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May 20, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Nations urged to prevent spread of Sars via sea trade
    THE International Maritime Organisation has warned of the 'potential danger' of the spread of Sars through the global maritime network and the need for appropriate action in a circular to its 162 member states.
  • RCL promotes 5 executives
    THAI-listed intra-Asia operator Regional Container Lines has promoted five executives in a series of management changes.
  • NYK's profit drops 19%
    NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, said full-year profit fell 19 per cent as lower freight rates and higher fuel costs eroded earnings.
  • K Line's full-year profit doubles
    KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said full-year profit more than doubled because of increased demand for container shipments on North American and European routes.
  • Set to recreate history
    IN the industrial outskirts of Sweden's southern seaport of Gothenburg craftsmen on scaffolding, sprinkled with sawdust, work against time to finish a US$30 million ship set to sail into history.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA back in the black with pre-tax profit of 135m
    SLASHING costs helped British Airways plc top market forecasts for annual profit yesterday but Europe's biggest airline warned that first-quarter revenues would be weaker than a year ago in a tough aviation market.
  • India's Jet Airways aims to fly int'l routes
  • United and Delta to restore flights in June
  • Dragonair sees bright spot in cargo
  • Vietnam Air, US Ex-Im Bank in plane financing deal
  • China Eastern's traffic down 30%
Features
  • Cheap cruises on the cards
    FAR from being a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, taking a cruise on the high seas might soon become little more expensive than staying at home if easyJet founder and self-professed 'serial entrepreneur' Stelios Haji-Ioannou has his way.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight operation of the Dubai-based international airline, walked away with the highest number of awards at the recent Cargo Airline of the Year ceremony, held annually by Air Cargo News for the air cargo industry.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Nations urged to prevent spread of Sars via sea trade
    THE International Maritime Organisation has warned of the 'potential danger' of the spread of Sars through the global maritime network and the need for appropriate action in a circular to its 162 member states.
  • RCL promotes 5 executives
    THAI-listed intra-Asia operator Regional Container Lines has promoted five executives in a series of management changes.
  • NYK's profit drops 19%
    NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, said full-year profit fell 19 per cent as lower freight rates and higher fuel costs eroded earnings.
  • K Line's full-year profit doubles
    KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said full-year profit more than doubled because of increased demand for container shipments on North American and European routes.
  • Set to recreate history
    IN the industrial outskirts of Sweden's southern seaport of Gothenburg craftsmen on scaffolding, sprinkled with sawdust, work against time to finish a US$30 million ship set to sail into history.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA back in the black with pre-tax profit of 135m
    SLASHING costs helped British Airways plc top market forecasts for annual profit yesterday but Europe's biggest airline warned that first-quarter revenues would be weaker than a year ago in a tough aviation market.
  • India's Jet Airways aims to fly int'l routes
  • United and Delta to restore flights in June
  • Dragonair sees bright spot in cargo
  • Vietnam Air, US Ex-Im Bank in plane financing deal
  • China Eastern's traffic down 30%
Features
  • Cheap cruises on the cards
    FAR from being a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, taking a cruise on the high seas might soon become little more expensive than staying at home if easyJet founder and self-professed 'serial entrepreneur' Stelios Haji-Ioannou has his way.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight operation of the Dubai-based international airline, walked away with the highest number of awards at the recent Cargo Airline of the Year ceremony, held annually by Air Cargo News for the air cargo industry.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Nations urged to prevent spread of Sars via sea trade
    THE International Maritime Organisation has warned of the 'potential danger' of the spread of Sars through the global maritime network and the need for appropriate action in a circular to its 162 member states.
  • RCL promotes 5 executives
    THAI-listed intra-Asia operator Regional Container Lines has promoted five executives in a series of management changes.
  • NYK's profit drops 19%
    NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, said full-year profit fell 19 per cent as lower freight rates and higher fuel costs eroded earnings.
  • K Line's full-year profit doubles
    KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said full-year profit more than doubled because of increased demand for container shipments on North American and European routes.
  • Set to recreate history
    IN the industrial outskirts of Sweden's southern seaport of Gothenburg craftsmen on scaffolding, sprinkled with sawdust, work against time to finish a US$30 million ship set to sail into history.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA back in the black with pre-tax profit of 135m
    SLASHING costs helped British Airways plc top market forecasts for annual profit yesterday but Europe's biggest airline warned that first-quarter revenues would be weaker than a year ago in a tough aviation market.
  • India's Jet Airways aims to fly int'l routes
  • United and Delta to restore flights in June
  • Dragonair sees bright spot in cargo
  • Vietnam Air, US Ex-Im Bank in plane financing deal
  • China Eastern's traffic down 30%
Features
  • Cheap cruises on the cards
    FAR from being a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, taking a cruise on the high seas might soon become little more expensive than staying at home if easyJet founder and self-professed 'serial entrepreneur' Stelios Haji-Ioannou has his way.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight operation of the Dubai-based international airline, walked away with the highest number of awards at the recent Cargo Airline of the Year ceremony, held annually by Air Cargo News for the air cargo industry.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Nations urged to prevent spread of Sars via sea trade
    THE International Maritime Organisation has warned of the 'potential danger' of the spread of Sars through the global maritime network and the need for appropriate action in a circular to its 162 member states.
  • RCL promotes 5 executives
    THAI-listed intra-Asia operator Regional Container Lines has promoted five executives in a series of management changes.
  • NYK's profit drops 19%
    NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, said full-year profit fell 19 per cent as lower freight rates and higher fuel costs eroded earnings.
  • K Line's full-year profit doubles
    KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said full-year profit more than doubled because of increased demand for container shipments on North American and European routes.
  • Set to recreate history
    IN the industrial outskirts of Sweden's southern seaport of Gothenburg craftsmen on scaffolding, sprinkled with sawdust, work against time to finish a US$30 million ship set to sail into history.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA back in the black with pre-tax profit of 135m
    SLASHING costs helped British Airways plc top market forecasts for annual profit yesterday but Europe's biggest airline warned that first-quarter revenues would be weaker than a year ago in a tough aviation market.
  • India's Jet Airways aims to fly int'l routes
  • United and Delta to restore flights in June
  • Dragonair sees bright spot in cargo
  • Vietnam Air, US Ex-Im Bank in plane financing deal
  • China Eastern's traffic down 30%
Features
  • Cheap cruises on the cards
    FAR from being a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, taking a cruise on the high seas might soon become little more expensive than staying at home if easyJet founder and self-professed 'serial entrepreneur' Stelios Haji-Ioannou has his way.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight operation of the Dubai-based international airline, walked away with the highest number of awards at the recent Cargo Airline of the Year ceremony, held annually by Air Cargo News for the air cargo industry.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL net income grows despite difficult liner environment in 2002
  • Magistral to start service between Shanghai, Vostochny
  • OOCL vessel stops in Hong Kong on maiden voyage
  • Saecs to upgrade Europe to South Africa Service
  • Cronos Group net income rises in first quarter of 2003
  • Menlo named top service provider by Trench
  • Thai Airways net profit gains altitude in second quarter
  • Hawaiian reaches new plane lease deal with Ansett
  • Praetorian Aviation chosen as Martinair GSA in Pakistan
  • FAA names air traffic directors

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CIWTC looks for shipbuilding orders
  • CIWTC plea to post-date revival package to April 2002
  • High freight rates affecting ex-im trade: TERI study
  • Ficci signs memorandum of understanding with Kuwaiti trade body with eye on Iraq
  • Electronics exports register 28 pc growth in 2002-03
  • Indian firms investing in UK total 441: Study
  • Jewellery exports may cross $ 11 bn in 2005-06
  • China begins probe into 'dumping' of Indian chloroform
  • Rana leads carpets team to New Zealand
  • 1.93 lakh truck, bus tyres exported in March 2003
  • 87,500 t rice to be exported to Asian, African nations
  • Port workers to join May 21 'Bharat bandh'
  • Alumina from Balco exported to Iran through Vizag Port
  • Emirates SkyCargo adds Boeing to its freighter fleet
  • IA to increase cargo capacity by 25 per cent
  • Air Sahara to begin Kolkata-Mumbai service
  • Forex reserves up by $ 588 million to $ 77,598 million
  • NCAER favours abolition of EPCG policy
  • Forex reserves rise to $ 78.559 bn
  • Adani group earmarks Rs 2,000 cr. for Mundra SEZ development
  • Changes in DEPB scheme to comply with WTO rules mooted
  • Tirupur exporters launch portal
  • CAIT hails govt move on VAT
  • Inflation rate falls to 6.03 pc
  • ADB gives nod for $ 75-m loan to Petronet LNG
  • MIDC signs MoU with Kolkata firm to set up biotech park
  • CII sending 20 trade missions abroad to tap markets
  • Rs 55 cr. granted to N-E states for export boost
  • ITPO postpones Kuala Lumpur expo
  • AIAI reception to honour Djibouti President on May 22
  • Bangalore int'l airport work to begin in June
  • Private capital flows to emerging markets poised to spurt: IIF

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • Recovery of Iraqi oil production taking longer than expected
  • New-comers keep Panama market low
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • US official suggests Iraq could break OPEC ranks
  • Next generation Lemag Premet Performance Analyser announced
  • The Baltic in brief
  • Great Belt: Market firm and quiet
  • Singapore market spurred on by bullish trade
  • Oil stays firm as US supplies look set to remain tight
  • New bunker supplier set to bring down prices in Colombo
  • Rotterdam recovers Friday's losses
  • Brazilian market update from Petrobras

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • Geodis with new board members
  • Wagenborg takes delivery of first multipurpose vessel
  • Introduction of thumbprint signature at UK airports
  • Strasbourg inland port defends its position
  • APL Logistics signs contract with Parragon Books

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • New subway system online at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • Commerce Department creates team to help firms interested in trade with Iraq
  • Port of Portland sponsors first Lewis & Clark Explorer Train
  • Washington Governor vows to bring Boeing jobs to state
  • Railroad safety organization wins $1,025,000 federal grant

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Christiane names latest Oldendorff containerships
    CHRISTIANE Oldendorff (above), chairman and managing director of Reederei 'Nord' Klaus E Oldendorff, has named the company's latest two newbuildings, writes Eric Watkins in Nicosia.
  • PDV Marina gets back to business with fleet upgrade
    PDV Marina, the shipping arm of Venezuela's state oil giant Petroleos de Venezuela SA, is beginning to contemplate fleet modernisation as the impact of the nation's general strike fades.
  • Barbados register begins vessel profile check-ups
    EXPERIENCED inspectors are to be asked for their general impressions of a ship's condition under a new scheme launched by the Barbados register, writes Janet Porter.
  • Trades slowdown forces OT Africa Line to pull ship
    OT AFRICA Line is withdrawing a ship from its service between Europe and West Africa because of a slowdown in trade over the past couple of months.
  • Terrorist probe surrounds ship arrested in Italy
    Suspected al-Qa'eda attacks in Saudi Arabia and Morocco have led to heightened security at ports around the globe but up to now terrorists have not used the maritime industry as expected to ship bombs.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • Panama: don't rush accident reports
  • Prestige damage claim 'will rise'
  • Former minister takes Sovbunker
  • RCCL faces overcharging suit
  • RN warns on Mid East piracy
  • China buys into NW Shelf project
  • Pakistan terminal wins funding
  • Diamond fire cost $250M
  • Wreck removed from Haldia channel
  • P&O Ports seals largest India deal
  • Grounding report blames laptop
  • Mystery investor eyes Wilhelmshaven
  • BMT move 'good news' for Australia
  • Mid East port rivalry on the agenda
  • Pacifica forced to cut capacity
  • EU ministers tackle quality issues
  • Daewoo to attract foreign investors
  • Adsteam announces restructure

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • NYK profits rise but fall short of target
    Japan's largest shipping line said operating income rose 5.4 percent to $575 million on revenue of $10.4 billion.
  • Cargo spurs British Airways profit
    Europe's biggest airline posted a pre-tax profit of $219 million compared to a $324 million loss the previous year.
  • Deutsche Post boss confident on Airborne takeover
  • Grand Alliance adds Asia-Europe loop
  • P&O Ports buys private India terminal
  • DHL Danzas Air & Ocean opens Wash. border-crossing facility
  • Wheat crop on Georgia port's table
  • Exel in C-TPAT program
  • Zim acquires stake in Russian agency
  • UPS to test hydrogen vehicles in U.S.
  • Schenker opens Volkswagen logistics center

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • Small ships feature in latest GA Asia/Europe loop
    The Grand Alliance's (GA) long-expected sixth Asia/North Europe loop was announced this morning with smaller than expected ships and a Cagliari port call under discussion.
  • HPH excluded from Nhava Sheva bid on security grounds
    India's Defence Ministry has shot down Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH)'s bid for Jawaharlal Nehru Port's new proposed Nhava Sheva container terminal on grounds of security.
  • South Africa: 'Liner operators to blame for congestion'
  • US remains 'susceptible to acts of terrorism' warn Senators
  • Will Fesco's ANZ/ECNA ambitions be hard to realise?
  • Vitoria's TVV terminal to receive $6m cash injection
  • Pilot error grounded 3,424TEU ANL vessel
  • US Customs seeks more cash for container security role
  • MOL seeks reasons for optimism as operating income falls
  • P&O Ports' new Indian terminal to handle first vessel
  • Industry moves to standardise box technology and procedures

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • Huge cost hike hits Carnival plc
    Profit falls at renamed P&O Princess despite increase in passenger cruise days.
  • CMB approves Exmar demerger
    Shareholders to vote on plan on 20 June.
  • Cosco orders two VLCCs
    Chinese giant ups tanker tally as it squares up to rival.
  • Ship sale hunger strike
    Jugoceanija workers in coma as wage famine bites.
  • Greenpeace blocks passage for elderly tanker
    Environmentalists call in class society to inspect 1980s-built aframax bulk oiler.
  • Essar in buying mood
    But sparkling fourth quarter fails to compensate for full year downturn.
  • RCCL accused of $150m fraud
    Class action lawsuit claims cruise line charged bogus tax.
  • Daewoo goes out to woo investors
    Korea's second largest shipbuilder hits the road to assess investor interest.
  • Spain sues ABS
    Spill hit Spaniards seek damages payout from class.
  • NSCSA profit soars
    Tankers boost income for Saudi Arabian owner.
  • Jutha slims loss
    Improved market helps Thai owner clean up first quarter figures.
  • IHI bleeds red ink
    Machinery sales slump and share value falls hit Japanese shipbuilder.


American Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • Zim acquires 50% stake in Russian agency company
  • New World Alliance starts second Asia/U.S. East Coast all-water service
  • Grand Alliance adds 6th Asia/north Europe weekly service
  • Menzies Aviation starts venture with Macau Logistics
  • Portland designated USDA air export livestock facility
  • South Korea works to clear cargo backlog following strike
  • USDA to hold animal and poultry disease meeting
  • DHL Danzas Air & Ocean opens brokerage facility in Blaine, Wash.
  • DHS streamlines immigration, customs enforcement operations
  • ABX Logistics picks Management Dynamics software
  • Volkswagen picks Exel for parts collection in Mexico
  • Schenker opens auto logistics center in Hanover, Germany
  • MOL reorganizes logistics activities
  • Twelve U.S. ports share security grants
  • Regulatory progress for port of Houston's Bayport project

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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