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December 14, 2004
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • W Australia plans naval shipbuilding hub
    THE Western Australian Government has pledged A$65 million to build a 'world-class defence shipbuilding hub' at the Australian Marine Complex near Henderson - the area which houses Australia's most concentrated shipbuilding strip.
  • Port of Dubai joins US cargo security programme
    THE United Arab Emirates is the first country in the Middle East to participate in a US programme intended to safeguard sea cargo from terrorists, US Customs officials said on Sunday.
  • Philippine port operator gets Austrian loan
    TWO Austrian banks had extended a combined US$36 million term loan to a Philippine container port operator to bankroll the expansion of its terminal in Gdynia, Poland.
  • Fuel hold on wrecked ship breached
  • Osaka Gas orders 2 LNG tankers from Kawasaki

Sched Netweb site
  • China 3PLs face difficult road to success
  • MOL Logistics enhances network in China
  • New Trans Siberian rail service started by Maersk
  • Swift Freight opens branch in Mumbai, India
  • HK throughput grows during third quarter
  • Lianyungang handles record 40 m tons of cargo through November
  • AA boss: all will be done to maintain HK's top aviation position
  • HK air cargo volumes in November rise 11.3 per cent
  • Lufthansa Cargo delivers giant Chritmas tree to Dubai

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Exmar offers new LNG shipping system
  • Stellar Logistics ships 1st consol container to UK
  • Norasia announces new service linking ports in China with Europe
  • RCL embarks on major fllet expansion
  • China to build 18 box stations
  • Rickmers carries Aquarius jetfoils to China
  • NOL handles 20 pc more boxes
  • ...sells stake in Lorenzo shipping
  • UASC aims for record profits
  • "K" Line to close down European arm
  • PSA wins two awards
  • Indo-British trade to touch $ 12 bn in 2004-05'UK official
  • IT exports set to cross $ 16 bn in 2004-05
  • Rail link to Hazira port part of NRVY, explains Minister
  • Port Community EDI Update
  • Vizag Port remains numero uno in cargo handling during April-Nov.
  • Gateway Distriparks to enter capital market
  • Forex reserves swelling: A rise of over $ 1 billion per week
  • Draft Bill offers several concessions to SEZ units
  • Finance Ministry drawing up list of steps vital to cut export transaction costs
  • Business is buzzing'it figures in bank credit too
  • Target for fiscal 2005-06 set at $ 88 bn
  • Bangladesh open to gas pipeline project pact
  • UAE trade fair to open tomorrow
  • Czech Minister to speak at WTC today
  • Ex-naval ratings can obtain CDC to join merchant navy
  • BCHAA concludes 4-day Training Programme

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Algeciras seeks 'special status' to maintain competitiveness
    Government needs to take account of port's close proximity to competing ports in bunkering and shipping sectors when assigning nationwide tariffs and duties, says port authority.
  • PDVSA Deltaven resumes lubricant sales to Curacao
  • Alaska: Engine failure behind huge bunker spill
    MAN B&W slow speed engine failure blamed for bulker break-up as 'thousands of gallons' of reported 1,665 mt of IFO bunker fuel spill from split vessel.
  • Singapore: CAO fallout puts strain on oil traders
    Fuel oil traders complain of tightening credit limits as risk control swings into the spotlight in the wake of the collapse of Singapore-based China Aviation Oil.
  • World Fuel Services poised to enter Fortune 500
    WFS is set to enter next year's Fortune 500 as the company doubles its annual sales volume.
  • Rotterdam soft with Friday's crude plunge
  • Greek clampdown on short supply and contamination
    The Greek government has said it will introduce legislation to close down companies found to short supply or sell adulterated fuels although bunker players say the legislation does not affect the marine fuels market.
  • Crewman missing after bunker vessel catches fire
    Ten crewman rescued, one still missing after fuelling vessel catches fire.

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Carrier Logistics launches web forum for LTL carriers
  • Jordan: first phase of free trade zone to open in January 2005
  • Geis establishes presence in Slovakia
  • Bahrain: new causeway opened
  • Cargolux: no CRI number for Nigerian shipments
  • Panama Canal Authority to change containership tolls
  • Active Airline Representatives relocates

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Selendang Ayu salvage effort underway
  • Kawasaki to build new design LNG ship
  • Aker builds 6 product-tankers for Marlow operation
  • NoE raises premiums
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen boost
  • MOL's new India service
  • Hamworthy wins LNG newbuilding orders

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • ABS to class Independence Hub semi
  • Kawasaki to build new design LNG carrier
  • OSG to buy Stelmar in $1.3 billion deal
  • Aker Brevik to build six products tankers

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Bellingham Port Commission moving ahead with GP land deal
  • U.S. Customs adds Dubai to list of CSI members
  • Northwest offering sale fares in wake of new flights from Portland
  • President Bush taps Creel for third term on FMC
  • Keel laying ceremony held for new CROWN PRINCESS

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Salvage team board IMC bulker
    IMPROVING weather conditions on Sunday allowed a salvage team to get onto the stern half of the wrecked bulk carrier Selendang Ayu grounded off Alaska.
  • Cracked cylinder liner behind Alaska tragedy
    A CRACKED cylinder liner began the tragic train of events that led to the loss of the IMC bulker Selendang Ayu off Alaska and six seafarers dying in a daring rescue operation, Lloyd's List can reveal.
  • IMC's Tsao offers support
    THE six missing seafarers from the Selendang Ayu are presumed dead after a search operation was called off.
  • 'Copter crash left crew to freezing fate
    DETAILS of the fatal helicopter crash that claimed the lives of six Selendang Ayu seafarers suggest a final, chaotic period when seafarers not dressed for surviving in frigid water were thrown to the mercy of a squally, unforgiving sea, writes Rajesh Joshi.
  • OSG's Stelmar deal creates tanker giant
    A new colossus is set to bestride the tanker industry following Overseas Shipholding Group's $843m agreed acquisition of Stelmar Shipping.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Iranian lines set for privatisation
    IRAN is to privatise two of its largest state-owned shipping lines by floating the majority of their shares on the Tehran Stock Exchange early next year
  • Brittany launches fast ferry
    BRITTANY Ferries is to follow P&O Ferries by operating a fast ferry on the Portsmouth/Caen and Portsmouth/Cherbourg routes
  • P&I club raises premiums
  • Gwadar first phase completed
  • Bulker still aground in Columbia
  • Haji-Ioannou positive on OSG
  • Berth work in Brazil
  • WWL upgrades ro-ro schedule
  • Stelmar board accepts OSG bid
  • Viking takes axe to dividends
  • Alstom's five-year shipyard plan
  • Kuwaitis confident on Umm Qasr

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • China sets textile export tariffs
    Move aimed at protecting high value products from potential U.S. curbs after quotas expire Jan. 1.
  • Report criticizes TSA on ID card plan
    Government Accountability Office says Transportation Security Administration has failied to set up project plan for transport workers identification card.
  • Ports: We're "cast adrfit" by feds
  • TACA cuts fuel fee
  • EU approves UPS takeover of Menlo forwarding
  • Salvors board wrecked freighter
  • Seaway sets closing
  • Dubai to join CSI
  • Lufthansa pumped by Americas
  • Atlas Air gets $60M credit line
  • IES partners with One-See
  • NY-NJ PA approves budget

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Massive overhaul for MSC in ANZ
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) will substantially re-organise several Australasian services to significantly improve space and service levels for Australian and New Zealand shippers.
  • Further growth on the cards for CSXWT buyer Dubai Ports
    Dubai Ports International (DPI) MD Mohammed Sharaf has revealed DPI was involved in the bidding for CSX World Terminals (CSXWT) from the beginning, following an official invite from CSXWT's bankers, Citibank.
  • US$600m Panama transhipment facility could provide 50% volume-boost
  • WTO membership adds complexity to China's THC issue
  • CMA CGM to invest in Belem, Brazil
  • PONL launches super-post-panamax vessel into Asia-Europe trade
  • MOL Logistics operates bonded truck service in Waigaoqiao
  • Suzhou not threatened by Shanghai competition
  • Tom Boardley to join NYK Line Europe
  • Spring dredge for Lower Columbia River
  • Shipping Corporation of India makes record profit
  • India multimodal Act will include penalties, warns Ministry

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Frontline speaks
    Company cuts back to 4.3% stake in Genmar, says New York owner 'refused' its offer to start talks.
  • OSG builds products platform
    Boss Morten Arntzen says Stelmar deal fulfils strategic objectives in clean tanker markets.
  • Tax break helped OSG afford buy
    Arntzen praises Stelmar technical prowess but makes no promises on senior managers' jobs.
  • IMC abandons hope
    Shipowner accepts six missing crew members of the Selendang Ayu must now be dead.
  • Stelios "vindicated"
    Serial entrepreneur unsurprisingly delighted that OSG deal proved Stelmar was worth much more than previous bidders offered.
  • Golden Ocean bulks up
    Bulker stocklisting project Golden Ocean is still hoovering the panamax market.
  • Danes taking Lithuanians to EC
    The privatisation battle over Lithuanian Shipping Co (LSC) could have its last day in court next week.
  • Marlow signs for six
    Aker Yards' Braila yard in Romania to build products tankers for Cyprus-based owner.
  • OSG steals Stelmar
    US owner beats Greeks to NYSE-listed Athens tanker company in a deal worth $140m more than failed Fortress bid.
  • Hamworthy hits Korean jackpot
    Three yards order UK company's reliquefaction systems for LNG carriers.
  • Van-Clipper wastes no time
    Joint venture between Fred Cheng and Danish shipowner buys third VLCC.
  • KHI seals LNG order pair
    Osaka Gas, NYK and K Line order two 153,000-cbm gas carriers with stretched containment tanks.
  • Damen wants more
    Ukrainian yard trying to up price Ukrrichflot will pay for six dry cargoships.
  • China seizes HMM boxship
    Authorities impound Hyundai Advance over oil spill after it leaves Hong Kong 'without permission'.
  • Around the world every 10 days
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen is tightening up and tonnaging up its round-the-world ro-ro service.
  • Orders up 50% at Wartsila
    LNG carrier and cruise orders help lift order tally at Finnish engine builder in past two months.
  • BP tanker aground
    No pollution reported after products carrier stranded in Marmara Sea
  • TOP treatment
    Greece's Top Tankers is rewarding shareholders with first dividend as advertised.
  • Forth links with Containerships
    UK ports operator and Finnish line cooperate on Baltic terminals joint venture.
  • Focus switches to cleanup
    US Coast Guard deploying assets to contain oil spill from stricken panamax Selendang Ayu.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Europe/West Coast South America lines raise Panama Canal surcharge
  • TACA reduces bunker adjustment factor
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen raises frequency of round-the-world link
  • Horizon Lines increases Alaska rates
  • Davis starts second term as MEBA president
  • Report: U.S. air freight market to recover in 2005
  • U.S., U.K. cooperate on security technology, push for standards
  • ITC rules Chinese bedroom furniture imports hurt U.S. producers
  • U.S. allows duty-free Egyptian imports with Israeli inputs
  • ITC commissioners begin new terms
  • COSCO Logistics wins Three Gorges dam contract
  • Dubai becomes first Middle East port in CSI
  • Hong Kong's box throughput up 9% in third quarter
  • Columbia River will be deepened next spring

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Breakers pay for derelict ships far from yard
    The strong demand for scrap metal tempts breakers to buy really bad vessels around the world. The latest example is ...
  • Panmax bulk carrier grounded in Great Belt
    A Greek solution has been worked out to salvage the panmax bulk carrier "Mastrogiorgis", which grounded last Thursday in Great ...
  • Aker Brevik book six product tankers
    Aker Brevik has secured a contract to build six 15,000 DWT epoxy coated, A1 ice classed product tankers for Cypriotic ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
PORTS
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
PORTS
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
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
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
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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
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
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
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
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
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
(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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
SEAFARERS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
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.
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