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BRIEFS

December 6, 2001

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Freight industries urged to develop contingency plans
SINGAPORE's freight transport industries must develop military precision and contingency planning in the wake of devastating world events, Minister for Trade and Industry George Yeo said yesterday.
Asia biggest growth region for logistics, courier
Evergreen to end round-the-world service in Feb
Sydney port's box volume dips 2.5%

Air and Land Transport

Europe needs single sky for airline mergers
AIRLINES could get the go-ahead to merge in Europe, European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti suggested but made clear he wants EU states to first give up bilateral aviation deals with the United States and settle for a collective transatlantic deal instead.
US air passenger loads inch up amid signs of recovery
UPS cuts part of rates tied to fuel costs
SIA picks Queensland for flight training centre

Logistics

Deutsche Post seeks synergy between its major brands
WITH the acquisition front largely quiet - at least for now - the German behemoth Deutsche Post World Net is now looking to squeeze maximum synergy out of the integration of its well-known brands.
China aims for faster customs clearance

Features

No 2 in ocean freight
STACKED on the quayside a container looks rather insignificant against the size of today's large container vessels.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Freight industries urged to develop contingency plans
SINGAPORE's freight transport industries must develop military precision and contingency planning in the wake of devastating world events, Minister for Trade and Industry George Yeo said yesterday.
Asia biggest growth region for logistics, courier
Evergreen to end round-the-world service in Feb
Sydney port's box volume dips 2.5%

Air and Land Transport

Europe needs single sky for airline mergers
AIRLINES could get the go-ahead to merge in Europe, European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti suggested but made clear he wants EU states to first give up bilateral aviation deals with the United States and settle for a collective transatlantic deal instead.
US air passenger loads inch up amid signs of recovery
UPS cuts part of rates tied to fuel costs
SIA picks Queensland for flight training centre

Logistics

Deutsche Post seeks synergy between its major brands
WITH the acquisition front largely quiet - at least for now - the German behemoth Deutsche Post World Net is now looking to squeeze maximum synergy out of the integration of its well-known brands.
China aims for faster customs clearance

Features

No 2 in ocean freight
STACKED on the quayside a container looks rather insignificant against the size of today's large container vessels.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Freight industries urged to develop contingency plans
SINGAPORE's freight transport industries must develop military precision and contingency planning in the wake of devastating world events, Minister for Trade and Industry George Yeo said yesterday.
Asia biggest growth region for logistics, courier
Evergreen to end round-the-world service in Feb
Sydney port's box volume dips 2.5%

Air and Land Transport

Europe needs single sky for airline mergers
AIRLINES could get the go-ahead to merge in Europe, European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti suggested but made clear he wants EU states to first give up bilateral aviation deals with the United States and settle for a collective transatlantic deal instead.
US air passenger loads inch up amid signs of recovery
UPS cuts part of rates tied to fuel costs
SIA picks Queensland for flight training centre

Logistics

Deutsche Post seeks synergy between its major brands
WITH the acquisition front largely quiet - at least for now - the German behemoth Deutsche Post World Net is now looking to squeeze maximum synergy out of the integration of its well-known brands.
China aims for faster customs clearance

Features

No 2 in ocean freight
STACKED on the quayside a container looks rather insignificant against the size of today's large container vessels.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Freight industries urged to develop contingency plans
SINGAPORE's freight transport industries must develop military precision and contingency planning in the wake of devastating world events, Minister for Trade and Industry George Yeo said yesterday.
Asia biggest growth region for logistics, courier
Evergreen to end round-the-world service in Feb
Sydney port's box volume dips 2.5%

Air and Land Transport

Europe needs single sky for airline mergers
AIRLINES could get the go-ahead to merge in Europe, European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti suggested but made clear he wants EU states to first give up bilateral aviation deals with the United States and settle for a collective transatlantic deal instead.
US air passenger loads inch up amid signs of recovery
UPS cuts part of rates tied to fuel costs
SIA picks Queensland for flight training centre

Logistics

Deutsche Post seeks synergy between its major brands
WITH the acquisition front largely quiet - at least for now - the German behemoth Deutsche Post World Net is now looking to squeeze maximum synergy out of the integration of its well-known brands.
China aims for faster customs clearance

Features

No 2 in ocean freight
STACKED on the quayside a container looks rather insignificant against the size of today's large container vessels.

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MOL to reorganise finance and accounting division Chen elected chairman of IMO Study for Charleston harbour deepening to be conducted MOL to improve southern Africa service Trans-Send shows faith in Eagle New expressway opened in Gansu province China Southern inks codeshare with Garuda Indonesia Thai Airways cuts LA schedules Ongoing grief for Ansett Air Canada rejects calls for changes in competition laws

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DECEMBER 5, 2001
P&O strike over De Palacio calls for oil price stability Mechanics want Airbus to be grounded New inbound freight solution Tallinn to lower harbour dues

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Maersk Sealand to start new weekly direct service to US - Ex-Nhava Sheva on Dec. 17 H To Newark in 21 days Dumping probe begun into pentaerithritol 50 pc rise in tech-led exports aimed at Poor quality lands tea exporters in hot water Compaq's DR solution for P&O Ports Mumbai Port revival plan almost ready: Vedprakash Goyal ISPs seek removal of service tax, BCD Summit sees need to hasten infrastructure reforms Export financing will be streamlined: Rudy Robust export growth in farm, petro-goods, leather Food processing expected to draw Rs 93,000 cr. investments, grow at 7.3 pc Govt may modify MAT structure in Budget 2002-03 Horticulture: Plan panel sees Rs 12,287 cr investment CII aiming for Sino-Indian JBC S. Africa offers to be springboard to larger markets 3-nation Asian pharma trade association to be set up AP CM vows to make Hyderabad nation's 2nd financial hub

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DECEMBER 5, 2001
Market snapshots from East and West Africa Firmer markets on the US East Coast South African market starts climbing after steady week Prices rise in Montreal on tight avails South Africa strike action update Iraqi crude oil exports at full speed Bearish US oil stock data tempers crude rally Fujairah market continues to rise with Platts, crude oil Bunker market update from Argentinean ports Suez market softer despite firmer crude OPEC accord with non-OPEC producers for big January reductions nearer after Russia triples its output cut New posted prices for Saudi Arabia Bunker prices for Irish ports Rotterdam morning market report

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LAX: lower throughput Coyne Airways to Cairo Moscow and Seoul: Trans-Siberian link Marad: wants 3-year extensions for Great Lakes ship application CNF: Emery Worldwide Airlines won't resume operations CN opens center in Memphis CP Railway and Consolidated Fastfrate sign contract Iana: intermodal traffic reflects economy Port security legislation heats up on Capitol Hill

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DECEMBER 5, 2001
Port of Tacoma receiving windmills for Oregon power project Funding bill for FAST Corridor making its way through Congress Port of Seattle lowers marina fees just in time for holiday boating Global slump in metal production temporarily closes Louisiana alumina plant NASSCO nets Navy project which could reach $20.2 million

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Liberia spurned as Cruiseinvest flags six Renaissance ships in Marshall Islands INTERNATIONAL Registries Inc last night scored a coup over arch-rival Liberia International Ship and Corporate Registry after Cruiseinvest re-flagged six newly-purchased Renaissance ships away from the West African flag and into the Marshall Islands. Owners bear brunt of huge Steamship losses A HUGE cash shock has been dealt to shipowners of Steamship Mutual, one of the top protection and indemnity clubs, after it revealed more big stock market losses that threaten to slash the reserve fund to rock bottom. All change for Denholm managers after Anglo-Eastern integration GLASGOW'S Denholm Ship Management has seen a major reshuffle of its top brass after being swallowed up by Hong Kong-based Anglo-Eastern earlier this year.

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DECEMBER 5, 2001
Pilots in ABP crisis talks GenSan-Bitung route gains headway China confirms WTO shipping policy UK cries foul over EU Directive Cosco to ramp up ro-ro ops Rökke stamps presence on Kværner Petrobras newbuilds under threat Spain to raise new port tax Bareboat charter scheme reassessed Italians strike against inertia Finnish seafarers fear flag exodus Korean car exports decline Petrobras boss Reichstul steps down Russia 'can handle extra cargo' MSC joins Maersk/P&ONL to Canada MarAd, Halter in surety mess London Club calls up 27.5 per cent

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DECEMBER 5, 2001
UPS cuts fuel surcharge The package delivery company said it will lower its current surcharge by 20% effective Dec. 10. CSX shifts int'l. approach The transportation conglomerate is retooling its marketing, customer service and sales focus to focus on the customer. Port security bills combined The new legislation is the latest development in the rapid evolution of maritime anti-terrorism legislation following the events of Sept. 11. Evergreen sets global service restructuring The Taiwanese carrier says it will replace its trademark round-the-world services with two pendulum services beginning in February. TSA carriers predict flat volume Russia cut in crude output will hurt tankers CNF merges Emery Worldwide into logistics unit British Airways to drop fuel surcharge EU will OK air mergers if members scuttle US open-skies deals Senate passes rail pension bill Bangor & Aroostook placed in bankruptcy Strike by French air controllers MSC joins Montreal-North Europe service UTi Worldwide sees revenue slip No A380 freighters in Lufthansa's future

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K Line entend diminuer l’importance du liner dans ses activités Tout récemment K Line annonçait certaines évolutions dans ses activités de lignes régulières, dont la principale est l’introduction d’un service pendulaire USA/Asie/Europe en compagnie de Yang Ming. Mais il y a plus. La stratégie que développe cet armement japonais consiste également à se diversifier davantage dans d’autres secteurs de manière à ce que son CA ne soit plus tellement tributaire du liner containérisé. C’est là une sage décision, car dans le contexte de la crise actuelle que traverse le liner Est-Ouest, ne survivront que ceux qui seront assez diversifiés. L’Europe impose une amende de 2,5 mio. d’EUR à La Poste belge La Commission européenne a infligé hier une amende de 2,5 mio. d’EUR à La Poste belge pour avoir abusé de sa position de monopole au détriment de l’entreprise privée britannique Hays DX. Cette dernière avait déposé plainte en avril 2000 auprès de la Commission européenne et les instances européennes lui ont donné entièrement raison. La Poste a qualifié les faits “de confusion consciemment créée entre l’échange de documents (marché libéral) et le trafic postal B2B (monopole)”. A l’heure de la mise sous presse, on ne savait pas encore si elle comptait aller en appel. Dachser porte sa participation dans Graveleau à 95% Le groupe allemand Dachser a accru sa participation dans le société française de transport routier, de messagerie et d’expédition Graveleau à 95%. Elle était jusqu’alors de 70%, mais Joël Graveleau, le fondateur de l’entreprise, a cédé à Dachser les 25% qu’il détenait encore. Les 5% restants sont détenus par le management. DaimlerChrysler crée un centre logistique européen à Valenciennes DaimlerChrysler France a posé vendredi dernier la première pierre d’une plate-forme logistique de 41.000 m2, dans laquelle seront regroupées les pièces détachées de toutes les marques du groupe (Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep et Smart), destinées à la partie nord de la France et au Benelux. Ce futur “European Logistics Center” (un des 13 qui seront créés en Europe) s’inscrit dans une nouvelle stratégie logistique au niveau mondial. Il aura des conséquences importantes pour l’European Distribution Center de Puurs, où sont actuellement stockées et distribuées les pièces détachées Chrysler et Jeep.

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DECEMBER 5, 2001
EU rescinds subsidy support EU governments could not agree on details of the proposed shipbuilding subsidy programme. Imarex sees need for regulated trading The shipping industry may seek counter-party risk protection after the Enron's collapse. Ireland introduces new shipping tax The government aims to regenerate the sagging Irish shipping industry. P&O North Sea Ferries resumes service The Rotterdam port workers' strike ended on the same day it started on Tuesday. New owner reflags Renaissance ships Cruiseinvest moves its six newly acquired cruiseships from the Liberian registry to Marshall Islands. Montanari charters Navigator five The Italian owner boosts LPG fleet by grabbing five 2000-built vessels for up to five years. Rokke keen to keep Masa-Yards Kvaerner's new chairman Kjell Inge Rokke says he has no plans to sell Finnish yard. Carnival lays out newbuilding plan The Florida-based cruise operator has paid $547m for its new ships as of 31 August. MOL urges slower LNG newbuilding pace Mitsui OSK Lines' Tokinao Hojo is concerned the recent dash for gas could threaten safety standards. Petronet lines up for more LNG carriers Indian gas importer will have fresh appetite for more LNG newbuildings next year. Australia holds not-so-magnificent seven Bulkers again dominated the list of ships that failed safety inspections during November. Northrop prorates Newport offer Each Newport News share will receive $43.63 in cash and 0.2544 Northrop shares. Samsung unveils new fuel-efficient LNG ship Korean yard promises owners savings of $1m a year from new electric vessel. Maersk Sealand revamps Israel services Troubles in Israel prompt Danish giant to reduce port calls and cooperate with MSC in northern Europe. Aker guarantees more of Kvaerner share issue The Norwegian group's main shareholder is pledging more of its cash to boost equity sale. Evergreen drops RTW in sign of decline Economic slowdown forces Taiwan line to drop round-the-world service in favour of pendulum services. Safari welcomes new partner MSC is adding a ship to Asia-southern Africa container service when other lines pull out next year. Rolls-Royce bags LNG kit orders Deck machinery orders worth $10m won for Korean and Japanese gas carrier newbuildings. Deltamarin inks Fortum design work Finnish consultancy to supply designs for tanker newbuilds in China and Portugal.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.

Genoa

Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

JOBS

Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month

Genoa

The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.

PORTS

Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage

Kallithea

First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues

SHIPPING

Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%

Marrakech

Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

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