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February 5, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gulf shippers brace for Iraq war amid insurance concerns
    A US-led war against Iraq will have a limited fallout for ports and shipping agencies in the Gulf region but a catastrophic effect on insurance companies, shipping sources said.
  • S'poreans among those in the running for APL Asia position
    MAJOR management restructuring at Neptune Orient Lines may lead to a Singaporean being named to one of the top posts at its liner company, APL.
  • Russian freighter sinks in Bosphorus
    A Russian freighter with 14 crew on board sank in the Bosphorus on Monday, leaving two people confirmed dead and 10 others missing, the Russian maritime emergencies coordination centre said.
  • Seas still far from safe from pirates
    I REFER to your report 'Patrols help cut pirate attacks in Malacca Straits' by Beth Jinks .
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus sees India buying 222 planes over next 15 yrs
    EUROPEAN aircraft maker Airbus is expecting India to buy some 222 aircraft over the next 15 years, and hoped to sell about half of them, including a current 43-plane deal.
  • US air traffic delays tumble last year
  • 4 Asian freight carriers to set up Internet portal
  • US Airways Q4 loss narrows to US$794m
  • Northwest to shut down four aircraft maintenance stations
  • Log Book

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gulf shippers brace for Iraq war amid insurance concerns
    A US-led war against Iraq will have a limited fallout for ports and shipping agencies in the Gulf region but a catastrophic effect on insurance companies, shipping sources said.
  • S'poreans among those in the running for APL Asia position
    MAJOR management restructuring at Neptune Orient Lines may lead to a Singaporean being named to one of the top posts at its liner company, APL.
  • Russian freighter sinks in Bosphorus
    A Russian freighter with 14 crew on board sank in the Bosphorus on Monday, leaving two people confirmed dead and 10 others missing, the Russian maritime emergencies coordination centre said.
  • Seas still far from safe from pirates
    I REFER to your report 'Patrols help cut pirate attacks in Malacca Straits' by Beth Jinks .
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus sees India buying 222 planes over next 15 yrs
    EUROPEAN aircraft maker Airbus is expecting India to buy some 222 aircraft over the next 15 years, and hoped to sell about half of them, including a current 43-plane deal.
  • US air traffic delays tumble last year
  • 4 Asian freight carriers to set up Internet portal
  • US Airways Q4 loss narrows to US$794m
  • Northwest to shut down four aircraft maintenance stations
  • Log Book

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL companies become members of C-TPAT programme
  • CP Ships 2002 fourth quarter profit slips to US$34m
  • GAC Group embarks on worldwide cost reduction plan
  • Orient Express starts India, Bangladesh, Myanmar service
  • CSI expands beyond megaports to Gothenburg
  • PSA head to leave after 37 years at corporation's helm
  • China Southern considers launching Australia cargo service
  • New Boeings to add cargo capacity on Asian KLM routes
  • UAL reports US$1.5b fourth quarter loss in 2003

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
  • Growth China ports 35 per cent
    China's top 10 container ports averaged unprecedented growth of 35 per cent in 2002 - collectively handling 7.832 million more Teu than in 2001, and show no signs of slowing.
  • USFreightways 4Q EPS Cont Ops 50c
    US Freightways beat Wall Street's consensus earnings estimates of 46 cents a share for the fourth quarter and $1.52 a share for the year.
  • Dutch union wants Rotterdam port legislation
    According to the Rotterdam union FNV Bondgenoten port legislation must be introduced nationally in the Netherlands to enforce the same regulations and protection for port labour and port employment conditions as in Germany and Belgium.
  • Shanghai's port reforms to boost efficiency
    The Shanghai Municipal Port Bureau and Shanghai International Port Group were officially established to separate the administrative and corporate functions, which were previously handled by the same authority.
  • U.S. 'help' at German ports
    Five U.S. officials at the North Sea port of Bremerhaven are to support checks carried out by their German customs agents on containers heading across the Atlantic.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI profit doubles to Rs 76.22 cr. in Q3
  • SRTEPC organises exclusive exhibitions in Tanzania, Kenya
  • Indian chilli gets 'too hot' for neighbours to compete with
  • Steel exports to US record spectacular 13-fold increase
  • Tripartite pact on Dhamra port project signed
  • MbPT in competition with itself! - Yet another sugar loading record set
  • Vizag Port sets slew of new records - Handles 6.53 lakh t. coking coal in Jan.
  • Paradip Port handles record 2.24 m. tonnes cargo in Jan.
  • Concor posts profit of Rs 68.86 cr. in Oct.-Dec.
  • FIATA World Congress from Sept. 29 at Bali
  • Maersk India & Concor form 'Star Track Terminals Pvt. Ltd' to manage venture - Foundation stone laid for new CFS at Dadri, Noida
  • Govt notifies 4 SEZs - Cochin SEZ area extended
  • Oil prices fuel inflation
  • Seminar urges tax cut on cigarette-grade tobacco
  • Forex reserves rise to $ 73.205 bn
  • Chemical sector logs 6.2 pc growth in April-Nov. 2002
  • Scabal bags prestigious Capexil award for 4 years in a row
  • 'Cooling India' meet on Feb. 6-7
  • Industry captains being trained in Japan
  • Meet on healthcare quality today
  • Airshow reveals role of Indian cos in producing Airbus aircraft
  • Minister sees India emerging as Super Power

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
  • Baltic bunker market update
  • Daily bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • Venezuela oil imports
  • Italy to ban single hulls for heavy oils
  • Crude supply tight if war
  • Algeria: Skikda New port closed
  • Crude and Platts knock down Fujairah IFO indications
  • Great Belt suppliers grumble
  • IPE Achieves record breaking start to the year
  • A Russian review
  • Gibraltar numbers softer in the wake of bearish crude
  • Bunkersea ready to start deliveries in Peru
  • Rotterdam softens with crude this morning
  • Brazilian prices hold steady, avails change
  • Uruguay market update
  • The Sheep keeps Hong Kong quiet

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
  • Hays plans to sell logistics units
  • Exel: new facility in Middle East
  • Iberia orders A340-600s
  • New terminal in Iran
  • Boeing appoints team for new commercial airplane development program

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
  • Rolls-Royce develops the world's most powerful waterjets
  • Royal Navy guard for civilian vessels
  • Broström's travel agency grows

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
  • Budget boost for Navy shipbuilding
    Pentagon comptroller says shipbuilding is a "good news story" for DoD
  • U.S. sues Newport News
    Says Navy should not have been charged for Double eagle work

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Iraq unlikely to pose threat to shipping in the Persian Gulf says UK commander
    Iraq will not be able to disrupt shipping in the Persian Gulf if the US leads a strike against the country, Rear Admiral David Snelson, commander of British naval forces in the Persian Gulf region, said yesterday.
  • Tsakos joins contenders for American Eagle Tankers
    Tsakos management in Greece has confirmed that Tsakos Energy Navigation is likely to be a contender for aframax specialist American Eagle Tankers, if it is put up for sale by Neptune Orient Lines.
  • Run-off agency hires top team at Commodore
    IN A sign of the growing importance of insurance run-off business, a top team with expertise in both marine and non-marine has been hired by Lloyd's managing agency, PRO Syndicate Management, which has the powerful backing of its parent, Swiss Re.
  • Bad news for Newport as government files writ
    ALMOST a decade after major US shipyard Newport News Shipbuilding began an ill-fated attempt to break into the commercial market, its ambitions have returned to haunt it in the shape of a lawsuit filed by its biggest customer and financial lifeblood - the US government.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
  • Tanker manager tried to end charter
  • Political tension over Scandlines
  • Infinitely more problems for RCCL
  • Stemnitsa is ice classed, says ABS
  • Japan, Brazil poised to tighten knot
  • Newport News accused of mischarging
  • US maritime budget reflects security
  • Salazar named Canal Minister
  • Rail more urgent than Messina bridge
  • Security force for Karachi port
  • IMO to help Jordan run authority
  • New SAR scheme for Bay of Bengal
  • Icebreakers restricted in Baltic
  • Stinnes mops up Andrew Weir service
  • Nacala rail link re-opens
  • Suez responds to Arab boycott
  • Seafarer remittances under threat
  • Ice prompts closure of Vyborg link
  • Drifting bulker taken in tow
  • Cyclone closes Australian ports
  • Eight perish in Black Sea sinking
  • Korean restructure is essential
  • Sohmen adds Iino Kaiun stake
  • Cruise expansion for Marseilles
  • UASC to transfer to Dubai

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
  • 24-hour rule a boon for ports?
    Anti-terror advance manifest filing rules could also help U.S. ports double or even triple their productivity, industry executives say.
  • Trade security may isolate countries
    Cargo-security programs may squeeze developing nations out of the global trading system, an international development official warned.
  • Asia-Pacific airlines plan cargo portal
    Four of the largest air-freight carriers in the Asia-Pacific region said that they plan to launch an online venture for booking and tracking cargo.
  • Customs 'encouraged' by 24-hr. compliance
  • Homeland defense big winner in Bush budget
  • Automakers say manifest rules would disrupt U.S.-Canada auto trade
  • Marad OKs loan guarantees for Matson ships
  • Contship adds Aussie-Asia services
  • Forwarders press for advance-filing options
  • CSXWT promotes China execs
  • Maersk unit plans India box station
  • TSA taking Operation Safe Commerce applications
  • Bahrain adopts Bolero trade platform

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
  • China Shipping aims at Asia/Europe trade top spot
    China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) is to establish a hub at Khorfakkan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) linking the Middle East to China and the Indian sub-continent.
  • K Line dry-docking cuts capacity on Pacific strings
  • Patrick upbeat after solid first quarter
  • Lines split Vietnam THC from ocean rates
  • Innovative intermodal terminal to boost volumes says RCA
  • Sub-continent to SE Asia link a cost-effective solution for cargo
  • CSXWT shuffles China staff

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
  • Minerva to pull tankers off ice-bound sailings
    Greek owner says tankers will not return until Finland dispute is resolved.
  • Yard accused of $72m fraud
    Newport News in the dock over Double Eagle tanker costs.
  • Samskip teams up with ESCO
    Icelandic owner buys into Estonian Shipping Co's liner operations.
  • Repairs stretch out for Infinity
    Third cruiseship sailing cancelled as vessel gets its bearings.
  • Smit prepares for tax hit
    Dutch salvage giant sets aside "several million" euros after European Union ruling.
  • Greek capesizes fall foul of inspectors
    Paris MOU lists 120 detentions for December.
  • KOTC plans Gulf shuttle
    Kuwait will offer tanker liftings from Khor Fakkan during Iraq war.
  • Sovcomflot to scrap Vyborg ro-ro service
    Russian owner to focus on new Kiel to St Petersburg route.
  • Trio pull out of Korean shipping fund
    But official launch still set to go ahead on Thursday.
  • Panamax loadings to boost Mersey Docks
    UK ports and shipping group says new Saudi steel exports from Sheerness could increase volumes by 0.5m tonnes.
  • AM Best boost for West of England
    Strong growth and return to profitability secures P&I club's A rating.
  • Two bodies from Strelets found in Black Sea
    Rescuers also locate bow of sunken Russian cargoship, five of whose crew were still reported missing.
  • Diver blamed for Spanish barge spill
    Minister says mistake was small but explanation is needed.
  • BV brings virus experts in-house
    French class society steps up battle against disease on cruiseships with purchase of Aquarism.
  • Coastguard investigates fate of crewman in Seattle
    FBI joins probe into case of Romanian missing from Costamare boxship.
  • Thoresen buys again
    Chairman Chandram Chandratat says company now medium league player.
  • Venezuelan exports on the mend
    Three tanker fixtures in two weeks lead market observers to speculate that things are returning to normal.
  • Daewoo inks $200m in tanker orders
    Korean yard wins orders for a VLCC and three suezmaxes from Angelicoussis, Tapias and Montanari.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
  • Justice Department accusesNSS of mischarging tanker costs
  • ATA: U.S. air cargo rose 3.7% in 2002
  • DOT rushes rule to keep cross-border explosives shipments moving
  • Barthco picks management dynamics' rate automation software
  • U.S. Customs certifies MSSI as vendor, service center
  • Shipping industry falls in line with 24-hour rule
  • APL logistics, Carmichael link up with joint brokerage service
  • KMZ Rosenmann holds telecommunications import compliance seminar
  • Law firms, Pinkerton hold cargo security seminar
  • Schneider Logistics names Detampel director of business development
  • FTAA ministerial meeting to be held in Miami
  • Bush administration releases 2002 subsidies enforcement report
  • CSX World Terminals relocates Chang to Shanghai

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