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April 10, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA volumes bounce back in Q1
    PSA Corporation has enjoyed its strongest first quarter since its record throughput in the boom year of 2000, with Singapore volumes bouncing back more than 5 per cent on last year's recovery.
  • Anti-war protesters block APL terminal
    HUNDREDS of anti-war demonstrators blocked access to the Oakland container terminal used by Neptune Orient Lines' container division APL on Tuesday before being violently dispersed by riot police.
  • Star borrows 298m euros to buy new ship
    STAR Cruises Ltd, the world's No 4 cruise line operator, said it will borrow as much as 298 million euros to help fund the purchase of a US$350 million cruise ship.
  • Hanjin wins 110b won order for 2 ships
    HANJIN Heavy Industries & Construction Co, South Korea's fifth-largest shipbuilder, won an order to build two container ships worth 110 billion won from a German company.
  • Alert ships to navy patrols
    I REFER to your report 'Navy officer blamed for RSS Courageous' collision' .
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas to axe 1,400 jobs as Sars, war take toll
    QANTAS will axe 1,400 of its 35,000-strong workforce by June because of the combined impact of the deadly pneumonia virus and war in Iraq, the Australian flag carrier warned yesterday.
  • Beijing Airport's H2 earnings rise 36%
  • Thai Airways, ANA buy new jets
  • Delta retires last of ageing B727s
  • US air controllers made fewer mistakes last year
  • Lufthansa growth hit
Features
  • US-S'pore free trade pact a boon for cargo carriers
    SINGAPORE is leading Asia in the trade liberalisation movement. Already under its belt are free trade agreements with Japan, Australia, New Zealand and the European Free Trade Association.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA volumes bounce back in Q1
    PSA Corporation has enjoyed its strongest first quarter since its record throughput in the boom year of 2000, with Singapore volumes bouncing back more than 5 per cent on last year's recovery.
  • Anti-war protesters block APL terminal
    HUNDREDS of anti-war demonstrators blocked access to the Oakland container terminal used by Neptune Orient Lines' container division APL on Tuesday before being violently dispersed by riot police.
  • Star borrows 298m euros to buy new ship
    STAR Cruises Ltd, the world's No 4 cruise line operator, said it will borrow as much as 298 million euros to help fund the purchase of a US$350 million cruise ship.
  • Hanjin wins 110b won order for 2 ships
    HANJIN Heavy Industries & Construction Co, South Korea's fifth-largest shipbuilder, won an order to build two container ships worth 110 billion won from a German company.
  • Alert ships to navy patrols
    I REFER to your report 'Navy officer blamed for RSS Courageous' collision' .
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas to axe 1,400 jobs as Sars, war take toll
    QANTAS will axe 1,400 of its 35,000-strong workforce by June because of the combined impact of the deadly pneumonia virus and war in Iraq, the Australian flag carrier warned yesterday.
  • Beijing Airport's H2 earnings rise 36%
  • Thai Airways, ANA buy new jets
  • Delta retires last of ageing B727s
  • US air controllers made fewer mistakes last year
  • Lufthansa growth hit
Features
  • US-S'pore free trade pact a boon for cargo carriers
    SINGAPORE is leading Asia in the trade liberalisation movement. Already under its belt are free trade agreements with Japan, Australia, New Zealand and the European Free Trade Association.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA volumes bounce back in Q1
    PSA Corporation has enjoyed its strongest first quarter since its record throughput in the boom year of 2000, with Singapore volumes bouncing back more than 5 per cent on last year's recovery.
  • Anti-war protesters block APL terminal
    HUNDREDS of anti-war demonstrators blocked access to the Oakland container terminal used by Neptune Orient Lines' container division APL on Tuesday before being violently dispersed by riot police.
  • Star borrows 298m euros to buy new ship
    STAR Cruises Ltd, the world's No 4 cruise line operator, said it will borrow as much as 298 million euros to help fund the purchase of a US$350 million cruise ship.
  • Hanjin wins 110b won order for 2 ships
    HANJIN Heavy Industries & Construction Co, South Korea's fifth-largest shipbuilder, won an order to build two container ships worth 110 billion won from a German company.
  • Alert ships to navy patrols
    I REFER to your report 'Navy officer blamed for RSS Courageous' collision' .
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas to axe 1,400 jobs as Sars, war take toll
    QANTAS will axe 1,400 of its 35,000-strong workforce by June because of the combined impact of the deadly pneumonia virus and war in Iraq, the Australian flag carrier warned yesterday.
  • Beijing Airport's H2 earnings rise 36%
  • Thai Airways, ANA buy new jets
  • Delta retires last of ageing B727s
  • US air controllers made fewer mistakes last year
  • Lufthansa growth hit
Features
  • US-S'pore free trade pact a boon for cargo carriers
    SINGAPORE is leading Asia in the trade liberalisation movement. Already under its belt are free trade agreements with Japan, Australia, New Zealand and the European Free Trade Association.

Sched Netweb site
  • FEFC to raise eastbound rates in June due to space crunch
  • CMA CGM, MSC to offer new pacific string
  • Postal services to Israel from HK delayed by industrial
  • Chinatrans opens three new branches in China
  • U-Freight bolsters management teams in China
  • Zim Israel strengthens market position, gets accolade
  • Yang Ming, Evergreen form new North China/Philippines service
  • Carotrans starts offering LAX to Chile direct service
  • Fear of Sars outbreak does not stop cargo growth at Macau
  • KLM to drop war surcharge
  • Lufthansa Cargo to reduce fuel surcharge after index drops
  • Lynden Air Freight enlarges Texas sales team
  • Boeing to release Q1 2003 earnings on April 23

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI to look after ONGC's 3 MSVs
  • KPMG to prepare report on coastal shipping
  • India, Sweden to focus on Doha development agenda
  • Exim Bank moots herbal products export boost
  • Garment exports register 17 pc rise during April-Feb. 2002-03
  • Offshore projects fuel software/services export growth
  • UN guidelines for suppliers of goods to Iraq
  • IEEMA participating in Hannover fair
  • China's Hebei Province invites Indian entrepreneurs
  • L&T bags $ 100-m Qatar deal
  • L&T Ramboll chosen consultant for Vizhinjam port development
  • VCTPL to buy 4 reach stackers from Fantuzzi, Italy
  • Indore CHAs, shipping agents defer strike - CONCOR CGM throws light on issues involved
  • Defects may lead rlys to de-rate flat wagon capacity
  • Holidays will deprive govt of Rs 3,000 cr. in revenue this year: AIAI chief
  • Task Force suggests setting up of Projects Export Promotion Council
  • New all industry rates of duty drawback for 2003-04 notified
  • ADB to provide Rs 4,500 crore for railway projects
  • Credit facilities for ventures abroad raised
  • Centre gives nod for Taj Int'l airport project
  • Inflation rate soars to record 6 pc
  • CII asks Karnataka govt to clarify VAT issues
  • Switch-over to raw sugar exports advised
  • Customs, excise collection touches new high at Vizag
  • WTC-AIMO to hold Exim Policy seminar on April 16
  • Export Import Workshop holds elocution contest
  • UN directive to supply Iraq edible oil

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 9, 2003
  • Stiff competition in the Pacific Northwest
  • Californian ports feel effects of extra costs
  • Montreal & Halifax markets track East Coast movements
  • Daily bunker market from Praxis Energy Agents
  • US crude stocks fall against growth forecast
  • African bunker market report from GAC
  • Istanbul: Good avails, market quiet
  • Shortages in Suez as market seems to stabilise
  • Piraeus's soft stint slows down as refinery problems loom
  • Softening Korea holds buyers back
  • Crude steady as planned OPEC meeting overshadows Iraqi news
  • New Saudi posted prices, markets soften
  • Rotterdam: Weekend congestion expected

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 9, 2003
  • Safmarine establishes representation in Bulgaria
  • New CEO at CargoConcept
  • Hual's largest car carrier on her maiden voyage in Bremerhaven
  • Lufthansa Cargo decreases fuel surcharge
  • Ferrovie Nord Milano takes over 70% of Cargo Clay
  • Solid growth for FedEx in the third quarter

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 9, 2003
  • Oil polluters hides behind "Prestige"
  • Kvaerner Masa off short list
  • Bergesen may be split

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 9, 2003
  • Kvichak delivers cat to USACE
    Features Hysucat foil design
  • Vancouver yard finishing up innovative tugs
    Hulls were fabricated in China
  • Lloyd's Register offers ISPS Practical Pack
    Downloadable help with ISPS implementation
  • Appointment at Tampa yard
    Denis Buffo joins International Ship Repair

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 9, 2003
  • Port of Portland commissioners holding public budget hearing today
  • US works deal with Canadian railroads for security upgrades at border crossings
  • Seafarers rights discussion set for April 16 in Vancouver, USA
  • Both sides of rail freight picture take positive turn during March
  • Seventh new container ship launched for Evergreen affiliate Hatsu Marine

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Rift deepens between JP Morgan and Pegasus
    BANKING giant JP Morgan has warned that its financial dispute with Nicos Peraticos's Pegasus Shipping could spread beyond the three elderly tankers at the eye of the storm.
  • Storms dash Mulheim salvage hopes
    Heavy weather on the Cornish coast has dashed hopes of an early discharge of the remaining scrap plastic cargo aboard the grounded coaster RMS Mulheim and damaged the jack-up rig positioned alongside the wreck.
  • UK subjects domicile tax rules to scrutiny
    The Baltic Exchange has reacted calmly to a UK Government background paper reviewing tax rules which have enabled wealthy foreigners, including shipowners, to live in the country without paying tax on their world-wide income, writes Tony Gray.
  • Controversy surrounds Prestige salvage team delay
    LAWYERS acting for Apostolos Mangouras (right), master of the Prestige, are seeking explanations as to why a Dutch salvage team had to wait for nearly 12 hours after arriving in La Coru'a before being ferried by helicopter to the crippled tanker.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 9, 2003
  • IMO expresses concern over ISPS
  • Szczecin channel re-opened
  • PDVSA force majeure nears end
  • Gianluigi Aponte: view from the top
  • War risk surcharge hits Pakistan
  • Brazil owners slay phantom menace
  • SARS: TSA switches to Tokyo
  • Saade seeks shippers' support
  • HHLA restructured
  • Chilean ship owner looks skyward
  • Hoverspeed captain prosecuted
  • Mobil to mothball Adelaide refinery
  • Gisborne restrictions to stay
  • Europeans in joint Pacific venture
  • Owners keen to invest in ro-ro
  • Angola invites port, rail investment
  • UK gas terminal to meet shortage
  • SARS: Australia tightens quarantine
  • Tricolor demolition starts this week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 9, 2003
  • Too early for e-seal standards: Expert
    New port security bill calls for federal standards for cargo seals, but one executive says that may not be as easy as it sounds.
  • P&O Nedlloyd names N. America chief
    Michael J. White has been named president and chief executive of the ocean carrier's North American operations.
  • Marad upbeat on China meeting
  • China to spark revamped DHL growth
  • Industry building support for NJ truck bills
  • Pension change saves postal rates
  • Dispute stalls Bangladesh cargo
  • DOT tentatively approves AA-British Airways codeshare
  • Port of Miami chooses Tideworks Technology
  • CIT Rail Resources acquires railcar lessor
  • BDP opens fourth Malaysia office
  • KLM in outsource deal with Fujitsu

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 9, 2003
  • French line reveals North China/USWC string to start in May
    CMA CGM, fresh from announcing a joint service with MSC yesterday, today revealed a second new Pacific service is close to finalisation with another strategic partner.
  • Jaques Saade calls on customers to pay real cost of shipping
    Shipowners are paying costs that should be paid by their customers Jaques Saade, Chairman of CMA CGM, told the Containerisation International conference this morning.
  • Charter frenzy as index smashes through 800 point mark
  • Shippers warned: beware NVOCC bill of lading fraud
  • CCNI launches Australian service
  • Brazilian Government abolishes empty container tax
  • Dong Young extends S. Korea-Japan service to China
  • Sinking revenues puts pressure on Tranz Rail management

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 9, 2003
  • Intertanko to keep Bergesen fleet
    Key shipowner to remain member despite Helmut Sohmen takeover.
  • Hamburg Sud bags Kien Hung
    German owner finally wraps up buy on impoverished Taiwanese line.
  • Torm considers upping Norden bid
    Managing director Klaus Kjaerulff says tie up makes strong concept.
  • Spot ships 'disappoint' BP
    BP manager calls for more enforcement as half of ships fail internal checks.
  • Chu Kong boosted by subsidiaries
    Partly-owned box terminals increased 2002 profits at Hong Kong shipping company.
  • Nomis signals growth ambitions
    Purchase of Seacor Smit anchor handler could herald further expansion for UK offshore owner.
  • Morten Werrings and Clover join forces
    New Norwegian shipmanagement outfit aims to grow fleet and capital base.
  • Star Cruises gets loan for newbuilding
    Asia-based giant plugs discount holidays as SARS fallout bites.
  • Budget chopped at Indian shipping ministry
    Under-use of funds in latest five-year period leads to review of cash available next time round.
  • Pacific Basin beefs up management
    Hong Kong-headquartered owner puts in another layer as it expands.
  • IMO may turn back on Europe
    Real risk of split between IMO and Europe, warns ICS chief at Intertanko conference.
  • P&O Ports eyes growth at Laem Chabang
    UK company's holding in Thai terminal operator bearing fruit with new concession.
  • Mitsui breaks into profit
    But Japanese shipbuilder's write-down of shares means annual figure lower than originally forecast.
  • SSW to complete sixth boxship
    Bankrupt German shipbuilder gets another chance with final vessel for Erck Rickmers.
  • GAC inks massive food aid deal
    UN body picks Dubai firm to help what could be "largest humanitarian operation in history".
  • ITF advise on killer flu
    Union body outlines methods of protection against severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 9, 2003
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen, "K" Line to cooperate in Atlantic
  • Hamburg Sud takes over Kien Hung services
  • P&O Nedlloyd names White to head North American unit
  • Marad, China begin maritime transport agreement discussions
  • Emmett urges ocean carriers to abandon rate-setting agreements
  • Industry weighs conflicting trends on supply and demand
  • Airlines to reduce fuel surcharges
  • P.A.M. finalizes deal for McNeil
  • Schneider National names Aurig VP, regional sales
  • FMC reviews eight OTI license applications
  • Customs and trade security seminar for indiana shippers
  • BDP opens logistics center in Penang, Malaysia
  • Delaware river port tries to boost South American fruit trade
  • "K" Line starts new Asian service at port of Savannah
  • Maritime Advisory Council advises against new sea-21 trust fund

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Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
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A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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 public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
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