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March 8, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New steps to boost maritime industry
    IN a bid to further engage the private sector in promoting Singapore as a leading International Maritime Centre , a public-private sector partnership has been forged with the setting up of the Singapore Maritime Foundation . 08/03/04
  • Singapore slashes capital requirements for flagging
    SINGAPORE has sweetened its ship registry further, slashing the paid-up capital requirements for shipowners and waiving conditions on related companies in an effort to boost the national fleet.
  • Senator Lines to participate in new Asia-Gulf service
    SHIPPING company Senator Lines will participate in a new service between Asia and the Middle East, operated by United Arab Shipping Company .
  • Keppel unit Amfels delivers jackup rig
    KEPPEL Offshore & Marine's US subsidiary Amfels Inc has delivered a premium jackup drilling unit to Perforadora Central SA de CV, a drilling services provider mainly to Mexico's national oil company Pemex.
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay's turnaround gathers momentum
    A convincing turnaround at Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Asia's second-largest carrier by value, was set to gather speed, having returned the airline to profit after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome blighted the first half.
  • SEC seeks info on Boeing sackings
  • SN Brussels and Virgin differ on merger stake
  • Frankfurt airport opens biometric security programme for staff
  • US delays security rule for air cargo companies
  • Log Book
Dockyard
  • Spain's financial guarantee rule re-ignites place of refuge row
    SINCE the Erika disaster and, to a greater extent, the more recent Prestige sinking the issue of what coastal states ought to do when a vessel is in trouble off its coast has become highly controversial.
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    WITH the very high freight rates for the transportation of the raw materials and increased demand from China, it is not surprising that the price of steel is being forced to increase substantially.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New steps to boost maritime industry
    IN a bid to further engage the private sector in promoting Singapore as a leading International Maritime Centre , a public-private sector partnership has been forged with the setting up of the Singapore Maritime Foundation . 08/03/04
  • Singapore slashes capital requirements for flagging
    SINGAPORE has sweetened its ship registry further, slashing the paid-up capital requirements for shipowners and waiving conditions on related companies in an effort to boost the national fleet.
  • Senator Lines to participate in new Asia-Gulf service
    SHIPPING company Senator Lines will participate in a new service between Asia and the Middle East, operated by United Arab Shipping Company .
  • Keppel unit Amfels delivers jackup rig
    KEPPEL Offshore & Marine's US subsidiary Amfels Inc has delivered a premium jackup drilling unit to Perforadora Central SA de CV, a drilling services provider mainly to Mexico's national oil company Pemex.
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay's turnaround gathers momentum
    A convincing turnaround at Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Asia's second-largest carrier by value, was set to gather speed, having returned the airline to profit after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome blighted the first half.
  • SEC seeks info on Boeing sackings
  • SN Brussels and Virgin differ on merger stake
  • Frankfurt airport opens biometric security programme for staff
  • US delays security rule for air cargo companies
  • Log Book
Dockyard
  • Spain's financial guarantee rule re-ignites place of refuge row
    SINCE the Erika disaster and, to a greater extent, the more recent Prestige sinking the issue of what coastal states ought to do when a vessel is in trouble off its coast has become highly controversial.
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    WITH the very high freight rates for the transportation of the raw materials and increased demand from China, it is not surprising that the price of steel is being forced to increase substantially.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New steps to boost maritime industry
    IN a bid to further engage the private sector in promoting Singapore as a leading International Maritime Centre , a public-private sector partnership has been forged with the setting up of the Singapore Maritime Foundation . 08/03/04
  • Singapore slashes capital requirements for flagging
    SINGAPORE has sweetened its ship registry further, slashing the paid-up capital requirements for shipowners and waiving conditions on related companies in an effort to boost the national fleet.
  • Senator Lines to participate in new Asia-Gulf service
    SHIPPING company Senator Lines will participate in a new service between Asia and the Middle East, operated by United Arab Shipping Company .
  • Keppel unit Amfels delivers jackup rig
    KEPPEL Offshore & Marine's US subsidiary Amfels Inc has delivered a premium jackup drilling unit to Perforadora Central SA de CV, a drilling services provider mainly to Mexico's national oil company Pemex.
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay's turnaround gathers momentum
    A convincing turnaround at Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Asia's second-largest carrier by value, was set to gather speed, having returned the airline to profit after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome blighted the first half.
  • SEC seeks info on Boeing sackings
  • SN Brussels and Virgin differ on merger stake
  • Frankfurt airport opens biometric security programme for staff
  • US delays security rule for air cargo companies
  • Log Book
Dockyard
  • Spain's financial guarantee rule re-ignites place of refuge row
    SINCE the Erika disaster and, to a greater extent, the more recent Prestige sinking the issue of what coastal states ought to do when a vessel is in trouble off its coast has become highly controversial.
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    WITH the very high freight rates for the transportation of the raw materials and increased demand from China, it is not surprising that the price of steel is being forced to increase substantially.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New steps to boost maritime industry
    IN a bid to further engage the private sector in promoting Singapore as a leading International Maritime Centre , a public-private sector partnership has been forged with the setting up of the Singapore Maritime Foundation . 08/03/04
  • Singapore slashes capital requirements for flagging
    SINGAPORE has sweetened its ship registry further, slashing the paid-up capital requirements for shipowners and waiving conditions on related companies in an effort to boost the national fleet.
  • Senator Lines to participate in new Asia-Gulf service
    SHIPPING company Senator Lines will participate in a new service between Asia and the Middle East, operated by United Arab Shipping Company .
  • Keppel unit Amfels delivers jackup rig
    KEPPEL Offshore & Marine's US subsidiary Amfels Inc has delivered a premium jackup drilling unit to Perforadora Central SA de CV, a drilling services provider mainly to Mexico's national oil company Pemex.
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay's turnaround gathers momentum
    A convincing turnaround at Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Asia's second-largest carrier by value, was set to gather speed, having returned the airline to profit after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome blighted the first half.
  • SEC seeks info on Boeing sackings
  • SN Brussels and Virgin differ on merger stake
  • Frankfurt airport opens biometric security programme for staff
  • US delays security rule for air cargo companies
  • Log Book
Dockyard
  • Spain's financial guarantee rule re-ignites place of refuge row
    SINCE the Erika disaster and, to a greater extent, the more recent Prestige sinking the issue of what coastal states ought to do when a vessel is in trouble off its coast has become highly controversial.
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    WITH the very high freight rates for the transportation of the raw materials and increased demand from China, it is not surprising that the price of steel is being forced to increase substantially.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk director ponders site of next HK container terminal
  • IRA rates to rise
  • Ecu-Line offers groupage service to Qingdao
  • Shanghai port to become bond area
  • Port of LA switches to environmentally-friendly fuel
  • France logistics seminar staged in Shanghai
  • SAS Cargo to add Shanghai service
  • KLM posts strong Asia Pacific performance in February
  • Air China, ANA to co-operate on Japan-China services

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 5 companies vying for MRPL's oil charter contract
  • India has huge long-term growth potential, asserts Senior VP of Maersk Sealand, BUT...
  • CoPT Board clears draft licence deal for int'l box transhipment terminal project
  • Largest parcel size handled at VCT
  • MbPT triumphs in Ports cricket tournament
  • CONCOR poised to begin operations at Paradip Port
  • NPIL's Mumbai depot adjudged as The Best for 2003 by Textainer
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures - Classroom lessons for new exporters
  • JNP congestion hitting exporters-SRTEPC
  • IMC convention on March 12 at Oberoi - Theme: Towards creation of world-class infrastructure for cargo

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 5, 2004
  • New Singapore foundation snubs bunker industry
    The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) was officially unveiled today without a single representative from Singapore's estimated $5 billion-a-year bunker industry.
  • Brazilian market update
  • Cape Town's MT Pelican out of action
    FFS Bunkers (Pty.) Ltd. (FFS) reported to Bunkerworld today that its Cape Town-based barge MT Pelican will be temporarily out of service for the next week
  • St. Petersburg player adds new grades
    Russian company Petroprom has announced that it can now offer all grades of bunker fuel in the Baltic port of St Petersburg.
  • Firm end to a bearish Baltic week
  • Rotterdam firm, barges tight
  • Bakri confirms Malaysian terminal deal close
    Saudi Arabian supplier and trader admits interest in Malaysian 'mega' bunker terminal - but no deal struck yet.

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 5, 2004
  • European Shortsea Network sets up search machine for liner services
  • Ghana's customs issue new instructions for Tema
  • Tibbett & Britten gains contract from Carrefour
  • Krone: German trailer maker reports buoyant sales
  • Emirates offers daily flights between Vienna and Dubai
  • New Safmarine South America service
  • Valsped: New office and Managing Director in Brescia

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 5, 2004
  • ICS warns industry on ISPS Code
  • Sinotrans and Rickmers-Linie boost co-operation
  • AAPA names Patty Murray "Port Person of the Year"
  • TMM Lines adds new transpacific service
  • Marshall Islands launch investigation into Ythan sinking
  • Multraship completes VEBO takeover

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 5, 2004
  • First Deepwater cutter delivered to Coast Guard
    Ceremonies at Bollinger mark redelivery of Matagorda
  • Wrong move on Right Whale can be expensive
    The Coast Guard has started enforcing a requirement that ships notify it before entering a Right Whale critical habitat.
  • SeaWave tracks Fairweather delivery voyage
    SeaWave, LLC has installed the SeaWave Integrator 3.0 aboard the Alaska Marine Highway System's new high speed ferry
  • Ecuador orders patrol craft

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2004
  • Senator Patty Murray wins AAPA honor
  • Corps closing Columbia/Snake locks for annual inspections and maintenance
  • Portland Airport noise board set to meet on March 11
  • Communications center opens in new Sea-Tac Airport concourse
  • Rail freight traffic totals come out on top for week

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Western Bulk to cash in on dry market boom with Oslo quote
    INVESTORS will be offered a rare opportunity to buy shares in a publicly quoted dry bulk operator when Western Bulk Carriers returns to the stock market after a three-year absence.
  • New Royal Dutch/Shell chief warns of more changes ahead
    INTERIM Royal Dutch/Shell chairman Jeroen van der Veer has indicated that the upheaval of Royal Dutch/Shell's group structure is far from over.
  • Izar workers bring Madrid to standstill
    THOUSANDS of Izar shipyard workers from across Spain held a massive demonstration in Madrid on Friday in protest at stagnated contract negotiations and a dearth of commercial orders.
  • China set for third LNG carrier order
    PLANS are emerging that point to a third order for Chinese-built liquefied natural gas carriers, even before the nation's first firm newbuilding contract is formally signed.
  • Venezuela turmoil drives up oil prices
    POLITICAL turmoil in Venezuela has forced oil prices up to new 12-month highs, bringing more bunker price rises and concern that oilfield strikes in the country may follow, writes Martyn Wingrove.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 5, 2004
  • Yards workers march on Madrid
    ABOUT 11,000 striking Spanish shipyard workers marched on Madrid today calling for new ship orders after fresh accusations emerged that the government had refused to build a shuttle tanker at an Izar facility near Bilbao
  • Milford Haven LNG moves ahead
    FURTHER progress on one of the two planned LNG import terminals at Milford Haven, UK has been achieved with a signing of a Heads of Agreement with Petronas
  • Intercargo raises DRI concern
    INTERCARGO is raising concerns over direct reduced iron after yet another vessel carrying the cargo went down a week ago
  • Georgia blocks Carolina terminal
    SSA Marine hopes to build a $350M container terminal on the northern - South Carolina - shore of the Savannah River, but Georgia wants none of it
  • Rickmers and Sinotrans team up
    FOLLOWING last year's talks between Germany and China about improved access to the booming Chinese market, Rickmers and Sinotrans have announced a partnership
  • ISS unveils agency war chest
    INCHCAPE Shipping Services (ISS) has built a 'war chest' worth $5M to spend on acquiring local agents, ISS group chief executive Simon Morse has revealed
  • Divers search for Hera victims
  • Full order book fails to save jobs
  • SA fruit terminal head is suspended
  • Mumbai crippled by trucker strike
  • Radio errors behind Lee III sinking
  • Boost for Italian short-sea
  • K Line booms on bulk
  • Antonini responds to allegations
  • Superferry: no terror bomb
  • Pong Su officers stand trial

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 5, 2004
  • Raft of critical issues in Long Beach
    China growth, port congestion, rate talks, union contracts and Cosco chief Wei (left) on tap at JoC conference.
  • U.S. finds merchant mariner terror links
  • Maersk parent to flag ships in Singapore
  • Customs close to resolving 'shipper' issue: Bonner
  • Portland to start Terminal 4 cleanup
  • Cargo strong for top China airline
  • Menlo forms group to leverage ocean buying
  • NYK signs woodchip pact with International Paper
  • NS introduces Patriot trailer service
  • RFTrax offers container radiation detection
  • FedEx hub work to continue
  • Kuehne & Nagel opens Munich logistics center
  • TIA elects leaders

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 5, 2004
  • CN intermodal business down, as strike-negotiations resume
    Canadian National Railway's (CN) confirmed its intermodal figures fell 47% last week, as bargaining teams resumed negotiations today at the beginning of the third week of the strike.
  • Bank says carrier shares will hit peak this spring
    Freight rates on the world's two most lucrative trades, out of Asia to the US and Europe, will plummet by over 10% within two years, according to bankers Goldman Sachs.
  • Dust settles on Maersk's Indonesian terminal switch
  • UK delays leads OOCL to opt for continental feeder option
  • Wan Hai strengthens Far East stronghold with two new services
  • Truckers' protest brings Mumbai and JNPT to a halt
  • Portek eyes polymer exports for its Banten facility
  • Burgeoning volumes and the KG system drive shipbuilding says Daewoo
  • Tango terminal change to double Sepetiba throughput

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 5, 2004
  • Carnival files $500m shelf offering
    Cruise line prepares to issue more debt, as Arison ponders weak dollar.
  • RCCL improves outlook
    S&P says next quarter's deliveries will cut debt.
  • Auction dates set for Royal Olympic ships
    US judges order prompt sales to avoid unnecessary costs.
  • Finns and Italians in aid row
    Fincantieri boss hits back at Finnish claims of unfair aid.
  • Operation Drydock fingers nine
    FBI/Coast Guard probe finds possible terrorist links among merchant mariners.
  • Leif Hoegh profit drops 50%
    Write down on vessel sales and higher costs hit newly privatised shipowner.
  • Russian ports push up volumes
    Terminals in Russia handled nearly 10% more cargoes in 2003.
  • Norwegians move on P&O Nedlloyd
    Shipowner Einar Rasmussen takes a $50m stake ahead of liner company restructuring.
  • Tanker king trousers $1m.
    John Fredriksen sells more shares in his oil businesses.
  • South Korea halts steel exports
    Drastic move in bid to keep shipyards and domestic market supplied.
  • HMM in $18m net loss
    Korean line in red despite huge jump in operating profit.
  • Fortum plans tanker upgrade
    Two products carriers to become fully double-hulled to meet new EU fuel oil rules.
  • Tasmania rebuffed over Cotswold Prince
    Injunction prevents sale of derelict cargoship to state for token AUD 10.
  • Great Eastern snaps up second handymax
    Indian owner dips into second-hand market again with German bulker purchase.
  • Frontline chartering boss quits
    Jon Syvertsen says he has had a "great time" with tanker giant.
  • Family cut Farstad stake
    Sverre A Farstad diversifies investment holdings from offshore supply venture.
  • Explosives-laden ship grounds
    Ukrainian-flagged vessel stranded in Dardanelles with dangerous cargo.
  • Fasting crew halts Indian ferry
    Protest against change of management from SCI strands passengers in Kochi.
  • Battle of the Indian super hubs
    Ex Malta Freeport chairman among usual suspects in bids for rival ports.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2004
  • FBI, Coast Guard spot suspected terrorism-linked seafarers
  • P&O Ports lifts group results at P&O
  • Rep. DeFazio: FMC should not be "doormat" for China
  • Inchcape buys Furness, firms up Exxon links
  • U.S. Coast Guard fleet modernization timeline slips
  • Maersk, Safmarine start Africa/South America direct link
  • NYK, X-Press start North Europe/Portugal link
  • SAS adds China frequency
  • Mexico reopens market to U.S. beef imports
  • New Zealand Customs chief praises industry's export rules compliance

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 5, 2004
  • Finland investigate lost orders
    The Finnish ministry for trade and industry will launch an internal investigation into why Finnish shipyards lost orders to the ...
  • Fortum-tankers to be upgraded in Poland
    Fortum Shipping's 48,000 DWT tankers "Tervi" and "Palva" will be converted with fully double hull at GSY Remontowa S.A. Repair ...
  • Mols-HSC on charter for P&O Ferries
    Mols-Linien, a domestic ferry operator in Denmark, has chartered one its fast ferries to P&O Ferries in the ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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