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March 16, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk-led consortium tops in Indian port bid
    THE Maersk-Concor consortium vying for the plum concession to develop and operate a new 10 billion rupees container terminal at India's booming Jawaharlal Nehru Port has trumped three other contenders, including PSA Corporation.
  • High-level Aussie meeting reviews transport security
    AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister John Howard called an emergency conference of the National Counter-Terrorism Committee yesterday specifically to address transport security, but rejected opposition calls to set up a US-style homeland security department to counter terrorist threats.
  • China Shipping unit plans HK listing
    THE container shipping arm of state-run China Shipping has applied to the Hong Kong exchange to launch an initial public offering that sources have said would be worth up to US$2 billion.
  • French team examines Philippine freighter
    TWO French police officers accompanied by Chinese police on Sunday began examining a Philippine-flagged freighter suspected of a possible role in the sinking of a trawler which left five French fishermen dead, a diplomatic source said.
  • Platform for global players to reach out to Asia-Pac
    CHINA, Germany, Norway, South Korea and the United Kingdom, together with host country Singapore, are among the traditional seafaring nations with substantial interests in the maritime industry that will put up 'national pavilions' at the Asia Pacific Maritime 2004.
  • A networking opportunity for British companies
    THE British Marine Equipment Association will lead the UK contingent to the Singapore show.
Air and Land Transport
  • Clouds over transatlantic open skies agreement
    US airlines and passengers hoping for a deal to open vast markets on both sides of the Atlantic were disappointed last week when European Union transport ministers rebuffed US terms.
  • Emirates sees good growth this year
  • SIA Cargo to increase services this month
  • Skymark narrows Q1 loss by a fifth to 260m yen
  • Thai Airways revises flight schedule
  • Tito's plane to join Indonesian airline
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    CLASSIFICATION society ABS has named Todd Grove president of its ABS Americas Division from May 1, replacing Robert Kramek who will assume the role of president and chief operating officer of ABS.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk-led consortium tops in Indian port bid
    THE Maersk-Concor consortium vying for the plum concession to develop and operate a new 10 billion rupees container terminal at India's booming Jawaharlal Nehru Port has trumped three other contenders, including PSA Corporation.
  • High-level Aussie meeting reviews transport security
    AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister John Howard called an emergency conference of the National Counter-Terrorism Committee yesterday specifically to address transport security, but rejected opposition calls to set up a US-style homeland security department to counter terrorist threats.
  • China Shipping unit plans HK listing
    THE container shipping arm of state-run China Shipping has applied to the Hong Kong exchange to launch an initial public offering that sources have said would be worth up to US$2 billion.
  • French team examines Philippine freighter
    TWO French police officers accompanied by Chinese police on Sunday began examining a Philippine-flagged freighter suspected of a possible role in the sinking of a trawler which left five French fishermen dead, a diplomatic source said.
  • Platform for global players to reach out to Asia-Pac
    CHINA, Germany, Norway, South Korea and the United Kingdom, together with host country Singapore, are among the traditional seafaring nations with substantial interests in the maritime industry that will put up 'national pavilions' at the Asia Pacific Maritime 2004.
  • A networking opportunity for British companies
    THE British Marine Equipment Association will lead the UK contingent to the Singapore show.
Air and Land Transport
  • Clouds over transatlantic open skies agreement
    US airlines and passengers hoping for a deal to open vast markets on both sides of the Atlantic were disappointed last week when European Union transport ministers rebuffed US terms.
  • Emirates sees good growth this year
  • SIA Cargo to increase services this month
  • Skymark narrows Q1 loss by a fifth to 260m yen
  • Thai Airways revises flight schedule
  • Tito's plane to join Indonesian airline
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    CLASSIFICATION society ABS has named Todd Grove president of its ABS Americas Division from May 1, replacing Robert Kramek who will assume the role of president and chief operating officer of ABS.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk-led consortium tops in Indian port bid
    THE Maersk-Concor consortium vying for the plum concession to develop and operate a new 10 billion rupees container terminal at India's booming Jawaharlal Nehru Port has trumped three other contenders, including PSA Corporation.
  • High-level Aussie meeting reviews transport security
    AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister John Howard called an emergency conference of the National Counter-Terrorism Committee yesterday specifically to address transport security, but rejected opposition calls to set up a US-style homeland security department to counter terrorist threats.
  • China Shipping unit plans HK listing
    THE container shipping arm of state-run China Shipping has applied to the Hong Kong exchange to launch an initial public offering that sources have said would be worth up to US$2 billion.
  • French team examines Philippine freighter
    TWO French police officers accompanied by Chinese police on Sunday began examining a Philippine-flagged freighter suspected of a possible role in the sinking of a trawler which left five French fishermen dead, a diplomatic source said.
  • Platform for global players to reach out to Asia-Pac
    CHINA, Germany, Norway, South Korea and the United Kingdom, together with host country Singapore, are among the traditional seafaring nations with substantial interests in the maritime industry that will put up 'national pavilions' at the Asia Pacific Maritime 2004.
  • A networking opportunity for British companies
    THE British Marine Equipment Association will lead the UK contingent to the Singapore show.
Air and Land Transport
  • Clouds over transatlantic open skies agreement
    US airlines and passengers hoping for a deal to open vast markets on both sides of the Atlantic were disappointed last week when European Union transport ministers rebuffed US terms.
  • Emirates sees good growth this year
  • SIA Cargo to increase services this month
  • Skymark narrows Q1 loss by a fifth to 260m yen
  • Thai Airways revises flight schedule
  • Tito's plane to join Indonesian airline
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    CLASSIFICATION society ABS has named Todd Grove president of its ABS Americas Division from May 1, replacing Robert Kramek who will assume the role of president and chief operating officer of ABS.

Sched Netweb site
  • Case closed on shipping terminal lawsuit at Port of LA
  • China's foreign trade up 35pc over first two months of year
  • IMO hosts ISPS code progress conference
  • Senator wins gong from Canadian fowarder group
  • Maersk sets sail for Oman from India
  • Cargo exports from HKIA rise in February
  • PAL launches Las Vegas service
  • PIA steps up Bahrain flight frequency
  • Canada to spend US$23M on airport safety this year

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A.P. Moller - Maersk Group signs 50th contract for China-built vessels
  • Senator Lines to participate in UASC's new Asia-Gulf service
  • Singapore takes new steps to boost maritime industry
  • Yang Ming to use bigger vessels on transpacific service
  • RCL sets box handling record
  • CSXYT launches addl China-Japan service
  • OOCL christens new ship
  • IRA rates to rise
  • Ministry of Shipping asks INSA to draft policy on tapping offshore resources
  • Samudera Shipping Line opens its office in Mumbai
  • Vegetable oil importers irked by DGS age norms on tankers
  • India to seek ad valorem duties on farm products at WTO panel meeting
  • Cashew processing sector growing at 8-10 pc per annum
  • Sugar industry eyeing Chinese market
  • Auto industry wants cars, CVs excluded from FTA with Mercosur
  • Indian mangoes set to tickle Chinese palates
  • Tyre exports zoom by 21 pc in January
  • BCHAA office inaugurated at JN Customs
  • RCF has designs on export market
  • Railways hauls record freight
  • Forex reserves up by $ 685 million to $ 1,08,360 million
  • Excise revenue target pegged at Rs 92,000 cr.
  • Forex kitty swells by $ 772 million
  • GDP may grow at 7.5 pc during 2004-05, says Icra
  • SEAI's scheme on monitoring origin of seafood products
  • National foodgrain storage project gets govt nod
  • Canada to implement advance cargo reporting from April 21
  • IMC Juran Quality Medal 2003 presented to Ratan Tata
  • State economic policy summit on March 24

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 15, 2004
  • OPEC set to cut Q2 oil supply despite 2004 demand growth
    OPEC officials also helped boost oil prices today after several ministers said that the group will cut supply with effect from April 1 as planned. The latest comments undermined previous market speculation that the group may choose to defer cuts due to high oil prices and demand growth.
  • Egypt: Market soft, Port Said awaiting gas oil
    A softening trend on the Suez Canal seems to have muted enquiry levels. Meanwhile, Port Said awaits gas oil replenishment.
  • Fair start to Istanbul's week
  • Brazilian market update
  • Latvia's OVI takes over SEB trading activities
    St.Petersburg bunker trader and supplier SEB Company to close over coming months as second trader in month leaves for OVI Ltd.
  • US Senate move to improve US oil supply
    The US Senate wants to stop further crude shipments into the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The move could help boost commercial oil inventories.
  • Barge avails start the week tight in Gibraltar
  • Regional No.1 tag to be well guarded, warns minister
    Singapore's traditional strengths of oil trading, bunkering and refining not to be relinquished to regional challengers.
  • Rotterdam steady at midday
  • Ashdod supplies continue 'as usual' after bombings
    "We are still taking enquiries for IFO," says supplier.
  • China's Guangdong terminals prepare to meet demand
    China's insatiable appetite for fuel oil will be further satisfied this week as two new oil product terminals reach a new stage in development.

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 15, 2004
  • Traxon and LH Cargo improve integration of customers in Track-It
  • Talks on EU toll directive collapse
  • New Zealand Post and DHL in talks on joint venture
  • Rhenus PartnerShip Duisburg cooperates with CSPL, a.s. Decin
  • Greek government re-examines security precautions
  • Sinotrans and Rickmers-Linie extend cooperation
  • Gallozzi returns to Assotutela

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 15, 2004
  • UK doubts on biometric ID "will be sorted out in a couple of weeks"
  • OMI orders 7th ice class tanker
  • US salvors slam slow implementation of salvage rules
  • PONL revamps shipper software

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 15, 2004
  • MSC places two ship order with Alstom
    Two 3,000 passenger vessels plus option for third

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2004
  • New manufacturing consortium eyeing Port of Vancouver, USA land
  • Coast Guard cutter ACUSHNET celebrates birthday with award
  • Portland International Airport celebrates four Oregon gardens
  • Port of Longview will partner on Castle Rock public boat launch
  • US Bankruptcy Court pulls Royal Olympic's Chapter 11 status

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Alstom Marine yard hails its pioneering new cruiseships
    ALSTOM Marine promised yesterday to break new ground with an order it has received from Mediterranean Shipping Co for two 1,275 cabin cruiseships and a third on option.
  • Royal Caribbean mulls damages rise in wake of Infinity
    ROYAL Caribbean is mulling whether to increase the $300m damages it is seeking from Rolls-Royce and Alstom after pod problems on Celebrity Cruises' Infinity dented its profits by $0.02-$0.03 per share, the Miami company said yesterday, writes Rajesh Joshi in Miami.
  • Bonds may fund China Shipping fleet expansion
    CHINA Shipping Development is considering issuing convertible bonds to finance its fleet expansion, although no firm decision has yet been made.
  • Bombs spark IMO ISPS urgency call
    THE Madrid train bombings make rapid adoption of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code all the more urgent, the head of the International Maritime Organization stressed yesterday.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 15, 2004
  • Celebrity hit by Mermaid repairs
    AS Celebrity Cruises pushes forward with its multi-million-dollar lawsuit against the manufacturers of its Mermaid pods, the propulsion system continues to hit parent Royal Caribbean's bottom line
  • Airbus keeps Liverpool option open
    AIRBUS is considering the use of Liverpool as an alternative to Mostyn if the UK Environment Agency continues to block essential maintenance dredging there
  • IMarEst hears case against turbines
    CONSERVATIONIST Prof David Bellamy has challenged marine engineers to become problem solvers not problem makers
  • New port complex in Bohai
    A NEW deepwater port for ore and crude oil is to start taking shape at Caofeidian island in the Bohai Gulf, according to Chinese state and Hebei provincial plans
  • Thames turbines in safety fear
    A proposed wind farm development in the Thames estuary would impede safety of navigation in Port of London's access channels, it was claimed today
  • Marina warns over Seattle Trader
    INSPECTIONS have been carried out on the bulk carrier Seattle Trader in China in an effort to discover whether the ship hit and sank a Breton trawler
  • Boxship rise nears plateau
  • Now HDW fears cruise ship curse
  • MSC order relief for Chantiers
  • Access to Richards Bay opened
  • Sulpicio strikers seek intervention
  • Smit wins Bow Mariner contract
  • MISC to raise $2Bn for expansion
  • Indian ports use it or lose it
  • Upgrades at Fraser River
  • Whale concern threatens Shell plan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 15, 2004
  • Bill would tighten rail security
    The Senate will consider legislation to beef up anti-terror measures after commuter train bombings killed more than 200 people and injured 1,500 others in Spain (left).
  • Gain for Hong Kong containers
    Total cargo traffic increased by 10 percent to 55.3 million tons in the fourth quarter of 2003.
  • Canadian National, rail union reach agreement
  • Baucus in Japan to discuss beef ban
  • CSXT names Ingram as COO
  • Union Pacific to open Tucson IM terminal
  • Agreement between U.S., Emirates
  • Dragonair to buy freighters
  • Georgia-Pacific selling building materials distribution
  • Texas site readied for SSA hub
  • RailAmerica splits chairman, CEO posts

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 15, 2004
  • Sre Ambel offers competition for capital cargo through Sihanoukville
    Sihanoukville, currently Cambodia's only container facility, will soon come under pressure from southern port Sre Ambel which will open with a stated aim of taking cargo from the capital's terminal.
  • Senators and Administration haggle over US security budget
  • Ten dead as Palestinians hit Ashdod Port
  • Quarantine fees slashed for Australian importers
  • Shippers and Hutchison in talks over UK security charge
  • CN reaches tentative new deal with striking union
  • OTAL completes Angola Shuttle offering
  • Military activities hinder Gulf operations
  • Most foreign lines record negative growth in Kolkata Port
  • Cosco charters another three 8,500TEU
  • E-rationalisation smoothes Panalpina's customer links

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 15, 2004
  • Port workers haunted by old crimes
    US longshoremen may lose jobs under new security regime.
  • Norden makes $22m newbuilding killing
    Disposal of early delivery handymax boosts 2004 profit forecast to $250m.
  • BHP says iron ore, coal to boom
    Mineral mammoth expects steel boom to go on as coking coal starts to feel squeeze.
  • Demolition prices stay hot
    Bangladesh breakers pay over the $400 mark for suezmax tanker.
  • MSC orders cruiseship duo
    New LNG and passengership deals breathe life into ailing French yard.
  • V.Ships founds AL Ships
    Shipmanager teams with finance provider to spearhead German KG drive.
  • Lower rates don't worry Torm
    Tanker market may soften but lower breakeven levels protect profits.
  • Master fined for driving in wrong lane
    Captain pleads guilty to offence in Dover Straits traffic separation scheme.
  • Dry cargo dividend for Norden
    Shareholders to get ten fold increase in payout after record year.
  • Sakhalin inches ahead on gas sales
    New customer signed up for Russian LNG while newubilding bids continue to be assessed.
  • Cruise trouble hits RCCL
    Drydocking to repair Infinity's propulsion system will hit cruise line's earnings.
  • Fesco in rail tie-up
    Russian boxship owner to form joint venture with Russian Railways.
  • Grimaldi targets Cuba
    Italian ferry operator wants to link Florida with Havana, using two GNV ships.
  • Mercator bags $32m BG contract
    Indian owner in five-year deal for storage tanker.
  • NYK man steps down at Stolt-Nielsen
    Veteran Hiroshi Ishikawa leaves tanker owner's board after two stints since 1995.
  • Dynacom inks in second LNG ship
    Greek owner George Procopiou grows 'speculative' gas play.
  • Bow Mariner crew face grand jury date
    Charges expected after subpoenas issued for hearing next week.
  • Norfolkline adds third ro-pax
    AP Moller-Maersk unit declares option for another 780-passenger ferry at Samsung in Korea.
  • Huge earnings hike for CSDC
    Chinese tanker and bulker owner capitalises on strong domestic oil demand in second half of 2003.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 15, 2004
  • D/S "Norden" logs record-profit for 2003
    D/S "Norden" of Copenhagen played their cards right in 2003. Bulk carriers were chartered in to rate levels below ...
  • Statoil ses LNG expansion in the North
    Statoil plans to expand the LNG processing at Melk'ya and build a brand new LNG facility in Finmark if more ...
  • Gotland bribery case in Court again
    Today, the court proceedings in the bribery case involving employees of Rederi AB Gotland and supplier Rolls-Royce commenced in ...

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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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