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February 20, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Clear skies ahead through 2006
    THE outlook for container shipping is rosy right through 2006, according to Maersk Sealand's Asia head, who dismissed overcapacity fears.
  • Tanker sailing to Sydney: Shell
    A Shell Company oil tanker with a 15-cm crack in its hull, is on its way to Sydney harbour after a magnetic clamp was attached by divers to stop any further leakages.
  • Rotterdam port to offer oil-transfer site by next year
    ROTTERDAM, Europe's largest oil port, plans to set up a secure site by mid-2005 where companies can transfer oil from one tanker to another, reducing the risk of spills in the waters off southern England and Denmark.
  • Hyundai wins US$350m order
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co , the world's biggest shipbuilder, said it has secured a US$350 million order to build an offshore oil production and refinery vessel for BP Angola.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas beats forecasts with 1.5% rise in H1 net profit
    AUSTRALIA's biggest airline, Qantas Airways, beat market forecasts with a small rise in first-half net profit on Thursday, buoyed by a stronger Australian dollar, cost cuts and increased traffic.
  • Deal struck to end French air traffic control strike
  • Most German travel agents accept new fee terms: Lufthansa
  • ANA aims to double operating profit
  • Cebu Air to mount more flights to China by year-end
  • LOG Book
Admiralty Casebook
  • Contract not binding until all details are agreed to
    THE words 'subject details' when used in the context of the sale of ships means that there is no binding agreement until all the details of the proposed formal agreement have been agreed to, an English court ruled earlier this month.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Clear skies ahead through 2006
    THE outlook for container shipping is rosy right through 2006, according to Maersk Sealand's Asia head, who dismissed overcapacity fears.
  • Tanker sailing to Sydney: Shell
    A Shell Company oil tanker with a 15-cm crack in its hull, is on its way to Sydney harbour after a magnetic clamp was attached by divers to stop any further leakages.
  • Rotterdam port to offer oil-transfer site by next year
    ROTTERDAM, Europe's largest oil port, plans to set up a secure site by mid-2005 where companies can transfer oil from one tanker to another, reducing the risk of spills in the waters off southern England and Denmark.
  • Hyundai wins US$350m order
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co , the world's biggest shipbuilder, said it has secured a US$350 million order to build an offshore oil production and refinery vessel for BP Angola.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas beats forecasts with 1.5% rise in H1 net profit
    AUSTRALIA's biggest airline, Qantas Airways, beat market forecasts with a small rise in first-half net profit on Thursday, buoyed by a stronger Australian dollar, cost cuts and increased traffic.
  • Deal struck to end French air traffic control strike
  • Most German travel agents accept new fee terms: Lufthansa
  • ANA aims to double operating profit
  • Cebu Air to mount more flights to China by year-end
  • LOG Book
Admiralty Casebook
  • Contract not binding until all details are agreed to
    THE words 'subject details' when used in the context of the sale of ships means that there is no binding agreement until all the details of the proposed formal agreement have been agreed to, an English court ruled earlier this month.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Clear skies ahead through 2006
    THE outlook for container shipping is rosy right through 2006, according to Maersk Sealand's Asia head, who dismissed overcapacity fears.
  • Tanker sailing to Sydney: Shell
    A Shell Company oil tanker with a 15-cm crack in its hull, is on its way to Sydney harbour after a magnetic clamp was attached by divers to stop any further leakages.
  • Rotterdam port to offer oil-transfer site by next year
    ROTTERDAM, Europe's largest oil port, plans to set up a secure site by mid-2005 where companies can transfer oil from one tanker to another, reducing the risk of spills in the waters off southern England and Denmark.
  • Hyundai wins US$350m order
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co , the world's biggest shipbuilder, said it has secured a US$350 million order to build an offshore oil production and refinery vessel for BP Angola.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas beats forecasts with 1.5% rise in H1 net profit
    AUSTRALIA's biggest airline, Qantas Airways, beat market forecasts with a small rise in first-half net profit on Thursday, buoyed by a stronger Australian dollar, cost cuts and increased traffic.
  • Deal struck to end French air traffic control strike
  • Most German travel agents accept new fee terms: Lufthansa
  • ANA aims to double operating profit
  • Cebu Air to mount more flights to China by year-end
  • LOG Book
Admiralty Casebook
  • Contract not binding until all details are agreed to
    THE words 'subject details' when used in the context of the sale of ships means that there is no binding agreement until all the details of the proposed formal agreement have been agreed to, an English court ruled earlier this month.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSXWT receives financing for Yantai container terminal
  • NYK opens branch office in Guangzhou
  • Lianyungang port authorities forecast bonanza year
  • CMA CGM chairman slams `astonishing' EC meeting
  • Senator to be slot-charterer on Asia-Middle East service
  • Phoenix teams up with Geodis
  • Qantas first half net profits grow to A$357m
  • Atlas chooses Erickson as CEO
  • FAA honours American Airlines maintenance with awards
  • Con-Way Air appoints sales director

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Sealand commences global service from Port Pipavav - Weekly fixed-day calls every Tuesday
  • China offers concessions on 217 tariff lines; India on 106 items
  • India, US agree to take WTO issues forward
  • Indian sugar priced out
  • Hamburg Port Authority now ULA's equity partner in bid for JNP box terminal project
  • CONCOR eyes road route to Bangladesh
  • CONCOR-SCR team to visit VCT
  • CONCOR, IDF to hold 49 pc stake each in proposed countrywide cold chain project
  • Haytrans India makes light work of a tall order - ...deftly handles 85-tonne storage tank at Mumbai Port
  • Nagapattinam port back in action after 14 years!
  • Safexpress unveils customised solutions for apparel sector
  • Service tax collections record 68 pc rise in April-Dec. 2003
  • Central Excise Dept too goes on-line
  • Foodgrains output set to touch new peak
  • EoIs invited for modernisation of Mumbai, Delhi airports
  • 'Amazing India 2004' exhibition to open in Dubai on March 5
  • IMC team to visit UAE in March

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2004
  • Aggressive play in tight Gulf Coast markets
  • US crude stocks and imports surge, products evaporate
    Bearish crude oil data were counterbalanced by continued strong demand for distillates and low stocks of gasoline for this time of year.
  • ARA: Split pricing leaves delivered prices below trade market
  • Australia: New Vopak terminal to incorporate marine fuels
    Royal Vopak (Vopak) has announced plans to build a joint industry oil products terminal in Darwin, Australia. Vopak said the new facility will replace Darwin's current storage facilities and gives scope for future expansion.
  • UAE: New Warm Seas terminal close to completion
    Warm Seas has been absent from the bunker supply market in the Fujairah and Khor Fakkan bunkering hub for over a year, although the company hasn't ruled out returning to the supply market.
  • Tramp owner denies sale speculation - at least for now
    Reports today said that independent marine fuels supplier and trader Tramp Oil owner Chris Carlsen has denied that his company was up for sale - in the near future at least.
  • Carlsen told Platts that he was not "ready to sell the company, at least anytime soon."
  • Tokyo Bay prices drop, reducing premium on Singapore
  • Iranian hold-up triggers contingency plans in Fujairah
    Players blamed severe weather conditions in Iran - which is the source for around 80% of Fujairah marine fuel product - for the squeeze on avails.
  • Rotterdam firm this morning

Maritime Global Netweb site
  • Panama Canal enjoys good first quarter
  • CP to raise US$175m in notes offer
  • Salvage Association grows with activities
  • Comic antics for Dutch lawyers
  • Losses mount at troubled Stolt-Nielsen

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2004
  • Shipping lines work jointly to expand Lambada service
  • Panama Canal shipyard builds first 'in house' vessel
  • UPS advances emissions program with membership in SmartWay
  • Rail traffic numbers have up and down week
  • Royal Olympic Cruise Lines loses P&I insurance coverage

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Møller given Lloyd's List accolade
    LLOYD'S List paid tribute to Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller for his achievement in creating one of the world's pre-eminent maritime groups at the finale of a gala dinner to celebrate outstanding performance by individuals and organisations in the shipping industry.
  • Finnlines picks Italy for $573m order
    ITALY' s leading shipbuilder, Fincantieri, and Finnish operator Finnlines yesterday signed a deal worth a potential
  • Tanker smashes scrap record at $403/ldt
    BANGLADESHI breakers have snapped up a Greek-operated tanker for a mouth-watering $403 per ldt, a rate guaranteed to whet the appetite of other owners considering scrapping older tonnage.
  • SEC steps up probe into Shell reserves cut
    THE US Security and Exchange Commission's probe into Shell's recent proved reserves cut has moved up a gear as it begins a formal non-public investigation, writes Martyn Wingrove .
  • Owners win P&I concessions as Polembros feels the pressure
    A NUMBER of shipowners have used their might to win substantially lower premium increases than the norm, in an 11th hour tough-talking drama of the 2004 protection and indemnity renewals.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2004
  • Spain adopts new refuge law
    SPAIN will not be obliged to provide ports of refuge for ships in distress under a new legislation adopted by royal decree
  • Have your say!
    WITH the disclosure that a significant number of terrorist groups have a "standing maritime capability", should the UN deploy warships in the main trouble spots?
  • Cruise ship drug bust
    US CUSTOMS has seized a huge haul of heroin and cocaine allegedly being smuggled into the US aboard Holland America Line's 34,000gt cruise ship Noordam at Tampa
  • Repsol to build Mexican LNG terminal
    SPANISH energy group Repsol YPF has won a $10.1M contract to build a new LNG plant in Mexico's Pacific port of Lazaro Cardenas
  • Carnival, not rebels, close Haiti ports
    UNDAUNTED by rebels, Port-au-Prince will close for annual carnival celebrations this weekend, reports Gerard Dambreville of GLD Marine & Shipping
  • Irish Ferries may suspend services
    IRISH Ferries is considering the temporary suspension of three of its four services in a bid to cut costs
  • Terrorists have maritime capability
  • Russia challenges Turkish pipeline
  • Pakistan foils drug-smuggling bid
  • Australia flags policy changes
  • China signs new US wheat contracts
  • DFDS plans Immingham hub expansion
  • Intra-Asia rates to be hiked
  • Government backs Lloyd Werft
  • Attica profits up three-fold
  • Hanjin Shipping raises the bar

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2004
  • EU tightens port security
    Transport Commissioner Loyala de Palacio said an EU-wide security regime would enhance protection against terrorist acts in ports that are "particularly vulnerable parts of the logistics chain."
  • CN labor talks go down to the wire
    Union and management representatives are negotiating in an effort to head off a strike that could start just after midnight.
  • ILA, management remain optimistic
    The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance concluded two days of meetings Wednesday and said they remain optimistic they can agree on a new contract six months before the current pact expires.
  • Tropical Shipping raises bunker, security surcharges
  • Hanjin ups 2004 earnings target
  • Quesnel to retire as CNF's chief executive in July
  • Alexander International, Mallory Distribution merge
  • Menlo Worldwide Logistics signs deal with Chinese company
  • Maersk Sealand to start service form western Indian port
  • Tax dispute delays publication of TPG earnings
  • New equipment to boost production in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
  • Thai Airways plans cargo venture
  • FedEx to handle distribution for Avnet

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2004
  • JNPT board holds off on giving congested Nhava Sheva terminal additional space
    Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust's (JNPT) board has delayed P&O Ports-run Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT) request for land for a container-stacking yard, until other issues are resolved.
  • Toll Collect member hopes to salvage Maut, but competitors begin to gather
  • Mega-ship deployment underscores CMA CGM China strategy
  • Maersk commences new Pipavav-Salalah service
  • Grand Alliance cuts port calls on Asia-Europe service
  • Senator Lines to slot-charter on UASC Asia-Middle East service
  • Barges bring containers to Port of Greater Baton Rouge for the first time
  • Hanjin's 2004 Business Plan pushes the margins
  • RailAmerica revenues up, debt down
  • Le Havre post-panamax crane deliveries continue

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2004
  • Barclay ups tanker newbuilding tally
    Greek owner extends ice-class product carrier play with more Mipo orders.
  • Concordia reverses loss
    Swedish tanker owner expects good market and new ships to pull in profit for 2004.
  • V Ships wins Sakhalin deal
    Shipmanager to handle technical operation of Russian owner Prisco's new tankers.
  • Huge loss for Stolt-Nielsen
    Niels Stolt-Nielsen is relieved grim year is over.
  • Finnlines inks in ropax at Fincantieri
    Owner unveils details of largest ropaxes ever to be built.
  • Strong markets make Grindrod grin
    Tanker and bulkers propel South African owner to a big profit for 2003.
  • NYK orders more VLCCs
    Japanese owner takes double-hull large tanker newbuilding order backlog to eleven ships.
  • STX decides against China move
    Korean shipbuilder gets better offer from local authorities and opts to stay home.
  • Croatian yard mulls Macedonian manpower
    Busy 3 Maj may need extra staff to cope with 19-vessel orderbook to 2007.
  • Saudis plan Dammam passenger line
    Government wants to link Gulf port to Dubai, with other destinations possible later.
  • Tokai Kisen predicts slump into the red
    Japanese ferry owner revises earnings forecast sharply downwards.
  • Hanjin Shipping forecasting big profit jump
    Korean container line says cost-cutting and bigger demand to drive earnings this year.
  • US in double Russian detention
    Sovcomflot and Novoship tankers among fifteen ships held last month for failing port state control.
  • Dracopoulos dumps Leeds stake
    Greek owner has cut his losses and sold almost half his stake in troubled English football club.
  • Thoresen takes Great Fortune
    Expanding Thai shipowner confirms acquisition of first of two Sinotrans double-skinned bulkers.
  • CP Ships looks to raise funds
    Containership owner is looking to raise $175m in fresh funds to reduce existing borrowings.
  • Portek inks deals worth SGD22m
    Singapore-listed port industry player details projects in south East Asian neighbours and Middle East.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2004
  • World Shipping Council gives views to U.S. Customs on "smart container"
  • Breakbulk, bulk carriers race to comply with U.S. automated manifest rules
  • Hanjin to squeeze more revenue, profits from existing container fleet
  • CP Ships to raise $175 million to repay debt
  • CKYH alliance starts Asia/eastern Med service
  • NYK orders two double-hull VLCCs
  • Schneider National opens intermodal office for Pacific Northwest region
  • St. Lawrence Seaway to open March 25
  • Menlo forms ocean shippers' association
  • CNF's CEO Quesnel to retire in July
  • FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications
  • Odyssey Logistics acquires Omni Logistics
  • Exel starts RFID project with House of Fraser
  • Corps environmental study underway for proposed Charleston terminal
  • Two large gantry cranes delivered to Le Havre

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2004
  • Statoil gas to Poland after all?
    Norwegian oil company Statoil is negotiating with Polish gas monopoly company PHNiG to start gas deliveries to Poland. Deliveries would ...
  • Kongsberg fire 120 people
    The Kongsberg Group continues the reduction of personnel in Norway and increasing its workforce abroad to optimise financial returns. In ...
  • Better times ahead for Concordia
    Concordia Maritime reports a SEK 35.1 million profit for 2003, up by SEK 177.5 million compared to 2002. For 2004 ...

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Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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Arrival ports by:
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
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
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
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