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BRIEFS
June 9, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL-NOL signs service pact with new M'sian port
    Weekly service between Pelapas and Middle East begins on Monday
  • Maersk in talks to buy 12% stake in Indian port
  • New Contship route links Asia and Arabian Gulf
  • Kvaerner Fjellstrand sells S'pore shipyard
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus makes progress on A3XX, but delay likely
    Technical, financial aspects resolved, but question of Airbus revamp remains
  • Ansett may acquire 12 B747s for US flights
  • American, Delta in early merger discussion: report
  • Air Canada, pilots break off contract talks
Features
  • Fangcheng Harbour taps P&O Ports for makeover
    Port in Guangxi Zhuang seeks support to develop container transport
  • Wah Kwong shareholders to buy back shares
Columns
  • Carriers not liable for oil cargo shortfall on delivery

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL-NOL signs service pact with new M'sian port
    Weekly service between Pelapas and Middle East begins on Monday
  • Maersk in talks to buy 12% stake in Indian port
  • New Contship route links Asia and Arabian Gulf
  • Kvaerner Fjellstrand sells S'pore shipyard
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus makes progress on A3XX, but delay likely
    Technical, financial aspects resolved, but question of Airbus revamp remains
  • Ansett may acquire 12 B747s for US flights
  • American, Delta in early merger discussion: report
  • Air Canada, pilots break off contract talks
Features
  • Fangcheng Harbour taps P&O Ports for makeover
    Port in Guangxi Zhuang seeks support to develop container transport
  • Wah Kwong shareholders to buy back shares
Columns
  • Carriers not liable for oil cargo shortfall on delivery

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL-NOL signs service pact with new M'sian port
    Weekly service between Pelapas and Middle East begins on Monday
  • Maersk in talks to buy 12% stake in Indian port
  • New Contship route links Asia and Arabian Gulf
  • Kvaerner Fjellstrand sells S'pore shipyard
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus makes progress on A3XX, but delay likely
    Technical, financial aspects resolved, but question of Airbus revamp remains
  • Ansett may acquire 12 B747s for US flights
  • American, Delta in early merger discussion: report
  • Air Canada, pilots break off contract talks
Features
  • Fangcheng Harbour taps P&O Ports for makeover
    Port in Guangxi Zhuang seeks support to develop container transport
  • Wah Kwong shareholders to buy back shares
Columns
  • Carriers not liable for oil cargo shortfall on delivery

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL-NOL signs service pact with new M'sian port
    Weekly service between Pelapas and Middle East begins on Monday
  • Maersk in talks to buy 12% stake in Indian port
  • New Contship route links Asia and Arabian Gulf
  • Kvaerner Fjellstrand sells S'pore shipyard
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus makes progress on A3XX, but delay likely
    Technical, financial aspects resolved, but question of Airbus revamp remains
  • Ansett may acquire 12 B747s for US flights
  • American, Delta in early merger discussion: report
  • Air Canada, pilots break off contract talks
Features
  • Fangcheng Harbour taps P&O Ports for makeover
    Port in Guangxi Zhuang seeks support to develop container transport
  • Wah Kwong shareholders to buy back shares
Columns
  • Carriers not liable for oil cargo shortfall on delivery

Sched Netweb site
  • Shenzhen technology event
  • $300m order for Hyundai
  • US Customs to test AES
  • Contship launches Galex Service
  • CP Ships names new senior VP
  • Integra direct service to Ningbo
  • Sole Vietnam agent for MOL
  • China Airlines weekly cargo flights to Frankfurt
  • A3XX project likely to take off
  • BA in KLM takeover bid
  • MAH revises first quarter EPS
  • FAA to introduce over-flight fees
  • Varig adds second LA-Brazil flight
  • Emery expands its Asian services

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 8, 2000
  • Train companies to co-operate on goods traffic
  • Optimism about KLM and BA is too great
  • buy.com Outsources e-commerce Logistics for Consumer Electronics To Ingram Micro's IM-Logistics
  • Copera Partners with Sanyo Logistics to Provide Integrated Warehouse Services for e-Commerce

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Centre exempts status holders from bank guarantee clause
  • Canada hikes anti-dumping duty on Indian steel
  • Belgian investors fancy India
  • Coffee exports up by record 13 pc in volume
  • FCI plans to dispose of old grain stockpile
  • CII to lead team for Cairo G-15 summit
  • Probe into 'dumping' of ferro silicon ordered
  • MMTC move to import palmolein
  • 10 lakh tonnes of sugar export sans levy permitted
  • More consumer items may attract anti-dumping duty
  • World Bank to lend $ 62 m for telecom sector
  • Sima moots textile equity fund to help cash-strapped mills
  • CSL completes shiprepair works ahead of time
  • Lead recycling norms notified
  • Delhi rice exporters told to pay 8 pc CST on licences sold over 4 yrs

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 8, 2000
  • Polish class society "surprised" at expulsion from IACS
    The Polish class society PRS has reacted to the decision taken by IACS Council to terminate its Associate membership stating: "We were very surprised by this and we do not believe such a course of action was merited by the facts associated with LEADER L and the period during which it was classed by PRS".
  • P&O Nedlloyd acquires Farrell
    P&O Nedlloyd has announced the acquisition of Farrell Lines Incorporated subject to final agreement and regulatory clearances from the United States Maritime Administration and other agencies.
  • Newbuildings ordered for Zim
    Six new 4,800 teu panamax-sized vessels have been ordered for Zim Israel Navigation from Hyundai .
  • U.K. fine tunes tonnage tax rules
    The Chief Secretary to the British Treasury, Andrew Smith MP, has introduced amendments to the tonnage tax provisions in the Finance Bill.

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Monopoli
    Alla Camera è saltato il numero legale dopo lo scontro tra Governo e opposizioni
    Affonda la riforma portuale
    Sulla mancata approvazione pesano le norme che disciplinano la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo
  • Analisi di efficienza per i terminal container
  • E sui «camalli» arriva la scure Ue
    Bruxelles è intenzionata a chiedere la restituzione di oltre 900 miliardi
  • Navi cisterna sotto ispezione dopo il disastro della «Erika»

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Athens assassination puts visitors on guard
    BRITISH companies at the Posidonia exhibitions in Pireaus were warned yesterday to be on their guard after the terrorist murder of UK diplomat Brigadier Stephen Saunders in Athens.
  • Dalian and Hudong scoop big boxships
    CHINA Shipping Group has confirmed orders for eight 5,600 teu containerships at two domestic shipbuilders in a historic first for Chinese shipyards in the fast growing post-panamax boxship market.
  • Lloyd's signals rise in marine premiums
    LLOYD'S marine underwriters have fired a warning shot across the bows of Greek and other shipowners with the message that they must expect to pay more for their insurance cover.
  • Informa Group acquires Bysis Research Services
    Informa Group, the publisher of Lloyd's List, has bought a leading provider of daily US financial product information, Bysis Research Services.
  • Erika surveyor retires from Rina
    A SENIOR Rina surveyor who had managerial responsibility for a key inspection of the ill-fated oil tanker Erika is to leave the Italian classification society.
  • Unions seize P&O works council seats
    TRADE union representatives have taken all 15 employee places on P&O Group's European works council, which will hold its first meeting in London on July 5.
  • Atlantic liner pact 'killed competition'
    THE former Trans-Atlantic Agreement was not a legally recognised freight conference but a means of subverting outside competition by offering traditionally independent carriers flexible membership terms, the European Commission said in court yesterday.
  • New string for Latam-Europe box service
    A SECOND string of ships is to be introduced in the service between Europe and the east coast of South America operated by the VSA3 consortium writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 8, 2000
  • Heavy seas and poor ballasting sank the Flare
  • Oil spill in Boston after collision
  • Japanese report 70 per cent rise in piracy
  • Chinese team refloats part of Dashun
  • PTP bags Singapore operator
  • Philippines seeks new meat supplier
  • Senator calls for Great Lakes dredging
  • Salvage operation starts off Port Moresby
  • Panama cruise port construction delayed
  • Aqaba port project goes public
  • Concern grows over Malta Drydocks
  • Bankrupt French shipyard holds auction
  • Taiwanese builder seeks white knight
  • Hurricanes threaten Windward banana crop
  • Harland & Wolff cuts 280 jobs
  • Pirates hit six vessels in seven-day period
  • Elite Rederi for sale after restructuring
  • SCI to raise loan for Aframax tankers
  • Port worker dies during salvage attempt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Trade facilitation atop new Customs deputy chief's list
    Automated filing and a proposal to rewrite and clarify the laws and procedures regarding import entry top Charles Winwood's agenda.
  • Panalpina, Rhenus in logistics venture
    The German partnership will focus mainly on client-oriented logistics solutions in the European chemical industry, automotive sector, and the consumer good markets.
  • Mudslinging clogs the Danube
  • FMC names four to senior posts
  • Truckers, shippers fight it out over fuel legislation
  • Cargolifter eyes U.S. blimp base
  • Canadian Pacific rolls out ro-ro service for trains, truck
  • Grand Aire Inc. wins cargo pact from Lear Corp.
  • Bangladesh plans air cargo subsidy for fruit, vegetable exports
  • International Lease Finance Corp. confirms interest in Airbus jumbo jet
  • Tiaca sells out exhibition space for Air Cargo Forum
  • Greek shipowners ponder going public
  • Private terminal operator at Nehru port to add crane
  • China boosts all-cargo air capacity
  • Web site aims to thwart pirates
  • DOT to issue 25-year look-ahead
  • Shippers overwhelmingly back OSRA

Marine Linkweb site
JUNE 8, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • Tidewater To Purchase Platform Supply Vessel
Breaking News
  • MarAd Names Council Members
  • IBIA And Videotel Launch Packages
  • CIMAC Panel Held At ASME
  • LR Assists With Ballast Water Guidelines
  • Zurich Forms Focus Group
  • ExxonMobil Consolidates In Scandinavia
  • Just2Clicks Launches Online Cargo Insurance Service
  • Friede Goldman Offshore Settles Dispute

Marine Linkweb site
JUNE 8, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • Tidewater To Purchase Platform Supply Vessel
Breaking News
  • MarAd Names Council Members
  • IBIA And Videotel Launch Packages
  • CIMAC Panel Held At ASME
  • LR Assists With Ballast Water Guidelines
  • Zurich Forms Focus Group
  • ExxonMobil Consolidates In Scandinavia
  • Just2Clicks Launches Online Cargo Insurance Service
  • Friede Goldman Offshore Settles Dispute

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 8, 2000
  • Galex to be launched soon
  • Healthy revenues for Charleston
  • SOM starts terminal construction
  • Russian Volga-Dnepr Airlines recognized by UN

TradeWindsweb site
  • Class societies to name and shame suspended ships
    Vessels that have classification suspended for more than seven days are to be exposed on the Internet, says IACS chief.
  • Tanker spills oil in US waters
    A collision between a modern tanker and a tug has dumped oil into Boston harbour.
  • Bankers put Elite up for grabs
    Danish shipowner Elite is being put up for sale by its owners.
  • Greek owner may sue over PRS expulsion
    Shipowner Manolis Tripodakis is looking at a $150,000 loss after charterer rejects vessel classed with the Polish Register.
  • IACS to axe another two classification societies
    The Indian and Croatian registers of shipping are likely to lose their membership of the International Association of Classification Societies.
  • Belfast yard axes workforce
    Harland & Wolff is to lay off workers until contracts kick in.
  • The Posidonia party is over
    TradeWinds was there with a camera to cover one of the most grueling events of the shipping calander.
  • Thai national carrier set for rebirth
    Thailand's government has given the all clear to reinvent a dormant shipping company.
  • Officers vote on ferry action
    P&O officers are being balloted on their willingness to strike after a breakdown in pay talks.
  • Taiwan seeks buyer for yard
    Cash-strapped shipyard China Shipbuilding Corp is pushing forward its hunt for investors.
  • NOL doubles up on VLCCs
    Singapore shipowner Neptune Orient Lines is showing its faith in the large tanker sector.
  • Bocimar and Chao launch Wah Kwong bid
    CMB group company Bocimar is joining forces with George Chao to buy up the remaining stock in Wah Kwong.
  • Saverys speaks on Wah Kwong
    Bocimar boss Marc Saverys explains Wah Kwong buyout strategy.
  • Bureau Veritas sparks class society takeover battle
    The French classification society aims to buy German rival Germanischer Lloyd as well as Registro Italiano Navale of Italy, but ABS may mount a counterbid.
  • P&O Nedlloyd makes move on US carrier
    Boxship giant P&O Nedlloyd is buying long-standing US containership operator Farrell Lines Inc.
  • P&O forges ahead with ABC listing
    A stocklisting of P&O's bulk shipping unit is imminent, in a move that could rekindle interest in the sluggish Capesize sector.
  • P&O cruise loan securred
    Bankers announce cash has been raised for two cruiseship newbuildings.
  • Athenian Sea Carriers places Hyundai order
    Shipowner interupts Posidonia party to award Suezmax contract with South Korean yard.
  • Polish Register fires Leader L surveyor
    Poles blame surveyor in Egypt for substandard survey of tragic bulk carrier.
  • Lloyd's Register in ship detention controversy
    RINA beats LR in US Coast Guard ship detention league table
  • Mitsubishi bails out Russians
    Details have emerged of a loan restructuring agreement made between Sovcomflot and Mitsubishi on 10 vessels.
  • New chief executive for Essar
    Indian shipowner finds a CEO in New York
  • Class faces stormy future
    Reform of classification tops the agenda at Posidonia.
  • DNV calls for action against RINA
    A tough call for the Italian classification society to be suspended from IACS has electrified the opening day of Posidonia in Greece. TradeWinds was there as DNV chief Helge Midttun spoke out.
  • Class War breaks out at Posidonia
    Battle for the Polish Register fleet follows ejection from IACS over bulk carrier tragedy.
  • Polish Register kicked out of IACS
    Classification societies act over 18 deaths on "substandard" bulk carrier.
  • Osprey shareholders vote on plan
    Stock holders in Osprey Maritime met today to review a planned capital reduction exercise.
  • Tanker boom puts Posidonia in party mood
    Clarkson's irrepressible managing director, Richard Fulford-Smith, veteran of at least 12 Posidonias, tells TradeWinds what the year's biggest event means to him.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
PORTS
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
PORTS
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
ACCIDENTS
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
PORTS
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
LOGISTICS
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
PORTS
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
PORTS
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
SHIPPING
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
TRUCKING
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
PORTS
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
NEWS
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
INSURANCE
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
SHIPPING
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
TRUCKING
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
PORTS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
SHIPYARDS
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
CRUISES
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
COMPANIES
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
LEGISLATION
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
NEWS
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
TRADE
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
NEWS
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
PORTS
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
NEWS
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
NEWS
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
SHIPPING
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
LOGISTICS
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
PIRACY
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
NEWS
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
PORTS
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
INSTITUTIONS
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
ACCIDENTS
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
TRANSPORTATION
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
SHIPPING
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
NEWS
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
JOBS
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
SHIPPING
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
SEAFARERS
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
PORTS
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
CRUISES
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
CUSTOMS
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
PORTS
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
PORTS
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
CUSTOMS
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
SHIPYARDS
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
SHIPYARDS
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
TRADE
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
SEAFARERS
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
PORTS
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
CRUISES
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
SHIPPING
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
INDUSTRY
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
ENVIRONMENT
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
PORTS
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
SHIPPING
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
INDUSTRY
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
PORTS
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
COMPETITION
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
TRUCKING
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
PORTS
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
SAILING LIST
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NEWS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
SHIPPING
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
NEWS
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
MARITIME SERVICES
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
PORTS
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
PORTS
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
PORTS
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
COMPANIES
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
COMPANIES
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
CRUISES
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
SHIPYARDS
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
PORTS
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
LOGISTICS
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
PORTS
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
SHIPPING
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
JOBS
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
SHIPPING
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
INFRASTRUCTURE
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPYARDS
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
ECONOMY
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
ACCIDENTS
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
PORTS
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
LOGISTICS
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
PORTS
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
COMPANIES
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
PORTS
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
NEWS
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
SHIPPING
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
PORTS
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
PORTS
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
PORTS
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
LEGISLATION
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
LEGISLATION
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
PORTS
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
JOBS
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
PORTS
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
LOGISTICS
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
PORTS
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
PORTS
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
JOBS
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
MOURNING
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
PORTS
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
LOGISTICS
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
PORTS
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
PORTS
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
PORTS
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
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