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August 13, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore's ship-based port costs among world's lowest
    SINGAPORE's ship-based port costs for container lines are among the lowest in the world, according to a survey conducted by Shipping Australia.
  • Firm can do study on Kra Canal project if it pays up
  • Somalis demand ransom for ship
Air and Land Transport
  • US Airways files for bankruptcy protection
    THE US Airways Group on Sunday filed for bankruptcy protection, the first such filing by a major US carrier since the Sept 11 attacks triggered a financial crisis in the airline industry.
  • Delta pilot refuses to fly Israeli minister
  • No-frills airlines, holiday season, boon to BAA
  • Analysts raise their forecast for Cathay's 2002 net profit
  • UPS, FedEx want US to reopen DHL probe
Features
  • Spain builds biggest floating dock
    A FLOATING dock almost the size of the Empire State Building, the biggest of its kind in the world, is ready to sail from the southern Spanish port of Algeciras bound for Monaco.
Columns

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore's ship-based port costs among world's lowest
    SINGAPORE's ship-based port costs for container lines are among the lowest in the world, according to a survey conducted by Shipping Australia.
  • Firm can do study on Kra Canal project if it pays up
  • Somalis demand ransom for ship
Air and Land Transport
  • US Airways files for bankruptcy protection
    THE US Airways Group on Sunday filed for bankruptcy protection, the first such filing by a major US carrier since the Sept 11 attacks triggered a financial crisis in the airline industry.
  • Delta pilot refuses to fly Israeli minister
  • No-frills airlines, holiday season, boon to BAA
  • Analysts raise their forecast for Cathay's 2002 net profit
  • UPS, FedEx want US to reopen DHL probe
Features
  • Spain builds biggest floating dock
    A FLOATING dock almost the size of the Empire State Building, the biggest of its kind in the world, is ready to sail from the southern Spanish port of Algeciras bound for Monaco.
Columns

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore's ship-based port costs among world's lowest
    SINGAPORE's ship-based port costs for container lines are among the lowest in the world, according to a survey conducted by Shipping Australia.
  • Firm can do study on Kra Canal project if it pays up
  • Somalis demand ransom for ship
Air and Land Transport
  • US Airways files for bankruptcy protection
    THE US Airways Group on Sunday filed for bankruptcy protection, the first such filing by a major US carrier since the Sept 11 attacks triggered a financial crisis in the airline industry.
  • Delta pilot refuses to fly Israeli minister
  • No-frills airlines, holiday season, boon to BAA
  • Analysts raise their forecast for Cathay's 2002 net profit
  • UPS, FedEx want US to reopen DHL probe
Features
  • Spain builds biggest floating dock
    A FLOATING dock almost the size of the Empire State Building, the biggest of its kind in the world, is ready to sail from the southern Spanish port of Algeciras bound for Monaco.
Columns

Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison launches Shantou to Yantian feeder link
  • Ecu-Line goes to Xingang, partners with Tianjin NVOCC
  • Columbus joins real-time, reefer cargo monitoring trials
  • Singapore logistics firm buys remaining stake in NVOCC
  • K&N subsidiary takes over rail business from Finnlines
  • China Southern adds three new Yunnan destinations
  • Northwest issues US$749mn bonds to buy 20 aircraft
  • America's Schneider National names new president and CEO

Cargowebweb site
AUGUST 12, 2002
  • 1.7 per cent fall in Rotterdam throughput
    The decline in throughput in the port of Rotterdam remained limited to 1.7 per cent in the first six months of 2002.
  • Asian airlines leading in recovery
    Asian airlines have got the jump on their US competitors, with profits resuming an upward trajectory and grounded planes returning to service to meet increasing demand.
  • Hyundai auto-carrier to Wilhelmsen
    Hyundai Merchant Marine signed a $1.5 billion deal last Saturday to sell its auto-carrier unit to a venture led by Norway's Wilhelmsen.
  • New ceo Schneider National
    The board of directors of Schneider National elected Christopher B. Lofgren, 43, as president and chief executive officer, and has appointed him to the board of directors.
  • Vopak result a bit disappointing
    The shares of Vopak were down 1.5 per cent to 11 euro this morning on the Euronext in Amsterdam,after the Rotterdam-based tank storage company released half year results.
  • US Airways beaten by Bin Laden and bad economy
    US Airways Group filed for bankruptcy-court protection, the first big airline to do so since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Undue delay in SCI sell-off piques bidders
  • Acme Shipping scans new global horizons in 2nd year of operations
  • Nagpur Shipping Line Agents Assn governing body
  • Indonesian order for BHEL
  • Dumping probe into imports of IPA terminated
  • Dumping duty on imports of BOPP film imposed
  • Hooghly Dock and Port Engineers recommissions vessel for Andamans
  • Imports of edible oils via Bedi port swell
  • Forex reserves up by $ 261 million to $ 59,867 million
  • Petronet to build new pipeline from Kandla to Bhatinda in Punjab
  • Forex reserves exceed $ 60 bn
  • Retain duties on acrylic yarn, says DGAD
  • Mitsubishi opts out of STC stake race
  • State govt assures all help to establish biotechnology companies
  • CEU to become new EPC
  • CII wants stand on farm policy at WTO reviewed
  • Special handloom rebate to clear huge stocks
  • CII takes up octroi issue with civic chief
  • Govt to make 10-digit code for transactions mandatory - Trade Identification Number soon
  • Garment fair nets Rs 150-crore business
  • CII, Ficci surveys point to definite economic recovery in 6 months
  • 8 pc rise in exports via airports
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures
  • Seminar on managing diverse workforce held in Vizag

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 12, 2002
  • New TWI figures from Viswalab now on-line
  • Crude continues rangebound on mixed signals
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • Durban: Sapref refinery re-opens early
  • Apparent availability respite in Singapore
  • Novorossiysk: Operations resume after devastating storms
  • Rotterdam opens week with little change
  • Brazil flat-line continues
  • Genoa still thirsty

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2002
  • Corps will look at findings of Columbia dredging panel
  • DOT says airlines must transport passengers holding worthless tickets
  • Activies planned for Whidbey Island result in expanded ferry schedule
  • NYK and Grand Alliance partners add two more port calls in China
  • Princess adds two ships offering more intimate cruises

The East Africanweb site
AUGUST 12, 2002
  • Sept 11: Will it End 'Secrecy' in Shipping?

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • US hunts terror threat into foreign waters
    THE Bush administration is actively pursuing agreements with dozens of countries to allow US Navy vessels to pursue and board suspect ships in those nations' sovereign waters.
  • Britain set to approve American customs at ports
    BRITAIN expects to conclude negotiations with the US about stationing American customs officers in UK ports by the end of the month.
  • What's-in-the-box policy is 'the big one' says Horrocks
    EFFORTS to tighten maritime security by requiring 24-hour advance notice of the contents of US-bound containers before loading at a foreign port will have a major impact on carriers, leading industry executives said yesterday, writes John McLaughlin .
  • AP Møller faces domestic fury over $400m US Navy contract
    AP Møller was at the centre of a political row in Denmark yesterday over the signing of a contract with the US Navy last week, writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 12, 2002
  • US seeks end of crew list visas
  • Study highlights Massawa's role
  • Seaboard Marine profits squeezed
  • Feinstein bill strengthens Customs
  • Tarragona signs Rosario lease
  • Cosco ship aground off Mozambique
  • Master stranded on cable ship
  • German veteran goes under
  • Icebreaker Irizar heads home
  • Greek ferry runs East Africa link
  • Ship terrorism could hit Singapore
  • Court rules on seafarers' status
  • Arab countries agree line accord
  • 'Said to contain' may have to go
  • Cornelius to open LA's Pier 400
  • US West Coast mediator sought
  • Ship blast kills two crew
  • Negros to focus on cargo carriage
  • MOL to use new steel for tankers
  • HMM completes car unit sale

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 12, 2002
  • West Coast port talks to resume
    Port employers on Monday called for mediation in their stalled contract talks with dockworkers.
  • Rotterdam boxes end drought
    Total cargo fell slightly at the world's biggest port in the first half of the year but that the loss was ameliorated by container traffic that reversed a two-year decline.
  • British air freight strengthens
    BAA, the world's largest airports operator, said cargo through its seven United Kingdom hubs broke a two-year slump, more evidence that global air trade is recovering from its post-Sept. 11 funk.
  • Trailer Bridge sees better outlook
  • Business as usual for US Airways cargo
  • Seaboard acquires Concorde Line
  • U.S., Mexico backing Canada in UPS suit
  • Carriers ask U.S. to probe DHL
  • DHL Airways' O'Gorman dead at 59
  • First-half profit for Torm
  • FedEx Express launches India export service
  • Vopak profits off
  • Turnaround for Celadon
  • Emery to offer online seminars

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • US Airways demande le concordat
    US Airways a demandé la protection du ‘Chapter 11’. Elle est la première compagnie aérienne à avoir introduit une demande en ce sens après les événements dramatiques du 11 septembre 2001. Entre-temps, la compagnie poursuit la mise en œuvre du plan de restructuration lancé en mai dernier. La fine fleur des instances financières serait toutefois disposée à prêter main forte à US Airways.
  • Vopak clôture le premier semestre sur un bénéfice en recul
    Vopak, qui se focalise sur la logistique de vracs liquides et l’entreposage citernier, a enregistré au premier semestre un bénéfice net de 45,5 millions d’EUR. Il s’agit là - à périmètre constant et tenant compte de la scission de la distribution chimique dans Univar - d’une baisse de près de 31% par rapport au premier semestre 2001. Le résultat d’exploitation a chuté de 11,2% à 103,3 mio. d’EUR, pour un chiffre d’affaires en recul de 1,9% à 403,1 mio. d’EUR. L’Europe et l’Amérique du Nord ont déçu, l’Asie et l’Amérique latine ont noté une forte croissance, mais n’ont pas pesé assez lourd pour inverser la tendance générale. Dans aucune région, Vopak n’a toutefois enregistré de perte d’exploitation.
  • Zeebrugge en très légère progression (+0,3%) au premier semestre
    Le port de Zeebrugge a renoué avec la croissance au cours du premier semestre. La progression du trafic est restée certes très modérée, mais la prestation n’en est pas moins jugée bonne comparée aux résultats de certains autres ports de la rangée du Nord. Le trafic maritime global a atteint à la fin juin un volume total de 16,48 millions de tonnes, en hausse de 0,3% par rapport au premier semestre de l’année précédente. Les éléments moteurs de cette performance sont les containers (+12,3%) et les vracs liquides (+10,1%).
  • Rotterdam renoue avec la croissance dans le trafic containérisé
    Les autorités portuaires de Rotterdam viennent de rapporter un trafic total de plus de 159 mio. de tonnes à l’issue des six premiers mois de l’année, une perte de 1,7% par rapport aux 162 mio. de tonnes enregistrées durant la même période en 2001. Selon le directeur-général Scholten, Rotterdam se réjouit surtout du revirement dans le secteur des containers, où le port mosan avait été le seul grand port européen à perdre du terrain ces deux dernières années. Pour l’ensemble de l’année, Rotterdam table sur un volume similaire à celui de 2001.

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 12, 2002
  • Torm expects profit chill
    Forecast cut as exchange rates hit expansionist Danish shipowner.
  • More insider selling of Genmar stock
    Spencer Finance Corp has registered to sell 100,000 restricted shares.
  • Carnival wins tax battle
    Decade-long fight over port tax ends in victory for cruise industry.
  • Vopak posts weak profits
    Investment earnings from pension fund are yielding disappointing results.
  • TT Club shuffles management
    Colin Lewin promoted to run liner shipping insurance mutual.
  • Carnival stock options begin trading
    The company's long-term equity anticipation securities have maturity period of up to three years.
  • "I killed Costis Peraticos"
    Terror suspect Savas Xiros confesses to murder of Greek shipowner.
  • AWB ships caught in Iraq-US threats
    Warmongering talk could delay up to twelve bulkers carrying grain out of Australia.
  • Trailer Bridge again cuts losses
    Cost-cutting initiatives help slash second quarter net loss by $4m from a year ago.
  • Maersk under fire over US deal
    Danish left criticise contract that could put AP Moller in conflict with foreign policy.
  • Mystery surrounds Somali ship hijack
    Reports of about an alleged piracy attack are becoming increasingly confused.
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen bumps up share in CAT
    Car carrier giants boost logistics interests after wrapping up HMM car carrier unit buy.
  • Torm stalks Norden
    Failed bidder signals intentions as it pushes stake in rival a little higher.
  • MMM moves to the main board
    Malaysian Merchant Marine has ambitious fleet expansion plans.
  • Conferences in rate restoration move
    Three of the container conferences have increased rates, but two have cut insurance surcharges.
  • China Shipping income falls
    Shanghai-listed arm of Chinese shipping giant experiences tough first half.
  • Maersk inks $400m US Navy deal
    Danish behemoth increases ties with US military in eight-ship management contract.
  • HMM signs $1.5bn car carrier deal
    Buyers become world's largest segment operator with formal acquisition of 76-strong fleet.
  • Things are looking up at the PSA
    First Hanjin agrees to stay, container throughput is up and now a top exec wins a Beemer.

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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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