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November 4, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Lines uncertain if China freight boom will last
    FOR global shipping lines, China was a dream come true.
  • US inter-modal delays hit one week: TSA
    TRANS-Pacific container carriers including Neptune Orient Lines' APL say US inter-modal delays have reached a week as the current peak season hits its apex.
  • China's biggest coal port to expand
    QINHUANGDAO Port Group, which manages China's largest coal port, said it will expand capacity 45 per cent by the first quarter to meet increasing energy demand.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Uncertainty inherent in a charter's war clause: court
    THE Court of Appeal in England last month upheld a decision of a lower court that a charterer only had to pay damages from the time it terminated a charter until the outbreak of the Iraq war and not the full remaining period of the charter.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Lines uncertain if China freight boom will last
    FOR global shipping lines, China was a dream come true.
  • US inter-modal delays hit one week: TSA
    TRANS-Pacific container carriers including Neptune Orient Lines' APL say US inter-modal delays have reached a week as the current peak season hits its apex.
  • China's biggest coal port to expand
    QINHUANGDAO Port Group, which manages China's largest coal port, said it will expand capacity 45 per cent by the first quarter to meet increasing energy demand.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Uncertainty inherent in a charter's war clause: court
    THE Court of Appeal in England last month upheld a decision of a lower court that a charterer only had to pay damages from the time it terminated a charter until the outbreak of the Iraq war and not the full remaining period of the charter.

Sched Netweb site
  • Congestion in W Africa ports pushes up surcharge
  • "K" Line sells Rokko Island property
  • Hanjin opens sales office in Wenzhou
  • Investors give billions to develop Yangkou's port zone
  • VLS launches weekly service to Genoa
  • P&O sells cold logistics unit
  • Exel wins logistics deal with Makro in the Philippines
  • Sinotrans launches first Xiamen-Manila direct service
  • Northwest Airlines reports Q3 loss
  • GIA selects new GSA
  • UA names new US VP

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Chowgule nets Rs 4,800-cr. overseas orders to build 12 cargo vessels
  • Report casualties at sea within 48 hours-DGS
  • SCI inks deals with Daewoo for 2 VLCCs
  • Breather for exporters extended
  • RBI extends lower interest rates on export credit till April 30, 2006
  • JNPCT sets new single-month benchmark in container throughput
  • CoPT seeks sales tax exemption for proposed bunkering terminal at Puthuvypeen
  • Paradip Port under the weather
  • Deadline for submitting EoIs extended to Nov. 30
  • IPBCC announces rate restoration with effect from Dec. 1
  • DP World sends out feelers for P&O acquisition
  • Airlines set to create more capacity for cargo soon
  • Kakinada CHAA office-bearers
  • Talks on India-EU maritime, civil aviation pacts to begin early next year
  • Powerlooms, composite mills rivalry ends with differential tax abolition
  • CBEC revises tariff values of palm oil, reduces soyabean oil duty
  • India, Mauritius sign pact to boost seafood trade
  • MoU a precursor to PTA
  • SEZ rules finalisation delayed
  • Govt seeks SC ruling on FBT validity
  • E&Y files report on tri-nation gas pipeline project feasibility
  • Patents for trademarks being expedited
  • Poultry exporters 'counting chickens before they hatch'!
  • Trade data may be shared by customs officials at WTO
  • Ficci wants 10-year tax holiday for infrastructure projects
  • G.K. Granites bags Capexil export award
  • Tax treaty with Japan to be revised

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
  • New NYK Logistics human resources director
  • NOL reports demand-driven growth in Q3/2005
  • SAS Cargo takes over cargo capacity from Sterling
  • TransForce completes strategic acquisitions
  • Japan Post and TNT join forces
  • Hungary increasing motorway toll in 2006
  • Qualcomm's electronic on-board recording application available

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
  • ITF wins appeal in Rosella case
  • Quality standards discussed at Tripartite talks
  • ICTSI spending over US30m on Toamasina
  • ABS and Russian Register in new deal
  • Hoverspeed's Dover closure prompts union anger

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
  • Sea Containers plans drastic ferries restructuring
  • Wartsila power for world's largest drillship
  • Aker American reports profit
  • Diesel electric power for heavy lift conversions

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
  • The Greenbrier Companies posts solid quarterly totals
  • Horizon Lines releases third quarter numbers
  • Corps closing Ballard locks for annual maintenance
  • NCL announces delivery date of new PRIDE OF HAWAII
  • Crowley's South Florida unit returns to normal operations

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Teekay LNG in $180m deal for double-hull suexmaxes
    TEEKAY LNG Partners is to acquire three modern double-hulled suezmax tankers, together with their related long-term charters, from its parent for $180m.
  • We are not for sale, insists Eletson
    BLUE chip product tanker operator Eletson has declared that it is not for sale as it responded to being at the centre of furious takeover speculation this week.
  • General Maritime ready to offload remaining single-hulled tanker fleet
    GENERAL Maritime is poised to become an entirely double-hulled tanker company, pending official confirmation of the disposal of seven aframaxes
  • Clarksons and Plowright set for merger
    CLARKSONS and J O Plowright (Holdings) announced last night that they are in discussions with a view to merging their operations, Reuters reports .
  • Erck Rickmers' boxship in full bloom
    SHIPMANAGER ER Schiffahrt has named a further newbuilding at South Korea's Hyundai Mipo yard, bringing the operating fleet to 59 boxships with a total capacity of 242,000 teu, writes Katrin Berkenkopf in Cologne.
  • Thoresen Thai targets fleet renewal
    THORESEN Thai Agencies is budgeting $100m over the next year for its continued fleet renewal programme and is looking to diversify.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
  • Maritrans navigates refinery disruptions
  • Tensions rise over border change
  • Unifeeder hikes rates
  • Teekay sells to LNG spinoff
  • OSG sees strong storm impact
  • Viking to continue cutting costs
  • Migrant tragedy: Cubans plead guilty
  • Rising demand for project cargo
  • US invests to speed grain flow
  • Mozambique cancels rail concession

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
  • U.S. proposing global shipping database for supply-chain security
  • PierPass pauses for union stop-work meeting
  • Bonner praises trade partnership
  • Crowley resumes S. Fla. operations
  • Mobile upgrades channel draft
  • Ceres appoints U.S. managers
  • CMA CGM to upgrade Asia-Med service

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
  • Toll ready to pounce on P&O if Patrick bid falters
    Aggressive Toll Holdings has announced it will approach any P&O buyer with a view to acquiring the company's Australian assets should Toll's own current takeover for Patrick Corporation fail.
  • Russia's double trouble a commercial opportunity
  • Customs claims new Australian clearance system now coping
  • North Korean rail links move a step closer
  • DP World set to develop Turkish facility
  • Korea/Japan consortium selected for Busan hinterland
  • Masan to construct four box berths
  • Port of Montreal box traffic steaming to another record

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
  • Ice smart owners?
    Describing Greeks investing big dollars in Arctic trading as 'ice class tourists' is highly inappropriate says Vasilis Bacolitsas.
  • Jinhui books bulker
    Hong Kong and Oslo-listed owner orders handymax unit at Japan's Oshima for mid-2007 delivery.
  • Costs hurt Hanjin
    High bunker costs plus the weakness of the US dollar cut operating income at South Korean owner.
  • Teekay waives US flag
    Vancouver owner lands first shuttle contract in US Gulf, apparently serving BP in Jones Act waiver tied to Katrina damage.
  • Clarke inks Shamrock finance
    Canadian transportation firm arranges $11.5m in ship financing for boxship acquired at auction.
  • Not yet
    OSG's Arntzen tells analysts he's not ready to jump into the shares buybacks now in favour with his tanker peers.
  • Clarksons talking with Plowright
    Acquisition of London brokerage would boost petrochemicals and products expertise.
  • Wilson banks a profit
    Bergen-based bulker owner trounces last year's nine-month result.
  • Solvang lifts earnings
    Norwegian owner's three sizes of gas carrier all produce better results in first nine months. .
  • Shell game
    OSG locks up two Philly newbuildings with Shell, with similar BP deal expected to come final shortly.
  • Record profit for OSG
    Third quarter net income climbs 5% despite weaker VLCC and aframax charter rates.
  • Fredriksen enters Arcadia
    Tanker king flashes more cash as he snaps up Mitsui's oil trading arm.
  • ITF wins Viking appeal
    Court overturns injunction, saying unions' right to act must be decided by European Court of Justice.
  • Horizon back on track
    US liner company returns to profit in first nine months, with third quarter earnings soaring.
  • Torgelow found
    Kenyan owner Motaku Shipping hopes cargoship hijacked by Somali pirates will soon be released.
  • Aker American back in profit
    Owner of Kvaerner Philadelphia shipyard claws back some of last year's losses in first three quarters.
  • NGH .. way to go on gas?
    Japanese players are moving ahead with yet another form of gas transport and hope to see the first cargo shipped by 2010.
  • Cargoship under tow off UK
    Tug bringing powerless Cambodian vessel into Falmouth after it drifted towards Cornwall coast.
  • Genco raises dividend
    Genco Shipping & Trading is upping its dividend based on a strong quarter and its anticipated earnings from a new acquisition.
  • Forbes plugs Maritrans
    Tanker operator Maritrans is basking in the glow of good press and reporting its strongest numbers ever.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
  • Horizon Lines counts cost of IPO as profits drop 72%
  • Expeditors posts double-digit 3rd quarter increase
  • U.S. truckers question antiterror basis of fingerprinting
  • USDA takes additional steps to ease grain transport on Mississippi River
  • Ryder names VP of marketing, fleet management
  • U.S. Chamber urges further reforms at Summit of the Americas
  • ITC maintains antidumping duty orders for Indian and Thai shrimp
  • Vanguard expands in Asia and Europe
  • ILWU calls stop-work meeting in Los Angeles-Long Beach
  • Ore imports delay ships in Chinese ports
  • Port of L.A. delegation, Chinese officials to discuss air quality

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
  • Broström issues bond
    Göteborg-based tanker operator Broström has for the first time turned to the bond market as a financing source. Arranged ...
  • Fredriksen buys suezmax'es from Genmar
    John Fredriksen has bought six double-sided suezmax tankers from General Maritime (Genmar) for USD 130.0 million en bloc, according ...
  • Sirius in re-sale deal for a product/chemical carrier
    Turkish Besiktas Group has re-sold a newbuilding contract for an oil product/chemical carrier to Sirius Rederi on Donsö ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
  • Narrow margins see Houston prices rebound
    Suppliers seeing resupply costs higher, raising prices from the lows seen this week.
  • Lubricants: Vulnerability a symptom of consolidation
    Consultant assesses the impact of consolidation on the lubricants industry, and poses questions about ongoing and future vulnerability of supply.
  • Durban: Normal business to resume early next week
    One refiner will quote enquiries from November 10, the other hopes to entertain spot business from early next week.
  • EU study on ship emissions puts scrubbing in focus
    A study on abatement technologies for the European Commission shows scrubbing as cost efficient means of reducing sulphur emissions, quite possibly more so than switching to LSFO.
  • Clean-up underway after heavy fuel spill off Antofagasta
    Clean-up efforts are under way off the coast of Antofagasta after collision results in spill.
  • Rotterdam stable, prompt product tight
  • Singapore: Stocks of distillates up, residual fuels down
  • Hong Kong: Closer cargo arrival dates boost confidence
    Traders report renewed confidence in ability to meet 180 cst requirements as cargo arrival dates near.
  • Oil prices hold steady on US stocks data
    World oil prices remained almost steady last night following US inventory data showing figures above market expectations.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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 conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
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