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BRIEFS
May 28, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Box volume growth in H1 could skim off H2 surge
    SURPRISINGLY strong containerised volume growth in the first half of 2002 could detract from a predicted second-half surge as shippers stock up early, analysts suggest.
  • Keppel Philippines posts 46% increase in Q1 net income
  • US bridge crashes after barge hits it
  • Carnival against selling Cunard for P&O Princess
  • Dozens of Russian ships trapped in ice
  • Ambitious expedition to lift USS Monitor's turret
Air and Land Transport
  • Searchers closing in on black box
    MINESWEEPING ships were helping investigators yesterday in the search for the voice and flight recorders of a China Airlines jet that broke up high over the Taiwan Strait, killing 225 people.
  • Garuda teams up with M'sian agencies to tap Mid-East market
  • All Nippon computer glitch hits flights
  • US offers bonus to private screeners at airports
  • S Korea's China services eclipse Japan routes

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Box volume growth in H1 could skim off H2 surge
    SURPRISINGLY strong containerised volume growth in the first half of 2002 could detract from a predicted second-half surge as shippers stock up early, analysts suggest.
  • Keppel Philippines posts 46% increase in Q1 net income
  • US bridge crashes after barge hits it
  • Carnival against selling Cunard for P&O Princess
  • Dozens of Russian ships trapped in ice
  • Ambitious expedition to lift USS Monitor's turret
Air and Land Transport
  • Searchers closing in on black box
    MINESWEEPING ships were helping investigators yesterday in the search for the voice and flight recorders of a China Airlines jet that broke up high over the Taiwan Strait, killing 225 people.
  • Garuda teams up with M'sian agencies to tap Mid-East market
  • All Nippon computer glitch hits flights
  • US offers bonus to private screeners at airports
  • S Korea's China services eclipse Japan routes

Sched Netweb site
  • Mexico's TMM gets nod to expand Manzanillo port
  • Consolidated Freightways gets US$200m GE freight contract
  • Contship's north-south strings win Lloyd's awards
  • Lykes adds Italian calls on Gulf-Mediterranean string
  • Dragonair adds Xiamen to freighter network
  • Delta Air, South African Airways codeshare on Zambia
  • IATA members to meet in Shanghai

Cargowebweb site
MAY 27, 2002
  • Deutsche Post to invest in Asia
    Deutsche Post World Net is to invest more heavenly in Asia in the forthcoming years.
  • Boeing to deliver fewer widebodies
    Boeing will deliver eight fewer widebody jets next year than it had planned, although it still expects to deliver between 275 and 300 planes in 2003 as previously forecast, commercial airplanes boss Alan Mulally said at Boeing's annual investors conference.
  • New boss for UK airline services
    The Airline Group, which controls National Air Traffic Services, is expected shortly to appoint Derek Stevens, former British Airways chief financial officer, as non-executive chairman.
  • UPS, Teamsters report progress
    UPS and The Teamsters, last week threatening UPS with a strike, both stated that the last negotiations brought progress.
  • Express carriers demand EU-aid
    Express carriers in Europe are in need of aid from the European Union and national governments in order to comply with new European Union aviation security measures to be discussed by European ministers mid-June.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ship registration norm eased to facilitate quick finance
  • WTO sets up compliance panel on Indo-EU bed-linen issue
  • India seeks more time to settle DSB ruling on automobile policy
  • Indian co may set up gold refinery in Dubai
  • US opposes Indian plea for DSB panel - 'Rules of origin' for textiles
  • Anti-dumping duty on lead acid batteries imposed
  • Ports-induced road traffic in Gujarat projected to rise by 14 pc
  • MoF to consider plan to restructure HSL
  • KoPT taking steps to become more Port user-friendly
  • New alumina silo to raise exports through Vizag Port
  • Bids invited to study scope of new Maritime Authority
  • 5 pc rise in air freight volume predicted
  • Air service talks with Singapore, UK in June
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 92 million to $ 55,712 million
  • STPI exports up by 47 per cent
  • Government modifies MDA eligibility provisions
  • TAMC moots new subsidy scheme to upgrade powerlooms
  • Ficci signs MoU with Japanese institute to face cheap imports
  • Rising export demand will haul industrial growth: Ascon survey
  • Exim Bank study projects steep rise in silk exports
  • ATMA registers 6.03 pc rise in tyre exports
  • Cotton imports rise to Rs 2,046 cr.
  • PM's Council on Trade, Industry to meet on June 12
  • Chinese team has a look at Indian FMCGs

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 27, 2002
  • 380-180cst spread narrows in ARA, MDO still tight
  • Russia willing to resume OPEC cooperation if oil falls below $20
  • Brazil: Supply back to normal in Salvador and Santos
  • Oil a little softer in London as fundamentals take over from war premium
  • Panama Canal: Major Lane outages

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 27, 2002
  • Port of Constantza to host Danube Summit Conference on June 26 - 27, 2002
  • Iberi raises number of flights between Spain and Turkey to six a week
  • Columbus Line joins Asia/Australia/New Zealand trade
  • Port of Oakland celebrates official opening of new Joint Intermodal Terminal
  • Cathay to increase its services and bring back aircraft
  • Continental opens New York facility
  • Exel acquires cargo handling space near Narita Airport (Tokyo)
  • Danzas North America marks 30 years of Alaska service
  • Alpine Air Express launches fresh service in Texas
  • Bulgaria and Greece to build joint customs checkpoint

The East Africanweb site
  • Maritime Policy: Wako Put the Cart Before the Horse
  • IMB: Somalia Coast the 'Most Dangerous'
  • ITF Warns on Al-Najat 'Jobs'

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • DNV up in air after exit of money man Midttun resigns
    NORWEGIAN classification society Det Norske Veritas has been thrown into turmoil after the abrupt resignation of chief executive Helge Midttun.
  • Carnival vows not to sacrifice Cunard
    Carnival is prepared to give regulators a commitment to sell P&O Princess' four-ship UK cruise business in order to secure Brussels' approval for its contested takeover bid, writes Tony Gray.
  • Owners face war risk hike for Pakistan calls
    SHIPOWNERS face being asked to pay thousands of dollars of extra insurance premium for each voyage involving calls at Pakistan, as tensions threaten to erupt into war.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 27, 2002
  • China keen on yard talks
  • Fosen Mek in bankruptcy talks
  • Posford to design Oman port
  • Inter Ferry Boats hits the buffers
  • Salvors urge IMO on refuge
  • Dutch detained over fireworks
  • Salamis axes MidEast ferry link
  • Chennai cleans up
  • Carnival kills Cunard sale rumours
  • Columbus discovers Asia services
  • BIMCO in step on security measures
  • Data system to cut Santos paperwork
  • Up to 800 to go at struggling HDW
  • Aluminium Bahrain signs Alcoa deal
  • DNV chief exec resigns
  • Dozens killed in ferry sinking

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 27, 2002
  • Express carriers want Euro gov'ts. to foot some of increased security bill
    Express carriers in Europe are calling for government aid to help meet added security costs under new aviation security regulations expected to take effect next year. Weblog: Railroads get warning on terror attacks
  • In Argentina, trade gains amid chaos
    Export industries are gaining strength despite economic turmoil and political upheavals, a U.S. diplomat says.
  • Teamsters, UPS making progress
  • Senate passes trade legislation
  • Deutsche Post targeting Asia: CEO
  • CSX vies for stake in China port
  • Trailer Bridge facing delisting by Nasdaq
  • Bangor & Aroostook RR sold - again
  • Bertling adds U.S.-SA bulk service
  • Yellow plans rate hike
  • STX gets Italian tanker order
  • Ryder to manage Honda deliveries

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Le Canal du Centre rénové sera mis en service en septembre prochain
    Le Canal du Centre rénové sera officiellement mis en service le 2 septembre prochain. Les travaux entamés il y a vingt ans se termineront à cette date. L’ascenseur de Strépy-Thieu, qui permet aux navires du type Europe de surmonter un dénivellement de 73,15 mètres d’un seul trait, est bien entendu la pièce maîtresse de la modernisation du Canal du Centre. Mais le pont-canal du Sart, qui fait 500 mètres de long et qui domine la vallée du même nom, est également un ouvrage d’art d’une haute technologie.
  • Joyau ouvre deux nouvelles agences en France
    L’entreprise de messagerie et de transport express poursuit sa progression. L’ouverture de deux nouveaux sites signifie une nouvelle extension du réseau sur le territoire français. L’agence d’Epinal sera mise en service le 3 juin prochain et celle de Paris Ouest à Coignières le sera le 1er juillet. Le groupe disposera alors de cinquante bureaux en France.
  • Les ports intérieurs reconnus comme des carrefours importants dans les RTE
    La Fédération européenne des ports intérieurs (FEPI), qui représente déjà plus de 200 ports intérieurs dans 18 ports européens, est particulièrement satisfaite du programme européen Marco Polo, qui octroie des aides financières aux initiatives intermodales dans un cadre plus vaste que le précédent PACT. Le fait le plus important pour la FEPI a toutefois été l’intégration complète, par le Conseil et le Parlement en mai 2001, des ports intérieurs dans les RTE. Cette reconnaissance doit assurer le rôle d’avenir des ports intérieurs dans une Europe intermodale.
  • Ro-Ro 2002 ouvre ses portes à Lübeck
    Ce mardi 28 mai s’ouvre au centre de congrès de Lübeck la 16e conférence internationale Ro-Ro, manifestation qui s’accompagne comme à l’accoutumé d’une importante exposition. Cette manifestation revêt cette année un caractère particulier pour de multiples raisons. La libéralisation dans le contexte des trafics maritimes propres à l’UE, du Short sea/cabotage et plus précisément dans le secteur des ferries, a pour conséquence de mettre fin à des situations de monopole. Des nouveaux venus sont ainsi apparus dans des trafics jusqu’alors réservés à des compagnies nationales.

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 27, 2002
  • HHI completes Samho takeover
    The South Korean shipbuilder's annual shipbuilding capacity is raised to 5.8m-gt.
  • Big loss but no cash call for Gard
    Leif Terje Loddesol led club sticks to estimates despite $50m deficit.
  • Fosen Mek near to bankruptcy
    Losses on The World and shipyard aid probe lead to crisis for Norwegian yard.
  • RINA appoints new CEO
    Ugo Salerno takes over as CEO in the Italian classification society.
  • Petrobras workers mull new strike
    Oil exports and vessel loading are expected to slow down if the three-day strike goes ahead as planned.
  • MISC bulker held in US port checks
    Malaysian ship detained during April because crew had insufficient food aboard.
  • KOGAS chief pleas for LNG contract flexibility
    As oil companies eye up stakes in soon-to-be privatised Korean gas company and court supply contracts.
  • EC to approve HDW stock sale
    Bank One Corp's stock purchase is subject to a normal one-month review.
  • Navigator Gas and Montanari settle
    Dispute over chartering of five giant ethylene carriers resolved.
  • DNV sticks to its guns after Midttun debacle
    Class society stresses focus on safety and environment, but says it must also run a sound business.
  • Farstad Shipping orders at Brevik
    Norwegian supply ship owner follows joint venture IOS in inking domestic newbuilding contract.
  • Subsidy fraud fails to dent Sasebo profits
    Scandal-hit Japanese yard turns around losses and beats earnings forecast.
  • IHI to build LPG FPSO
    Japanese yard says it is building "world first" with larger floating gas production and storage vessel.
  • Midttun quits as DNV boss
    Controversy over salary and stakes in shipping firms spells the end for head of Norwegian class society.
  • Sovcomflot hooks up with ChevronTexaco
    Russian and US giants cement new relationship with COA suezmax deal.
  • Carnival ready to sell P&O Cruises
    Micky Arison names the line to go if this is the price of winning P&O Princess.
  • Losses widen at Inui
    Japanese handysize bulker owner suffered in year to end-March, with more losses forecast this time around.
  • Mitsubishi launches Diamond Princess
    First of two 113,000gt cruise ships building for Princess Cruises takes to the water at Nagasaki yard.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
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