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December 4, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asean leaders urged to take joint action against piracy
    WARNING of dire economic consequences for the entire Asean region should a pirate attack on a VLCC or chemical tanker end in catastrophe, the Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations has appealed directly to the 10 Asean heads of state for action.
  • Asian shipowners hit out at EU
    ASIAN shipowners have slammed the European Union decision to push ahead with a ban on single-hull tankers, and backed an alternative submission by four countries, including Singapore, that proposes a more practical phase-out.
  • EU asks Latvia to ban single-hull tanker
    THE European Commission said it will ask Latvia to ban single-hull oil tankers from its ports, in response to news that such a vessel will load a cargo of heavy fuel oil there and sail around the EU coast.
  • Precious Shipping's profit set to soar
    PRECIOUS Shipping, the second-best performer on the Thai stock exchange this year, may report its highest quarterly profit since 1999 for the three months ending Dec 31, after freight rates surged to a record.
  • Freighter spills oil in NY port
    A freighter spilled some 228,000 litres of heavy fuel oil in New York Harbour on Tuesday and some oil had reached the beach off Coney Island, the US Coast Guard said.
  • No Republican staying aboard
    STAR Cruises' US subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line has advised the Republican political party against chartering its 2,240-passenger Norwegian Dawn liner as a floating hotel and entertainment centre for its upcoming national convention in New York.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air China expects return to profit in 2003
    AIR China, the country's biggest international carrier, said it will make a profit in 2003, recovering from its 2 billion yuan first-half loss as air travel resumed after Sars abated.
  • MAS faces rivalry on Dubai to New York route
  • Vietnam to repeal two-tier pricing
  • Indian airlines expect windfalls from renewed Pakistan air links
  • FAA proposes plan for quieter planes
  • Air Canada creditors group asks court to consider rival bid
Features
  • Boeing weighs risks of building Dreamliner
    THE future of the Boeing Co, no matter its tumultuous present, rests in large part on the wings of its next-generation jet.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asean leaders urged to take joint action against piracy
    WARNING of dire economic consequences for the entire Asean region should a pirate attack on a VLCC or chemical tanker end in catastrophe, the Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations has appealed directly to the 10 Asean heads of state for action.
  • Asian shipowners hit out at EU
    ASIAN shipowners have slammed the European Union decision to push ahead with a ban on single-hull tankers, and backed an alternative submission by four countries, including Singapore, that proposes a more practical phase-out.
  • EU asks Latvia to ban single-hull tanker
    THE European Commission said it will ask Latvia to ban single-hull oil tankers from its ports, in response to news that such a vessel will load a cargo of heavy fuel oil there and sail around the EU coast.
  • Precious Shipping's profit set to soar
    PRECIOUS Shipping, the second-best performer on the Thai stock exchange this year, may report its highest quarterly profit since 1999 for the three months ending Dec 31, after freight rates surged to a record.
  • Freighter spills oil in NY port
    A freighter spilled some 228,000 litres of heavy fuel oil in New York Harbour on Tuesday and some oil had reached the beach off Coney Island, the US Coast Guard said.
  • No Republican staying aboard
    STAR Cruises' US subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line has advised the Republican political party against chartering its 2,240-passenger Norwegian Dawn liner as a floating hotel and entertainment centre for its upcoming national convention in New York.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air China expects return to profit in 2003
    AIR China, the country's biggest international carrier, said it will make a profit in 2003, recovering from its 2 billion yuan first-half loss as air travel resumed after Sars abated.
  • MAS faces rivalry on Dubai to New York route
  • Vietnam to repeal two-tier pricing
  • Indian airlines expect windfalls from renewed Pakistan air links
  • FAA proposes plan for quieter planes
  • Air Canada creditors group asks court to consider rival bid
Features
  • Boeing weighs risks of building Dreamliner
    THE future of the Boeing Co, no matter its tumultuous present, rests in large part on the wings of its next-generation jet.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asean leaders urged to take joint action against piracy
    WARNING of dire economic consequences for the entire Asean region should a pirate attack on a VLCC or chemical tanker end in catastrophe, the Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations has appealed directly to the 10 Asean heads of state for action.
  • Asian shipowners hit out at EU
    ASIAN shipowners have slammed the European Union decision to push ahead with a ban on single-hull tankers, and backed an alternative submission by four countries, including Singapore, that proposes a more practical phase-out.
  • EU asks Latvia to ban single-hull tanker
    THE European Commission said it will ask Latvia to ban single-hull oil tankers from its ports, in response to news that such a vessel will load a cargo of heavy fuel oil there and sail around the EU coast.
  • Precious Shipping's profit set to soar
    PRECIOUS Shipping, the second-best performer on the Thai stock exchange this year, may report its highest quarterly profit since 1999 for the three months ending Dec 31, after freight rates surged to a record.
  • Freighter spills oil in NY port
    A freighter spilled some 228,000 litres of heavy fuel oil in New York Harbour on Tuesday and some oil had reached the beach off Coney Island, the US Coast Guard said.
  • No Republican staying aboard
    STAR Cruises' US subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line has advised the Republican political party against chartering its 2,240-passenger Norwegian Dawn liner as a floating hotel and entertainment centre for its upcoming national convention in New York.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air China expects return to profit in 2003
    AIR China, the country's biggest international carrier, said it will make a profit in 2003, recovering from its 2 billion yuan first-half loss as air travel resumed after Sars abated.
  • MAS faces rivalry on Dubai to New York route
  • Vietnam to repeal two-tier pricing
  • Indian airlines expect windfalls from renewed Pakistan air links
  • FAA proposes plan for quieter planes
  • Air Canada creditors group asks court to consider rival bid
Features
  • Boeing weighs risks of building Dreamliner
    THE future of the Boeing Co, no matter its tumultuous present, rests in large part on the wings of its next-generation jet.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai throughput exceeds 10m TEU over first 11 months
  • Baltrans reports higher turnover, reduced profits
  • Cosco, PSA launch joint-venture terminal in Singapore
  • GAC obtains NVOCC licence in China
  • Rickmers-Linie takes delivery of eighth new vessel
  • Canadian Pacific, IBM announce IT infrastructure agreement
  • TNT to handle SEA Games drug test samples
  • Boeing chief Phil Condit resigns
  • NYNJ air cargo traffic up 3.2pc
  • Alaska Airlines names Yerbic managing director of cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Sealand inducting Magnum reefer boxes from next month
  • Making EDI work in India-III
  • Ports spend just 50 pc of annual outlay
  • TAMP allows CCTPL to raise tariff by 17 pc
  • Port Pipavav scales new height in cargo handling
  • "Consolidators Association of India" formed
  • BCHAA commences 5-day training programme on Customs, import-export regulations
  • CONCOR, VCTPL sign MoU to maximise containerised traffic flow between ICDs & VCT
  • Govt wants to speed up financial closure of SEZ projects
  • 12 agri export zones may be denotified soon
  • Export growth sustained at 8.44 pc in April-Oct. 2003
  • Fieo welcomes service tax exemption move

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2003
  • EU official protests use of old tanker for fuel oil cargo
  • US: Barge involved in collision, diesel leak reported
  • Big US crude draw counterbalanced by product build
    Today's data from the US Department of Energy are bearish on account of surprisingly big builds in stocks of gasoline and distillates, while crude stocks fell sharply.
  • Crude and cold weather depressing Piraeus enquiries
  • Italian indications on the rise
  • Big price drops as Saudi posted prices resume after holiday
  • Fuel testing agency links up with technical and claims expert
    Viswa Lab Corporation has announced that the company is to call upon the expert services of Chris Fisher. He will help Viswa Lab by giving technical presentations to its customers and provide valuable support if they become involved with disputes and claims.
  • Rotterdam firm after strong crude close

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2003
  • New board member for Schenker
  • Scandlines ups activities in its Finland trades
  • FedEx chooses Kazakhstan for refueling
  • Polski System Dystrybucji (PSD) serves the whole of Poland
  • Gefco invests heavily in Germany
  • Port of Oakland to build Import Cargo Distribution Center
  • GLS IT Services go "on-line"

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2003
  • Russian tanker in EU controversy
  • Tallink aquires Italian ro-pax
  • Metrostar continues to buy tankers

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2003
  • NSRP advanced materials handling monitoring project goes ahead
    WEMACS contract finalized
    Sea & Land Security selected
  • Euro MP's seek testimony from Prestige master
    Demand by new parliamentary committee
  • Lockheed Martin and FBM Babcock ink accord
    To cooperate in marketing and pursuit of international maritime business
  • Dual fuel engines for second LNG ship
    Another contract for Wartsila from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
  • Lloyd's Register to class world's largest boxship
    9,200 TEU series on order at Samsung

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2003
  • WTSA member carriers plan freight rate increases
  • New Bellingham restaurant closes doors unexpectedly
  • Port of Olympia reschedules East Bay planning meeting
  • International Maritime Organization votes in new Secretary General
  • "K" Line teaming up for new China venture

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Deadline day for industry on single hulls
    DECISION day has arrived at the International Maritime Organisation over new strictures on the world's tanker fleet, and it is understood that private meetings held this week have achieved minimal progress in developing post- Prestige proposals.
  • UK shipping policy chief Wall is honoured
    THE UK's head of shipping policy, Frank Wall, has won the 2003 International Maritime Prize, the prestigious annual International Maritime Organisation award recognising the most significant contribution made to the UN agency's work and objectives by an individual or organisation, writes Hugh O'Mahony.
  • Master of Prestige must stay in Spain
    APOSTOLOS Mangouras, master of the Prestige,will have to spend a second Christmas in Spain after the judge investigating the case rejected his latest appeal yesterday.
  • Japanese owners revolt against ISPS role for Phoenix
    A TOP delegation from the Panama Maritime Authority is flying out to Japan next week in a bid to fend off a revolt by Japanese shipowners who have criticised the appointment of Phoenix Management Group Services to oversee the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.
  • Janet wins award for 'outstanding journalism'
    LLOYD'S List chief correspondent Janet Porter has been named Journalist of the Year by the Seahorse Club.
  • 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 3, 2003
  • B&W sees future in prop invention
    A co-operation agreement signed today between MAN B&W and propeller designer Jens Kappel could lead to MAN B&W offering the novel Kappel design as its standard propeller option
  • Have your say!
    HOW should the issue of piracy in the Malacca straits be tackled? Have your say!
  • LA votes for box probe facility
    LOS Angeles' commissioners have voted to pay Washington Group International to conduct further studies of a 'Joint Agency Container Inspection Facility'
  • Brazilian service chases exports
    THE first ship departed from Fortaleza this week in a new service connecting the north east Brazil and the Cape Verde Islands, off West Africa
  • Tasman Spirit hostages in despair
    A judge in Pakistan has ordered Karachi Port Trust to bring charges against the despairing Tasman Spirit crew by Friday
  • Second Canadian register proposed
    A group based in Vancouver has proposed setting up a second register in Canada that would be open to shipowners who do not trade within Canada or with the US
  • France drops pollution bill
  • MOL predicts box growth to 2006
  • Vietnam trade expanding rapidly
  • French to compete on S Africa route
  • Senegal pays out on Le Joola
  • Greeks launch policy review
  • Asian owners admit terrorist fears
  • Malacca pirates kill tug crewman

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2003
  • Malaysia readies EDI, backs CSI
    Ports set up paperless customs transactions, move closer to adopting U.S. container safeguards.
  • U.S. free-trade plan paying off: USTR
    Zoellick defends administration's trade policies, urges smaller countries to upgrade international logistics capabilities.
  • KLM cargo flat in November
    Europe's fourth-largest airline said a rally in Far East shipments balanced a plunge in North Atlantic volumes.
  • The Journal of Commerce names Beadle as Washington reporter
  • Koch hits WCO's box security efforts
  • TPG CEO: No 4Q express gains
  • Northwest: More Web air-cargo bookings
  • CSX World Terminals names Venezuela GM
  • IBM to manage CP Rail's systems
  • UTi acquires S. Africa pharma logistics
  • Norasia to call at Mundra
  • Carriers, shippers square off at EU hearings
  • EU, U.S. to sign box security pact: Official

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2003
  • Five consortia bid for JNPT's Terminal 3
    Five of the original eight consortia have tabled bids to build and operate Jawaharlal Nehru Port's US$200 million third container terminal.
  • Chennai box terminal hikes tariff by 17%
  • Seawheel rolls two ro/ro services into lo/lo
  • Fixed timetable for SBB Cargo transit trains
  • Coming capacity on Asia trades worries analysts
  • 2003 charter market continues to break traditions
  • All-mode coalition seeks overhaul of Canadian transport policies
  • POLB claims comeback from Maersk defection
  • Escalating piracy giving ASEAN waters 'unfavourable reputation'

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2003
  • Veitch sinks GOP boat plan
    NCL says proposal to house Republican Party convention not "viable".
  • Boost for Alaska LNG bid
    Senators push to make $18bn loan guarantee available for tanker-backed gas project.
  • Court orders NCL to cough up
    Cruise line must pay cost of plaintiff's inspection of blast ship in Germany.
  • Row over Staten Island ferry liability
    Lawyers claim city relying on "outdated" maritime laws to reduce exposure.
  • Tsakos linked to more AP Moller VLCCs
    Two of Danish owner's mid-1990s tankers reportedly interesting Greek buyers.
  • Euronav talks VLCCs to Chinese yards
    Bocimar's Benoit Timmermans says China newbuildings are better quality.
  • Indian Oil targets Sri Lanka bunker market
    State-run refiner plans to turn Trincomalee port into refuelling hub.
  • PSA Corp eyes Yangshan investment
    Singapore port operator wants a slice of big Chinese terminal project.
  • Stolt Offshore raises cash with ROV sale
    Debt-saddled owner offloads its remotely operated vehicle drill support arm.
  • Cargoship spills oil in New York Harbor
    Line breaks between barge and SMT-controlled Cypriot-flagged bulker.
  • Sumitomo accelerates cost-saving drive
    Japanese yard takes advice from car giant Toyota on efficient production methods.
  • VLGC supply gap looms
    New report by Braemar Seacope tracks future demand for large gas carriers.
  • Killer mosquitoes intercepted in Darwin
    Cargoship to be fumigated after Asian tiger larvae found in tyre shipment.
  • MOL orders VLCC trio
    Japanese owner moves to accelerate single hull phase-out.
  • Coscon to launch new European service
    Chinese container line will use eight ships for new route from China via Singapore.
  • China's yards power on up
    Marintec speakers give Chinese builders tips for improvement.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2003
  • Eighth new multipurpose ship for Rickmers
  • MOL ups its supertanker orders to nine
  • MarAd appoints firm for work on RRF security code compliance
  • Proposed FMC carrier and terminal agreement filing changes released
  • NCB issues reminder about IMDG Code compliance
  • Appeals court says U.S. Coast Guard can order evacuations
  • Decline in U.S. international air freight traffic accelerates
  • Dispatchers union ratifies Astar deal
  • Alaska Airlines names cargo director
  • Two U.S. inland waterway groups unite
  • Canadian Pacific outsources IT to IBM
  • GAC obtains NVOCC licence in China
  • EC's Bolkestein endorses 24-hour rule, U.S. Customs agreement
  • ChemLogix, Industrial Evolution cooperate on inventory management system
  • UTi acquires South African pharmaceutical logistics firm
  • WTO upholds ruling that Japan restricts U.S. apple imports
  • Aviarc obtains funding from Sealaska
  • CORRECTION: APM Terminals bid for Fos terminal
  • Stevens Shipping to operate under MTC brand
  • GAC expands to South Korea through alliance

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Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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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
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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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