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BRIEFS
October 28, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Poor infrastructure stifling India's growth
    POOR transportation infrastructure is choking India's ability to tap further into the global supply chain, with the country risking losing out on an additional 1-2 per cent of annual GDP growth unless it moves quickly, according to a new study.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Days of perpetual certs of competency numbered
    THE practice of issuing 'perpetual' certificates of competency to the masters of small commercial vessels by the Australian state and territory governments may end sooner than expected following a damning report into yet another collision between an ocean-going vessel and a fishing vessel earlier this year.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Poor infrastructure stifling India's growth
    POOR transportation infrastructure is choking India's ability to tap further into the global supply chain, with the country risking losing out on an additional 1-2 per cent of annual GDP growth unless it moves quickly, according to a new study.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Days of perpetual certs of competency numbered
    THE practice of issuing 'perpetual' certificates of competency to the masters of small commercial vessels by the Australian state and territory governments may end sooner than expected following a damning report into yet another collision between an ocean-going vessel and a fishing vessel earlier this year.

Sched Netweb site
  • Aussi Customs turns to old system to help clear ports out of ICS jam
  • UPS HK sees 20pc growth in Q3 export volumes
  • Jiangsu's Dafeng Port starts trial operations
  • Hunan e-port to come online soon
  • MICT hits 1m container mark
  • CP Rail profits up 15pc
  • HK carriers prepare for possible avian flu outbreak
  • Boeing posts Q3 profit

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Schenker India's Jodhpur office begins full-fledged operations
  • Mazagon Dock to build dredger for DCI
  • GAPL acquires state-of-the-art tug
  • Maersk Line commences services from MICT
  • Sale-deficit of abandoned goods & the MPT Act 1963
  • Streamlined transport links can increase GDP by 1-2 pc
  • Stiff licence fees may have to be paid by private container train operators
  • RBI's credit policy will propel textile exports, says Fieo
  • Infrastructure funding via ECB route made easier
  • EEPC fair nets orders worth $ 1.7 m in Singapore
  • Jute exports near fiscal target
  • Govt committed to infrastructure development-Budhiraja

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2005
  • New president for port of Dunkirk
  • All brands unified under the Unifeeder roof
  • Lufthansa selling Thomas Cook stake?
  • EWS obtains French rail safety certificate
  • Green light for NYK Reefers and LauritzenCool merger
  • Increases in Australian trucking charges likely
  • Geis Group installs pick-by-voice order picking for Siemens

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2005
  • Uncertainty over Singapore bunker quality
  • Braemar Seascope sales and profits soar
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen claims "good results"
  • Strong Q3 figures from Aker Yards
  • Kursiu Linija buys specialist boxes

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2005
  • Jurong books $422.7 million rig order

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2005
  • Portland Airport sets record for most travelers for month
  • Steel imports into US down for month of September
  • Survey finds Panama Canal will see extended growth
  • Task force completes study of Canadian trucking strike
  • Port managers receive AAPA certification today

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Genmar looks to secure future with $800m credit facility
    A NEW $800m revolving credit facility is to underpin General Maritime's future efforts to provide 'long term shareholder value'.
  • Standard P&I Club says one premium size does not fit all
    STANDARD P&I Club is to adopt a novel two-tier approach to shipowner renewals.
  • Sembcorp's Lua critical after fall
    SEMBCORP Marine chairman and Singapore shipping industry veteran Lua Cheng Eng is in intensive care in a Beijing hospital following a fall.
  • Russian Navy wins Tsavliris tug-of-war
    One of the world's most powerful salvage tugs, Nikolay Chiker, appears to be headed out of the commercial salvage market, it has emerged.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2005
  • New storm to strike Central America
    TROPICAL Storm Beta formed today in the western Caribbean Sea and is likely to hit Central America as a hurricane by the weekend
  • Good tax prospects for German owners
    DESPITE growing controversy over the German tonnage tax regime in the run-up the country's elections, German owners have faith in the future of the beneficial tax scheme
  • Phils ferry safety improving
    PHILIPPINES domestic shipping operators have made record improvements in safety standards for their passenger/cargo fleet, according to the Maritime Industry Authority
  • Tight VL supply/demand ratio forecast
    INCREASING long-haul trade in crude oil is on the way, but for shipping the effects may be muted by the emergence of short-haul services, a broker's analyst said today
  • Drewry: India must improve infrastructure
  • Unitor and CAT depress WWI
  • Port problems hit Med cruise
  • Brazilian beef ban bashes reefer biz
  • Good times due for product tankers
  • Double fine for fleeing bulker
  • Manises workers down-tools
  • Aker Yards posts earnings rise
  • GenMar profits plummet
  • Hurricanes pose jack-up risks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2005
  • Revenue powers Union Pacific profit
    The largest U.S. rail operator said earnings rose 83 percent in the third quarter on higher revenues and reduced tax liability.
  • Earnings: Canadian Pacific | BNSF | CSX | Norfolk Southern
  • Canada says NAFTA at risk in lumber dispute
  • Some landside limits for Port Everglades
  • WTO: Slower trade growth in '06
  • House panel votes to repeal Byrd amendment
  • TACA drops LA surcharge
  • N.C. ports win security funding
  • U.S. completes maritime security plans
  • Busiest day: 8.5M packages for FedEx

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2005
  • Australian backlog recedes, only to be refreshed
    Australia's major container ports are seeing an incremental reduction in the import container backlog caused by Customs' new computer system ' but peak-season pre-Christmas shipments are replenishing box numbers daily.
  • Truckers' survey contradicts PierPass review of OffPeak scheme
    Truckers in southern California have a lower opinion of the OffPeak scheme, supposed to encourage containers to move at nights and weekends, than first reported.
  • Rumoured Russian terminal sale would be sea-change, say observers
    Reports have linked two northwest Russian terminals to foreign investment, but official sources have gone quiet about a deal which could mark a change of direction in more ways than one.
  • PN farce continues as Toll resumes Patrick attack
  • Rotterdam unions set to enter merger talks with Maersk
  • CSCL inks volume agreement with VPA
  • EWS strike out on their own across Europe
  • Korean hauliers expected to accept government proposals
  • Ulsan and Masan suffer from volume drop
  • Szczecin-Swinoujscie throughput booms 30%
  • Strong intermodal propels CPR's Q3 profit growth
  • CIMC shuts down a Shanghai box manufacturing plant
  • Russian Rail: Trans-Korean Railway's time has come
  • Qingdao to boost handling-productivity up to 50%

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2005
  • Ice class tourism
    Are Greek shipowners piling into the Arctic tanker trade just ice class tourists or serious players intent on setting up quality long term operations?
  • CMB escapes rate decline
    Charter coverage helps Marc Saverys' Bocimar maintain profitable third quarter.
  • Extra expenses hurt MMM
    High price of bunkers and extra drydocking costs push Malaysian Merchant Marine to fourth quarter loss.
  • Bocimar sells bulkers
    Two panamax newbuildings fetch a stingy $82m in falling market.
  • Steady as she goes
    Results at Belgian gas player Exmar tempered by high bunker costs and dry-docking expenses.
  • U-Ming loses momentum
    Taiwanese owners' earnings fall in latest quarter to drag nine-month result below 2004.
  • Hamworthy nets LNG deals
    UK-listed firm to supply reliquefaction plants for Qatar gas carriers building at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • No retreat on dividend
    Georgiopoulos says use of cash for share buybacks and debt paydown does not reflect 'abandoning' of high-dividend strategy.
  • Handy deal for Pacific Basin
    Hong Kong owner frees funds by selling five handysizes and chartering them back into the fleet.
  • Kirby comes out stronger
    US oil barge giant increases earnings despite hurricane season disrupting US Gulf business.
  • Petridis and Bolin sell into Aries
    US-listed operator buys tanker from sponsors' private operation.
  • Mercator profit depreciates
    Indian tanker and bulker owner's second quarter earnings held back by asset devaluation.
  • Wan Hai takes a dip
    Taiwanese boxship owner sees profit slip in first nine months, despite revenue growth.
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen on track
    Profits dip in latest quarter from Unitor purchase but company bullish about full-year result.
  • Doubling up
    Sincere Navigation turns in another good set of figures.
  • Active Aker Yards hikes earnings
    Norwegian shipbuilding group boosts nine-month profit as orderbook swells to NOK 35bn.
  • Lua hospitalised
    Ex-NOL veteran seriously ill in Beijing hospital after a fall during a business trip to the Chinese capital.
  • SCI seals VLCC deal
    Daewoo confirms long-rumoured order for two big tankers for Indian state shipping company.
  • Great Eastern rises by 6%
    Though gain on bulker ship sale accounts for profit increase.
  • Arlington profits slide
    Reduced operating expenses at Stena tanker spin-off fail to compensate for weak third quarter rates.
  • Katrina and Rita clobber ISC
    Hurricanes take their toll on New Orleans bulker and liner operator pushing it to a third quarter loss.
  • Chong lifts Vita stake
    Former Links Island founder edges closer to 10% stake in Singapore owner and property group.
  • Eagle gets Nordsund
    US-listed handymax player takes delivery of first of two supramax bulkers acquired from Norden.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2005
  • TSA: Cost burden of structural changes must be spread
  • California air regulators propose rules for ocean vessel fuel
  • Hurricanes force Int'l Shipholding's 3rd-quarter results into red
  • Sea Star Line to add third vessel in U.S./Puerto Rico trade
  • Former MarAd chief enters alliance with Jones Walker
  • Boeing Co. profits up 122% in third quarter
  • Jet Airways orders 10 A330-200's, options 10 more
  • Air New Zealand orders two more 787-8 "Dreamliner" planes from Boeing
  • CP Railway's 3rd quarter net income up 15%
  • Norfolk Southern's 3rd-quarter profit rises 4%
  • CSX's 3rd-quarter profit up 33%
  • NOL/Drewry report: India's transport connections limiting GDP growth
  • Industry group to raise support for Doha Round
  • Vancouver Port Authority to continue with truck-licensing program
  • ILA picks Hughes as executive vice president

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2005
  • Record order backlog at Aker Kvaerner
    The order backlog at Aker Kvaerner was a record NOK 46.4 billion (EUR 5.94 billion) at the end of September ...
  • Labour disputes cut Finnlines-result
    Finnlines' revenues during the first nine months of the year totalled EUR 538.4 million, which is four per cent higher ...
  • Big investment to move fast ferry project
    In order to get the planned fast ferry project between the Norwegian Port of Drammen and the French Port of ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2005
  • Cruise ship season ends for Vancouver suppliers
    The boost to bunkering from cruise ships is ending this week but suppliers look to stay busy as winter approaches.
  • Bahamas bunkering resumption uncertain
    Terminal damage keeping bunkering in Freeport shut down again today but with no impact on bunker markets elsewhere.
  • Oronite: Force Majeure intact despite Oak Point restart
    Lubricant additives supplier says plant is back to full-scale operations, but logistics and raw material supply remain a problem.
  • Singapore bunker quality dispute fuels speculation of foul play
    Variable fuel test outcomes has led a Singapore paper to ask some uncomfortable questions.
  • Tanker fined around $1,000 per litre for oil spill
    Canadian court orders tanker to pay in the order of $1,000 per litre for estimated 64 litre illegal oil discharge.
  • Fuel subsidy agreement sees Spanish fishermen end blockade
    Spanish fishermen have reached an agreement with the government that will see an end to their blockade of major Spanish ports.
  • Rotterdam softer with crude
  • Singapore: Gains in stocks of residual fuels and distillates
  • Strong growth in New York, but investment needed
    Senior Chemoil official says growth in New York has been strong, but remains cautious due to restricted infrastructure.
  • Survey: High bunker cost may trim Evergreen's Q3 profits
    Evergreen Marine Corp may report a fall in its quarterly profit as reduced shipments and higher bunker fuel prices slowed Taiwan's export growth.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
PORTS
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
PORTS
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
ACCIDENTS
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
PORTS
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
LOGISTICS
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
PORTS
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
PORTS
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
SHIPPING
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
TRUCKING
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
PORTS
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
NEWS
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
INSURANCE
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
SHIPPING
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
TRUCKING
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
PORTS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
SHIPYARDS
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
CRUISES
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
COMPANIES
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
LEGISLATION
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
NEWS
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
TRADE
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
NEWS
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
PORTS
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
NEWS
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
NEWS
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
SHIPPING
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
LOGISTICS
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
PIRACY
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
NEWS
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
PORTS
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
INSTITUTIONS
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
ACCIDENTS
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
TRANSPORTATION
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
SHIPPING
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
NEWS
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
JOBS
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
SHIPPING
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
SEAFARERS
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
PORTS
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
CRUISES
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
CUSTOMS
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
PORTS
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
PORTS
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
CUSTOMS
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
SHIPYARDS
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
SHIPYARDS
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
TRADE
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
SEAFARERS
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
PORTS
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
CRUISES
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
SHIPPING
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
INDUSTRY
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
ENVIRONMENT
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
PORTS
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
SHIPPING
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
INDUSTRY
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
PORTS
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
COMPETITION
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
TRUCKING
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
PORTS
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
NEWS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
SHIPPING
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
NEWS
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
MARITIME SERVICES
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
PORTS
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
PORTS
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
PORTS
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
COMPANIES
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
COMPANIES
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
CRUISES
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
SHIPYARDS
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
PORTS
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
LOGISTICS
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
PORTS
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
SHIPPING
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
JOBS
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
SHIPPING
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
INFRASTRUCTURE
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPYARDS
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
ECONOMY
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
ACCIDENTS
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
PORTS
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
LOGISTICS
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
PORTS
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
COMPANIES
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
PORTS
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
NEWS
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
SHIPPING
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
PORTS
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
PORTS
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
PORTS
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
LEGISLATION
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
LEGISLATION
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
PORTS
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
JOBS
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
PORTS
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
LOGISTICS
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
PORTS
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
PORTS
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
JOBS
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
MOURNING
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
PORTS
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
LOGISTICS
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
PORTS
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
PORTS
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
PORTS
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
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