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September 24, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Cosco Pacific H1 profit rises 5.4%
CHINA-backed Cosco Pacific Ltd reported a 5.4 per cent rise in first-half net profit on Monday as the ports operator expanded its container leasing operation, the world's fifth largest.
PSA's Tuticorin terminal volumes up 4.3% in first qtr
PSA Corporation's key Indian venture at Tuticorin scraped together a 4.3 per cent volume growth in the first quarter of this financial year, after its loss of some box traffic in FY2002 alarmed officials.
Oil tanker rates may rise for 7th week on Oct bookings
OIL tanker rates in the Persian Gulf may rise for a seventh week as charterers make inquiries for vessels to load crude oil in October, prompting shipowners to raise freight costs.
Lanka Maritime says fuel deal with BP in pipeline
LANKA Maritime Services, a unit of Sri Lanka's national shipping company, said it may start buying fuel from BP plc's Singapore trading unit to supply vessels in Colombo and nearby ports.

Air and Land Transport

S'pore air cargo sector lauds relaxed rules with Australia
SINGAPORE's air cargo industry has welcomed yesterday's air services agreement with Australia, that effectively eliminates all restrictions on freight flights between and beyond both countries except the US.
Swiss inks deal with BA to join Oneworld
US regulators urged to take action against jetBlue
Passengers want 'young, pretty' female crew: MAS
Heathrow Express faces strikes next month
Delta Air Lines launches fare sale, others match

Strait Talk

Hard bargaining ahead on new pay deal for seafarers
AS you read this, a meeting should be underway in Cyprus that is part of the process of thrashing out a new international wage bargaining system for shipping.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE ports unit of Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa is in talks to boost its investment in the Chinese port of Ningbo, The Standard newspaper reported.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Cosco Pacific H1 profit rises 5.4%
CHINA-backed Cosco Pacific Ltd reported a 5.4 per cent rise in first-half net profit on Monday as the ports operator expanded its container leasing operation, the world's fifth largest.
PSA's Tuticorin terminal volumes up 4.3% in first qtr
PSA Corporation's key Indian venture at Tuticorin scraped together a 4.3 per cent volume growth in the first quarter of this financial year, after its loss of some box traffic in FY2002 alarmed officials.
Oil tanker rates may rise for 7th week on Oct bookings
OIL tanker rates in the Persian Gulf may rise for a seventh week as charterers make inquiries for vessels to load crude oil in October, prompting shipowners to raise freight costs.
Lanka Maritime says fuel deal with BP in pipeline
LANKA Maritime Services, a unit of Sri Lanka's national shipping company, said it may start buying fuel from BP plc's Singapore trading unit to supply vessels in Colombo and nearby ports.

Air and Land Transport

S'pore air cargo sector lauds relaxed rules with Australia
SINGAPORE's air cargo industry has welcomed yesterday's air services agreement with Australia, that effectively eliminates all restrictions on freight flights between and beyond both countries except the US.
Swiss inks deal with BA to join Oneworld
US regulators urged to take action against jetBlue
Passengers want 'young, pretty' female crew: MAS
Heathrow Express faces strikes next month
Delta Air Lines launches fare sale, others match

Strait Talk

Hard bargaining ahead on new pay deal for seafarers
AS you read this, a meeting should be underway in Cyprus that is part of the process of thrashing out a new international wage bargaining system for shipping.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE ports unit of Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa is in talks to boost its investment in the Chinese port of Ningbo, The Standard newspaper reported.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Cosco Pacific H1 profit rises 5.4%
CHINA-backed Cosco Pacific Ltd reported a 5.4 per cent rise in first-half net profit on Monday as the ports operator expanded its container leasing operation, the world's fifth largest.
PSA's Tuticorin terminal volumes up 4.3% in first qtr
PSA Corporation's key Indian venture at Tuticorin scraped together a 4.3 per cent volume growth in the first quarter of this financial year, after its loss of some box traffic in FY2002 alarmed officials.
Oil tanker rates may rise for 7th week on Oct bookings
OIL tanker rates in the Persian Gulf may rise for a seventh week as charterers make inquiries for vessels to load crude oil in October, prompting shipowners to raise freight costs.
Lanka Maritime says fuel deal with BP in pipeline
LANKA Maritime Services, a unit of Sri Lanka's national shipping company, said it may start buying fuel from BP plc's Singapore trading unit to supply vessels in Colombo and nearby ports.

Air and Land Transport

S'pore air cargo sector lauds relaxed rules with Australia
SINGAPORE's air cargo industry has welcomed yesterday's air services agreement with Australia, that effectively eliminates all restrictions on freight flights between and beyond both countries except the US.
Swiss inks deal with BA to join Oneworld
US regulators urged to take action against jetBlue
Passengers want 'young, pretty' female crew: MAS
Heathrow Express faces strikes next month
Delta Air Lines launches fare sale, others match

Strait Talk

Hard bargaining ahead on new pay deal for seafarers
AS you read this, a meeting should be underway in Cyprus that is part of the process of thrashing out a new international wage bargaining system for shipping.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE ports unit of Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa is in talks to boost its investment in the Chinese port of Ningbo, The Standard newspaper reported.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Cosco Pacific H1 profit rises 5.4%
CHINA-backed Cosco Pacific Ltd reported a 5.4 per cent rise in first-half net profit on Monday as the ports operator expanded its container leasing operation, the world's fifth largest.
PSA's Tuticorin terminal volumes up 4.3% in first qtr
PSA Corporation's key Indian venture at Tuticorin scraped together a 4.3 per cent volume growth in the first quarter of this financial year, after its loss of some box traffic in FY2002 alarmed officials.
Oil tanker rates may rise for 7th week on Oct bookings
OIL tanker rates in the Persian Gulf may rise for a seventh week as charterers make inquiries for vessels to load crude oil in October, prompting shipowners to raise freight costs.
Lanka Maritime says fuel deal with BP in pipeline
LANKA Maritime Services, a unit of Sri Lanka's national shipping company, said it may start buying fuel from BP plc's Singapore trading unit to supply vessels in Colombo and nearby ports.

Air and Land Transport

S'pore air cargo sector lauds relaxed rules with Australia
SINGAPORE's air cargo industry has welcomed yesterday's air services agreement with Australia, that effectively eliminates all restrictions on freight flights between and beyond both countries except the US.
Swiss inks deal with BA to join Oneworld
US regulators urged to take action against jetBlue
Passengers want 'young, pretty' female crew: MAS
Heathrow Express faces strikes next month
Delta Air Lines launches fare sale, others match

Strait Talk

Hard bargaining ahead on new pay deal for seafarers
AS you read this, a meeting should be underway in Cyprus that is part of the process of thrashing out a new international wage bargaining system for shipping.

Port Shots

Port Shots
THE ports unit of Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa is in talks to boost its investment in the Chinese port of Ningbo, The Standard newspaper reported.

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20 hurt in ship collision at Chittagong Port Royal Caribbean builds biggest cruiser Ultra Voyager GAC India celebrates 20th anniversary with a new strategy OEL launches Mundra-Jebel Ali feeder service WTO upholds India's case against EU: Textile sops to Pak Palmolein import duty hike likely US now main source of capital goods for India m.v. Tiger Bridge given warm welcome at VCT Cargo traffic at Indian ports may touch 979 m tonnes in 2011-12: Study JN Port touches 1-million TEU mark within first half of current fiscal 4 dedicated Conraj rakes inducted into ICD-Sabarmati-JNP circuit P. S. Krishnan elected new FFFAI Chairman Textile bank on anvil: Minister Credit card facilities for artisans mooted Forex reserves touch $ 87.856 bn Hike synthetic textile export quota for US: SRTEPC chief Stabilise prices or face controls, govt tells steel manufacturers Tea planters' body wants Nilgiris notified as special economic zone India pips UK, Brazil for 6th slot: FDI confidence report Inflation rate rises to 4.29 pc IA showcases Sharjah as holiday destination AIAI interactive seminar on power sector today Plastics export award function on Sept. 26 Ficci to organise meet on taxation

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
East Coast markets steady amid good avails Crude rebounds as market looks near short-term bottom After a month-long sharp downward movement in crude oil prices, with only the occasional correction higher, oil futures are beginning to look cheap relative to fundamentals. If speculators, once long - now short, resume buying, this could set the scene for a rebound from current levels. Egypt steady, good avails return to Port Said OPEC meeting: Quota allocations up for discussion Fujairah market waits on cargo rise Hong Kong numbers slip back as recent demand dries avails OPEC meet outcome seems settled as OPEC basket trades mid-range It would come as a huge surprise to the world oil market if OPEC's meeting in Vienna tomorrow decided to change the current official production quota. Rotterdam firms with crude and barges

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
Rederi AB Gotland wants out from the stock exchange Ola Lorentzon quits Frontline Olav Fjell fired from Statoil

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
Conferees approve multi-year sub procurement But it's for five Virginia Class submarines, not seven

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Lorentzon bids Frontline farewell FRONTLINE managing director Ola Lorentzon (left) is to stand down from the world's number one tanker operator just weeks after plans were floated in New York to split the company, writes Jerry Frank. Statoil loses its head as Fjell falls on sword OLAV Fjell lost his battle to survive yesterday as boss of oil and gas giant Statoil. European Parliament backs Prestige accident committee TEN months after the event and despite two earlier rejections, the European Parliament yesterday voted overwhelmingly in favour of establishing a temporary committee to investigate the causes and consequences of the Prestige disaster. Inside world of Lloyd's goes online LLOYD'S is putting its inner workings online, writes James Brewer.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
Tsakos warns on dash for tonnage NIKOLAOS Tsakos, president of Tsakos Energy Navigation, has cautioned against the current race for new tonnage and warned today that the number of newbuildings scheduled for delivery could destabilise the entire industry Balearia talks up competition COMPETITION between Spanish ferry operators is mounting after Balearia said today it would use the fast ferry Ramon Llull to launch a new service on 21 October De Palacio scolds member states LOYOLA de Palacio, the EU transport commissioner, has hit out at the lack of political will within European member states to find solutions to deal with maritime disasters Danube low strands newbuildings A NUMBER of newbuildings under construction at shipyards on the banks of the river Danube are stranded by low water levels Overheated bulker scuttled A BULKER drifting off Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean since last week was scuttled by the French Navy yesterday Tsavliris claims $2.5M from KPT GREEK salvor Tsavliris is claiming $2.5M in damages from Karachi Port Trust for the illegal detention of Sea Angel, which was used in the lightering of Tasman Spirit Rising rates on lowering Rhine Vopak sells Chemgas to Jaegers Algerian link goes private Frontline MD Lorentzon to retire Iran slashes marine charges Indian tonnage tax from April 2004 Statoil's Irangate claims third Aqaba charges rise again PTP and PSA 'can co-operate' Alstom rescue plan agreed

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
Cosco revamps logistics structure The Hong Kong unit of China Ocean Shipping (Group) Co., is moving into logistics with the purchase of 49 percent of Cosco Logistics Co. from its parent for $142 million. Swiss opts for Oneworld alliance Swiss International Air Lines said it will join the Oneworld global alliance in a move that will shrink its fleet by a third and pare 25 percent of its flight network. Traffic resumes at Bangladesh port The Port of Chittagong resumed operations Monday after a collision between two container ships halted operations over the weekend. Insurer: More Europe port strikes to come UPS launches package-flow technology Railroads should adopt scheduled ops: CPR FedEx Ground opens Chicago terminal BAX Global opens Greek office Canadian port gets box scanner Menlo to offer stand-alone software Corrigan named Aus. VP at Savino del Bene Frontline's Lorentzen retires Atlanta cargo services expanding

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
New hope in Canadian West Coast talks as union mulls latest offer Union officials plan to respond Thursday to a new comprehensive package offered by waterfront foremen employers to end a lengthy labour dispute on Canada's west coast. Lines ponder Busan departure in spite of dockers productivity increase Busan dockers are raising productivity by as much as 98.4% in response to the carnage left by Typhoon Maemi, but a survey reveals 53% of lines may still leave. Chittagong re-opens following Eagle Strength crash Rail users must compete for UK budget Chinese ports courted by foreign investors OT Africa Line launches Luanda shuttle Cosco Pacific buys US$143m stake in Cosco Logistics Lille expansion doubles tri-modal terminal area New HK terminals will end high THC's, says Sir Gordon Wu CIMC's launches world's largest dry container facility

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
Fredriksen gives soccer club the boot Tanker owner severs ties with Vaalerenga. Cruise hoax leads to prison sentence Two years' jail-time for pining girlfriend. OSG divvies up Owner pays out second dividend at new, higher rate. No candy for NKK US court finds society guilty of botching fast ferry survey. Europe to set up Prestige investigation European Parliament does U-turn on plans to set up temporary investigative commission. Cormo Express sheep "comfortable" Only 4,256 animals so far dead on Vroon cruise to nowhere. Pakistan advised to up spill protection UN report details environmental fallout from Tasman Spirit break-up. DRI claims Adamandas Pacific & Atlantic bulker is latest victim of hazardous direct reduced iron cargo. Analyst declares RCL a "sell" More revisions as cruise stocks show signs of overheating. Karahasan arrest goes to court Turkish owner fails to reach deal with HSH Nordbank over US detention. Explosives sink Adamandas French navy experts scuttle "dangerous" Pacific & Atlantic bulker. Frontline MD to retire Ola Lorentzon (right) steps down as Oscar Spieler takes top tanker management role. Alstom will need to restructure French engineering giant says rationalisation needed for European shipyard industry. Statoil CEO resigns Olav Fjell (left) follows Leif Terje Loddesol as company fights to save face. Greek bulker to be scuttled Reunion authorities order damaged Pacific & Atlantic vessel to sea. Aussies propose maritime security bill Government has introduced new legislation linked to the IMO's ISPFS code. Micky makes Forbes 400 Carnival colossus is among the top 400 richest people in America. Thirty-ninth to be precise. Bandar Abbas set for congestion charges Extreme delays at Iranian port have prompted container conference to implement delay surcharges. Hornbeck back at equity table Louisiana-based offshore vessel operator re-instigates plans to take company public. OOCL investors approve share buyback Minority shareholders in Hong Kong liner group give green light to buyback of Li Ka-shing stake.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
Delmas, OTAL start new Angola shuttle service Med Shipping adds Naples to Asia/Mediterranean service BIMCO signs anti-drug smuggling agreement with Cypriot customs Ship collision in Singapore Strait caused minor oil spill New Maersk service links New Orleans, Progreso MOL (China) opens office in Qingdao American Salvage Association names officers Kuehne & Nagel opens logistics center at Frankfurt airport Integres acquires Key Transportation Services Menlo Worldwide Technologies offers standalone software Saddle Creek names Cook marketing and sales director USCO issues "white paper" on network optimization MIT to develop logistics program in Zaragoza, Spain Savannah's container volume continues double-digit growth Qingdao port volumes up

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.

Genoa

Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

JOBS

Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month

Genoa

The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.

PORTS

Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage

Kallithea

First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues

SHIPPING

Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%

Marrakech

Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SAILING LIST

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SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

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