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May 24, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asian voice clearly heard at IMO: chief
    THE Asian maritime voice is clearly heard at the International Maritime Organisation , despite perceptions to the contrary, according to its secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos.
  • Only 5 Philippine flagged ships meet ISPS code
    ONLY five ships out of the 165 vessels under the Philippine registry have complied with the International Ships and Port Facility Security Code.
  • Over 200 missing after storm overturns ferry
    MORE than 200 people were reported missing yesterday after a ferry capsized in Bangladesh, officials said.
  • Shipping Australia welcomes greater inspection
    SHIPPING Australia has welcomed moves by the Australian government to raise the level of customs inspections of ships visiting Australian ports.
  • Norway's Camillo Eitzen to raise US$60m in listing
    CAMILLO Eitzen & Co, a Norwegian shipping company, plans to raise about US$60 million in an initial public offering to fund expansion of its fleet.
Air and Land Transport
  • World pays heavy price for global airline boom
    IN Sydney airport's crowded international terminal, passengers make last-minute passport checks or fret over toddlers in pushchairs as they wait in the snaking queue to check in for the 23-hour flight to London.
  • US Airways seeks 'partnership' with unions
  • Bookings to Pacific islands double on low fares: Air NZ
  • Roof collapse at Paris airport kills 6 people
  • Log Book
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    EVEN with the return from holidays in the Far East, the levels of activity remained low throughout the week as the dry bulk chartering rates remained under downward pressure.
Liner Scene
  • NOL will do well not to put all its eggs into one basket
    SO, well done to Neptune Orient Lines for its much improved results.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asian voice clearly heard at IMO: chief
    THE Asian maritime voice is clearly heard at the International Maritime Organisation , despite perceptions to the contrary, according to its secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos.
  • Only 5 Philippine flagged ships meet ISPS code
    ONLY five ships out of the 165 vessels under the Philippine registry have complied with the International Ships and Port Facility Security Code.
  • Over 200 missing after storm overturns ferry
    MORE than 200 people were reported missing yesterday after a ferry capsized in Bangladesh, officials said.
  • Shipping Australia welcomes greater inspection
    SHIPPING Australia has welcomed moves by the Australian government to raise the level of customs inspections of ships visiting Australian ports.
  • Norway's Camillo Eitzen to raise US$60m in listing
    CAMILLO Eitzen & Co, a Norwegian shipping company, plans to raise about US$60 million in an initial public offering to fund expansion of its fleet.
Air and Land Transport
  • World pays heavy price for global airline boom
    IN Sydney airport's crowded international terminal, passengers make last-minute passport checks or fret over toddlers in pushchairs as they wait in the snaking queue to check in for the 23-hour flight to London.
  • US Airways seeks 'partnership' with unions
  • Bookings to Pacific islands double on low fares: Air NZ
  • Roof collapse at Paris airport kills 6 people
  • Log Book
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    EVEN with the return from holidays in the Far East, the levels of activity remained low throughout the week as the dry bulk chartering rates remained under downward pressure.
Liner Scene
  • NOL will do well not to put all its eggs into one basket
    SO, well done to Neptune Orient Lines for its much improved results.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asian voice clearly heard at IMO: chief
    THE Asian maritime voice is clearly heard at the International Maritime Organisation , despite perceptions to the contrary, according to its secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos.
  • Only 5 Philippine flagged ships meet ISPS code
    ONLY five ships out of the 165 vessels under the Philippine registry have complied with the International Ships and Port Facility Security Code.
  • Over 200 missing after storm overturns ferry
    MORE than 200 people were reported missing yesterday after a ferry capsized in Bangladesh, officials said.
  • Shipping Australia welcomes greater inspection
    SHIPPING Australia has welcomed moves by the Australian government to raise the level of customs inspections of ships visiting Australian ports.
  • Norway's Camillo Eitzen to raise US$60m in listing
    CAMILLO Eitzen & Co, a Norwegian shipping company, plans to raise about US$60 million in an initial public offering to fund expansion of its fleet.
Air and Land Transport
  • World pays heavy price for global airline boom
    IN Sydney airport's crowded international terminal, passengers make last-minute passport checks or fret over toddlers in pushchairs as they wait in the snaking queue to check in for the 23-hour flight to London.
  • US Airways seeks 'partnership' with unions
  • Bookings to Pacific islands double on low fares: Air NZ
  • Roof collapse at Paris airport kills 6 people
  • Log Book
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    EVEN with the return from holidays in the Far East, the levels of activity remained low throughout the week as the dry bulk chartering rates remained under downward pressure.
Liner Scene
  • NOL will do well not to put all its eggs into one basket
    SO, well done to Neptune Orient Lines for its much improved results.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asian voice clearly heard at IMO: chief
    THE Asian maritime voice is clearly heard at the International Maritime Organisation , despite perceptions to the contrary, according to its secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos.
  • Only 5 Philippine flagged ships meet ISPS code
    ONLY five ships out of the 165 vessels under the Philippine registry have complied with the International Ships and Port Facility Security Code.
  • Over 200 missing after storm overturns ferry
    MORE than 200 people were reported missing yesterday after a ferry capsized in Bangladesh, officials said.
  • Shipping Australia welcomes greater inspection
    SHIPPING Australia has welcomed moves by the Australian government to raise the level of customs inspections of ships visiting Australian ports.
  • Norway's Camillo Eitzen to raise US$60m in listing
    CAMILLO Eitzen & Co, a Norwegian shipping company, plans to raise about US$60 million in an initial public offering to fund expansion of its fleet.
Air and Land Transport
  • World pays heavy price for global airline boom
    IN Sydney airport's crowded international terminal, passengers make last-minute passport checks or fret over toddlers in pushchairs as they wait in the snaking queue to check in for the 23-hour flight to London.
  • US Airways seeks 'partnership' with unions
  • Bookings to Pacific islands double on low fares: Air NZ
  • Roof collapse at Paris airport kills 6 people
  • Log Book
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    EVEN with the return from holidays in the Far East, the levels of activity remained low throughout the week as the dry bulk chartering rates remained under downward pressure.
Liner Scene
  • NOL will do well not to put all its eggs into one basket
    SO, well done to Neptune Orient Lines for its much improved results.

Sched Netweb site
  • Logistics conference promotes HK logistics strengths
  • PONL set to become more externally focussed
  • Terminal operators at Kwai Chung face difficult months ahead
  • MOL climbs ladder in latest Forbes ranking
  • Gulf Air reports improved net loss
  • New financing arrangement for Evergreen International Aviation
  • PAL, Royal Brunei in code-share deal
  • Sweet 16 for Emirates as it wins another cargo airline award

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Essar Shipping net goes up by 13 pc
  • OOCL announces customised AMS service - Direct, fixed-day weekly service ex-MICT and NSICT
  • PL Shipping & Logistics awarded ISO certificate
  • Domestic shipping firms set sail for Singapore bourse
  • Study finds India's tariff binding ignoring import sensitivity
  • Ramifications & benefits of enlarged European Union for Indian trade spelt out
  • Logistics company to set up warehousing facility in Europe for knitwear exporters
  • Chinese poised to bite into luscious Andhra mango
  • Govt set to cut base price for soya oil imports - Global palm oil suppliers worried
  • KoPT opens single-window computer system at KDS
  • CONCOR augments facilities at ICD-Dadri
  • CII draws up 7-pt agenda to give industry sharper teeth in global arena
  • Economy will attain great heights under Dr Manmohan Singh, avers Fieo chief
  • Rajasthan CHA Association's new office-bearers elected

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 21, 2004
  • Hong Kong players seek new OPL position
    Hong Kong may see business severely effected when new regulations ban ships from anchoring at the present OPL position.
  • Singapore: Car carrier sinks following collision with VLCC
    Antipollution craft continue to monitor the situation in Singapore today following a collision between a car carrier and a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) carrying 279,949 tonnes of crude oil, six kilometres south-east of Sentosa Island.
  • West African bunker markets end week on a high
    West Africa bucked the market trend this week as prices dipped at the beginning of this week although crude oil prices were at an all-time high.
  • Oil falls for second day ahead of Amsterdam talks
    OPEC under pressure to supply more oil, but would raising quotas really help?
  • Mixed price picture from Baltic bunker market
    Supply conditions improving and prices mostly softer today.
  • Chinese absence leaves abundance of off-spec product
    IFO380/IFO180 bunker price spread slips from last week's highs, but high costs continue to render blending unprofitable, say reports.
  • Rotterdam market holds firm
  • IMO chief seeks International cooperation on terrorism-piracy
  • Refinery problems cause more supply concerns in Uruguay
  • Brazilian supplier resumes IFO380 deliveries
  • ISPS code: Worrying figures as deadline looms
    With just 40 days remaining for the certification of ships' security measures under the ISPS code, it has emerged that the vast majority of the worlds ships still do not comply, leaving them exposed to loss of insurance and a ban from ports.

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 21, 2004
  • China's wheat imports to more than double
  • ITF fury at IMO's bulker hull U-turn
  • Beware of jumping on bulker boom bandwagon, says Moore Stephens
  • Lykes Lines expand US-S America service
  • Hutchison "to buy into CSCL"

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 21, 2004
  • Shipping groups join to form security council
  • US rail freight traffic continues string of up weeks
  • Commonwealth Business Media buys maritime publishing company
  • Port of Tacoma taps Taormina to lead international auto business
  • DHS sets new security rules for US passenger rail systems

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Festival's investors give up the battle to stay in business
    SHAREHOLDERS of the Festival Cruises group's main Italian operating company have finally pronounced themselves ready to call off their four-and-a-half-month battle to keep the company in business.
  • Bank takes over Poulides cruise agency
    ITALIAN bank Banca Carige has taken control of Medov, the Italian cruise agency formerly controlled by Festival Cruises chairman George Poulides.
  • ITF condemns 'U-turn' on double hull bulk carriers
    THE International Transport Workers Federation has condemned what it termed the "extraordinary U-turn" made by International Maritime Organi- zation administrations, following last week's reversal of plans to make bulkers carrying high density cargo built after 2007 double hull by international law.
  • ISPS deadline will bring delays but no major disruption, Intertanko chief says
    INTERTANKO chairman Stephen Van Dyck expects there will be delays for ships when the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code comes into force on July 1, but it will not be a "train wreck".
  • USCG warns code will cause delays at Houston
    US COAST Guard officials in Houston, the biggest oil port in the US, anticipated that there would be traffic delays at the port from July 1, when the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code comes into force and security checks on incoming vessels get under way in earnest.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 21, 2004

  • THE chairman of Izar was replaced today as the future of the ailing Spanish shipbuilding group looked even more uncertain
  • California wants port emissions cap
    CALIFORNIA State Assembly has approved a bill to cap air pollution from ships and cargo operations at Long Beach and Los Angeles, according to AP today
  • Proposal to end ghost ship impasse
    GHOST ships may have an easier path to the scrap yard if a bill introduced yesterday by Congressman Phil English is passed
  • Two new tanker berths for Dalian
    CHINA is to add two new berths for 50,000dwt tankers at Dalian's dedicated petrochemical terminal, according to energy ministry publication PetroChina
  • LNG permit sought in US Gulf
    COMPASS Port has sought permission to build a deep water LNG gas terminal in the Gulf of Mexico off Alabama
  • Filipino seafarers may be taxed
    A PROPOSAL to collect taxes from millions of Filipino workers overseas, including its more than 200,000 seafarers working on ocean-going ships, is gaining ground
  • No surprise as Li moves in on CSCL
  • Peter Pan pod problems
  • Refugee ship taken in tow
  • PD Ports sees Dibden opportunity
  • Moratinos in hot water over Gib
  • HNS Convention moves ahead
  • Costa visit supports Ankara move
  • Mitropoulos to hear Asian concerns

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 21, 2004
  • New pact for NY longshoremen
    International Longshoremen's Association and the New York Shipping Association have tentatively agreed on a local contract for the Port of New York and New Jersey.
  • Trade: Feds should regulate security
    Customs & Border Protection measures making companies more efficient by forcing them to take a closer look at their operations, executives say.
  • Dems urge Bush to boost highway spending
  • UPS may take Airbus superjumbo: Report
  • Singapore backs U.S. sea patrols
  • EU pact boosts Russia WTO bid
  • Lykes launches second Gulf-Brazil service
  • U.S. screening containers in Tokyo
  • U.S., EU close to open skies deal
  • BNSF sets LA lift records
  • Battista, Exel executive, dies
  • Offer for MC Shipping extended
  • Port of Houston to review Bayport contracts

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 21, 2004
  • Suape dockers prepare for battle
    Dockers at Brazil's Tecon Suape are preparing for industrial action as today's deadline, set by the stevedores' union, for Tecon terminal administrators to start contract negotiations passed.
  • Li Ka-shing to buy 10% of CSCL stock
    Hutchison chief Li Ka-shing will spend up to US$120 million to buy 10% stake in China Shipping Containers Lines' (CSCL) initial public offering when it lists on the HK Stock Exchange in mid-June.
  • Cosco terminals expected to sustain this year's growth
  • CSAV partners CMA CGM in ECSA service
  • Team Lines sets up third loop
  • Congress set to halt India's privatisation programme
  • Rickmers orders two more 4,250TEU ships
  • Lines lift Canary rates
  • Correction: 'Level playing field' needed in South China terminal industry

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 21, 2004
  • MC takeover bid extended
    Burke Investments leaves offer on the table for another 7 days.
  • Case dropped against Greenpeace
    Judge throws out US government charges using 'prostitute' law.
  • Jinhui revels in "remarkable" result
    Chinese bulk carrier owner plans move from lucrative spot charters in change of strategy.
  • HMM wraps up boxship order
    Korean owner confirms $250m deal for three 6,800-teu ships at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • Sasebo slims loss
    Japanese shipbuilder forecasts a return to profit this year.
  • Li Ka-Shing linked to CSCL
    Asia's richest man is said to be interested in participating in stock listing of Chinese container line.
  • Tokai cutting losses
    Japanese ferry owner had a better first quarter and is predicting a profit this year.
  • CSAV targets India
    Chilean container line has big plans for its Europe to India operations.
  • TEN ties-up Silia T
    Unnamed Russian oil company takes Tsakos Energy Navigation suezmax on charter for two years.
  • Tamai slides deeper into the red
    Things go from bad to worse for Japanese bulker player as it forecasts an increase in losses.
  • Inui on the rebound
    Fortunes of Japanese bulker owner transformed by strong market in year to 31 March.
  • Strong start at Bintulu
    Increase in LNG shipping activity helps lift first quarter profits at listed Malaysian port operator.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 21, 2004
  • Lykes adds U.S. Gulf/Venezuela/Brazil service
  • Guonason named president, CEO of Eimskip
  • NOAA forecasts average year for Pacific cyclones
  • Cargo contributes to Singapore Airline's bottom line
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes carriers see increased dry bulk volumes in April
  • NCBFAA weighs in on bioterror rules
  • U.S. starts Andean free-trade agreement negotiations
  • U.S. soybean shippers support free trade if other countries cooperate
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife investigation nets numerous arrests in Brazil
  • CSI screening begins at second Japanese port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 21, 2004
  • Easy ship transfer in EU through new directive
    The new transfer of ships regulations will enter into force on 20 May. They regulations cover the transfer of ships ...
  • Danish multi-supply vessel in "Prestige" recover work
    Esvagt, subsidiary of Em. Z. Svitzer A/S, has signed their multi-purpose supply ship "Esvagt Connector" for a period ...
  • No mandatory rules for dubble hull on dry bulkers
    Greece won a fierce row with the U.K. in the IMO Maritime Safety Committee, and as a result there will ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
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