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March 1, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping industry now stands united on vital issues
    THE shipping industry has moved a long way in fostering a collective dialogue on the issues and problems vital to the health of the industry, according to the chairman of the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners .
  • IMC moving to delist shares in HK, S'pore
  • Tasmanian govt expected to bail out ailing Incat
  • P&O Princess may re-submit merger deal
Air and Land Transport
  • FAA accused of ignoring warnings before Sept 11
    THE US Federal Aviation Administration ignored multiple warnings of flight security breaches before the Sept 11 terrorist attacks, an employee of the agency said.
  • United to start stun gun training for pilots
  • 13 cleaners with fake IDs caught in secure part of Boston airport
  • Emirates signs US$1.5b GE-P&W engine deal
  • Virgin Blue may buy Ansett terminals
  • Log Book

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping industry now stands united on vital issues
    THE shipping industry has moved a long way in fostering a collective dialogue on the issues and problems vital to the health of the industry, according to the chairman of the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners .
  • IMC moving to delist shares in HK, S'pore
  • Tasmanian govt expected to bail out ailing Incat
  • P&O Princess may re-submit merger deal
Air and Land Transport
  • FAA accused of ignoring warnings before Sept 11
    THE US Federal Aviation Administration ignored multiple warnings of flight security breaches before the Sept 11 terrorist attacks, an employee of the agency said.
  • United to start stun gun training for pilots
  • 13 cleaners with fake IDs caught in secure part of Boston airport
  • Emirates signs US$1.5b GE-P&W engine deal
  • Virgin Blue may buy Ansett terminals
  • Log Book

Sched Netweb site
  • CSXWT, Caucedo break ground in Dominican Republic
  • Weak economy slows container trade at Long Beach
  • Cap San Raphael christened in South Korea
  • US-Singapore free trade touted
  • Safmarine absorbs Himalaya Express into services
  • New management team for Scandinavian Conterm
  • Cathay CEO assesses state of industry at Asian Aerospace
  • Mettler Toledo selects Kuehne & Nagel as air cargo provider
  • Hainan Airlines buys into Cambodian flag carrier
  • Guiyang-Macau route launched

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2002
  • Vopak 0,8 per cent down after results
  • Uniglory and Wan Hai join forces
  • US Agency pushing pre-screening
  • US nationwide delivery service launched
  • Ansett's dead is Qantas' bread

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2002
  • Sluggish demand on the US West Coast
  • Tight product avails on the American East Coast
  • Great Belt and the Baltic States
  • Firm market in the ARA
  • Brazil market update
  • Gas oil firm in Italy and Malta
  • Healthy avails reported in Istanbul
  • Weak demand in Suez
  • Fujairah and Mina Qaboos market snapshot
  • Chile market report
  • Russian oil company prepares for big boost in exports
  • Big drop in Japanese crude oil imports
  • Singapore fuel oil firmer again, tight avails short term
  • Korean fuel oil prices advance ahead of holiday
  • Morning report from Marine Bunkering

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Geodis invests in Germany
  • Geodis ex-boss sets up new firm
  • Logistics loco Lyons
  • Bolloré with slight growth
  • Dimotrans enlarges
  • Mory streamlines logistics
  • UCI partners organization for the disabled
  • Logistics for car seats

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2002
  • Tidewater takes delivery of 260 ft PSV
    Tidewater Inc. today announced that it has taken delivery of the M/V Miss Jane Tide. This is Tidewater's first VS 480 platform supply vessel built by the company's own Quality Shipyards,
  • Document discrepancies mean detentions
    The Coast Guard has detained two vessels in Alaska when seafarers couldn't produced correct documentation
  • Hornbeck announces management changes, revenue growth
    Fleet expansion boosts earnings

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2002
  • Coast Guard holds freight vessels for officers' failure to produce papers
  • Commerce secretary leading trade mission to China
  • Port of Portland hosting open house at Troutdale Airport today
  • Crowley Marine Services tugs move drilling rig to Russian oil field
  • Air cargo group taps Spain for 2004 international forum

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • A Equinox il 15% della Moby invest
  • Venezia divisa sulle crociere
    Un eventuale stop mette a rischio il nuovo terminal passeggeri da 15 milioni € pronto per giugno

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • VIP cast at Norland's farewell
    One of the great old ladies of the sea said goodbye this week as P & O ferry Norland made her final crossing from Hull to Zeebruge. On board to pay tribute to the only North Sea ferry to carry troops in the Falklands conflict were former master Don Ellerby along with some of the crew and members of the Parachute Regiment. The guest list also included former governor of the Falklands Sir Rex Hunt and his wife Mavis.
  • Atlantic lines face new Brussels fines
    MANY of the world's leading container lines face the prospect of further huge fines from Brussels after losing a groundbreaking legal appeal over their antitrust immunity.
  • ResidenSea stops The World in row over unfinished work
    A LOUD raspberry cut across the fanfare of hype heralding the maiden voyage of The World yesterday, as the ship's owner and the yard building her fell out over the ship's readiness.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2002
  • TACA shrugs off court reverse
  • Have your say
  • Top cruise port drops guard on drugs
  • AMCV cruise ship project dead
  • Columbia River dredging moves ahead
  • Shippers hail victory over TAA/FEFC
  • Levant trade indicators improve
  • Indian budget good for owners
  • Taiwan Strait cargo crossing a first
  • Asian neighbours oppose wage rise
  • Employers pursue hard line with ITF
  • IHI in new shipbuilding venture
  • Bulk joint venture launched
  • Grupo Boluda eyes CMR
  • Kværner to get fine money back
  • Taiwan carriers combine liner service
  • EU firm on subsidies issue
  • North Korea to receive food aid
  • Canada considers stowaway plan
  • Algoma profits surge
  • Korean lines impose new box charge
  • Ellicott 're-structuring'
  • France to extend Med monitoring area

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2002
  • Air France Cargo joins GF-X; Lufthansa, BA plan more e-bookings
    The airline's move to join the online marketplace will boost air cargo's Web presence.
  • Carriers facing huge fines after appeal is denied in landmark anti-trust case
    A European court rejected a claim by the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement that the European Commission acted illegally in removing their anti-trust immunity to jointly set inland freight rates.
  • Shipper groups form rail competition coalition
  • New container vessel for Zim
  • Record earnings for Deutsche Post
  • Customs updates CAFRA recovery process
  • BNSF expands guaranteed intermodal service
  • Customs to begin collecting duties on costumes
  • First direct China voyage to Taiwan in 53 years
  • Marad pushing box pre-screening, port worker ID system
  • Senate witnesses agree on container pre-screening
  • FMC probing Fla. tug franchises

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Le shortsea est en plein essor dans les ports flamands
    Les trafics shortsea ont une part de 51,45% dans le trafic global des principaux ports maritimes flamands. Notons que des 190,33 mio. de t de cargaisons traitées l’an dernier à Anvers, Zeebrugge, Gand et Ostende, 97,92 mio. de t ont été transportées dans le segment du cabotage. Par rapport à 2000, la part du trafic shortsea dans ces ports a augmenté de quasiment 2%. C’est ce qui ressort des chiffres de Promotie Shortsea Shipping Vlaanderen.
  • Le groupe Essers reprend Super Liner Cargo
    Le transporteur de fret aérien Super Liner Cargo a finalement trouvé un repreneur pour ses activités en la personne du groupe logistique H. Essers. Les rumeurs quant à une éventuelle reprise circulaient depuis un certain temps déjà, mais l’opération ne pouvait se faire que si Super Liner Cargo évitait la faillite. Le troisième transporteur routier de fret aérien d’Europe opère sous concordat depuis la semaine dernière. Le montant de la transaction n’a pas été révélé.
  • Mory Group a racheté trois sociétés en 2001
    C’est dans la plus grande discrétion que Mory Group a réalisé trois opérations de croissance externe au cours de 2001. Les sociétés Europa, Sotrapoise et Ditrans ont été acquises respectivement aux mois d’août, septembre et décembre de l’année dernière. La première société renforce le pôle d’activité à l’international, la deuxième celui de la messagerie routière et la troisième celui de la logistique. L’ensemble reflète très fidèlement la stratégie de développement du groupe qui repose sur les trois pôles cités.

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2002
  • Golar LNG will list in US this year
    John Fredriksen's LNG company spent over $2.4m on plans for a US stocklisting last year.
  • Coeclerici signs pact with Ceres
    Paolo Clerici hails benefit of 20 ship bulk carrier merger.
  • Owners seek pay concessions
    ITF under pressure to agree flag of convenience wage freeze.
  • Two new Tidewater vessels enter time charter
    The rate secured for the time charter is put at $20,000 per day.
  • Expansion costs hit Attica Enterprises
    Baltic ferry venture boosts Greek group's revenues in 2001, but newbuilding expenses reduce profit.
  • Scrap buyers assess effects of Indian budget
    Largest tanker sold for scrap yet this year goes to India, as details of import duty rises emerge.
  • Kvaerner to get fine money back
    German authorities owe shipbuilder DEM 117m after court ruling on breach of capacity at Warnow.
  • American Commercial Lines up for sale
    Danielson Holding is to pay $92.5m for the financially troubled US barge company.
  • Belships reviews pooling
    Sverre Jorgen Tidemand in talks about role in Veder gas carrier pool.
  • The World sails into trouble
    Owner claims Fosen Mek delay but yard says $330m ship will be ready.
  • Austal "on target" despite profit slump
    Australian yard's first-half earnings took a dive, but it remains confident of meeting full-year forecast.
  • Strintzis Lines profit soars
    Newbuildings boost returns for Greek ferry owner intent on fleet renewal.
  • Peter G Livanos cuts Odfjell stake
    Greek owner pockets $140,000 from share sale but deal not significant.
  • TMM suffers sharp net income drop
    The Mexican multimodal group's 2001 net income fell by 35% to $8.7m.
  • Mitsubishi gives NYK ammonia debut
    Japanese shipping giant orders first ammonia carrier to export cargos from Indonesia.
  • Babcock Borsig stuck in the red
    The company's net loss widened in the October-December quarter to $66m.
  • Mehrotra wins Amer Reefer court victory
    Bondholders Vroon and Kristian Siem fail in bid to appoint trustee, as Ravi Mehrotra retains control of fleet.
  • DNV builds share of world fleet
    A fifth of all ships ordered last year will be built to Det Norske Veritas class.
  • Disappointing year for Vopak
    Profits at Dutch products and chemical tanker owner hit by one-off costs in 2001.
  • Canada fines polluting Orix bulker
    Japanese ship operator pleads guilt to Sable Island pollution incident.

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Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› 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
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
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.
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
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
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
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.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
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
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
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
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