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March 31, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Transpacific carriers bullish on freight rates
    MAJOR carriers on the Asia-US trade lane say the ship capacity squeeze will continue this year after a 'buoyant' first quarter, in a strong push for significant freight rate increases in the lead up to new contract negotiations.
  • Rate hikes not linked to tanker accidents, single hull phase-out: AET chief
    CONTRARY to popular thinking, high-profile tanker accidents and the early phase-out of single-hulled tankers have no bearing on VLCC tanker spot rates, according to the head of American Eagle Tankers .
  • Cargo ship sinks off Sentosa Island
    A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship, the Thanh Da, sank yesterday in Singapore port waters off Sentosa Island, according to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
  • China Merchants' H2 profit doubles to HK$849m
    CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port operating arm of China's Communications Ministry, more than doubled its second-half profit as soaring exports boosted business at its container terminals.
  • Aussie shipping chief slams Canberra
    AN Australian shipping industry leader has described his country as having a vacuous approach to shipping policy.
  • Let radio officer be in charge of security
    I READ your article 'Rethink security job issue after ISPS compliance' with interest.
Air and Land Transport
  • Berlin faces EU action over airport expansion
    THE European Commission is likely to launch legal action against Germany for violating EU environmental laws with its planned expansion of the Frankfurt airport, European Union sources said on Monday.
  • Virgin Express posts 19.6m euro loss due to price war
  • Victor Li to decide on Air Canada by April
  • Watchdog clears Pentagon plan to buy Boeing refuelling planes
  • S Korea launches high-speed train
  • LOG Book
Strait Talk
  • IMO's voluntary audit scheme to usher in sea changes
    THERE is a quiet revolution going on behind the scenes at the International Maritime Organisation.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    INDEPENDENT shipping and transport service group Gulf Agency Company has appointed Guillaume Gilleron as route development manager to strengthen its logistics business between Europe and Asia Pacific/India.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Transpacific carriers bullish on freight rates
    MAJOR carriers on the Asia-US trade lane say the ship capacity squeeze will continue this year after a 'buoyant' first quarter, in a strong push for significant freight rate increases in the lead up to new contract negotiations.
  • Rate hikes not linked to tanker accidents, single hull phase-out: AET chief
    CONTRARY to popular thinking, high-profile tanker accidents and the early phase-out of single-hulled tankers have no bearing on VLCC tanker spot rates, according to the head of American Eagle Tankers .
  • Cargo ship sinks off Sentosa Island
    A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship, the Thanh Da, sank yesterday in Singapore port waters off Sentosa Island, according to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
  • China Merchants' H2 profit doubles to HK$849m
    CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port operating arm of China's Communications Ministry, more than doubled its second-half profit as soaring exports boosted business at its container terminals.
  • Aussie shipping chief slams Canberra
    AN Australian shipping industry leader has described his country as having a vacuous approach to shipping policy.
  • Let radio officer be in charge of security
    I READ your article 'Rethink security job issue after ISPS compliance' with interest.
Air and Land Transport
  • Berlin faces EU action over airport expansion
    THE European Commission is likely to launch legal action against Germany for violating EU environmental laws with its planned expansion of the Frankfurt airport, European Union sources said on Monday.
  • Virgin Express posts 19.6m euro loss due to price war
  • Victor Li to decide on Air Canada by April
  • Watchdog clears Pentagon plan to buy Boeing refuelling planes
  • S Korea launches high-speed train
  • LOG Book
Strait Talk
  • IMO's voluntary audit scheme to usher in sea changes
    THERE is a quiet revolution going on behind the scenes at the International Maritime Organisation.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    INDEPENDENT shipping and transport service group Gulf Agency Company has appointed Guillaume Gilleron as route development manager to strengthen its logistics business between Europe and Asia Pacific/India.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Transpacific carriers bullish on freight rates
    MAJOR carriers on the Asia-US trade lane say the ship capacity squeeze will continue this year after a 'buoyant' first quarter, in a strong push for significant freight rate increases in the lead up to new contract negotiations.
  • Rate hikes not linked to tanker accidents, single hull phase-out: AET chief
    CONTRARY to popular thinking, high-profile tanker accidents and the early phase-out of single-hulled tankers have no bearing on VLCC tanker spot rates, according to the head of American Eagle Tankers .
  • Cargo ship sinks off Sentosa Island
    A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship, the Thanh Da, sank yesterday in Singapore port waters off Sentosa Island, according to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
  • China Merchants' H2 profit doubles to HK$849m
    CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port operating arm of China's Communications Ministry, more than doubled its second-half profit as soaring exports boosted business at its container terminals.
  • Aussie shipping chief slams Canberra
    AN Australian shipping industry leader has described his country as having a vacuous approach to shipping policy.
  • Let radio officer be in charge of security
    I READ your article 'Rethink security job issue after ISPS compliance' with interest.
Air and Land Transport
  • Berlin faces EU action over airport expansion
    THE European Commission is likely to launch legal action against Germany for violating EU environmental laws with its planned expansion of the Frankfurt airport, European Union sources said on Monday.
  • Virgin Express posts 19.6m euro loss due to price war
  • Victor Li to decide on Air Canada by April
  • Watchdog clears Pentagon plan to buy Boeing refuelling planes
  • S Korea launches high-speed train
  • LOG Book
Strait Talk
  • IMO's voluntary audit scheme to usher in sea changes
    THERE is a quiet revolution going on behind the scenes at the International Maritime Organisation.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    INDEPENDENT shipping and transport service group Gulf Agency Company has appointed Guillaume Gilleron as route development manager to strengthen its logistics business between Europe and Asia Pacific/India.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Transpacific carriers bullish on freight rates
    MAJOR carriers on the Asia-US trade lane say the ship capacity squeeze will continue this year after a 'buoyant' first quarter, in a strong push for significant freight rate increases in the lead up to new contract negotiations.
  • Rate hikes not linked to tanker accidents, single hull phase-out: AET chief
    CONTRARY to popular thinking, high-profile tanker accidents and the early phase-out of single-hulled tankers have no bearing on VLCC tanker spot rates, according to the head of American Eagle Tankers .
  • Cargo ship sinks off Sentosa Island
    A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship, the Thanh Da, sank yesterday in Singapore port waters off Sentosa Island, according to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
  • China Merchants' H2 profit doubles to HK$849m
    CHINA Merchants Holdings Co, the port operating arm of China's Communications Ministry, more than doubled its second-half profit as soaring exports boosted business at its container terminals.
  • Aussie shipping chief slams Canberra
    AN Australian shipping industry leader has described his country as having a vacuous approach to shipping policy.
  • Let radio officer be in charge of security
    I READ your article 'Rethink security job issue after ISPS compliance' with interest.
Air and Land Transport
  • Berlin faces EU action over airport expansion
    THE European Commission is likely to launch legal action against Germany for violating EU environmental laws with its planned expansion of the Frankfurt airport, European Union sources said on Monday.
  • Virgin Express posts 19.6m euro loss due to price war
  • Victor Li to decide on Air Canada by April
  • Watchdog clears Pentagon plan to buy Boeing refuelling planes
  • S Korea launches high-speed train
  • LOG Book
Strait Talk
  • IMO's voluntary audit scheme to usher in sea changes
    THERE is a quiet revolution going on behind the scenes at the International Maritime Organisation.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    INDEPENDENT shipping and transport service group Gulf Agency Company has appointed Guillaume Gilleron as route development manager to strengthen its logistics business between Europe and Asia Pacific/India.

Sched Netweb site
  • Sinotrans 2003 net profits up 23.2pc
  • P&O Nedlloyd listing to go ahead
  • CSXWT names Rufin Mak Hong Kong MD
  • Container terminal to be built on Jingtang island
  • TSA bullish about 2004 Pacific cargo market
  • Alianca to launch Andes service
  • DHL more than doubles Taipei-HK capacity
  • Work on air cargo logistics park starts at Chendu airport
  • Lufthansa Cargo introduces Brussels-New York service
  • Qantas to acquire five Boeing 737-800s

Exim Indiaweb site
  • APM Terminals to manage Jordanian port
  • Hatsu Marine to become ELS service operator
  • Two newbuildings for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Technical survey clearance for Polish Register of Shipping
  • AADA to increase rates from April
  • Lykes Lines appoints agent in Iraq
  • New Indon-Philippines route to cut transit time to US
  • FinMin tells MoS to seek private investment for dredging activities
  • Exim Bank grants $ 5 m credit line to Angola
  • Exports of chilli likely to pick up
  • Iron ore shipment from Kakinada begins
  • Kandla Port handles 40.73 m tonnes; crosses last year's throughput
  • OHC at Vizag Port set to handle 10 m tonnes this fiscal
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 464 million to $ 109,596 million
  • Jurong, Parsons appointed consultants to develop integrated Navi Mumbai SEZ
  • Traders ready to resume rice exports without govt support
  • Reforms vital for growth of Maharashtra: CII summit
  • Functioning of AEZs under review
  • IMC, China council sign MoU
  • Advantages of Sharjah's ports highlighted
  • Nithin Menon is MD, Indotrans, S. Asia and Middle East

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 30, 2004
  • Panama: Fuel oil supply improved, gas oil now tight
    While fuel oil supply on the Panama canal has improved, gas oil inventories are now low and affecting the IFO180 market.
  • US tug owners fined record $10 million for HFO spill
  • Prompt supply still tight as Fujairah awaits replenishment
    Earliest supply dates still dictated by resupply cargoes as most players continue tight.
  • Singapore sales hint at another record year
  • Ocean Energy announces team expansion
  • Saudi supports April cut but OPEC still split
    Influential OPEC member Saudi Arabia today hinted that April cuts would go ahead, while Kuwait called for the quota cut to be postponed.
  • Shanghai futures exchange 'two or three months' away
    Restart of fuel oil exchange approved but requires more preparation.
  • Rotterdam marginally softer this morning
  • Dubai group wins bid for Cochin terminal share
    Plans for international bunkering terminal and other facilities pressing ahead, says Cochin Port Trust chairman.
  • Competitive numbers fuel demand in Hong Kong and Taiwan
    Steady numbers creating good demand and a lack of avails are pushing prompt dates back in Hong Kong and Taiwan

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 30, 2004
  • DHL selects NCR Teradata's Data Warehouse
  • EU Parliament wants stricter controls for truck operators and drivers
  • Kuehne & Nagel: net earnings at a record level in 2003
  • Russian Railways invests heavily in rolling stock
  • Brussels Airport operator posts improved profitability in 2003
  • Klaus-Michael Kühne shows interest in Hapag-Lloyd's future
  • MOL names new president and chairman

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 30, 2004
  • NYK's new aframax deal
  • ILO approves biometric IDs and scrapping code
  • UK imposes blood alcohol limits
  • US docks deal

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 30, 2004
  • Philippines to reopen Superferry 14 probe following terror arrests
    Arrested suspect claims he planted bomb
  • Bouchard agrees $10 million fine in Buzzard's Bay case
    Clean Water Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act violations alleged
  • Bay State Cruises orders cat
    Incat Designs--Sydney vessel will be built at Gladding-Hearn

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Boxship and LPG carrier collide
    The liquefied petroleum gas carrier Maingas and the containership MSC Mee May (above) collided on the river Seine on Friday, after a blackout hit the gas carrier, which was en route for the port of Rouen, writes Eric Houri .
  • IMO rejects sensitive sea areas freeze
    THE guidelines governing Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas may be the subject of a future review, but for the time being the International Maritime Organization considers the designation of whole seas compatible with the PSSA concept.
  • Mutuals start free partial cover against 'bio-chem' attacks
    SHIPOWNER mutual insurers have stepped in to help plug a commercial market gap that left most operators without any cover against biological or chemical attack by terrorists, writes James Brewer.
  • KfW bank buys Royal Olympic cruiseships
    GERMANY'S publicly-owned reconstruction bank, KfW, has bought two Royal Olympic cruiseships auctioned off in the US, writes Katrin Berkenkopf in Cologne.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 30, 2004
  • Canberra unveils livestock rules
    LIVE animal exports will not be banned from Australia's southern ports in winter months but all livestock shipments to the Middle East will require an onboard vet who reports to the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)
  • Have your say!
    This week the MEPC will probably approve measures to reclassify vegetable oils so they are treated as chemicals but is there really a danger from a vegetable oil spill?
  • 'Record' fine for barge oil spill
    THE US Department of Justice has levied a $10M fine on New York-based towage company Bouchard Transportation Company (BTC) for its role in a 27 April 2003 spill
  • Mayflower fights for survival
    UK ENGINEERING group Mayflower Plc, which owns a specially built jack-up vessel to install offshore wind farm turbines, is fighting to solve significant financial problems.
  • Tanzania plans port privatisation
    A DELEGATION from Tanzania is visiting a number of UK ports this week as part of their port privatisation programme, which is to be implemented over the next 18 months.
  • St Petersburg doubles cruise calls
    ACCORDING to St Petersburg Port Authority spokesman, Andrei Markelov, advance berth bookings for this years cruise season indicate that 520 port calls are planned.
  • IHC Caland sells shipyards
  • New bomber linked to Superferry 14
  • Washington signs cruise waste accord
  • GenMar creates ripple effect
  • Second tug case settlement reached
  • Smit to lighter crude from Everton
  • CMA CGM announces another service
  • Vital US link to re-open
  • Bow Mariner search called off
  • SSA launches complaint in port row

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 30, 2004
  • NOL rates, volume up in Feb.
    Carrier says strong cargo flow on key Asia-Europe, trans-Pacific and intra-Asia long-haul routes boosted average rates by 16 percent.
  • China gets new inland box hub
    Longtan, largest inland container depot, will boost capacity at Port of Nanjing.
  • FedEx China sales up 40%
  • Malacca Straits could be terrorist nuke target: Report
  • Airbus sees strong cargo market
  • Canada proposed ship safety rules
  • Dragonair expands fleet, cargo service
  • MOL to transfer LNG ship management
  • Kochi box hub bid approved
  • RailAmerica sells off last of overseas holdings
  • MOL launches Web track-and-trace
  • New York wants to drive truckers to non-peak hours

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 30, 2004
  • Dredging protocol alarms Greens
    Environmentalists are gearing up for a battle with the government and ports industry, following the development of a maintenance dredging protocol which, they fear, will circumvent the Birds and Habitats Directive.
  • FMC revokes nine NVOCC licenses
  • Freight Australia succumbs to Pacific National's advances
  • Northport reviews growth strategies
  • SNCF Fret deficit grows
  • Canadian transport minister stresses intermodal co-operation
  • Malaysian railway to introduce second rail service
  • Danes seek growth in key markets
  • Containerships Oy test Amsterdam's Ceres Paragon Terminal
  • TSA predicts dynamic 2004, but warns of cost-pressures
  • Competition Commission waves through Nedlloyd's PONL acquisition

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 30, 2004
  • Stolt-Nielsen seals new loan
    New deal with Deutsche Bank will pay off previous facility led by DnB.
  • Zim back in the shekels
    But honeymoon appears to be over as Ofer owing group face seafarer strike over ship sales.
  • Todd cuts 500 on failed deal
    US Navy opts not to modernise supply ship, forcing redundancies.
  • Ship sinks off Singapore
    Seven crew rescued after freighter capsizes near ferry terminal.
  • Aker Ostsee yards extend orders
    German owners stack up boxships at home yards.
  • Europe yards spend on research
    Seven-strong consortium and EC to plough $46m into R&D.
  • NYK orders China-built VLCCs
    Shipowner looks outside Japan as it continues very large crude carrier replacement programme.
  • Bourbon firmly in black
    Booming bulk business boosted French owner's 2003 profits.
  • Legal bills rise for Odfjell
    Lawyers fees add millions to the cost of the chemical tanker owner's antitrust settlement.
  • Rieber reaps sale cash
    Norwegian owner sells research ship to book gain in second quarter.
  • MHI to set up Mexican office
    Japanese shipbuilder and engineering group seeks handle in Central America.
  • Canada tightens safety rules
    Government proposes higher standards for shipping to match SOLAS requirements.
  • MBC seals NYK bulker tie-up
    Parties to share income from Malaysian Bulk Carriers' panamax newbuild chartered to Japan owner.
  • Nedlloyd deal cleared by EC
    Dutch takeover of P&O Nedlloyd raises no competition issues in Europe.
  • Van der Giessen may live on
    New steel-making owner of Dutch yard does not rule out restarting shipbuilding.
  • ANL ups Kiwi costs
    Container line blames increasing charter costs for need to increase rates on New Zealand cargoes.
  • MOL beefs up LNG arm
    Japanese giant funnels all its LNG carriers off into one management company.
  • Strong start for bunker sales
    Singapore's January bunker sales reached the second highest level seen in the past thirteen months.
  • Record fine for Bouchard
    US owner admits guilt in barge spill last April, which released 98,000 gallons of oil.
  • Profits triple at Titan
    VLCC charters boost results at owner and oil trader as shipping chips in over 80% of profits.
  • Baosteel deal prompts VLOC order
    Mitsu OSK Lines has signed a fourth long-term contract to ship iron ore for Chinese steel giant.
  • Second credit agency will review Genmar's ratings
    Moody's joins S&P in scrutiny of Soponata deal, but Genmar shares register 11% rise in New York in heavy trading.
  • Ex-official claims Al Qaeda used LNG ships
    Former aid says terrorists entered Boston on Algerian gas carriers, though FBI refutes claims.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2004
  • Transpacific carriers say trade volumes remain strong
  • EC approves Nedlloyd's buyout of P&O Nedlloyd
  • Sinotrans boosts shipping profits
  • CKYH Alliance alters rotation on China/Europe link
  • Casjens to run German non-operating owner Nordcapital
  • Bill seeks to protect commercial jets from portable missiles
  • Grocery distributors face possible delivery delays in Mid-Atlantic
  • Sinotrans tops $2 billion in group revenue
  • Kuehne & Nagel renews with profit
  • High-tech group promotes necessity of outsourcing
  • Boxer bill would increase federal grant making for port security

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 30, 2004
  • Small amounts of oil from wrecked barge
    So far only small amounts of heavy fuel oil has been localised on the shores in the Swedish archipelago south ...
  • Higher state of alert in case of environmental accidents
    Safe and reliable handling of dangerous waste related to environmental accidents ashore. This is the basis of the collaboration agreement ...
  • New contracts for cargo access equipment
    TTS Ships Equipment in G'teborg has received two new orders for cargo access equipment. The company will supply cargo access ...

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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 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
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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