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BRIEFS
May 30, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Taipei opens port work to foreign investors
    IN the latest change of policy involving ports in Taiwan, the harbour agency responsible for the new Taipei port's development of seven container terminals will qualify for 100 per cent foreign investment.
Air and Land Transport
  • Comair pilots' strike has lasting fallout
    A walkout by pilots at a regional carrier based here that is entering its 10th week could end up having a more lasting impact than this year's possible strikes at several major airlines.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Taipei opens port work to foreign investors
    IN the latest change of policy involving ports in Taiwan, the harbour agency responsible for the new Taipei port's development of seven container terminals will qualify for 100 per cent foreign investment.
Air and Land Transport
  • Comair pilots' strike has lasting fallout
    A walkout by pilots at a regional carrier based here that is entering its 10th week could end up having a more lasting impact than this year's possible strikes at several major airlines.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 29, 2001
  • Malcom McLean dead at 87
    The maritime visionary revolutionized the shipping industry with his introduction of the container ship.
  • Hutchison acquires ICTI terminals
    The world's largest private operator of container terminals will get larger, and effectively eliminate an aggressive rival from the field.
  • US lifts some foot-and-mouth bans
    Import restrictions have been lifted for some EU countries, but others remain in place.
  • Small Brazil port attracting major interest
    More than a dozen companies, including Maersk Sealand and Spain's Port of Bilbao, are vying for control of the container terminal at the port of Itajai in southern Brazil.
  • ANZDL vessel rescues three
  • IATA members adopt safety resolutions
  • Another merger for marine dot-coms
  • Lufthansa Cargo promotes Vorwerk
  • CN, CSX Intermodal launch joint service
  • MAS Air Cargo debuts Houston-Mexico City service
  • G-Log bags catalogue firm
  • Lufthansa, Deutsche Post form Web purchasing venture
  • Global Freight Exchange ramps-up global operations
  • Mediator: Lufthansa, pilots talking

Sched Netweb site
  • HPH acquires overseas assets of ICTSI
  • Asian shippers seek dialogue with carriers
  • Australian union
  • Lufthansa Cargo satisfied with first quarter 2001
  • Deutsche Post looking to break record year
  • June date for Garuda debt restructuring

Cargowebweb site
MAY 29, 2001
  • Agreement at ECT in Rotterdam
  • Qantas talks with Air New Zealand
  • Swissair continues to have problems
  • Dismissals in truck production
  • HP with PWC in aviation marketing

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Jaitley invites foreign investments in shipping, port sectors
  • Canada Maritime, oocl commission new containerships for Montreal gateway trade
  • Hanjin starts direct US domestic cargo distribution
  • Maersk Sealand to start Oceania service
  • ECU-Line upgrades services in Europe
  • NYK Line's profit soars by 125 pc to $ 290 m - Liner shipping contributes 39 pc
  • Good first quarter for P&O Nedlloyd
  • OOCL takes space on United Alliance service
  • CSX deploys largest shore crane in Hong Kong
  • US Senate panel clears Cruise Vessel Act
  • Mitsui O.S.K. reports 31.5 per cent gain in group net profit
  • Paranagua added to Lykes Lines service
  • Privatisation of Tanzania ports in final phase
  • Grimaldi of Naples opens own Antwerp terminal
  • China Shipping's Pegasus joins Zim, OOCL's box business
  • Maersk Sealand considering stake in new South Port of Colombo
  • Hinode reveals new ship design
  • Abu Dhabi port authority in deal with Borouge
  • China's biggest ships for Cosco
  • BimconChina vows to press ahead with rapid shipping growths
  • Free trade pact with Chile on anvil
  • Assocham signs MoU with Chinese trade body
  • MoU with Brazil for ethanol-gasoline blending project on cards
  • Silk exporters warn govt of Chinese threat
  • Exporters line up for certification of products Ready-made garments market slated for 26 per cent growth: study
  • Philippines, Vietnam shopping for sugar
  • 'Japanese tech know-how can boost rice bran oil exports'
  • Dumping duty recommended
  • European demand for GM-free Indian soyameal poised to increase
  • Kandla Port Trust to resume operations
  • Cwc's cfs-Adalaj puts up excellent performance in 2000-01
  • Leather assn plea for intl airport at Kanpur
  • Record grains output forecast
  • Inflation inches up to 5.47 pc
  • TEKIC may be converted into SEZ
  • Bhel bags Rihand, Ramagundam equipment contract
  • Gem & jewellery EPC sets $ 3 bn target
  • CII: Extend I-T benefits to 'closely-held firms'
  • Customs duty anomalies to be rectified: Rev. Secy
  • Rs 6,000-crore package for SSI sector mooted
  • Rains in Gujarat due soon
  • ETTI to hold 2-day seminar on 'How to Set Up Export Business'
  • Lloyd's update on maritime world

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 29, 2001
  • Tosco to enter Europe through purchase of Irish state oil refinery
  • Rotterdam prices slightly firmer with crude
  • Crude oil firms on threat of Iraqi oil stoppage
  • Two tankers collide in Malacca Straits
  • New refinery planned in Pakistan
  • Turbulent days ahead for oil market on potential for Iraqi export halt

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 29, 2001
  • Inland shipping freight market, week 21, 21st/25th May, 2001
  • New 6600-TEU vessel for CMA CGM
  • Lykes upgrades East Africa service
  • Publication of ESPO Environmental Review
  • Third Nelcon gantry crane in Le Havre
  • TNT agreement with TAM in Brazil
  • Kühne & Nagel takes over USCO Logistics
  • IATA Eagle awards 2001
  • New ICF shuttle Bettembourg-Milan
  • "Delta Express" discontinued
  • Shortlines takes over ECT-Shuttle

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Tanker lost after colision
    The bow of the Panama-registered tanker Singapura Timur is all that was visible yesterday after her collision with the Bahamas-registered Rowan near Malaysia's Undan Island on Monday. Mar...
  • Anti-piracy proposals are put to IMO
    INDUSTRY-led proposals will be submitted to the International Maritime Organisation today which aim to combat piracy and armed robbery against ships with greater effectiveness, writes Our IMO Corre...
  • Giant ships prompt new cruise safety drive
    A new system of continuous safety management on cruise ships was unveiled simultaneously in Norway and the UK yesterday by Lloyd's Register and the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency. ...
  • Tanker giants Exmar and Golar LNG in merger talks
    THE liquefied natural gas bandwagon rolled on relentlessly yesterday when the world's two largest LNG tanker operators, Exmar and John Fredriksen's Golar LNG, confirmed that they are in...

Fairplayweb site
MAY 29, 2001
  • Shippers councils in historic talks
  • Exmar confirms Golar talks
  • US eases meat import restrictions
  • Class societies target cruise ships
  • Strategic acquires Dataworks
  • Renaissance outsources management
  • Crew saved as detained ship burns
  • Koreans to develop universal primer
  • Hutchison buys ICTSI division
  • SCI gains from single hull ruling
  • WG&A sells fire damaged ferries
  • PrimeSupplier merges with OneSea
  • Attempts to refloat bulker fail
  • Father of containerisation dies
  • RINA returns to Brazil
  • Panama asks for ITF sworn statement
  • Cascade sells dock to pay debt
  • Safety violations hit Norway
  • Crew rescued from sinking tanker
  • Mumbai dock gate collapses
  • ECT strikes deal with unions
  • EU 'too Euro-centric' says Sæther

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Le président de la SAVA craint un chaos du trafic routier aux terminaux de la rive gauche
    Willy Van Loon, le président de la SAVA, la division anversoise de la Febetra, craint que l’acheminement routier des containers de et vers la rive gauche sera chaotique une fois que les terminaux à containers y seront opérationnels, en raison des insuffisances de l’infrastructure routière. Sur la rive droite et plus particulièrement sur le Ring, la situation est déjà intenable aujourd’hui. Outre l’aménagement des chaînons manquants, il plaide pour des heures de travail, mais une extension des fenêtres horaires afin de permettre aux poids lourds de rouler en dehors des heures de pointe.
  • Zeebrugge veut intensifier le trafic avec la péninsule ibérique
    Une délégation de Zeebrugge est hier arrivé à Bilbao pour une mission de promotion de trois jours de l’Association Port of Zeebrugge Interests en Espagne et au Portugal sous la direction du nouveau patron de la MBZ Joachim Coens. Zeebrugge veut renforcer les liens avec le marché portugais et du nord de l’Espagne en se profilant en tant que porte d’accès vers l’Europe de l’Ouest et centrale et comme centre de transhipment pour des cargaisons deepsea. A l’heure actuelle, les volumes sur cette relation sont encore limités.
  • La Commission s’oppose toujours à la nouvelle structure de l’actionnariat d’ECT
    La Commission refuse toujours de donner son feu vert à la reprise, présentée comme un “accord de collaboration”, de l’entreprise de transbordement de containers rotterdamoise ECT par Hutchison (Hong-Kong) et l’Entreprise portuaire de Rotterdam (GHR). A l’issue d’une étude approfondie, la Commission vient de remettre par écrit aux parties concernées une “déclaration d’objection”, selon laquelle la nouvelle joint-venture va à l’encontre des règles de concurrence européennes et ne pourra donc recevoir son aval.
  • Dot com devient-il synonyme de come and go?
    Le marché du commerce électronique reste en deçà des prévisions des analystes de l’année dernière. L’exemple le plus navrant est la faillite du marché logistique électronique néerlandais LogiGo, qui à peine trois mois après son lancement a dû demander un atermoiement de payement au tribunal d’Utrecht. Un peu de réalisme semble dès lors s’imposer. Ainsi, Freighttraders, la filiale électronique de la multinationale Mars enregistre un énorme succès, tandis que d’autres entreprises refusent catégoriquement de proposer leurs produits sur le marché électronique. De plus, il serait trop simpliste de carrément abandonner ce concept électronique, a plaidé Jos Broekmans, président de la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie du Limbourg.

Marine Linkweb site
MAY 29, 2001
Maritime Contract News
  • Friede Goldman Halter Announces Contract and Options Worth Up to $78 M
  • Osprey Maritime To Sell LNG Operations For $635 Million
Breaking News
  • Rigs Back on After New Unexplained Brazil Oil Spill
  • Update: Norwegian Line Unable to Remedy Leaky Sprinklers on the Norway
  • Analysts Speculate Possible Carnival / Hapag-Lloyd Deal
  • Friede Goldman Halter Announces Contract and Options Worth Up to $78 M
  • Osprey Maritime To Sell LNG Operations For $635 Million
  • Minoan Seeks Capital Increase for Fleet Renewal Program
  • Another Takeover for Carnival Corp.?
  • Singapore-Flagged Tanker Sinks Off Malaysia's West Coast
  • New Zealand Works To Fix NZ Refining's Clog Up
  • Faulty Sprinklers Keep Norwegian Cruise Ship in Port
  • Analysts Predict Hutchison Whampoa Expansion Will Offer Long Term Benefits

Marine Linkweb site
MAY 29, 2001
Maritime Contract News
  • Friede Goldman Halter Announces Contract and Options Worth Up to $78 M
  • Osprey Maritime To Sell LNG Operations For $635 Million
Breaking News
  • Rigs Back on After New Unexplained Brazil Oil Spill
  • Update: Norwegian Line Unable to Remedy Leaky Sprinklers on the Norway
  • Analysts Speculate Possible Carnival / Hapag-Lloyd Deal
  • Friede Goldman Halter Announces Contract and Options Worth Up to $78 M
  • Osprey Maritime To Sell LNG Operations For $635 Million
  • Minoan Seeks Capital Increase for Fleet Renewal Program
  • Another Takeover for Carnival Corp.?
  • Singapore-Flagged Tanker Sinks Off Malaysia's West Coast
  • New Zealand Works To Fix NZ Refining's Clog Up
  • Faulty Sprinklers Keep Norwegian Cruise Ship in Port
  • Analysts Predict Hutchison Whampoa Expansion Will Offer Long Term Benefits

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 29, 2001
  • Genmar to splurge $274m on 10 vessels
    The Marshall Islands-registered company's buying spree is line with its initial public offering plan.
  • Casade General liquidates dry-dock for $25m
    Proceeds from the sale will go mainly to writing off a $22m debt.
  • Loki set to trade Jahre Viking to 2006
    Norway's Loki is upbeat on market prospects despite continued losses and weaker first quarter rates.
  • Newport News takeover dispute drags on
    The US justice department seeks anti-trust related information on General Dynamics-Newport News merger plan.
  • Costa Crociere secures $220m credit
    The revolving credit will help pay for construction of three new passenger liners.
  • Attica profits axed
    Borrowings on new ships slash first quarter profits for Greek ferry operator Attica Enterprises.
  • Clarkson hints at fresh acquisitions
    Shipbroker Clarkson's chairman Michael Beckett is upbeat on the company's prospects.
  • APL to pioneer safe cargo system
    DNV system aims to cut massive container damage bill.
  • Container lines crying out for better infrastructure
    Major players want to see two or three boxship hub ports created in India, but who will foot the bill?
  • Join up John says NSA
    Norwegian shipowner who isn't invited to join national association.
  • Ro-pax debut costs Guangzhou Shipyard dear
    The Chinese yard's breakthrough ro-pax newbuilding project is facing delays and hefty cost overruns.
  • China battles chemical tanker spill fallout
    Officials in China are fighting the after effects of a chemical spill resulting from a collision.
  • The World wins ship of the year
    Knut Kloster concept for floating apartment resort gains award as Nor-Shipping opens.
  • Novoship in Kazakhstan joint venture
    The Russian owner is reportedly setting up a tanker company with the central Asian republic.
  • SPaP sell-off completed
    The state-owned Slovakian shipping firm will be transferred to private hands.
  • Algerian millionaire reveals shopping list
    Industrial tycoon Issad Rebrab has set up his own shipping company and plans to buy six vessels.
  • Pakistani owners line up for budget
    A consortium of Pakistani owners is waiting on promised tax breaks to splash out on tonnage.
  • Losses loom large at Namsos Trafikkselskap
    Net losses are mounting at the Norway's passengership owner Namsos Trafikkselskap.
  • Hanjin Heavy books a loss in the first quarter
    Korean chaebol goes into the red on the back of slower sales volume.

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FREIGHT TERMINALS
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
PORTS
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
PORTS
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
PORTS
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
SHIPPING
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
PORTS
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
PORTS
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
PORTS
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
PORTS
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
PIRACY
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
PORTS
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
SHIPYARDS
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
NEWS
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
COMPANIES
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
PORTS
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
PORTS
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
PORTS
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
PORTS
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
SHIPPING
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
PORTS
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
TRUCKING
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
TRUCKING
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
COMPANIES
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
NEWS
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
ASSOCIATIONS
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
SHIPPING
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
SHIPPING
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
PORTS
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
SHIPPING
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
PORTS
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
ASSOCIATIONS
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
CRUISES
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
SHIPPING
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
PORTS
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
ASSOCIATIONS
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
SHIPPING
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
SHIPPING
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
PORTS
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
PORTS
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
COMPANIES
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
LOGISTICS
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
PORTS
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected
SHIPPING
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
ASSOCIATIONS
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
COMPANIES
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
COMPANIES
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
TRANSPORTATION
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
PORTS
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
PORTS
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
PORTS
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
SHIPPING
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
SHIPYARDS
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
SHIPPING
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
SHIPPING
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
PORTS
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
PORTS
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
SHIPPING
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
COMPANIES
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
SHIPPING
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
SHIPPING
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
SHIPPING
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
INDUSTRY
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
SHIPPING
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
PORTS
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
PORTS
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
CRUISES
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
COMPANIES
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
LOGISTICS
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
PORTS
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
SHIPYARDS
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
PORTS
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
OFFSHORE
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
PORTS
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
INDUSTRY
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
FINANCING
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
LOGISTICS
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
SAFETY & SECURITY
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
COMPANIES
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
ACCIDENTS
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COMPANIES
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
PORTS
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
COMPANIES
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
SHIPPING
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
SHIPPING
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
ACCIDENTS
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
LAW
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
PORTS
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
PORTS
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
CEREMONIES
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
PORTS
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
SHIPPING
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
JOBS
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
COMPANIES
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
SHIPYARDS
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
SHIPPING
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
PORTS
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
ASSOCIATIONS
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
TRUCKING
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
COMPANIES
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
COMPANIES
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
PORTS
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
ACCIDENTS
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
INDUSTRY
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
PORTS
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
SHIPPING
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
PORTS
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
MOURNING
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
COMPANIES
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
AWARDS
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
PORTS
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
PORTS
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
PORTS
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
PORTS
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
AVIATION
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
ASSOCIATIONS
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
NEWS
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
PORTS
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
SHIPPING
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
SHIPPING
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
PORTS
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
PORTS
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
TRUCKING
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
ENVIRONMENT
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
ASSOCIATIONS
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
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
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
COMPANIES
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
CRUISES
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
PORTS
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
SHIPPING
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
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