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February 27, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Analysts cast doubts on lines' rosy rate outlook
    THE upbeat freight rate outlook of Neptune Orient Lines and other major container shipping groups has been questioned by some analysts, who have predicted a severe slowdown in growth ahead.
  • MISC chalks up 71% rise in net profit
    HOT on the heels of Neptune Orient Lines' announcement of record profits on Tuesday, the Malaysia International Shipping Corp posted a 71.3 per cent rise in net profit for the first three quarters, in part thanks to its American Eagle Tankers division.
  • Hanjin Heavy's profit up
    HANJIN Heavy Industries & Construction Co said net income rose 3.5 per cent last year to 24.8 billion won .
Air and Land Transport
  • Commercial aircraft market already in upswing: Airbus
    THE commercial aircraft market is recovering, European plane maker Airbus SAS said on Wednesday, giving an upbeat outlook for an industry that has suffered the shocks of economic slowdown, Sept 11, the Iraq war and Sars.
  • China Airlines seen nearly doubling profit in '04
  • Asia air traffic down 10% last year
  • Thai Airways to spend US$186m on major revamp
  • AirAsia, CAE sign training deal
  • Japan Airlines' cracked engines repaired previously
Admiralty Casebook
  • Consignee can compel carrier to arbitrate claim for delivery delays
    A US appeals court has allowed the consignee of a cargo of gasoil to compel the carrier to arbitrate its claim for delays in the delivery of the cargo, even though the consignee was not a signatory to the charterparty that contained the arbitration clause.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Analysts cast doubts on lines' rosy rate outlook
    THE upbeat freight rate outlook of Neptune Orient Lines and other major container shipping groups has been questioned by some analysts, who have predicted a severe slowdown in growth ahead.
  • MISC chalks up 71% rise in net profit
    HOT on the heels of Neptune Orient Lines' announcement of record profits on Tuesday, the Malaysia International Shipping Corp posted a 71.3 per cent rise in net profit for the first three quarters, in part thanks to its American Eagle Tankers division.
  • Hanjin Heavy's profit up
    HANJIN Heavy Industries & Construction Co said net income rose 3.5 per cent last year to 24.8 billion won .
Air and Land Transport
  • Commercial aircraft market already in upswing: Airbus
    THE commercial aircraft market is recovering, European plane maker Airbus SAS said on Wednesday, giving an upbeat outlook for an industry that has suffered the shocks of economic slowdown, Sept 11, the Iraq war and Sars.
  • China Airlines seen nearly doubling profit in '04
  • Asia air traffic down 10% last year
  • Thai Airways to spend US$186m on major revamp
  • AirAsia, CAE sign training deal
  • Japan Airlines' cracked engines repaired previously
Admiralty Casebook
  • Consignee can compel carrier to arbitrate claim for delivery delays
    A US appeals court has allowed the consignee of a cargo of gasoil to compel the carrier to arbitrate its claim for delays in the delivery of the cargo, even though the consignee was not a signatory to the charterparty that contained the arbitration clause.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Analysts cast doubts on lines' rosy rate outlook
    THE upbeat freight rate outlook of Neptune Orient Lines and other major container shipping groups has been questioned by some analysts, who have predicted a severe slowdown in growth ahead.
  • MISC chalks up 71% rise in net profit
    HOT on the heels of Neptune Orient Lines' announcement of record profits on Tuesday, the Malaysia International Shipping Corp posted a 71.3 per cent rise in net profit for the first three quarters, in part thanks to its American Eagle Tankers division.
  • Hanjin Heavy's profit up
    HANJIN Heavy Industries & Construction Co said net income rose 3.5 per cent last year to 24.8 billion won .
Air and Land Transport
  • Commercial aircraft market already in upswing: Airbus
    THE commercial aircraft market is recovering, European plane maker Airbus SAS said on Wednesday, giving an upbeat outlook for an industry that has suffered the shocks of economic slowdown, Sept 11, the Iraq war and Sars.
  • China Airlines seen nearly doubling profit in '04
  • Asia air traffic down 10% last year
  • Thai Airways to spend US$186m on major revamp
  • AirAsia, CAE sign training deal
  • Japan Airlines' cracked engines repaired previously
Admiralty Casebook
  • Consignee can compel carrier to arbitrate claim for delivery delays
    A US appeals court has allowed the consignee of a cargo of gasoil to compel the carrier to arbitrate its claim for delays in the delivery of the cargo, even though the consignee was not a signatory to the charterparty that contained the arbitration clause.

Sched Netweb site
  • Yang Ming to use bigger vessels on transpacific service
  • Patrick to invest A$100m in new Brisbane terminal
  • Senator strengthens ties with Nordic agent
  • TGAX to revert to old name
  • Meat hold up at Malaysian ports
  • ISO certification for GAC Sri Lanka
  • Singapore, US sign aviation safety agreement
  • ABX Air posts Q4 profit
  • UPS enhances customs clearance service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Sealand commences global services from Port Pipavav
  • Maharashtra to offer Rs 250 per qtl sugar export subsidy
  • Deal struck for export of titanium dioxide to China
  • Gulf garment makers keen to set up base in Hyderabad
  • Vizag Port OHC creates new tippling record
  • Tuticorin Port sets record in industrial coal discharge
  • VCT sets new ship rate, berth productivity records
  • Aditya Birla group planning to set up port at Dahej
  • Maersk Sealand, CONCOR flag off maiden weekly train ex-ICD-Sabarmati to Port Pipavav
  • ECGC transition to IRDA norms likely to take more time
  • Govt fixes DCI share price band at Rs 385-400
  • RBI eases norms for raising ECBs for overseas investments
  • Crisil sees excellent growth prospects for textile sector
  • DEPB rate cuts upset textile exporters
  • Petronet to expand Dahej plant capacity by 50 pc
  • NSB to discuss Sagar Mala, coastal shipping today
  • Rules governing 'other category' Trustee appointment in Major Ports issued

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2004
  • Singapore distillate stocks soar
  • Columbian supplier close to signing 'significant venture'
    Petrocomercial, the bunkering arm of Columbian shipping group Coremar, has confirmed that it is close to signing a joint venture with an international bunker fuel supplier.
  • Wide price range puzzles Singapore bunker market
    The Singapore bunker market has been prone to large intra-day price movements just about every day this week, with big spreads between the lowest and highest fixing levels for IFO380. Suppliers described the market as confused, but there is a certain pattern here.
  • Demand lack-lustre in firm ARA markets
  • Bonded still rules over domestic Japanese bunkers
  • Weak fundamentals prevent gains in Singapore fuel oil market
    Despite the surge in crude last night, gains in the Singapore fuel oil cargo market today were lacklustre. The failure of fuel oil values to react to bullish crude was attributed to weak fundamentals, with supply increasing and more fuel oil headed for the region.
  • Italy feels the pressure of overnight crude surge
  • USCG reopen one lane on Mississippi
    Backlog could take days to clear as oil supplies are given priority.
  • $250m refinery upgrades secure Sydney and Brisbane supplies
    Oil major Caltex has committed $250 million over the next two years to upgrade two refineries in Brisbane and Sydney, in a move that should preserve marine fuel supply operations in the two ports.
  • Rotterdam fuels firm, distillates sharply higher

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2004
  • AP Moller group signs 50th contract for China built vessels
  • Precious doubles Q4 profits
  • GAC Sri Lanka wins ISO 9001
  • Operating profits down at Farstad

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2004
  • Austal launches Yemen patrol boat
    First in 10-vessel series
  • EC gets tough on vessel traffic monitoring
    States told to implement post-Erika directive

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2004
  • CBP puts hold on 'shipper' line in Trade Act
  • Port of Astoria looking for Budget Committee members
  • Mitsui ready to expand LR1 double hull tanker fleet
  • Corps finds new oil spill coming from The Dalles Dam
  • Mark O. Hatfield Jr. named director at TSA

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Diamond is forever on naming day
    THE first cruiseship to be built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for more than a decade was delivered yesterday in Nagasaki.
  • Brussels cries foul over safety fiasco
    BRUSSELS has handed a yellow card to almost every country in the European Union for a mass failure to meet the deadline set under the key ship reporting and monitoring directive.
  • Møller group brings vessel orders from China past 50 mark
    DANISH group AP Møller-Maersk is strengthening its already close ties with China through yet another shipbuilding order.
  • Hyundai and Transas in bridge link
    WORLD leading shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries has made good on ambitions to mount a head-on assault on the integrated bridge market through a new co-operation agreement with the systems integrator Transas.
  • Europe and US seal Galileo satellite navigation system
    BRUSSELS yesterday hailed the creation of a world standard for radio navigation after concluding negotiations with the US over Galileo, the European satellite navigation system, writes Justin Stares in Brussels .

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2004
  • Royal Caribbean drops Haiti
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises, which operates a private property in Labadee, Haiti, will announce an "indefinite suspension" of calls there later today, a spokesperson for the line confirmed
  • Viking slashes alcohol price
    VIKING Line has responded to a sharp reduction in Finnish excise duty on alcohol from 1 March by cutting the price of liquor sold on its ships..... Full story
  • Expiry of time charters lift Jinhui
    HONG Kong-based dry bulk shipping group Jinhui is looking forward to the expiry of contracts of affreightment so it can benefit from the booming freight rates.... Full story
  • Australian wheat dispute escalates
    INSPECTORS sent to Pakistan by the Australian Wheat Board have denied looking again at wheat shipments rejected by Pakistan.... Full story
  • Mixed results for BAE Systems
    THE UK's largest defence contractor and shipbuilder, BAE Systems, has posted results at the top end of analysts' forecasts.... Full story
  • PLA gears up for massive investment
    MORE than '1.3Bn ($2.4Bn) is being invested in Port of London terminals in the next 10 years, and the PLA believes there is a 'powerful case' for Shellhaven plans.... Full story
  • Mississippi reopened to traffic
  • Spanish yard talks collapse again
  • Weak dollar boosts Carnival yield
  • Adsteam figures disappoint
  • Lookouts blamed for collision
  • Aker Kv'rner announcement imminent
  • Navion revenue boosts Teekay result

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2004
  • Update: One-way traffic on Mississippi
    Two-way vessel traffic won't resume until damaged supply ship is removed.
  • Trans-Atlantic carriers affirm rate hikes
    Carriers will go forward with plans to implement rate increases in the westbound Europe-to-North America trade lane.
  • WTO, EU trade chiefs push for progress this year
  • CN Rail talks to resume today
  • Congestion hits Port Newark terminal
  • Short-sea a viable option in U.S.
  • GeoLogistics opens Pakistan offices
  • Rate hikes a go for USSEC
  • Boeing sees strong growth for air-cargo
  • Southeast Asia liberalizes air cargo
  • Descartes launches RFID test
  • Trinity will double railcar deliveries

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2004
  • CSXWT slashes rates in bid to secure HK customer
    A panicked CSX World Terminals, Hong Kong (CSXWTHK), which will lose its entire customer base by the end of the year, is offering massive rate reductions, said a local source.
  • OOCL considers Continent+Feeder concept, over Southampton
    OOCL has confirmed it is studying transferring 'a serious part' of its English container business from Southampton to the Continent, just as other Grand Alliance (GA) sources confirm similar considerations.
  • Negotiations resume in CN strike
    Amid reports of deteriorating service, Canadian National Railway (CN) and the union representing 5,000 striking workers finally agreed to resume negotiations in the presence of federal mediators.
  • Trans-Atlantic trade rides the rate-rise swells
  • Mississippi re-opened; now operators must mend 'hole in string'
  • Fremantle haulier dispute resolved : no booking, no box
  • Conliner soon shuttling to Italy and Austria
  • Gwangyang targets Chinese liners, signs China Shipping
  • EUROSIB transport turnover up 36.6%, while box-transport rises 38.8%

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2004
  • Send 'em back!
    Florida Governor Jeb Bush labels Haitians aboard cargo ship 'hijackers.'
  • Backlog slowly clearing on Mississippi
    Coast Guard carefully alternates one-way traffic in main shipping channel.
  • Hundreds plucked from burning Philipines ferry
    At least one death reported as hundreds still trapped.
  • Coast Guard quizzes Haitians in freighter intercept
    Cargo vessel Margot held seven miles off Miami.
  • China aims to be top shipbuilder
    CSSC chief Tan ZuoJun is upbeat about massive Yangtze expansion.
  • Bosporus row hots up
    Russia accuses Turkey of using delays to promote pipelines.
  • Minoan Lines back in the black
    Greek ferry owner's two-year loss-making run ended as market share grows.
  • China to drive ordering boom
    Clarkson guru Martin Stopford warns $25bn of ship investment needed.
  • New boss at Stocznia Gdynia
    Former second-in-command Jerzy Lewandowski steps up to top job.
  • HSD hikes profit
    Norwegian ferry owner turns around 2002's operating loss to come up smiling last year.
  • Maersk tops 50 in China
    Latest orders for product tankers take spend over $1.5bn.
  • Global capital for China shipping
    Moore Stephens director, Richard Greiner, warns of need to find foreign capital.
  • Croatia reveals latest yard subsidies
    Croatia's shipbuilders will pocket $73m in coming year as state picks up bill for 10% of vessel costs.
  • Gadot ups profit by a third
    Newly-listed Israeli tanker company also built revenues last year.
  • Sado Steam Ship fights back
    Japanese ferry owner overturns big loss in 2002 with modest gain last year.
  • Teekay triples profits
    Hefty write-downs fail to dampen results as aframax giant sees net voyage revenues top $1bn.
  • Nel Lines keeps head above water
    But Greek ferry owner posts reduced pre-tax profit for 2003.
  • China boom to continue
    Fast growth will fuel long term opportunities Mao Shijia tells TradeWinds conference.
  • MOL in Nhava Sheva move
    New express service to India from Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2004
  • A.P. Moller tightens links with China
  • TACA lines reaffirm westbound rate increases
  • Mississippi River opens after salvors move "Lee III"
  • High tanker rates lift Teekay's profits
  • MISC sees 83-percent rise in 4th-quarter profit
  • Supreme Court will hear Jones Act case
  • MOL joins APL's Singapore/India service
  • Crowley Liner Services promotes Clapp, Brown
  • Senator Lines appoints agent for Finland
  • Lufthansa tweaks rates
  • Warehouse operators push for solution to reduce demurrage charges
  • UPS upgrades customs brokerage services
  • Alexander International merges with Mallory Distribution
  • House Transportation Committee weighs in on 2005 budget
  • Rep. Hunter turns up heat on Commerce Department's export controls
  • Accord Express goes live on GTN portal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2004
  • Aker Kvaerner split-up on next AGM i March
    A split-up of Aker Kvaerner into at least three quoted companies is likely to be approved on the Annual ...
  • British cargo vessel just avoided foundering
    British-owned, Isle of Man registered, dry cargo vessel "Dallington" of 12,140 DWT, by a miracle avoided foundering off Mongstad ...
  • Master of "Joanna" confessed to negligence
    The Master of the Polish owned coaster "Joanna" has confessed to negligence in connection with the collision with "Stena Nautica ...

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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