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April 6, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Panama Canal tightening security on terror fears
    THE Panama Canal has stepped up security in recent months, fearing an attack on its sprawling 80 km complex of shipping lanes, locks and dams, which could cause chaos for the world economy. 06/04/04
  • MOL aims to lift profit, revenue in next 3 years
    MITSUI OSK Lines 'still has a long way to go' to strengthen its balance sheet and impress investors, according to president Kunio Suzuki.
  • NYK may buy still more vessels
    NIPPON Yusen KK, which unveiled a plan to buy and lease 160 new ships by March 2007, said it may add more vessels as Japan's largest shipping line seeks to tap growing demand in China for raw materials and automobiles.
  • China rail jam clogs ports worldwide
    CHINA's overloaded railway system is nearing collapse as it struggles to cope with the demands of a roaring economy.
  • Titanic menu fetches record price at Irish auction
    A menu from the Titanic, which sank in 1912 with the loss of 1,500 passengers and crew, fetched a record for memorabilia from the White Star liner on Friday, the auctioneers handling the sale said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Low-cost airlines have better service too
    A new study of airline quality in the United States shows that no-frills airlines generally provide better customer service than traditional carriers.
  • No more concessions to Victor Li: unions
  • Boeing's Connexion to cost US$30 or less
  • Boeing in talks to set up logistics base at Clark
  • Vietnam Air to borrow US$128m
  • SIA expands Perth training centre
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    HARTMUT Luhr, executive board chairman of logistics group VTG-Lehnkering AG, will return to its sister company Hapag-Lloyd Container Line as manager responsible for the Europe region, effective May 1.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Panama Canal tightening security on terror fears
    THE Panama Canal has stepped up security in recent months, fearing an attack on its sprawling 80 km complex of shipping lanes, locks and dams, which could cause chaos for the world economy. 06/04/04
  • MOL aims to lift profit, revenue in next 3 years
    MITSUI OSK Lines 'still has a long way to go' to strengthen its balance sheet and impress investors, according to president Kunio Suzuki.
  • NYK may buy still more vessels
    NIPPON Yusen KK, which unveiled a plan to buy and lease 160 new ships by March 2007, said it may add more vessels as Japan's largest shipping line seeks to tap growing demand in China for raw materials and automobiles.
  • China rail jam clogs ports worldwide
    CHINA's overloaded railway system is nearing collapse as it struggles to cope with the demands of a roaring economy.
  • Titanic menu fetches record price at Irish auction
    A menu from the Titanic, which sank in 1912 with the loss of 1,500 passengers and crew, fetched a record for memorabilia from the White Star liner on Friday, the auctioneers handling the sale said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Low-cost airlines have better service too
    A new study of airline quality in the United States shows that no-frills airlines generally provide better customer service than traditional carriers.
  • No more concessions to Victor Li: unions
  • Boeing's Connexion to cost US$30 or less
  • Boeing in talks to set up logistics base at Clark
  • Vietnam Air to borrow US$128m
  • SIA expands Perth training centre
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    HARTMUT Luhr, executive board chairman of logistics group VTG-Lehnkering AG, will return to its sister company Hapag-Lloyd Container Line as manager responsible for the Europe region, effective May 1.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Panama Canal tightening security on terror fears
    THE Panama Canal has stepped up security in recent months, fearing an attack on its sprawling 80 km complex of shipping lanes, locks and dams, which could cause chaos for the world economy. 06/04/04
  • MOL aims to lift profit, revenue in next 3 years
    MITSUI OSK Lines 'still has a long way to go' to strengthen its balance sheet and impress investors, according to president Kunio Suzuki.
  • NYK may buy still more vessels
    NIPPON Yusen KK, which unveiled a plan to buy and lease 160 new ships by March 2007, said it may add more vessels as Japan's largest shipping line seeks to tap growing demand in China for raw materials and automobiles.
  • China rail jam clogs ports worldwide
    CHINA's overloaded railway system is nearing collapse as it struggles to cope with the demands of a roaring economy.
  • Titanic menu fetches record price at Irish auction
    A menu from the Titanic, which sank in 1912 with the loss of 1,500 passengers and crew, fetched a record for memorabilia from the White Star liner on Friday, the auctioneers handling the sale said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Low-cost airlines have better service too
    A new study of airline quality in the United States shows that no-frills airlines generally provide better customer service than traditional carriers.
  • No more concessions to Victor Li: unions
  • Boeing's Connexion to cost US$30 or less
  • Boeing in talks to set up logistics base at Clark
  • Vietnam Air to borrow US$128m
  • SIA expands Perth training centre
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    HARTMUT Luhr, executive board chairman of logistics group VTG-Lehnkering AG, will return to its sister company Hapag-Lloyd Container Line as manager responsible for the Europe region, effective May 1.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hamburg Sud transfers Hong Kong operations to CSXWT
  • MOL expects record profit
  • China's largest river port begins operation
  • UPS adds six new flights to Hong Kong
  • DHL to cut 1,000 jobs from Airborne's Seattle facility
  • JFK Airport prepares for the arrival of new generation aircraft

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Hanjin, "K" Line, MOL & Zim in new vessel sharing pact covering E. Coasts of US & S. America
  • Hapag-Lloyd now offers faster Med. service
  • MOL to invest in 243 new vessels
  • Container unit drives Maersk Group's 2003 performance
  • Zim launches new service linking N. Europe to Montreal
  • Nedlloyd gets P&O nod for venture buyout
  • Lloyd Triestino, CMA CGM add PTP call on Adriatic Express
  • APL to own organisation in Russia
  • Port Klang imposes box handling fees
  • NOL group to sell OMPL
  • Tanker age norms leave shipping lines baffled
  • Hyderabad's software exports set to increase by 20 pc
  • Tuticorin Port handles all-time record traffic of 13.68 m. tonnes during 2003-04
  • New Mangalore achieves record traffic throughput of 26.67 m tonnes in 2003-04
  • Vizag Port remains numero uno among Major Ports for fourth consecutive year - ...handles 48 m tonnes in 2003-04
  • Paradip Port handles 6 pc more cargo throughput in 2003-04
  • New Mangalore Port gets aid to develop export promotion activities
  • Major Ports post 10 pc rise in cargo throughput in 2003-04
  • DPI scouts for Indian partner to run ICTT at Cochin Port
  • Forex reserves up by $ 402 million to $ 1,09,998 million
  • RBI to announce monetary policy on May 18
  • Rising rupee dents competitiveness of EOU, SEZ units, drains profits
  • AEPC urges Centre to act to check rising rupee
  • Special fiscal sops for SEZ units approved
  • DGFT seeks exporters views to evolve scheme to replace DEPB
  • Five-day international farm fair to open at Hyderabad on April 9
  • Kakkar, Menon at BCC&I helm
  • Major boon for ex-im trade

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 5, 2004
  • Singapore: OPL bunkering affected by ISPS code
    Bunker barges of 500 grt and above which are used to service vessels in international waters near the island state will be required to comply with new security regulations.
  • New record for Russian oil production and exports
  • Suez canal quiet, resupply in Port Said soon
  • EU alignment with Marpol on single hulls 'one step closer'
    COSS has been given the task of looking at EU's Regulation 1726/2003 to see what is needed to align it with Marpol Annex I.
  • Cockett Marine Oil expands to Latin America
    This latest addition marks a further push into the Americas for the Cockett group, as the company aims to establish regional and local offices in major markets.
  • Rotterdam stable this morning

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 5, 2004
  • Mali gives go ahead to Mali/Burkina/Ghana highway
  • Frans Maas agrees Asian alliance with CDS
  • BNSF selects Memphis Intermodal Facility for expansion plan
  • Air France/KLM merger further delayed
  • CHKY Alliance extends North Europe-China Express (NEX)

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 5, 2004
  • Swedish Club's "much improved" results
  • Stolt-Nielsen delays bond issue
  • Fisher orders products rankers
  • World Fuel Services buys Tramp
  • Graig taps into KG market
  • IMO allows some flexibility on edible oils

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 5, 2004
  • Maersk Line, Limited restructures
    Says changes are "sweeping," but gives few details
  • Canada tightens maritime security regs
    New proposals from Transport Canada
  • Cunard orders "enhanced Queen Victoria"
    Carnival reshuffles its capacity aimed at British market
  • Leadership changes at Conrad
    John P. Conrad, Jr. takes helm
  • MAN B&W introduces S65ME-C
    Tailored for Capesize bulkers, but suits Suezmax tankers, too
  • First orders for Sulzer RT-flex50
    Will power double hulled bulkers building in China

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 5, 2004
  • Five shipyards make list for possible WSF boat construction
  • Four shipping lines to start joint US to South America service
  • Coast Guard lieutenant takes part in TV body challenge
  • Marine Terminals Corp. operations take home several PMA safety awards
  • DOT sets new rules for hiring truck drivers

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Carnival guns for lucrative UK market with fleet shake-up and $467m order
    CRUISE giant Carnival has announced a €390m ($467m) ship order with Fincantieri and a realignment of the group's existing fleet, to target the UK market.
  • Greenpeace bid to keep Prestige on political agenda
    GLOBAL environmental group Greenpeace has urged Spain's new socialist government not to forget the Prestige disaster after it takes office later this month.
  • Sterckx demands relaxation of Mangouras' bail terms
    APOSTOULOS Mangouras should be allowed home to Greece pending his trial, a key European Parliament committee said yesterday.
  • Graig forms Hamburg shipmanagement arm as part of $84m deal with Ownership Emissionhaus
    GRAIG, the adventurous UK shipping group, has sold and chartered back seven vessels to a new German KG broking house.
  • China tanker deals could be next for Cardiff firm
    GRAIG'S next major project could be an order for a series of tankers in China, according to market sources, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 5, 2004
  • US to fingerprint all foreign arrivals
    BY 30 September, all foreign cruise passengers arriving in the US will be photographed and electronically fingerprinted, including visitors from the 27 so-called 'visa waiver' countries in Europe and Asia
  • Germany strengthens its response
    GERMANY has moved to strengthen its maritime safety and security response by combining a number of related organisations under one roof
  • ICCL vows to sink cruise bill
    INTERNATIONAL Council of Cruise Lines president Michael Crye compares the Clean Cruise Ships Act of 2004 to "using a sledge-hammer to kill an ant"
  • Union Pacific tackles congestion
    US rail giant Union Pacific has moved to alleviate serious congestion issues with its Los Angeles service amid fears of a 'mini-meltdown' on the West Coast
  • Graig expansion gathers pace
    GRAIG, the UK ship owning and marine services group, is expanding its activity by setting up a ship management operation in Hamburg
  • Carnival targets British cruisers
    CARNIVAL CORP has moved to cater more closely to the British cruise market by ordering another liner and transferring three ships between P&O Cruises and Princess
  • Brazil customs strike called off
  • Superferry 'not terrorism': Marina
  • Boxship charter rates buoyant
  • Daewoo Mangalia strike continues
  • New Zealand plans new ferry link
  • Price fixing powers under threat

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 5, 2004
  • Port of Vancouver container back-up
    While Asia shipments peak, import containers pile up as CP Rail struggles with a shortage of intermodal cars.
  • No quit in box charter rally
    Rates soar as carriers scour market for dwindling supply of tonnage to meet unprecedented demand for cargo space on long-haul trade lanes.
  • New bill asks user fee to pay for port security
  • UPS-backed pension bill sails through House
  • Canada strengthens proposed security rules
  • Arms cache puts Bangladesh ports on high alert
  • Hong Kong implementing ISPS security
  • Japan releases sea, port security report
  • Air France launches KLM takeover
  • Iran line launches Australia-NZ route
  • S&P affirms U.S. Shipping's rating
  • Pegasus aircraft leasing gets $150M investment

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 5, 2004
  • Australian regulator takes big stick to AADA ability to fix prices and surcharges
    The Asia-Australia Discussion Agreement (AADA) faces the loss of its authorised collective price-setting abilities, as a result of an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry.
  • Intermodal backlogs mount on Canada's west coast
    Freight forwarders have raised the alarm over Canadian west-coast backlogs and delays, affecting CP Rail's network, from west to east especially, and involving at least 10,000TEU.
  • CSI reprieve for Malaysian exporters
  • Customs officers agree to talk, while Brasilia plans efficiency drive
  • CMA CGM tops JNP container terminal's throughput in 2003-04
  • Mundra attracts Messina's Middle East service
  • Woodworking on the railways... all the way to Central Russia
  • ICTSI terminals register mixed performance but overall growth

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 5, 2004
  • Carnival in cruisehip deja vu
    Top cruise line returns to Fincantieri to splash out $469m on second Queen Victoria.
  • Paul Nowak dies
    Braemar Seascope's demolition supremo dies tragically at 45.
  • NCL ship suffers engine problems
    Cruise cancelled as Norwegian Star forced to dock early.
  • Graig taps KG cash machine
    UK owner seals sale and charter-back deal and founds Hamburg ship manager.
  • Swedish Club back on course
    Free reserves up by nearly 40% as insurance mutual ends two years in the red.
  • TEN time-charters out tankers
    Tsakos Energy Navigation talks up new business for two ships.
  • Strait Shipping eyes new route
    New Zealand ro-ro owner looking to attract new interisland business from New Plymouth.
  • Fisher seals Damen double
    Pair of 5,000-dwt clean petroleum product tankers to be built in Romania for UK owner.
  • Stolt-Nielsen delays bond issue
    Asset sale estimates prepared by Pareto Securities and reported by TradeWinds trigger postponement.
  • IRISL expands down under
    Iranian owner launches cargoship route between Gulf ports and Australia and New Zealand.
  • Marines "heading to Malacca"
    Planned patrols aim to fight terrorism and piracy in dangerous strait between Malaysia and Indonesia
  • Sumitomo puts up cash for LNG
    Details emerge of financing and ownership for China's first LNG ships.
  • Oasis cashes in on bulk boom
    Abu Dhabi aviation and shipping investor returned to profit in 2003 - and then sold its only vessel.
  • Thai boxship player eyes ships
    Terminal operator breaks into shipowning on the back of increased demand.
  • Aker Brattvaag logs profit
    Yard managing director Roy Reite declares he is happy with result for 2003.
  • Sars hits Shun Tak
    Passenger numbers dipped in first half, but Hong Kong ferry group staged second-half recovery.
  • New York cat crash
    A fast ferry due to operate between Canada and the US collides with Manhattan pier.
  • TUI still sweet on Hapag-Lloyd
    German line's parent likely to stay in control for five years despite selling big slice later this year.
  • Washington looks to go local
    Five yards in ferry operator's state have expressed interest in building four new ro-pax ferries.
  • Suez Canal receipts up 40%
    Revenues, tankers and number of vessel transits through strategic waterway all up on twelve months ago.
  • JGARSPC to slash rates
    Falling insurance costs prompt Japan Middle East container conference to cut emergency surcharges.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 5, 2004
  • Coast Guard, MarAd asked to close "backdoor" to Jones Act
  • U.S./South Europe July 1 rate date set
  • Maersk Sealand, Safmarine add Europe/West Africa loop
  • Conferees to determine which law covers vessel security plans
  • U.S. DOT grants UPS more access to Hong Kong
  • Air France increases freighter fleet
  • Boston-Logan Airport gets federal help for new runway
  • U.S. government to check background of hazmat drivers
  • Great Lakes pilots protest Coast Guard's failure to raise carrier rates
  • U.S. Customs encounters budgetary growing pains
  • COAC creates container security subcommittee
  • Industry presses Bush for leadership on ITDS
  • FDA criticized for skipping meeting on agricultural imports
  • U.S. importers wary of customs rules for post-quota textile entries
  • White House reviews DHS regional plan
  • CP Ships closes on acquisition of ROE Logistics
  • U.S. Customs sets tuna tariff-rate quota for 2004
  • Morris to head USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service poultry programs
  • Philpott named VP of marketing for national produce group
  • USDA provides CD for first responders to disease outbreaks
  • U.S. terminals move towards national security fee
  • Ports urge Senate reauthorization of Water Resources Development Act

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 5, 2004
  • 2003 a very positive year for the Swedish Club
    The Swedish Club has turned the negative trend a delivered an operating result before appropriations and tax of USD 22.5 ...
  • New ferry line inaugurated
    On 2 April, Tallink launched its new ferry service between Tallinn-St Petersburg and Helsinki. The time table is mainly ...
  • Stolt continued price-fixing after deadline
    Stolt-Nielsen SA may have been in breach of the conditions for the amnesty issued by the US Department of ...

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Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› 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
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
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.
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
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
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
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.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
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
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
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
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