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September 13, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container arm drags P&O into 44m loss at half time
    UK-based shipping and transport giant P&O announced yesterday a first-half loss of 44 million , compared with a 90 million profit over the same period last year, dragged down by its half interest in P&O Nedlloyd.
  • Box volumes at Melbourne port hit record high
  • Ferry crew to face misdemeanour charges
  • US detains Senator ship
  • MPA on bunkers
  • US antitrust staff recommend approval for cruise line mergers
  • P&O Princess sues AIG over Sept 11 claim
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing delaying 500 jet deliveries
    BOEING is to reschedule deliveries of 500 jetliners - more than a year's worth of production - since the Sept 11 attacks sent many of its airline customers into a tailspin.
  • US invasion threat casts new cloud over airline recovery
  • US may require airlines to pay US$750m a year for security
  • Embraer, AVIC II in tie-up to build 50-seat jets in China
  • JAS considers ending tie-ups with KLM, Northwest

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container arm drags P&O into 44m loss at half time
    UK-based shipping and transport giant P&O announced yesterday a first-half loss of 44 million , compared with a 90 million profit over the same period last year, dragged down by its half interest in P&O Nedlloyd.
  • Box volumes at Melbourne port hit record high
  • Ferry crew to face misdemeanour charges
  • US detains Senator ship
  • MPA on bunkers
  • US antitrust staff recommend approval for cruise line mergers
  • P&O Princess sues AIG over Sept 11 claim
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing delaying 500 jet deliveries
    BOEING is to reschedule deliveries of 500 jetliners - more than a year's worth of production - since the Sept 11 attacks sent many of its airline customers into a tailspin.
  • US invasion threat casts new cloud over airline recovery
  • US may require airlines to pay US$750m a year for security
  • Embraer, AVIC II in tie-up to build 50-seat jets in China
  • JAS considers ending tie-ups with KLM, Northwest

Sched Netweb site
  • AP Moller to buy Torm Lines
  • Port of Long Beach sees record breaking throughput
  • John Menzies appoints new chief executive
  • Dredging continues at Port of Manila's Pier 9
  • Panama Canal delays expected due to lock repairs
  • CP Ships takes delivery of new container vessel, the Aurora
  • China expansion for Muller and Partner as business flourishes
  • Emirates starts Mauritius service
  • Anderson joins Qantas board
  • United figures down

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
  • P&O suffers from P&O Nedlloyd
    British transport and property group P&O reported an interim loss, largely due to P&O Nedlloyd losses. P&O wants to get rid of the joint venture.
  • China Southern has second 747-400F Freighter
    China Southern Airlines took delivery of its second 747-400 freighter from Boeing.
  • Dragonair objects to Cathay's bid
    Hong Kong's Dragonair filed a formal objection with the government over Cathay Pacific's bid to resume services to China, the South China Morning Post reported.
  • Overflow from China boosts Hong Kong traffic
    Hong Kong ports appear to have recovered in the second quarter of 2002.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • US urged to put off 24-hour rule for cargo manifests - Global container lines fear sharp rise in costs
  • Mitsui OSK rebrands, renames HK regional headquarters
  • Star orders ship for Norwegian unit
  • Evergreen wins environmental excellence award from LA Port
  • Hamburg Sud joining carriers in new round-the-world service
  • Biggest dry dock completed in Ho Chi Minh City
  • Marine container plywood floor standards released
  • Cosco Pacific to invest in 4 China ports
  • Top Indonesian shipping cos in alliance talks
  • China Shipping Co to spend $ 120 m to build 5 terminals in China, LA
  • OTAL & its Dutch agent mark decade of co-operation
  • IMO issues reminder on SOLAS changes
  • Evergreen and PSA sign terminal agreement
  • PSA's portnet.com launches port community system for S. Africa
  • Maersk Logistics, Zim & PTP join C-TPAT
  • Taiwan to open up ports for transhipment from China
  • Nod for port, shipyard in central Vietnam
  • ECU-Line opens office in Tuscany region
  • ECU-Trans to Baltic states & CIS
  • Kerala 1st state to ink pacts with Chinese IT cos
  • Plastic lens comes under dumping scrutiny
  • Tuticorin Port cargo traffic up by 7.5 pc
  • Kandla Port facilities luring grains exporters-Vipul Mittra
  • Labour row at import CFS, JNP, hits box movement M. Baxi's
  • KLM to increase European, intercontinental capacities
  • Amsterdam Airport exceeds expectations
  • Dragonair plans to expand Asia-Pacific routes
  • SAA triumphs despite rising costs
  • Air China plans to offload freighter div. to form all-cargo airline
  • Southern Railway decides to rope in private players to build goods terminals; invites EoIs
  • IIMM workshop emphasises dire need & relevance of third-party logistics - Sponsored by Western Arya Logistics...
  • 1st Asia Maritime & Logistics Conference 2002 at Kuala Lumpur in mid-Oct.
  • SkyChain launches cargo tracking module
  • CEU executive panel clears conversion into EPC
  • CCIC plans to open showrooms abroad on franchise basis
  • 3-member committee formed to suggest measures for streamlining DGFT functioning
  • Jute goods exports set to soar further
  • Mills want hank yarn quota transferred to NHDC
  • Allow Indians to hold $ 2,000 in bank accounts: IMC
  • Use IT revolution to uplift people: Sam Pitroda
  • Seminar on "Doing Business with South Africa" tomorrow

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
  • Chemoil boosts Antwerp activities with storage tanks
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • Oil falls as Bush signals cooperation with UN on Iraq
  • Antwerp beating Rotterdam as ex-wharf prices ease in late trading
  • Tanker explosion off China
  • Bominflot staff announcement
  • Aggressive selling dents Singapore bunker prices
  • Firmer fuel oil in Suez
  • Italy's bunker market set to reverse previous gains?
  • Japans internal fueloil markets suck avails away from ports
  • Rotterdam market seen steady this morning
  • Montreal and Halifax market snapshot
  • Quiet in New York yesterday

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Turkish Airlines Cargo increases number of flights between Turkey and the Netherlands
  • Cast appoints MTA as agent in Denmark
  • New service launched between Europe, Africa and South America
  • DPWN wins contract with German Bundeswehr
  • P&O Trans European to run archives
  • Port of Lübeck on record course
  • Danish transport and logistics group DSV trebles net profits
  • Leman Holding A/S: mixed fortunes in fiscal year 2001
  • Suomen Posti Oy posts increase in turnover
  • Ferry service from Ventspils

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
  • Radiation probe of suspect box ship continues
    MSNBC.com is reporting that U.S. Special Operations forces today joined members of the Energy Department's NEST (Nuclear Emergency Search Team) in searching the containership Palermo Senator.

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
  • Corps of Engineers receives dredge project review team's report
  • Port of Vancouver, BC wants changes to place Canadian ports on par with U.S.
  • CP Ships builds new vessel for Europe/Australia trades
  • Port of Everett posts healthy financial statement
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine taps Noh as new company president

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Pacific Carriers clinches bumper panamax deal
    PACIFIC Carriers is taking 10 Japanese panamax bulker newbuildings on long-term charters and has confirmed an option of a panamax product tanker from Samsung. The Singapore company confirmed broker reports that it had done a deal to charter the 10 vessels for seven years from a number of smaller Japanese owners.
  • Multimillion WTC lawsuits filed against New York Port
    WITH exquisite timing, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has been hit by a wave of September 11-related lawsuits as companies and individuals rushed to beat a one-year legal deadline, writes John McLaughlin in New York.
  • Hint of US green light for rival bids boosts P&O Princess shares
    SHARES of P&O Princess showed a further turn of speed yesterday following reports that anti-trust staff at the US Federal Trade Commission have recommended that merger proposals from Carnival and Royal Caribbean Cruises should both be allowed to proceed.
  • September 11: One year on
    TO COMMEMORATE the first anniversary of the terror attacks on New York and Washington, Lloyd's List will be running a series of articles throughout this week examining how our readers have been affected, and how they will continue to change in this new landscape.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
  • Zambia to receive non-GM grain
  • FBI searches Palermo Senator
  • US shipping on terrorism alert
  • NYK to buy Ceres Terminals
  • ILO overhauls crewing convention
  • Broker warns on catastrophe cover
  • Mugabe agrees Libya barter deal
  • FTC expected to approve cruise bids
  • Rubino aground on heritage shore
  • Shippers council to fight charges
  • MOL trains in Montenegro
  • P&O Ned pulls P&O into the red
  • Australian lawyers jump ship
  • One Equity has full control of HDW
  • SCI 'will have a reserve price'
  • Builders differ in demand forecasts
  • LUKoil may move out of shipping
  • Philippine operator upgrades fleet
  • MISC acquires 14th LNG tanker

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
  • Containers sink P&O results
    The British transport and ports group swung to a pre-tax loss of £44.2 million ($68.95 million) for the first six months of the year on a steep loss at P&O Nedlloyd Container Line.
  • NYK Line acquires Ceres Terminals
    The agreement vaults the Japanese liner and logistics company to the top ranks of the world's box handlers.
  • Imports spur Long Beach record
    Record peak-season imports helped drive container cargo to an all-time monthly high at the Port of Long Beach.
  • Feds still checking hot ship
  • Halifax seeking security aid
  • First all-freight air link between China, Japan
  • U.S. pressuring Taiwan on Airbus deal: Report
  • APL Logistics opens in Venezuela
  • Vancouver girds for U.S. challenge
  • John Menzies appoints CEO
  • Dissidents' report slams Teamsters salaries
  • Repairs delay Panama Canal
  • Trinity declares dividend

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Katoen Natie reprend le groupe logistique canadien Guilbault
    Le groupe logistique anversois Katoen Natie (KN) a repris le groupe familial canadien Guilbault. Le montant de la transaction n’a pas été communiqué. Selon le président Fernand Huts, l’entreprise est “le Katoennatie du Canada”, le numéro un du marché logistique pour l’industrie pétrochimique et un acteur important du segment des articles de consommation au Canada. Dans le cadre de la stratégie de KN dans la région ALENA, le président Huts a annoncé le lancement de la troisième phase du Houston Polymers Terminal, un investissement de 100 mio. d’EUR dans ce qui doit devenir le plus vaste complexe logistique des Etats-Unis.
  • VW a abandonné son projet dans le camion en Europe
    Bernd Wiedemann, le patron de la division Nutzfahrzeuge de Volkswagen, a déclaré à Reuters en marge de l’IAA à Hanovre qu’il entendait doubler le chiffre d’affaires et le bénéfice de la branche “camions” dans les six ans à venir. Cet objectif ne sera toutefois pas réalisé via le développement d’activités camion en Europe, mais bien au Brésil. Nous avons en effet appris au cours d’un entretien exclusif avec Daniël Coppens, directeur “ventes et marketing” de VW Nfz, que le projet d’entrée sur le marché européen du camion a été abandonné.
  • Anvers renforce sa position de port d’entreposage de café
    Le port d’Anvers, tout comme ceux de Brême et Hambourg, ont été reconnu officiellement par le New York Board of Trade comme port de livraison pour le café Arabica. Le port scaldien renforce donc de la sorte sa position de plus grand port d’entreposage de café en Europe - où l’on trouve jusqu’à 4 mio. de sacs entreposés dans des magasins adaptés. La nouvelle a été annoncée par l’échevin du port, Leo Delwaide, et le président de l’Office belge du café, Patrick Installé, à l’occasion de la visite du port scaldien par Nestor Osorio Londoño, patron de l’International Coffee Organisation. Anvers est reconnu depuis le milieu des années 80 par le marché à terme de Londres pour le café Robusta.
  • La Rhénanie-Westphalie veut un engagement des Pays-Bas sur le Rhin d’Acier
    “Nous nous sommes engagés à aménager une troisième voie entre Emmerich et Oberhausen dans le cadre de la ligne de la Betuwe, ce qui améliorera sensiblement les perspectives de rentabilité de cette ligne ferroviaire. Il s’agit également d’un signal au gouvernement néerlandais que nous désirons réaliser le développement du réseau de transport en concertation, même quand il s’agit d’autres projets comme le Rhin d’Acier... C’est pourquoi nous attendons un signal positif de nos voisins néerlandais en ce qui concerne le Rhin d’Acier, la liaison ferroviaire entre Duisbourg et Anvers.”C’est ce qu’a déclaré le ministre-président Wolfgang Clement de l’Etat fédéré allemand de Rhénanie-Westphalie dans son discours à l’occasion de l’inauguration officielle du nouveau terminal à containers trimodal DIT à Duisbourg. Clement a souligné que la réactivation du Rhin d’Acier améliorera sensiblement la compétitivité du port de Duisbourg et permettra au port rhénan de renforcer son rayonnement international.

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
  • The World secures cabotage waiver
    Ship residents may embark and disembark at all US ports.
  • Lakers making up for slow start
    The total dry-bulk cargo transported in August rose 6% from one year ago.
  • Senator Lines to pay demurrage charges
    Demurrage charges for Palermo Senator are put at $20,000-25,000 per day.
  • WBC seeks new horizons
    Norwegian handymax chief Tonny Thorsen sizes up diversification.
  • Grenade blast hits WG&A office
    More than one grenade exploded near shipping office in southern Philippines.
  • Anangel boost for Coeclerici
    John Angelicoussis takes a swim in Italian capesize pool.
  • Burning ro-ro runs aground on South African coast
    Dire weather forces drifting and abandoned Italian ship ashore at Cape St Lucia.
  • US authorities still searching Senator containership
    USCG, FBI and energy department officials are going through 655 containers onboard Palermo Senator.
  • Ebsworth bites at rival
    Top Australian marine lawyer Drew James sets sail from Norton White.
  • Ballast Nedam bails out
    Dutch group ready to sell stake in dredging giant Ballast Ham.
  • Lightering continues aboard grounded Sea Mariner
    Salvage team working toward refloating Interorient tanker stuck on sand off Copenhagen.
  • Losses widen at Russia's Fesco
    Far Eastern Shipping Co's new boss Yevgeny Ambrosov has to halt the owner's slide in 2002.
  • Groupe Bourbon boosts interim earnings
    French bulker and offshore player enjoyed soaring net profit in the first half.
  • Container woes batter P&O
    UK group's ports making money, but share of P&O Nedlloyd costing it dearly.
  • NYK buys Ceres Terminals
    Japanese Line becomes one of the world's top container handlers.
  • Two men missing after tanker explosion off China
    Eight more crew seriously injured after small ship runs aground off Guangdong province.
  • District inks PSV deal with Kerr McGee
    Norwegian offshore operator orders new tonnage on back of charter with US energy company.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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