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April 26, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Strong Asia box traffic boosts K&N profit 46%
    GLOBAL logistics company Kuehne & Nagel International, the world's largest sea-freight shipper, said first quarter profit rose 46 per cent on strong growth in container traffic out of Asia.
  • RCL takes 2nd boxship on charter from Rickmers
    THAI-listed container feeder carrier Regional Container Lines has taken delivery of a newbuild on long-term charter from Rickmers Reederei as it continues to add capacity in line with a major two-year expansion plan that will add a total of eight vessels.
  • ICTSI looking at opportunities in China, Africa
    BUOYED by the 'solid' growth of its subsidiaries in Poland and Brazil, the Philippines' largest port operator is eyeing opportunities in China and Africa as part of its offshore expansion this year.
  • Trouble-hit Aurora due to resume sailing after 10-week retrofit
  • Reefer trade generating cold hard cash

Sched Netweb site
  • Samudera, Evergreen to extend CSS service, offer CSI service
  • MOL Logistics subsidiary to open Guangzhou branch
  • LB, LA ports see mixed performance in March
  • TNT to introduce RFID tags throughout its divisions
  • K+N upbeat about prospects for 2005 following strong Q1 results
  • ICTSI sets sights on expanding terminal business
  • RCL receives 2nd chartered vessel from Rickmers
  • IATA head urges HK govt to put brakes on plan to privatise airport
  • China Eastern launches 8 international routes via Shanghai
  • Atlas Air appoints VP and controller

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Samudera Shipping launching new, dedicated containerised service (CSI) from May 11
  • Global tanker fleet operator Stolt-Nielsen synergises with GAC Singapore for better ship spares logistics
  • Shreyas Shipping posts impressive 389 pc rise in net profit
  • Dumping duty on hexamine from Iran recommended
  • Shell-Total combine announces opening of LNG terminal, port at Hazira
  • Single-day coal handling record set at Port Pipavav
  • Baalu unfolds plan for port development
  • CONCOR MD assures ex-im trade of improved services
  • CONCOR's ICD-Pithampur registers record revenue collection of Rs 27.34 cr. in 2004-05
  • Davies Turner excels with marathon performance...again!
  • Forex reserves up by $ 253 million to $ 1,41,457 million
  • Fieo hopeful of easy credit under RBI policy
  • Finance Ministry against threshold limit for fringe benefit tax
  • CII calls for better India-Japan cooperation
  • ...to hold interactive session on VAT on April 27
  • Plea to exempt exports from VAT
  • Importers upset at stamp duty levied on DOs

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Full house for IBC, Rotterdam bunker volumes grow
    This years International Bunker Conference is held in Rotterdam, where bunker volumes continued to rise in the first quarter of 2005.
  • US-funded study to quantify marine vessel pollutants
    A US university professor has received funding to develop tools to accurately calculate pollutants from marine vessels in a bid to understand their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
  • World's largest containership boasts low-emission engines
    The world's largest containership, which was named at a ceremony in Singapore on April 11, will have lower emissions than traditional containerships thanks to the deployment of state-of-the-art, environment-friendly technology, according to its owners.
  • Shipping emissions to increase despite new legislation
    Increased tonnage and global economic growth are likely to see increased ship emissions despite increasingly stringent legislation from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and European Union (EU).
  • Westport confident of continued growth after solid Q1
    Malaysia's Westport (Port Klang) is confident of handling three million TEUs this year following an impressive first quarter performance, its executive chairman said.
  • Malaysian police arrest bunker tanker pirates
    Malaysian marine police have arrested seven Indonesians suspected of committing acts of Piracy.
  • Selendang Ayu clean-up operations resumed
    Clean-up operations for the Selendang Ayu spill at Unalaska Island have resumed after being suspended in January due to bad weather conditions.
  • Saudi Arabia to boost crude export
    Saudi Arabia seeks to cool the high oil prices through boosting its crude exports to meet demand from both Western and Asian market.
  • Kuwait announces refinery capacity boost
    Kuwait, the oil-rich gulf state, has plans to build a 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery which will raise the country's fuel oil output significantly in the near-term.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Iata: 61st AGM and air transport summit
  • GLS Ireland enhances website
  • EU parliament delays introduction of digital tachograph
  • Hellmann relocates northern UK Hub
  • Romanian "green lanes" for TIR trucks cut border delays
  • BMI confirms start-up date of India service
  • Extensive DFDS expansion in Immingham
  • Exel: new management team in Spain

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Malaysian police arrest piracy suspects
  • More boxship orders for Aker Ostsee
  • Seacor/Seabulk merger closer
  • Golden Ocean charters out capesize bulker

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • HHI to build LPG trio for Latsis

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Port of Portland tenants set monthly record for bulks
  • Greenbrier making moves to settle with James Estate
  • Tall Ships tours added to Columbia River 'Harbor Splash' menu
  • Port of Tacoma adding 170 workers to longshore ranks
  • Hamburg Sud moving operations from New Jersey to New York

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • States oppose Brussels' plan to grab IMO power
    FIVE member states have spoken out against the European Commission's plan to grab power in the International Maritime Organization, Lloyd's List has learned.
  • Palacio's EC group boosts port state control co-operation
    GREATER co-operation between Europe's three separate port state control regimes has been kick-started by the European Commission's High Level Group, chaired by former transport commissioner Loyola de Palacio, writes Nigel Lowry in Athens.
  • CMM orders three LPG carriers from Hyundai Heavy
    GREEK based Consolidated Marine Management has placed a $280m order in South Korea for a trio of liquefied petroleum gas carriers, fuelling speculation that the market sector will have too many vessels due for delivery over the next three years.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Shipbreakers attack Greenpeace
    INDIAN shipbreakers have asked the government to investigate the 'malicious' campaigns against them by Greenpeace
  • Brokers oppose Maersk in India
    THE Freight Interest Forum in India today threatened to boycott shipping services operated by Maersk if it scouts for cargo directly and not through brokers
  • EU extends consortium agreements
    THE EU has renewed the exception granted to liner companies allowing them to enter into consortium agreements until 25 April 2010
  • EU granted illegal subsidises, rules WTO
    THE World Trade Organisation has concluded that EU shipyards have benefited from illegal state aid, reports Bloomberg
  • Kaliningrad bids for new oil port
    KALININGRAD, Russia's enclave on the Baltic Sea, intends to open a new, large-capacity oil terminal for tankers to load Russian crude, regional sources told Fairplay
  • Norden maps out future strategy
    DS NORDEN, the Danish shipping group, is consider further increases to its fleet on the back of continued strong freight markets
  • Japan may pull Russian oil funds
  • Boxship market reaches plateau
  • Toll ferry Arahura loses power
  • Foo to lead NOL transformation
  • Slick spreads after tanker damaged
  • ABG-Voltri win Kandla concession
  • Moby Rider freed after three days
  • Barberi: NY's Ryan pleads guilty
  • China urged to build tanker fleet
  • China plans more LNG terminals

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Portland TEUs crater in first quarter
    Pacific Northwest port sees TEUs plummet by 50 percent following departure of "K" Line, Hyundai late last year.
  • NOL's Foo to develop new businesses
  • TACA cool to LA-LB charge
  • FMC ends China probe
  • EU extends carrier anti-trust waiver
  • Canada ups Seaway security
  • Savi, Hutchison form RFID unit
  • Sea, air lift Kuehne & Nagel
  • Cochin containers up 9%
  • Japan supports Russia WTO bid
  • New logistics marketing firm formed

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Dachan Bay Phase I gets official green light
    Modern Terminals (MTL), which holds 65% stake in the first phase of Shenzhen's Dachan Bay, confirmed today that the project has got the green light from the central government.
  • Yangtze River navigation course to be improved
    China will spend RMB10 (US$1.21) billion in improving the navigable capacity on the Yangtze River over a 17-year period, said an official from the Chinese Ministry of Communications (MoC).
  • EU to launch probe into Chinese textile exports
  • European Trade Commissioner to visit ASEAN trading-partners
  • EC extends consortia exemption, but widens the exits
  • Busan's March volumes exceed 1m TEU
  • Groundbreaking ceremony launches works at Gamcheon logistics park
  • LA/Long Beach congestion surcharge-suspension continues
  • Columbia Shipmanagment orders seven boxships
  • Savannah to open expanded facility on time
  • Cedric Foo apopinted NOL group deputy president

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • TOP makes $19.1m
    Greek owner rides continued market strength to 69 cents per share in quarter, not including $6.8m in Essar late penalties.
  • Saetta spills off Colombia
    Economou panamax surrounded by booms off Cartagena after 'striking underwater object' while fully laden last week.
  • Norden share split fails
    Rival shipowners collide over proposal to make costly $605 stock more affordable.
  • Panama Canal bond offer
    Bizarre plan aims to deliver cheaper marine insurance by going green.
  • Strong start for Norden
    Mogens Hugo Jorgensen gets excited about best freight markets since Viking era.
  • Shipping cases rise
    Survey by London maritime law firm shows big jump in 2005 litigation.
  • Shift in power at Varna
    Bulgarian investment group takes control of shipbuilder's parent consortium Bulyard.
  • Owners eye Baltic link
    Latvia invites Tallink and Silja Line to run ships to Stockholm.
  • Big bucks for Fain
    Royal Caribbean chief picks up $3m despite hurricanes and high bunker costs causing choppy waters.
  • TEN sells oldies
    New York-listed Tsakos company offloads two mid-1980s tankers to Greek owner.
  • Dutch eye LNG terminal
    Gas company Gasunie and terminal operator Vopak announce tie up as they continue their investigations.
  • Winter inks box quartet order
    Aker Yards boosted by German owner's contract as it announces drop in first quarter profit.
  • Bulgarian owner builds profit
    State-owned Navibulgar produces better first quarter showing as revenue grows.
  • Crew injured in riot
    Police board P&O ferry in Northern Ireland after fighting between Rangers and Celtic football fans.
  • Coscol profit soars
    Chinese ro-ro and heavy lift operator sees first quarter earnings and revenue grow massively.
  • Johor pirates arrested
    Malaysians take seven men into custody suspected of ship attacks including that on the Kyosei Maru.
  • Latsis seals VLGC trio
    Hyundai Heavy Industries confirms orders from Greece's Consolidated Marine Management.
  • Profitability improves at GSI
    Improved cost management helps Chinese shipbuilder achieve better returns in first quarter.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • EC renews consortium antitrust exemption
  • WTO report criticizes EC shipbuilding subsidies
  • Coast Guard seeks improvements for coastal security
  • Canada sets budget priorities for maritime security
  • Foo returns to NOL after spell in government
  • aUnited reaches agreement to cancel pension plans
  • Canada to get aviation security checkup
  • Aqaba seeks ground handling, logistics companies for cargo operations
  • Delta appoints Leinbach chief information officer
  • Norfolk Southern notifies customers of track repairs
  • Marine Terminals Corp. appoints Eyler
  • DHS needs bigger budget, senators suggest
  • China jails Americans in DVD piracy case
  • Clinton urges point man for northern border security
  • Bonner visits C-TPAT training seminar
  • U.K. Freight Transport Association promotes Hookham, Agg
  • Carrier Transicold promotes Amyuni to president
  • Los Angeles port expands green shore-side power initiative
  • Port of G'teborg orders three super post-Panamax container cranes
  • Port of Portland exports record mineral bulks in March
  • Last Baltimore grain conveyor demolished
  • Port of Felixstowe orders 12 more rubber-tired gantry cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Knutsen and NYK Line compete for Heyerdahl award
    Knutsen OAS Shipping and NYK Line are candidates for The Thor Heyerdahl International Maritime Environmental Award this year. An expert ...
  • Aker Ostsee secures another four boxships
    Reederei Gebr. Winger GmbH & Co. KG in Hamburg has ordered four Aker CS 1700 container vessels at Aker Ostsee for ...
  • Railway ferry arrived at the Alang beach
    The old Danish railway ferry "Kong Frederik IX" has now arrived at the beach of Alang in the Gujarat province ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
SHIPPING
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
SHIPPING
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
PORTS
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
PORTS
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
PORTS
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
SHIPPING
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
SHIPPING
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
SHIPPING
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
SHIPPING
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
PORTS
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
SHIPPING
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
SEAFARERS
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
PORTS
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
CRUISES
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
SHIPPING
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
SHIPPING
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
SHIPPING
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ENVIRONMENT
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
COMPANIES
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
ASSOCIATIONS
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
ACCIDENTS
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
SHIPPING
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
SHIPPING
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
SHIPPING
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
SHIPPING
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
PORTS
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
SHIPPING
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
PORTS
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
PORTS
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
SHIPPING
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
PORTS
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
PORTS
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
PORTS
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
SHIPPING
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
SHIPPING
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
PORTS
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
NEWS
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
ACCIDENTS
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
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
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
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
SEAFARERS
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
SHIPYARDS
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
SHIPPING
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
INDUSTRY
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
PORTS
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
PORTS
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
LOGISTICS
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
LOGISTICS
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
INDUSTRY
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
PORTS
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
SHIPPING
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
PORTS
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
ENVIRONMENT
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
FINANCING
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
JOBS
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
SHIP RECYCLING
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
PORTS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
SHIPPING
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
ASSOCIATIONS
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
INDUSTRY
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
COMPANIES
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
ASSOCIATIONS
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
SHIPPING
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
PORTS
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
INDUSTRY
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
MOURNING
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
SHIPPING
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
PORTS
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
PORTS
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
ASSOCIATIONS
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
MARITIME SERVICES
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
MEETINGS
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
SHIPYARDS
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
PORTS
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
PORTS
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
ASSOCIATIONS
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
ASSOCIATIONS
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
SAFETY & SECURITY
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
SHIPPING
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
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