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BRIEFS
April 20, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dip in cruise passenger numbers last year nothing to worry about
    About 1.02m passengers passed through S'pore Cruise Centre, down from 1.05m in '98
  • More than one Asian hub for Royal Caribbean?
  • Star Cruises positions vessel in Dubai
Air and Land Transport
  • Philippines' worst air crash kills all 131 on board
    Air Philippines plane slams into hills on resort island near southern city of Davao while preparing to land
  • Rolls-Royce wins US$350m engine deal
  • Ansett expects no Easter flight upsets
Features
  • Power to influence in decline
    But there are indications of a rediscovery of the value of close cooperation within the framework of conferences
Columns
  • Of VLCCs, small ships and boxships

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dip in cruise passenger numbers last year nothing to worry about
    About 1.02m passengers passed through S'pore Cruise Centre, down from 1.05m in '98
  • More than one Asian hub for Royal Caribbean?
  • Star Cruises positions vessel in Dubai
Air and Land Transport
  • Philippines' worst air crash kills all 131 on board
    Air Philippines plane slams into hills on resort island near southern city of Davao while preparing to land
  • Rolls-Royce wins US$350m engine deal
  • Ansett expects no Easter flight upsets
Features
  • Power to influence in decline
    But there are indications of a rediscovery of the value of close cooperation within the framework of conferences
Columns
  • Of VLCCs, small ships and boxships

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dip in cruise passenger numbers last year nothing to worry about
    About 1.02m passengers passed through S'pore Cruise Centre, down from 1.05m in '98
  • More than one Asian hub for Royal Caribbean?
  • Star Cruises positions vessel in Dubai
Air and Land Transport
  • Philippines' worst air crash kills all 131 on board
    Air Philippines plane slams into hills on resort island near southern city of Davao while preparing to land
  • Rolls-Royce wins US$350m engine deal
  • Ansett expects no Easter flight upsets
Features
  • Power to influence in decline
    But there are indications of a rediscovery of the value of close cooperation within the framework of conferences
Columns
  • Of VLCCs, small ships and boxships

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dip in cruise passenger numbers last year nothing to worry about
    About 1.02m passengers passed through S'pore Cruise Centre, down from 1.05m in '98
  • More than one Asian hub for Royal Caribbean?
  • Star Cruises positions vessel in Dubai
Air and Land Transport
  • Philippines' worst air crash kills all 131 on board
    Air Philippines plane slams into hills on resort island near southern city of Davao while preparing to land
  • Rolls-Royce wins US$350m engine deal
  • Ansett expects no Easter flight upsets
Features
  • Power to influence in decline
    But there are indications of a rediscovery of the value of close cooperation within the framework of conferences
Columns
  • Of VLCCs, small ships and boxships

Sched Netweb site
  • New depot in Tin Shui Wai
  • Trade figures on the up-and-up
  • IPEM to invest $190 million in Masan Port development
  • New route for Niigata rail company
  • Confreight service to Ethiopia
  • Five mega-cranes for Salalah
  • Los Angeles Pier 400 Construction
  • German companies consolidate strategic alliance
  • Cathay SuperBrand
  • BA takes Spanish stake
  • DHL flying high
  • Aeroflot seeks alliance

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 19, 2000
  • Alliance Lufthansa Cargo and Deutsche Post, also in e-commerce
  • Shippers plea worldwide for antitrust in container shipping
  • Emery Worldwide launched guaranteed ground service
  • Top 100 US importers and exporters online
  • United Airlines buys .com names
  • Question over SIA-Virgin link

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 19, 2000
  • Parliamentary panel seeks rail freight rationalisation
  • Mundra Port sets new standards in cargo handling
  • Tata Electric awarded BOOT licence for Pir Pau
  • Holidays will drain exchequer of Rs 2,700 cr: AIAI chief
  • Govt asks global air cargo operators to aid India
  • Coffee Board permits exports of 1,08,498 t
  • Forex reserves up
  • Dividend tax hike will send wrong signals, cautions Assocham
  • Record onion output
  • Forex earnings from tourism up
  • IMC meetings
  • TRQ regime on milk powder imports soon
  • India 4th top buyer of Chinese silk
  • New comprehensive MDA Code for EPCs being evolved
  • Cosco, Evergreen integrate Asia-Australia services
  • Ficci facilitates MoUs with Nepal
  • Silk Air keen on increasing services to India
  • Basel show fetches Rs 50-crore business for jewellers
  • Spain keen on joint ventures
  • S. N. Batra bids adieu to active shipping career
  • RBI guidelines for new banks

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 19, 2000
  • African bunker markets
  • NWE bunker markets: Strong pre-holiday demand
  • Middle East: quiet in Fujairah before Easter
  • Singapore bunkers consolidate lower mid-week
  • Posted prices change in Jeddah and Dammam
  • Fuel oils down, distillates up in Southern Europe
  • Tight avails see prices jump in major Asian market
  • OW Bunker to open UK office

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 18, 2000
  • Hvide Marine elects Gerhard Kurz CEO
    Beleagured Hvide Marine Inc. has sprung another surprise. Today it announced the election of Gerhard E. Kurz as CEO and a member of the board.
  • Don't write off Taiwan destroyer deal just yet
    Despite a decision yesterday to defer a Taiwanese request to purchase four Aegis destroyers, it is possible that Congress may yet prod the administration into either selling Taiwan the ships--or building extra U.S. Navy Aegis destroyers to protect Taiwan
  • UDS and Ceres Hellenic in Suezmax deal
    Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corp. and Ceres Hellenic Shipping Enterprises Ltd. today announced a 10-year agreement for a fifth Suezmax tanker to be used in the UDS's crude transportation program.

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • P&O Nedlloyd to fund breaker
    Anglo-Dutch containership giant P&O Nedlloyd has agreed to fund modernisation of a leading Chinese shipbreaking yard after admitting that no facilities in the world were capable of recycling ships in an environmentally friendly way.
  • New Atlantic pact brings port calls shake-up
    The Grand Alliance and Americana Ships have announced the start of collaborative services on the North Atlantic trade from July 4, subject to regulatory approval, writes David Osler.
  • Improved rating for Gearbulk
    An improving dry bulk market has resulted in Gearbulk's credit rating outlook being favourably revised.
  • Offshore slowdown takes toll on Ensco
    The slowdown in offshore drilling activity prompted by the weak oil prices of the late 1990s continues to dog Ensco International, which saw first quarter net earnings plunge to $3.8m from $20m in the opening three months of 1999.
  • Brussels tanker rules expected by year-end
    European Commission maritime policy director Georgette Lalis has said the commission's proposed package of legislation on maritime safety in the wake of the Erika oil tanker disaster should be agreed by EU transport ministers by the end of the year.
  • Unions demand 'sky is the limit' spill payouts
    Pressure is growing for 'sky is the limit' compensation rules for future Erika-style tanker disasters, writes James Brewer.
  • Bolero.net planning major expansion
    ONE of the shipping industry's earliest dot.com ventures, Bolero.net is planning major expansion and bringing in new shareholders this year, seeing little threat from the recent slew of new internet companies targeting the industry.
  • First of four Mark IV ro-ros delivered
    WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen has taken delivery of the 38,300 dwt Tamesis, the first of four so-called Mark IV ro-ro carriers. from Daewoo Okpo shipyard of South Korea, writes Rajesh Joshi, Oslo.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 19, 2000
  • FMC probes abuse of OSRA tariff system
  • Arco tankers go to Phillips
  • ECT to restructure as profits collapse
  • Shanghai set to oust Long Beach
  • Brittany Ferries to consolidate operations
  • Coflexip-Stolt to win Erika pump tender
  • EC to clamp down on class
  • Lalis slams RINA silence
  • New rights for brokers from May
  • Philippines bus operator buys ferry
  • Decision expected on BC fast ferry link
  • Calcutta asks for freight access to Tibet
  • H&W to launch corporate restructure
  • Gerhard Kurz takes on Hvide
  • US to cut pilotage rates
  • Maoris keen to invest in Daewoo
  • Bulk undergoes inspection after grounding
  • Asian countries sign Mekong navigation pact
  • US oranges reach China after 20-year ban

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • 'Look the other way' on protests, ILWU asks
  • PSA Corp. expands beyond home port
  • Cosco joins Bolero.net
  • Acquisitions boost RailAmerica carloadings
  • Boeing posts lower profits in first quarter
  • Higher fuel costs put a drag on airline earnings
  • Genesee & Wyoming to acquire stake in Bolivian railroad
  • Hvide Marine elects Gerhard Kurz chief executive
Logistics
  • US Singpore firms cooperate in logistics deal
  • SAir Group may sell stake in Austrian Air
  • Chunnel earnings increase, boosted by freight revenue
  • AccuShip.com creates Net site offering multicarrier services
  • Atlas Air: Record quarter bodes well for the year
  • India asks foreign carriers for more cargo capacity
  • Security company fined $1 million
Maritime
  • Grand sets date for Atlantic service
  • Nordana, ILA reach agreement
  • 4 nations agree to open Upper Mekong
  • India likely to form LNG fleet
  • Tripartite group backs OECD antitrust review
  • White House proposal would increase environmental role

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • 'Look the other way' on protests, ILWU asks
  • PSA Corp. expands beyond home port
  • Cosco joins Bolero.net
  • Acquisitions boost RailAmerica carloadings
  • Boeing posts lower profits in first quarter
  • Higher fuel costs put a drag on airline earnings
  • Genesee & Wyoming to acquire stake in Bolivian railroad
  • Hvide Marine elects Gerhard Kurz chief executive
Logistics
  • US Singpore firms cooperate in logistics deal
  • SAir Group may sell stake in Austrian Air
  • Chunnel earnings increase, boosted by freight revenue
  • AccuShip.com creates Net site offering multicarrier services
  • Atlas Air: Record quarter bodes well for the year
  • India asks foreign carriers for more cargo capacity
  • Security company fined $1 million
Maritime
  • Grand sets date for Atlantic service
  • Nordana, ILA reach agreement
  • 4 nations agree to open Upper Mekong
  • India likely to form LNG fleet
  • Tripartite group backs OECD antitrust review
  • White House proposal would increase environmental role

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • 'Look the other way' on protests, ILWU asks
  • PSA Corp. expands beyond home port
  • Cosco joins Bolero.net
  • Acquisitions boost RailAmerica carloadings
  • Boeing posts lower profits in first quarter
  • Higher fuel costs put a drag on airline earnings
  • Genesee & Wyoming to acquire stake in Bolivian railroad
  • Hvide Marine elects Gerhard Kurz chief executive
Logistics
  • US Singpore firms cooperate in logistics deal
  • SAir Group may sell stake in Austrian Air
  • Chunnel earnings increase, boosted by freight revenue
  • AccuShip.com creates Net site offering multicarrier services
  • Atlas Air: Record quarter bodes well for the year
  • India asks foreign carriers for more cargo capacity
  • Security company fined $1 million
Maritime
  • Grand sets date for Atlantic service
  • Nordana, ILA reach agreement
  • 4 nations agree to open Upper Mekong
  • India likely to form LNG fleet
  • Tripartite group backs OECD antitrust review
  • White House proposal would increase environmental role

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
APRIL 19, 2000
  • Bourbon: "nous devrions bien nous entendre avec Gevaert"
    Au moment de l'accord qui a vu le groupe belge Gevaert entrer à hauteur dans le capital du groupe français Bourbon, il n'était question que d'une opération financière. La réflexion semble avoir évolué depuis. Par ailleurs, Bourbon vient d'annoncer des résultats plus qu'honorables pour son exercice 1999.
  • Coûts externes des transports: le rail et la voie d'eau sortent vainqueurs
    En 1995, les coûts externes de l'ensemble des transports dans les quinze Etats de l'Union européenne plus la Suisse et la Norvège se sont élevés à 530 mia.d'EUR, soit 7,8%du PIB de ces 17 pays. En intégrant les coûts de congestion, on arrive à 658 mia. d'EUR, soit près de 10% du PIB. Pour cette année, on les évalue à 700 mia. d'EUR. Les questions sont claires: va-t-on les payer, qui, et quand?
  • Sten Olssen mettrait Stena Line en vente
    "Je peux raisonnablement envisager une vente, à condition qu'il s'agisse d'un acquéreur sérieux qui n'ait pas seulement en vue la division du groupe", semble avoir déclaré Sten Olssen, actionnaire principal de l'armement ferry Stena Line, au quotidien suédois Dagens Industri. La famille Olssen détient la moitié des actions de cette compagnie.
  • Mega hubs et PC de 14.000 à 18.000 TEU vont-ils animer la containérisation après 2010?
    Une fois de plus, il est question de nouvelles générations de grands porte-containers, de 8.000 TEU et plus. La perspective n'a rien de surprenant. Elle correspond à cette recherche continue d'économies d'échelle, d'un abaissement des coûts d'exploitation. Pour ce qui est des PC de 8.000 TEU, on y est presque. La dernière génération des navires de Mærsk frise cette taille. Rappelons que tout récemment Hapag-Lloyd s'est inscrit pour une série de 4 PC de 7.200 TEU. Le PC de 8.000 TEU deviendra donc réalité prochainement. Certains experts franchissent maintenant d'autres étapes et évoquent des générations futures de 10.000 à 15.000 TEU

Marine Linkweb site
APRIL 19, 2000
  • Japan's March Ship Orders Up 23% From Last Year
  • Singapore VLCC Rates Break Worldscale 100 Barrier
  • French Petroleum Industry Says Governments Don't Enforce Shipping Rules
  • Tanker Spills Oil During Panama Canal Transit
  • Japan To Fund Romanian Port Study

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
TRADE
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
PORTS
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
PORTS
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
ACCIDENTS
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
SHIPPING
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
SHIPPING
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
SHIPPING
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
PORTS
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
PORTS
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
LAW
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
PORTS
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
SAFETY & SECURITY
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
TRUCKING
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
SHIPPING
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
SEAFARERS
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
SHIPPING
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
PORTS
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
SHIPPING
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
TRANSPORTATION
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
INSTITUTIONS
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
SHIPPING
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
ACCIDENTS
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
PORTS
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
ACCIDENTS
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
COMPANIES
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
SHIPPING
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
PORTS
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
SHIPPING
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
PORTS
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PORTS
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
PORTS
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
SHIPPING
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
SHIPPING
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
POLICY
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
PORTS
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
POLICY
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
POLICY
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
PORTS
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
POLICY
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
POLICY
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
POLICY
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
ACCIDENTS
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
PORTS
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
SHIPPING
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ACCIDENTS
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
SEAFARERS
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
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
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
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.
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
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
SHIPYARDS
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
COMPANIES
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
PORTS
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
SHIPPING
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
LOGISTICS
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
PORTS
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
FINANCING
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
MARITIME SERVICES
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
PORTS
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
CRUISES
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
SHIPPING
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
SHIPPING
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
PORTS
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
PORTS
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
LOGISTICS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
COMPANIES
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
SHIPPING
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
MARITIME SERVICES
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
PORTS
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
ECONOMY
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
CRUISES
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
ASSOCIATIONS
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
PORTS
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
PORTS
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
ASSOCIATIONS
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
SHIPPING
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
SHIPYARDS
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
POLICY
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
PORTS
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
SHIPPING
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
PORTS
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
NEWS
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
CRUISES
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
SHIPPING
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
PORTS
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
YACHTING
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
CRUISES
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
TRUCKING
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
SHIPYARDS
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
SHIPPING
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
YACHTING
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
INDUSTRY
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
SHIPPING
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
ACCIDENTS
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
ENVIRONMENT
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
PORTS
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
TRADE
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
PORTS
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
SHIPPING
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
PORTS
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
SEAFARERS
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
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
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
MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
››› 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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
SHIPPING
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
PORTS
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
PORTS
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
PORTS
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
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