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February 26, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises chalks up narrower Y2001 loss
    MALAYSIA's Star Cruises Group recorded a narrower US$8.4 million net loss in 2001 compared with its US$29.6 million loss in 2000, despite a massive 47 per cent dive in operating income exacerbated by the events of Sept 11.
  • Alliance to revamp Asia-Europe services
  • S Net Freight sets up operations in Japan
Air and Land Transport
  • BA promises not to sell its stake, says Qantas chief
    BRITISH Airways has promised not to sell its 22 per cent stake in the Australian flag carrier, Qantas Airways, said Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon.
  • EADS seeks to team up with ST Engineering
  • Sydney airport sale may resume next month
  • S'pore, China to expand air services
  • Analysts raise doubts over Ansett takeover
  • Berlin seeks EC nod to aid Lufthansa
Features
  • Working to overcome terrorist threat
    COULD a terrorist bomb get through the port in Savannah hidden in one of the more than 800,000 cargo containers passing through each year? 'Yes, it could,' US Coast Guard Cmdr Jim McDonald said.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises chalks up narrower Y2001 loss
    MALAYSIA's Star Cruises Group recorded a narrower US$8.4 million net loss in 2001 compared with its US$29.6 million loss in 2000, despite a massive 47 per cent dive in operating income exacerbated by the events of Sept 11.
  • Alliance to revamp Asia-Europe services
  • S Net Freight sets up operations in Japan
Air and Land Transport
  • BA promises not to sell its stake, says Qantas chief
    BRITISH Airways has promised not to sell its 22 per cent stake in the Australian flag carrier, Qantas Airways, said Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon.
  • EADS seeks to team up with ST Engineering
  • Sydney airport sale may resume next month
  • S'pore, China to expand air services
  • Analysts raise doubts over Ansett takeover
  • Berlin seeks EC nod to aid Lufthansa
Features
  • Working to overcome terrorist threat
    COULD a terrorist bomb get through the port in Savannah hidden in one of the more than 800,000 cargo containers passing through each year? 'Yes, it could,' US Coast Guard Cmdr Jim McDonald said.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises chalks up narrower Y2001 loss
    MALAYSIA's Star Cruises Group recorded a narrower US$8.4 million net loss in 2001 compared with its US$29.6 million loss in 2000, despite a massive 47 per cent dive in operating income exacerbated by the events of Sept 11.
  • Alliance to revamp Asia-Europe services
  • S Net Freight sets up operations in Japan
Air and Land Transport
  • BA promises not to sell its stake, says Qantas chief
    BRITISH Airways has promised not to sell its 22 per cent stake in the Australian flag carrier, Qantas Airways, said Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon.
  • EADS seeks to team up with ST Engineering
  • Sydney airport sale may resume next month
  • S'pore, China to expand air services
  • Analysts raise doubts over Ansett takeover
  • Berlin seeks EC nod to aid Lufthansa
Features
  • Working to overcome terrorist threat
    COULD a terrorist bomb get through the port in Savannah hidden in one of the more than 800,000 cargo containers passing through each year? 'Yes, it could,' US Coast Guard Cmdr Jim McDonald said.

Sched Netweb site
  • New direct consolidation service for Shanghai
  • Hong Kong's Cheoy Lee Shipyard in for cleanup
  • Hanjin Taipei enters into Pendulum II service
  • K Line appoints new MD
  • SAS reports Vasteras Airport to Competition Authority
  • UPS combines subsidiaries
  • Airborne top executives retire

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Intellectual honesty holds key to better governance - BCCI's Leadership Lecture Series - Michael Pinto
  • Oldendorff Indotrans celebrates year of fruitful operations at JN Port - Bjoern Ihlenfeld pledges to strive for increased traffic volumes
  • TNWA upgrades 3 Asia-Europe services - Selects Gioia Tauro as new Med. hub
  • Cardamom team to study Guatemalan techniques
  • IASC team to study Indian oilseeds scenario
  • Global Network inks MoU with S. African consultancy firm
  • Mid-course corrections in Export Strategy not ruled out: Prasad
  • IDMA seeks one-time extension of Vabal scheme
  • Port workers to stage 'dharna' before Parliament on Thurs
  • Coffee Board announces transport subsidy
  • Forex reserves up by $ 201 million to $ 49,766 million
  • Centre may allot Rs 17 cr for state apparel parks
  • Central excise rules amended for Budget day clearances
  • Union Cabinet clears path to labour reforms
  • Build India brands in IT, exhorts Nasscom Chief
  • SGS seminar on export promotion via E-com. in Hyderabad on Feb. 27
  • Suresh Kotak elected new IMC President - Shailesh V. Haribhakti Vice-President
  • SEZ near Cochin airport in conceptual stage

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2002
  • PetroChina and Pertamina in possible oil exploration and refinery cooperation
  • Market report for Chile
  • Rodriguez forecasts low Q2 demand, hopes for Russian cooperation on cuts
  • Poland: Ship-Service announces that PKN Orlen SA takes big shareholding
  • Brazil market update
  • Big price spread in very mixed Korean market
  • Rotterdam morning market report
  • Quiet Singapore markets opens steady after holiday

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2002
  • Ownership change for P&I Club manager
    The Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc., (SCB) which manages the American Club, the only P&I Club domiclied in the America's has now been demerged from Marsh, Inc.
  • GlobalSantaFe sells jackup
    GlobalSantaFe Corporation has sold the Key Bermuda offshore jackup drilling rig to Nabors Drilling International
  • ABS gets landmark German recognition
    Germany's See-Berufsgenossenschaft has approved ABS as a recognized organization for conducting safety surveys on German-flag vessels.

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2002
  • Port of Port Angeles taps Hart Crowser for repair and marine trade guidance
  • Consolidated Freightways gains $45 million in new financing
  • ITC looking for public input of free trade pact with Singapore
  • Port of Vancouver, USA hires environmental specialist
  • Ex Coos Bay port manager passes away in Indiana

The East Africanweb site
  • Mv 'Mapinduzi' Resumes Service to Dar, Mainland Ports
  • 'Shipowners Must Provide Security for Their Vessels'
  • Mombasa Cruise Services to be Privatised

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Star Cruises hit by September 11 slump
    Star Cruises, the world's fourth largest cruise line, said yesterday a slump in business following the September 11 attacks resulted in a loss of HK$16m for the year ended December 31, based on Hong Kong accounting standards.
  • Bulker rout after Cyprus flag tests
    An elderly panamax bulk carrier that was deemed a risk to her crew has been scrapped as a result of the Cypriot maritime administration's first longitudinal strength tests, which got under way last year.
  • AP Møller profits set to shine as new laws lift lid on performance
    AP Møller will reluctantly publish more detailed accounts later this year that will make the group's results look dramatically better, writes Janet Porter.
  • Kiln volume to be lifted 74% by key agreements
    THE underwriting capacity of Lloyd's firm Kiln is set to rise sharply this year following two key agreements.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2002
  • Rotterdam plans Waalhaven development
  • Panama needs maritime strategy
  • Panama registry needs review
  • US Supreme Court hears FMC dispute
  • Liquid terminal giant emerging
  • Ferries boost French ports
  • Petersburg, Hamburg seal box deal
  • Essar Bermuda slow to take off
  • Bimco wants more Indians
  • Govt officials in dredger scandal
  • American Club manager de-merges
  • Ennore plans $281M expansion
  • NZ log ship freed
  • BLG takes 50 per cent of Harms
  • One dead as bulker sinks
  • Gdynia strike ended
  • Hope Downs seeks second ore berth
  • Vallarpadam to be fully privatised
  • Korea-China ferry traffic rises
  • Israel, Ukraine sign marine pact
  • Corus boost to inland shipping
  • Korean strike slows box flow
  • Downturn hits Star Cruises
  • Malta to pay early retirement bonus
  • Zim slashes war risk surcharge

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2002
  • DHL slates new U.S. op center
    The logistics provider will centralize its domestic network control, and some global oversight, in Arizona.
  • Lines sue over Manila fee hikes
    Carriers want a Philippines court to rescind a 10% increase in cargo handling fees at Manila's two international terminals.
  • FedEx eyes hybrid electric trucks
  • BridgePoint offers Web ocean contract management
  • Agent says FAA covered up security lapses
  • Genesee & Wyoming completes Emons acquisition
  • DM&E to acquire I&M Rail Link
  • U.S.-S. Europe lines hold bunker fee
  • Vastera buys Canadian trade management firm

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • BLG acquiert 50% du groupe allemand Harms
    Les groupes brêmois BLG logistics et E.H. Harms sont arrivés à un accord sur la prise de participation du premier dans le second. Rappelons qu’en décembre dernier, notre publication-soeur DVZ révélait que des négociations étaient en cours (LL du 28 décembre 2001). Ce même jour de l’année passée, on apprenait que Bremerhaven perdait son leadership européen dans les trafics automobiles, étant détrôné de justesse par Zeebrugge. L’acquisition par BLG de 50% du transporteur de voitures Harms s’inscrit dans le contexte de cette lutte. Bremerhaven (majoritaire dans BLG) veut devenir plus attrayant en offrant une palette de services plus large.
  • Evergreen Marine a lancé ses nouveaux services pendulaires
    Pour l’armement taiwanais Evergreen, le mois de février 2002 marque la fin d’une époque, celle des services tour du monde east et westbound. Une page de son histoire est ainsi tournée. Un autre chapitre commence: celui des services pendulaires. Pour les chargeurs, cette mutation implique peu de changement étant donné que les fréquences restent hebdomadaires à jour fixe et l’armement a veillé à maintenir la même couverture de marchés.
  • Steve Stevaert: “Chaque franc affecté à la voie d’eau est bien investi”
    Le nouveau terminal roro pour charges lourdes construit le long du canal Albert à Geel via un partenariat public-privé entre le Dienst voor de Scheepvaart (80%) et l’exploitant Roro-Trans a été inauguré officiellement vendredi par le ministre flamand de la Mobilité, Steve Stevaert. Le projet cadre dans le programme de murs de quai du gouvernement flamand, dont le ministre Stevaert est le grand artisan. Il a dès lors profité de l’occasion pour défendre sa politique en la matière devant une colonne de 460 tonnes et 73 m de long, embarquée le lendemain à destination de l’Extrême-Orient.
  • CMA CGM à la recherche d’expéditeurs-logisticiens
    Comme tout méga-carrier qui se respecte, l’armement CMA CGM entend s’impliquer totalement dans la logistique, l’objectif étant d’assurer un service plus complet à la clientèle, c’est-à-dire offrir une logistique intégrée s’inscrivant dans le contexte dit “supply-chain”, d’aider la croissance et par la même occasion de mieux contrôler les flux de trafic. On sait que l’armement a déjà mis en place une organisation appelée “Logistics Link”, qui est opérationnelle en Asie et en Europe où un partenariat a été réalisé avec Giraud Logistic. L’armement veut aller plus loin. Ainsi que le président J. Saade l’a confié à notre confrère “Trade Winds”, l’armement cherche maintenant à acquérir un groupe d’expédition-logistique de taille moyenne, soit en Europe, soit aux Etats-Unis, groupe qui a une présence tant en Asie qu’aux USA et traite un trafic de l’ordre de 100.000 TEU dans chaque sens avec l’Europe.

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2002
  • Bulk carrier hits tugboat in Maryland
    Four crew members from the sunken tugboat remain missing after collision with AV Kastner.
  • Frontline earnings collapse
    John Fredriksen VLCCs trade below breakeven through final quarter.
  • CP Ships shares rated Hold
    Poor industry pricing conditions could delay earnings recovery.
  • EC clears CAT purchase
    Wallenius plan to transfer holding in Renault logistics offshoot approved.
  • Another analyst turns bearish on Teekay
    Lazard Freres joins JP Morgan in cutting the tanker company's EPS for 2002.
  • Namsos losses mount up
    Red ink spills over for Norwegian passengership owner, despite improved sales.
  • No deal on Nakhodka spill
    Battle over "unseaworthy" tanker continues despite reports of $188m deal.
  • New bids to be called for Vallarpadam
    Work could start next year on new southern Indian boxship hub.
  • Renaissance rumours rumble on
    More names are being linked to the vessels formerly owned by the collapsed cruiseship player.
  • St. Lawrence Seaway sets reopening date
    The Lake Ontario sections and the Welland Canal will be open to traffic on 26 March.
  • Dagfinn Lunde moves up
    Elevation of ex-Intertanko chief signal NedshipBank not for sale.
  • IHI sets spin off deadline
    Japanese yard will tie up its shipbuilding forces with Sumitomo on 1 October.
  • Essar Shipping's joint-venture plan on hold
    Plans to divest shares in its new subsidiary to foreign partners fail to draw any interest so far.
  • NYK takes control of affiliate
    Japanese group's intra-Asia boxship services to be combined with subsidiary Tokyo Senpaku Kaisha.
  • Vietnamese shipbuilders extend skills
    Country plans first shipbuilding expo as yards prepare to start on prototype tanker.
  • Star Cruises up for grabs "if price is right"
    Fourth largest cruise company could be target for the loser in race for P&O Princess.
  • ACL goes ahead with delisting
    The last trading day for the Oslo listed stock is set for 1 March.
  • Two VLCCs head to the breakers
    China and Bangladesh are still active scrap buyers but India waits to hear what the budget will bring.
  • Tordenskjold back in the money
    Fleet upgrade pays off for Norwegian cement carrier and bulker owner.
  • ExxonMobil ex-seafarer awarded $5.1m
    Oil major told to pay compensation for cancer allegedly caused by crude oil fumes.
  • Pan United sees 49% profit jump
    Buoyant marine sector and China contributions help lift profits at Singapore marine group.

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Port of Hamburg: Container throughput stable in third quarter
Hamburg
Bulk cargo decline. In the first nine months of 2026, traffic amounted to 84.5 million tons (-2.6%).
Fincantieri's orders totaled €3.57 billion in the third quarter, up 180%.
Trieste
Revenues down 6% to €2.02 billion, but EBITDA rises 7% to €161 million.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hamburg
Average freight rate rises by 27.9% and supports the results of the German company, which further improves its annual estimates
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
Seoul
During the period the fleet transported 1.1 million containers (+8.4%)
The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
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
In 2027, the port of Ravenna expects 365,000 cruise passengers.
Ravenna
To date, 115 cruise ship calls are scheduled
Giosuè Vezzuto appointed CEO of RINA Services
Genoa
Finnlines' quarterly financial results show strong growth.
Helsinki
Revenues increased by 26.2% in the July-September period. Profit increased by 81.6%.
The Port of Tarragona has won the ESPO Award 2026.
Brussels
The area surrounding the Port Authority headquarters has become a sustainable, resilient and intergenerational space
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by +18.5%
Zagreb
Regular service passengers remained stable, while cruise passengers increased by 6.2%.
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, a meeting with Raffaele Fitto on the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
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%
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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.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› 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
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
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
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
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%
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
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