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May 7, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL eyes development of India's container rail network
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container division APL is set to make a return to its former glory days as a multimodal pioneer with plans to get involved in India's inland container rail network in the next 1-2 years, according to APL's chief executive.
  • Pioneer of multimodal transport
    MULTIMODAL container transport by rail is not a new area for either India's Concor or APL, who is widely regarded as the pioneer of multimodal container transport by rail, having entered this segment only a few years after the global spread of containerisation.
  • Partners misled us on sales, products, say PSA Int'l, P&O Australia Ports
    PSA International and P&O Australia Ports , subsidiaries of the world's second and third largest terminal operators, have accused their partners in a failed joint venture of misleading them over sales and products and crippling the company with mismanagement.
  • Time running out for ISPS readiness
    ALARM bells are ringing across the trillion-dollar world shipping industry as it scrambles to comply with the July 1 deadline for some of the toughest security measures since World War II.
  • Coalition to invite bids to run largest Iraqi port
    IRAQ's US-led coalition authority, which is preparing to cede powers to a sovereign government on June 30, plans to invite companies to bid this month to manage the country's largest port for at least 10 years.
Air and Land Transport
  • Bankers help hold down cost of new Boeing jet
    MANY features of Boeing Co's new 7E7 jetliner were designed not necessarily for airlines, but rather for the people that will ultimately own many of them - bankers.
  • Alitalia unions, management seen striking quick deal
  • KLM synergies to total 75m euros: Air France
  • Top private Indian airline flying to Nepal
  • Major carriers will compete in budget space, says Cathay
Admiralty Casebook
  • Court's no to seizure of SCI vessel to satisfy govt's judgment debt
    A VESSEL owned by the Shipping Corporation of India cannot be seized to satisfy a long-standing judgment debt of the Indian government just because the latter is a substantial shareholder of SCI, a Canadian court ruled earlier this year.
Port Shots
  • Port shots
    MAJOR US-based owner Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc says that it has bought and taken delivery of two 50,000 dwt US-flag product tankers from Attransco, Inc.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL eyes development of India's container rail network
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container division APL is set to make a return to its former glory days as a multimodal pioneer with plans to get involved in India's inland container rail network in the next 1-2 years, according to APL's chief executive.
  • Pioneer of multimodal transport
    MULTIMODAL container transport by rail is not a new area for either India's Concor or APL, who is widely regarded as the pioneer of multimodal container transport by rail, having entered this segment only a few years after the global spread of containerisation.
  • Partners misled us on sales, products, say PSA Int'l, P&O Australia Ports
    PSA International and P&O Australia Ports , subsidiaries of the world's second and third largest terminal operators, have accused their partners in a failed joint venture of misleading them over sales and products and crippling the company with mismanagement.
  • Time running out for ISPS readiness
    ALARM bells are ringing across the trillion-dollar world shipping industry as it scrambles to comply with the July 1 deadline for some of the toughest security measures since World War II.
  • Coalition to invite bids to run largest Iraqi port
    IRAQ's US-led coalition authority, which is preparing to cede powers to a sovereign government on June 30, plans to invite companies to bid this month to manage the country's largest port for at least 10 years.
Air and Land Transport
  • Bankers help hold down cost of new Boeing jet
    MANY features of Boeing Co's new 7E7 jetliner were designed not necessarily for airlines, but rather for the people that will ultimately own many of them - bankers.
  • Alitalia unions, management seen striking quick deal
  • KLM synergies to total 75m euros: Air France
  • Top private Indian airline flying to Nepal
  • Major carriers will compete in budget space, says Cathay
Admiralty Casebook
  • Court's no to seizure of SCI vessel to satisfy govt's judgment debt
    A VESSEL owned by the Shipping Corporation of India cannot be seized to satisfy a long-standing judgment debt of the Indian government just because the latter is a substantial shareholder of SCI, a Canadian court ruled earlier this year.
Port Shots
  • Port shots
    MAJOR US-based owner Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc says that it has bought and taken delivery of two 50,000 dwt US-flag product tankers from Attransco, Inc.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL eyes development of India's container rail network
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container division APL is set to make a return to its former glory days as a multimodal pioneer with plans to get involved in India's inland container rail network in the next 1-2 years, according to APL's chief executive.
  • Pioneer of multimodal transport
    MULTIMODAL container transport by rail is not a new area for either India's Concor or APL, who is widely regarded as the pioneer of multimodal container transport by rail, having entered this segment only a few years after the global spread of containerisation.
  • Partners misled us on sales, products, say PSA Int'l, P&O Australia Ports
    PSA International and P&O Australia Ports , subsidiaries of the world's second and third largest terminal operators, have accused their partners in a failed joint venture of misleading them over sales and products and crippling the company with mismanagement.
  • Time running out for ISPS readiness
    ALARM bells are ringing across the trillion-dollar world shipping industry as it scrambles to comply with the July 1 deadline for some of the toughest security measures since World War II.
  • Coalition to invite bids to run largest Iraqi port
    IRAQ's US-led coalition authority, which is preparing to cede powers to a sovereign government on June 30, plans to invite companies to bid this month to manage the country's largest port for at least 10 years.
Air and Land Transport
  • Bankers help hold down cost of new Boeing jet
    MANY features of Boeing Co's new 7E7 jetliner were designed not necessarily for airlines, but rather for the people that will ultimately own many of them - bankers.
  • Alitalia unions, management seen striking quick deal
  • KLM synergies to total 75m euros: Air France
  • Top private Indian airline flying to Nepal
  • Major carriers will compete in budget space, says Cathay
Admiralty Casebook
  • Court's no to seizure of SCI vessel to satisfy govt's judgment debt
    A VESSEL owned by the Shipping Corporation of India cannot be seized to satisfy a long-standing judgment debt of the Indian government just because the latter is a substantial shareholder of SCI, a Canadian court ruled earlier this year.
Port Shots
  • Port shots
    MAJOR US-based owner Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc says that it has bought and taken delivery of two 50,000 dwt US-flag product tankers from Attransco, Inc.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL eyes development of India's container rail network
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container division APL is set to make a return to its former glory days as a multimodal pioneer with plans to get involved in India's inland container rail network in the next 1-2 years, according to APL's chief executive.
  • Pioneer of multimodal transport
    MULTIMODAL container transport by rail is not a new area for either India's Concor or APL, who is widely regarded as the pioneer of multimodal container transport by rail, having entered this segment only a few years after the global spread of containerisation.
  • Partners misled us on sales, products, say PSA Int'l, P&O Australia Ports
    PSA International and P&O Australia Ports , subsidiaries of the world's second and third largest terminal operators, have accused their partners in a failed joint venture of misleading them over sales and products and crippling the company with mismanagement.
  • Time running out for ISPS readiness
    ALARM bells are ringing across the trillion-dollar world shipping industry as it scrambles to comply with the July 1 deadline for some of the toughest security measures since World War II.
  • Coalition to invite bids to run largest Iraqi port
    IRAQ's US-led coalition authority, which is preparing to cede powers to a sovereign government on June 30, plans to invite companies to bid this month to manage the country's largest port for at least 10 years.
Air and Land Transport
  • Bankers help hold down cost of new Boeing jet
    MANY features of Boeing Co's new 7E7 jetliner were designed not necessarily for airlines, but rather for the people that will ultimately own many of them - bankers.
  • Alitalia unions, management seen striking quick deal
  • KLM synergies to total 75m euros: Air France
  • Top private Indian airline flying to Nepal
  • Major carriers will compete in budget space, says Cathay
Admiralty Casebook
  • Court's no to seizure of SCI vessel to satisfy govt's judgment debt
    A VESSEL owned by the Shipping Corporation of India cannot be seized to satisfy a long-standing judgment debt of the Indian government just because the latter is a substantial shareholder of SCI, a Canadian court ruled earlier this year.
Port Shots
  • Port shots
    MAJOR US-based owner Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc says that it has bought and taken delivery of two 50,000 dwt US-flag product tankers from Attransco, Inc.

Sched Netweb site
  • Qingdao Port to pursue stock market listing
  • China railways unable to keep up with freight demand
  • Californian port board opposes air bill
  • US FRA Administrator leaves post, heads home to Texas
  • US Coast Guard to be stationed at Malaysian ports
  • New Evergreen service links Asia with Australian Ports
  • Hanjin net profit up 379pc
  • Korean Air posts 20.6pc increase in cargo traffic for Q1
  • Air France, KLM merge to create biggest European carrier
  • IATA, ATAC demand expenditure review from GTAA
  • AA launches online booking for cargo shipments

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM, Clarion Shipping Agency form joint venture for East & South India
  • Maersk Sealand bags 3 major Lloyds Loading List 'Star Performers' awards
  • SCI takes delivery of Suezmax-size tanker from Daewoo Shipbuilding
  • Major global shipping lines shoring up box capacities
  • Outdated tankers line up at scrapyards - IMO ban on single hull vessels proves boon for Asian building industry
  • Chinese industrial slow-down leaves steel exporters unruffled
  • SEAI sees sea of possibilities in Chinese market
  • Hari & Co. opens new CFS at Tuticorin
  • ADB offers help to link Haldia Dock with Assam & neighbours
  • Hyderabad to be on Blue Dart's map soon
  • Move to establish ferry service linking Karachi and Mumbai
  • Forex kitty swells to $ 1,17,879 million
  • Forex reserves touch $ 117.8 bn
  • ADB's Chief Economist sees India's economic growth matching China's by 2020
  • AIAI, Italian Chamber sign MoU to foster trade relations
  • ICS conducts enlightening 2-day course on international containerised trade
  • India climbs 16 rungs up the competitiveness ladder, says IIMD's 2004 Yearbook
  • DGS leads Indian team to seminar on maritime training in Oslo

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 6, 2004
  • Bunkerworld apologises to Coastal Petroleum Ltd.
  • Indian market update
    Continued bullishness in the ARA today prompted some good buying activity...but are prices on their way back down?
  • ARA: Firm market prompts healthy buying interest
  • Major rumoured to consider re-entering Fujairah market
    Reports today suggested that Shell Marine Products is considering re-entering the Fujairah bunker market through a partnership with Emirates National Oil Co).
  • Wait-and-see attitude as Singapore fuel oil hits 16 month high
    Gas oil prices have put on an even better show than fuel oil, rising to the highest level since September 2000.
  • Crude supportive, but mixed outlook for fuel oil
    Fuel oil values in the Singapore cargo market closed mixed today as prices lagged crude gains, while gas oil shot up supported by tightening stocks.
  • Golden Week ends with firm numbers and tighter barges
    As Japan wakes up after Golden Week, players are starting to feel the effects of four days of very firm crude movements
  • O.W. Bunkers UK expands trading team
  • Italian buyers still unsure of market direction
  • No let-up for Rotterdam prices
  • Batumi oil port returning to normal as rebel leader leaves
    Disruptions to oil and port operations at Batumi in Georgia ending as Adzhara region's rebel leader flees, ending tense stand-off.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 6, 2004
  • Second Basel International Hazardous Goods Conference
  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport starts ST WLAN
  • Australia aids Philippines port security
  • ProLogis reports first quarter results
  • Booming rail cargo traffic in Australia
  • Alitalia's share trading suspended
  • OOCL announces modification of its Setouchi/Taiwan Express Service
  • Delta Airlines names Michael Palumbo as new CFO

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 6, 2004
  • Bid to speed up Cape Africa salvage
  • Belships' improved Q1
  • Braemar's buoyant 2003/4
  • LR ship in USCG scheme
  • Odfjell boosted by market rebound
  • Donjon and Smit in new JV
  • Wilhelmsen unveils newbuilds deal and improved Q1 results

Marine Logweb site
MAY 6, 2004
  • Hornbeck exercises barge newbuild option with Manitowoc
    Orders second 110,000 bbl unit
  • OSG reports record income
    $76 million net for first quarter
  • Iraq gets coastal defense patrol boats
    Newly created ICDF starts training
  • Royal Caribbean commits to cleaner wastewater
    Environmentalist group calls off campaign against group
  • Conrad Industries reports on first quarter
    Repair sector still "difficult"
  • New round of Port Security Grants
    TSA opens Round 4 for applications

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2004
  • Sea-Tac Airport director announces plans to depart
  • Canadian and US teams hold oil spill response drill
  • Coast Guard responds to bogus emergency flare firing
  • Schnitzer Steel hires firm to look at sale/merger of mill
  • Port of Tacoma offers annual report on line

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Green hails P&O Nedlloyd result but vows to close profit gap
    P&O Nedlloyd will need several more years to catch up with its more profitable competitors, chief executive Philip Green predicted yesterday as the line posted a modest first-quarter surplus.
  • Undercutting keeps the lid on transpacific freight rate rises
    FIRM evidence is now emerging that transpacific carriers achieved solid rather than spectacular rate increases during this year's annual round of contract renewals, writes Janet Porter.
  • Bunker disaster avoided by 'pure luck'
    IT IS "pure luck" that there has not been a major disaster resulting from a spate of fuel contamination cases in the Arabian Gulf, according to fuel testing company DNV Petroleum Services.
  • US oil price set to exceed $40 a barrel
    OIL prices in the US are set to punch over $40 a barrel this week as traders become jittery over Middle East security fears stoking fears of rising bunker prices, writes Martyn Wingrove .
  • Exmar could go public with LNG business
    GAS shipping specialist Exmar is considering an initial public offering for its liquefied natural gas carrier operations, says group chief executive Nicolas Saverys, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 6, 2004
  • Uganda warned about cruise jobs ad
    OFFERS of up to 5,000 jobs on cruise ships in the Caribbean have been met with caution in Uganda. Local media have been running adverts promising applicants an annual salary of $15,000-$45,000, warns the Kampala-based independent daily The Monitor
  • World Bank backs Sokhna with $20M
    A $20M loan to help fund civil works and equipment purchases has been awarded to Egypt's Sokhna Port Development Company
  • Houston terminal hurdle removed
    HOUSTON'S Bayport Container Terminal moved closer to reality yesterday when claims that the Army Corps of Engineers acted improperly were rejected
  • Tanker rates drive OSG to record
    OVERSEAS Shipholding Group has been busily signing new joint ventures, acquiring ships and raising new debt and equity during the first quarter
  • Royal Caribbean bows to greens
    US environmentalist group Oceana has claimed victory for its campaign against Royal Caribbean Cruises' wastewater policy
  • Hoax bomb stalls Greek ferry
    ANOTHER hoax bomb warning has hit a Greek ferry, two weeks after a similar incident cut short the voyage of Superfast 12 from Patras to Ancona
  • Belships lifts first-quarter profit
  • Egypt to discuss wheat deal
  • Eastern Shipping founder dies
  • easyCruise joins its rivals
  • Russian oil output still growing
  • P&O Ned posts healthy first quarter
  • Labour trouble brewing at Chennai
  • Mumbai-Karachi link: informal talks
  • Goa to host Asian ballast meeting

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 6, 2004
  • Strikes by truckers at Oakland, Norfolk
    Ongoing protest by drivers slows container handling at Oakland, spreads to Virginia port.
  • Rate gains drive P&O Nedlloyd profit
    Turnaround spurred by 15 percent increase in average freight rates over past year.
  • Union Pacific cancels UPS transcon pact
  • MOL, Neptune Orient Lines win rate hikes: Report
  • Democrats challenge pace of homeland security
  • House alarmed at Feds' rail security
  • China foreign trade to reach $1 trillion: Report
  • Canada raises fines for bilge discharge
  • KLM cargo swings to profit
  • FedEx Ground to build Georgia terminal
  • UPS raises stock buy-back to $1 billion
  • Hong Kong air-cargo volume up

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 6, 2004
  • China's 'soft landing' won't hit profits says RPONL
    Royal P&O Nedlloyd (RPONL) CEO Philip Green says he is optimistic that there will be no slump in Chinese output but he expects the economy will have a 'soft landing'.
  • Committee to look at truckers' complaints has not stopped Oakland strikes
  • MSC's Eurogate deal secures berths for future tonnage
  • TSK and Cosco to launch North China/Japan service
  • Busan dredge opens terminals to super post-panamax ships
  • Brasilia raises port defences with US$26m ISPS funding
  • Hyundai appointed as Sony's global partner carrier
  • Gwangyang records sharp 2004 growth
  • Hamburg Süd plans vessel investment
  • Royal P&O Nedlloyd appoints new CFO
  • K Line decides on new vessel engine

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 6, 2004
  • Another record for OSG
    Top US tanker owner has $1bn of liquidity and is poised to continue buying spree.
  • Secondhand bulker prices dip
    Cyprus Maritime sells early 1980s-built capesize at lower level than price logged for February deal.
  • Exmar may hive off LNG unit
    Chairman Nicolas Saverys tells business luncheon what's on the menu next for gas company.
  • OOCL trade up 25%
    Asian cargo boom gives Hong Kong container line big revenue boost.
  • CCU rides bulk wave
    UAE owner and Klaveness partner sees profits more than double in 2003.
  • Unwelcome Evergreen hat trick
    Three of Taiwanese owner's boxships detained in Hong Kong in April.
  • Wilhelmsen takes Ray newbuilds
    Norwegian owner charters three of Israeli group's Gdynia car carriers for 15 years as it announces profit hike in first quarter.
  • Big jump for new Nedlloyd
    Amsterdam stock market debutant saw profits rocket in first quarter.
  • Caspian Shipping ro-ro freed
    Turkey releases vessel arrested in bid to force payment of Azeri government debts.
  • Nenaco ships grounded again
    Five vessels held in port over debt as Philippine owner lurches into new crisis.
  • Simon rejects bid
    Struggling UK ports group turns down "unsatisfactory" revised takeover offer.
  • Blue Star 1 in bomb alert
    Greek ro-pax ferry caught in terror scare as Athens remains on edge after earlier bomb attacks.
  • Suez up on tanker traffic
    An increase in transits by tankers helps to fuel growth in receipts at strategic Egyptian waterway.
  • Record quarter for Navigators
    US marine insurance group sees profits almost double in "disciplined" first three months of 2004.
  • Titan confirms VLCC charter
    China-backed owner taking Titan Uranus on six-year bareboat charter with purchase obligation.
  • Conrad sees losses shrink
    US shipbuilding group has reported an improvement in its finances but still remains in the red.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2004
  • Industry officials play down risk of Chinese "hard landing"
  • P&O Nedlloyd improves 1st quarter result, but aims higher
  • Hanjin nets $136 million in 1st quarter
  • ACL raises 2003 operating income
  • MarAd opens VISA enrollment
  • BNSF prepares for grain harvest
  • Shippers to hear UP's plan for fixing delays
  • FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications
  • Corley heads Econocaribe's Northeast import operations
  • USDA to allow imports of Taiwanese orchids
  • USDA increases veterinary diagnostic fees for live animal shipments
  • TSA opens fourth round of port security grant program
  • Seattle port interests seek funds to replace Alaskan Way Viaduct

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 6, 2004
  • Stena Line Freight has opened own bunker oil terminal
    Stena Line Freight has invested in a new bunker oil terminal in Holyhead with a storage capacity of 8,000 tons ...
  • Better than expected for SMA
    The Swedish Maritime Administration reports a SEK 38 million (EUR 4.2 million) profit before taxes for 2003, up by SEK ...
  • Stelmar sale/BB back with Norwegian KS company
    A Norwegian KS company is reported to have bought nine Stelmar handymax product tankers for around USD 107.0 million with ...

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CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
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
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
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