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August 23, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's Belgian unit risks losing biggest customer
    PSA Corporation's newly acquired Belgium terminal operator Hesse Noord Natie risks losing its biggest customer, Mediterranean Shipping Company , because of legal wrangles which continue to plague the expansion of the Port of Antwerp.
  • Panama Canal tolls to increase
  • Keppel's fast-track job
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA, Asian carriers defy downturn with better profits
    AS US Airways filed for bankruptcy protection and other industry giants announced cutbacks to cope with mounting losses this month, Singapore Airlines inaugurated a new service between Singapore and Las Vegas.
  • Australian Airlines expects to profit from low-yield routes
  • Concern raised over Star's stability
  • Anthrax scare at Miami airport

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's Belgian unit risks losing biggest customer
    PSA Corporation's newly acquired Belgium terminal operator Hesse Noord Natie risks losing its biggest customer, Mediterranean Shipping Company , because of legal wrangles which continue to plague the expansion of the Port of Antwerp.
  • Panama Canal tolls to increase
  • Keppel's fast-track job
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA, Asian carriers defy downturn with better profits
    AS US Airways filed for bankruptcy protection and other industry giants announced cutbacks to cope with mounting losses this month, Singapore Airlines inaugurated a new service between Singapore and Las Vegas.
  • Australian Airlines expects to profit from low-yield routes
  • Concern raised over Star's stability
  • Anthrax scare at Miami airport

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin relocates to Long Beach new mega box terminal
  • Norasia deploys the Engaldina, CCT honours her
  • New box train system links up Hamburg, Bremerhaven
  • Jardine Logistics secures NVOCC licence in China
  • K Line introduces computerised box stowage system
  • Continental grounds aircraft, makes 100 changes
  • Air Macau flies to Singapore
  • UPS names new president for retail services unit

Cargowebweb site
AUGUST 22, 2002
  • NOL: Flemming Jacobs not quitting
    Neptune Orient Lines, which is expected to announce huge losses, dismissed market rumors that its chief executive, Flemming Jacobs, would be leaving the national shipping line.
  • LanChile introduces daily JFK-Lima service
    LanChile is once again expanding its service from New York to South America.
  • Full freighter service Martinair to Chicago
    Martinair, the Dutch charter airline, is to introduce a twice-weekly full freighter service between Amsterdam and Chicago.
  • Continental to Ground 11 Planes
    Continental Airlines is cutting capacity in order to combat an industry downturn.
  • TMM with North America-Africa service
    TMM Lines launched a multi-purpose service between the East Coast of North America and Africa, operating once every two weeks.
  • US West Coast growth in July
    US West Coast ports in July 2002 reported strong growth in import of containers: Long Beach had a 20 percent increase, Tacoma 31 percent, Los Angeles 9.15 percent compared to July 2001.
  • PSA, Evergreen discus volumes
    Singapore's container terminal PSA is in talks with Evergreen Marine on how much throughput will be handled in Singapore just as the Taiwan shipping line moves the bulk of its operations to the Malaysian Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP).

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Transpacific trade lines poised for intensive campaign to raise freight rates - Asia-US box volumes up by 17.5 pc in first six months
  • Maersk, Evergreen eye Xiamen terminals
  • OOCL expands Japan, Greater China services
  • First direct Cambodia-Indonesia route started
  • APL Logistics starts operations in Honduras
  • PSA Corp announces $ 1-m plan for upgrading haulage-related services
  • Montreal Port sees increase in box volumes this year
  • Johor poised to complete another speciality terminal by January next year
  • Port of Le Havre betters container traffic record third time in a year
  • Transhipments up by 3 pc at Amsterdam ports
  • Daewoo first foreign firm to build harbour in China
  • Maersk Sealand opens largest-ever box terminal-Pier 400 in LA
  • Thailand invites bids for new container terminal
  • Port Klang is cheaper than Singapore
  • Singapore sets aside land for 20 more berths at Pasir Panjang
  • Kuantan Port set to open first dedicated box berth
  • Box volume up at Port of Houston
  • P&O Princess Cruises'profit increases by 5.6 pc in Q2
  • MSC joins US Customs security initiative for carriers
  • Safmarine deploys Zambezi-America Express
  • TT Club strengthens management team
  • Simulators for Panama Canal
  • Saudi ports cut rates for boxes
  • RCL sees profits shooting up this year
  • Definitive anti-dumping duties on POY imports from S. Korea, Turkey mooted
  • Machine tool trade eyes Italy, Germany
  • 4,000 t. sugar sold to Lanka
  • JNPT invites global requests for qualification - Marine chemical terminal project
  • Ahmedabad cargo complex to be ready by March next
  • Continental Carriers, Hellmann Worldwide join hands to offer best logistic solutions
  • Export obligation on car producers off
  • Experts to look into requests on services
  • Led by cement, 6 core sectors register 9.3 pc growth in July
  • India ranked 6th on retail development index, global giants eye market
  • Andhra Pradesh to set up 4 industrial clusters
  • External debt put put at $ 98.4 bn in 2001-end
  • Knitwear complex for Palakkad
  • CII, MSEB, state govt join hands on power reforms
  • Govt bans domestic sale of 'export' rice
  • Ascon survey sees manufacturing sector springing back on growth path
  • Ahimsa silk sarees for the soft-hearted
  • WTO talks should narrow trade imbalance: Rudy
  • Gist of public notices/circulars/notifications - Compiled By M. Sreedharan
  • V. Thiagarajan is new Forex Assn. Secy.
  • PM to open world textile meet

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 22, 2002
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • Firm ARA has a hectic day
  • Singapore at 2-year high on grim supply outlook
  • Canary Islands hold firm
  • Demand picks up in Istanbul
  • Italian market beats down on a bearish tack
  • African market report from GAC
  • Demand picks up in Gibraltar
  • Firm Rotterdam market
  • Piraeus summer squeeze seems to ease
  • Ecuador price changes today
  • Bunker market update from Argentina
  • Houston operations back to normal after HOFTI fire

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 22, 2002
  • TNT Post Group's profits fall
  • TMM Lines launches North America-Africa Service
  • TMM Lines appoints agent in Africa
  • Dragonair posts substantial gains in July
  • Columbia Coastal Transport Expands Project Lift Capabilities to U.S. Gulf
  • Bargelink adds new module
  • Saudi Arabia's government gives the go-ahead for Jeddah-Dammam railway
  • DFDS Transport GmbH opens branch in Duisburg
  • Sertrans expands logistics facilities
  • Schenker's fast turnarounds bring Commonwealth Games to successful conclusion

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2002
  • Department of Transportation Oks Seattle's Central Link rail project
  • Port of Port Angeles starts Ediz Hook dock repairs
  • "K" Line computer program plots best way to fill containers
  • Corps of Engineers dredge ruptures hydraulic line in Columbia
  • Mitsui opening U.S. office to explore natural gas business

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Owners rebel over cost of guards
    SHIPOWNERS are uniting against being forced to bear the cost of port security. The expense of posting security guards at ships' gangways to keep crews from shore must be borne by ports, two influential industry organisations have demanded.
  • ECSA urges EU unity rather than bilateral deals
    European Union member states should strike a common position on maritime security issues rather than rushing off to sign 'clever' bilateral accords with the US, according to the president of the EU shipowners' association.
  • Researchers put nuclear detection methods under the microscope
    SCIENTISTS are investigating ways of detecting nuclear materials hidden inside containers, writes Janet Porter.
  • Canal toll hikes to be staggered
    PANAMA's cabinet has responded to widespread international concern over sweeping changes to the Panama Canal toll regime by staggering proposed one-time price hikes over the course of the next year, writes John McLaughlin.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 22, 2002
  • Kværner 'concerned' about orderbook
  • US posts final steel tariff list
  • Germany, Philippines close to deal
  • Dilemma for cruise ferry operators
  • Ports drive Hutchison Whampoa
  • Conferences hike eastbound rates
  • Have your say!
  • Agents warn of people smugglers
  • Western growth boosts China's south
  • Geraldton directors face grilling
  • Austal needs to secure order
  • Banks lean on Norwegian investor
  • Tahiti raises funds for new port
  • Chile denies privatisation freeze
  • Dockers threaten Ashdod strike
  • Superfast calls on Scots truckers
  • Petronet selects port builder
  • Cruise ferry tender approved
  • Petrobras seeks right to reply
  • Jacobs not quitting NOL
  • HHI's Chung to bid for presidency
  • Panama announces two-phase hike

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 22, 2002
  • Panama hikes Canal fees
    The rate increases, imposed despite opposition from shipping companies, will be staggered, with an initial 8 percent increase taking effect on Oct. 1 and another 4.5 percent increase in July 2003.
  • Customs set to open C-TPAT to intermediaries
    Starting Monday, the agency will take applications from brokers, forwarders and non-vessel-operating common carriers for the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.
  • Weekly rail freight hits high for year
  • Cost-cutting boosts operating profit at Lufthansa Cargo
  • War-risk surcharge dropped in India
  • India, Pakistan ports get new feeder services

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • AirRep lance des vols fret réguliers entre Liège et la CEI
    L’opérateur de fret aérien britannique AirRep lancera la deuxième semaine de septembre trois vols hebdomadaires entre Liège et Moscou-Sheremetyevo. L’entreprise alignera dans ce cadre son deuxième, et nouvel apparel fret Tu-204C. L’accent de ce service sera placé sur le fret en direction de l’Est, déclare le managing director d’AirRep, Andy Lewis.
  • Smit International se recentre sur ses activités de base
    “Nous allons nous recentrer sur les domaines où nous occupons les positions les plus fortes et où nous disposons du savoir-faire nécessaire.” Le CEO du groupe néerlandais de remorquage et de renflouage Smit International, Ben Vree, a confirmé la nouvelle orientation stratégique du groupe à l’occasion de la présentation des résultats semestriels. Le groupe avait déjà annoncé son intention de se reconcentrer sur ses activités de base.
  • L’organe allemand de supervision financière veut enquêter sur Thiel Logistik
    Bafin, l’organe allemand pour la supervision des transactions financières, envisage de mener une enquête sur l’annonce de la révision à la baisse des bénéfices publié par Thiel Logistik il y a un mois. L’instance gouvernementale veut vérifier s’il est question de manipulations du marché et du commerce au sein de l’entreprise.

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 22, 2002
  • Ukrainian shipyards eye new tanker orders
    Caspian Shipping Company is seeking to boost tanker fleet size by two.
  • First Steamship to enter ship management
    The bulk carrier company plans to introduce cheaper Chinese crew to Taiwanese shipowners.
  • Lund talks up Kvaerner
    Boss Helge Lund says "boring" image better than "sexy" but non-profitable project approach.
  • Death onboard UK-flagged cable ship
    UK Coastguard found one dead crewmember on Wave Sentinel on Thursday.
  • Odfjell chalks up refund payments
    Norwegian owner gets cash back on Szczecin tanker newbuildings.
  • TMM to begin new debt facility
    The new debt programme of up to $500m will refinance existing obligations.
  • DFDS sails into the red
    Danish owner bullish maintaining year-end profit forecast.
  • Panama Canal to raise tolls
    The canal toll increases will be staggered, with first phase to begin on 1 October.
  • Brokers shying away from bonus-based pay
    Recruitment consultants say brokers can expect much lower bonuses in 2002.
  • Solvang profit slides
    Norwegian owner takes hit as gas markets stay flat or weaken across all sectors.
  • Tsuneishi unveils 80,000-dwt panamax
    Japanese shipbuilder becomes second yard to offer larger panamax design to shipowners.
  • World-Wide hooks up VLCC to Petrobras
    A 1990s-built tanker pulls in time-charter rate in the low $20,000 per day range.
  • Shareholders back MOL share buyback
    Japanese owner has received investor approval to snap up shares for its director's stock options.
  • NOL scotch Jacobs departure rumours
    Singapore market makers speculate on Flemming's future in advance of next month's interims.
  • China crude imports jump 19% in July
    Tanker traffic increasingly one way as imports of oil rise and exports of domestic crude slow.
  • Japan's order intake eases in July
    After a strong start to the fiscal year Japan's major yards saw a cooling off in newbuilding demand.

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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:
- 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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