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December 2, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN-mandated patrol of Malacca Straits urged
    SECURITY in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore - now among the most dangerous waterways in the world - needs to be 'internationalised' under a United Nations umbrella, if the ongoing piracy problem is to be stemmed, says a senior tanker industry executive.
  • Australia wants Kuwait assurance on tainted sheep
    AUSTRALIA will not export 70,000 sheep fed illegal pork by animal activists unless they clear veterinary checks and Kuwait provides a written assurance it will allow the animals to be unloaded, the government said yesterday.
  • MOL to order 30 bulkers
    MITSUI OSK Lines , Japan's second-largest shipping company, said it will order 30 bulk carriers to be built between 2004 and the first half of 2007, as demand for raw materials for steel production rises in Asia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas unveils Jetstar for cut-price war with Virgin
    AUSTRALIAN flag carrier Qantas announced yesterday its new budget airline, named Jetstar, will take off in May in a challenge to upstart airline Virgin Blue, which has grabbed 28 per cent of the domestic market since it was launched in 2000.
  • SAESL completes overhaul of 100th Trent engine
  • Carrier, Australia Post eye freight venture
  • 5 air safety breaches under new rules: Canberra
  • Six major US airlines expect robust growth in 2004
  • Myanmar carrier to launch flights to HK, India

Features
  • Small rescue outpost with worldwide reach
    THE infamous cruise ship Achille Lauro catches fire off Africa.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EFTHIMIOS Mitropoulos has been confirmed as the new International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General.
Port Shots
  • Daewoo wins US$586m orders
    SOUTH Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co said yesterday it had secured orders for seven vessels worth US$586 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN-mandated patrol of Malacca Straits urged
    SECURITY in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore - now among the most dangerous waterways in the world - needs to be 'internationalised' under a United Nations umbrella, if the ongoing piracy problem is to be stemmed, says a senior tanker industry executive.
  • Australia wants Kuwait assurance on tainted sheep
    AUSTRALIA will not export 70,000 sheep fed illegal pork by animal activists unless they clear veterinary checks and Kuwait provides a written assurance it will allow the animals to be unloaded, the government said yesterday.
  • MOL to order 30 bulkers
    MITSUI OSK Lines , Japan's second-largest shipping company, said it will order 30 bulk carriers to be built between 2004 and the first half of 2007, as demand for raw materials for steel production rises in Asia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas unveils Jetstar for cut-price war with Virgin
    AUSTRALIAN flag carrier Qantas announced yesterday its new budget airline, named Jetstar, will take off in May in a challenge to upstart airline Virgin Blue, which has grabbed 28 per cent of the domestic market since it was launched in 2000.
  • SAESL completes overhaul of 100th Trent engine
  • Carrier, Australia Post eye freight venture
  • 5 air safety breaches under new rules: Canberra
  • Six major US airlines expect robust growth in 2004
  • Myanmar carrier to launch flights to HK, India

Features
  • Small rescue outpost with worldwide reach
    THE infamous cruise ship Achille Lauro catches fire off Africa.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EFTHIMIOS Mitropoulos has been confirmed as the new International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General.
Port Shots
  • Daewoo wins US$586m orders
    SOUTH Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co said yesterday it had secured orders for seven vessels worth US$586 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN-mandated patrol of Malacca Straits urged
    SECURITY in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore - now among the most dangerous waterways in the world - needs to be 'internationalised' under a United Nations umbrella, if the ongoing piracy problem is to be stemmed, says a senior tanker industry executive.
  • Australia wants Kuwait assurance on tainted sheep
    AUSTRALIA will not export 70,000 sheep fed illegal pork by animal activists unless they clear veterinary checks and Kuwait provides a written assurance it will allow the animals to be unloaded, the government said yesterday.
  • MOL to order 30 bulkers
    MITSUI OSK Lines , Japan's second-largest shipping company, said it will order 30 bulk carriers to be built between 2004 and the first half of 2007, as demand for raw materials for steel production rises in Asia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas unveils Jetstar for cut-price war with Virgin
    AUSTRALIAN flag carrier Qantas announced yesterday its new budget airline, named Jetstar, will take off in May in a challenge to upstart airline Virgin Blue, which has grabbed 28 per cent of the domestic market since it was launched in 2000.
  • SAESL completes overhaul of 100th Trent engine
  • Carrier, Australia Post eye freight venture
  • 5 air safety breaches under new rules: Canberra
  • Six major US airlines expect robust growth in 2004
  • Myanmar carrier to launch flights to HK, India

Features
  • Small rescue outpost with worldwide reach
    THE infamous cruise ship Achille Lauro catches fire off Africa.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EFTHIMIOS Mitropoulos has been confirmed as the new International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General.
Port Shots
  • Daewoo wins US$586m orders
    SOUTH Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co said yesterday it had secured orders for seven vessels worth US$586 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN-mandated patrol of Malacca Straits urged
    SECURITY in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore - now among the most dangerous waterways in the world - needs to be 'internationalised' under a United Nations umbrella, if the ongoing piracy problem is to be stemmed, says a senior tanker industry executive.
  • Australia wants Kuwait assurance on tainted sheep
    AUSTRALIA will not export 70,000 sheep fed illegal pork by animal activists unless they clear veterinary checks and Kuwait provides a written assurance it will allow the animals to be unloaded, the government said yesterday.
  • MOL to order 30 bulkers
    MITSUI OSK Lines , Japan's second-largest shipping company, said it will order 30 bulk carriers to be built between 2004 and the first half of 2007, as demand for raw materials for steel production rises in Asia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas unveils Jetstar for cut-price war with Virgin
    AUSTRALIAN flag carrier Qantas announced yesterday its new budget airline, named Jetstar, will take off in May in a challenge to upstart airline Virgin Blue, which has grabbed 28 per cent of the domestic market since it was launched in 2000.
  • SAESL completes overhaul of 100th Trent engine
  • Carrier, Australia Post eye freight venture
  • 5 air safety breaches under new rules: Canberra
  • Six major US airlines expect robust growth in 2004
  • Myanmar carrier to launch flights to HK, India

Features
  • Small rescue outpost with worldwide reach
    THE infamous cruise ship Achille Lauro catches fire off Africa.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EFTHIMIOS Mitropoulos has been confirmed as the new International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General.
Port Shots
  • Daewoo wins US$586m orders
    SOUTH Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co said yesterday it had secured orders for seven vessels worth US$586 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN-mandated patrol of Malacca Straits urged
    SECURITY in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore - now among the most dangerous waterways in the world - needs to be 'internationalised' under a United Nations umbrella, if the ongoing piracy problem is to be stemmed, says a senior tanker industry executive.
  • Australia wants Kuwait assurance on tainted sheep
    AUSTRALIA will not export 70,000 sheep fed illegal pork by animal activists unless they clear veterinary checks and Kuwait provides a written assurance it will allow the animals to be unloaded, the government said yesterday.
  • MOL to order 30 bulkers
    MITSUI OSK Lines , Japan's second-largest shipping company, said it will order 30 bulk carriers to be built between 2004 and the first half of 2007, as demand for raw materials for steel production rises in Asia.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas unveils Jetstar for cut-price war with Virgin
    AUSTRALIAN flag carrier Qantas announced yesterday its new budget airline, named Jetstar, will take off in May in a challenge to upstart airline Virgin Blue, which has grabbed 28 per cent of the domestic market since it was launched in 2000.
  • SAESL completes overhaul of 100th Trent engine
  • Carrier, Australia Post eye freight venture
  • 5 air safety breaches under new rules: Canberra
  • Six major US airlines expect robust growth in 2004
  • Myanmar carrier to launch flights to HK, India

Features
  • Small rescue outpost with worldwide reach
    THE infamous cruise ship Achille Lauro catches fire off Africa.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EFTHIMIOS Mitropoulos has been confirmed as the new International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General.
Port Shots
  • Daewoo wins US$586m orders
    SOUTH Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co said yesterday it had secured orders for seven vessels worth US$586 million.

Sched Netweb site
  • Dow Chemical sues shippers over bid-rigging, conspiracy
  • Unite call to Canadian ports
  • K Line, China Shipping Group form joint venture
  • TGAX Logistics granted China NVOCC licence
  • Efthimios Mitropoulos to be new IMO secretary-general
  • US Customs chief praises New Zealand's security efforts
  • Korea to offer new incentives to foreign shippers
  • China Southern, Air France sign codeshare agreement
  • Garuda profits expected to dive by 80 per cent this year
  • Qantas hopes for green light on Shanghai-London route
  • Air cargo conference to examine forecast trends

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Surging freight rates perk up shipping industry
  • US still major buyer of value-added marine products
  • JNP loads Thermax's biggest heavy lift export cargo at SB-3
  • Latvia Deputy PM visits Mumbai Port
  • CoPT withdraws incentive scheme for port users with retrospective effect
  • Vizag Port sets national record by tippling 334 rakes in 29 days
  • Making EDI work in India
  • Amingaon ICD begins receiving imports in rakes
  • Virgin Atlantic may operate flights to Hyderabad, Bangalore & Mumbai
  • Wagon shortage affects soyameal exports
  • Forex reserves swelled to $ 93,663 million
  • 23 FDI proposals cleared by Jaswant
  • Indo-German trade grows on weak rupee
  • Karnataka to set up bank for weavers
  • ECGC settles guarantee claims worth Rs 31.10 cr.
  • Rs 250-cr. worth biotech park at Pune planned
  • Govt prepays $ 1.4 bn loans to WB, ADB
  • India will become major world economic power in a decade: Jaswant Singh
  • IT units in special zones seek service tax cut
  • Cement, steel sectors growth of over 6 pc in Oct.
  • Karnataka's proposal for coastal SEZ gets govt approval
  • Fieo buyer-seller meet in S. Africa from Jan. 13 to 21
  • Cuban Minister seeks Indian investments

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • US markets: Post holiday round-up
  • ARA markets plunge with crude and barges
  • Still business as usual in Falmouth
    It looks like Fuel and Marine Marketing Ltd. (FAMM) will continue to supply ships calling at the southern UK deep water port of Falmouth for another couple of weeks based on the amount of product still left in the oil tank space operated by local supplier and terminal operator Falmouth Oil Services (FOS).
  • Gibraltar IFOs keep falling
  • Little support expected for change of OPEC price band
    The Venezuelan proposal has received a fair amount of attention after OPEC chose to ignore its so-called price-band mechanism in recent months, a mechanism which is based on the current price band.
  • Istanbul bears still in evidence as holidays end
  • Great Belt buyers hold back
  • Oil prices fall as OPEC hints at no quota change
    Oil prices fell sharply today as funds led the way in a selling spree bases on early indications that OPEC has no plans to cut production quotas again at their December 4th meeting.
  • Rotterdam opens soft
  • Dover presents detailed study of shipping SO2 emissions - Part 2
    A detailed study of local air quality and its sources for Dover District Council leaves no doubt that the port of Dover's busy ferry activity is the main contributor to local concentration of SO2. The study also used model scenarios to asses how the introduction of lower sulphur fuel used by all the ferries, or abatement technology used on a portion of the ferries, would affect SO2 concentrations.

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Exel Germany appoints new divisional head
  • CSX World Terminals and Jacksonville Port Authority sign agreement
  • Swiss WorldCargo's Zurich/Frankfurt/Brussels offices Cargo 2000-certified
  • Yellow-Roadway to go forward
  • Usco Logistics manages warehousing for Hard Rock Café
  • Menlo launches PLM

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Marcus Petterson wanted "Thjelvar"
  • UK competition authority oppose P&O - Stena ferry transfer
  • Umoe to built five FPBs

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • MOL announces massive bulker expansion
    Will add 30 ships to meet growing need for ore transportation
  • New job for Kvaerner Masa chief
    Jorma Eloranta to move to Metso
  • New line-up at IMO
    Mitropoulos to take pesronal charge of flag-state clean-up effort
  • Liberia issues first ISPS security audit certificate
    Says fleet on course to meet ISPS deadline

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Port of Bellingham partners with expanding wood oven firm
  • Steel imports head down during month of October
  • Portland Airport noise team slates December 4, meeting
  • Alaska/Seattle make mark on MarAd cruise industry report
  • Washington State Ferries floats new wider range RFP

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • MOL launches $900m capesize newbuild plan
    The world's largest capesize operator has set its sights, amid the Asian iron ore frenzy, on even greater bulk glory, with a stunning 30-ship newbuild battleplan.
  • Daewoo in hold back coup
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering's deliberate tactic to hold back plenty of 2006 berths while its competitors were cramming in orders earlier this year is paying off, with seven ship orders announced yesterday for a total price of $586m, writes Sam Chambers in Shanghai.
  • Owners suffer 'document harassment' off Singapore
    SHIPOWNERS claim ships sailing in Singapore waters have been stopped by officials, allegedly from neighbouring states, demanding the vessels' documents which will be returned only at a price.
  • Bond helps Frontline to restructure
    Frontline is to raise $580m through a high-yield bond as a key step in the group's plans to split into two companies, one focused on ownership and the other on operations and chartering.
  • Nominate the best for a Lloyd's List Award
    NOMINATIONS are now open to all our readers for your choice to honour outstanding achievement in shipping over the past year in the prestigious Lloyd's List Awards 2004.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Rift opens at IMO over oil types
    A potentially dangerous rift opened at the IMO today as international disagreement over the technical definition of oil types overshadowed make-or-break discussions on the banning of single-hull tankers carrying heavy fuel oil
  • Kapitan Koziar leakage repaired
    AN OBO vessel that was denied entry to New York harbour last month was repaired over the weekend and will sail into New York after a final survey by the US Coast Guard
  • Scandlines full of eastern promise
    DANISH-German ferry operator Scandlines is upgrading its service between Rostock and Helsinki as part of its strategy of expanding eastwards within the Baltic Sea
  • Vervat discusses Hanno future
    ROTTERDAM container stevedore Hans Vervat is locked in talks with Hutchison Port Holdings-owned ECT regarding the future of his company Hanno/Uniport
  • Numbers mount in DR Congo tragedy
    SOME 120 bodies have been pulled from Lake Mayi Ndombe, DR Congo, after a ferry went down in rough weather last Thursday
  • P&I club rides freak wave research
    OWNERS' chances of defending cargo claims after their ships encountered freak waves of over 30m in height appear brighter as a result of recent research and publicity
  • French pollution law threatens flag
  • Bush to repeal steel tariffs
  • Fumes halt Namibia dredging project
  • Boost for Israeli reefer trade
  • PSA wins approval for restructure
  • MOL adds to massive Capesize order
  • Eloranta to leave Kv'rner Masa
  • Ofer denies Zim sale rumours
  • Samsung agrees wage hike
  • Cosco profits from bulk rate rise

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Delays for NVO e-bill of lading
    Glitches stall release of Customs' special bill of lading for NVO-shipped containers.
  • Boxship volume to grow by 10%
    Capacity of global fleet forecast to increase to 9 million TEUs by 2007, according to broker.
  • Hapag Lloyd profit soars
    Earnings nearly triple in third quarter as sharp rise in volumes, rates offset higher fuel prices and weaker dollar.
  • Higher rates for U.S. exports to Asia
  • Express carriers lobby China on postal law
  • UPS Store expects record holiday shipping
  • Quarterly rate hikes for India-Europe
  • Malaysia port opens Thai rail service
  • China Airlines to ship second satellite
  • London Stansted to expand: Report
  • U.S. signs global rail security pact
  • Express carriers, USPS gear up for peak season

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • CP Ships says PONL deal is a zero sum game
    CP Ships CEO Ray Miles told analysts last week that he wants an 'all-or-nothing' deal for P&O Nedlloyd, tacitly admitting his company's interest in the Anglo/Dutch company for the first time.
  • Port CEO sees Canada's West Coast as China's gateway to North America
    Canada's West Coast could become 'the central hub for China's burgeoning trade with North America,' but British Columbia (BC) ports must co-ordinate.
  • Hatsu sets its cap at Asia-Europe
  • Dedicated PTP - Haadyai boxtrain service begins
  • Teesport boxtrain a Christmas bonus
  • Jinghang Canal's first feeder service swings into operation
  • New company to promote German intermodal transport
  • Shipping Federation of Canada names new president
  • Seattle Port approves 2004 budget
  • Hapag-Lloyd shipping riding high
  • V Ships warns of approaching ISPS deadline

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Stelmar takes first of eleven newbuilds
    New York-listed company on way to becoming largest owner of modern panamax tankers.
  • Carnival declares dividend
    Company announces exchange rate for UK shareholders.
  • Marine insurer changes hands
    Brown & Brown picks up Energy and Marine Underwriters.
  • China Shipping pays FMC $1.85m
    Carrier agrees to settlement over service contract allegations.
  • Scrap buyers trawl for tonnage
    India talks tough on new rules but players are scraping the barrel in their search for ships.
  • No takers for Zim?
    Local papers say Idan Ofer thinking of selling up Israel Corp interests.
  • Frontline to raise cash for new subsidiary
    John Fredriksen pushes ahead with tanker giant carve up.
  • Masa Yards boss moves to Metso
    Yard chief Jorma Eloranta poached for takeover and big project experience.
  • Golar LNG profits shift up a gear
    John Fredriksen's gas shipping venture eyes up where to put its cash next.
  • Daewoo confirms newbuilding deals
    Korean yard tops $2bn order target for 2003 with contracts for seven ships.
  • Bosporus delays bump up tanker rates
    Russian oil giant Transneft cuts pumping to Novorossiisk as tanks fill.
  • MOL details big bulker plans
    Japanese giant lays bare its capesize strategy.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2003
  • Carriers raise westbound transpacific rates
  • British shippers, consumers urge U.K. government to end conference immunity
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine continues profit recovery
  • Mitsui O.S.K. orders 30 dry bulk ships to meet Asian cargo boom
  • Maersk Sealand introduces more powerful reefer containers
  • Census to conduct annual retail trade survey
  • Railroad infrastructure bill arrives in Senate
  • RailAmerica completes Michigan acquisition
  • Bonner praises New Zealand Customs for security measures
  • FMC reviews 8 OTI applications, revokes 14 licenses
  • Vancouver, B.C. aspires to become "central hub" for China's trade with North America
  • Cranes arrive as Suez Canal container terminal prepares opening
  • Baltimore Coast Guard port captain to hold security meeting

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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.
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%
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
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.
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
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
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.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
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
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
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
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
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.
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
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
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
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
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
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
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.
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
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
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.
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
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
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
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
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.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
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
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
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
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
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.
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
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
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
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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
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
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
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
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