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January 27, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hijacked Singapore vessels found in M'sia; pirates held
    MALAYSIAN authorities have detained four pirates and recovered a Singapore-registered tug and a barge, missing for nearly a month after being hijacked by pirates off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
  • Ship scrap prices hit record in Bangladesh
    THE price paid for ships to be scrapped and turned into recycled steel rose to a record in Bangladesh this week because of a shortage of ships offered for breaking, brokers said.
  • Making ripples in a men's domain
    THE title is 'port man of the year' of Rotterdam, but the winner of the accolade given annually by the city's press club this time is a woman.
  • Sembawang Kimtrans to invest in Indonesia's coal logistics
  • S'pore to adopt convention that offers higher maritime claims
  • Cosco Pacific plans US$718m expansion: reports
  • SembLog to set up Philippine venture
Strait Talk
  • Tough year ahead for P&I clubs
    WHILE Jan 1 or the Chinese New Year may mark the passing of the years for most of us, the practitioners of marine liability insurance take most notice of Feb 20.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hijacked Singapore vessels found in M'sia; pirates held
    MALAYSIAN authorities have detained four pirates and recovered a Singapore-registered tug and a barge, missing for nearly a month after being hijacked by pirates off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
  • Ship scrap prices hit record in Bangladesh
    THE price paid for ships to be scrapped and turned into recycled steel rose to a record in Bangladesh this week because of a shortage of ships offered for breaking, brokers said.
  • Making ripples in a men's domain
    THE title is 'port man of the year' of Rotterdam, but the winner of the accolade given annually by the city's press club this time is a woman.
  • Sembawang Kimtrans to invest in Indonesia's coal logistics
  • S'pore to adopt convention that offers higher maritime claims
  • Cosco Pacific plans US$718m expansion: reports
  • SembLog to set up Philippine venture
Strait Talk
  • Tough year ahead for P&I clubs
    WHILE Jan 1 or the Chinese New Year may mark the passing of the years for most of us, the practitioners of marine liability insurance take most notice of Feb 20.

Sched Netweb site
  • XICT receives port's largest quay cranes
  • Pirates lay low in wake of devastating tsunamis
  • KarstadtQuelle sells logistics operations to Deutsche Post
  • Singapore to adopt LLMC 76
  • K+N rises to the challenge of transporting radar
  • Union Pacific reopens flood-damaged rail lines
  • Cathay Pacific strengthens Perth service, strikes pay deal
  • China Eastern to add 20 new planes to fleet
  • Airbus exceeds 2004 delivery expectations

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Essar Shipping posts 191 pc jump in net profit
  • DCI to consider interim dividend on January 29
  • SCI inks MoU with NITC: Focus on LNG transport
  • Automobile exports race ahead by 28 pc in Q3
  • TPT contributes Rs 18.96 lakh to PM's Relief Fund
  • MoS to push MoF for quick clearance of JNPT's channel dredging project
  • Workshop on web-based Port Community System held at JNPT
  • CONCOR introduces bonded trucking of air cargo at Coimbatore
  • Transchart carries record 66.44 m tonnes of govt cargo in 2004
  • Value of spices exports rises by 17 per cent in April-November
  • Pilot project of e-payment of Customs duty to be launched today
  • Opportunities for textile exporters immense now'CII
  • Darjeeling AEZ for tea to become a reality
  • Restore duty drawback rates to earlier level, urges AIEC
  • 2 Kinfra parks win SEZ status
  • Cess on diesel, petrol may go up to Rs 2 in Budget
  • Anti-dumping duty on Chinese fabrics mooted
  • Board of Trade to be formed in Feb.
  • BG norm eased for exporters sourcing inputs locally
  • StoneMart 2005 from Jan. 28

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 26, 2005
  • Two berths in Salalah reopened after bunker spill
    Maersk boxship allowed to leave port after refuelling accident.
  • Chinese fuel oil imports reach nine-month high
    Inventories boosted to highest levels in several months amid declining domestic demand, say sources.
  • Big US product draw, opposing crude figures
    DOE and API opposed on crude stocks, but both report significant draws in key product stocks.
  • MPA hits back at reports of inaction in sodium case
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore clarifies the authority's role in dealing with the recent problem of high-sodium bunker fuel in the island state.
  • Barge fees rise in Suriname
  • Reports: Oil major agrees return of high-sodium cargo
    One of several high-sodium fuel oil cargoes brought into Singapore from a refinery in Yanbu has reportedly been taken back as market struggles to recover from shortage of suitable bunker material.
  • Saudi posted prices up across the board
  • Oil close to $50 after US refinery snag
    Oil market tracks rising gasoline levels up as US major refinery slows its fuel production; bunker prices fail to react today.

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 26, 2005
  • Freightgate enhances Tariff-Trek Platform
  • IRU warning against loss of EU competitiveness
  • DFDS Transport acquires remaining shares of Uudenmaan Pikakuljetus
  • RH Freight UK cooperates with Hungarocamion
  • Alitalia to merge with KLM/Air France?
  • USA grants operation rights to Lykes Lines
  • Werner Albert celebrates 65th birthday

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 26, 2005
  • Spain and Brazil sign Ballast Water Convention
  • Telenor buys Neratek
  • Rina in Euro project
  • Piracy lull continues

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 26, 2005
  • VT Halter Marine gets order for third NOAA FSV
  • Seabulk Offshore adds to fleet
  • Major Navy contract for Chouest
  • Another BC Ferries' Queen gets major upgrade

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2005
  • Port of Seattle signs Hanjin to long-term terminal lease
  • Seabulk adds two vessels to international offshore fleet
  • Comcast will be sponsor of Tacoma Tall Ships event
  • Port of Vancouver, USA taps Ken Mishler as terminal boss
  • Charles Blood plans to retire following 33 years with Port of Seattle

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Allan Exels at Economic Forum
    John Allan, chief executive of global logistics operator Exel, was one of 2,000 business and political leaders attending the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos.
  • Europe flexes maritime muscles with global vision
    INDUSTRY and government have given birth to the body expected to secure the global pre-eminence of the European Union's maritime industry for the next 15 years: the waterborne transport technology platform.
  • Verheugen admits South Korea 'failure'
    EUROPEAN Industry Commissioner G'nther Verheugen has acknowledged formally for the first time that the European Union has failed to press shipbuilding subsidy charges against South Korea.
  • CNAN chairman and officers arrested over ship deaths
    ALGERIA'S state-owned shipping company, CNAN, was in a state of shock yesterday following the arrest of its chairman, Ali Koudil, and four other senior officers over the accidents which claimed the lives of 16 of the company's seafarers in the port of Algiers in November.
  • 'Anglo-Australian consortium' has Georgia on its mind
    GEORGIA Ocean Shipping Co appears finally to have been privatised, with a Western consortium named as the buyer, although exact details remain unconfirmed.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 26, 2005
  • Sestao now a hot political potato
    BASQUE shipbuilder Astilleros Murueta has denied reports that it joined other companies to make an offer to buy a controlling 51% share in Izar's Sestao shipyard near Bilbao
  • Ningbo to convert coal terminal
    HUTCHISON Port Holdings of Hong Kong has signed an MOU with China's Ningbo Port Group to jointly convert a state-run coal terminal into a container terminal
  • Georgian shipping fleet sold
    THE state-owned Georgian Ocean Shipping Co is to be sold to an Anglo-Australian consortium for $161M
  • Qasim told to relax age ban
    PAKISTAN today revoked Port Qasim Authority's ban on tankers older than 20 years but did allow a ban on vessels over 25 years old
  • P&O raises NZ cruise profile
    P&O Cruises Australia, the Carnival Corp subsidiary, is to run a series of cruises from Auckland, New Zealand next Christmas on the 1984-built Pacific Sky
  • Hanjin allays Seattle fears
    HANJIN Shipping has confirmed it will remain at the US port of Seattle, allaying fears the line would leave its location at Terminal 46 and move to a rival port such as Tacoma
  • Captain missing after tug sinks
  • Sepetiba's box handling soars
  • Greenpeace intercepts GM bulker
  • Korea Line profit soars
  • French strike over flag fears
  • First water ballast ratifications
  • Torm approaches 100-ship target
  • Kosan tanker faces pollution fine
  • Second box berth for Durban
  • Venezuela-US oil tensions rise

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 26, 2005
  • Incomplete grade for DHS
    A Who's Who of think-tank experts tell Senate hearing that department is still a work in progress.
  • Waterways charts legislative strategy
    Industry council urges Congress to spend money from Inland Waterways Trust Fund to upgrade locks and dams on rivers.
  • Vancouver digs into box jam
  • LA-Long Beach has mettle for steel
  • Moves to renew Canada-U.S. lumber talks
  • Seattle extends Hanjin lease
  • TACA lines hike westbound rates
  • Port of NY-NJ sets ship-to-rail record
  • Chinese box-maker sees profits tripling
  • P&O will take sale charge
  • DOT opens agenda to public comment

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 26, 2005
  • Surging economy forces South African port investment
    South African port authorities in Durban and Cape Town have been given the green light to invest a total of R2,075billion (US$340million) in upgrading container terminals.
  • Listless charter index hangs out for holiday's end
  • Weak dollar could stifle world trade and US exports, warns UN
  • CN basks in highest rail returns in North America
  • First batch of firms to enter Zhuhai-Macao industrial park
  • Hamburg Süd and Aliança go it alone on UCLA service
  • Two intra-Asia services launched
  • Economic powerhouse China replaces US as Japan's top trade partner
  • Chinese customs help beef up state revenues
  • Ship collisions reported in China and Hong Kong
  • Asia-Europe trade leads volume explosion for OOCL
  • Eurotunnel operating revenues fall, but protected railfreight revenues rise
  • Seattle terminal lease confirms Hanjin calls through 2015

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 26, 2005
  • Court sacks Goa chief
    Delhi High Court quashes government appointment at shipyard at request of rival.
  • Islamic fund kicks off
    DVB-backed investment vehicle makes first purchase in Indonesia.
  • Exxon Valdez goes to UK
    SeaRiver Maritime's shrinking fleet is set to lose its most famous vessel.
  • No mega yard merger yet
    German minister says French and other European shipbuilders not ready to create pan-European giant.
  • ASP wins Georgia Shipping
    Australian ship service company surges from behind to win control of nation's shipowner.
  • Edison Chouest wins $240m job
    The US military has awarded a time charter to back newbuilding for a mobile oil-terminal system.
  • Canada holds faulty foursome
    Port state control officials detain three bulkers and a veteran tanker during December.
  • Fesco feeds Sakhalin
    Russian owner plans new South Korean boxship link from Kholmsk.
  • U-turn?
    EU floats idea of extending aid to Europe's yards in wake of WTO decision on Korea.
  • Salalah reopens spill berths
    Two berths still shut at Oman port after incident involving fuel oil from Maersk boxship.
  • OOCL soars
    Hong Kong liner operator sees revenues and volumes rocket from a year ago.
  • Washington makes it a hat trick
    Vancouver-based shipyard group seals third ro-pax ferry upgrade project from BC Ferries.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2005
  • OOCL reports higher rates, surge in revenues
  • Horizon Lines won't comment on IPO reports
  • Seaboard adds Cayman Island congestion surcharge
  • Retailer outsources logistics, sells assets to Deutsche Post
  • British Airways pursues Shanghai route
  • Menlo continues to lease air cargo service from World
  • AA Cargo offers travel promotion
  • CSX earnings fall after port business charge
  • BNSF boosts 4th quarter earnings, revenues
  • CN revenues soar 11 percent
  • Schneider National will open 10 new brokerage offices
  • CNF promotes Mullet, Cullen
  • Norfolk Southern elects Moorman to board
  • U.S. VISIT to try RFID
  • CBP outfits Calexico with large radiation detectors
  • Hanjin signs 10-year lease extension at Seattle port
  • Eurogate tops 11 million TEUs at European terminals
  • Port of Tampa names Wainio as director and CEO
  • Port of Vancouver, Wash. appoints Mishler terminal manager

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 26, 2005
  • Record orders for Aker Kvaerner
    The Aker Kvaerner Group secured orders worth NOK 41.6 billion (EUR 5.07 billion) last year and the order backlog was ...
  • Torm confirms purchase of six ships
    Dampskibsselskabet Torm A/S has now confirmed the purchase of four product carriers from Malaysian Bulk Carrier Group (Pacific Carriers ...
  • Champion Shipping buys three tankers
    Bergen-based Champion Shipping buys another three product tankers for just under NOK 400.0 million (USD 63.8 million), two from ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
SAILING LIST
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- country
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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
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
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
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
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
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
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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