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February 20, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's cost-cutting must not affect port efficiency
    PSA Corporation's cost cutting, retrenchment and divestment exercise may help sustain price competitiveness and re-gear the bottom line for a public listing, but will fail to keep shipping lines in Singapore if efficiency, productivity and connectivity are compromised.
  • Greenpeace stages anti-war protest in Antwerp
    THE environmental group Greenpeace has launched an anti-war operation in the Belgian port of Antwerp in a bid to block ships loaded with war materials from heading to the Gulf.
  • Tighter security measures in place at M'sian ports
    MALAYSIAN Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik said Malaysian ports are safe from any smuggling activities, including weapons by terrorists, as security measures have been tightened up.
  • Double hull tanker isn't the cure-all
    I REFER to your report 'Latest incident a warning on ballast tank checks' by David Hughes .
Air and Land Transport
  • War could see Qantas slash 2,500 jobs: report
    QANTAS Airways flew into heavy turbulence yesterday when a local newspaper reported that the airline had plans to cut 2,500 jobs in the event of a protracted war against Iraq, angering unions who have not been told about it.
  • CAL shareholder to sell part of stake by end June
  • British Airways suspends service to Venezuela
  • Northwest, American, United match US$3 fare increase
  • Canada's airlines praise 42% cut in domestic security tax
Newbuilds
  • Superliner gets power boost from Rolls-Royce
    THERE has been talk recently of laying up some offshore support vessels.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's cost-cutting must not affect port efficiency
    PSA Corporation's cost cutting, retrenchment and divestment exercise may help sustain price competitiveness and re-gear the bottom line for a public listing, but will fail to keep shipping lines in Singapore if efficiency, productivity and connectivity are compromised.
  • Greenpeace stages anti-war protest in Antwerp
    THE environmental group Greenpeace has launched an anti-war operation in the Belgian port of Antwerp in a bid to block ships loaded with war materials from heading to the Gulf.
  • Tighter security measures in place at M'sian ports
    MALAYSIAN Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik said Malaysian ports are safe from any smuggling activities, including weapons by terrorists, as security measures have been tightened up.
  • Double hull tanker isn't the cure-all
    I REFER to your report 'Latest incident a warning on ballast tank checks' by David Hughes .
Air and Land Transport
  • War could see Qantas slash 2,500 jobs: report
    QANTAS Airways flew into heavy turbulence yesterday when a local newspaper reported that the airline had plans to cut 2,500 jobs in the event of a protracted war against Iraq, angering unions who have not been told about it.
  • CAL shareholder to sell part of stake by end June
  • British Airways suspends service to Venezuela
  • Northwest, American, United match US$3 fare increase
  • Canada's airlines praise 42% cut in domestic security tax
Newbuilds
  • Superliner gets power boost from Rolls-Royce
    THERE has been talk recently of laying up some offshore support vessels.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's cost-cutting must not affect port efficiency
    PSA Corporation's cost cutting, retrenchment and divestment exercise may help sustain price competitiveness and re-gear the bottom line for a public listing, but will fail to keep shipping lines in Singapore if efficiency, productivity and connectivity are compromised.
  • Greenpeace stages anti-war protest in Antwerp
    THE environmental group Greenpeace has launched an anti-war operation in the Belgian port of Antwerp in a bid to block ships loaded with war materials from heading to the Gulf.
  • Tighter security measures in place at M'sian ports
    MALAYSIAN Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik said Malaysian ports are safe from any smuggling activities, including weapons by terrorists, as security measures have been tightened up.
  • Double hull tanker isn't the cure-all
    I REFER to your report 'Latest incident a warning on ballast tank checks' by David Hughes .
Air and Land Transport
  • War could see Qantas slash 2,500 jobs: report
    QANTAS Airways flew into heavy turbulence yesterday when a local newspaper reported that the airline had plans to cut 2,500 jobs in the event of a protracted war against Iraq, angering unions who have not been told about it.
  • CAL shareholder to sell part of stake by end June
  • British Airways suspends service to Venezuela
  • Northwest, American, United match US$3 fare increase
  • Canada's airlines praise 42% cut in domestic security tax
Newbuilds
  • Superliner gets power boost from Rolls-Royce
    THERE has been talk recently of laying up some offshore support vessels.

Sched Netweb site
  • Terminal to boost Shanghai's throughput by 1 million TEU
  • CSCL to call at Cat Lai
  • Matson raises surcharge as fuel costs go up
  • Danzas enters Middle East and Caspian region markets
  • EGL records marked net income turnaround in Q4
  • Teo Ser Luck handed a promotion by Menlo Worldwide
  • Asian Terminals moves Manila office to city's port area
  • Cathay Pacific's freight volume decreases in January m-o-m
  • Deutsche Post acquires Dutch company RP Holding
  • Dragonair's expands European cargo sales coverage

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • Bad expectations Salvesen
    Shares in Christian Salvesen, the UK-based logistics company, fell to an all-time low when it warned full-year profits would be 20 per cent below market expectations.
  • Contship Containerlines with direct passenger sales
    Seeking to capitalise on the ever-growing demand for cargo ship travel, international container shipping line, Contship Containerlines is offering passenger voyages directly to the public.
  • ABX Logistics in Mexico
    ABX Logistics Mexico was was launched in January 2003, and now has offices in Mexico City, Veracruz and the capital's international airport, and a team of 30 staff.
  • TPG and unions agree
    TPG and the unions have reached an agreement on a first collective labour agreement (CLA) for new mail deliverers.
  • Port Klang to develop distribution centre
    Malaysia's busiest seaport, Port Klang, will develop a RM1 billion (S$461.6 million), 400-ha 'free zone' distribution centre to boost its transhipment hub status through cargo consolidation and logistics activities.
  • British Ports optimistic
    Bias towards contract work and a wide geographical and cargo spread helped Associated British Ports to a creditable 7 per cent rise in full year pre-tax profits to 139 million pound ($221 million).

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Disinvestment Ministry clears SCI move to buy 2 VLCCs for Rs 640 cr.
  • Maersk Sealand to launch new weekly direct service to Far East & US West Coast ex-JNP Container Terminal - First call at Nhava Sheva (JNPCT) will be on March 4
  • Millers allowed to export 1.7 m tonnes sugar to China
  • Bangladesh slashes duty on Indian rice
  • India Luxembourg to expand ties in steel sector
  • Exports of truck, bus tyres total 2 lakh in December
  • Jute exports may register 47 pc rise
  • Seafood exporters gearing up to face dumping charges levelled by US
  • Australian curbs on Indian farm, marine products to go
  • Exports to Australia register 19 pc growth during April-Oct. 2002
  • Spurt in iron ore traffic at Haldia, KoPT on rising Chinese demand
  • New record in coal discharge at Chennai Port
  • Need to coordinate supply chain logistics stressed
  • Exporters told to invoice in appreciating euro
  • CII puts GDP growth at 5.4 pc
  • WTO urged to provide greater market access to non-farm sector
  • Govt increases export prices of rice by Rs 50-100 a tonne
  • Seminar on Taiwan International Machine Tool Show on Feb. 21

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • European PMs votes for exemption of pilotage from Port Directive
  • Iraqi mass-destruction weapons sent to sea on bulk carriers?
  • Concordia loss EUR 15.3 million

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • EC trust busters swoop on tanker owners
    Inspectors have made surprise visits to offices in "several" countries.
  • Iraq hiding weapons at sea?
    A British daily says Iraq's WMD's are aboard three cargo ships in the Indian Ocean

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • President's budget holds $184 million for Corps' Portland District projects
  • Lykes adds two new vessels as part of ship replacement program
  • Transportation marketing group looking for 'Tranny Award' entries
  • Union Pacific teams with CSX for rail/truck moves into Mexico
  • Coast Guard cutter helps nab 5,775 pounds of pure cocaine

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Caution over Iraq 'arms ships'
    GOVERNMENT sources on both sides of the Atlantic yesterday discounted reports that Iraqi weapons of mass destruction had been sent afloat to avoid detection by UN weapons inspectors and are presently on the high seas in a number of cargoships.
  • Carnival shifts tonnage as P&I deadline looms
    A BATTLE royal is raging at the 11th hour in the 2003 protection and indemnity renewal round - although some big changes of portfolio have already been agreed.
  • Legal wrangles blight Tricolor salvage
    PAYMENT procedures covering the cost of removing the sunken Tricolor were only agreed following an extraordinary series of ship arrests, Lloyd's List has learned.
  • Brussels swoop on Norwegian tanker giants
    BRUSSELS swooped on an unspecified number of Norwegian chemical tanker companies yesterday in what could become a protract- ed price-fixing and cartel investigation.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • Teekay in the money
  • Charleston secures security grant
  • Nomadic needs funding agreement
  • Durban slot system a great success
  • Bosporus problems halt tankers
  • Caution over mystery ships
  • UAE traders prepare for cost hikes
  • Java hub port on the cards
  • Daewoo equity up for grabs
  • Tricolor to be cut up for scrap
  • Three to appear in Prestige probe
  • Hopes fade for Tor I seafarers
  • Algerians seek port work solution
  • SCI bidders worried by VL purchase
  • Chennai seeks hub role
  • NZ cat speed request rejected
  • French builders in crisis talks
  • Danish cargo ship sinks in Med

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • Iraq may be hiding weapons at sea
    U.S. and British intelligence are tracking three cargo ships suspected of carrying Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.
  • EGL earnings surge
    The forwarders benefited from the diversion of Asian imports from ocean to air because of the West Coast port shutdown last fall.
  • Long Beach traffic dips 3 percent
    Container volume dipped to 334,346 TEUs in January, primarily because of Maersk Sealand's shift last August to the nearby Port of Los Angeles.
  • Lufthansa, British Airways hike fuel surcharge
  • Profit increases for British ports operator
  • UPS' Asia-Pacific president to retire
  • Russia, Oil Cos. must find export compromise: Yukos
  • Dragonair expands Euro cargo sales
  • TradePoint merges with Trans-Euro
  • U.S. developer buys Asian, French logistics centers
  • Emery Forwarding opens HK facility
  • TPG snares Volkswagen deal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • No holiday hangover as charter market index recovers its buoyancy
    Post-Chinese New Year and the charter market is beginning to show signs of life with 189 ships fixed in January and the average length of fixtures gaining.
  • Lines restructure services as Venezuelan trading collapses
    Exports from Venezuela are forecast to halve as a result of a sharp contraction in the economy and suffocating exchange rate controls imposed last month.
  • FEFC responds to surcharge transparency challenge
  • Rhine ports merger aimed at developing new business
  • Australian produce outlook worsens
  • Rapiscan smoothes transit of US boxes at Port Klang
  • Bad debts scare prompts Puerto Cabello discounts
  • EU Ports Package tightens transparency requirements

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • Stolt, Tokyo Marine, Odfjell, Jo Tankers in EC probe
    Chemical tanker owners' offices raided by European officials in price-fixing inquiry.
  • St Lawrence Seaway sets new tolls
    Charges to go up next season, but hike is below inflation.
  • Shipping body slams Canadian budget
    Industry body asks: would maritime industry get more money if ships could vote?
  • RCL rebuffs war talk
    Cruise line admits being clobbered by triple-whammy of war, economy and illness but says business still solid.
  • Grindrod cashes in on growth
    South African shipping group logs record returns and promises more to come.
  • Azov Shipping hands over fleet to state
    Ten-year lease of bulkers and ro-ros from Ukraine's property fund comes to an end.
  • MOL steps up the pace in Vietnam
    Ship agency Vijacont to be renamed MOL (Vietnam) Co to work exclusively for Japanese giant.
  • Belships sells tanker stakes as losses grow
    Norwegian owner disposes of shares in two OBOs as it puts faith in dry bulk to turn around deficit.
  • Nomadic swings back into the black
    Norwegian owner sees improved fortunes in reefer rates.
  • Unnamed ships tracked over Iraqi weapons
    UK paper says intelligence forces are monitoring three cargoships.
  • Reborn Seyang Shipping in the money
    Restructured South Korean bulker owner turns around losses in 2002.
  • Awilco board split on buyout offer
    Members ask Anders Wilhelmsen group to reconsider but it refuses.
  • Spanish officials to explain Prestige decisions
    Spain to investigate why damaged tanker was turned away from coast.
  • Bumper year at ABP
    UK and US ports operator posts another huge profit, despite slight fall in volumes at 21 British terminals.
  • Daewoo shares to be sold off
    State debt agency and bank to offload 69.6% yard stake to foreign investors.
  • Kuok no longer Malaysia's top tycoon
    PCL owner slips to second on latest rich list, as shipping features strongly among financial elite.
  • Higher cargo volumes lift Auckland
    New Zealand port sees interim EBIT and revenue up 8% as box numbers top 330,000-teu.
  • Grupo TMM offers share sweetener
    Group entices more bondholders to extend repayment by giving them chance to buy depositary stock.
  • PTP set to break even early
    Malaysian container port expects to be in profit twelve months ahead of schedule.
  • Teekay raises $144m in fresh funds
    Aframax giant's sale of Premium Equity Participating Security Units proves popular with investors.
  • Malaysian owners in boxship tie up
    MISC, MSC and PDZ ink MOU for regional liner service linking Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
  • Weakley to Great Lake carriers: don't panic over down iron ore shipments
  • Hanjin group names Cho Yang-Ho chairman
  • WSC reviews U.S. Customs' advance cargo information "strawman"
  • EC commissioner calls on industry to "restore confidence in shipping"
  • Carriers switch Florida ports on U.S./West Coast South America service
  • Listed arm of China Shipping expects higher profit
  • Teekay raises $144 million in convertible securities
  • Cosco takes delivery of new tanker
  • Delmas raises Med/West Africa rates
  • Menzies Aviation finishes upgrade of Sydney cargo terminal
  • Cisco systems to help Deutsche Post implement IT systems
  • U.S. Customs disburses $329 million in 2002 under byrd amendment
  • Ryder partners with first industrial realty trust
  • Tradepoint Systems merges with Trans-Euro
  • U.K. ministry of Defense picks Savi tracking solution
  • ABX opens operations in Mexico
  • Sartomer implements Chemlogix transportation management system
  • Long Beach container trade dips in January
  • Shanghai Port/A.P. Moller venture handles first ship

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EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
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COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
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