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March 23, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL to raise capacity by 7%
    Neptune Orient Lines, owner of South-east Asia's largest container line, plans to boost capacity about 7 per cent this year as a rebounding global economy revives trade and freight rates.
  • Kenyan police arrest 11 Somali pirates
    Kenyan security forces have arrested Somali pirates in Kenyan waters for the first time, taking 11 suspected gunmen into custody after a failed attempt to hijack a fishing vessel, police said on Sunday.
  • Dalrymple port opens after cyclone
    Coal shipments from Australia's giant Dalrymple export terminal were returning to normal yesterday after shutting last week before a cyclone hit the eastern coast, while damage to sugar crops was still being assessed.
  • Recovery seen in specialist areas
  • Cruise firms balk at emissions zone
  • Beware threat of Al-Qaeda off Yemen coast: US

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL to raise capacity 7pc as trade and rates rise again
  • Chongqing's second largest container terminal starts operation
  • MOL switches UK ports on West African (ARN) service
  • Global transport union federation demands real action on pirates
  • Geniki Lines to extend coverage of Malaysia-Brunei coastal service
  • Hanjin to streamline box transactions with INTTRA software
  • St Petersburg January-February containers up 32.8pc
  • India's Container Corp sees flat FY10 profit, expects FY11 growth
  • DHL's Russian cargo plane forced down on frozen Estonian lake
  • ECS Globe Air Cargo extends Air China scope in France, Scandinavia
  • Continental and All Nippon begin US-Japan codeshare flights

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping sector seen stabilising though at low level
  • Volumes peak on Asia-Europe routes in January
  • Hapag-Lloyd upgrades NWX & Loop B services
  • Hamburg Sud to hike US/Canadian-Europe rate
  • APM Terminals wins bid for 25-year concession in Liberia
  • China Cosco forecasts rising rates for box shipments
  • Xiamen starts dredging to accommodate 150,000-ton vessels
  • Singapore offers sops for quick turnaround
  • CAROTEC wins order for Kalmar equipment
  • Carotrans joins Freightgate Rate Network
  • Estonia launches second Sillamse Container Terminal
  • ISS to launch China desk
  • NYK Logistics opens in Nanjing
  • SCHENKER launches dedicated IT SSC in Nanjing
  • ...opens 1st rep office in Kazakhstan
  • The Containership Company to rely on simplicity to cuts costs
  • Humane deal for seafarers seen as need of the hour
  • New federation formed for betterment of maritime sector
  • LNG seen as ideal ship fuel to cut CO2 emissions
  • China agrees to import more from India
  • Qatar to supply 4 m tonnes of LNG by 2014
  • PFinMin grants Rs 267-cr. to dredge Haldia Dock waters
  • Paradip Port leads from front with enviable growth rate
  • Day for the women at Kandla Port
  • NM Port cargo right on track
  • CONCOR to bank on value-added services to swell bottomlines
  • Overseas truck makers pull out India roadmaps
  • New FTP by May
  • Official hints at fresh hike in petro-product prices
  • Supplies from DTAs to SEZs eligible for duty sops, clarifies CBEC

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • US transport ministry seeking to improve road safety through new weather data
    The US department of transportation (DOT) has stressed the need to provide timely, high-quality road weather information to the public, and will sponsor innovative ideas for the us...
  • APM Terminals Tangier wins work safety award
    APM Terminals Tangier recently won a Moroccan national award for safety at work in the largest of three categories in the competition. Ahmed Reda Chami, minister of industry, trade...
  • Upper Rhine now closer to Western European ports
    Contargo, a Duisburg-based German specialist in hinterland transportation for containers, is augmenting its activities in the Upper Rhine region. The number of ships connecting ter...
  • FedEx reports higher profits and revenue
    The US CEP provider and integrator FedEx has reported a 146% increase in net income on a 7% increase in revenues in the third quarter. Consolidated operating income was up by 129%,...
  • Gazeley hands logistics centre over to Yves Rocher
    The global logistics real estate developer Gazeley has completed a EUR 11 million, 18,000 sqm turn-key delivery logistics centre with several green logistics elements for the inter...
  • Fiege signs long-term diesel engine logistics contract with Claas Erntemaschinen
    The German logistics service provider Fiege has signed a long-term contract to collaborate with the German firm Claas Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbH in the field of sequential ...
  • HRCI on the rise
    The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) increased from 364.2 points (12 March) to 374.1 points for the week ending 17 March. The 10 point gain in the HRCI represents a rise of 3% ...
  • KLM set for first direct Europe-Hangzhou connection
    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is launching a thrice-weekly scheduled Boeing B777-200ER service between Amsterdam and Hangzhou Xiaoshan airport (China) on 8 May. KLM will become the firs...
  • ACI posts preliminary world airport traffic figures, with cargo down
    Airports Council International (ACI), a non-profit organisation representing the interests of more than 1,600 airports in 179 countries, reported that global air cargo traffic tota...
  • Jet Airways expanding network
    The private Indian carrier Jet Airways is improving its national network and adding links to the Gulf region. It will increase frequencies on some routes and add daily Kochi-Bengal...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Energy efficient Variable Speed Drive for shipboard motors passes Navy test
  • Kvichak appoints Art Parker sales manager
  • Wärtsilä and SHI to develop LNG-fueled ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Port of Tacoma director speaks at Congressional hearing
  • Port of Seattle highlights barge trade with Alaska
  • Navios Maritime Holdings sells Capesize vessel for $110 million
  • Port of Bellingham begins search for permanent executive director
  • Marine Response Alliance nets contract nod from Coast Guard

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • IMO facing emissions deal snag
    Deal on greenhouse gas emissions from shipping still proving elusive
  • UK unveils National Maritime Information Centre
    Agency to co-ordinate responses to terrorism, piracy, collisions and environmental threats at sea
  • Crude Carriers bosses snap up shares as price drops
    Company's stock price closes at $16.80 per share on Friday, well below IPO price of $19
  • Cargo backlog as Finland dockers strike ends
    Two-week long action has led to cargo pile-up at northern European hubs and had a crippling effect on Finland's export industries

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • OSG taps junk bonds
    TANKER major OSG revealed today that it will sell $300M in junk bonds, just two weeks after a $158M follow-on equity sale
  • OSX shares slump on opening day
    SHARES in the Brazilian shipbuilder OSX slumped today, on their first day of trading on the Bovespa stock exchange
  • Lawyer's death questioned
    COLLEAGUES of a Latvian shipping lawyer have called into question reports that his death was a suicide
  • UK plans security data centre
    THE UK government has announced plans for a new centre aimed at fighting maritime security threats including piracy
  • Tying markets to green push
    THE IMO was urged today to form a panel on developing a market-based approach to fighting greenhouse gas emissions
  • Egypt gains $183M for ports
    EGYPT plans to build and develop three ports on the Nile, reportedly using $183M private equity from Citadel Capital
  • LUKOIL delays Caspian start
    RUSSIA'S LUKOIL has again postponed the start of shipments from its Caspian offshore crude project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Diesel Price Climbs Fifth Straight Week
  • Seattle, Tacoma Urge Coordinated Export Plan
  • High Court Turns Down Second Carp Petition
  • Trans-Pacific Carriers Predict Strong Volume
  • Oil Spill Shuts Savannah River
  • CEVA Extends Transitions Optical Partnership
  • DHL Wins $45.2 Million Birds Eye Contract
  • Navistar International Profit Plunges 64.6 Percent
  • Port Vancouver Sees Strong Early Recovery
  • Forth Ports Profit Falls 8.5 Percent in 2009
  • Electronics Suppliers to Maintain Tight Inventories
  • Arbitrator Sets CN Wage Hikes
  • Flatbed Trucker C. Bean Transport Shut Down
  • Lufthansa Pilots Call Fresh Strike
  • Zim Launches Asia-Europe Service
  • Maersk Launches Russia-South America Service
  • N.C. Ports Names Liner Sales Executive
  • Korea to Cooperate on E-Freight
  • Cultural Divide
  • 'Trashing' Freight Claims
  • TPM's Passion Play
  • A Taxing Debate
  • Exporters' Tall Order
  • Rails Sprouting Growth
  • Greatwide Looks to Broaden Business
  • Ray LaHood's Confidence in Collaboration
  • Navigating the Straight Lines
  • Counting on a Third Coast
  • NY-NJ's 'First Step' on Trucks
  • LA, Long Beach Punch Back
  • Black and Blue (and in the Red, Too)
  • Cooler Heads Prevail
  • LaHood Backs Ports and Marine Highways
  • Crossing Borders on Mexican Trucks
  • Peak Planning

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Market conditions push OOIL into red for 2009
  • Maersk makes first direct call in St Petersburg
  • Finland's dockers return; but forest industry fears lost orders
  • NAFTA trade off 23% in 2009
  • Forth Ports 'resilient' as TCS 'disappoints'

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • RBS rules Greek lending roost
    Loans to Greek owners fall for the first time in a decade but Royal Bank of Scotland ups market share.
  • Euronav bags $15m from VL sale
    Tanker owner nets tidy profit from VLCC sale as full-year loss shrinks.
  • Difficult debut for OSX Brazil
    Eike Batista's shipbuilding startup sees its stock take a buffeting during its first day's trading.
  • Stealthgas slips to loss
    Costly fourth quarter for Harry Vafias-led LPG player after it takes hit from scrapping purchase of tanker.
  • CMA 2010 off and running
    Prominent players talk to TradeWinds WebTV as they gear up for the CMA annual conference.
  • Greatship mulls Bombay IPO
    Great Eastern Shipping's offshore arm ready to join flood of owners going public.
  • Veder orders gas trio at Sekwang
    Dutch owner goes to Korea to boost its LPG/ethylene carrier fleet from 2011.
  • Putin offers Danes hope
    Russian prime minister says Moscow could cooperate on reviving Danish shipbuilding industry.
  • Crew saved from bulker fire
    Twenty-one men evacuated from Theodore Jr in Strait of Gibraltar after engine room blast.
  • Navios cape fetches $110m
    Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime offloads bulker to spin-off in exchange for cash and shares.
  • Skarga 'beholden' to Nikitin
    Corrupt payments to Yuri Nikitin agreed by former Sovcomflot boss Dmitry Skarga, court told.
  • Shot Norden master back home
    Captain of Nord Butterfly safe and well after being hit in the chest by robbers' bullet in Brazil.
  • Owner liable for charter loss
    Progress Bulk Carriers wins compensation for inadequately maintained grain ship that cost it valuable ConAgra deal.
  • Forth Ports to meet suitors
    London-listed group to sit down with Northstream consortium after return to profitability.
  • Concordia's suezmax splash
    Swedish owner orders new $69m tanker to join Stena and Sonangol's pool in 2012.
  • China scoops half new orders
    Government says shipyards enjoy eight-fold boost in newbuilding deals in January and February.
  • Bulkers bashed in Bosporus
    Giant Pescadores loses power in Turkish strait and suffers damage in collision with Bora, which grounded.
  • Royal woos $1.1bn from banks
    Richard Fain's Royal Caribbean secures monster loan to pay for newbuilding, Allure of the Seas.
  • MMM admits defeat on loan
    Struggling Malaysian owner closer to the edge after saying it cannot pay back $12m borrowing.
  • OSG hunts $300m more
    Morten Arntzen's Overseas Shipholding Group plans notes issue just two weeks after $160m share sale.
  • VLCC demo total grows
    Another two reported scrap sales takes large tanker recycling for the year-to-date to a total of ten.
  • NOL pledges end to lay-ups
    CEO Ron Widdows says all of liner giant's idle assets will be back at work by June.
  • Paris pockets modest payout
    Goldenport chief awarded shares worth '49,000 after tough 2009 produced net loss.
  • STX snares nine bulker haul
    South Korean shipbuilder lands $260m worth of bulker newbuildings from three separate owners.
  • Nathalin takes another VL
    Thai shipowner acquires South Korean VLCC in second major tanker acquisition; as BW sells Suva.
  • Tsakos ship hit by robbers
    Third incident in just five weeks raises fears of potential piracy hotspot off tip of southern Malaysia.
  • EMS handed short-term waiver
    Bondholders offer Annette Malm Justad-led company breathing space on near $70m debt.
  • Bulkers trapped in Huron ice
    Tugs and US Coast Guard vessel free Great Lakes ships after unseasonal ice blocks channel.
  • Keppel in new Baku yard
    Singapore offshore group set to build new jointly owned shipbuilding and repair facility in Azerbaijan.
  • Wartsila signs gas pact
    Finnish engine maker teams with Korean yard to produce next generation of greener LNG-fuelled vessels.
  • Petredec in record VLGC low
    LPG company is boosting its fleet of very large gas carriers (VLGCs) with period charter.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • IMO takes up greenhouse gas emissions
  • Grand Alliance restarts 4th Asia/Europe loop
  • Maersk adds Ecuador/Russia link
  • Air China gains majority stake in Shenzhen
  • Highway trust fund rescues carry risk
  • Truck broker sets standard for bond coverage
  • $75 million in drugs stolen from Eli Lilly DC
  • China reopens market to U.S. pork
  • Agility shedding jobs
  • U.K. forwarders: Ports policy inadequate
  • TCC ties up China terminal agreements
  • Hutchison wins Marseilles terminal concession
  • Houston lobbies IMO on emissions zones

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Wärtsilä and Samsung develop LNG-fuelled ships
    Wärtsilä and Samsung Heavy Industries have signed a cooperation agreement to develop the next generation of LNG-fuelled ships that will meet the demands of future environmental regulation. Wärtsilä's contribution

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Prices still weakening
    Rotterdam: Weak demand and ample avails.
  • Bunker prices weaken in Fujairah
    Durban market marks national holiday.
  • Canada's MARPOL VI ratification 'at hand'
    Accession near as MEPC 60 prepares to formally adopt North American ECA.
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints accountant for UK office
    Appointment 'reflects the strong performance and expansion' of London office.
  • Demand for cutter stock will keep prices firm
    Players says they have 'ended up with too much high viscosity material'.
  • New investment in LNG power
    Wartsila and Samsung to develop dual-fuel ships as 'liquid fuels' become 'increasingly expensive'.
  • Soft start to the week
    Singapore sees weak demand on Monday.
  • Trader advises new bunkering facility in Djibouti
    Fuel grades on offer in compliance with ISO standards.
  • Saudi Aramco offers April-loading fuel cargoes
    Traders expect the 180 cSt cargo to remain in the Middle East.
  • Australia increases 'pollution' levy
    Ups levy with effect from April 1, following bunker spill in Queensland.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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