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June 22, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ISPS bill for industry - US$1.5b a year
    THE global shipping community will foot a bill of more than US$1.5 billion annually - on top of a US$2.6 billion initial cost - as a result of implementing the new global ISPS Code, according to a recent Australian government report.
  • US mends fences with Malaysia over Straits
    MALAYSIA and the United States mended fences yesterday after an angry dispute over protecting international shipping against terrorist attacks in the vital Malacca Straits.
  • Typhoon forces Japan refineries to halt berth operations
    POWERFUL typhoon Dianmu, which killed three people as it lashed western Japan yesterday, has forced at least nine oil refineries to halt crude oil unloading and product shipment by sea.
  • Greenpeace activists block ship from docking in UK
    GREENPEACE, the environmental activist group, has boarded a vessel it claims is transporting US genetically modified crops and is preventing it from docking in the UK, the coastguard says.
  • Gulf tanker rates forecast to rise 20%
    OIL tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East may rise next quarter as Opec boosts output to temper near-record prices, increasing demand for vessels owned by companies such as Teekay Shipping and Frontline.
  • KDB no more seeking single buyer for Daewoo
    KOREA Development Bank scrapped plans to find a single buyer for its controlling US$736 million stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's second-largest ship manufacturer.
  • Stolt- Nielsen unit revamp to focus on Rotterdam
    STOLT-Nielsen's wholly owned parcel tanker business, Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Ltd , is being restructured with more functions being centralised at Rotterdam.
Air and Land Transport
  • Virgin to start London-Sydney service in Dec
    RICHARD Branson's Virgin Atlantic Airways is to begin flying from London to Sydney via Hong Kong on Dec 7, intensifying competition with British Airways and its Australian partner Qantas.
  • SIA, ANA strike S'pore-Japan code share deal
  • Flights cancelled as typhoon hits Japan
  • Passenger plane lands at wrong airport - air force base
  • UAL to cut request for federal aid: report
  • Dragonair's May passenger traffic down 14%

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ISPS bill for industry - US$1.5b a year
    THE global shipping community will foot a bill of more than US$1.5 billion annually - on top of a US$2.6 billion initial cost - as a result of implementing the new global ISPS Code, according to a recent Australian government report.
  • US mends fences with Malaysia over Straits
    MALAYSIA and the United States mended fences yesterday after an angry dispute over protecting international shipping against terrorist attacks in the vital Malacca Straits.
  • Typhoon forces Japan refineries to halt berth operations
    POWERFUL typhoon Dianmu, which killed three people as it lashed western Japan yesterday, has forced at least nine oil refineries to halt crude oil unloading and product shipment by sea.
  • Greenpeace activists block ship from docking in UK
    GREENPEACE, the environmental activist group, has boarded a vessel it claims is transporting US genetically modified crops and is preventing it from docking in the UK, the coastguard says.
  • Gulf tanker rates forecast to rise 20%
    OIL tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East may rise next quarter as Opec boosts output to temper near-record prices, increasing demand for vessels owned by companies such as Teekay Shipping and Frontline.
  • KDB no more seeking single buyer for Daewoo
    KOREA Development Bank scrapped plans to find a single buyer for its controlling US$736 million stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's second-largest ship manufacturer.
  • Stolt- Nielsen unit revamp to focus on Rotterdam
    STOLT-Nielsen's wholly owned parcel tanker business, Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Ltd , is being restructured with more functions being centralised at Rotterdam.
Air and Land Transport
  • Virgin to start London-Sydney service in Dec
    RICHARD Branson's Virgin Atlantic Airways is to begin flying from London to Sydney via Hong Kong on Dec 7, intensifying competition with British Airways and its Australian partner Qantas.
  • SIA, ANA strike S'pore-Japan code share deal
  • Flights cancelled as typhoon hits Japan
  • Passenger plane lands at wrong airport - air force base
  • UAL to cut request for federal aid: report
  • Dragonair's May passenger traffic down 14%

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Lykes Lines to expand Pacific services
  • Salalah Port Services to invest $ 249 m in expansion
  • TMM Lines upgrades website
  • MOL in LNG ship JV with Sonatrach
  • Korea ports to be accessible to all
  • New MD for NYK Line Hong Kong
  • Khorfakkan box terminal expansion planned
  • India to counter US industry move to extend textile quota regime
  • Trade with Pakistan poised to boom
  • TPT gets DGS certificate for ISPS code compliance
  • Kandla Port handles first rake of 154 granite blocks
  • Kakinada port now humming with activity
  • Most of CoPT's development projects to be at Puthuvypeen-Janardhana Rao
  • NSICT export gates still shut
  • Fuel price hike unlikely to affect road freight rates, feels TCI
  • Forex reserves dipped by $ 142 million to $ 1,19,678 million
  • MoF to give tax breaks a hard, fresh look
  • Now, special economic zones for NRIs!
  • Forex reserves dip
  • Efficient supply chain estimated to double apparel exports
  • 5-yr power duty holiday for Vidarbha units
  • S. K. Munjal, Y. C. Deveshwar at CII helm
  • Concession agreement on container terminal development needs modification-M. Raman, Chairman, ChPT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 21, 2004
  • Bunker facilities planned for new Kenyan fishing ports
    First dedicated fishing ports earmarked by Kenyan government.
  • Crude past peak as market grows tired of wariness
    Crude market temporarily past peak due to growing US stocks and exit of long speculative positions, limiting effect of terrorist activity as long as actual supply stays on course.
  • Cape Town still dry as Durban avails tighten
    Caltex reportedly attempting to meet suppliers' requirements as players resign themselves to another week of dried-up avails.
  • Iraqi exports partially resumed, Norway strike may escalate
    Oil prices eased this morning as Iraq resumed partial oil exports, only to rise again later on threats that a four-day old oil worker strike in Norway may be extended.
  • ENOC Bunkering lays foundations for global expansion
    State-owned bunker supplier lays foundations for growth into other 'geographic regions' with acquisition of additional 150,000m' land-based storage in Fujairah.
  • Rotterdam largely steady at noon
  • Shanghai: Fuel oil futures trading to begin July-August
    Re-introduction of Chinese fuel oil exchange only weeks away.
  • Chief Engineer facing jail for illegal discharge
    Tanker Pacific Management-operated aframax becomes latest vessel to be found illegally discharging oily bilge waste off coast of US.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Data2Logistics introduces Data2Rates
  • US: HMR rules deferred
  • Gefco opens new branch in Argentina
  • Otal launches new inland services in Africa
  • Swiss: fuel and maintenance cost problems
  • Eurosal calling at Tilbury
  • Dragonair Cargo opening Frankfurt airport office

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 21, 2004
  • EC set to scrap liner conferences but keep consortia
  • Domiat salvage completed
  • US wheat exports to Libya start
  • Congestion builds up at Panama Canal
  • Stolt-Nielsen concentrates on Rotterdam

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 21, 2004
  • IMO plea on shipping lane security
    Secretary General says UN body "prepared and eager" to work with others
  • CNG projects move ahead
    EnerSea working on proposals for Philippines and New Zealand
  • USCG issues Ballast Water Management guidance
    New NVIC gives guidance on compliance and enforcement

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 21, 2004
  • Port of Bellingham works deal for Georgia-Pacific property
  • Port of Portland reschedules PDX noise commitee meeting
  • West Coast bouy tenders hold annual meeting in Everett
  • Greenbrier nets record order for railcars from TTX Company
  • Crowley adds new tug for service in Alaska

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Coscon next in line for Hong Kong flotation
    COSCO Container Lines appears on the verge of joining the Hong Kong shipping flotation craze. Undeterred by compatriot China Shipping Container Lines' poorly received IPO last week, China's top box line has chosen UBS and HSBC to lead the sale, which is likely to take place before the end of the year.
  • Transpacific lines can't see wood for the fees as furniture tariffs bite
    TRANSPACIFIC containerlines are adjusting to the latest electoral ploy by the Bush administration, writes Sam Chambers in Hong Kong.
  • Collins Stewart poised to buy PD Ports
    COLLINS Stewart is reportedly set to buy PD Ports from current owners Nikko Principal Investments, at a price of about '450m ($827.4m), writes David Osler.
  • Aegis links oil price and terrorism
    MARITIME terrorists may deliberately be seeking to engineer high oil prices in a bid to produce economic disruption in the West, a security specialist has warned, writes David Osler.
  • Zim Israel links with Rickmers for panamax boxship octet
    RECENTLY privatised Zim Israel Navigation Co is teaming up with Bertram Rickmers in a long-term charter contract for a series of panamax containerships.
  • South Korea and Canada in Stolt-Nielsen price probe
    SOUTH Korean and Canadian competition authorities have separately launched price-fixing probes into the cartel activities of Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group and the parcel tanker shipping industry.


Fairplayweb site
JUNE 21, 2004
  • Russians seek Bosporus alternative
    A survey of Russian ship owners has revealed that losses suffered as a result of tankers laden with Russian oil having to wait to get through the Bosporus are running at up to $400M a year
  • Brazil: slow pace to ISPS
    THE port of Pecem, in the northern Brazilian state of Ceara, has this week received certification to the ISPS Code, but many Brazilian terminals still have a long way to go
  • Jamaica port security update
    JAMAICA port authority has advised on its latest port security upgrades, which include underwater surveillance cameras at cruise ports Montego Bay and Ocho Rios
  • US LNG facility approved
    THE proposed Liquefied Natural Gas facility at Freeport, Texas was approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Friday
  • Collins front runner for Teesport
    COLLINS Stewart is the front runner to buy the PD Teesport group, according to speculation circulating in the London financial markets
  • Nenaco's receiver replaced
    THE rehabilitation receiver of the debt-saddled Philippine operator Nenaco has been replaced for his failure to disclose past links with the Philippine operator's parent firm
  • Egg on face in marshmallow mix-up
  • Jamaica signs second cruise deal
  • COSCO's Yingkou terminal shuffle
  • Tasman's spirit haunts P&I Club
  • German-Denmark bridge discussion
  • Dunkirk lands big fish
  • Seyang acquires box builder Jindo
  • CSD proposes bond issue
  • Pressure on box ship charter rates
  • Bangladesh safety move opposed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 21, 2004
  • Ridge: U.S. in full ISPS compliance
    Homeland Security chief says American vessels, ports meet international security rules that go into effect July 1.
  • Bill calls for cargo security standards
    Senate amendment requires Dept. of Homeland Security to create uniform cargo security standards.
  • Customs sets advance rail freight reporting
  • Trade conference warns on wealth gap
  • EU panel: Abolish liner conferences
  • Coalition opposes CG ship approvals
  • UPS, pilots want mediator
  • Hertwig to lead CSX Intermodal
  • Indonesia vows 'shoot on sight' maritime security
  • May charges NOL volume
  • U.S plans new tariffs on some Chinese furniture
  • Shanghai, Tianjin trade booms

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 21, 2004
  • EU discussion paper hints at 4056/86 repeal as preliminary Review conclusion
    A discussion-paper on EU regulation 4056/86 seems to be indicating an end to liner conferences' immunity to anti-trust legislation, according to the European Shippers' Council (ESC).
  • Coscon close to debut on Hong Kong exchange
    Shares in state-owned Cosco Container Lines (Coscon) will be offered on the Hong Kong main board before the end of the year, aiming to raise at least US$1billion.
  • Fremantle courts MSC for third terminal
  • Barge industry threatens to surcharge Antwerp for excessive delays
  • Volumes up for Adriatic's Koper
  • APMT set to participate in Cameroon privatisation
  • CN and Prince Rupert target west-coast advantage
  • Cosco Pacific Chinese terminals outperform May 2003
  • Hanjin Shipping's container freight index in May increases further
  • Seyang takes over Chinese container manufacturer
  • TS Lines becomes Gwangyang's fifth maiden caller this year

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 21, 2004
  • Stelmar still stout
    Greek owner closes at record high with no signs of post-OMI collapse yet evident.
  • Summer sizzles for tanker stocks
    Firms storm to 52-week highs at summer solstice as 'seasonally weak' quarter doesn't look so weak.
  • Stolt probes widen
    Koreans, Canadians now investigating anti-trust allegations against chemical carrier.
  • Iraq resumes tanker loadings
    Pipeline repairs allow partial return to normal after last week's sabotage attempts.
  • American Club in $25m cash call
    Shipowners again told to dig in their pockets as New York based P&I mutual is hit by higher claims.
  • Barwil in Denholm link
    Wilh Wilhelmsen takes a 40% stake in Scottish shipowner's port agency business.
  • Greenpeace hangs on to bulker
    Good Faith capesize prevented from discharging in GM protest off UK port.
  • Russian oil tankers pose threat?
    Norwegian environmental group names ships carrying cargoes in northern waters.
  • Western Bulk escapes costs
    Californian port cannot recover legal costs from Norwegian charterer of grounded vessel.
  • Oltenita goes for bonds
    Romanian yard seeks to pay workers with short-term debt issue.
  • UK seafarer numbers rise
    More Brits opt for life on the ocean waves in surprise reversal of recent crew trend.
  • Vianayard snares state order
    Portguese shipbuilder wins much-needed deal for two pollution control vessels.
  • Sparrows Point takes wing again
    Baltimore yard relaunched as industrial park, but shiprepair tenants still needed.
  • China Shipping eyes bond issue
    Chinese shipowner looks to convertible bond issue to raise $240m to go towards fleet expansion.
  • Volgaflot to decide on tie-up
    Investors vote this week on whether to take managerial control of sister firm North-Western Shipping.
  • New tack for Daewoo sell-off
    Largest shareholder Korea Development Bank eyes up other options for disposing of yard stake.
  • Greece looks to ship services
    Maritime chiefs cast envious eyes towards London as they bid to capitalise on shipowning strength.
  • Jumbo face injury lawsuit
    A man injured when the ship he was working aboard overturned in Albany is suing the owners.
  • Freeport LNG gets green light
    US' Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gives Cheniere's baby final approval.
  • Moran seals navy contract
    Connecticut firm to provide towage services to the US military in deal potentially worth $41m.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 21, 2004
  • Groups oppose U.S. Coast Guard approval of non-U.S. ship security plans
  • U.S. House passes bill with maritime 'tonnage tax'
  • EC informal analysis recommends end of conference antitrust immunity
  • Keller appointed chairman of U.S. carrier equipment association
  • U.S., China air agreement further opens bilateral market
  • Truck manifest nears completion
  • Study calls for intermodal chassis inspection legislation in U.S.
  • Deringer chief confident with firm's position on U.S./Canadian border
  • U.S. Customs seeks more money for security programs
  • Legislators concerned about uncollected customs duties
  • ITDS makes technical progress, still seeks buy-in from agencies
  • Customs helps importers navigate new global rules on textile quotas
  • DHS eagerly awaits COAC container security recommendations
  • COAC members prepare to rotate
  • Le Havre acquires three more container cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 21, 2004
  • EU eyes liner conferences yet again
    The EU competition directorate has once again put the liner shipping competition exemption into question. In a discussion paper, the ...
  • UK Tonnage Tax undermined by the EU scheme
    Draft EU Guidelines on state aid to maritime industries create problems for the UK Tonnage Tax scheme, according to shipping ...
  • Maritime toll road in Western Norway
    The maritime service industry, in bunkering and other supplies, is suffering as a result of the new "safety fee" imposed ...

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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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