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March 7, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMO moves closer to mandatory ballast water management
    MANDATORY ballast water management planning is just around the corner and takes longer to implement than the industry realises, experts say.
  • Keppel FELS clinches another contract and bonus for excellence
  • China pledges US$5m to clear Mekong rapids
  • Ukrainian aircraft carrier in China for refitting
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay Pacific's earnings dive 87% to HK$657m
    CATHAY Pacific Airways said yesterday its profits plunged 87 per cent to HK$657 million last year, when it was hurt by the Sept 11 attacks, the troubled global economy and a dispute with pilots.
  • Airbus differs on airports' superjumbo expenses
  • Virgin Blue, Air NZ consider linking Aussie networks
  • SIA Cargo adds new freighter services
  • Boeing may lose US$3b long-range 777 order from EVA
  • American, Turkish airlines in talks to codeshare flights to Kabul
  • Log Book

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMO moves closer to mandatory ballast water management
    MANDATORY ballast water management planning is just around the corner and takes longer to implement than the industry realises, experts say.
  • Keppel FELS clinches another contract and bonus for excellence
  • China pledges US$5m to clear Mekong rapids
  • Ukrainian aircraft carrier in China for refitting
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay Pacific's earnings dive 87% to HK$657m
    CATHAY Pacific Airways said yesterday its profits plunged 87 per cent to HK$657 million last year, when it was hurt by the Sept 11 attacks, the troubled global economy and a dispute with pilots.
  • Airbus differs on airports' superjumbo expenses
  • Virgin Blue, Air NZ consider linking Aussie networks
  • SIA Cargo adds new freighter services
  • Boeing may lose US$3b long-range 777 order from EVA
  • American, Turkish airlines in talks to codeshare flights to Kabul
  • Log Book

Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping, Zim expand slot exchange
  • Ro-ros continue to roll at GPA
  • Port of Oakland and BNSF open joint intermodal terminal
  • Zim Logistics opens owned branch in Shanghai
  • Deutsche Post World Net records 2 pc revenue earnings
  • Leading developments at SIA and Thai Airways
  • Air France Cargo signs with GF-X
  • Continental Airlines to resume daily flights to Narita

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 6, 2002
  • Mont Blanc Tunnel open this month
  • British Airports happy with new landing charges
  • Load factor Northwest up
  • No bankruptcy Holt Group
  • Carrier division Hyundai bought by Wallenius Wilhelmsen
  • 'Campus service' UPS
  • New solutions for freight services in Afghanistan
  • Positive February volumes BA

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Uniglory, Wan Hai jointly offer weekly express service linking Japan, Taiwan & HK
  • Delmas weaves Asia into East African network
  • NYK consolidates intra-Asian container operations
  • NOL builds on strengths & talent of APL management team
  • Evergreen to register ships in UK
  • Asia-N America box volumes climb to 3-yr high in 2001
  • P&O Group's new website
  • Jurong Port volumes to jump with bigger Zim ships calling
  • Naples plans box transhipment terminal
  • 32 berths possible at Ngqura port
  • Savannah, Brunswick ports notch 8.1 pc growth in roro operations
  • Number of ships passing Suez Canal hits record
  • Hanjin Taipei enters into Pendulum II service
  • Maersk to expand Rotterdam terminal
  • Ecu-Line offers services to Egypt
  • Kalmar container straddle carrier family wins a spate of orders
  • K Line launches own subsidiary in Singapore
  • New Platinum corridor links Maputo with Walvis Bay
  • Fujairah port cargo throughput up by 20 pc
  • P&O Nedlloyd, CP Ships to introduce vessels with more reefer capacity
  • Cargo handling tariff increase at Manila
  • Revenue Secretary explains reasons for deferring tonnage tax
  • LNG shipping policy put in deep freezer
  • 23rd All India Major Ports Hockey Tournament begins
  • Interactive meeting held with Nhava-Sheva CFS operators - MANSA Silver Jubilee Year Celebrations
  • A-I to put Guwahati on global map
  • QRs on several agricultural products lifted
  • Government to keep tab on Chinese products
  • Govt evolving ambitious Rs 4,250-cr. plan to develop export infrastructure
  • Sinha's Budget erodes EoUs, FTZs' profitability
  • Credit offtake surge pointer of industrial growth
  • Budget low on rhetoric, high on sensibility, says CII's chief economist
  • Wheat exports at 50 lakh tonnes
  • Indo-Sudan Joint Commission to meet in Delhi soon
  • Speakers at IMC note positive features in 2002-03 Budget
  • 11th batch of Export Import Workshop on
  • 'Budget Implications' workshop at IMC on Friday

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 6, 2002
  • Tight avails on the US East Coast
  • Head of East-West Centre says oil prices could drop to $15 a barrel in 2003
  • Report from Southern African bunker markets
  • Fujairah and Suez market snapshot
  • O.W Bunker set up new offices in the Netherlands
  • Crude oil falls as Norway might extend production cut, IEA says Russia should not follow
  • Chile market report from Pacsa
  • New port to boost Bahrain as regional hub
  • Brazil bunkers remain steady
  • Rotterdam morning market report
  • Posted price changes in Jeddah and Dammam

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 6, 2002
  • Losses for Air Canada
  • Dragonair Cargo
  • Pilot Air Freight upgrades products
  • United Cargo expands refund policy
  • Korean Air seeks antitrust immunity
  • Khalifa Airways
  • China Southern Airlines upgrades flights
  • Inland shipping freight market, week 09, 25th February/1st March, 2002
  • China: Old rail revisited
  • Nit League, Arc unite to improve rail competition
  • Roadway Express Improves Transit Times

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 6, 2002
  • Port of New Orleans slams Bush decision on steel tariffs
    The Port of New Orleans was among the first maritime interests to condemn President Bush's decision to impose tariffs and quotas on imported steel.
  • Radio Holland Group becomes independent
    Following a management buyout, SRH Marine has now become an independent entity that will take the name Radio Holland Group
  • USCG publishes ballast water ANPR
    The U.S. Coast Guard has published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) dealing with ballast water treatment
  • Singapore owner gets ballast water management certification
    World Tankers Management is Singapore's first tanker operator in Singapore to have its fleet certified under Lloyd's Register's new BWMP

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 6, 2002
  • Port of Seattle looking at new cruise terminal at Pier 91
  • Matson files for modest rate increase
  • Port of Anacortes wants input on March Point Property plans
  • DOT planning to hire 30,000 airport screeners
  • Burlington Northern will operate Oakland's joint intermodal terminal

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Europe steels itself for transatlantic trade war
    THE global economy witnessed what could be the first shots in a trade war yesterday as the European Union launched a scathing attack on the US decision to impose a maximum 30% import tariff on several types of imported steel, describing it as a "clear violation of World Trade Organisation rules".
  • Domestic industry critics warn of backlash
    DOMESTIC critics of the Bush administration's steel trade policy reacted with disappointment and dire warnings of the potential consequences to Tuesday's decision to impose sweeping new tariffs on imports of steel into the US.
  • P&O Nedlloyd axes 130 British officers on eve of full year results
    ANGLO-DUTCH container line P&O Nedlloyd is to axe a further 130 British officers, despite having recently flagged a number of boxships with the Red Ensign.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 6, 2002
  • What's driving cruise rivalry?
  • Simon says sale 'well under way'
  • Swan Hellenic buys R Eight
  • K Line lifts steam coal volumes
  • Lines begin to leave Suape
  • HHI passes 1,000 ship milestone
  • Japanese tighten box security
  • Ministers agree on Schelde plans
  • Santos warning on reforms
  • Trasmed offer closes April 15
  • Asia, EU hit hardest by steel move
  • Maersk berth opened in Romania
  • US steel move 'anti-competitive'
  • SCI loses coastal oil monopoly
  • Volgotanker opts for barges
  • Dilapidated ports 'push up prices'
  • US steel tariff will hit Australia
  • Alang suffers in domestic turmoil
  • Greek agents run for cover
  • Hutchison to run Laem Chabang
  • Adsteam hikes upset owners
  • Barcelona imposes curbs for summit

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 6, 2002
  • No work stoppages seen, but issues remain ahead of West Coast talks
    Pacific Maritime Association chief Joseph Miniace doesn't foresee a strike or lockout this summer.
  • House drafts maritime counter-terrorism bill
    The bill assigns maritime and international cargo security to the Undersecretary of Transportation for Security.
  • Ports, carriers hit steel tariffs
    Opponents complain that import curbs will cost U.S. jobs and delay an economic recovery.
  • Stonepath to acquire Global Transportation Services
  • Mechanics OK United Airlines contract
  • DOT renews MTSNAC charter
  • FedEx unit enhances online shipping tools
  • Kitty Hawk hopes for June emergence from Ch. 11
  • In Oz, Pa. gov makes Philly port pitch
  • Corpus Christi cargo narrowly off in '01
  • US Airways names Siegel president, CEO
  • Seatrade adds Fla. port, reefer vessel
  • Singapore Airlines boosts cargo services

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • L’absence d’harmonisation dans la logistique risque d’entraîner des délocalisations
    La grande messe logistique qu’est la conférence/exposition SITL, qui se tient ces jours-ci à Villepinte, près de Paris, a le mérite de permettre d’aborder de nombreux dossiers d’une brûlante actualité. Chargeurs et transporteurs doivent aujourd’hui élaborer des solutions logistiques globales dans une perspective non seulement européenne mais mondiale. Les entreprises ont donc tout intérêt à rechercher les meilleures solutions pour gérer leur “supply chain” ou chaîne d’approvisionnement d’une manière aussi efficace et économique que possible. Il est indéniable que les systèmes d’information jouent un rôle déterminant dans cette optique. Des choix s’imposent qui portent sur une gestion totale et sur toutes les fonctions qui animent la chaîne logistique de bout en bout. Faut-il se contenter d’externaliser certaines fonctions seulement ou opter pour une externalisation totale. Quelles stratégies les grandes entreprises de transport doivent-elles adopter?
  • SeD Logistique construit une plate-forme logistique près de Lyon
    La société française d’immobilier et de prestations logistiques SeD Logistique vient d’entamer à Saint-Quentin Fallavier, entre Lyon et l’Isère, la construction d’un entrepôt de 40.000 m2 d’un seul tenant. Ce projet important, qui avait déjà été annoncé il y a un an, avait dû être postposé parce que le groupe n’avait pas remporté un important appel d’offres. Pour cette société, qui a des liens ‘importants avec la famille Dubois (des Transports Dubois, vendus à ABX Logistics... qui détient encore 18% de SeD), ce nouveau bâtiment représente une nouvelle étape dans son développement, puisque c’est la première fois qu’elle quitte le bassin parisien et s’implante en bordure d’une autre agglomération majeure, proche des marchés internationaux de surcroît.
  • La taxe US sur les importations d’acier suscite de vives critiques
    La décision du président américain Bush de limiter l’importation d’acier aux Etats-Unis avec des taxes jusqu’à 30% au cours des trois prochaines années, ne suscite pas seulement des réactions négatives auprès des instances de l’Union européenne, mais rencontre également de la résistance dans le pays même. Ainsi, l’association des utilisateurs d’acier CITAC craint que la mesure entraînera la perte de près de 74.500 emplois. Le port de la Nouvelle-Orléans, qui est un des principaux ports d’importation d’acier aux Etats-Unis, craint de lourdes conséquences économiques.
  • Le retour vers le registre maritime belge sera-t-il réalisé cette année?
    La législation visant l’introduction d’un registre maritime attrayant en Belgique se trouve dans la dernière ligne droite. Après des années de négociations et de discussions, un accord est intervenu avec le gouvernement belge. L’accord doit désormais être ratifié par le parlement. Sauf imprévu, la première unité marchande belge pourra être repavillonnée dès cet été, a déclaré le capitaine Marc Nuytemans, le directeur de l’Union des Armateurs belges.

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 6, 2002
  • Conoco moves ahead with shuttle project
    The functional build strategy of its US Gulf shuttle tankers is to be ready by end of March.
  • Carnival again seeks meeting with POC
    Carnival wants to discuss a dual-listed tie-up with P&O Princess.
  • Conoco-Phillips merger plan gets first nod
    The European Union regulators found no anticompetitive effects from the $15.6bn merger.
  • Steel tax unlikely to boost Great Lakes shipping
    Lake Carrier Association is unimpressed with lack on action on imports of steel slabs.
  • US steel tariff pours new gloom on bulkers
    Owners say capesize rates could suffer later this year as a result of US import restrictions.
  • Houston port sees record container traffic
    The Texan port also had a surge in intermodal rail activity and strong auto imports in 2001.
  • Dire year for Eimskip
    Icelandic owner hammered by weak krona in 2001, but is more positive about this year.
  • Korea fires another salvo in yard subsidy war
    Korea Shipbuilders' Association attacks European yards' bid to win grants for LNG newbuildings.
  • Clydeport expanding Southampton feeder service
    UK ports and shipping company announces expansion plan as profits increase.
  • P&O Princess confirms R Eight charter
    Interest slack in remaining Renaissance vessels, while one finds a new home.
  • Former Lisco tramp arm slips into profit
    Lithuanian bulker player plans to auction vessels to raise cash.
  • IOC seeks tonnage as deregulation looms
    Indian Oil Corp is hitting the market for ships as Shipping Corp of India's monopoly ends.
  • Sutrajaya Shipping raises target
    Malaysian chemical tanker owner could boost fleet to increase cargo volumes in 2002.
  • Norway rescues overboard stewardess
    Veteran cruise ship plucks crewmember from Atlantic after ten-hour ordeal.
  • Bollore holds steady
    French group's Delmas and Otal container lines reported stable revenues in 2001.
  • Noble sees record results in 2001
    Richard Elman's commodities trading group shakes off economic woes to post 11.4% profit increase.
  • Prisco tanker in Tatar Strait first
    Primorsk ship completes a unique voyage through the ice-bound Russian waterway.
  • Allseas 'entitled to terminate' Solitaire deal
    Key decision awarded against Singapore yard in legal battle over terminated bulker conversion
  • PSA posts nearly 10% growth in February
    Container terminal operator continues to see improvements in monthly container throughput.

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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
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.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Algeciras. A decline in Barcelona.
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.
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
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
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.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
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
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.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
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
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
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
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
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
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
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%
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.
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
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
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%)
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
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.
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 is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
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
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
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
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
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
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
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
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
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
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
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.
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
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
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
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.
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.
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
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
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
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%.
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%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
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%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
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
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
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.
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
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
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
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.
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
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
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
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
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
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
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.
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
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.
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.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
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
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
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
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
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.
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%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
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%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
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
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%)
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.
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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
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
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.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
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
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
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.
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
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
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.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
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
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
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%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
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
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
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.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
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
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%
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.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
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
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
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
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.
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
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
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.
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
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
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
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
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
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
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
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Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
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
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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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
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
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
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
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
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
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.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
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