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June 14, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ISPS deadline seems an uphill task
    WITH the clock ticking on the July 1 ISPS Code deadline, as much as three quarters of the world's shipping fleet and 90 per cent of world port facilities have not yet been certified, according to the International Maritime Organisation.
  • Malaysia seeks closer cooperation to boost straits security
    MALAYSIA hopes to work more closely with Indonesia and Singapore to boost anti-terrorist security in Straits of Malacca, the country's No 2 leader said.
  • Indon navy storms tanker, kills 3 pirates
    THE Indonesian navy said yesterday it had stormed an oil tanker held by separatists from Aceh province for a week and shot dead three of the hijackers.
  • US rights plan gives Maersk US$32m subsidies a year
    THE US Maritime Administration has granted Danish shipping group Maersk operating rights for 15 ships, securing the firm US$31.5 million a year in subsidies.
  • Yemeni court adjourns trial in tanker bombing case
    A Yemeni court adjourned the trial of 15 people accused of a raft of terrorism offences, including the October 2002 bombing of the French supertanker Limburg, for another week for want of defence lawyers, court officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • EU rejects US offer for 'open skies' deal
    EUROPEAN Union transport ministers have rejected a current United States offer for a landmark aviation agreement and want further negotiations, European Transport Commissioner Loyola de Palacio said on Friday.
  • Virgin eyes Asia but in no rush to catch Qantas
  • British Air overnights Saudi-bound crew in Kuwait on safety concerns
  • Airbus wins US$2b order for 20 planes from China Eastern
  • Boeing signs deal with China parts suppliers
  • Athens airport readies plan for Olympics
Dockyard
  • Time to think about enforcing limits on sulphur emissions
    RATIFICATION of International Maritime Organisation conventions can take a long time, even to the extent that regulations never come into force.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ISPS deadline seems an uphill task
    WITH the clock ticking on the July 1 ISPS Code deadline, as much as three quarters of the world's shipping fleet and 90 per cent of world port facilities have not yet been certified, according to the International Maritime Organisation.
  • Malaysia seeks closer cooperation to boost straits security
    MALAYSIA hopes to work more closely with Indonesia and Singapore to boost anti-terrorist security in Straits of Malacca, the country's No 2 leader said.
  • Indon navy storms tanker, kills 3 pirates
    THE Indonesian navy said yesterday it had stormed an oil tanker held by separatists from Aceh province for a week and shot dead three of the hijackers.
  • US rights plan gives Maersk US$32m subsidies a year
    THE US Maritime Administration has granted Danish shipping group Maersk operating rights for 15 ships, securing the firm US$31.5 million a year in subsidies.
  • Yemeni court adjourns trial in tanker bombing case
    A Yemeni court adjourned the trial of 15 people accused of a raft of terrorism offences, including the October 2002 bombing of the French supertanker Limburg, for another week for want of defence lawyers, court officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • EU rejects US offer for 'open skies' deal
    EUROPEAN Union transport ministers have rejected a current United States offer for a landmark aviation agreement and want further negotiations, European Transport Commissioner Loyola de Palacio said on Friday.
  • Virgin eyes Asia but in no rush to catch Qantas
  • British Air overnights Saudi-bound crew in Kuwait on safety concerns
  • Airbus wins US$2b order for 20 planes from China Eastern
  • Boeing signs deal with China parts suppliers
  • Athens airport readies plan for Olympics
Dockyard
  • Time to think about enforcing limits on sulphur emissions
    RATIFICATION of International Maritime Organisation conventions can take a long time, even to the extent that regulations never come into force.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ISPS deadline seems an uphill task
    WITH the clock ticking on the July 1 ISPS Code deadline, as much as three quarters of the world's shipping fleet and 90 per cent of world port facilities have not yet been certified, according to the International Maritime Organisation.
  • Malaysia seeks closer cooperation to boost straits security
    MALAYSIA hopes to work more closely with Indonesia and Singapore to boost anti-terrorist security in Straits of Malacca, the country's No 2 leader said.
  • Indon navy storms tanker, kills 3 pirates
    THE Indonesian navy said yesterday it had stormed an oil tanker held by separatists from Aceh province for a week and shot dead three of the hijackers.
  • US rights plan gives Maersk US$32m subsidies a year
    THE US Maritime Administration has granted Danish shipping group Maersk operating rights for 15 ships, securing the firm US$31.5 million a year in subsidies.
  • Yemeni court adjourns trial in tanker bombing case
    A Yemeni court adjourned the trial of 15 people accused of a raft of terrorism offences, including the October 2002 bombing of the French supertanker Limburg, for another week for want of defence lawyers, court officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • EU rejects US offer for 'open skies' deal
    EUROPEAN Union transport ministers have rejected a current United States offer for a landmark aviation agreement and want further negotiations, European Transport Commissioner Loyola de Palacio said on Friday.
  • Virgin eyes Asia but in no rush to catch Qantas
  • British Air overnights Saudi-bound crew in Kuwait on safety concerns
  • Airbus wins US$2b order for 20 planes from China Eastern
  • Boeing signs deal with China parts suppliers
  • Athens airport readies plan for Olympics
Dockyard
  • Time to think about enforcing limits on sulphur emissions
    RATIFICATION of International Maritime Organisation conventions can take a long time, even to the extent that regulations never come into force.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL HK IPO raises US$985 million
  • New bonded warehouse in Chongqing Port
  • HIT handles 80 millionth container
  • M+R Spedag receives `A-Class' licence
  • Hong Kong, Shenzhen, PRD port facilities under review
  • Hingorani to head Americas Systems' new product strategy
  • Tradeport and Elcoteq sign `landmark' deal
  • China Eastern to buy 20 A330s
  • Delta to test new turbulence technology
  • Austrian Airlines, Fair Inc to code share on ANA from Tokyo Narita

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India well on way to conforming to ISPS code before deadline - Port users express reservations about certain minor requisites
  • Rescue of stranded ship gets 'green' signal
  • DGS asks seafarers to sharpen their skills
  • India to seek greater market access at WTO meeting
  • Gems export body aims higher
  • Indian car parts for the Iranian market
  • Libya lists areas for investment
  • India enjoys $ 1.1 bn surplus in trade with China
  • UNCTAD Secy-Gen sees major significance in India-Mercosur agreement
  • Oilmeals exports surge by 160 pc
  • Kerala draws up action plan to export flowers
  • Port community EDI update
  • E-filing of excise returns at Vizag Customs soon
  • Penicillin manufacturers urge govt to regulate imports
  • Commerce Secy to meet export councils' chiefs tomorrow - 2004-05 target to be fixed
  • National Calamity Contingency Duty remains in operation, clarifies CBEC
  • AIAI chief opens handicraft fair at WTC, sees vast scope to market artefacts
  • Interactive meeting with Taiwan team today
  • Korea Trade Center office opened

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Settlement reached in New Carissa saga
    The frustrating and often unconventional efforts involved in preventing an even bigger bunker spill from the cargo vessel New Carissa took on comical qualities.
  • Asia's biggest refinery to produce more HSFO in Q3
  • South Korea's June HSFO exports seen dwindling
    Refiners set to cut fuel oil exports this month due to turnarounds and weak regional margins, while persistent oversupply benefits bunker buyers.
  • Baltic rises see demand fall slightly
    EU tax regulations are causing some headaches for newcomers to the union, but Baltic suppliers have otherwise enjoyed a week of healthy demand.
  • Raised demand growth forecast sparks new crude rally
    Crude oil futures were showing significant strength yesterday as markets again rose sharply on news that the International Energy Agency (IEA) had raised its forecast for demand in 2004.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • One day workshop on VAT in Switzerland
  • TMM Lines upgrades website
  • Australia releases new funding for transport
  • FedEx instead of DHL to deliver for US Postal Service
  • Railion Nederland says "open Betuwe Line sooner"
  • No frills AirAsia closes contract with Cargo Counts
  • A 7,500-teu newbuilding for Cosco
  • Nova Traffic AG announces promotions

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Spain gives UK 3 months grace on cruise ban
  • First Olsen Tanker sales fail
  • New Carissa saga neds
  • CSCL public offering misses target

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Another death in Mekka accident
    Odfjell reports second fatality in NCC Mekka accident
  • EC moves ahead on tougher marine pollution sanctions
    The European Council has moved forward on a draft directive on ship-source pollution
  • IMO stats shows ISPS compliance improving
    But latest returns indicate there's still a long way to go
  • JV orders Medmax LNG tankers for Sonatrach
    One firm plus one option 75,000 cu.m vessels awarded to Universal Shipbuilding


World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Publishing firm first tenant at Kalama River Industrial Park
  • Railroads close month of May with intermodal, carload gains
  • Portland Spirit jet boat adding Astoria, Bonneville runs
  • Carriers Ok tariff rule for scrap shipments to China
  • Portland port commission Oks purchase of new reach stackers

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • MISC seeks $1bn to bolster takeover of American Eagle
    MALAYSIA International Ship-ping Corp is launching a $1bn bond issue to refinance its purchase of American Eagle Tankers.
  • MSC pays '1m bond in first for Spanish rules on places of refuge
    SPAIN has put the most controversial element of its new rules on places of refuge into practice, asking for a financial guarantee as a pre-requisite to granting shelter to a ship in a Galician port.
  • US Coast Guard takes hard line on class ISPS statements
    THE US Coast Guard will not accept class society statements of compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, according to communications seen by Lloyd's List, writes David Osler.
  • Slater slams Stelios as 'out of line' over Stelmar criticisms
    This has caused OMI's share price to be "fluffed up" in the recent tanker market boom, Mr Slater pointed out, adding that the price was half its present level a year ago.
  • Pertamina cashes in on VLCC boom
    PERTAMINA is cashing in on the high rates available for very large crude carriers and has reportedly struck a resale deal on two 260,000 dwt tankers now undergoing construction, with delivery due in the third quarter, writes David Osler.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Dredging ban threatens German yard
    DETLEF Hegemann, owner of the Hegemann shipyard group in Germany, has threatened to close Peene-Werft in Wolgast unless the river Peene is deepened from 6.5m to 7.5m to allow the building of larger container vessels
  • Government liable for PSC decision
    THE Federal Court of Canada ruled that the country's government is liable for the negligent Port State Control inspection and detention of a foreign vessel
  • Spanish port of refuge bond
    Spanish authorities ordered a container vessel to pay a '1M ($1.2M) guarantee sum under its royal decree on ports of refuge
  • P&O Ports opposes JNP contract
    P&O Ports have urged the Indian government not to award the contract for construction of a third container terminal at JNP to Maersk-Concor
  • Security help for poorer nations
    AN Australian government report recommends developed countries help poorer nations adopt anti-terrorism measures to cut the public and private costs to individual economies
  • Chennai strike exposes flaw
    THE strike at P&O Ports-operated Chennai Container terminal, which ended a week ago, appears to have exposed a flaw in the India government's port privatisation policy
  • LNG fuels Bureau Veritas growth
  • More cranes for ECT Rotterdam
  • New ferry terminal for Marseilles
  • Prestige fuel extraction begins
  • Containerships signs Teesport deal
  • New Carissa settlement reached
  • Guidelines for China scrap adopted
  • Sea-Sentinel wins award
  • GNV denies delisting

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Jobs bill provisions could boost new investment in U.S. shipping
    Ways and Means to consider legislation that includes tonnage tax, other options to help revive U.S. shipping.
  • EU rejects U.S. open-skies pact
    Transport ministers turn down U.S. offer that fell short of their goals for greater access to American market, the world's largest.
  • New vessel largest-ever for Cosco
  • Higher fuel charge for TACA lines
  • Shanghai offers tax breaks to forwarders
  • MSC's Florida port deal on rocks: Report
  • MOL opens Manila training center
  • Cocaine found on Stelmar tanker
  • Malaysia Shipping plans $1B bond sale
  • Port of Wilmington adds executives
  • TPG buys Swedish logistics group

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Investors are unimpressed by CSCL share offer
    China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) will only raise US$985million even though a number of tycoons will invest in it and initially the line had hoped to raise US2billion.
  • Virginia seals three-year contract with CSCL
  • Penang Port ready to go public
  • German port rail shuttle takes aim at Central European truck cargo
  • Cosco is first Chinese line to join super post-panamax club
  • Port of Vancouver expanding box capacity
  • Two German shipowners take delivery of panamaxes
  • Singapore aims for rigorous application of security regulations

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • Remembering Reagan
    Shipping stocks, Wall Street take time off on day of mourning for former US president.
  • Second Mekka victim dies
    Odfjell announces second fatality and says inquiry into tanker blast found "nothing wrong".
  • Seabulk behind Bender-3 Maj deal
    But prospects of US-backed tanker programme highly uncertain.
  • Malacca Strait bypass plan
    Thais revive idea of pipeline to cut sailing time and reduce risk of terrorism.
  • Slater slams Stelios
    Veteran shipping man says Stelmar board was right to reject 'overvalued' OMI, avoiding shipping version of AOL-TimeWarner fiasco.
  • Sonatrach opts for Universal
    Algerian oil-and-gas company orders one-plus-one Medmax LNG carriers at Japanese yard.
  • Club walks from asbestos claims
    American P&I mutual in controversial move to deny old occupational disease cover.
  • Precious acquires more stock
    Expanding Thai bulker owner has now spent just over $4m in share buyback programme.
  • Statoil ups US LNG capacity
    But ships for Norwegian LNG export project Snohvit could be looking for work as delays and costs mount.
  • Pacific Basin listing to go ahead
    Mark two version of dry bulk operator to hit the Hong Kong stock market this month.
  • Stelmar faces pollution payout
    Greek tanker owner ordered to pay $6,000 fine for spilling fuel in Los Angeles Harbour in 2003.
  • New Carissa settlement
    Owners of infamous ship agree to pay $6.5m in latest round of claim and counter-claim.
  • MISC to kick off bond issue
    Malaysia International Shipping Corp to start on roadshow in Singapore next week.
  • Fire ravages Fair Mare
    Three crew missing after fire breaks out in engine room of Greek handymax tanker off Oman.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • China Shipping IPO raises less than expected
  • Grand Alliance to reinstate Asia/U.S. East Coast service
  • TACA's bunker charges take off
  • U.S./Asia lines to require shipper certificates for scrap metal
  • SEC to review Swift insider trading
  • TPG moves into global forwarding with Wilson Logistics takeover
  • USDA provides $36 million in food aid to Yemen
  • FKI Logistex North America promotes Causey, Legg
  • Americas Systems names Hingorani as general manager, products

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 11, 2004
  • No "Viking" submarines to the Danish Navy
    The Danish Navy will terminate its participation in the inter-nordic submarine project "Viking". That became clear yesterday, when a ...
  • Eleven LPG carriers taken over from Japan
    Danish Lauritzen Kosan and Belgian Exmar have now worked out the terms of the purchase of the entire fleet of ...
  • WWL/UECC cooperation possible
    Closer cooperation between the global car carrier owner/operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines (WWL) in Oslo and the shortsea operator United ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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