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February 6, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

HK poised to remain world's busiest boxport
HONG Kong looks set to retain its status as the world's busiest container port after its main Kwai Chung Container Terminal recently reported its total throughput volumes for 2003 of over 12 million TEUs.
Conservation group warning on ballast water
WATER scooped up by ships for ballast and dumped at the end of a voyage can cause as much damage as an oil spill by carrying marine life to new coastlines, the environmental group WWF warned on Wednesday.
K&N unsure about raising stake in SembLog
SWISS logistics firm Kuehne & Nagel is unsure whether it will exercise an option to raise its stake in Southeast Asia's SembCorp Logistics Ltd, chief executive Klaus Herms said.
Rising African oil output to boost demand for converted tankers
AFRICAN nations planning to pump more oil may increase demand for tankers that can be converted to ship-based oil rigs and storage vessels, a shipbroker said.
TANKER MARKET
PERSIAN Gulf oil tanker rates to Asia, little changed yesterday, may rise to their highest level in three decades as oil companies and traders face reduced supplies in the spot market, leading shipowners to raise their prices.

Air and Land Transport

BA says security fears hitting bookings
EUROPE's biggest airline, British Airways, said on Wednesday that security fears were having some impact on forward bookings as it reported a continued recovery in passenger traffic in January.
EU air traffic control plan gets final nod
Low-cost carriers brush off EU ruling
20,000 seeking jobs at Jetstar
Colombo airport reopens after crash
Sitting pretty

Admiralty Casebook

Owner of ship that damaged Bukom wharf can limit liability
THE owner of a ship that damaged an oil terminal wharf in Pulau Bukom could limit its liability under the Merchant Shipping Act , ruled the High Court late last year, but it was not before the judge had a good look at the history and background of the Act.

Port Shots

Port Shots
MALAYSIAN port operator Bintulu Port Bhd has awarded a RM162 million contract to build a cargo wharf to Muhibbah Engineering Bhd and a private firm.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

HK poised to remain world's busiest boxport
HONG Kong looks set to retain its status as the world's busiest container port after its main Kwai Chung Container Terminal recently reported its total throughput volumes for 2003 of over 12 million TEUs.
Conservation group warning on ballast water
WATER scooped up by ships for ballast and dumped at the end of a voyage can cause as much damage as an oil spill by carrying marine life to new coastlines, the environmental group WWF warned on Wednesday.
K&N unsure about raising stake in SembLog
SWISS logistics firm Kuehne & Nagel is unsure whether it will exercise an option to raise its stake in Southeast Asia's SembCorp Logistics Ltd, chief executive Klaus Herms said.
Rising African oil output to boost demand for converted tankers
AFRICAN nations planning to pump more oil may increase demand for tankers that can be converted to ship-based oil rigs and storage vessels, a shipbroker said.
TANKER MARKET
PERSIAN Gulf oil tanker rates to Asia, little changed yesterday, may rise to their highest level in three decades as oil companies and traders face reduced supplies in the spot market, leading shipowners to raise their prices.

Air and Land Transport

BA says security fears hitting bookings
EUROPE's biggest airline, British Airways, said on Wednesday that security fears were having some impact on forward bookings as it reported a continued recovery in passenger traffic in January.
EU air traffic control plan gets final nod
Low-cost carriers brush off EU ruling
20,000 seeking jobs at Jetstar
Colombo airport reopens after crash
Sitting pretty

Admiralty Casebook

Owner of ship that damaged Bukom wharf can limit liability
THE owner of a ship that damaged an oil terminal wharf in Pulau Bukom could limit its liability under the Merchant Shipping Act , ruled the High Court late last year, but it was not before the judge had a good look at the history and background of the Act.

Port Shots

Port Shots
MALAYSIAN port operator Bintulu Port Bhd has awarded a RM162 million contract to build a cargo wharf to Muhibbah Engineering Bhd and a private firm.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

HK poised to remain world's busiest boxport
HONG Kong looks set to retain its status as the world's busiest container port after its main Kwai Chung Container Terminal recently reported its total throughput volumes for 2003 of over 12 million TEUs.
Conservation group warning on ballast water
WATER scooped up by ships for ballast and dumped at the end of a voyage can cause as much damage as an oil spill by carrying marine life to new coastlines, the environmental group WWF warned on Wednesday.
K&N unsure about raising stake in SembLog
SWISS logistics firm Kuehne & Nagel is unsure whether it will exercise an option to raise its stake in Southeast Asia's SembCorp Logistics Ltd, chief executive Klaus Herms said.
Rising African oil output to boost demand for converted tankers
AFRICAN nations planning to pump more oil may increase demand for tankers that can be converted to ship-based oil rigs and storage vessels, a shipbroker said.
TANKER MARKET
PERSIAN Gulf oil tanker rates to Asia, little changed yesterday, may rise to their highest level in three decades as oil companies and traders face reduced supplies in the spot market, leading shipowners to raise their prices.

Air and Land Transport

BA says security fears hitting bookings
EUROPE's biggest airline, British Airways, said on Wednesday that security fears were having some impact on forward bookings as it reported a continued recovery in passenger traffic in January.
EU air traffic control plan gets final nod
Low-cost carriers brush off EU ruling
20,000 seeking jobs at Jetstar
Colombo airport reopens after crash
Sitting pretty

Admiralty Casebook

Owner of ship that damaged Bukom wharf can limit liability
THE owner of a ship that damaged an oil terminal wharf in Pulau Bukom could limit its liability under the Merchant Shipping Act , ruled the High Court late last year, but it was not before the judge had a good look at the history and background of the Act.

Port Shots

Port Shots
MALAYSIAN port operator Bintulu Port Bhd has awarded a RM162 million contract to build a cargo wharf to Muhibbah Engineering Bhd and a private firm.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

HK poised to remain world's busiest boxport
HONG Kong looks set to retain its status as the world's busiest container port after its main Kwai Chung Container Terminal recently reported its total throughput volumes for 2003 of over 12 million TEUs.
Conservation group warning on ballast water
WATER scooped up by ships for ballast and dumped at the end of a voyage can cause as much damage as an oil spill by carrying marine life to new coastlines, the environmental group WWF warned on Wednesday.
K&N unsure about raising stake in SembLog
SWISS logistics firm Kuehne & Nagel is unsure whether it will exercise an option to raise its stake in Southeast Asia's SembCorp Logistics Ltd, chief executive Klaus Herms said.
Rising African oil output to boost demand for converted tankers
AFRICAN nations planning to pump more oil may increase demand for tankers that can be converted to ship-based oil rigs and storage vessels, a shipbroker said.
TANKER MARKET
PERSIAN Gulf oil tanker rates to Asia, little changed yesterday, may rise to their highest level in three decades as oil companies and traders face reduced supplies in the spot market, leading shipowners to raise their prices.

Air and Land Transport

BA says security fears hitting bookings
EUROPE's biggest airline, British Airways, said on Wednesday that security fears were having some impact on forward bookings as it reported a continued recovery in passenger traffic in January.
EU air traffic control plan gets final nod
Low-cost carriers brush off EU ruling
20,000 seeking jobs at Jetstar
Colombo airport reopens after crash
Sitting pretty

Admiralty Casebook

Owner of ship that damaged Bukom wharf can limit liability
THE owner of a ship that damaged an oil terminal wharf in Pulau Bukom could limit its liability under the Merchant Shipping Act , ruled the High Court late last year, but it was not before the judge had a good look at the history and background of the Act.

Port Shots

Port Shots
MALAYSIAN port operator Bintulu Port Bhd has awarded a RM162 million contract to build a cargo wharf to Muhibbah Engineering Bhd and a private firm.

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Phoenix establishes more offices in China Guangdong Taiping Customs opens Shatian office Rickmers schedules regular UK calls in Liverpool and Teesport UASC launches extra Asia-Middle East service K Line opens Beijing representative office Chilean yard to build vessels for Maersk China Southern expands Guangzhou-Los Angeles service Lufthansa Cargo, DHL step up route co-operation American Airlines to open Vietnam office BARC names new general manager-regional operations

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Far Shipping to launch Vizag-Colombo feeder service IBPC moots economic cooperation among India, UAE & South Africa JNPT to develop 36,000 sq. m back-up area for shallow berths VCT emerging as alternative gateway on East Coast - ICD shippers, feeder operators increasingly favouring the terminal Mundra Port handles largest parcel of bentonite for export Port workers demand merger of 50 pc DA with basic pay BLR now provides total logistics solutions Roadwings Int'l bags KoPT order for modernisation of port facilities Rlys introduces refrigerated vans in mail & express trains Deemed export benefits extension to domestic capital goods producers hailed Govt will continue with tax exemption schemes, assures Jaswant Singh Govt okays Andhra Pradesh govt's proposal for Nellore leather complex Pharma cluster to come up in Hyderabad Alert guard, gate-keeper avert major box train mishap Dighi Port director welcomes tonnage tax announcement Rear Adm. Ajit Tewari appointed new HSL chief

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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
Soft ARA markets see increased demand New major league player set to enter ARA market The Geneva based oil trading company Petroval S.A., which is closely associated with the Russian oil major Yukos, announced today it will be entering the Rotterdam bunker market after signing a long term contract for storage of fuel oil at Vopak's Europoort site. The company looks set to become a major league player. Crude fails to have any great effect on Japanese numbers Despite suppliers reporting that enquiry levels in Japan were still ok - at least by Japanese standards, it is still the case that two majors are pulling in the lion share of the business while other players make do with the rest of the enquiries in the market. Singapore bunker market eases, avails seen improving Concerns about tight fuel oil avails in the bunker market seem to be easing as more on-spec blended product is expected to be available from the beginning of next week. This combined with wavering optimism about near-term Chinese fuel oil demand and plunging crude prices overnight took a bite out of fuel oil cargo values and bunker prices alike this Thursday. Italian bears led by crude's latest movement Singapore distillate stocks plummet, fuel oil little changed O.W. Bunker expands Rotterdam team Staff changes at PDVSA Deltaven

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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
Rhine riverports at Mannheim and Ludwigshafen merge websites The EU and Austria in a clinch over special tolls Rhenus-Kleyling and the "Miracle of Bern" SCL Kornwestheim on an upward spiral DHL and Lufthansa Cargo driving collaboration further IPBCC presents Business Plan 2004 Union Pacific elects Ike Evans and Jim Young to new positions

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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
Stena Line: "We are disappointed" "We are of course disappointed", comments Joakim Kenndal of Stena Line to SSG the decision by the British Competition Commission ... Brax Shipholding in new Baltic ro-ro deals On 19 January, Göteborg based Brax Shipholding delivered the ro-ro vessel "Breant" to its new owner, Aalandian Lillgaard, in ... Third body found in "Rocknes" Divers found yet another body yesterday in the "Rocknes" superstructure. This is the third recovered body since the divings begun ...

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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
Bad week for piracy Competition law changes could hit brokers Long term charter for Knightsbridge VLCC More talking planned in DIS row AAPA blasts US government over lack of dredging cash Rickmers plans more UK calls

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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
Loy addresses Marine Log conference The Department of Homeland Security has released the text of the keynote address given by ADM. JAMES M. LOY (USCG, Ret.) Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security at Marine Log's MARITIME & PORT SECURITY 2004 Conference in Washington, D.C., on January 27 Kisses and hisses for budget locks, dams and dredging proposals Industry loves modernization of locks and dams, hates failure to dredge navigational channels Galley fire on Majesty of Seas Fryer fire causes minor damage but no injuries IMO ballast management convention set for adoption Meeting in London next week

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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
Corps names review board to look into recent oil spill Coast Guard ready to chase parties failing to file security plans Portland Airport noise board sets next public meeting Everett Port Commission Oks North Marina development plan Nedlloyd buying out P&O's share of container line

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Plea for peace talks at Spanish shipyards as bullets and rivets fly THERE were widespread calls for urgent talks between Izar and union leaders yesterday amid renewed violence between police and workers from the state-owned shipbuilder's yards in C'diz and Seville, writes Brian Reyes in Gibraltar. Watchdog sinks Stena-P&O Irish Sea deal SWEDISH ferry giant Stena Line's £50m ($63.5m) deal with British rival P&O to take over most of its Irish Sea freight business looked dead yesterday after Britain's beefed-up competition watchdog refused to sanction the sale of the central Liverpool-Dublin route. US starts handing out security plan fines THE US Coast Guard has begun issuing civil penalties of $10,000 each to the roughly 10% of vessels and port facilities that have not yet submitted security plans as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act. Shell unveils litany of woe as Watts hangs on ROYAL Dutch/Shell's problems are mounting after it slashed proven reserves by 20%, saw its profits slump 33% and hydrocarbon production fell 2% in the fourth quarter.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
Spain and Baltic plan PSSA APPLICATIONS proposing to designate large areas of the Baltic Sea and waters surrounding the Canary Islands as Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs) have been submitted to the IMO Charity demands port strategy THE UK Portswatch charity today urged the government to delay decisions on current port developments until a national strategy had been devised Miami: revenues up, security funding needed MIAMI port posted 8.7 per cent growth in passenger numbers and 3.7 per cent growth in cargo last year, but the increased revenue did not meet growing security costs Southampton could become marginal PORT managers at Southampton have been warned that failure to encourage feeder shipping would leave the UK port as a marginal player in Europe Mirage to be sold to pay debts OCEAN Club Cruises' recently refurbished cruise ship Mirage will be sold to repay debts, an attorney representing the owner in US Bankruptcy Court said today Bush port visit highlights security PRESIDENT Bush's visit to the port of Charleston, South Carolina today will focus on efforts to safeguard the major box port and other US shipping facilities against terrorism Alaska in LNG deal Security charge conflict intensifies Oakland reports record year Hanjin profits surge Stena disappointed by ferry block Redebe re-affirms concession pledge African port links scuppers trade Lauritzen enters tanker business Brokers defend freight markets Italy blamed for sea motorway delay

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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
CP Ships earnings boom on box mark Year-on-year operating income soared 44 percent in fourth quarter on record container volume and rising freight rates. Hong Kong sees stable growth in 2004 Outlook calls for modest economic gains following year of SARS-related turmoil. China rail will revive 'rust belt' economies Don't veto gas tax hike for highways, Bush told ITC probing preferential apparel imports Port of Houston wins pipeline appeal Request for proposals for Port of Americas project FedEx expects Kinko's deal to close soon Troubled Yellow Roadway unit on mend: CEO Calm seas seen for U.S.-flag ships in Iraq FedEx doubles Vietnam capacity

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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
PSA opposes Maersk-Pipavav deal, may delay takeover Gujarat Pipavav Port (GPPL) 22% shareholder PSA Corporation has opposed Maersk India paying a low price to gain management control of the port company. President Bush says he's committed to port security Balanced portfolio helps CP Ships out-sail rising costs South Africa: Governments cannot afford to go it alone in ports Chittagong-Yangon direct box service suspended Zeebrugge calls for new terminal manager Barge investment aims at boosting Black Sea port volumes Foreign carriers enter Korean cabotage market Puerto Rico invites proposals for Port of the Americas project Haulier shortage threatens UK container imports/exports, says BIFA

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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
Nasdaq threatens boot for Royal Olympic Company in breach of market rules as stock stays below $1. RCCL says fire 'minor' Deep fat fryer the culprit in Majesty of the Seas galley blaze. Houston wins pipeline lawsuit Port not responsible for cost of moving pipelines to widen ship channel. Martin agrees to CSL contract probe Criticism of Canadian PM grows in wake of $160m error. Sabine accused of conspiracy US shipowner and senior executives indicted for polluting South China Sea. Record quarter for CP Ships Ray Miles rings up $49m profit as more boxes compensate for freight rate fall. Cruise crews get $5m payoff Bank dips into coffers to help fund Royal Olympia seafarer deal. Grindrod expects profits leap South African tanker and bulker owner says 2003 earnings could be more than 30% higher than in 2002. Port billionaire linked to HMM Li Ka-shing reported to be in talks to acquire 12% of Hyundai shipping business. Brazilian bank pulls Eisa order Petrobras back to square one after funding for four tankers at Brazilian yard withdrawn. Numast warns on Irish Sea jobs Seafarers' union says crews at risk after UK blocked P&O's sale of ferries to Stena. UK puts a block on P&O ferry plan Competition authority squashes sale of Liverpool-Dublin ferries to Stena. Suez Canal income still on the rise Egyptian authorities pocketed $240m from shipowners in December. Wartsila slides into the red Marine engine maker planning to move into China. SembCorp Marine sees profits slip 15% Lower margins, SARS and strong rates combine to knock Singapore shipbuilding and repair group. Bangladesh-Myanmar service binned Orient Express Lines' direct boxship link scrapped after suffering big losses. Cruiseship goes on sale to clear debt Bankrupt Ocean Club Cruises puts Mirage on the block. EMERA and IPBCC to lift rates Boxship conferences between Europe and the Middle East and south Asia detail rate restorations. Brave cape was piracy victim Master of Cape Haralambos assaulted and tied up as pirates steal $3,000. Hanjin Shipping income rockets Korean owner enjoys the fruits of the Asian boxship demand surge.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
Stickle, Sabine executives charged with dumping oily grain Evergreen's Taiwanese affiliate poised for higher profits Norasia joins China Shipping in Pacific link MarAd, Coast Guard eye lease financing for coastwise vessels Hamburg Sud appoints marketing manager in Australia Transportation Secretary extends war risk coverage U.S. international air freight fell 2% in 2003 SAS labor deal ends potential strike action Rep. Young clashes with White House over transportation priorities Pacer boosts net income 43% in 4th quarter Ricin parcel tied to hours of service rule Iraqi rail officials meet with U.S. industry representatives Tauzin steps down from House committee Bush administration remains firm on transportation spending plan ACE test to focus on monthly payment process Phoenix International opens 2 more offices in China Chamber urges conclusion to U.S.-Australia FTA Dezenski to head DHS cargo and trade policy unit Environmental groups criticize Britain port expansion proposals Inland waterways, port authorities want more funds for maintenance

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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%).

PORTS

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

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.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

ACCIDENTS

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.

PORTS

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%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

SEAFARERS

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

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPYARDS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

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.

COMPANIES

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

ACCIDENTS

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

LAW

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.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

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

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

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%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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%

SEAFARERS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

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.

MARITIME SERVICES

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

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.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

PORTS

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

INSURANCE

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

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