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June 9, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Towards a more integrated policing of EU waters
    A more integrated policing of European Union waters and greater international cooperation are needed to combat rising safety and security threats, said a new EU Green Paper which also highlighted anti-piracy efforts in the Malacca Straits by the littoral states.
  • European shipbuilders eye cruise, ferry sectors
    THE future of Europe's shipbuilding industry lies in the cruise and ferry sector, as the Far East has established a stronghold in the standard vessel market, European shipbuilders said on Wednesday.
  • Santos port posts best performance of 2006
    BRAZIL's main port of Santos moved 6.56 million tonnes of cargo in April, its best performance of 2006 and up 13.4 per cent from the same month of 2005, the Port Authority Codesp said on Tuesday.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Taking legal action over non-payment
    THE charterers of a vessel, who admitted liability for demurrage to the vessel's owner but kept failing to pay up even after an arbitration award in favour of the owners, have lost a bid to have the award overturned on grounds that there was no dispute between them and the owners.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Towards a more integrated policing of EU waters
    A more integrated policing of European Union waters and greater international cooperation are needed to combat rising safety and security threats, said a new EU Green Paper which also highlighted anti-piracy efforts in the Malacca Straits by the littoral states.
  • European shipbuilders eye cruise, ferry sectors
    THE future of Europe's shipbuilding industry lies in the cruise and ferry sector, as the Far East has established a stronghold in the standard vessel market, European shipbuilders said on Wednesday.
  • Santos port posts best performance of 2006
    BRAZIL's main port of Santos moved 6.56 million tonnes of cargo in April, its best performance of 2006 and up 13.4 per cent from the same month of 2005, the Port Authority Codesp said on Tuesday.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Taking legal action over non-payment
    THE charterers of a vessel, who admitted liability for demurrage to the vessel's owner but kept failing to pay up even after an arbitration award in favour of the owners, have lost a bid to have the award overturned on grounds that there was no dispute between them and the owners.

Sched Netweb site
  • Coscon offers Qinzhou-HK liner service
  • Matson's China-US service a success
  • HPH `not aware' of Indonesian govt's port buy-back plan
  • Maersk opens branch office in Nantong
  • Maersk's California air pollution efforts good, but more is needed: ILWU
  • Yantian FT zone running out of space
  • Bowman named new Port of Tacoma Federal Government Affairs manager
  • Astana stopover implemented to save Lufthansa time
  • Johor government considers Senai airport proposal
  • Spanish firm makes bid for BAA

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Global LNG fleet crosses 200 mark
  • Shipping cos team inspects Cochin LNG terminal site
  • STC allowed to export 1.5 lakh tonnes of sugar
  • US wheat exporters eye Indian market
  • India petitions WTO against US moves on shrimp exports
  • L&T may drop HPH as ally in box terminal bids
  • Kaifu envisages new horizons opening up for freight forwarders at FIATA's Shanghai meet
  • Private box freight operators on rail clamouring for regulator
  • SMEs see no ground for glee on ground rule for IT SEZs
  • Malaysia, India CEOs Forum to be formed today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New Geodis executive vice-presidents
  • ESC and ELAA up in arms
  • BAWC adds Beijing flight
  • JSC Russian Railways thwarts private rail operators
  • Christian Salvesen reports good financial year 2005/2006
  • USA: Congress unlikely to lift truck weight limits
  • Micromol workshop on IFS transport and logistics standards

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 8, 2006
  • EC sets out federalist stall for shipping
  • Euro lines and shippers in spat
  • Italia Marittima and Zim's new transatlantic service
  • PRS unveils small ship safety models
  • Seafarers' Soccer Aid

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 8, 2006
  • Bollinger delivers 28,000 bbl barge to K-Sea
  • $11.3 million package means more jobs at Jeffboat

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 8, 2006
  • Port of Tacoma taps Bowman as federal government affairs boss
  • International Trade Commission inks US/Peru trade assessment
  • New member will participate in today's PDX noise committee meeting
  • President takes part in ceremony to swear in new Customs commissioner
  • Oglebay Norton selling six self-unloading freighters

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • UN praises Noordam crew over Aegean refugee rescue
    THE master and crew of the Holland America Line cruiseship Noordam (right) have won high praise from the United Nations refugee agency after rescuing 22 people in the Aegean Sea.
  • Norwegian Crown refloated after Bermuda grounding
    THE Norwegian Crownhas been refloated after spending 10 hours stuck on a sandbar in Bermuda, writes Rajesh Joshi in New York.
  • Goldenport buys Hyundai Fortune wreck
    LONDON-listed Goldenport Holdings is spending more than $40m acquiring two containerships, including the charred remains of the Hyundai Fortune.
  • Ports fear worst in EU power struggle
    THE internal European Commission battle for control over European Union maritime industries spilled over into the real world yesterday.
  • Five killed as cranes fall on tug in Constantza
    FIVE people died and three were seriously injured after two floating cranes collided and hit a tug at the Romanian port of Constantza yesterday.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 8, 2006
  • Grounded Crown pulled free
    NORWEGIAN Cruise Line's Norwegian Crown, which ran aground on a sandbar yesterday morning while en route between St Georges and Hamilton, Bermuda, was pulled off during the evening high tide
  • Busan building cruise terminal
    BUSAN port in South Korea will begin construction this month on a dedicated cruise terminal complex
  • Sabah set to open new box port
    A new container port in Malaysia's eastern state of Sabah is set to begin operations early next year
  • MSC demands union thinks again
    MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Co has reacted furiously to industrial action by union activists in Noumea, New Caledonia
  • P&O Ferries considers Bilbao options
    P&O Ferries is considering its legal options after an appeal against a ruling that said the company received illegal state aid, was turned down by the European Court of Justice
  • US cuts LNG forecast
    THE US Energy Information Administration continues to lower its expectations for LNG imports, with its new forecast dropping projections for this year by over 100Bn cubic feet
  • Russia launches Urals crude trading
  • Magsaysay Ho appointed at Lorenzo
  • Iraq safer for merchant shipping
  • Dutch lawyers target Chinese business
  • Posidonia: Barbados plans tax change
  • Jakarta 'under-performance' denied
  • Norovirus strikes Australia cruise
  • Oglebay sells to American Steamship

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 8, 2006
  • Terminals, unions: TWIC needs tweak
    Industry representatives say the program could cause delays at ports and would hold Americans to a higher standard than foreign-born workers.
  • Italia Marittima, Zim plan new trans-Atlantic service
  • Mexican port plans box terminal
  • Round 1 wraps up in PMA-Miniace case
  • Intermarine returns to New Orleans headquarters
  • Foreign investment soared in China last year
  • Kingston to double box capacity by end of '07
  • EU warns China on trade
  • Union asks China labor sanctions
  • Baltimore port renamed to honor Bentley
  • Cathay finishing details on Dragonair deal: AP

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 8, 2006
  • Indonesian forwarders seek government support
    The Indonesian National Forwarders Association is demanding government support to tackle problems caused by foreign domination of the local market.
  • Kaliningrad Commercial Seaport works on cargo-fall as carriers work on services
    Kaliningrad Commercial Seaport is working on its year-on-year deficit, more than doubling monthly volumes despite remaining below last year's levels, as carriers consider how to serve the isolated Russian enclave.
  • Australian cabotage on hold as PAN's problem child still detained
  • Wan Hai to adjust China-Middle East service
  • Extra transatlantic link planned
  • JV finally signed for Ningbo's Beilun Phase IV
  • China completes construction of Guangxi port phase II
  • DPW Vietnamese container terminal construction underway
  • Korean ports to spend US$70m on new equipment
  • 'Northern Navigation' season opens to Russia's Chukotka

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 8, 2006
  • OSG holds steady
    New York owner will make second payment of its 'enhanced' dividend in August.
  • Bangladeshi ferry sinks
    Overloaded vessel goes down in stormy Bay of Bengal, killing 17 people.
  • Vafias talks shop
    Stealthgas chief Harry Vafias charts the growth of his companies' fleets and holds out for buyer's market.
  • Unions warn Tallink on Silja
    Finnish and Swedish seamen say they won't allow crew cutbacks on Baltic ships.
  • In bed by midnight
    Harry Vafias explains how heading a public company has put the brakes on his rap career and curbed the late night parties.
  • Bassoe loses FFA team
    Norwegian tanker broker aims to rebuild a future in freight derivatives after entire department quits.
  • Hahn wants "black hole" filled
    BC Ferries boss says workers are not revealing what happened in crucial 14 minutes before fatal ferry sinking.
  • Iain Shaw switches sides
    Braemar Seascope director retires from competitive broking to sign with tanker owner.
  • Royal Caribbean raises $900m
    Cruise line prices senior notes that will pay for redemption of earlier issue and buyback of shares.
  • Vomiting bug strikes ferry crew
    Norovirus outbreak suspected as UK owner CalMac forced to take Isle of Lewis out of service.
  • Shanghai plans port listing
    Chinese port group companies to merge in dual listing worth over $1bn.
  • Norwegian Crown refloated
    NCL cruiseship floats free of Bermuda sandbar on high tide after ten hours aground.
  • STX Pan Ocean battles costs
    Korean bulker owner warns rising expenses will mute 2006 earnings as it seeks cheaper fuel.
  • Hornbeck seals conversion job
    US offshore owner will turn two coastal tankers into the biggest supply ships in the world.
  • Temporary lay-offs at Chantiers
    More than 400 employees will have a longer summer holiday following supply delays on MSC cruiseship contract.
  • Goldenport gets Fortune
    Greek owner buys fire damaged Hyundai boxship with plans to return it to service.
  • Aries pulls Bora
    Mons Bolin's US-listed operation says it has withdrawn MR product tanker form PDVSA charter.
  • Ofer doubles up
    Israeli owner looks to have increased orders at Hyundai for post panamax boxships to eight.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 8, 2006
  • ESC-ELAA showdown in Brussels
  • Zim aims for big league with 10,000-TEU ships
  • Zim, Italia Marittima to start transatlantic loop
  • Grand Alliance carriers to move to SCT
  • United's cargo volumes up 1.9% in May
  • BA World Cargo adds to China capacity
  • Kansas City Southern to serve U.S. Southeast via Mexican West Coast
  • YRC upgrades 2nd-quarter profit expectations
  • House votes $32 billion for DHS
  • U.S., India agriculture heads meet
  • USDA plans trade mission to East Africa
  • IES moves to bigger office in Atlanta
  • Joint venture established to manage Ningbo terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 8, 2006
  • Peter Gram/Arne Blystad buy car carriers
    Gram Car Carriers (GCC), controlled by Norwegian shipping investor Peter D. Gram, invests in four 2,000 car units, 20,300 grt ...
  • Prosafe gets extension for "Safe Caledonia"
    Norwegan operator Prosafe has secured a one-year extension of a one-year contract for "Safe Caledonia" with Total and ...
  • Aker Yards to lay off French yard workers
    More than 400 workers could be laid off at the Aker Yard outfit Saint Nazaire in France in June/July ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 8, 2006
  • US Navy to test synthetic marine fuel
    DESC calling for 300,000 mt of alternative distillate fuel, prompted by marine emissions standards.
  • New barges, fuel sources signal renewed Colombian competition
    Two suppliers stepping up their market presence with a new barge and new low-sulphur fuel supplies.
  • Strike action over at Point-a-Pierre
    Bunkering returned to normal as Petrotrin workers return but union leaders warn they could walk out again.
  • Antwerp operations normal after refinery incident
    Total reports no further problems after refinery fire, while ARA barge market drops with crude.
  • DNV project indicates 10% cut in fuel cost, reduced emissions
    Norwegian shipowner says fleet fuel savings equate to a new vessel every 5-6 years.
  • Fuel costs will hit earnings even if freight rates recover
    Korean shipping firm issues profit warning as fuel costs continue to bite hard.
  • Durban distillate squeeze worries bunker traders
    South Africa's biggest refinery to undergo major overhaul closures for two months, causing concern about marine fuels supply.
  • Rotterdam prices tracking falling crude

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
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