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BRIEFS

June 27, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Peak season looks good for box trade
SURGING container volumes on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trade lanes are positioning the industry for a much needed recovery, as lines race to add capacity.
Seized ship illegally registered: Greece
A ship laden with explosives that was seized by Greece at the weekend was illegally registered, Greek officials said on Wednesday, as the vessel's seven-man crew was remanded in custody.
Carnival profit takes hit from war
CARNIVAL Corp, the world's biggest cruise group, on Wednesday reported a smaller quarterly profit and said earnings for the rest of the year would be lower than analysts expected due to weak bookings during the war in Iraq.
H1 business on expected lines: P&O
PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam Navigation Co, the UK's No 1 shipper, said business in the first half was in line with the company's forecasts.
Vessel in distress
FREIGHTER Able 1 from Panama seen listing by 40 degrees 150 nautical miles southeast of the Horn of Africa on Wednesday.

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines see recovery in passenger numbers
ASIAN airlines have started to see post-Sars signs of recovery as they reported significant jumps in the number of passengers carried daily and increased flight capacities.
European airlines suffer 5.2% fall in May traffic
New Saudi airline planned
US pilots get award for landing unflyable plane
High-fliers go for low-key decor
Star in the sky

Admiralty Casebook

Aussie safety body needs powers to measure ship crews' alcohol levels
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority should seek new laws from the federal government to give itself the power to measure blood alcohol levels of ships' crews using breath analysis equipment, according to a recent report.

Port Shots

Port shots
A new shipping line between south China's Xiamen port and the Mediterranean opened last weekend.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Peak season looks good for box trade
SURGING container volumes on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trade lanes are positioning the industry for a much needed recovery, as lines race to add capacity.
Seized ship illegally registered: Greece
A ship laden with explosives that was seized by Greece at the weekend was illegally registered, Greek officials said on Wednesday, as the vessel's seven-man crew was remanded in custody.
Carnival profit takes hit from war
CARNIVAL Corp, the world's biggest cruise group, on Wednesday reported a smaller quarterly profit and said earnings for the rest of the year would be lower than analysts expected due to weak bookings during the war in Iraq.
H1 business on expected lines: P&O
PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam Navigation Co, the UK's No 1 shipper, said business in the first half was in line with the company's forecasts.
Vessel in distress
FREIGHTER Able 1 from Panama seen listing by 40 degrees 150 nautical miles southeast of the Horn of Africa on Wednesday.

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines see recovery in passenger numbers
ASIAN airlines have started to see post-Sars signs of recovery as they reported significant jumps in the number of passengers carried daily and increased flight capacities.
European airlines suffer 5.2% fall in May traffic
New Saudi airline planned
US pilots get award for landing unflyable plane
High-fliers go for low-key decor
Star in the sky

Admiralty Casebook

Aussie safety body needs powers to measure ship crews' alcohol levels
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority should seek new laws from the federal government to give itself the power to measure blood alcohol levels of ships' crews using breath analysis equipment, according to a recent report.

Port Shots

Port shots
A new shipping line between south China's Xiamen port and the Mediterranean opened last weekend.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Peak season looks good for box trade
SURGING container volumes on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trade lanes are positioning the industry for a much needed recovery, as lines race to add capacity.
Seized ship illegally registered: Greece
A ship laden with explosives that was seized by Greece at the weekend was illegally registered, Greek officials said on Wednesday, as the vessel's seven-man crew was remanded in custody.
Carnival profit takes hit from war
CARNIVAL Corp, the world's biggest cruise group, on Wednesday reported a smaller quarterly profit and said earnings for the rest of the year would be lower than analysts expected due to weak bookings during the war in Iraq.
H1 business on expected lines: P&O
PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam Navigation Co, the UK's No 1 shipper, said business in the first half was in line with the company's forecasts.
Vessel in distress
FREIGHTER Able 1 from Panama seen listing by 40 degrees 150 nautical miles southeast of the Horn of Africa on Wednesday.

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines see recovery in passenger numbers
ASIAN airlines have started to see post-Sars signs of recovery as they reported significant jumps in the number of passengers carried daily and increased flight capacities.
European airlines suffer 5.2% fall in May traffic
New Saudi airline planned
US pilots get award for landing unflyable plane
High-fliers go for low-key decor
Star in the sky

Admiralty Casebook

Aussie safety body needs powers to measure ship crews' alcohol levels
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority should seek new laws from the federal government to give itself the power to measure blood alcohol levels of ships' crews using breath analysis equipment, according to a recent report.

Port Shots

Port shots
A new shipping line between south China's Xiamen port and the Mediterranean opened last weekend.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Peak season looks good for box trade
SURGING container volumes on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trade lanes are positioning the industry for a much needed recovery, as lines race to add capacity.
Seized ship illegally registered: Greece
A ship laden with explosives that was seized by Greece at the weekend was illegally registered, Greek officials said on Wednesday, as the vessel's seven-man crew was remanded in custody.
Carnival profit takes hit from war
CARNIVAL Corp, the world's biggest cruise group, on Wednesday reported a smaller quarterly profit and said earnings for the rest of the year would be lower than analysts expected due to weak bookings during the war in Iraq.
H1 business on expected lines: P&O
PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam Navigation Co, the UK's No 1 shipper, said business in the first half was in line with the company's forecasts.
Vessel in distress
FREIGHTER Able 1 from Panama seen listing by 40 degrees 150 nautical miles southeast of the Horn of Africa on Wednesday.

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines see recovery in passenger numbers
ASIAN airlines have started to see post-Sars signs of recovery as they reported significant jumps in the number of passengers carried daily and increased flight capacities.
European airlines suffer 5.2% fall in May traffic
New Saudi airline planned
US pilots get award for landing unflyable plane
High-fliers go for low-key decor
Star in the sky

Admiralty Casebook

Aussie safety body needs powers to measure ship crews' alcohol levels
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority should seek new laws from the federal government to give itself the power to measure blood alcohol levels of ships' crews using breath analysis equipment, according to a recent report.

Port Shots

Port shots
A new shipping line between south China's Xiamen port and the Mediterranean opened last weekend.

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FedEx sees earnings, package volume jump Exel-Sinotrans moves Menlo opens sixth US border facility IMO cracks whip on NGOs TSC backs Rate Explorer to support business growth Singapore, Jordan seek free trade agreement Lion City port panel praise Nigerian ports Famous Pacific launches new groupage service Hapag-Lloyd to launch new intra-European service DHL, Sydney Airport to develop new airfreight hub Swiss to cut 3,000 jobs, ground 34 aircraft Alitalia begins flying to Calcutta Garuda and Malaysian agree to single ticket deal

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SCI earns net profit of Rs 274.78 cr. MSC to call at Mundra box terminal with dedicated weekly service - MSC Camille's call in mid-July to mark beginning of new era New structure for epic service announced Hello! Chinese to source telecom software from India! 40,000 t. wheat to be exported to Kenya Indian mangoes to tickle Chinese palates Methanol makers cut prices by 15-20 pc as imports flood market Cochin Port users demand removal of curbs on ICD shipments Emirates SkyCargo launches 4 freighter routes Abrupt hike in air baggage rates wallops courier industry Directorate Rail Movement may be overhauled to streamline bulk freight transportation Rail Coach Factory makes first refrigerated van Kalmar secures truck maintenance division of Condane at Arhus Harbour Customs to bring out unified rules for units in SEZs next month Policy on payment of royalties under foreign tech tie-up eased Excise duty on STBs waived, BCD on 3 components cut SAD on hearing aid components removed Govt may fancy leasing route for Mumbai, Delhi airports Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures CII team to visit UK from June 30

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JUNE 26, 2003
West Coast no exception to firming trend East Coast firm due to tight near-term Gulf Coast replenishment unlikely to ease prices near-term Montreal suppliers hesitant in following firmer markets ARA region: Rocketing prices & operational problems mute demand Regional fuel oil tightness may ease after heavy Chinese imports Strong Chinese demand for fuel oil in June has contributed to a regional tightness for high sulphur fuel oil. Whether or not Chinese imports are set to continue soaking up much of the region's available barrels is therefore a point of interest for the bunker market. UAE: Local supplier clarifies bunkering situation at Kalba Local bunker supplier at the Kalba Anchorage, Oil Marketing And Trading, today sent its costumers a circular to clarify any confusion that may have arisen about the legality of lifting bunkers at this United Arab Emirates anchorage. You can read it in full here. Two sides to every Japanese bunker story Old ghosts return to haunt Japan - but is an exorcism at hand? \| In Full \| Singapore price rise on its last legs? After a month of rising fuel oil prices and tighter fundamentals due to bumper Chinese imports, the Singapore bunker market may now be at its short-term peak. Although avails are tight now and going into July, the situation could ease later this month if, as some believe, Chinese imports slow down. Rotterdam sharply higher Fuel shortages strike another Italian port Maritime organisations express concern about EU tanker proposals The Round Table of international maritime associations comments on EU proposals to amend Annex I of MARPOL 73/78, regarding the accelerated phasing out of single-hull tankers, the Condition Assessment Scheme and the ban on transporting heavy grades of oil in single- hulled tankers.

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JUNE 26, 2003
Senator Lines Regional-Office Asia under new leadership Privatisation at the Port of Beirut ISPS to cost 10 euros per teu Emirates SkyCargo launches four freighter routes Spoornet asked to work around the clock

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JUNE 26, 2003
Panic when "Moscow" came adrift Mäntyluoto Works notice about lay off Rasmussen loses Torm share claim in court

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JUNE 26, 2003
Austal USA wins vehicle/passenger ferry contract Austal USA has secured its largest order to date for the construction of a 58 metre vehicle-passenger ferry Round Table calls for action on Places of Refuge July 1, 2003 EU deadline is approaching Stolt Nielsen executive faces antitrust charges Price fixing and bid rigging alleged

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JUNE 26, 2003
Third Runway for Sea-Tac Airport now pencils in at over $1 billion Rail freight traffic holds steady during week ending June 14 Portland Airport invites public to sample 'Pack-A-Picnic' promotion Crowley Maritime wins NAVSEA pact for engineering and salvage services Oregon DOT awards grant to upgrade Portland's Union Station

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Blair and Putin sign up to gas pipeline co-operation RUSSIAN and British oil ministers have signed a memorandum of co-operation on a new subsea gas pipeline which will bring more opportunities for offshore pipe installation contractors hungry for work. Special status for Baltic is blocked by Russia RUSSIA'S veto has blocked a decision to award the Baltic Sea the status of a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area, effectively quashing a bid to ban single-hull tankers in the region immediately. Growing container volumes help P&O offset $8.3m pension charge P&O will take a £5m ($8.3m) charge to cover pension-fund deficit, but still expects its first half to be in line with its forecasts, the company said yesterday. Naval exercises to lift Panama security THE US will hold naval exercises with Panama and Chile in July and August to improve security in and around the Panama Canal, the first such attempt to combat possible terrorist threats to the Atlantic-Pacific link that is one of the world's busiest shipping routes, Bloomberg reports. Utkilens in system deal with Telenor CHEMICAL tanker operator Anders Utkilens has contracted to install a Very Small Aperture Terminal communications solution provided by Norway's Telenor.

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JUNE 26, 2003
Roadmap to maritime prosperity ACLN fraud case moving ahead EU refuge date slipping away Japan seeks shipbuilding third Knightsbridge faces tough decisions OOCL denies 9,600-TEU talks Carnival expects turbulence Dutch yard buys another USWC marine terminals to collude Hopes fade for missing Abel I crew Visag strike over private terminal Class needs an overhaul, says ABS Panama Canal seeks earlier warning Volgotanker tightens control PSA in wage restructure talks Ferry operators now fully liable Unlit navaid blamed for sinking

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JUNE 26, 2003
Calif. ports brace for truck-idling law Industry watches, waits as container terminals implement trucker appointments, extended gate hours in bid to avoid fines. Box boom for P&O ports, shipping The British transport and logistics group said container traffic at its global port network is up by more than 20 percent over the previous year and its container shipping operations are performing ahead of expectations. EU extends shipyard aid as South Korea blocks WTO probe Swiss WorldCargo speeds plans for partners FMC wants more info on Indamex change Fedex expands Hong Kong logistics Deringer opens 3PL unit Stonepath spree nets Miami broker Virgin Cargo fires cargo VP Ryan DHL Danzas strengthens network in Turkey BDP certified for C-TPAT Commerce committee to consider Marad bill

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JUNE 26, 2003
Alliance switch boosts Rotterdam at Hamburg's expense The New World Alliance (NWA) has started to move its westbound Asian export traffic destined for Scandinavia and the Baltic from Hamburg to Rotterdam. CMA CGM and CSCL seal US/Mediterranean service deal French operator CMA CGM and its partner China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) will deploy their own vessels in a new West Mediterranean to US East Coast service in the autumn. Asian cargo exceeds European freight for the first time in NY&NJ Itajai dockers accept 20% pay deal Korea/China cargo volumes to grow 20% a year Indian Government office to levy port service tax Bourne to lead: MOL promotes European to top job La Spezia and Colombo join CSI

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JUNE 26, 2003
Stolt dealt another blow Chemical giant, three competitors lose bid to arbitrate price-fixing charges. Petrobras faces tax nuisance Brazilian state officials close to applying 18% levy on crude exports. Moody's smiles on Teekay Credit agency withdraws concerns about Navion deal, confirms all ratings. Shipping on Myanmar-links blacklist Carnival and Sea Containers among those singled out. EU called to act on Places of Refuge Maritime organisations point to 1 July deadline for member states. WTO passes up EU panel request European Union to press case again next month on Korean pricing. ShipServ fast forwards Online supplies dotcom links with agency group in logistics service. Novoship clarifies on Moscow stoppage Russian owner says media reports were "exaggerated" and "groundless." P&O holds fast to forecast UK ports and ferries group says ports container volumes growing. Bruce is back Doyen of collapsed cruise lines Bruce Nierenberg is back. This time at Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Japan builders keep piling on the orders Yards have started new fiscal year as they ended the last one, with a continued strong order intake. Nine rescued from ship off Somalia Six still missing as US Navy participates in second Indian Ocean rescue effort in as many days. Hapag-Lloyd boosts European routes German firm links up with Lloyd Triestino to launch new north Europe to Mediterranean service. Austal inks US ro-pax first Australian builder secures first newbuilding contract in US for a vehicle-passenger fast ferry.

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JUNE 26, 2003
House committee probes foreign charterers' impact on U.S. dredging Senate Commerce recommends $3.1 million per ship in MSP Air cargo security measures move through House Railroads, truckers come together on truck sizes CaroTrans returns to Caribbean, Central American markets USDA allows irradiation treatment for Hawaiian sweet potatoes USDA changes meat and poultry export/import inspection fees U.S. produce, meat shippers worry about mandatory origin labeling Sri Lanka Joins CSI House committee approves $7.1 billion Coast Guard authorization

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

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

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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