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June 9, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL inks 20-year agreement with Shenzhen port
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container shipping arm APL signed a long-term terminal agreement with the booming western Shenzhen port of Chiwan, it said yesterday.
  • S'pore flavour at Posidonia
    GREECE's Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis officially opens the Singapore-International Maritime Centre Pavilion at Posidonia, the world's largest shipping exhibition.
  • Freight rates dip but August pick up seen
    PANAMAX dry bulk rates have fallen another notch due to few grain shipments and brokers said yesterday rates were likely to slip further with few supporting factors on the horizon.
  • Japan shipping stocks rise
    NIPPON Yusen KK paced gains for Japan's three largest shipping lines after Morgan Stanley raised its 12-month price estimates for their shares, saying increasing container revenue and bulk shipping will boost profits.
  • FREIGHT RATES
    OIL TANKER rates for shipping crude from the Persian Gulf were little changed, remaining near four-month highs, before suppliers released details of July exports.
  • Floating showcase
    THE USS Midway is silhouetted against the lights of downtown San Diego as tugboats pull the ship for docking at a pier in this Jan 5, 2004 file photo.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing plans to reclaim world No 1 spot in 2-3 yrs
    THE Boeing Company, the second largest aircraft manufacturer in the world in terms of orders and sales, plans to reclaim its world No 1 spot in two to three years time, a senior executive at Boeing said yesterday.
  • Iata wants revamp of global air traffic rules
  • MAS looks to replace ageing Fokker 50 jets
  • Air France-KLM May traffic up 21.3%
  • China gives green light for 2 more private airlines
  • Airbus to boost production of A320s in 2005

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL inks 20-year agreement with Shenzhen port
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container shipping arm APL signed a long-term terminal agreement with the booming western Shenzhen port of Chiwan, it said yesterday.
  • S'pore flavour at Posidonia
    GREECE's Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis officially opens the Singapore-International Maritime Centre Pavilion at Posidonia, the world's largest shipping exhibition.
  • Freight rates dip but August pick up seen
    PANAMAX dry bulk rates have fallen another notch due to few grain shipments and brokers said yesterday rates were likely to slip further with few supporting factors on the horizon.
  • Japan shipping stocks rise
    NIPPON Yusen KK paced gains for Japan's three largest shipping lines after Morgan Stanley raised its 12-month price estimates for their shares, saying increasing container revenue and bulk shipping will boost profits.
  • FREIGHT RATES
    OIL TANKER rates for shipping crude from the Persian Gulf were little changed, remaining near four-month highs, before suppliers released details of July exports.
  • Floating showcase
    THE USS Midway is silhouetted against the lights of downtown San Diego as tugboats pull the ship for docking at a pier in this Jan 5, 2004 file photo.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing plans to reclaim world No 1 spot in 2-3 yrs
    THE Boeing Company, the second largest aircraft manufacturer in the world in terms of orders and sales, plans to reclaim its world No 1 spot in two to three years time, a senior executive at Boeing said yesterday.
  • Iata wants revamp of global air traffic rules
  • MAS looks to replace ageing Fokker 50 jets
  • Air France-KLM May traffic up 21.3%
  • China gives green light for 2 more private airlines
  • Airbus to boost production of A320s in 2005

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL to offer new Thailand-Indonesia service
  • NYK Logistics (HK) looks to boost revenues by 60pc over 3 years
  • Transport network to boost economic development in Pan-PRD
  • Work ahead of schedule for U-Freight in Penang
  • CargoSmart introduces web site for clients in China
  • Famous Pacific Shipping appoints new Taiwan agent
  • HACTL throughput continues to rise
  • IATA calls for changes to face new challenges
  • Phuket Air selects new cargo agent for new service
  • Eva Air to launch fifth Japan link

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Govt rekindles shipping industry's hopes of tonnage tax in lieu of corporate levy
  • Shipping Ministry may allow pvt. operator to develop 2 box terminals at a Major Port
  • 3rd edition of Maritime Practice in India released
  • Ship scrap prices sink by 25 pc - No vessel offered for demolition over a week
  • India-Mercosur trade has great potential to grow, says Ficci-Exim Bank study
  • Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act in for sea change - Amendments to be formalised soon
  • XPS partnership with Emirates Post delivers the goods - 'Bharat Parcel Guaranteed' proves hugely successful
  • Tyre makers present Budget wish-list
  • FTA with Thailand set to take shape
  • President Kalam lays down economic agenda
  • India Inc. overjoyed
  • RBI hikes limit of EEFC loans for exporters
  • Steel billets dumping duty under review
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures
  • Weights & measures panel meet on July 9
  • CII's human resources team off to Singapore, Malaysia
  • Fieo arranges meeting to discuss Sec. 80 HHC

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 8, 2004
  • Halifax supply problems abated
  • US Gulf barge operators reinstate fuel surcharges
    The fuel surcharge will increase the overall cost of bunkering in the USGC as the cost is passed on to buyers.
  • New York prices plummet, Philadelphia steady as demand thins
  • African bunker prices mostly back to pre-crude peak levels
    African markets see healthy demand and avails are mostly reported to be fine.
  • Piraeus tug strike hinders barge loading
    Some suppliers are still able to quote from own reserves, but strike must end soon to prevent widespread shortages.
  • Crude climbs after Iraqi explosion, Nigerian strike threat
    Security fears rekindled and Nigerian oil unions back general strike.
  • Hong Kong still moving steadily down
    Hong Kong was softer again today while a sharp fall in Taiwan's IFO prices yesterday brought it into line with regional trend.
  • Another slow morning in Rotterdam

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 8, 2004
  • Toulouse-Blagnac airport freight website in English
  • Memorandum of Understanding between AIAI and CNI
  • BDP receives Class A forwarder's license in China
  • Banks derail Eurotunnel freight plan
  • Etihad Airways selects Unitpool
  • P&O NL moving east
  • Salvesen appoints headhunter for new CEO
  • Second Basel International Hazardous Goods Conference
  • Eurotunnel on-line services available in German
  • EU supports renewal of Danube in Romania
  • Tibbett & Britten moves into Turkey
  • Adria Express connects Germany with the Balkans
  • China Southern to fly to Amsterdam five times a week
  • SCIPSI starts transhipment service
  • Norfolk Southern names Wimbush to senior real estate position

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 8, 2004
  • APL wins Chiwan terminal rights
  • K Line orders third 300,000 dwt ore carrier
  • IAS completes 1000th depot connection
  • Oakland renames terminal
  • Panama Canal transits up 15%

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 8, 2004
  • NCL cruise ship reflagged
    Pride of Aloha now flies U.S. flag
  • Wartsila power for Ultra Voyager
    Six 12V46 diesel engines

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Seaspan takes stake in China Shipping
    SEASPAN Container Lines is to take a huge stake in China Shipping Container Lines, which is raising $1.2bn through a public offering. Privately-owned Seaspan, part of the Vancouver-based Washington Group of Companies, will be the second biggest investor in China Shipping
  • Greece applauds contribution of shipping to nation's wealth
    POSIDONIA 2004 was officially opened by the Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis who spoke at length about the contribution of the shipping industry to the country's economy, writes Janet Porter in Piraeus.
  • Baltic chairman warns UK on foreign owners tax clamp
    Any crackdown on the tax-friendly status of UK-based foreign shipowners would now result in a larger loss of government revenues than originally feared.
  • Strintzis quits as Blue Star chief
    STOCK-listed greek ferry line Blue Star Maritime, until recently known as Strinzia Lines Shipping, has lost its chairman and chief executive, writes Nigel Lowry in Athens.
  • MSC to sell stake in South African arm
    MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company is reportedly going to sell a 25% stake in its South African subsidiary MSC (SA), under the country's black empowerment legislation, writes David Osler.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 8, 2004
  • MSP contract dispute
    MORE than $30M in annual government payments is at stake in the dispute - which will now apparently be decided by a federal judge - between Maersk, US Ship Management (USSM) and the US Maritime Administration (MarAd).
  • Galle development given go ahead
    GALLE Port Development Project in Sri Lanka is to be resurrected after 14 years of hibernation
  • OMI: Stelmar failing shareholders
    OMI chairman Craig Stevenson said he was "extremely disappointed" by Stelmar Shipping's rejection of a merger proposal
  • APL cements China ties via Chiwan
    APL, the container arm of Singapore-listed Neptune Orient Lines signed a 20-year agreement with Chiwan Container Terminal today
  • Cape Africa: temporary repairs fail
    EFFORTS to secure a custom made, 65-tonne, steel cofferdam measuring 26m x 11m x 1.5m against the side of the damaged Cape Africa failed last week
  • LR fleet hits new highs
    LLOYD'S Register's classed fleet has reached an all time high of 113.8Mgt, surpassing the previous record of 113.7Mgt achieved in 1979
  • NZ exports expect massive boost
  • Port Everglades woos MSC
  • Batangas expansion approval sought
  • Seafarers jailed in divorce battle
  • Bangladesh acts for port efficiency
  • Busan facilities Code-compliant
  • New ferry terminal at Nansha
  • Le Havre project on track for 2005
  • LB/LA may extend hours
  • Calais stevedore falls

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 8, 2004
  • FedEx unit gets USPS int'l. express
    U.S. Postal Service drops DHL, hands overseas Global Express Guaranteed delivery to FedEx Express.
  • TSA screening Amtrak freight
    Transportation Security Administration pilot program screening Amtrak baggage, cargo for explosives in Washington, D.C.
  • APL expands at Chiwan
  • ICC urges gov't. protection for intellectual property
  • ANL adds fifth USA loop
  • Safmarine pauses U.S.-S. America trade
  • U.S.-South Europe lines raise rates
  • Morocco FTA delayed
  • MOL (America) Inc. appoints two
  • Hong Kong broadens ties with southern China
  • India clears Kochi terminal work
  • Kuehne & Nagel acquires Dutch forwarder

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 8, 2004
  • Maersk adds fifth string to its Asia/Europe bow
    The July introduction of Maersk Sealand's (MSL) fifth Asia/Europe String, the AE7, will also see a streamlining of other services on the trade, the line said today.
  • Suape lobs counter-accusations at unions as war of words rages on
    The bitter dispute raging at Tecon Suape continued today when the terminal's CEO demanded a formal retraction of what he called 'lies and misrepresentations' made by unions to the media.
  • Supreme court opens US roads to Mexican truckers
  • CPR CEO assails transport infrastructure deficit
  • Ports win as Aust rail money comes through
  • MISC to charter slots on India Far East Express
  • APL and Chiwan signed a 20-year agreement
  • Two German owners order from Chinese yards
  • Busan ready for ISPS code

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 8, 2004
  • Blue Star boss steps down
    Michalis Sakellis steps up to the board as Gerasimos Strintzis calls it a day.
  • Lauritzen in tanker resale
    Danish owner firms up move back into product tankers with first purchase.
  • FFA pay day for seafarer charity
    FIS boss John Banaszkiewicz is cool about surrendering the commissions but a bit hot and bothered about the hike.
  • Cyprus Maritime capesize held
    Owner's 23-year old bulker detained twice in same month with corrosion and hull damage problems.
  • Wartsila powers Ultra Voyager
    Finnish group to deliver six diesel engines for RCCL's cruiseship at Masa-Yards.
  • K Line makes it VLOC hat trick
    Japanese owner orders third 300,000-dwt ore carrier on back of transport deal with Nippon Steel.
  • LR at all-time high
    UK class society's fleet surpasses tonnage record set quarter of a century ago.
  • APL in Chiwan box deal
    NOL liner arm signs 20-year deal with Chinese terminal as Pearl River Delta trade booms.
  • SA targets Greek ferries
    Casualty surveyor launches Piraeus subsidiary at Posidonia to win domestic business.
  • NYK to help shore up MMC
    Shipowner among a numerous firms underwriting share issue by struggling Mitsubishi Motors.
  • Russia eyes Mexico as LNG buyer
    President Vladimir Putin promotes Sakhalin-II shipments to Mexican premier Vicente Fox.
  • Nigeria braced for strike
    Oil exports at risk as general strike over petrol prices from midnight 8 June looms.
  • Gladstone set for expansion
    Australian coal port set to lift annual export capacity by 35% with investment of AUD167.5m.
  • SembCorp set for SGD1bn deal
    Singapore engineering group signs letter of intent with Brazil's Petrobras for FPSO conversion.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 8, 2004
  • USSM plans to continue fight against Maersk Line Ltd. takeover
  • Stelmar rejects OMI's takeover bid
  • COSCO gets first 7,500-TEU ship
  • NYK helps Mitsubishi Motors with share purchase
  • MarAd approves vessel flag transfers
  • CORRECTION: CargoSmart launches Web site for China customers
  • Mulvey becomes STB commissioner
  • UTi acquires South African healthcare firm, reports profits
  • USDA sets quality, handling standards for imported peanuts
  • USDA seeks performance feedback on Codex-related standards
  • APL signs 20-year terminal agreement in Chiwan

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 8, 2004
  • Greek ordering spree continues
    During the period 1999-2006, the total number of Greek orders of large container carriers, tankers and bulk carriers could ...
  • 20,000 expected at Posidonia 2004
    Posidonia 2004 was inaugurated on Monday by the Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis. The venue has attracted some 1,640 exhibitors ...
  • Six companies compete to operate gas ferries
    Six Norwegian ferry companies will compete to operate gas-propelled ferries on named route in Western Norway. The six companies ...

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Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
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