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May 28, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL on course to deliver higher profits
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL is on track for a much brighter year, as industry overcapacity reverses to 'tight supply' and rates steadily increase on all its major trade lanes.
  • Ports urged to cooperate to fight terrorist, Sars threats
    WORLD port authorities were reminded of the vulnerability of maritime transportation to terrorism and other threats like Sars, as the head of the International Association of Ports and Harbours urged industry collaboration on Monday.
  • Inspectors probe cause of cruise ship blast in Miami
    FEDERAL authorities tried to determine the age of a ship boiler as they investigated what caused a cruise ship explosion that left four Filipino crew members dead and injured more than a dozen others.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus signs 20b euro deal for military transport planes
    AIRBUS SAS, the world's second-largest maker of commercial aircraft, signed a contract worth 20 billion euros to supply 180 A400M military transport planes to seven countries, a programme 20 years in the planning.
  • Lufthansa employees fear deep job cuts
  • Air Canada to axe up to 827 ticket agents, cut pay of rest
  • THAI may drop discount airline plane
  • Boeing not interested in Varig/Tam merger stake
  • Gulf Air in talks to buy regional jets
Strait Talk
  • Ship grounding contains ingredients for major disaster
    ACCIDENTS are rarely due to one single mistake. Normally there are a whole catalogue of contributory errors and factors that conspire together to send a ship onto the rocks or into the side of another vessel.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL on course to deliver higher profits
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL is on track for a much brighter year, as industry overcapacity reverses to 'tight supply' and rates steadily increase on all its major trade lanes.
  • Ports urged to cooperate to fight terrorist, Sars threats
    WORLD port authorities were reminded of the vulnerability of maritime transportation to terrorism and other threats like Sars, as the head of the International Association of Ports and Harbours urged industry collaboration on Monday.
  • Inspectors probe cause of cruise ship blast in Miami
    FEDERAL authorities tried to determine the age of a ship boiler as they investigated what caused a cruise ship explosion that left four Filipino crew members dead and injured more than a dozen others.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus signs 20b euro deal for military transport planes
    AIRBUS SAS, the world's second-largest maker of commercial aircraft, signed a contract worth 20 billion euros to supply 180 A400M military transport planes to seven countries, a programme 20 years in the planning.
  • Lufthansa employees fear deep job cuts
  • Air Canada to axe up to 827 ticket agents, cut pay of rest
  • THAI may drop discount airline plane
  • Boeing not interested in Varig/Tam merger stake
  • Gulf Air in talks to buy regional jets
Strait Talk
  • Ship grounding contains ingredients for major disaster
    ACCIDENTS are rarely due to one single mistake. Normally there are a whole catalogue of contributory errors and factors that conspire together to send a ship onto the rocks or into the side of another vessel.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL on course to deliver higher profits
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL is on track for a much brighter year, as industry overcapacity reverses to 'tight supply' and rates steadily increase on all its major trade lanes.
  • Ports urged to cooperate to fight terrorist, Sars threats
    WORLD port authorities were reminded of the vulnerability of maritime transportation to terrorism and other threats like Sars, as the head of the International Association of Ports and Harbours urged industry collaboration on Monday.
  • Inspectors probe cause of cruise ship blast in Miami
    FEDERAL authorities tried to determine the age of a ship boiler as they investigated what caused a cruise ship explosion that left four Filipino crew members dead and injured more than a dozen others.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus signs 20b euro deal for military transport planes
    AIRBUS SAS, the world's second-largest maker of commercial aircraft, signed a contract worth 20 billion euros to supply 180 A400M military transport planes to seven countries, a programme 20 years in the planning.
  • Lufthansa employees fear deep job cuts
  • Air Canada to axe up to 827 ticket agents, cut pay of rest
  • THAI may drop discount airline plane
  • Boeing not interested in Varig/Tam merger stake
  • Gulf Air in talks to buy regional jets
Strait Talk
  • Ship grounding contains ingredients for major disaster
    ACCIDENTS are rarely due to one single mistake. Normally there are a whole catalogue of contributory errors and factors that conspire together to send a ship onto the rocks or into the side of another vessel.

Sched Netweb site
  • S American carrier service brings goods to Asia, from Portland
  • CC Tung: cost efficiency helped OOCL during a difficult 2002
  • Matson to purchase vessels after reaching agreements with unions
  • NOL rises out of red and into US$20.3m first quarter profit
  • India, Singapore begin free trade talks
  • Port of Colombo sees its biggest ship call
  • Singapore Airlines begins direct China-US cargo service
  • HK Int'l Airport landing fees to be discounted starting next month
  • Menzies rebrands unit, extends services
  • Philippine Airlines to start flying to Okinawa in June

Exim Indiaweb site
  • US bid to forestall bio-terrorism
  • Luxembourg envoy invites Indian investors
  • US corporates' eyes glisten at prospect - Sourcing diamond-studded jewellery from India
  • Gem, jewellery exports may yield $ 9.99 bn in 2003-04: GJEPC
  • US becoming major importer of Indian marine products
  • Govt may permit contract labour in textile export sector
  • WB, CII to release investment survey in Sept.-Oct.
  • China emerging as India's major trading partner
  • Chinese claim phenomenal 2,279 pc rise in import of iron, steel from India during Jan-March 2003
  • Coast Guard seeks KoPT help to mop up polluting cargo from ship
  • M. M. Jeswani takes over as Chief Manager (Ops) at KPT's Vadinar Offshore Oil Terminal Dept.
  • MbPT takes steps to facilitate easier beaching & breaking of ships
  • Global airfreight traffic up by 7.7 pc in April-IATA
  • Railways exceeds freight target in April
  • Goa Cabinet clears SEZ, airport projects
  • Wooltexpro formed
  • Inflation rate falls to 5.9 pc
  • NCAER favours specialised set-up for infrastructure reform
  • 3 more STEs allowed to export onions
  • Mozambique seeks Indian investment
  • CII's Shanghai hq. to begin work from July
  • IMC meet with Tajik trade team postponed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 27, 2003
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • Sharp rise spurs congestion in Fujairah
  • Brazilian IFOs continue to drop, distillates steady
  • Bullish market draws out Hong Kong spread
  • Chemoil to re-enter Philadelphia
  • Rotterdam market firm

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cargo stable at Cathay
  • Irish Sea ferry shake up
  • Gefco GmbH: New regional manager for Northern Germany
  • APL Logistics opens platform in Mexico City
  • More money demanded for railway infrastructure

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 27, 2003
  • Stena take patent dispute to House of Lords
  • Samskip buys Belgo-Ruys
  • EU extends investigation into Spanish shipyard subsidies

Marine Logweb site
MAY 27, 2003
  • NTSB investigates Norway accident
    Accident, not terrorism
  • Regal Empress sells for $1.75 million
    Imperial Majesty places winning bid

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Stena to buy five P&O ferries in £50m Irish Sea shake-up
    IN A deal worth '50m, Stena is to purchase a "significant part" of P&O's ferry operations in the Irish Sea.
  • Aldridge linked to US Lines relaunch
    FORMER APL executive Ed Aldridge is said to be the driving force behind moves to revive the US Lines brand with a new transpacific service, writes Janet Porter.
  • Brussels extends Izar aid probe
    THE European Commission has extended its investigation into Spain's main shipbuilder to establish whether it received illegal state aid up to and including 2002.
  • Schröder in tax subsidy vow to revive German flag
    GERMAN Chancellor Gerhard Schr'der has promised more money for the country's shipowners.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 27, 2003
  • Brazilian shipbuilding aims high
  • Norway's boiler surveyed on May 18
  • Norway undergoes safety probe
  • Stena Line to acquire P&O routes
  • Imperial Majesty snaps up Empress
  • US Senate pushed on emissions
  • Prestige decision-taker stays
  • Port state crackdown from July
  • Competition lowers bunker prices
  • Bush slated over port security
  • S African surcharge deal agreed
  • Lübeck hosts crisis conference
  • Izar faces subsidy probe (again)
  • President seeks port improvements
  • SSA Marine takes over at Umm Qasr
  • Korea targets newbuilding dominance
  • Probe launched after ferry deaths
  • Mitsubishi foils blackmail attempt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 27, 2003
  • Evergreen strike continues
    The National Labor Relations Board continues to investigate Evergreen America's claim that the ILA has engaged in an illegal secondary boycott.
  • Bill earmarks duties for port security
    A new measure from the House Government Reform subcommittee on government regulations would dedicate a portion of U.S. customs duties to pay for port security.
  • NOL back in black
  • P&O sells stake in offshore unit
  • Europe airline consolidation gathers pace
  • Customs to collect FDA bioterrorism data
  • DHL Airways no more: Astar is born
  • Med-Can conference raises rates
  • International Shipholding shuffles executives
  • MOL in Brazil feeder agreement
  • Korean Air launches N.Y.-Basel freighter service
  • ATS will rep Le Havre in U.S.
  • Panalpina adds Sao Paulo freighter
  • Airnet to sell Mercury unit

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 27, 2003
  • Resurgent NOL predicts 'significant profits' for 2003 after encouraging first quarter
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) chairman Cheng Wai Keung predicted 'significant profits' for 2003, as he announced better than expected results for the first quarter.
  • Evergreen looks for help as union tightens screws on USEC
  • Eurogate to invest in Baltic box terminal
  • Busan secures cash for 8m TEU expansion
  • S.Africa: state ducks blame, as more lines add surcharges
  • New suitor for beleaguered Tranz Rail

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 27, 2003
  • Norden holds steady
    Tankers outperform bulkers at Danish company.
  • Stena snaps up more P&O ferries
    Restructure continues at UK group as Swedish owner takes on seven ships on Irish Sea routes.
  • Ulstein hooks up with Jiangsu Yangzijiang
    Chinese and Norwegian shipbuilders home in on offshore vessels.
  • Intercargo details bulker losses
    In the last ten years 592 lives and 108 bulk carriers have been lost.
  • Seabulk shares it out
    Directors get stock options, but share price subsequently falls.
  • EC probes deeper into Izar aid
    Spanish yard cash comes under fresh scrutiny.
  • MISC profit slips
    Chemical tanker costs and rates put brakes on Malaysian giant's runaway profits.
  • Samskip buys Belgian agency
    Icelandic owner will take over 100% of former agent Belgo-Ruys in June.
  • Sohmen's last stand
    Speculative Bergesen shareholders given one last chance to sell up.
  • Essar tanker held in Canada
    Steering gear fault leads to Indian owner's vessel being one of only four detained in April.
  • Shipping disappoints at Eimskip
    Icelandic owner grateful to fishing operations for holding up profit in tough first quarter.
  • Sasebo slumps into the red
    Scandal-hit Japanese shipbuilder fails to see profit return this year.
  • North-Western returns to profit
    Russian operator rewards new owners with quarterly surplus.
  • RCL to raise $60m
    Thai operator scales back bond offering.
  • Jinhui inches back into the black
    Bulk trader and shipowner boosted by improved first quarter demand.
  • NOL builds on first quarter profits
    Singapore flagship carrier sees lower volumes during April but was paid more to carry them.
  • Losses grow at Kuribayashi
    Japanese ro-ro company sees operating margins slashed in year to 31 March.
  • Profits jump at Cosco Investment
    Restructuring effort leads to improved financial performance despite "challenging" first quarter.
  • Boiler checked nine days before fatal blast
    Investigators begin probe into explosion aboard NCL cruiseship that killed four crew in Miami.
  • MOL ditches Mercosul for Docenave
    Japan Inc strikes as container line switches to operator part owned by compatriot trading house.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 27, 2003
  • NOL group emerges from the red with first-quarter profit
  • Yang Ming sets up American-based branch corporation
  • Wan Hai orders 4,250-TEU ships for Pacific
  • Asia/Europe carriers to raise rates, surcharges
  • Docenave provides Brazilian feeder links for MOL
  • SSA takes control of Umm Qasr
  • Eurogate, National Container Co. link in Russian port venture

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
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