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February 25, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA to lay off 200 senior, 600 junior staff this year
    ABOUT 200 senior and 600 junior PSA Corporation staff will make up the total retrenchments this year, including the 496 who received lay off letters yesterday.
  • Jakarta releases 3 Belgian owned sand dredgers
    THREE Belgian-owned dredgers detained for nearly seven months by Indonesian authorities for alleged illegal sand mining in the Riau islands have finally been released.
  • Mitsubishi yard welders charged
    JAPANESE police pressed charges against seven Mitsubishi Heavy Industries workers for negligence and setting off a massive blaze that damaged a British cruise liner under construction last year.
  • 8 die in Indon ferry sinking
    EIGHT people are confirmed dead and about 30 are believed missing after a ferry caught fire and sank off North Sumatra in Indonesia yesterday, police said.
  • 2 killed in cargo ship collision off Japan
    TWO Chinese men were killed when their cargo ship collided with a Cambodian-registered vessel off Japan, the Japanese Coast Guard said.
  • Cartel busters raid 4 European tanker firms
    THE four major chemical tanker operators in Europe have said antitrust authorities raided their offices in Norway, Britain and the Netherlands investigating a possible cartel.
  • PSA must retain people on the ground
    I REFER to the report 'PSA's cost-cutting must not affect port efficiency'.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ set for solid rebound with strong H1 profits
    NATIONAL carrier Air New Zealand is expected to post a strong first-half profit on the back of more passengers and a stronger currency, reflecting a solid rebound for the bailed-out airline.
  • Air safety officers to monitor Qantas flights
  • AirAsia to serve region by Jan next year
  • Plane crew overpower Taiwan man claiming to have explosives
  • Bomb alert delays Philippine flights
  • India may scrap airline sales

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA to lay off 200 senior, 600 junior staff this year
    ABOUT 200 senior and 600 junior PSA Corporation staff will make up the total retrenchments this year, including the 496 who received lay off letters yesterday.
  • Jakarta releases 3 Belgian owned sand dredgers
    THREE Belgian-owned dredgers detained for nearly seven months by Indonesian authorities for alleged illegal sand mining in the Riau islands have finally been released.
  • Mitsubishi yard welders charged
    JAPANESE police pressed charges against seven Mitsubishi Heavy Industries workers for negligence and setting off a massive blaze that damaged a British cruise liner under construction last year.
  • 8 die in Indon ferry sinking
    EIGHT people are confirmed dead and about 30 are believed missing after a ferry caught fire and sank off North Sumatra in Indonesia yesterday, police said.
  • 2 killed in cargo ship collision off Japan
    TWO Chinese men were killed when their cargo ship collided with a Cambodian-registered vessel off Japan, the Japanese Coast Guard said.
  • Cartel busters raid 4 European tanker firms
    THE four major chemical tanker operators in Europe have said antitrust authorities raided their offices in Norway, Britain and the Netherlands investigating a possible cartel.
  • PSA must retain people on the ground
    I REFER to the report 'PSA's cost-cutting must not affect port efficiency'.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ set for solid rebound with strong H1 profits
    NATIONAL carrier Air New Zealand is expected to post a strong first-half profit on the back of more passengers and a stronger currency, reflecting a solid rebound for the bailed-out airline.
  • Air safety officers to monitor Qantas flights
  • AirAsia to serve region by Jan next year
  • Plane crew overpower Taiwan man claiming to have explosives
  • Bomb alert delays Philippine flights
  • India may scrap airline sales

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai invites global bidding for Yangshan port operation
  • Pre-arrival rules for mainland vessels relaxed
  • CAF monitoring cycle to change from quarterly to monthly
  • Con-Way opens expanded Florence, Kentucky centre
  • PSA reaches staffing agreement with unions
  • Associated British Ports FY2002 pre-tax profit up 6pc
  • Ryder and First Industrial sign real estate agreement
  • AirNet Systems net revenues increase in Q4 2002
  • Polar to run own sales offices in Europe come Spring
  • Continental to centralise Houston reservations offices

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2003
  • Maersk back in black in 2003
    The Danish parent of Maersk Sealand said its shipping operations, which were heading for a loss, will now make a profit.
  • Malaysia port sets box expansion plans
    Malaysia's northwestern Port of Penang is adding another container berth and second access bridge, and reclaiming 60 acres of land for a container yard, among a host of improvements aimed at expanding its container-handling capabilities. The developer for the project is expected to be announced by the end of March.
  • Air NZ with strong H1 profits
    National carrier Air New Zealand is expected to post average profit forecast of NZ$89 million in its first-half on the back of more passengers and a stronger currency, reflecting a solid rebound for the bailed-out airline.
  • PSA hands out nearly 500 pink slips
    A total of 496 staff had been given their notice early Monday and another 800 are due to leave through retirement, resignation, transfers or when their service contracts end, a PSA spokesman said.
  • All Nippon Air losses and lay-offs
    All Nippon Airways may stretch 3-day decline after report to fall into red this FY. Nikkei predicts group operating loss of about Y9 billion vs company's initial forecast for Y15 billion profit; consensus for Y11.48 billion profit.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping Minister tells CSL to spread wings, improve efficiency & profitability
  • Vessel detained at Bangladesh was sold at SCI's behest: Minister
  • Danzas Asia-Pacific awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification
  • EC keen on boosting trade with India
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on Chinese metal torches
  • 3 nations ask India to join gas pipeline project
  • India, China sign pact to lower trade tariffs
  • 6 perish in ship blaze at Alang Shipyard, toll may be higher
  • Lack of rakes, changed FCI supply policy hit wheat exports via Vizag Port
  • Ports, shipping sectors await new dawn on Feb. 28
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 1,084 million to $ 75 billion
  • More states opt for separate export policy
  • Nalco bags best exporter award again
  • Inflation rate rises to 5.04 per cent
  • EOUs council seeks sanction to sell textile goods in DTA
  • ONGC strikes oil, gas at 5 fields
  • Finance Ministry may relax depreciation norms

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2003
  • Venezuela cranks up production amid firing oil workers
  • No quota change expected at OPEC March meeting
  • Ice blocks Primorsk-bound tanker
  • Iraqi oil export from Khor al Amaya
  • Italy signs decree to ban certain single-hull tankers
  • UK presents "window" for Iraq to comply or face war
  • Novorossiysk: Hurricane expected to close port
  • Oil prices march on up to the beat of war drums
  • Rotterdam indications move up on the back of bullish crude

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «Baco Liner 3» celebrates 500th voyage
  • Eurogate increases handling capacity
  • South African airport for sale
  • Waitrose extends contract with Hays Logistics
  • TNT enhances logistics operation with IBM Thailand
  • CP Ships makes senior management appointment

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2003
  • Skuld throws out cruise vessels
  • Frontline weaker than expected
  • "Saddam continues to smuggle oil"

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2003
  • Port of Everett schedules meeting to discuss North Marina development
  • Customs adds two European ports as operational CSI program members
  • Airborne Express will boost fuel surcharge to 5.1 percent
  • Officers randomly searching vehicles approaching Portland Airport
  • MARAD reactivates RRF vessel to support Operation Enduring Freedom

The East Africanweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2003
  • Importers Rush to Claim Containers at Mombasa

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Bulls' eyes light up on AP Møller rethink
    AP Møller's shipping activities performed much better in 2002 than the Danish group had been anticipating in the early months of last year - news that prompted analysts to claim the liner market had turned the corner.
  • Noble launches Abbey Shipping in rare Enterprise Investment
    A NEW UK shipping company has been launched under the government's Enterprise Investment Scheme, which is designed to stimulate equity investment in small companies through tax incentives.
  • Star plans US flag cruise fleet as revenue increases
    STAR Cruises is planning a US-flagged cruise fleet as it pulls itself back into the black in 2002.
  • Stena upgrades Irish Sea ferry link
    SWEDISH ferry group Stena Line is to inject '70m into a major upgrade of its Irish Sea services linking Ireland and Scotland with the construction of two new port facilities, writes Jerry Frank.
  • Port Mobil claims to go to UK club
    PROTECTION and indemnity club West of England is likely to face claims arising from the explosion that rocked ExxonMobil's Port Mobil facility at Staten Island.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2003
  • Panama settles dispute with HPH
  • US seeks six for the military
  • Thames terminal inquiry opens
  • Probe launched into NY barge blast
  • Izar appoints Rituerto as first MD
  • Oil policy delays other trading
  • Four lost in ferry sinking
  • Jordan rejects Iraq oil report
  • Gas warms Qatar operator's profits
  • Italy bans old single-hull tankers
  • Madrid stands firm against marchers
  • Corruption alleged over port work
  • Seafarers killed after collision
  • Gisborne rapped after grounding
  • Seven charged over Princess fire
  • Mystery ships regarded as hoax
  • Poor watchkeeping led to sinking
  • Algeria's ports to be hit again
  • SK Shipping shrugs off Chey arrest
  • Four port operators to merge
  • Ports prepare for possible attacks
  • Unions endorse PSA package

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2003
  • Moller now sees profit for shipping
    The Danish parent of Maersk Sealand said its shipping operations, which were heading for a loss, will now make a profit.
  • Truckers strike Port of Savannah
    Harbor truck drivers on Monday launched a two-day job action at the Port of Savannah to protest delays at the Georgia port.
  • Cosco joins Shanghai port scramble
    China's largest shipping company disclosed plans to bid for a stake in the country's new Yangshan deepwater port.
  • Frontline boosts 4Q profits
  • Probe into deadly New York barge explosion
  • BAX Global taps Carr
  • USSEC holds on bunker charge
  • Malaysia port sets box expansion plans
  • Mail Boxes Etc. franchisees want to block UPS plan
  • Eurogate, Maersk Data open logistics software venture
  • Deal for Mobile cold storage
  • Nistevo reports gain
  • Covansys offers CSI help

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2003
  • Ghana deal launches South African port authority's international expansion drive
    South Africa's National Ports Authority (NPA) is poised to sign its first long-term concession agreement in another African country this week, the first step in its expansion into Africa and beyond.
  • Resurgent liner confidence: AP Moller forecast upgrade
    AP Moller has raised its financial expectations for 2002, announcing a DKr1.5 billion (US$217 million) upward revision for income from shipping that is indicative of growing confidence across the liner sector.
  • New COSCO, Yangming service boosts transpacific capacity
  • Hong Kong terminal majors offer joint value-added platform
  • Safmarine adds W.Africa leg to SAMBA string

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2003
  • OSG, Valles just say no
    Both owners deny Overseas Shipholding Group has bought seven aframaxes.
  • Labour reports rile barge owner
    Bouchard pledges full cooperation in NY blast probe.
  • PDVSA to end force majeure?
    Company official says return to 'normal' will allow end to contract clause.
  • Savvy salvors to the rescue
    Dutch company Multraship says it prevented 'major casualty' on the Scheldt
  • AP Moller in shipping turnaround
    Tanker and liner freight rate revival give a $217m boost to quoted companies.
  • Superfast ahead for Attica
    Greek ferry owner's turnover speeds ahead but profit trails in the wake.
  • Wilhelmsen positive on Awilco bid
    Two large shareholders give a boost to hopes of taking listed offshoot private.
  • DNV returns crash back
    Norwegian classification society says it axed 77 ships from class in 2002.
  • Saaremaa faces scrap for Estonian ferry franchise
    Three shipping companies eyeing state licence for Estonian island traffic.
  • Lithuanian Shipping stays out of the red
    Dry cargoship owner posts narrow profit for 2002 despite weaker US dollar.
  • Star returns to profit
    Capacity increase and cost control boosts fortunes for Asian-based cruise giant.
  • Frontline 'cautious' but 'optimistic' on 2003
    John Fredriksen's tanker giant predicts big first quarter gains.
  • Scandal-hit Sasebo forecasts loss
    Japanase yard that swindled government out of training cash is gloomy about current prospects.
  • Breakers hit by dearth of large tonnage
    Upcoming Indian budget pushing up prices but seen having little longer term effect.
  • Four dead after ferry sinks off China
    Most passengers and crew safe following tragic incident in Bohai Strait.
  • California to hike spill levies
    Plan to raise extra $7.75m will increase tanker and dry cargo vessel costs.
  • Breaking yard fire kills up to 15
    Alang inspectors may toughen up on gas free certification after blaze on former Chandris tanker.
  • Great Eastern inks Hanjin MR tanker
    Indian shipowner extends newbuilding relationship with South Korean shipbuilder.
  • Shippers adapting to new US box rule, MOL says
    Nearly all customers of Japanese container line's US operation are giving advance notice of cargo.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2003
  • Marad begins E-Seal testing
  • Safmarine extends Samba service to West Africa
  • Marad to hold maritime security standards meeting
  • Canadian freight conferences to raise Eastbound rates
  • A.P. Moller to report shipping profits before special items for 2002
  • Frontline falls into the red with $7 million 2002 loss
  • Maersk Sealand adds Indian port to U.S. West Coast link
  • Polar Air ends agency relationship in Europe
  • Schneider names Sanders area VP of sales
  • P.A.M. Transportation expands fleet
  • FMCSA extends time to address intermodal equipment maintenance
  • WTO sees support for potential trade facilitation negotiation
  • Port of Mobile, ICS Logistics strike deal on cold storage facility
  • PSA port group to pay compensation to laid-off workers
  • Algeciras topped 2.2-million teu traffic in 2002

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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