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April 27, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel Fels, Jurong Shipyard in tie-ups with Brazilian firms
    TWO Singapore shipyards - Keppel Fels and Jurong Shipyard - opened joint-venture shipyards outside the Brazilian metropolis of Rio De Janeiro earlier this week.
  • China Shipping sets up Shanghai terminal arm
  • General Dynamics to buy Newport News for US$2.1b
  • P&O expects earnings to remain unchanged
Air and Land Transport
  • Asia-Pacific air traffic forecast to double by 2014
    AIR traffic within the Asia-Pacific region will double by 2014 and many airports will struggle to cope, according to a new report released by the Air Transport Action Group yesterday.
  • Boeing expects first orders for sonic cruiseras early as next year
  • Ailing AOM, Air Liberte get two-month lifeline
  • Delays at 8 airports boost US congestion
  • SIA orders Learjets for pilot training
Features
  • Look to Australia for model
    TANKER owners meeting in Sydney have been told to look to Australia for a model of standards in training and licensing of marine pilots that can be adopted throughout the world.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel Fels, Jurong Shipyard in tie-ups with Brazilian firms
    TWO Singapore shipyards - Keppel Fels and Jurong Shipyard - opened joint-venture shipyards outside the Brazilian metropolis of Rio De Janeiro earlier this week.
  • China Shipping sets up Shanghai terminal arm
  • General Dynamics to buy Newport News for US$2.1b
  • P&O expects earnings to remain unchanged
Air and Land Transport
  • Asia-Pacific air traffic forecast to double by 2014
    AIR traffic within the Asia-Pacific region will double by 2014 and many airports will struggle to cope, according to a new report released by the Air Transport Action Group yesterday.
  • Boeing expects first orders for sonic cruiseras early as next year
  • Ailing AOM, Air Liberte get two-month lifeline
  • Delays at 8 airports boost US congestion
  • SIA orders Learjets for pilot training
Features
  • Look to Australia for model
    TANKER owners meeting in Sydney have been told to look to Australia for a model of standards in training and licensing of marine pilots that can be adopted throughout the world.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel Fels, Jurong Shipyard in tie-ups with Brazilian firms
    TWO Singapore shipyards - Keppel Fels and Jurong Shipyard - opened joint-venture shipyards outside the Brazilian metropolis of Rio De Janeiro earlier this week.
  • China Shipping sets up Shanghai terminal arm
  • General Dynamics to buy Newport News for US$2.1b
  • P&O expects earnings to remain unchanged
Air and Land Transport
  • Asia-Pacific air traffic forecast to double by 2014
    AIR traffic within the Asia-Pacific region will double by 2014 and many airports will struggle to cope, according to a new report released by the Air Transport Action Group yesterday.
  • Boeing expects first orders for sonic cruiseras early as next year
  • Ailing AOM, Air Liberte get two-month lifeline
  • Delays at 8 airports boost US congestion
  • SIA orders Learjets for pilot training
Features
  • Look to Australia for model
    TANKER owners meeting in Sydney have been told to look to Australia for a model of standards in training and licensing of marine pilots that can be adopted throughout the world.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Cho Yang pulls ships from alliance
    Korean carrier acknowledges that it's pulling ships from United Alliance, but says it will continue to charter space from Hanjin and Senator Lines.
  • CLM answers Pentagon's call
    Council of Logistics Management agrees to help Defense Department shore up its supply chain.
  • SAirGroup restructures cargo operations
    Company, seeking to allay shippers' fears, renews commitment to freight in wake of investment debacles.
  • WTSA imposes hazmat surcharge
    The discussion group representing 13 carriers in the U.S.-to-Asia trade has agreed to charge $100 per FEU and $80 per TEU for hazardous cargo.
  • Senate debate on Export Administration Act delayed
  • Union Pacific earnings dip
  • UPS, Postal Service enter joint venture
  • Shareholders have 5 good choices, CP says
  • Starlight Express launches Houston-Latin America service
  • Express carriers ink Hong Kong pacts
  • UPS to halt passenger charter service
  • APL acquires German forwarder
  • CNA testing online cargo insurance
  • Marad approves two Title XI projects
  • Bureau Veritas develops new box ship design

Sched Netweb site
  • Shipbuilding alliance likely
  • G&U Logistics JV with BALtrans
  • Revision of India's port tariffs
  • Airborne offers new option
  • EasyShip v4 launched in Asia
  • New airport for Cape Verde
  • China Cargo pursued

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 26, 2001
  • APL Logistics buys German forwarding company
  • Less of a gap in transpacific shipping rates
  • P&O optimistic about traffic
  • Air for Swissair's French partners
  • Danzas joins Bolero.net
  • TNT Post confirms its outlook for 2001

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Full Conference Program - Indian Shipping Industry
  • Fin. Minister withdraws 5 pc customs duty on ships
  • Zim to launch new global service (AMP) in May
  • APL Logistics acquires Mare Logistik
  • National policy on shipping, shipbuilding taking shape
  • Kakinada port posts 20 pc traffic growth
  • Nagpur Container Terminal logs 37 pc growth in 2000-01
  • 'Hyderabad holds potential to emerge as international cargo hub'
  • Trade captains hail amendments to Finance Bill
  • Sugar exports to be freed soon
  • Imported cars, 2-wheelers made costlier
  • Govt may cut rice export price
  • DGFT working on new deadline for mandatory bar-coding
  • Commerce Ministry clears 1.5 lakh t. onions for export
  • Sinha partially rolls back tax on export profits
  • 16 pc excise duty extended to non-branded garments
  • Tax benefits extended to pvt cos in STPs
  • BHEL wins CII-Exim Bank award

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 26, 2001
  • ARA market firms on crude and cargo speculations
  • Firmer fuel oil in North European markets this week
  • Range-bound Singapore market higher amid tight prompt barges
  • Italy and Malta markets this week
  • Japan: Last chance for pre-holiday fixtures
  • Korean prices steady, distillates softer
  • Hong Kong stays firm with tight IFO380 avails
  • Gibraltar: One supplier fully committed short term
  • Demand expected to pick up in Istanbul
  • Some congestion in Piraeus
  • Tight avails and Tosco refinery fire lead prices higher in Los Angeles
  • Heavy demand in Seattle and Portland, Vancouver expecting more demand soon
  • Prices softer in Montreal, steady in Halifax
  • US East Coast market slightly softer

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Atlas Air roosts in the UK
  • DFDS Tor Line soon with its own terminal in Rotterdam
  • Finnlines takes over Team-Lines
  • UAL modernizes its fleet
  • Lykes Lines with customs services
  • Kent Line extends its Caribbean service
  • New liner service from Wallmann Terminal in Hamburg
  • Sea-Cargo AS - a new liner service
  • OOCL upgrades Scan Baltic Express Service
  • APL to Nheva Sheva

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 26, 2001
  • GD to acquire Newport News
    General Dynamics has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Newport News Shipbuilding
  • More ripples from FGH filing
    Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines LLC (PHTL) said yesterday that Friede Goldman Halter's Chapter 11 filing would have minimal impact on the construction of PHTL's new Jones Act Ro-Ro vessel
  • Mosvold reacts to Frontline bid
    Mosvold says that on the basis of valuations of its vessels by independent shipbrokers it estimates the net asset value per share to be materially higher than a Frontline offer.

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2001
  • Port of Tacoma receives permits to extend Maersk Sealand pier on Sitcum Waterway
  • Port Tacoma and Tacoma Pierce County Chamber raise awareness of Alaska trade impact
  • Port of Seattle signs labor agreement with port police department
  • Port of Bellingham will celebrate Opening Day of Boating Season and two projects on May 5
  • Port Seattle to spend $900,000 for installation of LAAS Ground Facility at Sea-Tac Airport

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Cho Yang hung out to dry by United Alliance
    Crisis-torn Cho Yang Shipping was forced out of the United Alliance yesterday as partner lines responded to customer pressure to stop co-operating with a carrier thought to be on the brink of colla...
  • Alafouzos back in control of Ermis fleet
    GREEK shipowner John Alafouzos has won back full control of the tanker fleet managed by his Athens operation Ermis Maritime after a $60m buy-back of seven ships that have been trading for bondholde...
  • Single-hulls crunch time as IMO gropes for deal
    AN 11th hour compromise looked likely to be announced on the phase-out schedule for single hull tankers at the IMO today, following moves to defuse a surprise campaign to derail the process at Mond...

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 26, 2001
  • Strong market boosts OMI
  • Bumper soya harvest for Argentina
  • Containerised chemical export surcharge
  • More tonnage but class income static
  • German shipyards strengthen bond
  • Portnet management re-shuffle
  • Thais to buy more oil from Malaysia
  • PAT board appointed
  • Officials bribed, says Thai DG
  • Profits halved at Royal Caribbean
  • Scandlines acquires Nordö Link
  • Trasmed in accident inquiry
  • And now the 12,500 TEU box ship
  • APLL acquires Mare Logistik
  • NZ turns away 'contaminated' harvester
  • Gloria Kopp to be re-auctioned
  • Korea unworried by EU subsidy moves
  • Marseilles moves on Fos expansion
  • Cho Yang ships out of Alliance

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • APL Logistics fait sa première acquisition en Europe
    APL Logistics, une filiale du groupe singapourien NOL, a pris le contrôle de la société hambourgeoise Mare Logistik & Spedition GmbH. L’achat porte sur 51% des actions, le solde devant être acheté dans les cinq ans à venir, en fonction d’un processus “earn out”. Contrairement à ce que laisse entendre le communiqué de presse, les entreprises-soeurs Eurogate Distribution GmbH et Jeschke Spedition GmbH, ne sont pas impliquées dans la vente. Selon un porte-parole, APL Logistics est à la recherche d’autres acquisitions en Europe, les pays ciblés étant le Benelux, le Royaume-Uni, la France et le pourtour méditerranéen.
  • CMA CGM a atteint la dimension d’un mega-carrier
    La France peut se targuer d’être présente sur la scène du liner mondial avec un mega-carrier, car telle est effectivement la dimension acquise par son armement CMA CGM, qui figure désormais dans le peloton de tête des grands du secteurs et dont les résultats de l’exercice 2000 atteignent des records. Lors de la réunion annuelle des conseils de direction du Holding CMA CGM et de CMA CGM S.A., les résultats officiels de l’exercice ont été présentés: chiffre d’affaires de 13,2 milliards de FRF (+39%), multiplication par deux du bénéfice opérationnel du holding à 795 millions de FRF, et progression du résultat net à 702,4 mio. de FRF, contre 311,9 mio. pour l’exercice 1999.
  • Les entreprises ne croient guère aux synergies entre ports
    Le secteur privé de l’Eurégion de l’Embouchure de l’Escaut ne croit pas que dans le contexte actuel, il existe un fort potentiel de synergies entre les cinq zones portuaires - Gand, Ostende, Zeebrugge, Terneuzen et Flessingue* - situées dans cette région. Leur attitude contraste avec les plaidoyers tenus par les administrations portuaires à ce sujet. Les entreprises estiment qu’à plus long terme - vingt ou trente ans - la région évoluera bien vers une seule région portuaire avec - éventuellement - une seule administration portuaire, mais à court terme, elles voient mal comment pourrait se réaliser un rapprochement réel entre les ports ou même une coordination entre les différents projets et stratégies de ceux-ci.
  • DHL met en service le premier Boeing 757 SF
    En octobre 1999, DHL s’est engagé à remplacer sa flotte de Boeing 727 par des 757SF, plus respectueux de l’environnement. A peine 17 mois plus tard, le premier des 44 nouveaux appareils de ce type est livré. Les autres suivront progressivement, de sorte que toute la flotte de Boeing de DHL sera renouvelée pour 2004.

Marine Linkweb site
APRIL 26, 2001
Maritime Contract News
  • Pentagon Expected To OK NNS Deal
Breaking News
  • Brazillian Yard Preps To Ride Offshore Wave
  • Princess Cruises Profits Plummet 64%
  • Vopak To Sell Bitumen Fleet
  • Moody's To Review GD Debt Rating
  • Pentagon Expected To OK NNS Deal

Marine Linkweb site
APRIL 26, 2001
Maritime Contract News
  • Pentagon Expected To OK NNS Deal
Breaking News
  • Brazillian Yard Preps To Ride Offshore Wave
  • Princess Cruises Profits Plummet 64%
  • Vopak To Sell Bitumen Fleet
  • Moody's To Review GD Debt Rating
  • Pentagon Expected To OK NNS Deal

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 26, 2001
  • MOL looks to establish green credentials
    Japanese shipping giant has adopted a new environmental management system.
  • Delist date set for Daewoo Heavy
    Korea Stock Exchange says the company will delist in May, five months ahead of schedule.
  • New Florida terminal aims to rake in $200m
    An expected significant increase in steamship traffic flow would contribute to the new income estimate.
  • Grand Bahama shipyard gets new operator
    The yard has completed repair works on more than 30 ships since its startup in September 2000.
  • Greek reefer owner seeks exit
    Enterprises Shipholding Corporation will default interest payment on its senior notes due in May.
  • Teekay closer to Ugland Nordic delisting
    Teekay raises stake in UNS to 97.87% after buyout of Rasmussen shareholding.
  • Navion shakes hands with Izar
    Cancellation of much delayed shuttle tanker rescinded.
  • Cho Yang out of United Alliance
    Troubled South Korean line loses right to operate seven ships in liner consortium.
  • Newport News shrugs off antitrust concerns
    The US Navy would examine the impact of the $2.1bn buyout on the nation's private shipbuilding industry.
  • Babcock and ThyssenKrupp swap shares
    German shipbuilders have taken the first steps on the road to a pan-European alliance.
  • Croatia to settle Fredriksen shipyard debt
    The Croatian government is paying John Fredriksen's Ali Shipping following the non-delivery of a tanker.
  • P&O Princess hits rough water
    First quarter results of newly demerged cruise line sink 60%.
  • ABS revenue 18% up
    US classification chief, Frank Iarossi, warns societies becoming scapegoats.
  • India paves the way for fleet expansion
    Indian owners are celebrating the scrapping of a 5% import duty on ships and could soon hit the acquisition trail.
  • Port takeover cleared
    Government gives Heysham port deal green light.
  • General strike hits all Greek ports
    Many cargo ships escape dispute by sailing before walk-out.
  • OOCL doubles up at Samsung
    Hong Kong owner exercises options for two 7,400-TEU containerships.
  • Lukoil bids for SPaP
    The Russian oil giant's tanker arm wants to buy the Slovakian shipping company.
  • Naif Marine slashes fares to Iraq
    The UAE ferry service is reducing prices until June to compete with overland routes into Iraq.
  • APL Logistics in European acquisition
    NOL's supply chain management arm is adding to its US purchase.
  • Teekay sees stellar start to 2001
    Aframax giant sees first quarter profits leap to $144m as demand continues to outstrip supply.
  • Debt-to-equity ratios jump at Korean lines
    Poor currency management adds to debt woes of shipping companies.
  • First quarter profits up at Newport News
    US shipbuilder lifted by 12% increase in revenue from construction section.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
SHIPPING
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
SHIPPING
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
PORTS
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
PORTS
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
PORTS
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
SHIPPING
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
SHIPPING
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Among the objectives, the development of joint projects and the integration of connection networks
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
SEAFARERS
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
SHIPYARDS
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
SHIPPING
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
INDUSTRY
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
PORTS
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
PORTS
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
ASSOCIATIONS
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
LOGISTICS
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
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