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February 20, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's cost-cutting must not affect port efficiency
    PSA Corporation's cost cutting, retrenchment and divestment exercise may help sustain price competitiveness and re-gear the bottom line for a public listing, but will fail to keep shipping lines in Singapore if efficiency, productivity and connectivity are compromised.
  • Greenpeace stages anti-war protest in Antwerp
    THE environmental group Greenpeace has launched an anti-war operation in the Belgian port of Antwerp in a bid to block ships loaded with war materials from heading to the Gulf.
  • Tighter security measures in place at M'sian ports
    MALAYSIAN Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik said Malaysian ports are safe from any smuggling activities, including weapons by terrorists, as security measures have been tightened up.
  • Double hull tanker isn't the cure-all
    I REFER to your report 'Latest incident a warning on ballast tank checks' by David Hughes .
Air and Land Transport
  • War could see Qantas slash 2,500 jobs: report
    QANTAS Airways flew into heavy turbulence yesterday when a local newspaper reported that the airline had plans to cut 2,500 jobs in the event of a protracted war against Iraq, angering unions who have not been told about it.
  • CAL shareholder to sell part of stake by end June
  • British Airways suspends service to Venezuela
  • Northwest, American, United match US$3 fare increase
  • Canada's airlines praise 42% cut in domestic security tax
Newbuilds
  • Superliner gets power boost from Rolls-Royce
    THERE has been talk recently of laying up some offshore support vessels.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's cost-cutting must not affect port efficiency
    PSA Corporation's cost cutting, retrenchment and divestment exercise may help sustain price competitiveness and re-gear the bottom line for a public listing, but will fail to keep shipping lines in Singapore if efficiency, productivity and connectivity are compromised.
  • Greenpeace stages anti-war protest in Antwerp
    THE environmental group Greenpeace has launched an anti-war operation in the Belgian port of Antwerp in a bid to block ships loaded with war materials from heading to the Gulf.
  • Tighter security measures in place at M'sian ports
    MALAYSIAN Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik said Malaysian ports are safe from any smuggling activities, including weapons by terrorists, as security measures have been tightened up.
  • Double hull tanker isn't the cure-all
    I REFER to your report 'Latest incident a warning on ballast tank checks' by David Hughes .
Air and Land Transport
  • War could see Qantas slash 2,500 jobs: report
    QANTAS Airways flew into heavy turbulence yesterday when a local newspaper reported that the airline had plans to cut 2,500 jobs in the event of a protracted war against Iraq, angering unions who have not been told about it.
  • CAL shareholder to sell part of stake by end June
  • British Airways suspends service to Venezuela
  • Northwest, American, United match US$3 fare increase
  • Canada's airlines praise 42% cut in domestic security tax
Newbuilds
  • Superliner gets power boost from Rolls-Royce
    THERE has been talk recently of laying up some offshore support vessels.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's cost-cutting must not affect port efficiency
    PSA Corporation's cost cutting, retrenchment and divestment exercise may help sustain price competitiveness and re-gear the bottom line for a public listing, but will fail to keep shipping lines in Singapore if efficiency, productivity and connectivity are compromised.
  • Greenpeace stages anti-war protest in Antwerp
    THE environmental group Greenpeace has launched an anti-war operation in the Belgian port of Antwerp in a bid to block ships loaded with war materials from heading to the Gulf.
  • Tighter security measures in place at M'sian ports
    MALAYSIAN Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik said Malaysian ports are safe from any smuggling activities, including weapons by terrorists, as security measures have been tightened up.
  • Double hull tanker isn't the cure-all
    I REFER to your report 'Latest incident a warning on ballast tank checks' by David Hughes .
Air and Land Transport
  • War could see Qantas slash 2,500 jobs: report
    QANTAS Airways flew into heavy turbulence yesterday when a local newspaper reported that the airline had plans to cut 2,500 jobs in the event of a protracted war against Iraq, angering unions who have not been told about it.
  • CAL shareholder to sell part of stake by end June
  • British Airways suspends service to Venezuela
  • Northwest, American, United match US$3 fare increase
  • Canada's airlines praise 42% cut in domestic security tax
Newbuilds
  • Superliner gets power boost from Rolls-Royce
    THERE has been talk recently of laying up some offshore support vessels.

Sched Netweb site
  • Terminal to boost Shanghai's throughput by 1 million TEU
  • CSCL to call at Cat Lai
  • Matson raises surcharge as fuel costs go up
  • Danzas enters Middle East and Caspian region markets
  • EGL records marked net income turnaround in Q4
  • Teo Ser Luck handed a promotion by Menlo Worldwide
  • Asian Terminals moves Manila office to city's port area
  • Cathay Pacific's freight volume decreases in January m-o-m
  • Deutsche Post acquires Dutch company RP Holding
  • Dragonair's expands European cargo sales coverage

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • Bad expectations Salvesen
    Shares in Christian Salvesen, the UK-based logistics company, fell to an all-time low when it warned full-year profits would be 20 per cent below market expectations.
  • Contship Containerlines with direct passenger sales
    Seeking to capitalise on the ever-growing demand for cargo ship travel, international container shipping line, Contship Containerlines is offering passenger voyages directly to the public.
  • ABX Logistics in Mexico
    ABX Logistics Mexico was was launched in January 2003, and now has offices in Mexico City, Veracruz and the capital's international airport, and a team of 30 staff.
  • TPG and unions agree
    TPG and the unions have reached an agreement on a first collective labour agreement (CLA) for new mail deliverers.
  • Port Klang to develop distribution centre
    Malaysia's busiest seaport, Port Klang, will develop a RM1 billion (S$461.6 million), 400-ha 'free zone' distribution centre to boost its transhipment hub status through cargo consolidation and logistics activities.
  • British Ports optimistic
    Bias towards contract work and a wide geographical and cargo spread helped Associated British Ports to a creditable 7 per cent rise in full year pre-tax profits to 139 million pound ($221 million).

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Disinvestment Ministry clears SCI move to buy 2 VLCCs for Rs 640 cr.
  • Maersk Sealand to launch new weekly direct service to Far East & US West Coast ex-JNP Container Terminal - First call at Nhava Sheva (JNPCT) will be on March 4
  • Millers allowed to export 1.7 m tonnes sugar to China
  • Bangladesh slashes duty on Indian rice
  • India Luxembourg to expand ties in steel sector
  • Exports of truck, bus tyres total 2 lakh in December
  • Jute exports may register 47 pc rise
  • Seafood exporters gearing up to face dumping charges levelled by US
  • Australian curbs on Indian farm, marine products to go
  • Exports to Australia register 19 pc growth during April-Oct. 2002
  • Spurt in iron ore traffic at Haldia, KoPT on rising Chinese demand
  • New record in coal discharge at Chennai Port
  • Need to coordinate supply chain logistics stressed
  • Exporters told to invoice in appreciating euro
  • CII puts GDP growth at 5.4 pc
  • WTO urged to provide greater market access to non-farm sector
  • Govt increases export prices of rice by Rs 50-100 a tonne
  • Seminar on Taiwan International Machine Tool Show on Feb. 21

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • European PMs votes for exemption of pilotage from Port Directive
  • Iraqi mass-destruction weapons sent to sea on bulk carriers?
  • Concordia loss EUR 15.3 million

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • EC trust busters swoop on tanker owners
    Inspectors have made surprise visits to offices in "several" countries.
  • Iraq hiding weapons at sea?
    A British daily says Iraq's WMD's are aboard three cargo ships in the Indian Ocean

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • President's budget holds $184 million for Corps' Portland District projects
  • Lykes adds two new vessels as part of ship replacement program
  • Transportation marketing group looking for 'Tranny Award' entries
  • Union Pacific teams with CSX for rail/truck moves into Mexico
  • Coast Guard cutter helps nab 5,775 pounds of pure cocaine

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Caution over Iraq 'arms ships'
    GOVERNMENT sources on both sides of the Atlantic yesterday discounted reports that Iraqi weapons of mass destruction had been sent afloat to avoid detection by UN weapons inspectors and are presently on the high seas in a number of cargoships.
  • Carnival shifts tonnage as P&I deadline looms
    A BATTLE royal is raging at the 11th hour in the 2003 protection and indemnity renewal round - although some big changes of portfolio have already been agreed.
  • Legal wrangles blight Tricolor salvage
    PAYMENT procedures covering the cost of removing the sunken Tricolor were only agreed following an extraordinary series of ship arrests, Lloyd's List has learned.
  • Brussels swoop on Norwegian tanker giants
    BRUSSELS swooped on an unspecified number of Norwegian chemical tanker companies yesterday in what could become a protract- ed price-fixing and cartel investigation.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • Teekay in the money
  • Charleston secures security grant
  • Nomadic needs funding agreement
  • Durban slot system a great success
  • Bosporus problems halt tankers
  • Caution over mystery ships
  • UAE traders prepare for cost hikes
  • Java hub port on the cards
  • Daewoo equity up for grabs
  • Tricolor to be cut up for scrap
  • Three to appear in Prestige probe
  • Hopes fade for Tor I seafarers
  • Algerians seek port work solution
  • SCI bidders worried by VL purchase
  • Chennai seeks hub role
  • NZ cat speed request rejected
  • French builders in crisis talks
  • Danish cargo ship sinks in Med

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • Iraq may be hiding weapons at sea
    U.S. and British intelligence are tracking three cargo ships suspected of carrying Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.
  • EGL earnings surge
    The forwarders benefited from the diversion of Asian imports from ocean to air because of the West Coast port shutdown last fall.
  • Long Beach traffic dips 3 percent
    Container volume dipped to 334,346 TEUs in January, primarily because of Maersk Sealand's shift last August to the nearby Port of Los Angeles.
  • Lufthansa, British Airways hike fuel surcharge
  • Profit increases for British ports operator
  • UPS' Asia-Pacific president to retire
  • Russia, Oil Cos. must find export compromise: Yukos
  • Dragonair expands Euro cargo sales
  • TradePoint merges with Trans-Euro
  • U.S. developer buys Asian, French logistics centers
  • Emery Forwarding opens HK facility
  • TPG snares Volkswagen deal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • No holiday hangover as charter market index recovers its buoyancy
    Post-Chinese New Year and the charter market is beginning to show signs of life with 189 ships fixed in January and the average length of fixtures gaining.
  • Lines restructure services as Venezuelan trading collapses
    Exports from Venezuela are forecast to halve as a result of a sharp contraction in the economy and suffocating exchange rate controls imposed last month.
  • FEFC responds to surcharge transparency challenge
  • Rhine ports merger aimed at developing new business
  • Australian produce outlook worsens
  • Rapiscan smoothes transit of US boxes at Port Klang
  • Bad debts scare prompts Puerto Cabello discounts
  • EU Ports Package tightens transparency requirements

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • Stolt, Tokyo Marine, Odfjell, Jo Tankers in EC probe
    Chemical tanker owners' offices raided by European officials in price-fixing inquiry.
  • St Lawrence Seaway sets new tolls
    Charges to go up next season, but hike is below inflation.
  • Shipping body slams Canadian budget
    Industry body asks: would maritime industry get more money if ships could vote?
  • RCL rebuffs war talk
    Cruise line admits being clobbered by triple-whammy of war, economy and illness but says business still solid.
  • Grindrod cashes in on growth
    South African shipping group logs record returns and promises more to come.
  • Azov Shipping hands over fleet to state
    Ten-year lease of bulkers and ro-ros from Ukraine's property fund comes to an end.
  • MOL steps up the pace in Vietnam
    Ship agency Vijacont to be renamed MOL (Vietnam) Co to work exclusively for Japanese giant.
  • Belships sells tanker stakes as losses grow
    Norwegian owner disposes of shares in two OBOs as it puts faith in dry bulk to turn around deficit.
  • Nomadic swings back into the black
    Norwegian owner sees improved fortunes in reefer rates.
  • Unnamed ships tracked over Iraqi weapons
    UK paper says intelligence forces are monitoring three cargoships.
  • Reborn Seyang Shipping in the money
    Restructured South Korean bulker owner turns around losses in 2002.
  • Awilco board split on buyout offer
    Members ask Anders Wilhelmsen group to reconsider but it refuses.
  • Spanish officials to explain Prestige decisions
    Spain to investigate why damaged tanker was turned away from coast.
  • Bumper year at ABP
    UK and US ports operator posts another huge profit, despite slight fall in volumes at 21 British terminals.
  • Daewoo shares to be sold off
    State debt agency and bank to offload 69.6% yard stake to foreign investors.
  • Kuok no longer Malaysia's top tycoon
    PCL owner slips to second on latest rich list, as shipping features strongly among financial elite.
  • Higher cargo volumes lift Auckland
    New Zealand port sees interim EBIT and revenue up 8% as box numbers top 330,000-teu.
  • Grupo TMM offers share sweetener
    Group entices more bondholders to extend repayment by giving them chance to buy depositary stock.
  • PTP set to break even early
    Malaysian container port expects to be in profit twelve months ahead of schedule.
  • Teekay raises $144m in fresh funds
    Aframax giant's sale of Premium Equity Participating Security Units proves popular with investors.
  • Malaysian owners in boxship tie up
    MISC, MSC and PDZ ink MOU for regional liner service linking Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • Weakley to Great Lake carriers: don't panic over down iron ore shipments
  • Hanjin group names Cho Yang-Ho chairman
  • WSC reviews U.S. Customs' advance cargo information "strawman"
  • EC commissioner calls on industry to "restore confidence in shipping"
  • Carriers switch Florida ports on U.S./West Coast South America service
  • Listed arm of China Shipping expects higher profit
  • Teekay raises $144 million in convertible securities
  • Cosco takes delivery of new tanker
  • Delmas raises Med/West Africa rates
  • Menzies Aviation finishes upgrade of Sydney cargo terminal
  • Cisco systems to help Deutsche Post implement IT systems
  • U.S. Customs disburses $329 million in 2002 under byrd amendment
  • Ryder partners with first industrial realty trust
  • Tradepoint Systems merges with Trans-Euro
  • U.K. ministry of Defense picks Savi tracking solution
  • ABX opens operations in Mexico
  • Sartomer implements Chemlogix transportation management system
  • Long Beach container trade dips in January
  • Shanghai Port/A.P. Moller venture handles first ship

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Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
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
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
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
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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.
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
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