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November 10, 2004
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Suez Canal reopens as tanker is freed
    EGYPTIAN authorities reopened the Suez Canal yesterday after one of the world's major waterways was forced to shut for the first time in 30 years because of a stricken oil tanker.
  • India to tap Suez Authority for channel
    INDIA may collaborate with the operators of the Suez Canal to dredge a 20 billion rupee channel in the sea between India and Sri Lanka, according to a statement by India's Shipping Ministry.
  • PSA, Jurong box volumes up in Oct
    CONTAINERISED cargo volumes through Singapore continued to rise with both PSA International and Jurong Port recording increases last month, over the same period last year.
  • NOL cargo volumes soar on China growth
  • RCL posts record third quarter profit of 1.28b baht
Strait Talk
  • Controversy over amending vital anti-terror treaty
    IF anybody ever held a competition for international treaties with bizarre names, the International Maritime Organisation's SUA Convention would be a strong contender.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Suez Canal reopens as tanker is freed
    EGYPTIAN authorities reopened the Suez Canal yesterday after one of the world's major waterways was forced to shut for the first time in 30 years because of a stricken oil tanker.
  • India to tap Suez Authority for channel
    INDIA may collaborate with the operators of the Suez Canal to dredge a 20 billion rupee channel in the sea between India and Sri Lanka, according to a statement by India's Shipping Ministry.
  • PSA, Jurong box volumes up in Oct
    CONTAINERISED cargo volumes through Singapore continued to rise with both PSA International and Jurong Port recording increases last month, over the same period last year.
  • NOL cargo volumes soar on China growth
  • RCL posts record third quarter profit of 1.28b baht
Strait Talk
  • Controversy over amending vital anti-terror treaty
    IF anybody ever held a competition for international treaties with bizarre names, the International Maritime Organisation's SUA Convention would be a strong contender.

Sched Netweb site
  • NYK orders eight vessels
  • Rotterdam Port switches to electronic declarations
  • BAX Global offers services in Suzhou
  • John Mullen appointed to DPWN Management Board
  • Broken tanker halts Suez traffic
  • Asia/WC South America Discussion Forum to increase rates in 2005
  • DHL invests EUR128 million in India
  • Hactl throughput grows in October
  • Lufthansa Cargo liberates young French wine
  • FedEx to add Cologne to network
  • Harbin-Hong Kong direct flight resumes
  • Pilot Air Freight reports record Q3 results

Exim Indiaweb site
  • T. R. Baalu visits Suez & Panama Canals
  • Cargo vessel runs aground, 11 missing
  • Suez Canal blocked after vessel grounding
  • SCI keen to develop box terminals
  • Aiyar asks Pak to allow diesel imports
  • Mumbai Port on the move
  • Kerala govt to form company to oversee Vizhinjam ICTT development
  • Umm Qasr port unaffected by state of emergency
  • Steamer agents defer decision on 'congestion surcharge' at RGCT
  • WTSA hikes origin equipment detention charges
  • Rlys to play major role in direct trade with Nepal
  • Future for feeder operators bright, says Rangnekar
  • Govt asks Petronet to complete Dabhol LNG terminal project
  • Plenty of infrastructural facilities & amenities at Vizag'Capt. Gopal

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
  • Tesoro Petroleum Corp. changes name
    Supplier to north-western US states shortens name to represent new business focus.
  • Florida bunker supplies 'not affected' by Morgan Stanley deal
    Florida bunker supplier TransMontaigne Inc. tells Bunkerworld that supply agreement with global investment bank does not include bunker fuel procurement.
  • Syros Bunkering Station relaunched
    Athens-based bunker broker and trader announces start of operations at Syros Bunkering Station, particularly aimed at Black Sea trade routes.
  • Fujairah continues to soften amid uneven avails
  • Hong Kong avails set to improve from mid-November
    Suppliers say bigger fuel oil requirements can only be served after next cargo arrival.
  • Vital waterway reopens
    The Suez Canal has been reopened today after a grounded tanker was successfully refloated, allowing vessel passage to resume.
  • Rotterdam midday market snapshot
  • No prime suspect in Puget Sound spill investigation
    US Coastguard says there is no definitive suspect in its investigation of last month's Puget Sound fuel oil spill.
  • Renewed Chinese interest starves Korean bunker market
    Chinese uptake of straight run fuel oil from Korea has increased with the downtrend in prices, leaving the bunker market tight in most ports.
  • Bunker spill threatens heritage site
  • Collision sees force majeure on Russian Black Sea exports
    Force majeure declared on at least one fuel oil delivery with crude loadings also delayed as a result of an accident last week.
  • Fuel oil removed from BBC China

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
  • Roll Spedition installs active I-ware
  • RID: changes to hazmat regulations for railways
  • Bax Global: strong profit increase and freight volumes improve
  • Advenza FreightBus pallet service started
  • Air China wins control of Shandong Airlines
  • Suez Canal blocked by grounded tanker
  • SAS Cargo names new sales manager for North America

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
  • Suez Canal re-opens
  • US Gulf ports form security charges cartel
  • Panama Canal transit figures up
  • Passenger ship orders boost Schat-Harding
  • Freight rate recovery boosts RCL
  • Aker Yards raises profit forecast
  • Jesper Clausen to head up V.Ships' Danish office

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Aker Yards to axe 700 Finnish jobs despite bulging orderbook
    NORWEGIAN-controlled shipbuilder Aker Yards yesterday announced plans to axe 700 jobs across its Finnish operations after their merger in the New Year, despite improved anticipated revenues of NKr12bn ($1.89bn) for 2004.
  • Blocked Suez Canal reopens as tanker is refloated
    THE Egyptian authorities were able to reopen the Suez Canal yesterday morning, following a three-day closure caused by a tanker grounding on Sunday, writes David Osler.
  • Frontline VLCC scores WS345 as rates rocket
    VLCC rates are moving to new highs in the current booming market with Frontline securing a charter yielding some $260,000 a day, writes Tony Gray.
  • UASC nears eight-vessel boxship deal
    An order for eight large containerships is close to being finalised by the United Arab Shipping Co (UASC) to meet growing demand.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
  • Suez Canal reopens
    THE grounded 154,972dwt tanker Tropic Brilliance was successfully refloated in the Suez Canal this morning and towed to an anchorage about 7 n-miles away within the canal for a complete underwater inspection
  • Yard mishaps cause concern
    THE president of the Association of Marine Industries in Singapore, Heng Chiang Gnee has expressed concern over the increase in the severity rate of shipyard accidents
  • Seyang turnover, profits soar
    KOREA'S bulk operator Seyang Shipping, which had exited court receivership in September 2002, has reported a sharp rise in turnover and profits
  • Sabine Pass agrees terminal deals
    THE proposed Sabine Pass LNG project on the US Gulf Coast announced terminal use deals today with Total and ChevronTexaco
  • Mary Nour - 116 days later
    FINALLY arrested, but still unsure why, the Panamanian-flagged silo vessel Mary Nour has now been at anchor for 116 days in the Mexican harbour of Alta Mira
  • Venezuela signs with Dominican Rep
    VENEZUELA continues to make inroads with Caribbean buyers, announcing a new preferential deal to supply oil to the Dominican Republic
  • Oil removed from BBC China wreck
  • Jamaica to import LNG from Trinidad
  • Aker Finnyards to lose 700 jobs
  • Hanjin Shipping makes record gains
  • China will receive Russian oil
  • Pakistan to import more wheat
  • Global majors eye Ennore terminal
  • Attica moves into freight ro-ros
  • Transneft outlines pipeline details
  • Sovcomflot chief replaced

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
  • UPS hiring 70,000 workers for holidays
    United Parcel Service will also add two dozen jets on higher volume forecast.
  • Narrow profit in quarter for Hanjin
    Revenues boosted by stronger rates, but currency slide hit earnings.
  • Supreme Court rules on damages case
  • Suez Canal reopened for traffic
  • FedEx Ground plans Atlanta-area hub
  • EDI fee for Northwest cargo
  • New chief for national trucking group
  • China logistics booms despite issue
  • DHL to move international hub
  • Korean Air aims for top cargo spot
  • SCM helps SembCorp net
  • Manila terminal moves 1 million TEUs

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
  • Greens fail to prevent La Spezia dredge
    La Spezia appears to have won its long running court battle with environmentalists, with local sources saying the State Council has overturned an earlier ruling on dredging at the port.
  • Suez cleared, services to resume later today
    Salvage experts successfully refloated the stricken tanker blocking the Suez Canal at 2.20am local time, operations on the canal are expected to resume later today.
  • Insufficient dockers delays extended gates in California
  • CSCL orders four new vessels from China
  • Hanjin achieves record Q3 operating profits
  • Growth in exports cheers ANZ wine growers
  • KMTC cuts leasing costs with 4,000 box order
  • Busan suffers low efficiency
  • Zeebrugge looks for Chennai collaboration
  • Former Oakland MD joins security lobby group

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
  • Canal clearing backlog
    Suez chief Ahmed Ali Fadel promises waterway will fully return to normal within hours.
  • Ultrapetrol bond buyback offer
    South American owner looks to purge itself of nasty covenants, as profits rise.
  • Teco Coating recoils
    Tore Enger thinks hot tanker rates could mean a $50m annual market for his niche.
  • Eight big boxships for UASC
    Abdullah Mady Al-Mady has tendered to build eight fast boxships of up to 7,000-teu capacity.
  • Seaboard Marine fattens results
    The shipowning arm of agribusiness company Seaboard is going strong after a flat year.
  • It's a bird, it's a plane, ...
    It's a revised prediction of Frontline's dividends over the next two years.
  • Winner turns loser
    Greek bulk carrier master barred from US waters for being drunk in charge of his ship.
  • Front Eagle soars to $260,000
    And Frontline chartering director Stephen Eglin expects to see tanker earnings move even higher.
  • V Ships opens in Denmark
    New office headed by Jesper Clausen will pursue financial deals.
  • Aker cuts payrolls in Finland
    Aker Yards is elevating its profits prediction and its payroll axe at the same time.
  • Concordia pockets $80m
    Sale of V-MAX VLCCs to newly-listed Arlington Tankers reaps handsome reward for Hans Noren & co.
  • Suez tanker refloated
    Crisis over grounding that blocked the canal set to end, but tanker rates still soaring as waterway prepares to reopen.
  • Hanjin flat on forex decline
    Year-on-year profits largely unchanged at Korean owner due to lower foreign exchange gains.
  • China boxship coup
    Hudong-Zhonghua first Chinese yard to win post-panamax orders with five-ship deal from CSSC.
  • MOL increases China-Manila links
    Japanese owner is chartering space from Chinese short sea carrier Shandong International Transport Co.
  • Noble sees strong performance
    Chartering delivers "stellar results" at Richard Elman-run commodities and shipowning outfit.
  • Smit to salve Cristoforo Colombo
    Dutch salvage contractor starts work to refloat dredger aground off Sakhalin since September.
  • Cosco yard deals get green light
    Chinese regulators approve acquisition of Cosco Shipyard Group stakes by Cosco Corp and SembCorp.
  • Profits rocket at RCL
    Thai intra-Asian boxship operator thrives on back of strong liftings and healthy rate restorations.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
  • OECD members discuss maritime policy with China, others
  • Hanjin's operating income improves 28%
  • NYK orders 8 Panamax boxships
  • APL's volumes, rates rise
  • MOL adds China/Philippines link
  • FCC amends maritime rules
  • Coast Guard charges Greek ship captain was drunk at helm
  • Doerken ousted as head of DHL
  • DHL Danzas Air & Ocean offers services within Alaska, Hawaii
  • DHL to buy majority share of Indian delivery company
  • U.S. labels NAFTA environmental report on GM corn "flawed"
  • TOTALogistix names Cue to direct client development
  • L.A.-Long Beach terminals speed up launch of off-peak gates
  • Panama Canal tonnage up 10%, but transits slow
  • New York-New Jersey Port Authority names Fox deputy executive director
  • Cooper named acting director of Indiana Port Commission

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
  • 700 shipyard jobs to go in Finland
    Aker Yards has initiated a restructuring of its shipbuilding activities in Finland, similar to the processes at its German shipyards ...
  • Scandlines buys large ro/ro vessel
    Today, the board of Scandlines is likely to confirm the purchase of the Norwegian-owned ro-ro vessel "Aurora", which ...
  • Suez Canal to be re-opened today
    Sovcomflot's suezmax "Tropic Brilliance" was pulled off today after the grounding in the Suez Canal Sunday and will be towed ...

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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
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- country
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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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