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January 21, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SembCorp, Keppel Fels clinch US$236m rig deal
    SINGAPORE's two marine majors, SembCorp Marine and Keppel Fels , have each bagged a jack-up rig deal from Norway's Skeie Group worth a total of US$236 million, plus options.
  • Two dead, 16 missing after ship capsized off Norway
    A Norwegian-operated cargo ship capsized off the south-west coast of Norway on Monday, plunging some of its crew into the icy waters of the North Sea.
  • Sunken French trawler probably collided
    A French trawler which sank off England's southwest coast last week probably collided with another ship, French prosecutors said.
  • Bunker boost for Rotterdam
    THE supply of bunkers and lubricants at Rotterdam rose 7.4 per cent last year, compared with 2002, to 11.4 million tons.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airlines increase flights, shrugging off Sars fears
    CHINA Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways and rival Asian carriers are adding more than 5,600 flights this month to meet demand over the Chinese New Year holiday, shrugging off concerns a resurgence of the Sars virus may put people off travel.
  • Dragonair to launch Tokyo service in April
  • China Airlines to buy 2 more A330s
  • Sydney Airport's earnings in H1 up 15.7%: Macquarie
  • Swiss can ask about planes banned from country
  • JAS grounds quarter of flights
Strait Talk
  • Avoiding gross mistakes with ship tonnages
    IF I could have US$100 for every news report about the new Queen Mary 2 'weighing 150,000 gross tonnes', or having a 'gross tonnage of 150,000 tonnes', that I have had to read in the past week or two I could probably afford a very pleasant holiday on that marvellous vessel.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SembCorp, Keppel Fels clinch US$236m rig deal
    SINGAPORE's two marine majors, SembCorp Marine and Keppel Fels , have each bagged a jack-up rig deal from Norway's Skeie Group worth a total of US$236 million, plus options.
  • Two dead, 16 missing after ship capsized off Norway
    A Norwegian-operated cargo ship capsized off the south-west coast of Norway on Monday, plunging some of its crew into the icy waters of the North Sea.
  • Sunken French trawler probably collided
    A French trawler which sank off England's southwest coast last week probably collided with another ship, French prosecutors said.
  • Bunker boost for Rotterdam
    THE supply of bunkers and lubricants at Rotterdam rose 7.4 per cent last year, compared with 2002, to 11.4 million tons.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airlines increase flights, shrugging off Sars fears
    CHINA Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways and rival Asian carriers are adding more than 5,600 flights this month to meet demand over the Chinese New Year holiday, shrugging off concerns a resurgence of the Sars virus may put people off travel.
  • Dragonair to launch Tokyo service in April
  • China Airlines to buy 2 more A330s
  • Sydney Airport's earnings in H1 up 15.7%: Macquarie
  • Swiss can ask about planes banned from country
  • JAS grounds quarter of flights
Strait Talk
  • Avoiding gross mistakes with ship tonnages
    IF I could have US$100 for every news report about the new Queen Mary 2 'weighing 150,000 gross tonnes', or having a 'gross tonnage of 150,000 tonnes', that I have had to read in the past week or two I could probably afford a very pleasant holiday on that marvellous vessel.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SembCorp, Keppel Fels clinch US$236m rig deal
    SINGAPORE's two marine majors, SembCorp Marine and Keppel Fels , have each bagged a jack-up rig deal from Norway's Skeie Group worth a total of US$236 million, plus options.
  • Two dead, 16 missing after ship capsized off Norway
    A Norwegian-operated cargo ship capsized off the south-west coast of Norway on Monday, plunging some of its crew into the icy waters of the North Sea.
  • Sunken French trawler probably collided
    A French trawler which sank off England's southwest coast last week probably collided with another ship, French prosecutors said.
  • Bunker boost for Rotterdam
    THE supply of bunkers and lubricants at Rotterdam rose 7.4 per cent last year, compared with 2002, to 11.4 million tons.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airlines increase flights, shrugging off Sars fears
    CHINA Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways and rival Asian carriers are adding more than 5,600 flights this month to meet demand over the Chinese New Year holiday, shrugging off concerns a resurgence of the Sars virus may put people off travel.
  • Dragonair to launch Tokyo service in April
  • China Airlines to buy 2 more A330s
  • Sydney Airport's earnings in H1 up 15.7%: Macquarie
  • Swiss can ask about planes banned from country
  • JAS grounds quarter of flights
Strait Talk
  • Avoiding gross mistakes with ship tonnages
    IF I could have US$100 for every news report about the new Queen Mary 2 'weighing 150,000 gross tonnes', or having a 'gross tonnage of 150,000 tonnes', that I have had to read in the past week or two I could probably afford a very pleasant holiday on that marvellous vessel.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK takes action ahead of ISPS code implementation
  • ADB loans US$500M for China rail link
  • NYK rebrands logistics arms
  • Wilmington deepening project completed
  • U-Freight expands to Sri Lanka
  • New route boosts Philippine-Indonesia trade
  • Shippers eye growth in UK-Mauritius service
  • Bimco launches online repair contract
  • HK air cargo on the rise
  • Qantas to start Shanghai freight service
  • President Air resumes Hong Kong flights
  • Coyne Airways launches regular Baghdad flights

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping Ministry sets new norms for Major Ports' dredging contracts
  • Govt may extend $ 1.5-bn line of credit to Africa
  • Sudan gets $ 50-m line of credit from Exim Bank
  • Bangladesh may buy Indian sugar
  • SEAI, MPEDA officials in US to plead against imposition of dumping duty
  • Iraq may place orders for 15-20 million kg tea
  • ICD-Sanathnagar sets new record by handling 2,354 TEUs in Dec. 2003
  • Final 5 bidders continue to remain in fray - JNP: bidding for 3rd container terminal - Time given to comply with bid requirements
  • Advanced logistics can save India Rs 23,000 cr., says study
  • Govt. launches Rs 40,000-cr. project to link major cities by 4-lane highways
  • Centre releases 5 pc FCFS quota for garments
  • Forex reserves rise to $ 103.824 bn
  • German firm may sign JV pact to build intermediate bulk containers in Daman
  • EDI regime in a month, says DGFT
  • DEPB benefit: 12.5 pc cap on agency commission to continue
  • Centre may allow commercial banks to extend credit lines
  • Singapore to open trade office in Mumbai to help investors
  • IMC team to visit Australia and New Zealand next month

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 20, 2004
  • Maersk Logistics wins SCM contract with Poundstretcher
  • EWS supports government plan for rail growth
  • Cargolux Airlines International introduces fourth flight to Budapest
  • Seagull joint service launched
  • Famous Pacific strengthens Hong Kong Secretariat

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 20, 2004
  • Jebsen bulker capsized with heavy loss of life
  • French oil gigant charters MAX tankers from Stena
  • EU yard subsidies to be extended

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 20, 2004
  • Desperate search for bulker survivors
  • No injuries in ro-pax grounding
  • Bimco's Repaircon goes online
  • IMDG Code now in force
  • Derivatives brokers get new chairman
  • Quieter week on piracy front

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 20, 2004
  • Executive appointments at Newport News
    Stewart, Edenzon and Mazach move up
  • VT Halter Marine in RO/RO study with MARAD
    Looking at feasibility of dual-use (commercial/military) fast/ferry
  • USMR expands in Hawaii
    Pays $16 million for Honolulu Shipyard Inc.'s navy repair business
  • Alstom moves to grab Festival ships
    Two cruise ships already detained, one still at sea
  • Jackup order for Keppel FELS
    Agreement signed with Norway's Skeie Group

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Rocknes death toll set to rise as rescue operation is called off
    THE death toll from the capsize of the specialist bulk carrier Rocknes looked certain to rise to 18 last night after emergency teams abandoned their search for the missing crew in the freezing fjord near Bergen.
  • Ministry call for Zim sale probe
    ISRAEL'S Finance Ministry has asked the country's public spending watchdog to investigate the disposal of the government's interest in Zim Israel Navigation, according to one of the country's leading business publications.
  • Blast at Skikda LNG plant kills 23
    AN EXPLOSION at Algeria's Skikda liquefied natural gas plant has killed 23 people and left a further 74 injured.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 20, 2004
  • Algerian gas explosion kills 23
    AS many as 23 people are thought to have been killed and 74 injured in an explosion at the Algerian Sonatrach LNG facility in Skikda
  • Skikda blast to hit med trade
    THE explosion that destroyed much of the Skikda LNG plant in Algeria yesterday evening will hit exports to Italy, France, Greece and possibly Spain
  • Malta relaxed about cruise loss
    MALTA'S high commissioner to the UK and former tourism minister George Bonello Du Puis told Fairplay today that he is not so worried by the loss of cruise passengers
  • Divers reveal Pride damage
    DIVERS inspecting damage to the Pride of America's hull have revealed the likely cause of the partial sinking of Norwegian Cruise Line's ship at the Lloyd Werft shipyard
  • Pirate attacks on tanker, bulker
    PIRATES have attempted in the last week to board a bulk carrier and an LPG tanker, according to the International Maritime Bureau's latest piracy report
  • ISPS: check your charter parties
    SHIPOWNERS and charterers are advised to take the costs and responsibilities imposed by the ISPS Code into account in existing and future charter parties
  • Clarksons launches Solent-Seine run
  • Arica boosted by Bolivian trade
  • Smit to begin re-floating Rocknes
  • Rocknes fatalities rise to three
  • Festival confident of quick release
  • Weather warms St Petersburg
  • Boxship 'may have rammed trawler'
  • Japan warns of vessel price rises
  • Pentagon begins Iraq sealift
  • China's GDP up 9% last year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 20, 2004
  • Kelang meets revised forecast
    The Malaysian port processed 4.8 million TEUs in 2003, up from 4.5 million the year before.
  • Maersk Sealand upgrades MECL
    Upgrade offers faster, direct service from Mid-East and Indian Subcontinent to U.S. East Coast ports.
  • UPS to buy out Japan venture
    United Parcel Service plans expansion with acquisition of Japan's largest parcel delivery firm.
  • Shipping, gov'ts. should increase security: IMO
  • MOL upgrades Asia- South Africa/West Africa service
  • Dividends for Sea Containers
  • MTC completes system recovery test
  • APL Logistics adds Kenya to network
  • SeaSecure to handle China port-security training
  • Mexico railroad gets VAT tax certificate
  • Search ends for capsize survivors
  • Precision Software releases TRA/X upgrade
  • Shippers urge FMC decision on NVOs

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 20, 2004
  • Bidders for JNPT T3 have one month to amend submissions
    Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust has given all five consortia competing for Nhava Sheva's third container terminal one month to resolve technical deficiencies in their bids.
  • Plan B works for Cala Panama
    Salvors have succeeded in freeing the Cala Panama, the containership grounded in Barranquilla, Colombia on December 21.
  • European shippers face Canada box levy
  • Asia-Africa services reorganised: including Shanghai, dropping transit times
  • Queen's visit gives impetus to Rio dredge
  • Railion strengthens position on Brenner with stake in RTC
  • IMO's dangerous goods code becomes mandatory
  • Jointly operated shuttle links Ruhr with Turin
  • Kolkata seeks US$26million private investment for box terminal
  • Port Klang volumes maintain steady increase
  • Chemical salvage work continues in North Sea

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 20, 2004
  • Eighteen dead as search abandoned
    Atle Jebsen acknowledges hope of finding more survivors from tragic Rocknes is over.
  • DFDS offloads vessel quartet
    Danish owner continues fleet clearout with Lys-Line ships.
  • Rocknes salvage gets underway
    Smit warns refloating grounded $60m bulker may take up to two days.
  • Baltic's handy index lifespan extended
    But new supramax index to be introduced soon, and tanker routes to be reviewed.
  • China and Taiwan plan shiprepair yard
    Fujian province teams up with investors across the Taiwan Strait for tanker and rig facility.
  • Time runs out for Rocknes crew
    Probe into capsize of bulk carrier with loss of up to 18 lives gets under way.
  • Russian shipyard owner merges with power group
    United Heavy Machinery widens manufacturing interests with domestic tie-up.
  • Algerian LNG plant blast will hit shipping
    Bad news for Med-max-sized vessels and buyers left without cargoes.
  • HMM pays up for World-Wide VLCCs
    Strong tanker rates look set to hold as demand remains hot across market.
  • Varna buyer yet to pay
    Tsakos could be back in frame for Bulgarian yard if Bulyard consortium delays.
  • Tallink plots new route
    Estonian owner's Fantaasia will aim for slice of St Petersburg traffic from April.
  • Three seafarers cut free from bulker
    But sixteen others now feared dead following capsize.
  • Total takes P-Max tankers
    Stena subsidiary Concordia Maritime signs up for five-year deal with oil giant.
  • MOL and P&O Nedlloyd upgrade Africa links
    Partners overhaul two routes to speed up transit times and improve access to China.
  • Start-up ferry service for Greece's Sporades
    Newcomer Vospo to run four ships from Volos to Aegean islands.
  • Yang Ming inks eight more at CSBC
    Taiwanese owner orders feeder ships on the back of "vigorous growth" in intra-Asian trades.
  • Starlight cancels 2004 cruises
    South African charter of Olympia Countess bows to the inevitable and terminates season early.
  • Idan says Zim is a done deal
    Israel Corp holds 98% of container line's shares after agreeing buy out of government stake.
  • Aussies arrest drunken skipper
    Master of 41,502-dwt tanker High Rider (built 1991) found to be a little high himself.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 20, 2004
  • APL's container rates slide again
  • Canada/Europe conferences charge new reporting fee
  • Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Hapag-Lloyd launch Taiwan-Middle East link
  • MOL, P&O Nedlloyd add Shanghai to Asia/Africa service
  • Norwegian shipowner Arne Naess Jr. dies in fall
  • Express industry praises Zoellick for pressing WTO negotiations
  • U-Freight establishes Sri Lankan subsidiary
  • U.S. Customs Bureau reports growing trade in 2003
  • WTO body sides with U.S. in Canadian lumber dispute
  • U.S. produce group wants Congress to retain origin labeling delay
  • Workers' unions, port management meet over Cochin public-private plans

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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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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