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September 24, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cosco Pacific H1 profit rises 5.4%
    CHINA-backed Cosco Pacific Ltd reported a 5.4 per cent rise in first-half net profit on Monday as the ports operator expanded its container leasing operation, the world's fifth largest.
  • PSA's Tuticorin terminal volumes up 4.3% in first qtr
    PSA Corporation's key Indian venture at Tuticorin scraped together a 4.3 per cent volume growth in the first quarter of this financial year, after its loss of some box traffic in FY2002 alarmed officials.
  • Oil tanker rates may rise for 7th week on Oct bookings
    OIL tanker rates in the Persian Gulf may rise for a seventh week as charterers make inquiries for vessels to load crude oil in October, prompting shipowners to raise freight costs.
  • Lanka Maritime says fuel deal with BP in pipeline
    LANKA Maritime Services, a unit of Sri Lanka's national shipping company, said it may start buying fuel from BP plc's Singapore trading unit to supply vessels in Colombo and nearby ports.
Air and Land Transport
  • S'pore air cargo sector lauds relaxed rules with Australia
    SINGAPORE's air cargo industry has welcomed yesterday's air services agreement with Australia, that effectively eliminates all restrictions on freight flights between and beyond both countries except the US.
  • Swiss inks deal with BA to join Oneworld
  • US regulators urged to take action against jetBlue
  • Passengers want 'young, pretty' female crew: MAS
  • Heathrow Express faces strikes next month
  • Delta Air Lines launches fare sale, others match
Strait Talk
  • Hard bargaining ahead on new pay deal for seafarers
    AS you read this, a meeting should be underway in Cyprus that is part of the process of thrashing out a new international wage bargaining system for shipping.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    THE ports unit of Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa is in talks to boost its investment in the Chinese port of Ningbo, The Standard newspaper reported.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cosco Pacific H1 profit rises 5.4%
    CHINA-backed Cosco Pacific Ltd reported a 5.4 per cent rise in first-half net profit on Monday as the ports operator expanded its container leasing operation, the world's fifth largest.
  • PSA's Tuticorin terminal volumes up 4.3% in first qtr
    PSA Corporation's key Indian venture at Tuticorin scraped together a 4.3 per cent volume growth in the first quarter of this financial year, after its loss of some box traffic in FY2002 alarmed officials.
  • Oil tanker rates may rise for 7th week on Oct bookings
    OIL tanker rates in the Persian Gulf may rise for a seventh week as charterers make inquiries for vessels to load crude oil in October, prompting shipowners to raise freight costs.
  • Lanka Maritime says fuel deal with BP in pipeline
    LANKA Maritime Services, a unit of Sri Lanka's national shipping company, said it may start buying fuel from BP plc's Singapore trading unit to supply vessels in Colombo and nearby ports.
Air and Land Transport
  • S'pore air cargo sector lauds relaxed rules with Australia
    SINGAPORE's air cargo industry has welcomed yesterday's air services agreement with Australia, that effectively eliminates all restrictions on freight flights between and beyond both countries except the US.
  • Swiss inks deal with BA to join Oneworld
  • US regulators urged to take action against jetBlue
  • Passengers want 'young, pretty' female crew: MAS
  • Heathrow Express faces strikes next month
  • Delta Air Lines launches fare sale, others match
Strait Talk
  • Hard bargaining ahead on new pay deal for seafarers
    AS you read this, a meeting should be underway in Cyprus that is part of the process of thrashing out a new international wage bargaining system for shipping.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    THE ports unit of Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa is in talks to boost its investment in the Chinese port of Ningbo, The Standard newspaper reported.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cosco Pacific H1 profit rises 5.4%
    CHINA-backed Cosco Pacific Ltd reported a 5.4 per cent rise in first-half net profit on Monday as the ports operator expanded its container leasing operation, the world's fifth largest.
  • PSA's Tuticorin terminal volumes up 4.3% in first qtr
    PSA Corporation's key Indian venture at Tuticorin scraped together a 4.3 per cent volume growth in the first quarter of this financial year, after its loss of some box traffic in FY2002 alarmed officials.
  • Oil tanker rates may rise for 7th week on Oct bookings
    OIL tanker rates in the Persian Gulf may rise for a seventh week as charterers make inquiries for vessels to load crude oil in October, prompting shipowners to raise freight costs.
  • Lanka Maritime says fuel deal with BP in pipeline
    LANKA Maritime Services, a unit of Sri Lanka's national shipping company, said it may start buying fuel from BP plc's Singapore trading unit to supply vessels in Colombo and nearby ports.
Air and Land Transport
  • S'pore air cargo sector lauds relaxed rules with Australia
    SINGAPORE's air cargo industry has welcomed yesterday's air services agreement with Australia, that effectively eliminates all restrictions on freight flights between and beyond both countries except the US.
  • Swiss inks deal with BA to join Oneworld
  • US regulators urged to take action against jetBlue
  • Passengers want 'young, pretty' female crew: MAS
  • Heathrow Express faces strikes next month
  • Delta Air Lines launches fare sale, others match
Strait Talk
  • Hard bargaining ahead on new pay deal for seafarers
    AS you read this, a meeting should be underway in Cyprus that is part of the process of thrashing out a new international wage bargaining system for shipping.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    THE ports unit of Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa is in talks to boost its investment in the Chinese port of Ningbo, The Standard newspaper reported.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cosco Pacific H1 profit rises 5.4%
    CHINA-backed Cosco Pacific Ltd reported a 5.4 per cent rise in first-half net profit on Monday as the ports operator expanded its container leasing operation, the world's fifth largest.
  • PSA's Tuticorin terminal volumes up 4.3% in first qtr
    PSA Corporation's key Indian venture at Tuticorin scraped together a 4.3 per cent volume growth in the first quarter of this financial year, after its loss of some box traffic in FY2002 alarmed officials.
  • Oil tanker rates may rise for 7th week on Oct bookings
    OIL tanker rates in the Persian Gulf may rise for a seventh week as charterers make inquiries for vessels to load crude oil in October, prompting shipowners to raise freight costs.
  • Lanka Maritime says fuel deal with BP in pipeline
    LANKA Maritime Services, a unit of Sri Lanka's national shipping company, said it may start buying fuel from BP plc's Singapore trading unit to supply vessels in Colombo and nearby ports.
Air and Land Transport
  • S'pore air cargo sector lauds relaxed rules with Australia
    SINGAPORE's air cargo industry has welcomed yesterday's air services agreement with Australia, that effectively eliminates all restrictions on freight flights between and beyond both countries except the US.
  • Swiss inks deal with BA to join Oneworld
  • US regulators urged to take action against jetBlue
  • Passengers want 'young, pretty' female crew: MAS
  • Heathrow Express faces strikes next month
  • Delta Air Lines launches fare sale, others match
Strait Talk
  • Hard bargaining ahead on new pay deal for seafarers
    AS you read this, a meeting should be underway in Cyprus that is part of the process of thrashing out a new international wage bargaining system for shipping.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    THE ports unit of Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa is in talks to boost its investment in the Chinese port of Ningbo, The Standard newspaper reported.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 20 hurt in ship collision at Chittagong Port
  • Royal Caribbean builds biggest cruiser Ultra Voyager
  • GAC India celebrates 20th anniversary with a new strategy
  • OEL launches Mundra-Jebel Ali feeder service
  • WTO upholds India's case against EU: Textile sops to Pak
  • Palmolein import duty hike likely
  • US now main source of capital goods for India
  • m.v. Tiger Bridge given warm welcome at VCT
  • Cargo traffic at Indian ports may touch 979 m tonnes in 2011-12: Study
  • JN Port touches 1-million TEU mark within first half of current fiscal
  • 4 dedicated Conraj rakes inducted into ICD-Sabarmati-JNP circuit
  • P. S. Krishnan elected new FFFAI Chairman
  • Textile bank on anvil: Minister
  • Credit card facilities for artisans mooted
  • Forex reserves touch $ 87.856 bn
  • Hike synthetic textile export quota for US: SRTEPC chief
  • Stabilise prices or face controls, govt tells steel manufacturers
  • Tea planters' body wants Nilgiris notified as special economic zone
  • India pips UK, Brazil for 6th slot: FDI confidence report
  • Inflation rate rises to 4.29 pc
  • IA showcases Sharjah as holiday destination
  • AIAI interactive seminar on power sector today
  • Plastics export award function on Sept. 26
  • Ficci to organise meet on taxation

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
  • East Coast markets steady amid good avails
  • Crude rebounds as market looks near short-term bottom
    After a month-long sharp downward movement in crude oil prices, with only the occasional correction higher, oil futures are beginning to look cheap relative to fundamentals. If speculators, once long - now short, resume buying, this could set the scene for a rebound from current levels.
  • Egypt steady, good avails return to Port Said
  • OPEC meeting: Quota allocations up for discussion
  • Fujairah market waits on cargo rise
  • Hong Kong numbers slip back as recent demand dries avails
  • OPEC meet outcome seems settled as OPEC basket trades mid-range
    It would come as a huge surprise to the world oil market if OPEC's meeting in Vienna tomorrow decided to change the current official production quota.
  • Rotterdam firms with crude and barges

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
  • Rederi AB Gotland wants out from the stock exchange
  • Ola Lorentzon quits Frontline
  • Olav Fjell fired from Statoil

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
  • Conferees approve multi-year sub procurement
    But it's for five Virginia Class submarines, not seven

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Lorentzon bids Frontline farewell
    FRONTLINE managing director Ola Lorentzon (left) is to stand down from the world's number one tanker operator just weeks after plans were floated in New York to split the company, writes Jerry Frank.
  • Statoil loses its head as Fjell falls on sword
    OLAV Fjell lost his battle to survive yesterday as boss of oil and gas giant Statoil.
  • European Parliament backs Prestige accident committee
    TEN months after the event and despite two earlier rejections, the European Parliament yesterday voted overwhelmingly in favour of establishing a temporary committee to investigate the causes and consequences of the Prestige disaster.
  • Inside world of Lloyd's goes online
    LLOYD'S is putting its inner workings online, writes James Brewer.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
  • Tsakos warns on dash for tonnage
    NIKOLAOS Tsakos, president of Tsakos Energy Navigation, has cautioned against the current race for new tonnage and warned today that the number of newbuildings scheduled for delivery could destabilise the entire industry
  • Balearia talks up competition
    COMPETITION between Spanish ferry operators is mounting after Balearia said today it would use the fast ferry Ramon Llull to launch a new service on 21 October
  • De Palacio scolds member states
    LOYOLA de Palacio, the EU transport commissioner, has hit out at the lack of political will within European member states to find solutions to deal with maritime disasters
  • Danube low strands newbuildings
    A NUMBER of newbuildings under construction at shipyards on the banks of the river Danube are stranded by low water levels
  • Overheated bulker scuttled
    A BULKER drifting off Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean since last week was scuttled by the French Navy yesterday
  • Tsavliris claims $2.5M from KPT
    GREEK salvor Tsavliris is claiming $2.5M in damages from Karachi Port Trust for the illegal detention of Sea Angel, which was used in the lightering of Tasman Spirit
  • Rising rates on lowering Rhine
  • Vopak sells Chemgas to Jaegers
  • Algerian link goes private
  • Frontline MD Lorentzon to retire
  • Iran slashes marine charges
  • Indian tonnage tax from April 2004
  • Statoil's Irangate claims third
  • Aqaba charges rise again
  • PTP and PSA 'can co-operate'
  • Alstom rescue plan agreed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
  • Cosco revamps logistics structure
    The Hong Kong unit of China Ocean Shipping (Group) Co., is moving into logistics with the purchase of 49 percent of Cosco Logistics Co. from its parent for $142 million.
  • Swiss opts for Oneworld alliance
    Swiss International Air Lines said it will join the Oneworld global alliance in a move that will shrink its fleet by a third and pare 25 percent of its flight network.
  • Traffic resumes at Bangladesh port
    The Port of Chittagong resumed operations Monday after a collision between two container ships halted operations over the weekend.
  • Insurer: More Europe port strikes to come
  • UPS launches package-flow technology
  • Railroads should adopt scheduled ops: CPR
  • FedEx Ground opens Chicago terminal
  • BAX Global opens Greek office
  • Canadian port gets box scanner
  • Menlo to offer stand-alone software
  • Corrigan named Aus. VP at Savino del Bene
  • Frontline's Lorentzen retires
  • Atlanta cargo services expanding

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
  • New hope in Canadian West Coast talks as union mulls latest offer
    Union officials plan to respond Thursday to a new comprehensive package offered by waterfront foremen employers to end a lengthy labour dispute on Canada's west coast.
  • Lines ponder Busan departure in spite of dockers productivity increase
    Busan dockers are raising productivity by as much as 98.4% in response to the carnage left by Typhoon Maemi, but a survey reveals 53% of lines may still leave.
  • Chittagong re-opens following Eagle Strength crash
  • Rail users must compete for UK budget
  • Chinese ports courted by foreign investors
  • OT Africa Line launches Luanda shuttle
  • Cosco Pacific buys US$143m stake in Cosco Logistics
  • Lille expansion doubles tri-modal terminal area
  • New HK terminals will end high THC's, says Sir Gordon Wu
  • CIMC's launches world's largest dry container facility

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
  • Fredriksen gives soccer club the boot
    Tanker owner severs ties with Vaalerenga.
  • Cruise hoax leads to prison sentence
    Two years' jail-time for pining girlfriend.
  • OSG divvies up
    Owner pays out second dividend at new, higher rate.
  • No candy for NKK
    US court finds society guilty of botching fast ferry survey.
  • Europe to set up Prestige investigation
    European Parliament does U-turn on plans to set up temporary investigative commission.
  • Cormo Express sheep "comfortable"
    Only 4,256 animals so far dead on Vroon cruise to nowhere.
  • Pakistan advised to up spill protection
    UN report details environmental fallout from Tasman Spirit break-up.
  • DRI claims Adamandas
    Pacific & Atlantic bulker is latest victim of hazardous direct reduced iron cargo.
  • Analyst declares RCL a "sell"
    More revisions as cruise stocks show signs of overheating.
  • Karahasan arrest goes to court
    Turkish owner fails to reach deal with HSH Nordbank over US detention.
  • Explosives sink Adamandas
    French navy experts scuttle "dangerous" Pacific & Atlantic bulker.
  • Frontline MD to retire
    Ola Lorentzon (right) steps down as Oscar Spieler takes top tanker management role.
  • Alstom will need to restructure
    French engineering giant says rationalisation needed for European shipyard industry.
  • Statoil CEO resigns
    Olav Fjell (left) follows Leif Terje Loddesol as company fights to save face.
  • Greek bulker to be scuttled
    Reunion authorities order damaged Pacific & Atlantic vessel to sea.
  • Aussies propose maritime security bill
    Government has introduced new legislation linked to the IMO's ISPFS code.
  • Micky makes Forbes 400
    Carnival colossus is among the top 400 richest people in America. Thirty-ninth to be precise.
  • Bandar Abbas set for congestion charges
    Extreme delays at Iranian port have prompted container conference to implement delay surcharges.
  • Hornbeck back at equity table
    Louisiana-based offshore vessel operator re-instigates plans to take company public.
  • OOCL investors approve share buyback
    Minority shareholders in Hong Kong liner group give green light to buyback of Li Ka-shing stake.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
  • Delmas, OTAL start new Angola shuttle service
  • Med Shipping adds Naples to Asia/Mediterranean service
  • BIMCO signs anti-drug smuggling agreement with Cypriot customs
  • Ship collision in Singapore Strait caused minor oil spill
  • New Maersk service links New Orleans, Progreso
  • MOL (China) opens office in Qingdao
  • American Salvage Association names officers
  • Kuehne & Nagel opens logistics center at Frankfurt airport
  • Integres acquires Key Transportation Services
  • Menlo Worldwide Technologies offers standalone software
  • Saddle Creek names Cook marketing and sales director
  • USCO issues "white paper" on network optimization
  • MIT to develop logistics program in Zaragoza, Spain
  • Savannah's container volume continues double-digit growth
  • Qingdao port volumes up

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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.
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.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
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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ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
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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