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March 26, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA eyes terminal at China's Nansha Port
    PSA Corporation is keen to invest and operate a fifth mainland China container terminal in Nansha, at the mouth of the booming Pearl River Delta manufacturing area, and expects nearby Shenzhen terminals to overtake Shanghai in container throughput this year, its new China head revealed.
  • China to overtake S Korea, Japan as biggest shipbuilder: academic
    CHINA will overtake both South Korea and Japan as the world's biggest shipbuilding nation by 2015, leveraging its labour cost advantages and productivity improvements, but must cut manpower and reduce its reliance on foreign expertise, industry experts say.
  • Cosco Shipping expects profit to double this year
    COSCO Shipping Co, a unit of China's biggest shipping company, said profit this year may almost double after it acquires 40 second-hand vessels from its controlling shareholder for 376 million yuan .
  • P&O Ports Canada plans US$98m expansion
    P&O Ports Canada said it plans to invest C$130 million during the next 18 months, doubling the capacity of its Vancouver container terminal.
Air and Land Transport
  • SAS clinches deals with labour unions
    SAS Group, the largest Nordic airline, said it reached agreements with its 39 labour unions that will help it save 1.5 billion kronor a year by 2005 in an effort to return to the carrier to profit.
  • US Airways seeks pay cuts to ward off Southwest threat
  • Alitalia adds routes as it charts path to profits
  • Loss to narrow 79% this year: Indian Airlines
  • Japan's trains speed to punctuality record
  • Tiger Air to lease four Airbus A320s
Admiralty Casebook
  • Demise charter claim dismissed as a sham to avoid liability
    THE High Court last month dismissed a claim by a shipowner that it had 'demise chartered' two of its vessels, ruling that the alleged demise charter was nothing but a sham to avoid liability for the loss of cargo that it had contracted to carry.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA eyes terminal at China's Nansha Port
    PSA Corporation is keen to invest and operate a fifth mainland China container terminal in Nansha, at the mouth of the booming Pearl River Delta manufacturing area, and expects nearby Shenzhen terminals to overtake Shanghai in container throughput this year, its new China head revealed.
  • China to overtake S Korea, Japan as biggest shipbuilder: academic
    CHINA will overtake both South Korea and Japan as the world's biggest shipbuilding nation by 2015, leveraging its labour cost advantages and productivity improvements, but must cut manpower and reduce its reliance on foreign expertise, industry experts say.
  • Cosco Shipping expects profit to double this year
    COSCO Shipping Co, a unit of China's biggest shipping company, said profit this year may almost double after it acquires 40 second-hand vessels from its controlling shareholder for 376 million yuan .
  • P&O Ports Canada plans US$98m expansion
    P&O Ports Canada said it plans to invest C$130 million during the next 18 months, doubling the capacity of its Vancouver container terminal.
Air and Land Transport
  • SAS clinches deals with labour unions
    SAS Group, the largest Nordic airline, said it reached agreements with its 39 labour unions that will help it save 1.5 billion kronor a year by 2005 in an effort to return to the carrier to profit.
  • US Airways seeks pay cuts to ward off Southwest threat
  • Alitalia adds routes as it charts path to profits
  • Loss to narrow 79% this year: Indian Airlines
  • Japan's trains speed to punctuality record
  • Tiger Air to lease four Airbus A320s
Admiralty Casebook
  • Demise charter claim dismissed as a sham to avoid liability
    THE High Court last month dismissed a claim by a shipowner that it had 'demise chartered' two of its vessels, ruling that the alleged demise charter was nothing but a sham to avoid liability for the loss of cargo that it had contracted to carry.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA eyes terminal at China's Nansha Port
    PSA Corporation is keen to invest and operate a fifth mainland China container terminal in Nansha, at the mouth of the booming Pearl River Delta manufacturing area, and expects nearby Shenzhen terminals to overtake Shanghai in container throughput this year, its new China head revealed.
  • China to overtake S Korea, Japan as biggest shipbuilder: academic
    CHINA will overtake both South Korea and Japan as the world's biggest shipbuilding nation by 2015, leveraging its labour cost advantages and productivity improvements, but must cut manpower and reduce its reliance on foreign expertise, industry experts say.
  • Cosco Shipping expects profit to double this year
    COSCO Shipping Co, a unit of China's biggest shipping company, said profit this year may almost double after it acquires 40 second-hand vessels from its controlling shareholder for 376 million yuan .
  • P&O Ports Canada plans US$98m expansion
    P&O Ports Canada said it plans to invest C$130 million during the next 18 months, doubling the capacity of its Vancouver container terminal.
Air and Land Transport
  • SAS clinches deals with labour unions
    SAS Group, the largest Nordic airline, said it reached agreements with its 39 labour unions that will help it save 1.5 billion kronor a year by 2005 in an effort to return to the carrier to profit.
  • US Airways seeks pay cuts to ward off Southwest threat
  • Alitalia adds routes as it charts path to profits
  • Loss to narrow 79% this year: Indian Airlines
  • Japan's trains speed to punctuality record
  • Tiger Air to lease four Airbus A320s
Admiralty Casebook
  • Demise charter claim dismissed as a sham to avoid liability
    THE High Court last month dismissed a claim by a shipowner that it had 'demise chartered' two of its vessels, ruling that the alleged demise charter was nothing but a sham to avoid liability for the loss of cargo that it had contracted to carry.

Sched Netweb site
  • Canada Maritime launches second Pacific Gateway service
  • Throughput at Tianjin surges
  • Hatsu Marine to operate ELS service
  • Norasia's NCX service to call at Chiwan port
  • Scramble to equip US ports with radiation scanners
  • FS Mackenzie opens St Petersburg office
  • Dragonair cargo throughput rises in February
  • TNT provides courier service for Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
  • SAS implements new group structure
  • Alaska airports given US$27M for safety, expansion works

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Vineet Nayyar on GE Shipping's Board
  • DCM Hyundai starts delivering high cube containers to SCLC
  • Ship movement in Chittagong port risky: Experts
  • Indian banks want to cash in on Indo-Pak bonhomie - Queue up to set up branches
  • India may bag deal to supply 1 lakh t wheat to Jordan
  • Granite exports likely to total Rs 2,500-crore in 2003-04
  • ITA plans tea auction centre in Dubai
  • Vizag DLB increases levy on export cargo
  • Haldia Dock throughput set to cross 32 m tonnes
  • Dubai Ports International emerges highest bidder - Bidding for Vallarpadam ICTT
  • Air cargo trade likely to register 10 pc growth
  • Jet begins daily service to Colombo
  • Pharma industry records 13 pc growth in February
  • ICRA warns of fiscal deficit crossing 4.8 pc of GDP
  • Cement production shows 10.8 pc growth in Feb.
  • Inflation dips to 4.9 pc
  • IMC plans proactive presence in exploring trade relations in Gulf - Signs MoU with Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry
  • Naushad Forbes new Chairman of CII State Council
  • Hyderabad to hold world foodtec show
  • IMC workshop on e-filing of service tax returns
  • Ficci to hold national judicial meet on April 10

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 25, 2004
  • Tightening supply pushes US East Coast markets higher
  • Montreal barge back mid-April, Seaway opening on schedule
    The annual opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway was on schedule for today. With more vessels passing by Montreal, the local bunker market is expected to return to life after winter hibernation.
  • High winds hamper Turkish bunker deliveries
    Bunker deliveries left to discretion of barge master with winds of gale force 6 and 7 forecast into the weekend, players report
  • Congestion persists in Singapore, supporting bunker market
    In addition to the tankers clogging up terminals due to cargo loading operations, some said recent healthy bunker demand contributed to the terminal congestion. "Any little peak in demand can cause delivery problems" one supplier commented.
  • Gas oil values seen rebounding on stock draw and higher demand
    There was keen buying in the physical gas oil market today. A drop in Singapore's stock levels of middle distillates and expectations of rising Chinese demand were also supportive.
  • Tokyo avails tighten into the end of March
  • Study: Ships are biggest urban polluters in US
    New Los Angeles terminal enabling ships at dock to turn off engines and use onshore power soon to be unveiled, say reports
  • Singapore residual stocks fall despite arbitrage arrivals
    With more fuel oil cargoes arriving, the draw could be temporary. Meanwhile, Chinese buyers were sourcing more fuel oil from Singapore in March, a trend forecast to continue in April.
  • AP Moeller expected to announce 27% profit jump
    Poll results suggest high oil prices offset slide in dollar against Danish crown, boosting profits.
  • Society chief says double-hulls not enough
    Bernard Anne from Bureau Veritas warns that 'mega' containerships, now carrying up to 18,000 mt of fuel, were potentially a major risk of bunker spills.
  • Rotterdam: Barges firm despite softer crude
  • One-day national strike to disrupt bunker deliveries in Italy

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 25, 2004
  • inet-logistics GmbH takes home the German ASP Award 2004
  • Mali gives go ahead to Mali/Burkina/Ghana highway
  • MOL Logistics to participate in WBLP project
  • Kombiverkehr launches new Bremen/Mannheim blocktrain
  • KLM to launch services to three new destinations
  • Maiden voyage of Brittany Ferries' "Pont Aven"
  • Levitin to head new Russian Ministry of Transport

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 25, 2004
  • P&O ports to run Vancouver terminal
  • Tidewater issue earnings warning
  • Manila box terminal set to meet ISPS deadline
  • Paul Powell dies

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 25, 2004
  • New IMO sewage regs on way
    MEPC meets next week
  • Austal USA launches Lake Express
    Largest vessel yet from Mobile facility

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 25, 2004
  • Port of Longview sees growth year in 2003
  • US rail freight counts continue string of up weeks
  • Crowley Memorial Scholarship goes to Williams-Mystic students
  • Corps of Engineers wants input on Oregon coastal dredging plans
  • Hatsu Marine will replace Evergreen Marine in ELS

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Shell follows Blair into Libya
    ROYAL Dutch/Shell is set to build a liquefied natural gas and exploration business in Libya, following other European oil companies, after signing an agreement with the Libyan National Oil Corp yesterday.
  • Stelios shelves hiring of easyCruise boss
    STELIOS Haji-Ioannou has shelved plans to recruit a chief executive for his fledgling easyCruise venture, and settled on hiring a marine director instead.
  • Scarce boxes a boon for lines
    CONTAINER lines have been stung by a massive increase in equipment costs since the start of the year as rocketing steel prices hit manufacturers. But this may not be bad news for the carriers.
  • Lloyd Triestino in Canada venture
    LLOYD Triestino and CMA CGM are to launch a service between northern Europe and Canada next month, writes Janet Porter.
  • Buoyant TT Club eyes upgrade
    LEADERS of the Through Transport Club are confident the mutual is on track to persuade a top credit rating agency to restore the prized A rating it lost in 2001.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 25, 2004
  • Blohm+Voss to bid for Pride repair
    HAMBURG shipbuilder/repairer Blohm+Voss has put in a bid to repair the damage caused to the NCL cruise ship Pride of America by its part-submerging at Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven
  • Smit does not fear watchdog probes
    SMIT Internationale stressed today that it does not fear the investigation being carried out into its activities by Dutch competition watchdog Nma
  • Dover unfazed by haulier claim
    THE UK's Port of Dover has dismissed hauliers' claims that congestion was forcing many to abandon the Dover Straits' ports for the East Coast
  • Dubai emerges as Cochin contender
    DUBAI Port International has today emerged as one of two successful bidders for Cochin's long awaited transhipment terminal development
  • TT Club refocusing pays off
    TT Club's policy of focusing on positive underwriting results and dropping loss-making and marginal business paid off in the 2003 financial year
  • UK invests to take loads off roads
    AN innovative 2,211dwt multi-purpose pontoon vessel has been launched in the UK to take abnormal indivisible loads off UK roads
  • Mombasa delays penalised
  • Uneasy truce at Paranagua
  • Killer blow for Pakistani breakers
  • Short sea responds to rail blockage
  • Terrorism, piracy converge
  • Tugs sent to secure tanker Everton
  • Start-up for Uruguay wood port
  • Healthy profits for Cosco Pacific

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 25, 2004
  • Calif. ports pursue balanced approach
    Los Angeles-Long Beach wants to accommodate growth, protect region's quality of life.
  • At NCBFAA: Broker exams simplified
    Changes in testing format coming next month.
  • Seaway opens, foiling appeals for injunction
  • Spero to be acting deputy Customs commissioner
  • FMC to discuss Chinese carriers' exemptions, restrictions
  • Canmar launches second Canada-Asia service
  • IES offers service for advance manifests in Canada
  • MSC to start Asia-Northern Europe service
  • Lufthansa posts record loss
  • India's Nehru port to add fourth container terminal
  • Ports still a terror target, hearing told
  • Steel shortage hits boxes, shipbuilding
  • House committee approves highway spending bill
  • Calls for increased U.S. rail security

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 25, 2004
  • Steel shortage prevents Singamas from taking forward orders
    Container builder Singamas has confirmed the severe shortage in steel is preventing the company accepting any forward orders beyond May this year.
  • New Asian feeders as MSC streamlines Capricorn service
  • Nervous Auckland bans TOL ship
  • Lloyd Triestino announces new North Europe to Montreal service
  • Lloyd Triestino and CMA CGM to add second PTP call to ADEX
  • Yang Ming deliveries offer competitive edge
  • Dubai Ports International wins Cochin Port bidding
  • Pohang to construct container terminals
  • APL takes control of Russian and CIS operations
  • CP Ships settles US$525million revolving credit facility
  • Houston contests poor grade in port rankings
  • French chairman-designate aims to soothe Eurotunnel rebels
  • Apology: Botulism not a factor in CA boxes

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 25, 2004
  • OMI still vulnerable?
    Lawyers say jurist could hit Connecticut tanker owner harder if new allegations stand up.
  • TT Club jilts Bolero
    Insurance mutual walks off the floor as it writes down investment in slow moving electronic bill of lading venture.
  • 'T' for Texas, terror too
    FBI warns US Gulf refineries that they may be targets of terrorist attacks, but says it can't corroborate threat.
  • OMI reports pollution charges
    Company uncertain how allegation of 'Marpol' violation by crew member might affect pending sentencing in earlier criminal case.
  • Hual turns to Croatia
    Leif Hoegh's car carrier arm charters two partly owned newbuildings to be built at Uljanik.
  • Yachtsman at the helm
    Chemical tanker owner Johan Hvide of Bergen based Seatrans is elected president of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association.
  • Nenaco cash talks in peril
    Bust-up between Philippine owner and shipyard threatens new investment.
  • Fredriksen ready to spend again
    Tanker owner linked to funding for Royal Nedlloyd buy out of P&O's box stake.
  • UK ferry numbers down
    International voyages fall in 2003, but more passengers use domestic routes.
  • Smit doubles its money
    Dutch salvage outfit benefits from spate of casualties and boom in heavy lift business during 2003.
  • PTP wins eastbound call
    Lloyd Triestino and CMA-CGM's China-Adriatic Express expands service with extra Malaysian stop.
  • Another bump for Polembros
    Panamax bulker collision is second this week for Greek owner.
  • Unions call for subsidy protest
    Members urged to turn out in support of state aid for struggling Dutch yards.
  • Pepel exports resume
    Sierra Leone to renovate Atlantic port in bid to revive war ravaged iron ore trade.
  • Another Dutch yard in trouble
    FNV union may force bankruptcy at Schram & Van Beek over unpaid wages.
  • Belize claims flag progress
    Central American register aiming for acceptance as it attracts biggest ever ship.
  • Auckland agrees dredging deal
    New Zealand port appoints contractor for Axis Fergusson container terminal reclamation work.
  • Horizon renews with Maersk
    US liner operator extends terminal and equipment agreements with Danish giant's US arm.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 25, 2004
  • China Shipping switches transpacific service to Qingdao
  • Yang Ming names first of three new 5,500-TEU ships
  • Evergreen opens offices in three Indian cities
  • NVOCCs share stage at NCBFAA convention
  • U.S. to start free-trade negotiations with Colombia
  • Dock labor says its container seal checks help in war against terrorism
  • U.S. ports still ponder security-related fees
  • Study blames environmental record of major U.S. ports
  • COSCO Pacific reports 51% jump in Chinese box volumes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 25, 2004
  • Höegh takes stakes in car carriers ordered by Gram
    HUAL has signed a long-term charter for two car carriers ordered by the Norwegian investor Peter Gram from Uljanik ...
  • 1,000 SECU-boxes to Varberg
    Terminal West in Varberg on the West Coast of Sweden has won an order to store and adjust 1,000 giant ...
  • Swedish Parliament: Tonnage tax an urgent issue
    The Swedish Parliament has put pressure on the Swedish Government by calling the inquiry into a tonnage based tax system ...

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