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August 21, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Klang's Northport begins terminal 3 expansion
    UPPING the challenge to Singapore for regional transhipment volumes, Port Klang's Northport yesterday launched its Container Terminal 3 expansion, which will ultimately boost its annual capacity to 4 million TEUs .
  • Manager of S'pore Cruise Centre resigns
  • Star orders ship for Norwegian unit
  • Vietnam to salvage shipwreck treasure
Air and Land Transport
  • Air China upbeat about relaunch of Beijing-NY route
    UNFAZED by the financial turmoil in the US airline industry, Air China officials have predicted that their relaunched direct flights from Beijing to New York will be among their most popular yet.
  • Qantas suspends shares, may raise A$1b
  • Log Book

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Klang's Northport begins terminal 3 expansion
    UPPING the challenge to Singapore for regional transhipment volumes, Port Klang's Northport yesterday launched its Container Terminal 3 expansion, which will ultimately boost its annual capacity to 4 million TEUs .
  • Manager of S'pore Cruise Centre resigns
  • Star orders ship for Norwegian unit
  • Vietnam to salvage shipwreck treasure
Air and Land Transport
  • Air China upbeat about relaunch of Beijing-NY route
    UNFAZED by the financial turmoil in the US airline industry, Air China officials have predicted that their relaunched direct flights from Beijing to New York will be among their most popular yet.
  • Qantas suspends shares, may raise A$1b
  • Log Book

Sched Netweb site
  • Seaboard acquires Concorde's Central America service
  • Cronos posts higher Q2 profits, box lease demand rises
  • Shanghai port reports 31pc jump in box traffic
  • Manila terminal reports rise in box lifting speeds
  • Shanghai opens international sourcing centre
  • Evergreen, LT drop Trieste, Singapore on FEM
  • KLM expands in Norway, launches Trondheim service
  • Boeing begins countdown on first 747-400ER freighter
  • Polar grows trans-Atlantic services frequencies
  • Air-India okays lease of 2 aircraft
  • Delta chairman & CFO affirm SEC filings

Cargowebweb site
AUGUST 20, 2002
  • Schenker acquires Portuguese joint-venture
    Schenker AG acquired all the shares of its Portuguese subsidiary company, Biermann-Schenker Transitarios, Lda., with retroactive effect from 1 January 2002 in order to consolidate and expand its position in the Portuguese market.
  • Chemical leak Dutch rail cargo
    Parts of the central Dutch town of Amersfoort were evacuated Tuesday after a train carrying the very dangerous chemical acrylonitrile started leaking.
  • VTG bid on VTG-Lehnkering
    VTG Vereinigte Tanklager und Transportmittel GmbH, a subsidiary of Hapag-Lloyd AG, has decided to acquire the outstanding shares of VTG-Lehnkering AG, Hamburg/Duisburg, this year on the basis of a squeeze-out procedure.
  • Union coalition to politicians Canada
    1000 trade unionists will rally in Vancouver, Canada, later today in defence of Australian jobs.
  • Deutsche Post with only 1.5 million euro donation
    The catastrophic floods in parts of Germany have plunged many people into disaster - amongst them also countless postal employees.
  • Maersk Sealand opens Pier 400
    Maersk Sealand held opening ceremonies for its Pier 400 terminal in Los Angeles, billing the 484-acre facility as the largest proprietary container terminal in the world.
  • Better result Liverpool port
    Mersey Docks said in the six months ended 30 June 2002 turnover continued to improve, increasing by 6.6 per cent to 133 million pound.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Kakinada-Marakkanam to be named 4th national waterway
  • Petronet LNG may sign GSPA by Aug-end
  • Sea Services to introduce new feeder service from August 28 - Colombo-Kolkata-Haldia every fortnight
  • Cargomar group pitches for regular cricket tournaments
  • IMC seeks product catalogues for display at India Fair in Osaka
  • Dumping duty on acrylic fibre from Italy mooted
  • German companies scouting for JVs in farm, food processing machineries in India
  • Shuttle/less loom imports spurt
  • Nepal seeks changes in trade treaty with India
  • New single-day granite loading record set at New Mangalore Port
  • Minister hands over extended container berth at Chennai Port to CCTPL - Total quayline of 885 metres
  • Another berthing feat by Mumbai Port
  • m.v. Silver Clipper creates maritime history for Mundra Port
  • Rlys haul 12 pc more freight in April-July
  • Air Cargo Complex opened in Bangalore - Concor, HAL, MSIL join hands to give trade a better deal
  • High-level task force formed to formulate strategy for textile industry's growth
  • No immediate plan to cut Bank Rate
  • Govt to relaunch 'Festival of India'
  • Inflation rate declines by 0.19 pc to 2.66 pc
  • Capexil to set up brand promotion centre in US
  • Core projects investment: CII wants banks to aid private sector
  • SMEs seek hike in investment limit
  • Mangalore set to become 2nd IT destination
  • IMC panel to hold meeting with Polish envoy

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 20, 2002
  • All quiet in Africa
  • Troubled US company seeks exit from Baltic refinery
  • WTI crude breaks above $30 ahead of APIs
  • Sale of Sri Lanka state supplier to private investor finalised today
  • Rotterdam stabilises after morning gains
  • Suez enquiries gain some momentum
  • High prices equal good avails in Hong Kong
  • Brazil bunker prices move after static month
  • Split OPEC will keep market guessing on post-September output
  • Oil hits one-year high
  • Uruguay: demand picks up
  • Mixed trends on Canada's East Coast

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 20, 2002
  • Santa Barbara Airlines Cargo extends its coverage of South America
  • Cameroon Airlines appoints European Cargo Services
  • Port of Wilmington, NC, handles record volume of breakbulk cargo
  • Schenker acquires complete control of Portuguese subsidiary Biermann-Schenker
  • Ports of Auckland report strong financial performance and good volume growth
  • KLM Cargo to increase its schedule in the next winter season
  • Azkar opens new logistics centre near Madrid
  • APL Logistics expands its supply-chain business in Chile
  • Tenth newbuilding for Arkas
  • Leghorn tightens security

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 20, 2002
  • Star Cruises takes Project America ships
    It's official: Star Cruises' NCL is taking the Project America hull and materials
  • Bollinger delivers ATB
    Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., has delivered DBL101, the first of four double hull, ocean service, oil tank barges to K-Sea Transportation . Bollinger also retrofitted the K-Sea tug TASMAN SEA with a JAK coupler system, creating an ATB unit

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Star Cruises cuts deal for two Project America hulls
    Star Cruises has cut a deal to buy out the two partially-completed Project America vessels from Northrop's Ingalls shipyard in Mississippi, in a move likely to have dire consequences for the Title XI ship finance programme in the US.
  • German yard early with first MoD ro-ro
    Hurst Point, the first of a series of ro-ro ships being built for Andrew Weir Shipping, has been delivered ahead of schedule into service for the Ministry of Defence's Strategic Sealift Service.
  • MarAd stipulates US ships must carry military cargoes
    THE US Department of Defense has told major defence contractor Raytheon that it must use US-flag ships to carry military cargoes under government contracts, writes John McLaughlin in New York.
  • Baltic white knight to rescue Strategic
    THE Baltic Exchange is playing white knight to troubled shipbroking software house Strategic, buying up the company for an undisclosed sum.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 20, 2002
  • Ambassadors protest Canal toll hike
  • NCL lobbies for Hawaii exemption
  • Chennai terminal wins praise
  • Actinor raises $174M from sales
  • Baltic Exchange acquires Strategic
  • Megabulker for Brazilian ore
  • Ghent, Terneuzen to co-operate
  • Caribbeans seek to cure cruise slip
  • Manila depot avoids congestion
  • Mjellem & Karlsen Verft bankrupt
  • USCG extends dobbers hotline
  • China to take part in yard talks
  • NCL to acquire Project America hull
  • Aframax tanker rates plunge
  • Marijuana shipment seized

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 20, 2002
  • Martinair adds Chicago to cargo network
    The service, to start Sept. 19, will expand to nine the number of U.S. destinations for the Dutch carrier.
  • Horizon upgrades ship-management software
  • NYRR posts first-ever quarterly profit
  • Lufthansa appoints North American sales agent
  • Brazilian airline names new CEO
  • Indian container terminal gets room to expand
  • Taipei airport area seeks free-zone status

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • KLM Cargo introduit le service fret Liège-Budapest
    KLM Cargo introduira le 15 septembre prochain trois vols fret vers Budapest, dont deux depuis Liège. Au cours de la prochaine saison d’hiver, qui débutera le 27 octobre, la division fret de la compagnie aérienne néerlandaise pourra en outre profiter de différentes hausses de fréquence et/ou de capacité. En ce qui concerne le transport de passagers, le marché britannique a fait l’objet d’une attention toute particulière.
  • Modeste bénéfice pour OOCL au premier semestre
    OOIL, le holding de la famille Tung qui contrôle Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), est parvenu à clôturer le premier semestre hors des chiffres rouges, ce que le CFO Nick Sims qualifie “d’excellente prestation eu égard au contexte”. Le président Tung Chee-chen attribue la baisse du bénéfice aux frets peu élevés suite aux faibles contrats de service de l’année dernière et à la surcapacité générale côté offre.
  • Kögel jouera la carte de l’innovation à l’IAA
    Le constructeur de carrosseries et de semi-remorques allemand Kögel présentera divers nouveaux produits à l’IAA de Hanovre. Il s’agit du nouveau Cargo-MAXX plus, de la semi-remorque bâchée Cargo-MAXXTIR, d’une version légère de la semi-remorque réfrigérée EuroCooler et de la nouvelle génération de semi-remorques à bennes basculantes.

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 20, 2002
  • Price spike for Tsakos shares
    The stock has rebounded from all-time low of $9.42 to $13.35 in less than a week.
  • Taiwan Navigation breaks bearish trend
    First half net income jumps by 103% from a year ago to $10.08m.
  • Cosco Shipping posts income drop
    Net income in January-June fell by 28.3% from a year ago to CNY 35.19m.
  • Belships sinks further into the red
    Norwegian owner struggles to find a chink of hope across its fleet interests.
  • Nomadic bullish on reefer revival
    Owner optimistic that the reefer market is moving into a better balance.
  • Actinor keeps selling
    Troubled Norwegian owner disposes of more car carriers and bulkers.
  • CSDC talks up second half prospects
    Parent company boss Li Kelin says may transfer assets to Hong Kong arm.
  • Ryndam in trouble again
    The cruiseship has allegedly discharged 250 gallons of partially treated water into the ocean.
  • Bergesen scraps VLCC
    Norwegian owner sends 1970s tonnage to Chinese breakers in wake of dismal results.
  • Baltic Exchange buys Strategic
    Indebted shipping software developer to be taken over by freight market.
  • NCL details Project America buy
    Norwegian Cruise Line has been outlining its plans for the first hull from Northrop Grumman.
  • RasGas set to commit to LNG ships
    Japanese owners and A P Moller lining up for four new vessels at Samsung.
  • Bergen yard goes bankrupt
    Mjellem & Karlsen axes 450 jobs after owner rejects capital injection plea.
  • MOL opts for new steel in anti-corrosion battle
    Japanese owner to test new NKK developed steel type on tank decks of two VLCC newbuildings.
  • Austal sees profits double to AUD30m
    Aussie fast ferry specialist booked a healthy set of full-year figures despite depressed market conditions.
  • Kyokuyo Shipyard in management reshuffle
    Tomokazu Okamoto is new CEO at Japanese yard as mid-size builders faces uncertain times.
  • Keppel inks Verolme Botlek buy
    Expansionist Singapore marine group finalises acquisition of final piece in global presence.
  • Northrop sells Project America assets
    Norwegian Cruise Line will take over two half-completed ships by 30 September.

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Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
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.
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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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
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
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
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
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
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
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
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