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April 5, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Carnival eyes China, India cruises
    CARNIVAL, whose luxury ships hold sway over global cruising's best markets in North America and Europe, is looking eastward to tap the booming economies of China, India and other Asian nations.
  • Anti-terror law will not halt oil flows: Intertanko chief
    A maritime anti-terror law due be enforced globally on July 1 will not hinder the flow of crucial oil exports to world markets, the head of the world's biggest oil tanker industry owners' association said.
  • New round-the-world service and cranes to boost Jurong volumes
    JURONG Port is set to boost its box throughput with a new round-the-world service connecting Europe with the US East Coast, as the port takes delivery of new quay cranes, pushing annual capacity up to 1.4 million TEUs.
  • Adelaide-Darwin rail link seals another freight deal
    THE long-awaited Adelaide-Darwin rail link has secured annual contracts to move 250,000 tonnes of freight since its launch in January.
Air and Land Transport
  • Victor Li abandons Air Canada deal
    HONG Kong-based tycoon Victor Li's Trinity Time Investment walked away from a rescue deal for Air Canada on Friday, but said it could still join the carrier's restructuring if its labour structure changed.
  • US access issues ground EU-US air traffic talks
  • US govt settles ConAir discrimination charges
  • Delta freezes pay for most workers
  • BA sees healthy growth on its Sydney route
  • Log Book
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    IT seems strange to refer to the high level of interest and activity when we consider that so few sales have come to light during the last week.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Carnival eyes China, India cruises
    CARNIVAL, whose luxury ships hold sway over global cruising's best markets in North America and Europe, is looking eastward to tap the booming economies of China, India and other Asian nations.
  • Anti-terror law will not halt oil flows: Intertanko chief
    A maritime anti-terror law due be enforced globally on July 1 will not hinder the flow of crucial oil exports to world markets, the head of the world's biggest oil tanker industry owners' association said.
  • New round-the-world service and cranes to boost Jurong volumes
    JURONG Port is set to boost its box throughput with a new round-the-world service connecting Europe with the US East Coast, as the port takes delivery of new quay cranes, pushing annual capacity up to 1.4 million TEUs.
  • Adelaide-Darwin rail link seals another freight deal
    THE long-awaited Adelaide-Darwin rail link has secured annual contracts to move 250,000 tonnes of freight since its launch in January.
Air and Land Transport
  • Victor Li abandons Air Canada deal
    HONG Kong-based tycoon Victor Li's Trinity Time Investment walked away from a rescue deal for Air Canada on Friday, but said it could still join the carrier's restructuring if its labour structure changed.
  • US access issues ground EU-US air traffic talks
  • US govt settles ConAir discrimination charges
  • Delta freezes pay for most workers
  • BA sees healthy growth on its Sydney route
  • Log Book
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    IT seems strange to refer to the high level of interest and activity when we consider that so few sales have come to light during the last week.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Carnival eyes China, India cruises
    CARNIVAL, whose luxury ships hold sway over global cruising's best markets in North America and Europe, is looking eastward to tap the booming economies of China, India and other Asian nations.
  • Anti-terror law will not halt oil flows: Intertanko chief
    A maritime anti-terror law due be enforced globally on July 1 will not hinder the flow of crucial oil exports to world markets, the head of the world's biggest oil tanker industry owners' association said.
  • New round-the-world service and cranes to boost Jurong volumes
    JURONG Port is set to boost its box throughput with a new round-the-world service connecting Europe with the US East Coast, as the port takes delivery of new quay cranes, pushing annual capacity up to 1.4 million TEUs.
  • Adelaide-Darwin rail link seals another freight deal
    THE long-awaited Adelaide-Darwin rail link has secured annual contracts to move 250,000 tonnes of freight since its launch in January.
Air and Land Transport
  • Victor Li abandons Air Canada deal
    HONG Kong-based tycoon Victor Li's Trinity Time Investment walked away from a rescue deal for Air Canada on Friday, but said it could still join the carrier's restructuring if its labour structure changed.
  • US access issues ground EU-US air traffic talks
  • US govt settles ConAir discrimination charges
  • Delta freezes pay for most workers
  • BA sees healthy growth on its Sydney route
  • Log Book
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    IT seems strange to refer to the high level of interest and activity when we consider that so few sales have come to light during the last week.

Sched Netweb site
  • Chittagong thumbs nose at ISPS code deadline
  • Carriers enter into vessel sharing agreement
  • Panalpina opens new logistics centre in Austria
  • Laizhou Port to add two new berths
  • Construction commences on new Hunan highway

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ignazio Messina launches direct service from Mundra (MICT) Maiden vessel loads record 519 containers
  • 41st National Maritime Day celebrations - Seminar deliberates on ambitious Sagar Mala project
  • IMC signs MoU with UAE chambers to boost trade ties
  • 'Privatisation works' - Capt. Sarbh - CCT handles record 58,706 TEUs in March
  • Kandla Port exceeds MoS' target; handles 41.52 m tonnes of cargo in 2003-04
  • ONGC signs MoU with GPPL
  • NSCOWA bids fond farewell to Capt. Khare; rolls out red carpet for Capt. Dastoor
  • World Trade Institute celebrates Alumni Day
  • Videoconferencing facility to be opened at IMC tomorrow
  • Indian Coast Guard stars in high seas rescue!
  • MVIRDC to organise presentation on 'WTO Cancun Meet' tomorrow

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 2, 2004
  • World Fuel Services confirms takeover negotiations
    World Fuel Services (WFS) announced today that negotiations are indeed underway for the purchase of the Tramp Oil Group (Tramp), with the transaction expected to completed within the next few days.
  • Port Kembla fire damage was 'worse than expected'
  • Bearish Baltic market draws in some buyers
    Three days of softening numbers has encouraged increased buying activity in Baltic ports.
  • Singapore congestion easing, prices still supported
    Mixed forecast for how long congestion will last, but both loading congestion and bunker prices were expected to ease later this month.
  • Brazilian market update
  • New Baltic terminal to boost Lukoil's bunkering capacity
    Russian oil giant Lukoil plans to open a new oil terminal on the island of Vysotsk in the Gulf of Finland this summer. The new terminal will help Lukoil boost exports of crude and oil products, and eventually boast dedicated bunkering infrastructure.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 2, 2004
  • Stinnes and OHE with "Portal C"
  • EU Commission is to check road users charges in accession countries
  • The Freight Co. Ltd Bangkok opens Vietnam Office in Ho Chi Minh City
  • Refurbishment of the "Elbe Tunnel" requires more time
  • Mahan Air to launch Tehran/Birmingham scheduled service
  • Rate increase in Southern Italy/North Europe trade
  • Georgia Ports Authority appoints Wilson Tillotson as Director

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 2, 2004
  • Keppel FELS wins semi tender order
    Cooperative agreement with Smedvig Asia
  • Austal to build fifth ferry for HFD
    Greek operator books 85 m high speed cat

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 2, 2004
  • Judge closes down EFF bid for money from 7E7 program
  • Port of Portland taps Griffin for general aviation manager
  • Rail freight traffic has good week on all fronts
  • Panama Canal sets record for days with no rail delays
  • IMO turns to Internet for new information source

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Tonnage tax decision brings Norwegian joy
    Norwegian shipowners have breathed a collective sigh of relief following a government white paper which should create a "level playing field" on tonnage tax with their European rivals.
  • Oslo white paper aims to halt decline of country as maritime power
    The Norwegian government's shipping white paper is an attempt to address the decline of Norway as a maritime power at a time of booming freight rates, writes Tony Gray.
  • US regulator frees up Chinese trio pricing
    RESTRICTIONS imposed on the pricing practices of three Chinese container lines in the US have been lifted.
  • World Fuel scoops global market with Tramp Holdings
    MIAMI-based World Fuel Services Corp is set to acquire Tramp Holdings, the parent of British bunker group Tramp Oil, for $83m in cash.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 2, 2004
  • Approval for Norway white paper
    THE Norwegian government's long awaited shipping White Paper received a positive response from the country's ship owners today
  • US toughens up on cruise dumping
    TWO US Congressmen have introduced a federal proposal that would prohibit the discharge of sewage, grey water and bilge water within 12 miles of US shores
  • Asian Terminals net income plunges
    MANILA-based port operator Asian Terminals Inc posted a 39% drop in net income last year to PhP389.5M ($6.95M) from PhP640M over the previous year
  • Working for Patrick was a strain
    AN Australian court has ruled that a straddle crane driver at Patrick's Botany Bay terminal were exposed to repetitive strain injury because of company work practices
  • Courageous crew escape prison
    TWO Singapore navy officers escaped prison today after a dead colleague's father pleaded for leniency in the RSS Courageous case
  • Florida feud over federal funding
    FOUR counties in South Florida, which this week staged joint maritime anti-terror drills, have fallen out over the sharing of federal security funds
  • Vago's Vision for MSC Cruises
  • New service for East Coast Americas

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 2, 2004
  • Expect box shortage, says TSA exec
    Steel crisis, rising costs complicating trans-Pacific plans as shippers, carriers open annual contract talks.
  • Terminals hit ILWU's security critique
    Security at West Coast ports better than what longshore union rep told Senate panel, PMA says.
  • UPS gets six new Hong Kong flights
  • COAC irked by FDA no-show
  • Bill would extend African trade act
  • Shippers, railroads oppose re-regulation: AAR
  • North Carolina ports director resigns
  • China readies Shenzhen rail link
  • NIT League slates trade and logistics seminar
  • DHL cutting 1,000 Airborne jobs in Seattle
  • Nehru throughput up
  • CP Ships closes on ROE Logistics buy

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 2, 2004
  • Six years on, efficiency reforms come at a cost for Patrick
    Australian stevedore Patrick may pay a million-dollar price for a key aspect of its 1998 waterfront reforms, following a crucial decision by a New South Wales (NSW) court.
  • Customs inspection systems leaving US at risk, warns watchdog
    The much-vaunted 'modelling' systems and inspection practices of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are inadequate and outdated, government watchdog agency the General Accounting Office (GAO) has warned.
  • Brazil's agriculture inspectors' strike off, bringing some relief to ports
  • Hanjin's Asia-Europe and Asia-North America services revised
  • North-South Atlantic service launched
  • K Line and Zim to exchange slots on Asia trades
  • Marseilles fast-tracks Customs procedures to Lyon
  • Canada unveils new ship safety/security regulations

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 2, 2004
  • Thanks a million
    Stevenson, OMI managers rewarded handsomely for robust 2003 performance.
  • US didn't like Stolt's timeline
    Chemical carrier fixed prices months after it claimed to fix problem, causing feds to pull plug on amnesty, report says.
  • Eastwind damaged coral reef
    Florida officials say grounded bulker caused worst local environmental damage in a decade.
  • Lines launch Americas service
    Hanjin, K Line, MOL and Zim to use five ships for new route in Americas and Caribbean.
  • New ferries for Iranian owner
    Abadan Golden Waters to run cargo and passengerships to Kuwait.
  • Norway to cut tonnage tax
    Shipowners Association say planned changes should lure owners back home.
  • MSC in talks with Fincantieri
    Geneva-based owner is still hungry for more cruiseships.
  • Primorsk orders first suezmaxes
    Russian owner goes back to Hyundai for its largest sized tankers yet.
  • Bharati handles tug order
    Indian yard wins Qatari deal for two anchor-handling ships.
  • Aker Kvaerner prices low
    New Oslo listing for oil and gas company as bosses play safe on popular IPO.
  • Russians eye Viktor Lenac
    OMZ yard group expresses "unofficial" interest in bankrupt Croatian shipbuilder.
  • K Line and Zim swap slots
    Boxship giants cooperate on Asian, Mediterranean and US/Canadian west coast trades.
  • Volumes jump at PTP
    Malaysian container terminal Tanjung Pelepas reports 27% increase in first quarter throughput.
  • Austal seals HFD ro-pax order
    Greek ferry operator Hellas Flying Dolphins returns to Aussie fast ferry builder for fifth ship.
  • Samudera in Thai tie-up
    Indonesian shipowner looks to raise profile in Thailand via joint venture with shipping agency.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 2, 2004
  • Breakbulk, bulk carriers fret over U.S. Customs manifest enforcement
  • CKYH combines Pacific, Asia/Europe links
  • "K" Line, Zim swap slots in Asian trades
  • U.S. Coast Guard receives more security plans on ships, ports
  • Trailer Bridge delays publication of results
  • Titan to add converted freighter
  • Supreme Court validates "suspicionless" container inspections
  • GAO repeats recommendation for better Customs container targeting
  • COAC meets today
  • Democrats urge Bush to take more WTO action against trade barriers
  • U.S. Customs gains limited access to export data for Mexico
  • EPA to hold "e-manifest" meeting for hazardous waste shipments
  • USDA wants Japan to reassess 100-percent BSE testing requirement

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 2, 2004
  • Norwegian shipping looks to improved operating conditions
    Norway's maritime industry, including the Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA) welcomes the intentions expressed in the White Paper on Shipping presented ...
  • B&N vessels too expensive for the Swedish state
    It will be more expensive for the Swedish state to charter three B&N vessels as combined icebreakers and coast ...
  • PSSA status for the Baltic Sea
    MEPC, the Maritime Environment Protection Committee of the IMO, today approved of the application to give the Baltic Sea, except ...

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Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
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