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March 14, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cosco container line heads for HK listing
    CHINA's top shipping group, China Ocean Shipping Co , plans to float its container shipping arm, the world's seventh largest, in a Hong Kong IPO that is expected to raise more than US$1 billion.
  • They dared to ride the waves
    CAROL Jackson and Suzannah Vaughan make for an unlikely pair of 'crusty seafarers'.
  • Proposed Iraq JV to boost M'sian Merchant Marine
    MALAYSIAN Merchant Marine Bhd , the country's second largest shipping concern in terms of fleet size, is expected to benefit in the long term from its proposed joint venture in war-torn Iraq.
  • Agent in Frontline's Indon deal denies wrongdoing
  • Bosphorus Strait closed after container plunge

Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL 2004 net profit doubles
  • European, US manufacturers call for new restraints against the Chinese textile industry
  • DSV net profit up in 2004
  • P&O unveils port business plans
  • XICT hosts Cosco Xiamen christening
  • Thai Air Cargo leases World Airways MD-11 freighter
  • Fraport February traffic growth not as strong as before
  • Kitty Hawk profits surge
  • Bulgarian expansion for EGSAC

Exim Indiaweb site
  • OOIL reports spectacular 104 pc jump in net profit for 2004
  • IRISL moves 22 m tonnes of cargo in 2004
  • GCL launches US flag service
  • ONGC planning to buy VLCC
  • Japanese team inspects Vizag ore jetty; may sanction loan for expansion
  • Growth of cargo handling at Major Ports above 11 pc in April-Dec. 2004: Review report
  • KPT fixes March 22 deadline for submission of final bids
  • MbPT dubs proposed IPBCC congestion surcharge as "grossly unjustified"
  • D. T. Joseph invites India Inc to take part in port projects
  • RVNL to build dedicated iron ore rail freight line from Haridaspur to Paradip
  • Ficci urges govt to take fresh look at fringe benefit tax
  • Brand new I-T law by December, assures Chidambaram
  • DEPB alternative being worked out
  • New Bill to spell out concessions to SEZs'Kamal Nath
  • ECB norms may be eased to allow borrowings abroad at lower cost
  • Depreciation rates revision ruled out
  • SRTEPC urges Textile Minister to take up 80HHC issue with govt

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Testing agency offers customers 'Annex VI sampling kit'
    Lintec sampling kit will 'ensure (customers) do not feel any pain when Marpol Annex VI comes into force'.
  • Owner pays hefty sum after charterer fails to pay for bunkers
    Shipowner decides to pay for services rendered to charterer to avoid arrest, including non-payment of bunkers.
  • Testing agencies cautious about routine use of GCMS
    One of the leading global fuel testing agencies has launched a new service making use of GCMS as part of a routine fuel testing programme. Following a rise in incidents of serious chemical contamination of bunker fuels, there is clearly demand for this service. So why haven't other leading testing agencies followed suit?
  • Oil industry calls for less responsibility for spill payouts
    The oil industry is putting pressure on shipowners and their P&I clubs to shoulder a larger portion of the financial burden incurred from oil spills
  • Crude continues to tumble on lower Chinese imports
    Crude oil prices continue to fall after news that Chinese demand growth slowed in January and February.
  • High sodium alert issued for Jebel Ali
    Several heavy fuel oil samples in Jebel Ali found to contain high sodium and relatively low water content.
  • Bay Ferries handed task of ferry turnaround
    After previous operator went bust for unpaid bunker bills, new operator lined up by ferry owner.

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Smithway selects Route Advice and Trip Alert
  • Spain passes new rail law and opens network access
  • Swisslog: order for fully automated DC in Norway
  • ABX for sale
  • Lufthansa/Swiss takeover?
  • P&O Ferries to discontinue Le Havre-Portsmouth service
  • Eckelmann-Battistello new Fepo

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Asian owners slam EU, warn on Canadian bill
  • Feport opposes revived EU port services' directive
  • Agent in Frontline VLCC deal denies any wrongdoing
  • LNG business set for investment boom
  • Exmar orders 84,000 cu m LPG ships
  • English Channel price war

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Bordelon orders two at Bollinger
  • Navy accelerating plans to retire carrier
  • Coast Guard faces "readiness gap"
  • Barge fleet still shrinking
  • MAN B&W power for ice-class bulker

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Greenbrier nets orders for close to 5,000 railcars
  • February good month for rail freight traffic
  • Boeing tsunami contributions surpass $4.5 million mark
  • Washington governor creates new ferry security division
  • Port of Seattle gives land to Seattle community college

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Cosco closes in on bumper HK listing
    CHINA'S largest shipping company, has taken the first step in a long-awaited plan to list its liner shipping subsidiary in Hong Kong in what could be a massive HK$23.4bn (US$3bn) deal.
  • Cosco liner arm eyes $3bn listing in Hong Kong
    CHINA Ocean Shipping (Group) has taken the first step in a long-awaited Hong Kong listing for its liner shipping subsidiary, a deal estimated at HK$23.4bn (US$3bn).
  • End in sight for Exxon Valdez law saga
    EQUITAS can begin sorting out a complex $780m claims roundabout after a judgment in the Court of Appeal in London brought clarity to a reinsurance dispute related to the Exxon Valdezoil spill.
  • Frontline's agent defends role in controversial Pertamina tanker sale
    JAKARTA company PT Equinox, which acted as agent and broker for Frontline in its controversial purchase of two VLCCs from Pertamina, has defended the quality of the bidding process, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
  • Angelini to sell out of booming CSAV
    THE Chilean Angelini group has agreed to sell its 18.4% stake in Compania Sudamericana de Vapores, Latin America's biggest shipping company, for an estimated $308m, Bloomberg reports .

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Stevedores hold back short-sea
    GRIMALDI Group logistics director Paul Kypraniou warned this week there would be no motorways of the sea in Europe while stevedore costs remain as high as they are
  • Weather hinders survivor search
    BAD weather has hindered the search for 14 seafarers lost following the collision between a Korean general cargo vessel and the German vessel Rickmers Genoa
  • Ecstasy cruising to nowhere
    CARNIVAL Cruise Lines' Ecstasy has found itself on a 'cruise to nowhere' after propulsion system problems and now weather have kept the ship from reaching Mexico
  • Ernst Russ to build China business
    GERMAN shipbroker Ernst Russ is to expand its newbuilding and S&P business in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of a new office in Shanghai in mid-April
  • UK box haulier strike threat
  • Hamburg-Süd upgrades Latin route
  • D'Amico, Mitsui set up in Ireland
  • Russian operator renamed, relocated
  • Kaliningrad might lose oil exports
  • Exxon Valdez payout clarified
  • India-US rate raise set
  • Profits soar at Samskip
  • Pirates release tug crew
  • Rhine-Rhone proposal resubmitted

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Fuel charges hit air cargo
    As crude soars to record highs, airlines eye balance sheets and turn to surcharges to help cover costs.
  • Industry worries about repeat of LA peak congestion
  • U.S. trade deficit grows
  • Senate to get highway bill
  • Coast Guard's $919M wish list
  • TSA deputy to ChoicePoint
  • Dirty bomb checks for Singapore
  • WW designs 'ship of the future'
  • Meridian IQ in China buy

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Antwerp dredge deal opens way for further deepening
    Dutch transport minister Karla Peijs and Johan van de Lanotte, Belgium's minister for state enterprises, formally signed a deal that will see the River Scheldt dredged to 13.1m.
  • US Lines expands on its alliance strategy
    US Lines has denied its entry into the Americas Alliance was necessary to reduce costs; rather, the company is using the alliance to expand its services.
  • Cosco Holdings seeks Hong Kong listing
  • NEWS FLASH! - Scheldt dredge MoU to be signed today
  • Kwai Chung customs seize 7.7m illegal cigarettes
  • Missing crew search called off as Rickmers Genoa heads for port
  • Cosco commences new European service from Xiamen
  • India allots $10bn for development of container terminals
  • Legislators try to close 'non-market' loophole, as trade gap widens
  • Shenzhen throughput up 15.4% in February
  • Pan Continental and Hub Group place box orders
  • HK official throughput figures fail to reflect real growth
  • Gothenburg container depot to be created
  • San Diego commissioner resigns over Cuba row

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • HMM springs back into the black
    Korean shipowner erases 2003's loss with big earnings last year.
  • Daesun shines again
    Korean shipbuilder emerges from loss-making 2003 with slim 2004 profit.
  • Tax boosts ISH
    Tax reform doubled International Shipholding's results but high gearing has it under pressure.
  • Seyang climbs
    Korean bulker and car ferry owner doubles revenues and pushes up profit in 2004.
  • Exxon Valdez appeal fails
    Judges rule against Lloyd's syndicate in long and costly retrocessional dispute.
  • Small list for Japanese
    Port state officials hold 14 ships during February, mostly general cargoships.
  • Stolt does u-turn on dividend
    Company will now distribute $130m to shareholders after abandoning no-payout policy.
  • Aussies hold ten
    Ceres Hellenic, U-Ming, Eastern Mediterranean and Atlantska Plovidba all make February list.
  • CSL bulker causes storm
    Canadian government defends decision to send ship to India for scrap.
  • OOCL expands in Vancouver
    Hong Kong container line to invest CAD 60m in boosting capacity at Deltaport and Vanterm.
  • Vita sells Green River
    Fresh from ordering new tonnage fledging Singapore owner offloads ship to Chinese principal.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • China Shipping profits surge
  • COSCO expects West Coast congestion, plans another PNW loop
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen offers vision for pollution-free ocean vessel
  • FESCO starts Korea/Sakhalin Island shuttle
  • Cathay Pacific posts record revenues
  • World Airways to fly cargo for Thai startup
  • Flugleidir Group changes name to FL Group
  • House passes $284 billion highway bill
  • Engineers' report card gives U.S. waterway infrastructure "D-"
  • Canadian government, farmer coalition to negotiate hopper car transfer
  • CN promotes Harris
  • SOS trade legislation targets Chinese subsidies
  • Guatemala approves CAFTA
  • U.S. maintains steel imports oversight program
  • U.S. lumber group supports litigation hold during U.S./Canadian talks
  • U.S., Singapore enter anti-nuclear materials smuggling agreement
  • U.S. pork exports up, free trade challenges loom

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Record cruise season in Norway
    Norway will have close to 1,500 calls by cruise ships this year and the number of passengers will pass 300,000 ...
  • "Stena Danica" hit the bottom
    "Stena Danica" is at present in dry dock at the Cityvarvet in G'teborg after having hit the seabed when calling ...
  • Stage 2 in Vysotsk completed
    According to SeaNews.ru, the second stage of LUKoil's terminal in the Port of Vysotsk has now been completed and the ...

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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.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
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
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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
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
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