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Press Review Index
March 1999
31/03/1999BRIEFS
31/03/1999Tanker firm Teekay to buy Bona for US$450m
(Shipping Times)
31/03/1999Rate rise threatens exporters
(Shipping Times)
31/03/1999Volvo looks to FastShip
(Sched Net)
31/03/1999FMC Delays Implementation of North Atlantic Pact
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
31/03/1999Yokohama Set to Take Incentive Measures
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
31/03/1999GE Shipping to demerge property unit into new co -- Board approves new management structure
(The Hindu Business Line)
31/03/1999Interés italiano por la traza del tren a Ezeiza
(La Nación On Line)
30/03/1999BRIEFS
30/03/1999Big, bigger, biggest
(Financial Times)
30/03/1999BP Amoco fits with Arco
(Financial Times)
30/03/1999BP confirms Atlantic Richfield talks
(Financial Times)
30/03/1999Osprey forecasts mixed business outlook
(Shipping Times)
30/03/1999Malaysia's Bintulu container terminal to start operations by mid-year
(Shipping Times)
30/03/1999Shipping giants hold future
(Shipping Times)
29/03/1999Thyssen wants to sell logistics
(Cargoweb)
29/03/1999BRIEFS
29/03/1999TPL introduces service package
(Sched Net)
29/03/1999Role of shipping watchdog under scrutiny; government can overrule director general's directions since it is not a statutory body
(Business Standard)
27/03/1999BRIEFS
27/03/1999Siete grupos competirán finalmente por integrarse en el «núcleo duro» de Iberia
(ABCe)
27/03/1999FESCO Unveils Fleet Renewal Program
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
27/03/1999Port Qasim Authority makes net operating surplus of Rs 209.9 million
(Business Recorder)
26/03/1999BRIEFS
26/03/1999Fewer HK-owned ships, but tonnage has risen
(Shipping Times)
26/03/1999Box Traffic from Asia to US Rises 10.7% in January
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
26/03/1999Johor port traffic volume reaches 21 million tonnes
(The Star Online)
26/03/1999KPT surpasses last year's traffic
(Exim India)
26/03/1999African Port Guards Stealing from Vessels
(The East African)
25/03/1999CMB sells Transinsular
(Cargoweb)
25/03/1999BRIEFS
25/03/1999New Indian agreement signed
(Sched Net)
25/03/1999El puerto de Valencia supera los 20 millones de toneladas, en 1998
(urgente online press)
24/03/1999The strange logic behind the OPEC agreement
(The Bunker Bulletin)
24/03/1999OPEC cuts announced, implementation remains
(The Bunker Bulletin)
24/03/1999BRIEFS
24/03/1999PSA's Aden container terminal gets its first vessel calls
(Shipping Times)
24/03/1999Korean shipbuilders to face slipping sales
(The Korea Herald)
24/03/1999TAMP to review decision on cargo charges
(Exim India)
24/03/19998 global majors in fray to build Rajiv Gandhi box terminal
(Exim India)
23/03/1999Opec slashes oil production
(BBC News)
23/03/1999BRIEFS
23/03/1999Banana war spreads to beef
(BBC News)
23/03/1999Signals point to buyers for Saf's unsold divisions
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
23/03/1999Latest reefer technology opens new markets to exporters
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
23/03/1999Exports to developing countries exceed 50% of total shipments
(The Korea Herald)
23/03/1999No clear regulator for corporate ports; leads to an anomaly in export-import businesses
(Business Standard)
22/03/1999Prologis builds distribution center in Rotterdam
(Cargoweb)
22/03/1999Japanese yards trim operations
(Marine Log)
22/03/1999BRIEFS
22/03/1999Two cartels on Asia-US trades to stop operations
(Shipping Times)
22/03/1999Dos millones de toneladas pasan por Cartagena en dos meses
(urgente online press)
22/03/1999Kuantan Port a gateway to Pacific Rim
(The Star Online)
21/03/1999OPEC seeks full compliance with lower production quotas
(The Nando Times)
20/03/1999BRIEFS
20/03/1999Port Qasim Authority assures shipping lines of 11-metre draft in all seasons
(Business Recorder)
19/03/1999Antwerp: 'Be careful with statistics hinterland transport'
(Cargoweb)
19/03/1999BRIEFS
19/03/1999US importers face higher shipping rates
(The Star Online)
19/03/1999Economic rebound in sight, say shipping executives
(Exim India)
19/03/1999China gets loan to upgrade container movement inland
(Shipping Times)
18/03/1999Deutsche Post and Danzas to acquire Nedlloyd ETD
(Cargoweb)
18/03/1999Record first quarter for Carnival
(Marine Log)
18/03/1999BRIEFS
18/03/1999Toyofuji serves up a world first in Asia
(Shipping Times)
18/03/1999Asia-Pac to stay as Cunard's fastest growing market
(Shipping Times)
18/03/1999NY/NJ, Suez Canal Poised to Attract Asian Cargo
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
18/03/1999FMC backs down on bonds
(Sched Net)
17/03/1999Sea Containers new owner of Silja Line
(Cargoweb)
17/03/1999BRIEFS
17/03/1999MOL hints at Europe service
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
17/03/1999Argentina brings in mandatory preshipment inspection
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
17/03/1999Nigeria drops preshipment inspections
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
17/03/1999TEUs moved through SA ports
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
17/03/1999Panama urged to delist substandard ships
(Shipping Times)
17/03/1999Polish yard goes for profit
(Shipping Times)
17/03/1999Container glut makes for a China syndrome
(Sched Net)
16/03/1999BRIEFS
16/03/1999FMC Report May Lead to Fines against Carriers
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
16/03/1999S'pore now a member of int'l oil spill convention
(Shipping Times)
16/03/1999South-western China now linked to coast by rail, road
(Shipping Times)
16/03/1999Asian lines to rethink Europe/Asia services
(Sched Net)
16/03/1999Success unsure for Port Klang handling gamble
(Sched Net)
16/03/1999NSDRC to market shipbuilding orders
(Exim India)
15/03/1999Stolt buys 5 percent Van Ommeren
(Cargoweb)
15/03/1999Paralizado el proyecto intermodal puertos/ferrocarril en Alemania
(urgente online press)
15/03/1999What the ministers said
(The Bunker Bulletin)
15/03/1999BRIEFS
15/03/1999US shipyard wins landmark deal to build two ships
(Shipping Times)
15/03/1999Guangdong / Australia origin receiving charges
(Sched Net)
15/03/1999Government slated to liberlise imports; 400 more items on open general licence list likely in Exim policy
(Business Standard)
13/03/1999BRIEFS
13/03/1999'K' Line, Yangming, COSCO Reshuffle Europe/Med Svc.
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
13/03/1999KPA moves to woo Burundi shippers
(Daily Nation on the Web)
12/03/1999BRIEFS
12/03/1999HK out to woo Japanese shipowners to its registry
(Shipping Times)
12/03/1999India seeks to use Bangladesh port
(Shipping Times)
12/03/1999Sinking under a debt weight
(Shipping Times)
12/03/1999P&O Ports may lose Said rights
(Sched Net)
12/03/1999La Comisión frena la privatización del astillero italiano INMA
(urgente online press)
11/03/1999BRIEFS
11/03/1999Global seaborne trade posts first fall in 15 years
(Shipping Times)
11/03/1999Freight rates to go up by US$100 per box from April
(Shipping Times)
11/03/1999Shippers to fight rate hikes
(Sched Net)
11/03/1999Emery Worldwide compra las divisiones aérea y marítima de Walsh Western
(urgente online press)
11/03/1999Samsung Heavy to supply cranes to U.S. Navy
(The Korea Herald)
11/03/1999PSC unit to acquire KUB shares in PSC-NDSB
(The Star Online)
10/03/1999BRIEFS
10/03/1999Hongkong receives three cruise terminal proposals
(Shipping Times)
10/03/1999S Korean ship orders up
(Shipping Times)
10/03/1999Shipbuilders shifting focus to specialized vessels
(The Korea Herald)
10/03/1999No staff cutbacks at SCL
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
10/03/1999Maersk is 'very interested' in terminals, shipbuilding in Durban
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
10/03/1999Nan Tai launches new service
(Sched Net)
10/03/1999Easier rules in new conference
(Sched Net)
09/03/1999BRIEFS
09/03/1999KL to intervene in freight rate furore if asked
(Shipping Times)
09/03/1999Big numbers for Hapag-Lloyd
(Sched Net)
09/03/1999Tasman Asia / NZOL join forces
(Sched Net)
09/03/1999Weak Real Prompts Lines to Raise Rates
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
09/03/1999Condena unánime contra EE.UU. en la OCM por las sanciones a la UE
(ABCe)
09/03/1999DGFT meets officials to review export and import policy; more items may be decanalised
(Business Standard)
08/03/1999El puerto de Cartagena mueve 11,5 millones de toneladas en 1998
(urgente online press)
08/03/1999BRIEFS
08/03/1999US-Asia conference continues despite spate of resignations
(Shipping Times)
08/03/1999Future of conferences, Sea-Land revamp grab the headlines
(Shipping Times)
08/03/1999Emergency talks over bananas
(BBC News)
08/03/1999KHI looks to cut costs
(Sched Net)
08/03/1999Tax break call for US
(Sched Net)
08/03/1999Hanjin Heavy to merge with two construction subsidiaries
(The Korea Herald)
06/03/1999BRIEFS
06/03/1999Carriers to enforce rate hike
(Sched Net)
05/03/1999Hong Kong plans to slash fees and grow its ship registry
(Marine Log)
05/03/1999Costa shopping for possible huge conversion
(Marine Log)
05/03/1999La Comisión endurece el examen para mercancías peligrosas
(urgente online press)
05/03/1999BRIEFS
05/03/1999Six firms in bid to build floating dock for Indian yard
(Shipping Times)
05/03/1999Terminal operator's attempt to limit its liability rejected
(Shipping Times)
05/03/1999Hamburg Sud raises S America/ N Europe rates
(Sched Net)
04/03/1999P&O Nedlloyd wants to buy other lines
(Cargoweb)
04/03/1999BRIEFS
04/03/1999PSA clinches deal to manage box terminal in Brunei
(Shipping Times)
04/03/1999US-Asia conference left with only 2 members after four lines quit
(Shipping Times)
04/03/1999FEFC Confirms Rate Hike Attempts at Tokyo Meeting
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
04/03/1999TSA Meeting Works Out Rate Hikes on Commodities
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
04/03/1999Tacoma turns in surprise volume results
(Sched Net)
03/03/1999BRIEFS
03/03/1999Asian share of global containership fleet slips
(Shipping Times)
03/03/1999S'pore receives record 1.05m cruise passengers
(Shipping Times)
03/03/1999Shippers Set to Cope with Rate Talks with Conference
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
03/03/1999Los astilleros públicos españoles perdieron 21.923 millones en 1998
(ABCe)
03/03/1999Cargo boom at North Port
(Sched Net)
03/03/1999HK January trade figures down
(Sched Net)
02/03/1999BRIEFS
02/03/1999Original bill of lading is an iron rule of maritime law
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
02/03/1999Australia posts record trade gap
(The Star Online)
02/03/1999MEDFEC to restore rates
(Sched Net)
02/03/1999Economic rebound in sight: shipping execs
(Shipping Times)
02/03/1999Royal Caribbean accused of false entries in records of oil disposal
(Shipping Times)
01/03/1999TNT Post acquires Tecnologistica
(Cargoweb)
01/03/1999BRIEFS
01/03/1999Philippine's bid to enter 'white list' in peril
(Shipping Times)
01/03/1999Evergreen, Yangming to invest in China
(Shipping Times)
01/03/1999VLCC repair work unlikely to dry up
(Shipping Times)
01/03/1999HK '99 growth forecast low
(Sched Net)
01/03/1999Double deal looks good for French line
(Sched Net)
01/03/1999Shipping route planned to link Korea, Japan and Russia
(The Korea Herald)
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%
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%)
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%
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%.
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%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
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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
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
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
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
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