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BRIEFS

May 31, 2002

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Bunker supplier suspensions won't affect fuel supply chain
THE growing number of corruption-linked bunker supplier suspensions poses no threat to Singapore's ship fuel supply chain, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore .
Suspended bunker supplier to appeal
Asian shipowners tackle host of issues
Indefinite strike shuts Bangladesh port

Air and Land Transport

Qantas in talks to buy minority stake in Air NZ
QANTAS Airways, which controls 85 per cent of Australia's aviation market, said it is in talks with Air New Zealand to buy a minority stake in the unprofitable carrier.
US air freight up 15% in April in biggest gain since 97
Qatar pulls out of troubled Gulf Air
Air India plans to lease up to 5 aircraft by October
Japan's low-cost airline Skymark to expand fleet
Log Book

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Bunker supplier suspensions won't affect fuel supply chain
THE growing number of corruption-linked bunker supplier suspensions poses no threat to Singapore's ship fuel supply chain, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore .
Suspended bunker supplier to appeal
Asian shipowners tackle host of issues
Indefinite strike shuts Bangladesh port

Air and Land Transport

Qantas in talks to buy minority stake in Air NZ
QANTAS Airways, which controls 85 per cent of Australia's aviation market, said it is in talks with Air New Zealand to buy a minority stake in the unprofitable carrier.
US air freight up 15% in April in biggest gain since 97
Qatar pulls out of troubled Gulf Air
Air India plans to lease up to 5 aircraft by October
Japan's low-cost airline Skymark to expand fleet
Log Book

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MOL expands in China, opens new branch Bimco meets, calls for maintaining free trade FOC states lack powers to guarantee seafarers' rights: Canon tabs Maersk to establish Nordic distribution hub CubiCal weighing devices sold to FedEx, Finland Post United they stand

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MAY 30, 2002
Qantas interested in Air New Zealand Qantas has been in secret talks over acquiring a minority stake in Air New Zealand for the past year despite the public acrimony between the two rivals. Both airlines confirmed talks had been taking place. TNT Post welcomes UK regulation TPG said it welcomes the decision for UK market opening, as published today by UK postal regulator Postcomm. MOL Logistics opens in Suzhou, China Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today announced that MOL Group company Shanghai Longfei International Logistics Co., Ltd. has opened a branch in Suzhou, China. Aer Lingus will temporarily close over strike Ireland's airline Aer Lingus raised the stakes in a dispute with its pilots on Tuesday, saying it would be unable to fly on Friday if a threatened 24-hour strike on Thursday goes ahead. Loss for Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd posted a loss of 5 million euros in the three months to March 31 from a profit of 51 million euro in the year-earlier period on revenues 9.5 per cent lower. Japan Air, Air Do in alliance talks Japan's embattled regional airline Air Do may begin talks this week with top carrier Japan Airlines Co (JAL) on expanding their alliance after talks hit a snag with All Nippon Airways Co (ANA).

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Sravan Shipping to operate private CFS in Vizag B. NYK Shipmanagement opens liaison office in city Anti-dumping duty on PTA to be reviewed Adani Exports among 2 in fray for Gangavaram port project Exim trade stresses urgent need to repair roads around Nhava Sheva CFSs Union threatens strike at JNP from June 7 April figures of Major Ports show 15.4 pc rise in cargo handling Kapil Rawat seeks industry's aid to develop Nagpur Software industry should enter high value product business: Study National policy on organic farming sought Industries in 8 dists restricted to single shift as state power situation worsens Assocham upset at move to lower depreciation rates Gujarat govt waives sales tax on naphtha for power till June-end Rana to open SRTEPC's new Surat office tomorrow

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MAY 30, 2002
Poor avails continue in Italy Mixed views on the demand in Gibraltar Demand slows down in Istanbul Strikes affecting avails situation in Piraeus Rotterdam softer in the afternoon, congestion reported Crude hits new 6-week low on solid US gasoline stocks Steady and quiet market in Houston Iraqi crude oil exports pick up APIs Demand picks up in Great Belt Some MDO shortage in Tallinn, IFO prices now closer to St. Petersburg level Barges remain tight in Singapore, prices may have hit short-term floor Levels of enquiries fall as St. Petersburg loses its competitive edge Bunker prices for Chinese ports African market report from GAC 29th May 2002 Hong Kong market largely steady, Taiwan IFO softer Suppliers divided on the demand situation in Japan Prices continue to fall in quiet Korean market Rotterdam market report from Marine Bunkering Los Angeles and San Francisco market review Some tight avails in Seattle and Portland UAE: Oil Waste Treatment Facility at Khor Fakkan What's the point?

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MAY 30, 2002
Logistics company belonging to the MOL Group opens a branch in Suzhou, China Vopak and Broström: Sale of Vopak's "A" shareholding in Broström completed China Road Transport Association joins IRU U.S. state of Delaware and Norfolk Southern reach unique agreement on rail bridge rehabilitation Hanjin upgrades Far East-Australia service Evergreen Marine names R Sassine as Haiti agent Hapag-Lloyd's shipping arm moves into the red EMTA (North Europe/Israel Service): revised level of Interim Fuel Participation EMTA (North Europe/Cyprus Service) to increase BAF as from June 15, 2002

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MAY 30, 2002
Loy takes important transportation security job U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta today announced the appointment of outgoing Coast Guard Commandant James M. Loy to the newly created post of Deputy Under Secretary for Transportation Security and Chief Operating Officer of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Voyager applies for Title XI to build cruise ships at BMI The Voyager Cruises, Inc. project to build and operate U.S.-flag cruise ships, has taken a significant step forward. The company has filed an application for Title XI guarantees for construction of up to three cruise ships at Baltimore Marine Industries Wärtsilä power for White Rose FPSO Wärtsilä has been awarded a contract from Samsung Heavy Industries Co Ltd, South Korea, for a complete ship propulsion and auxiliary power plant for a 133,000 dwt FPSO

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MAY 30, 2002
Port of Seattle earmarks $5 million for interim cruise facility at Pier 90 New America West flights connect Seattle with Las Vegas hub Stelmar takes delivery of pair of new oil tankers Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard building two container vessels for Matson Consolidated Freightways boosts general freight rate by 5.95 percent

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Italia navigazione cambia bandiera Il livello occupazionale (160 posti) sarà mantenuto - La società fece costruire il Rex e la Michelangelo Il sistema-Paese rivaluta il mare

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Greek owners key role in London hull review LONDON'S most influential marine hull insurers are to use Posidonia 2002 as the launch pad for an ambitious review of the terms on which a huge portion of the world fleet buys its cover. Lloyd's pulls plug on Piraeus partying LLOYD'S is stopping the party at Posidonia. CP Ships snaps up Italia for $40m THE world's 14th largest carrier, CP Ships, has returned to the acquisition trail with a planned $40m cash purchase of Italia di Navigazione. Denholm to take over Fairwind Denholm Shipping is acquiring Fairwind Shipping, the company founded by Trevor Fairhurst, one of the most colourful characters in the industry best known for the provision of ship recovery services to the banking industry, writes Tony Gray.

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MAY 30, 2002
Greece rejects US naval ops Have your say UK warship arrests tanker Brazil target for East European coal Argentine loading delays worsen SCI bidders face security probe Sinotrans starts own trans-Pac service Chittagong port strike ends ICTSI settles Suape row Canada warned on crew age Gwadar to handle gas SCI bidders want out of LNG Bergesen may expand African ops Terminal operators fined for delay China club targets Asian owners Bayonne to launch UK link Star Reefers improves 1Q earnings Savona to close in towage strike Mooring stays compulsory in Italy CP Ships buys Italia Ulsan port eases liquid curbs Port Directive branded "unnecessary" Taiwanese hope for ro-pax dividend Flender confirms IRISL doubts Russian oil surge skips local lines MarAd out $135M for Enron projects Matson buys Kv'rner Philly newbuilds

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MAY 30, 2002
CP Ships acquires Italia Line In its first deal as an independent company, the Canadian operator will acquire Italia di Navigazione for $40 million. Former CG chief will join TSA Adm. James Loy will serve as deputy under secretary and chief operating officer for the Transportation Security Administration. Canada to review Marine Act A blue ribbon panel will recommend possible changes to the Canada Marine Act with an eye toward making its ports more competitive with its U.S. neighbors. Port of New Orleans adds warehouses FedEx pilots join ALPA union New HK terminal behind schedule Suape, unions sign accord U.K.'s anti-theft tags attract big shippers Vopak divests Brostr'm stake Plan to rebuild Afghan air system Trans-Pacific lines deny OTI bias US air cargo posts first monthly gain since '01

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CP Ships va acquérir Italia di Navigazione CP Ships poursuit son expansion. Le groupe maritime canadien a annoncé hier qu’il avait conclu un accord avec la compagnie italienne d’Amico Societa di Navigazione pour la reprise de toutes les actions de l’armement containérisé Italia di Navigazione. CP Ships déboursera pour cela 40 millions d’USD. L’opération, qui est soumise à l’approbation des autorités compétentes, devrait être finalisée d’ici la fin du troisième trimestre. Elle permet à CP Ships de développer sa présence sur la liaison entre la Méditerranée, la côte ouest des Etats-Unis et l’Amérique centrale et du Sud. L’IRU appelle à un renforcement des règles d’accès à la profession Le XXVIIIe Congrès mondial de l’IRU s’est ouvert hier jeudi dans la capitale de la Roumanie, Bucarest. Consacré aux marchés émergents, il met en valeur l’importance cruciale que jouera un transport routier efficace pour l’économie de ces pays. Dans le contexte de la prochaine adhésion des PECO (pays d’Europe centrale et orientale) à l’UE, ce thème est bien sûr d’une grande actualité. Mais c’est encore plus à l’Est que se prépare une nouvelle évolution: le développement d’échanges routiers entre l’Europe et l’Asie, et au sein de ce continent. Il est symbolique dans ce contexte que la Chine, six mois seulement après son adhésion à l’OMC, est devenue membre de l’IRU. Berlin met l’accent sur les trafics ro-ro et les relations avec l’hinterland “Le volet portuaire de notre politique consiste avant tout à rendre le littoral allemand apte à faire face à l’accroissement continu des trafics rouliers. Dans cette optique, deux critères interviennent, à savoir la mise à disposition des installations de manutention nécessaires, ce qui relève des infrastructures propres aux ports, et l’adaptation et l’optimalisation des liaisons avec l’hinterland, qui constituent en fait les routes feeder des trafics rouliers.” Le ministre fédéral allemand du Transport, Kurt Bodewig, a profité de son passage à la conférence-exposition “RoRo 2002” à Lübeck pour évoquer certains aspects de la politique de son gouvernement en matière de transport et de ports. DSV enregistre un bénéfice trimestriel de 50,3 mio. de DKK Le groupe de transport et de logistique danois DSV a noté un bénéfice net de 50,3 mio. de DKK au premier trimestre de 2002, contre un bénéfice de 9,8 mio. de DKK au cours de la même période de l’année dernière. Cette progression est principalement à mettre sur le compte de la division de transport routier. Entre le fret aérien et maritime il n’y avait pas d’homogénéité et les résultats du département Logistics étaient carrément décevants. La division Environment & Own Production par contre, a répondu aux attentes.

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MAY 30, 2002
EC approves HDW stock sale Europe says US bank can buy chunk of German yard, despite a domestic court injunction against the sale. USMR sale gets mixed reviews The new owner may find strong foreign competition in the commercial ship repair sector. High Great Lakes shipping cost stifles demand The existing grain bulker fleet size may shrink in the next few years due to cheaper alternatives. Fiscal boost for Norden Tonnage tax move quadruples Danish owner's bottom line profit. Lawsuit against Seaway management proceeds NM Paterson blames St. Lawrence Seaway System for the shutdown of its shipping operation. CP Ships launches massive equity and notes offer Container line plans fundraising drive, with further expansion in the pipeline. El Paso to cut costs in restructuring move Shipping industry insiders are as surprised as the rest of the financial market by El Paso's move. Double profit for Star Reefers Rising freight rates and partnership with NYK leads to first dividend. Net profit negligible at Nepline Malaysian tanker owner sees earnings shrink in first quarter. CP Ships agrees Italia di Navigazione deal Container giant hoping to complete purchase of d'Amico line in third quarter. Equasis on the rise Ship safety database grows in popularity and promises more port state control information. Ferry dispute hits Eidsiva Conflict over Polish rebuild of Oresund cuts shipsale price. Brostrom and Vopak complete divorce Dutch logistics group gets $55m from sale of 50% stake in Swedish partner. HMM expecting good news on car unit sale Korean owner says deal with Wallenius is close, but Hyundai Motor thinks problems remain. Global slowdown knocks MISC Malaysia's largest shipowner sees profits down 20% and says current year may be little better. Daewoo to issue depositary receipts Main creditors of South Korean shipbuilder look to reduce their shareholding by a total of 30%.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

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