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BRIEFS

April 22, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Move to speed up Melbourne port channel deepening
CHANNEL deepening at Australia's busiest container port, Melbourne, will be fast-tracked to ensure its completion by 2007, the Victorian state government announced.
Cruises commit US$200m to revamp NY terminals
SINGAPORE-listed Star Cruises' US subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Lines , together with Carnival Cruises, have committed US$200 million in port dues to support a major development of New York's cruise ship terminals.
ST Engg unit, Hartford tie up to launch shipping diploma course
ST Education & Training Pte Ltd and Hartford Group have launched a new three-year shipping diploma course.
AP Moeller to build US$500m terminal in Portsmouth
AP Moeller-Maersk, the world's largest container line, will invest about US$500 million to build a terminal on the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia, to quadruple its port capacity in the area.

Air and Land Transport

International airlines to pay more for fuel this year
AIRLINES that fly internationally are expected to pay US$8 billion more for fuel this year than in 2003, the International Air Transport Association said on Tuesday.
Air France plans to raise capacity in Asia by up to 34%
Alitalia to increase capacity by 12% under business plan
Plane loses part of wing in runway collision
LOG Book

Newbuilds

LNG orders signal trade growth
RELATIVELY few orders feature this week but six of those are for LNG carriers which means that the short list of contracts is worth well over US$1 billion.

Port Shots

Port shots
PORTS of Auckland Ltd, New Zealand's largest port, said it handled one per cent fewer containers in March than a year ago after losing a shipping service to a rival.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Move to speed up Melbourne port channel deepening
CHANNEL deepening at Australia's busiest container port, Melbourne, will be fast-tracked to ensure its completion by 2007, the Victorian state government announced.
Cruises commit US$200m to revamp NY terminals
SINGAPORE-listed Star Cruises' US subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Lines , together with Carnival Cruises, have committed US$200 million in port dues to support a major development of New York's cruise ship terminals.
ST Engg unit, Hartford tie up to launch shipping diploma course
ST Education & Training Pte Ltd and Hartford Group have launched a new three-year shipping diploma course.
AP Moeller to build US$500m terminal in Portsmouth
AP Moeller-Maersk, the world's largest container line, will invest about US$500 million to build a terminal on the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia, to quadruple its port capacity in the area.

Air and Land Transport

International airlines to pay more for fuel this year
AIRLINES that fly internationally are expected to pay US$8 billion more for fuel this year than in 2003, the International Air Transport Association said on Tuesday.
Air France plans to raise capacity in Asia by up to 34%
Alitalia to increase capacity by 12% under business plan
Plane loses part of wing in runway collision
LOG Book

Newbuilds

LNG orders signal trade growth
RELATIVELY few orders feature this week but six of those are for LNG carriers which means that the short list of contracts is worth well over US$1 billion.

Port Shots

Port shots
PORTS of Auckland Ltd, New Zealand's largest port, said it handled one per cent fewer containers in March than a year ago after losing a shipping service to a rival.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Move to speed up Melbourne port channel deepening
CHANNEL deepening at Australia's busiest container port, Melbourne, will be fast-tracked to ensure its completion by 2007, the Victorian state government announced.
Cruises commit US$200m to revamp NY terminals
SINGAPORE-listed Star Cruises' US subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Lines , together with Carnival Cruises, have committed US$200 million in port dues to support a major development of New York's cruise ship terminals.
ST Engg unit, Hartford tie up to launch shipping diploma course
ST Education & Training Pte Ltd and Hartford Group have launched a new three-year shipping diploma course.
AP Moeller to build US$500m terminal in Portsmouth
AP Moeller-Maersk, the world's largest container line, will invest about US$500 million to build a terminal on the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia, to quadruple its port capacity in the area.

Air and Land Transport

International airlines to pay more for fuel this year
AIRLINES that fly internationally are expected to pay US$8 billion more for fuel this year than in 2003, the International Air Transport Association said on Tuesday.
Air France plans to raise capacity in Asia by up to 34%
Alitalia to increase capacity by 12% under business plan
Plane loses part of wing in runway collision
LOG Book

Newbuilds

LNG orders signal trade growth
RELATIVELY few orders feature this week but six of those are for LNG carriers which means that the short list of contracts is worth well over US$1 billion.

Port Shots

Port shots
PORTS of Auckland Ltd, New Zealand's largest port, said it handled one per cent fewer containers in March than a year ago after losing a shipping service to a rival.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Move to speed up Melbourne port channel deepening
CHANNEL deepening at Australia's busiest container port, Melbourne, will be fast-tracked to ensure its completion by 2007, the Victorian state government announced.
Cruises commit US$200m to revamp NY terminals
SINGAPORE-listed Star Cruises' US subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Lines , together with Carnival Cruises, have committed US$200 million in port dues to support a major development of New York's cruise ship terminals.
ST Engg unit, Hartford tie up to launch shipping diploma course
ST Education & Training Pte Ltd and Hartford Group have launched a new three-year shipping diploma course.
AP Moeller to build US$500m terminal in Portsmouth
AP Moeller-Maersk, the world's largest container line, will invest about US$500 million to build a terminal on the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia, to quadruple its port capacity in the area.

Air and Land Transport

International airlines to pay more for fuel this year
AIRLINES that fly internationally are expected to pay US$8 billion more for fuel this year than in 2003, the International Air Transport Association said on Tuesday.
Air France plans to raise capacity in Asia by up to 34%
Alitalia to increase capacity by 12% under business plan
Plane loses part of wing in runway collision
LOG Book

Newbuilds

LNG orders signal trade growth
RELATIVELY few orders feature this week but six of those are for LNG carriers which means that the short list of contracts is worth well over US$1 billion.

Port Shots

Port shots
PORTS of Auckland Ltd, New Zealand's largest port, said it handled one per cent fewer containers in March than a year ago after losing a shipping service to a rival.

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MOL Shanghai warehouse to begin operations in summer Wangfoong begins SCT/CCT-Zhuhai shuttle service ICTSI Polish terminal completes phase 1 of expansion SITC launches Tianjin-Huangpu service TNT introduces `Clinical Express' service YICT signs HK$3.3 billion loan deal with banks MOL to offer ACE connection between North and South America Dolphin using INTTRA-Link software Criminal activity down at Port of NY & NJ UPS granted six additional flights to Hong Kong US Airways chief executive resigns Korean Airlines unhappy over distribution of routes to China DHL increases capacity for Singapore-Jakarta express service HK, Australia expand air services agreement

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NSCSA considering allies to enhance liner service frequency at JNP Tuticorin Port introduces novel incentive scheme to lure incremental cargo traffic Pisces Container Lines appoints Aspinwall to tap logistics business in South DCM Hyundai delivers first batch of quality ISO containers to TCI Seaways CONCOR's Vizag depot achieves Rs 11.2 crore turnover in 2003-04 For A Few Dollars More! - Despite appreciating rupee, exporters still keen on the greenback! Corporate expert group wants war-risk cover scheme modified Exporters paying dearly for error in Customs duty exemption notification

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APRIL 21, 2004
USEC: Prompt commands premium in tight New York US oil stocks grow less than expected Crude stocks fail to grow despite solid imports as refinery input soars. Sail power wins credible backing in Germany SkySails' air-filled towing kite 'could produce up to 50% in fuel savings'. Saudi market firming US oil inventories at a glance The latest US government data. Greek demand drops off South Korean market shows wide spread in slow trade IFO indications in South Korean ports remained relatively unchanged today, despite suppliers' general conception that the market was a little bit on the soft side Rotterdam supplier bolsters team Fuel oil unit explosion raises fears of product shortages No timescale for reopeing of Tokyo-based refinery as Japan enters peak driving season. Rotterdam soft this morning Santos pipeline maintenance to limit supply Bunkering chief strives for change in Iran Marine Services managing director vows to open up Iran to international bunker market.

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APRIL 21, 2004
ITJ organises packing seminar at Mavex Roberson chooses SkyBitz IFC funds expansion of San Vicente port (Chile) Kuehne & Nagel granted Class A license in Shanghai Boss Logistics invests in South African Spoornet Transit times to Poland reduced New DFDS Freight Service link Gdansk-Immingham/Harwich via Gothenburg APL appoints new MD

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APRIL 21, 2004
Record Q1 for OMI OSG keeps dividend at 17.5 cents DNV fleet exceeds 100m gt Lower volumes hit Gorthon Lines Indian coastguard nabs pirate suspects P&O to run new Antwerp terminal

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APRIL 21, 2004
Port of Anacortes Oks Scott Paper Mill agreement Port of Portland wants input on sheet pile wall project for T-4 Labor dispute only slows British Columbia port operations Coast Guard gearing up for July 1 security deadline Washington governor inks MOU for cruise ships in Puget Sound

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Europe to get its own security czar EUROPE'S answer to the US Department for Homeland Security is expected to emerge from the imminent reorganisation of the European Commission, Lloyd's List has learned. Owners threaten job cuts if EU bans home country status THOUSANDS of jobs are at risk if the European Commission forces through changes to the legal status of seafarers after EU enlargement in May 1, shipowners say. Master faces fine for Atlantic slick A PROSECUTOR has asked a court in the French port city of Brest to impose a €250,000 ($297,000) fine on the master of a St Vincent and Grenadines flag bulker accused of deliberately causing pollution off the French Atlantic coast in December, writes Andrew Spurrier in Paris. Italian customs seize illegal weapons bound for US BOTH the owner and the Isle of Man-registered charterer of a boxship found with a cache of assault rifles and machine guns on board have denied yesterday any knowledge of the concealed cargo.

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APRIL 21, 2004
No talks with Festival: RCCL's Fain ROYAL Caribbean Cruises has flatly denied it is in talks with Festival Cruises, despite last week's assertions by Festival that Royal Caribbean was one of the parties in rescue negotiations to take over the brand DNV hits 100Mgt mark NORWAY-based classification society DNV has taken into class the container ship P&O Nedlloyd Caracas, boosting the society's gross tonnage above the 100M mark Vancouver cruise business at risk VANCOUVER port officials are starting to realise how seriously the port's cruise industry could be affected by the tug strike Mediator enters Vancouver strike A FEDERAL mediator has been appointed in an attempt to settle a strike that has seen nearly all tugs out of service at the Port of Vancouver Stelmar raises first-quarter profit FOR the thirty-seventh consecutive quarter, Stelmar has announced results that are in the black, reporting profits of $15.7M or the first quarter compared to $11.4M in 2003 Green lobby hints at Felixstowe FRIENDS of the Earth (FOE) has urged the UK government to adopt a 'mini-strategy' for the three remaining port proposals, hinting that Felixstowe was the best option Royal Caribbean rides the wave P&O Ports signs Antwerp deal New Brazil strike tomorrow Kværner share exchange set Weak dollar dents Gorthon profits China resumes live chicken exports Claims sharing an 'unfair' burden OMI having a 'great time' US unveils ocean policy overhaul

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APRIL 21, 2004
ILA supports separate short-sea pact Longshore union says it will support negotiations for contract to cover coastwise trade. P&O Ports in major Antwerp terminal deal Coast Guard should speed modernization: Study Taiwan plans service sector revamp More freight spurs Norfolk Southern profit gain Bayonne delays request for box hub proposals Cargo improves at Northwest Airlines Tuticorin offers incentives to shippers United scrubs Miami international service Dragonair cargo spurs more flights Texas county plots Nafta rail project

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APRIL 21, 2004
Mediator intervenes in Canadian west-coast tugboat strike Canada's government has appointed a mediator to broker a deal in the tug and barge operators strike affecting British Columbia ocean and coastal shipping, including container terminals. 'Cold ironing' incentives could reduce California pollution says report A report commissioned by a California port and released this month concluded that containerships could reduce emissions by using shore-side electricity. Sun Cypress barges into HIT PRD deal Sun Cypress Shipping (China) (SCSC) says it will operate a daily, dedicated Pearl River Delta (PRD) barge service for Hongkong International Terminals'' (HIT) starting later this month. ICF launches Hansa Shuttle Hard-headed supply/demand will prevail over sentiment, say brokers IADA lines March GRI only half the story as soaring charter costs bite Carriers should seek out new shippers and new cargo to manage imbalances Structural inefficiencies drag down nominal capacity expansion US Lines and CSXWTHK deal still in the balance

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APRIL 21, 2004
Sacramento mulls chapter XI Bulk port projected to run out of operating cash by October. Congress to consider Mississippi upgrade Army Corps proposes spending on $2.3bn on lock renovation "Get tougher on pollution" call to US New report calls for US to get even tougher on marine polluters and substandard flags and ships. NCL dedicates 3 to Hawaii But leaves European market to Carnival. Stellar turn for Stelmar US-listed tanker owner clocks up 37th consecutive profitable quarter. Tidewater logs fourth-quarter loss Company takes impairment charge on older vessels, but posts profit for full year. Chinese ship sunk in collision All crew rescued after after boxship smash in South China Seas. Union stirs BC order storm Shipyard federation claims Canadian owner BC Ferries is only looking overseas for ferry newbuildings. RCCL on crest of wave US owner cruises to bigger profit in first quarter as yields rise. D'Amico heads for Ireland Italian owner appoints Peter Cahill to develop operations on the Emerald Isle. OMI breaks quarterly record Booming tanker markets ensure best ever three-month result for US owner. Offen books Mipo boxships Korean shipyard blasts past its annual order target just four months into the year. First listing for Nigerian owner? Japaul to start small but has expansion plans as it breaks new ground with stock float. Russia to shed shipping stakes North-West Shipping Co and Severnaya Verf lined up for privatisation this year. ESL orders in China Ethiopian carrier's longstanding plans bear fruit with double boxship contract. ExxonMobil goes after aframax Oil giant seeks term deal on more tanker tonnage as strong market rolls on. Fredriksen bumps up rig action Norwegian giant eyes Rosneft offshore kit. Shih Wei elevates earnings Taiwanese bulker player more than doubles net profit for 2003. Ton up for DNV Danaos containership newbuilding takes Norwegian class society past 100m gross ton mark. Precious confirms bulker buy Acquisition takes expanding Thai bulker player's fleet to 50 ships as it launches share buyback.

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APRIL 21, 2004
Horizon Lines' Raymond backs funding for short sea shipping Heesom-Green succeeds Boyd as CEO of Safmarine BIMCO reports growing vessel compliance with ISPS code Appellate court says COGSA limitation applies during cargo restowage U.S.-flag Great Lakes carriers score better on March cargo volumes MarAd approves U.S.-flag vessel transfer to Canadian registry Dedicated FAST lane opens at Champlain checkpoint FMC revokes 16 OTI licenses USDA official: NAFTA a boon to U.S. agriculture shippers Nissan to reclassify origin of parts to meet U.S. fuel standards BMW signs with TNT Logistics N.A. to ship finished parts in U.S. Fish and Wildlife steps up controls on imported beluga sturgeon GTS names Wainright VP operations New York DOT seeks input on policy for off-peak delivery times New EU labeling rules spooks American food shippers U.S. Commerce: Chinese televisions dumped on U.S. market Manugistics partners with IBM Los Angeles inbound box traffic up 14% in March

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APRIL 21, 2004
DNV fleet tops 100 mill grt Classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has exceeded the 100 million grt mark for the first time. It was the ... Aker Kvaerner share exchange ratio announced Kvaerner shareholders Wednesday finally received information on how many shares they get when exchanging to shares in Aker Kvaerner and ... Fredriksen buys second-hand jack-up's While other Norwegian investors like Mosvold, Odfjell Drilling and Sinvest orders new jack-ups, principally in the Far East, John ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

PORTS

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

Rome

The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector

Dhaka

A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned

ACCIDENTS

Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria

Bucharest/Sofia

The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

Seoul

A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.

Genoa

Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

PORTS

Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.

Ravenna

Fabio Maletti's term has expired

JOBS

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.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.

JOBS

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.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

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

PORTS

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› 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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

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