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December 19, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shenzhen port volumes surge
    STRONGER than anticipated growth at China's second busiest container port, Shenzhen, will see it trail mainland front runner Shanghai only slightly and overtake South Korea's Busan Port in full year throughput, the latest official figures reveal.
  • German transport official to hold talks here
    GERMANY's director-general of shipping and aviation, Dr Hans-Jurgen Frobose, is here on a two-day visit under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's distinguished visitors' programme.
  • VLGC rates ease on higher competition, slow bookings
    FREIGHT rates for very large gas carriers, the biggest ships that carry liquefied petroleum gases such as propane and butane, were little changed as bookings slowed and the supply of ship increased.
  • Thoresen Thai to sell 1b baht shares to ING
    THORESEN Thai Agencies, Thailand's biggest shipping company by market value, agreed to sell one billion baht of new shares to ING Bank and its Thai unit through private placement to finance expansion.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing market estimate for 7E7 too high: Airbus
    AIRBUS SAS said Boeing is greatly overestimating the potential market for the 7E7 Dreamliner and that it's not planning a response because it already has a plane that's more economical.
  • Airbus wins 20-jet order from Qantas unit Jetstar
  • New Bangkok airport on track for 2005
  • Lufthansa to launch 4 weekly flight services between KL and Frankfurt
Admiralty Casebook
    Charterer has absolute duty to provide cargo: court
    THE English Court of Appeal has refused to depart from a 19th century House of Lords decision that a voyage charterer owes an 'absolute and non-delegable duty' to provide cargo for loading.


Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shenzhen port volumes surge
    STRONGER than anticipated growth at China's second busiest container port, Shenzhen, will see it trail mainland front runner Shanghai only slightly and overtake South Korea's Busan Port in full year throughput, the latest official figures reveal.
  • German transport official to hold talks here
    GERMANY's director-general of shipping and aviation, Dr Hans-Jurgen Frobose, is here on a two-day visit under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's distinguished visitors' programme.
  • VLGC rates ease on higher competition, slow bookings
    FREIGHT rates for very large gas carriers, the biggest ships that carry liquefied petroleum gases such as propane and butane, were little changed as bookings slowed and the supply of ship increased.
  • Thoresen Thai to sell 1b baht shares to ING
    THORESEN Thai Agencies, Thailand's biggest shipping company by market value, agreed to sell one billion baht of new shares to ING Bank and its Thai unit through private placement to finance expansion.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing market estimate for 7E7 too high: Airbus
    AIRBUS SAS said Boeing is greatly overestimating the potential market for the 7E7 Dreamliner and that it's not planning a response because it already has a plane that's more economical.
  • Airbus wins 20-jet order from Qantas unit Jetstar
  • New Bangkok airport on track for 2005
  • Lufthansa to launch 4 weekly flight services between KL and Frankfurt
Admiralty Casebook
    Charterer has absolute duty to provide cargo: court
    THE English Court of Appeal has refused to depart from a 19th century House of Lords decision that a voyage charterer owes an 'absolute and non-delegable duty' to provide cargo for loading.


Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shenzhen port volumes surge
    STRONGER than anticipated growth at China's second busiest container port, Shenzhen, will see it trail mainland front runner Shanghai only slightly and overtake South Korea's Busan Port in full year throughput, the latest official figures reveal.
  • German transport official to hold talks here
    GERMANY's director-general of shipping and aviation, Dr Hans-Jurgen Frobose, is here on a two-day visit under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's distinguished visitors' programme.
  • VLGC rates ease on higher competition, slow bookings
    FREIGHT rates for very large gas carriers, the biggest ships that carry liquefied petroleum gases such as propane and butane, were little changed as bookings slowed and the supply of ship increased.
  • Thoresen Thai to sell 1b baht shares to ING
    THORESEN Thai Agencies, Thailand's biggest shipping company by market value, agreed to sell one billion baht of new shares to ING Bank and its Thai unit through private placement to finance expansion.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing market estimate for 7E7 too high: Airbus
    AIRBUS SAS said Boeing is greatly overestimating the potential market for the 7E7 Dreamliner and that it's not planning a response because it already has a plane that's more economical.
  • Airbus wins 20-jet order from Qantas unit Jetstar
  • New Bangkok airport on track for 2005
  • Lufthansa to launch 4 weekly flight services between KL and Frankfurt
Admiralty Casebook
    Charterer has absolute duty to provide cargo: court
    THE English Court of Appeal has refused to depart from a 19th century House of Lords decision that a voyage charterer owes an 'absolute and non-delegable duty' to provide cargo for loading.


Sched Netweb site
  • FedEx sees fruitful year ahead as severance moves change outlook
  • Initial phase of Yangshan Port piling work completed
  • MOL opens new vessel operations centre in Panama
  • Minister Yeo to keynote Singapore conference
  • Greybox to manage USL container fleet
  • APM consortium gets rights to Luanda terminal
  • Thai buys ground equipment
  • All AA freight products now available online
  • EU approves air deal

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Sinha to inaugurate Mumbai-Goa high-speed catamaran service at Ferry Wharf today
  • Coast Guard rescues Essar Shipping crew hit by cyclone
  • India, Iran favour regional common market
  • Wool industry wants to import cashmere yarn from China
  • Kerala may call for fresh EoIs to develop Alappuzha port
  • Curtain goes up on yet another momentous occasion at JN Port - Celebrations and felicitations today
  • Railways exceeds freight target for april- nov.
  • Uni Express launches services from India
  • CONCOR to resume weekly TKD/ MbPT, Nagpur/Mulund CFS service - Good news for Mumbai Port users!
  • Industrial output records 5.4 pc growth in Oct.
  • Container penetration levels will continue to grow, opines IPA meet
  • Express Transport staff credit society celebrates 21st anniversary
  • CII, ACFIC renew MoU to boost commercial ties
  • TT Club's rating upgraded to B++

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2003
  • Supplier expands operations to Sakhalin Island
    Russian bunker supplier Bunker Holdings Ltd announced today that the company is now acting as a physical bunker supplier at Sakhalin Island.
  • GAC strengthens global agency network with Unipros alliance
  • Japan's Christmas holiday shutdown comes early
    Japan has resigned itself to its Christmas break over the past week, with indications from suppliers coming with 'valid after the 5th of January' in their small print, and nomination deadlines for the new year period coming up fast - if they haven't been reached already.
  • Singapore middle distillate stocks recover from record low
  • Singapore bunkers aim higher after steady week
    Despite gyrations in crude and the cargo market, bunker prices have been largely steady for fuel oil this week. This Thursday we saw suppliers across the board raising their indications and looking for higher prices, but we had very mixed reports with some saying the market was firm, others soft.
  • Italians feel the Christmas rush

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2003
  • Port of Melbourne appoints new CEO
  • Famous Pacific Shipping strengthens presence in Vietnam
  • Volga-Dnepr's B747 all-cargo airline set for take off on April 1, 2004
  • Paderborn joins the German "ic:kurier" network
  • Geodis opens 10,000 sqm platform for Metro in Romania
  • EIB grants EUR 12 million loan to Guinea
  • Canadian Pacific chooses IBM

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2003
  • Desperate shortage of ice-classed vessels
  • Norwegian tug change to Danish Register
  • Bergesen sells two VLCCs

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2003
  • Handysize bulker owner dismisses SARS fears
  • Brussels ISM puzzle
  • Broström sells small chemical tankers
  • HUAL extends PCTC order

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2003
  • NYC sues New York Waterway
    Claims unpaid landing fees

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2003
  • BCrowley Maritime orders tug and tank/deck cargo barge
  • Panama Maritime Authority adds two new security organizations
  • Royal Olympic subsidiaries file for Chapter 11 protection
  • WTSA member carriers plan reefer cargo rate increase
  • Tsakos increases vessel holdings with seven-year time charter pact

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • 'Karachi Eight' hopes still alive
    THE American Club, insurer of the Tasman Spirit, is clinging to hopes that the eight men being detained in Pakistan in connection with the Karachi oil spill earlier this year may yet be released in time for Christmas.
  • Blacklisted flag states gain help from IACS
    CLASSIFICATION societies have begun a programme to help flag states on the Paris Memorandum of Understanding "blacklist" improve their performance.
  • Bumper year for Lloyd's insurers is predicted by analysts
    LEADING Lloyd's vehicles are set to make substantial profits next year as a result of generally firm premium rates, analysts forecast.
  • Ring the changes
    LLOYD'S List is updating its communications system and as a result new telephone numbers have been assigned.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2003
  • Heavy lifters eye wind farm plans
    THE UK government's announcement today that it intends to develop 15 offshore wind farms around the country's coast is expected to bring a significant increase in heavy lift work to operators such as Smit and Mammoet, a subsidiary of BigLift Shipping
  • UK 3Q ferry figures disappoint
    FEWER ferry and cruise ship passengers departed from and arrived at UK ports in the third quarter of this year compared with 2002
  • Brazil prepares for investors
    SEVERE congestion across the Brazilian port sector is prompting vessel operating companies to consider investing in the country's key strategic ports
  • Evergreen buys into failing Trieste
    TAIWANESE major Evergreen Marine has acquired a 30% stake in Trieste International Container Terminal through an Italian subsidiary
  • Yukos to lift oil exports in 2004
    YUKOS, Russia's embattled crude oil producer and export leader, said in Moscow yesterday it is expecting to lift oil production and exports in 2004
  • Nielsen steps up at DFDS Tor Line
    JENS Nielsen, former managing director of DFDS Transport in the UK, has been appointed the new MD of DFDS Tor Line, the UK arm of the Danish shipping group
  • MSC places largest gantry order
  • Rolls-Royce Marine looks east
  • Chantiers workers express anxiety
  • Royal Olympia seeks protection
  • Jambo highlights bridge fatigue
  • Germany debates toll tax disaster
  • Indian coastal ship abandoned
  • China Nav picks up Indotrans
  • Crew leaves as tanker runs aground
  • Ro-ros planned for Biscay venture

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2003
  • Oldendorff exits U.S. liner trades
    German bulk operator sells Indotrans service to Swire unit, ending brief venture into American market.
  • S. Korea tax revamp to aid carriers
    New tonnage tax aims to shore up domestic maritime industry.
  • Norasia service calls U.S., Indian ports
    Three Indian ports on route of new round-the-world service beginning in February.
  • Houston clears another hurdle in Bayport project
  • U.S. reopens 1999 steel dumping case
  • Fogarty to head P&O Ports North America sales
  • Tug operator sues Port of Canaveral
  • Northwest raises air-cargo surcharge
  • CP Rail plans mega-intermodal trains
  • Kuehne & Nagel expands in France
  • KCS expects NAFTA rail decision in early 2004
  • MOL wins China project contract
  • Vitran prices 2 million shares

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2003
  • PONL loses court battle with former terminals director
    P&O Nedlloyd (PONL) has lost the lawsuit it brought against its former terminals and procurement director Pieter Bas Bredius.
  • Cost concerns dog introduction of Californian port ID cards
    National ID cards for port workers could cost at least US$45million in the ports of Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach (LB) alone, according to a government watchdog.
  • Major overhaul for PONL/NYK's NZAX service
  • US Lines to start with a fortnightly service
  • Vertical Tandem Lifting removed from ILO Heath & Safety Code
  • Wanhai and TMSC to launch joint Japan/China link
  • Port of Portland regains box throughput high not seen since 1994
  • New Year, new name. NYK Group renames logistics subsidiaries

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2003
  • Royal Olympic vessel sails
    Company says temporary restraining order lifted after just two hours.
  • Misery on Missouri
    Barge operations under threat after surprise ruling on river's water levels.
  • TMM offers new deal to bondholders
    Company reaches agreement with ad hoc committee over new swap plan.
  • Carnival misses Wall Street targets
    Net income rises, but figures below analysts' expectations.
  • New CNG consortium formed
    Norwegian players team up on compressed natural gas venture.
  • Swire buys last Oldendorff liner service
    London group's China Navigation unit snaps up four multipurpose ships for Asia, Middle East and US trades.
  • Vyborg yard to build port
    Russian shipbuilder clinches deal to provide oil, gas and bulk terminals for Turkmenistan.
  • Bergesen sells two more tankers
    Fred Cheng linked to latest VLCC disposal from Norwegian owner.
  • Golar LNG raises cash
    John Fredriksen's nets $51m from share offering to grow business.
  • PSTC denies graft claim
    Philippine National Oil Co's shipping arm says it did nothing wrong in recent tanker purchase.
  • Essar ship abandoned in cyclone
    Indian owner's general cargoship swamped in Bay of Bengal.
  • ExxonMobil under spotlight in Europe
    US oil major looks at 21-year-old single skin for Med crude cargo, but no charter results.
  • NYK orders VLCC newbuilding
    Japanese owner takes its large tanker orderbook to nine ships with double-hull fuel tank vessel.
  • Hapag Lloyd boxship sinks trawler
    One man is missing, presumed dead, after German owner's Tokyo Express hits boat off China.
  • Missing Stellamare crew presumed dead
    Search fails to find three men lost when heavy-lift ship capsized in Hudson River.
  • Thoresen in fresh fund raising exercise
    Rapidly expanding Thai bulker owner details second private placement in as many months.
  • MOL inks China heavy lift contract
    Japanese shipowner to transport facilities for the largest ethylene plant in China.
  • Farstad fixes Aussie charters
    Esso Australia ties up two of Norwegian offshore operator's ships in NOK350m deal.
  • GAC in South Korean tie-up
    Dubai-based ship agency inks second agreement in a week to increase ports coverage.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2003
  • IMO to develop voluntary safety audit scheme for member countries
  • MOL to handle project shipments to China
  • Orders for new boxships reach unprecedented 40% of active fleet
  • Golar LNG raises $51 million through share issue
  • Coast Guard expands scope of notice of violation program
  • Divers to lift generator from capsized ship in Albany
  • FedEx early retirement program lowers 2nd quarter earnings
  • Bush signs reauthorization bill for FAA
  • TSA awards $7.8 million in security technology grants
  • Ex-Im Bank underwrites PIA's purchase of Boeing 777 planes
  • Menlo forwarding unit negotiates deal with workers
  • U.S. completes CAFTA negotiations
  • Stricter international controls for portable missile exports
  • Cote d'Ivoire, Niger ready to join AGOA
  • Schenker, Siemens start new contract logistics venture
  • GIPSA to review standards for sorghum shipments
  • APM Terminals, local partner to operate Angolan box terminal
  • Strong November volumes for Los Angeles port
  • Future dredge dump sites proposed for Baltimore port

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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.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
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
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.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
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
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
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.
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%)
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
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
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
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.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
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
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
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
››› 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
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
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