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December 12, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore law firm lays anchor in Greek shipping hub
    A Singapore law firm has established a shipping practice in Greece and is at the same time flying the flag for Singapore in the Greek port city of Piraeus.
  • Inmarsat's new Crew Phone a big help to seafarers
    SEAFARERS' access to international voice communication aboard ships has been given a boost by global satellite communications company Inmarsat, through its Crew Phone technology.
  • Japan urges Asean to crack down on pirates
    JAPAN and Southeast Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday.
  • US don next MPA Distinguished Visitor
    A leading US maritime law expert will give a public lecture on post Sept 11 security initiatives here on Monday as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Distinguished Visitor programme.
  • Shenzhen port project won't be delayed: Modern Terminals
    MODERN Terminals, Hong Kong's second-largest port operator, denied a report that construction of its new port in western Shenzhen is being delayed.
  • Teekay to write down tanker values
    TEEKAY Shipping, the world's largest tanker owner by market value, said it will write down the value of its fleet by about US$50-US$60 million in the current quarter because of a required phase-out of some single-hull tankers.
  • Norway gas project turns up sunken ship
    A sunken 18th-century ship laden with artefacts has been found off Norway's coast during a gas pipeline project, archaeologists said.
  • Vessel capsizes in Philippines; crew saved
    A cargo vessel loaded with cement had capsized in central Philippine waters, coast guard officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS orders 6 Airbus A380 superjets for US$1.6b
    MALAYSIA Airlines joined the world's top airlines and its regional rivals in the superjet league when it finally announced yesterday a US$1.6-billion deal to buy six A380 Airbus aircraft.
  • Changi passenger volume shows first rise since Feb
  • Lufthansa threatens to end link
  • Cerberus submits new bid to Air Canada
  • Iberia and BA salute EU green light for alliance
  • India to allow daily flights by Asean airlines
Admiralty Casebook
  • US Coast Guard not liable for loss of fishing vessel
    THE US Coast Guard is not liable for the loss of a vessel after forcibly evacuating the master of a sinking ship, but this does not mean that it may not be liable for negligently preventing a commercial salvor from coming to the vessel's aid, a US appeals court ruled last month.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore law firm lays anchor in Greek shipping hub
    A Singapore law firm has established a shipping practice in Greece and is at the same time flying the flag for Singapore in the Greek port city of Piraeus.
  • Inmarsat's new Crew Phone a big help to seafarers
    SEAFARERS' access to international voice communication aboard ships has been given a boost by global satellite communications company Inmarsat, through its Crew Phone technology.
  • Japan urges Asean to crack down on pirates
    JAPAN and Southeast Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday.
  • US don next MPA Distinguished Visitor
    A leading US maritime law expert will give a public lecture on post Sept 11 security initiatives here on Monday as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Distinguished Visitor programme.
  • Shenzhen port project won't be delayed: Modern Terminals
    MODERN Terminals, Hong Kong's second-largest port operator, denied a report that construction of its new port in western Shenzhen is being delayed.
  • Teekay to write down tanker values
    TEEKAY Shipping, the world's largest tanker owner by market value, said it will write down the value of its fleet by about US$50-US$60 million in the current quarter because of a required phase-out of some single-hull tankers.
  • Norway gas project turns up sunken ship
    A sunken 18th-century ship laden with artefacts has been found off Norway's coast during a gas pipeline project, archaeologists said.
  • Vessel capsizes in Philippines; crew saved
    A cargo vessel loaded with cement had capsized in central Philippine waters, coast guard officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS orders 6 Airbus A380 superjets for US$1.6b
    MALAYSIA Airlines joined the world's top airlines and its regional rivals in the superjet league when it finally announced yesterday a US$1.6-billion deal to buy six A380 Airbus aircraft.
  • Changi passenger volume shows first rise since Feb
  • Lufthansa threatens to end link
  • Cerberus submits new bid to Air Canada
  • Iberia and BA salute EU green light for alliance
  • India to allow daily flights by Asean airlines
Admiralty Casebook
  • US Coast Guard not liable for loss of fishing vessel
    THE US Coast Guard is not liable for the loss of a vessel after forcibly evacuating the master of a sinking ship, but this does not mean that it may not be liable for negligently preventing a commercial salvor from coming to the vessel's aid, a US appeals court ruled last month.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore law firm lays anchor in Greek shipping hub
    A Singapore law firm has established a shipping practice in Greece and is at the same time flying the flag for Singapore in the Greek port city of Piraeus.
  • Inmarsat's new Crew Phone a big help to seafarers
    SEAFARERS' access to international voice communication aboard ships has been given a boost by global satellite communications company Inmarsat, through its Crew Phone technology.
  • Japan urges Asean to crack down on pirates
    JAPAN and Southeast Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday.
  • US don next MPA Distinguished Visitor
    A leading US maritime law expert will give a public lecture on post Sept 11 security initiatives here on Monday as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Distinguished Visitor programme.
  • Shenzhen port project won't be delayed: Modern Terminals
    MODERN Terminals, Hong Kong's second-largest port operator, denied a report that construction of its new port in western Shenzhen is being delayed.
  • Teekay to write down tanker values
    TEEKAY Shipping, the world's largest tanker owner by market value, said it will write down the value of its fleet by about US$50-US$60 million in the current quarter because of a required phase-out of some single-hull tankers.
  • Norway gas project turns up sunken ship
    A sunken 18th-century ship laden with artefacts has been found off Norway's coast during a gas pipeline project, archaeologists said.
  • Vessel capsizes in Philippines; crew saved
    A cargo vessel loaded with cement had capsized in central Philippine waters, coast guard officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS orders 6 Airbus A380 superjets for US$1.6b
    MALAYSIA Airlines joined the world's top airlines and its regional rivals in the superjet league when it finally announced yesterday a US$1.6-billion deal to buy six A380 Airbus aircraft.
  • Changi passenger volume shows first rise since Feb
  • Lufthansa threatens to end link
  • Cerberus submits new bid to Air Canada
  • Iberia and BA salute EU green light for alliance
  • India to allow daily flights by Asean airlines
Admiralty Casebook
  • US Coast Guard not liable for loss of fishing vessel
    THE US Coast Guard is not liable for the loss of a vessel after forcibly evacuating the master of a sinking ship, but this does not mean that it may not be liable for negligently preventing a commercial salvor from coming to the vessel's aid, a US appeals court ruled last month.

Sched Netweb site
  • Qingdao's throughput surpasses NY/NJ 2002 numbers
  • HKSTLA wins approval for SME project funding
  • Exel, M&M extend partnership to Central Asia
  • Menlo conducts import seminars in China
  • Cathay cargo figures remain strong in November
  • Singapore throughput up in November
  • ICTSI, SG CIB win best port deal of the year award
  • Malaysian Airlines parent finalises aircraft deal
  • K Line Air Service to open Suzhou representative office
  • New Airbus takes to the sky
  • Lufthansa Cargo flies snow leopard to Salzburg

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Zim places order for 850 40' reefer high-cube containers
  • GE Shipping contracts Suezmax crude carrier
  • GRT celebrates 5th foundation day with fanfare
  • Shipping Ministry studying feasibility of reopening Mumbai-Karachi sea link for trade
  • Refined palm oil to attract more import duty
  • JNPT bond issue oversubscribed on very first day
  • Govt plans more dry ports: Minister
  • Study on double stack containers movement in progress
  • Mundra-Adipur rail link, box terminal to be dedicated to nation tomorrow
  • India's FDI policy liberal, says Jaitley
  • L&T, Dredging Int'l bag dredging order at Shell's Hazira terminal
  • Biotech sector poised for 10 pc growth in global share: Expert
  • Reserve Bank revises forex cover norms for exporters
  • Centre releases Rs 24,176 crore as food subsidy
  • DGFT chief suggests state-level export-import policies
  • Essar Steel Ltd hosts int'l meet on shipping
  • Joint Fieo-ECGC forum to settle exporters' problems proposed
  • Multiport sports the brand of guaranteed professionalism
  • EU experts to speak at Amtoi meet today

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • End of the line for FAMM's bunker supply in Falmouth
    After a few months of speculation about the future of bunker supply at the UK port of Falmouth, it seems that the involvement in the port from Fuel and Marine Marketing Ltd (FAMM) has come to an end. The company has now sold out remaining stocks held at the oil terminal of Falmouth Oil Services, and is unlikely to bring in any new cargoes.
  • Singapore distillate stocks at record low, residuals fall too
    "Middle distillates have never been lower since we started the records in 1995," a spokeswoman for International Enterprise (IE) said about the inventory data.
  • Dates to look out for over the New Year in Japan
  • Singapore steadies, outlook may be firmer
    There was a large degree of price consensus among suppliers in Singapore today with prices seen largely steady to a bit softer compared to Wednesday. Overall avails seem adequate but there is no aggressive selling, and most suppliers are fully committed till early or the middle of next week, some even beyond that.
  • Rotterdam bunker prices in wide range depending on date
  • Weather gives some Italian ports' IFO avails a battering
    Bad weather on the Italian west coast is affecting IFO avails in Genoa, while a sheduled customs strike could affect deliveries in Venice

International Transport Journalweb site
  • ICTSI promotes accounting officers
  • P&O sells remaining bulk shipping stake to Ofer Brothers
  • FedEx Express to hike up rates
  • BASF teams up with rail4chem and Hoyer for intermodal transport
  • Matson finalises acquisition of TTS
  • World Bank urges Egypt to speed up reforms
  • Free toll calculator in the internet

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Conversion contracts to Fosen Mek
  • Large dividend proposed in Norden - increases order by two
  • Ship sales boosts Gotland result

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • TSA announces $179 million in port security grants
    But AAPA calls for $400 million in FY05

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Port of Olympia selects John Wolf for executive director
  • Port of Seattle takes in over $2 million in federal grants
  • First Washington Potato shipment heads from Seattle to South Korea
  • Property exchange with Metro considered by Port of Portland
  • Port of Vancouver, USA selects Columbia Gateway option

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Shipbuilders' cover to soar after $370m yard losses
    SHIPYARDS are being set rigorous new conditions by underwriters after a series of catastrophes has piled massive losses - possibly as high as $370m - on to the marine book.
  • China tells shipyards to prepare for increase in tanker capacity
    UNDERLINING the massive need for tankers in China, Zhang Goufa, deputy director of the water transport department at the ministry of transport, has earmarked a national tanker capacity of 50m tonnes by 2005.
  • Scrap rates go into orbit as tonnage supply dries up
    DEMOLITION records have tumbled as breakers around the world are forced to pay up to $300 per ldt to fill rapidly emptying beaches, write Brian Reyes and Martyn Wingrove.
  • Lloyd's Register slips back into red
    LLOYD'S Register is back in the red, as the year to June saw the British classification society clock up a pre-tax loss of £6.5m ($10.8m), writes David Osler.
  • Numast boss blasts Labour on seafarer jobs
    NUMAST leader Brian Orrell has blasted Labour's shipping policies for "failing to deliver" on seafarer employment, in a strongly worded letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Lloyd's Register results disappoint
    LLOYD'S Register, the independent risk management organisation, has posted a pre-tax loss of '6.5M ($11.3M) for the year to 30 June, compared with a profit of '32.6M in the year to 30 June 2002
  • Further W Australia ore expansion
    ROBE River Iron Associates is expanding its port as part of a huge development of its West Angelas mine in Western Australia for the Chinese and Korean market
  • BC ferry workers firm on strike
    STRIKING ferry workers in British Columbia have been told by the province's government to return to work, but the union is planning to stand firm
  • 15 injured in shipyard unrest
    AT least 15 striking Spanish shipyard workers were injured today in Seville, southern Spain when police used rubber bullets in demonstration
  • Philippines tighten pilot fees
    PILOTAGE services in Philippine ports have been tightened, with new standards set and restrictions placed on fees charged by pilots after complaints from carriers
  • Norden shares leap
    NORDEN shares jumped after its board unveiled a bullish outlook for next year and promised a huge increase in dividend on back of the group's strong performance
  • Skuld increases its premiums
  • Delayed icebreaker ready by 2005
  • France paralysed over new flag
  • Recruits put off by crew treatment
  • US awards $179M for port security
  • Search goes on for heavy lift three
  • Philippines, Korea in security pact
  • Euro ports have 'unfair advantage'
  • Geroi inspector 'changed his mind'
  • Spanish block Mangouras testimony

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • West Coast terminals plan to deploy wireless identification for trucks
    Stevedoring companies plan to install a wireless truck identification system that will expedite the movement of traffic at container terminals.
  • Bid for Hays mail and parcel unit
    The $500 million-plus offer could signal more consolidation for European express market.
  • Quebec protestors snarl shipping
  • S.C., Georgia ports reveal plans for security funds
  • British airports post first cargo gains since March
  • Plans move ahead on Asia-Europe rail link
  • ICC: Revive Doha round
  • Intermodal up for U.S., Canadian railroads
  • Yellow Roadway announces management
  • Barge builder Trinity declares quarterly dividend

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Union's protest blocks the Montreal Gateway
    Access to the Port of Montreal and other Quebec ports was blocked today when thousands of trade unionists launched a one-day protest against provincial government labour policy.
  • Electronic tags to cut US West Coast truck idling times
    Major US terminal operators plan to solicit proposals from technology companies to provide a comprehensive electronic identification system for around 30,000 trucks operating on the Pacific Coast.
  • AAPA calls for more state aid
  • Concor net profits up 9%, 110% dividend paid back to government
  • UK Freight threatened by road and rail 'highway' congestion
  • China's central government wants to delay Shenzhen Terminal development
  • Booming economy prompts $15m Zim reefer order
  • Mumbai crane repairs slows container handling

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Frontline issue prices at 8.5%
    New company Ship Finance International launches $580m in senior notes.
  • CMB ups Bocimar loss predictions
    Dry bulk subsidiary now expected to post EUR 60m deficit for 2003.
  • China crashes $300 mark on scrap buy
    European Navigation creams close to $5m on aframax tanker demolition deal.
  • MarAd launches search for scrap solutions
    Agency appeals for ship disposal bids in wake of Able UK fiasco.
  • Carnival expands CFO position
    Gerry Cahill gets additional title of executive vice president.
  • Norden plans bulky dividend
    Strong dry cargo market to lead to record shareholder payout.
  • Finnish ferry design fault identified
    Report says bow door problem went unnoticed for years.
  • Greek and Italian ferry cartel fines cut
    Ventouris and Adriatica see penalties fall, but Minoan, Marlines and others stuck with original amount.
  • China plans to up tanker fleet capacity
    Local owners may collaborate in push to increase carriage of crude imports.
  • Skuld confirms reserve revival
    Norwegian P&I club's nine month figures beat positive predictions.
  • Strike hits BC Ferries
    Canadian owner fuming over "illegal job action" that has suspended all its services.
  • Gotland ups profit
    Swedish owner 'still considering' options for two China ropax newbuildings.
  • Carnival ties up river cruiseship sale
    US giant offloads German ships to Deutsche Seereederei unit Arkona, which is planning fleet expansion.
  • Evergreen and Wan Hai continue to grow
    Taiwanese containership giants increased revenues again last month.
  • Crewman killed in hail of bullets
    Brutal piracy attack on offshore vessel in Malacca Straits leaves Philippine seafarer dead.
  • Thoresen Thai confirms bulker buy
    Expanding Thai dry cargo player takes secondhand buying spree close to $30m since September.
  • Gadot eyes secondhand purchase
    Tel Aviv-based owner will look to acquire MR chemical carrier if it succeeds in winning tanker tender.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • APL's average rates show decline since summer
  • APL ships join U.S. weather pilot program
  • Three crewmen still missing after Dutch ship capsizes in Albany
  • IMO elects Diaz-Monclus chairman
  • IATA: Air transport "powerful factor" for Africa's development
  • Wincanton reshuffles board of directors
  • Bush administration keeps pressure on China's WTO commitments
  • Steel is trade issue in Canada, too
  • Consumer group urges Canada not to sign softwood lumber deal
  • U.S. port officials concerned over $179-million security grants
  • OSHA extends comment period for vertical tandem lift rules
  • First ship calls at CSX World Terminals' Caucedo facility

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
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