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BRIEFS
May 18, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DP World plans share sales to international investors
    DP World, the Dubai-owned company that bought Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co in February, plans a series of share sales to international investors as it seeks to become the world's biggest container ports operator.
  • Foreign firms could take 50% of third phase: Dalian port
    CHINA's Dalian Port expects foreign firms to take up to half of the third phase of its container port, but a domestic share sale for the recently Hong Kong-listed port operator is not likely in the near term.
  • 100% scanning of US-bound boxes inevitable: LA port security chief
    A requirement for 100 per cent scanning of cargo containers destined for US ports is inevitable, said the head of security for the Port of Los Angeles shortly after US lawmakers narrowly defeated a Bill aimed at such a measure.
  • Asbestos-laden French ship returns to home port

Sched Netweb site
  • Chittagong port blockade called off
  • Jurong suffers second straight month of declining box throughput
  • Zhanjiang to boost handling capacity by 50 million tons
  • Wenzhou to build 12 logistics parks
  • Largest freight forwarder conference in Asia to be held in June in Guangzhou
  • NYK to open liner agency in Russia
  • European shippers eagerly await lifting of liner block exemption
  • Tianjin, Harbin launch 'air-to-air' customs arrangement
  • NYK reveals plan for Nippon Cargo Airlines
  • Continental begins NY-Barcelona service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Aquarius Navigation Line commences Red Sea service
  • CIWTC disinvestment possibility under study, says Minister
  • Norway's richest shipowner now a Cypriot
  • London institute to commence Diploma in Marine Engg Surveying from Oct.
  • Third privately-operated container terminal on West coast coming up at Karwar port
  • CBU at Mormugao Port's MOHP sets new records in 2005-06
  • Private airlines upgrading cargo services
  • Railways gives Posco green signal to transport raw materials to steel plant
  • Rlys set to sign pathbreaking transport contract with AVB Group
  • Devanahalli airport to be developed into regional cargo hub
  • Private parties spot glitches to smooth containerised cargo run on tracks
  • Rly Ministry to elicit experts' views on dedicated freight corridor in June
  • Base import prices of soya, palm oils hiked
  • Bill passed to abolish cess on agri, marine products
  • Meet on 'Business Strategy & the Post' at IMC tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Kettivit Sittisoontornwong named vice-chairman of Famous Pacific Shipping
  • Rina offers new courses for shipyard and ship operators
  • New cargo airline in the skies
  • Sogemar launches Melzo'Livorno intermodal service
  • Broekman Group takes over Courcan Cargo (India) Pvt Ltd

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • New ICS/ISF Sec Gen
  • E Asia box ports "set for massive growth"
  • Carnival Corp cuts profits forecast
  • Knightsbridge's slightly weaker Q1
  • Exmar considers spin-off for offshore business

Marine Logweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • U.K. detains cruise ship
  • Bisso Towboat adds tug
  • Carnival reduces earnings guidance

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Transport secretary offers plan to combat US traffic congestion
  • Alaska Airlines trying RNP at Portland International Airport
  • Coast Guard units meet in Everett for Aids to Navigation Conference
  • Greenbrier Companies to issue $85 million in convertible senior notes
  • Trinity Industries Oks 3-for-2 common stock split

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Mason brings box insight to top ICS job
    LINER shipping has a new top level champion with the appointment of former P&O Nedlloyd director Tony Mason as secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping and International Shipping Federation, taking over from Chris Horrocks.
  • Orient faces 35 claims of alleged bill non-payment
    ORIENT Steamship is facing at least 35 claims for alleged non-payment of bills for both its 1990-built 152,056 dwt Orient Alliance and the 1986-built 146,351 dwt Orient Brilliance, according to the lawyer acting on behalf of creditors.
  • APM Terminals deal heralds new European port strategy
    THE Maersk group's APM Terminals and its French partner, Perrigault, have signed a 36-year operating and management concession for a two- berth terminal at the port of Le Havre's newly inaugurated container facility, Port 2000.
  • Liner charter rates set for 2007 recovery, says financier
    KG financier Hansa Treuhand has lifted its outlook for charter rates in 2007, following the market recovery of recent weeks, but warned that it does not expect rates to remain at the current level. "The downward trip has not yet come to an end," said chief executive Hermann Ebel.
  • CNAN bosses get 15-year sentence for Bechar loss
    THE former head of state-owned Algerian shipping company CNAN, Ali Koudil, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for negligence leading to loss of life following the loss of one of the company's ships with 16 crew members off Algiers in 2004, writes Andrew Spurrier in Paris.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Cruise ends as MCA finds deficiencies
    SURVEYORS from the UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency today detained the Maltese- flagged cruise ship Vistamar at Tilbury Docks, London, after numerous deficiencies were found
  • Norwegian bulker aground off Florida
    COAST Guard officials are investigating this morning's grounding of the Norwegian-flagged bulker Spar Orion off Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
    MIGRANT activity in the Caribbean has been generally quiet, but the Coast Guard in San Juan was able to report the arrest of two people-smugglers
  • Italian PM unveils new ministers
  • Knightsbridge rides roller-coaster
  • PONL's Mason to lead ICS/ISF
  • L&T adds dredging to port construction
  • Singapore launches freight derivatives
  • Bechar sinking: court decision soon
  • Acciona Trasmed unveils UK plans
  • Marseilles repairer awaits its fate
  • US to tackle intermodal congestion
  • Migrant Watch: Canaries in crisis

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • DHS progressing after TWIC delays
    Deputy Secretary Michael Jackson tells Senate panel that his agency is making up for lost time as it implements port worker ID card prorgam.
  • 'Green' progress for Port of Long Beach
  • Mason to lead ICS
  • UPS to expand global hub
  • New record for LA-Long Beach imports
  • Schwab promises bipartisan support for trade deals
  • EU shifts intermodal policy
  • New box ship for Evergreen
  • Great Lakes facing dredging crisis, say carriers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Hong Kong to raise $28.8m in port security charges
    Hong Kong's terminal operators have issued a notice to shipping lines informing them that port security charges will be collected from June 1.
  • APL fixture looks like breaking the ice in the Baltic
    APL appear to be on the verge of launching their first Baltic service, after serving the market through commercial feeders and Trans-Siberian Railway connections.
  • Baltic fixings continue, despite costly low-sulphur regulation
  • New JV partners seal Le Havre Port2000 concession
  • ANL strives to sustain cabotage cargo
  • Typhoon Chanchu turns towards Fujian
  • Santos debt crisis hinders port development
  • St Petersburg terminal welcomes third-party caller
  • Indonesia's carriers raise domestic rates
  • Carriers avoid strike-hit Itajai

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • 'Dangerous and dirty'
    UK authorities are getting 178 passengers off a Maltese-flag cruiseship at London after finding lifeboats unuseable.
  • 'Who will save us from the Norwegians?'
    Norway's Skagen Funds has taken a 5.2% stake in Korea Line and set off a fresh round of scandinavophobia among Korean shipping companies.
  • Exmar guns for $150m
    Belgian gas player could float up to 49% of offshore division in mooted listing.
  • Up and running
    Singapore launches Asia's first freight clearing house.
  • Yard thumbs-up for French
    European Commission approves state guarantees for banks financing big shipbuilding projects in France.
  • Ultrapetrol unveils pre-IPO loss
    Argentine owner will head into equity offering with little to shout about on its P&L sheet.
  • Usual suspects
    Inspections and detentions down at Tokyo MOU in 2005 but the usual suspects from the black list of flag states re-offend.
  • Japan grabs 37 vessels
    April safety checks ended in detention for owners including MMM and Myanmar Five Star Line.
  • Novoship slumps
    First-quarter earnings down 900% at Russia's Novoship as revenues from vessel sales are missed.
  • White-Sea watches profit dwindle
    First quarter earnings droop for Russian dry cargoship owner.
  • Taca raises Panama fee
    Second increase in prices by canal chiefs forces boxship group to recoup costs.
  • Yang Ming faces profit drop
    Taiwanese container line could post 40% fall in earnings this year as rates plunge.
  • Seven held in Hong Kong
    Port state checks end in detention for general cargoships and a bulker during April.
  • No 'Aloha' for NCL passengers
    Damaged propeller shaft sees Norwegian Cruise Lines cancel Hawaiian cruise from San Francisco.
  • TEN extends Brazil charters
    Brazil's Petrobras to take pair of Tsakos Energy Navigation suezmaxes for three more years.
  • Knightsbridge slides
    First quarter net profits down 17% at Frontline-managed VLCC operator on weaker rates.
  • Profits slip at Euroseas
    Lower freight rates and increased costs take the shine off Greek owner's first quarter results.
  • MacGregor in Japan tie-up
    Cargo access equipment manufacturer teams with shipbuilder Shin Kurushima for PCTC series.
  • Hamworthy back at Daewoo
    UK firm to supply LPG reliquefaction systems for six VLGCS building at South Korean yard.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Evergreen gives 7,024-TEU ship nostalgic name
  • ESC: more countries will end conference exemption
  • IMO eyes regulation for satellite tracking of ships
  • Volga-Dnepr to reintroduce IL-76 freighter
  • Caterpillar to buy rail service provider
  • Hill picked to head truck safety agency
  • OOIDA's Craig appointed to UCR board
  • DOT announces plan to relieve congestion, improve freight movement
  • Schwab vows to maintain Bush free trade agenda
  • Basham vote delayed
  • Schwarzenegger signs legislation authorizing bond vote
  • Drug makers want fast Customs release for bird flu vaccine
  • Avion buys 55% of Innovate Holdings
  • Clayco to expand Coldwater Creek DC in West Virginia
  • FMC to review 3 OTI license applications
  • APM, Perrigault to run second Port 2000 terminal at Le Havre
  • Puget Sound pilots approve 24% tariff increase
  • ICTSI orders equipment for Madagascar port
  • Tacoma names Jenkins environmental director
  • DOT's Shane to speak at Jacksonville Maritime Day

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Large order to Djupvik Shipyard
    The Swedish Defence Material Administration has ordered five training vessels for the Swedish Navy from Swede Ship Marine AB. The ...
  • Volvo offers free alcohol test equipment to ferries
    The Swedish lorry and bus manufacturer Volvo will offer installation of alcohol level testing equipment free of charge to ferry ...
  • Old Kystlink in bancrupcy ' uncertainties on traffic start in Strömstad
    Kystlink, which was separated from the restructured Nye Kystlink by the end of last year, has been placed in bancrupcy ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Buyers wait for lower prices
    US markets quiet as buyers considering alternatives and expecting lower prices.
  • PDVSA staff change
  • DOE & API at a glance: Latest key US inventory figures
    API reporting drops across the board while DOE shows gains for gasoline stocks.
  • Nigeria: Bunker potential in excess of $1 billion
    Sources familiar with the Nigerian market peg potential demand at 3.6 million mt annually, if obstacles can be overcome.
  • Fujairah-linked fuel oil futures contract in advanced stage
    DGCX chairman hints at implementation of new regional futures contracts for fuel oil in September.
  • Rotterdam firms after stable night for crude
  • Abrasive fuels flagged up
    Testing firm warns of high cat fine levels and indicates possible waste lube contamination in recent bunker deliveries.
  • Hong Kong: Typhoon Chanchu disrupts bunkering
    Typhoon signal number 3 was hoisted in Hong Kong this morning.
  • Singapore: April bunker sales down 3.7%
    Bunker sales remain strong above 2 million mt, total bunker sales in 2006 up 8.3% on year.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRADE
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
PORTS
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
MARITIME SERVICES
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
LAW
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
SHIPPING
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
SHIPPING
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
LAW
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
TRADE
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
PIRACY
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
PORTS
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
SEAFARERS
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
SHIPPING
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
CRUISES
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
NEWS
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
SHIPPING
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
SHIPPING
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
PORTS
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
Cairo
In March alone, growth was +11.2%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.9%
La Goulette
Ferry passengers (+7.6%) and cruise passengers (+54.2%) are increasing.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
US government initiative to introduce nuclear power into large-scale maritime transport
Washington
Proposals invited for the development of a mini-reactor model
The U.S. government has launched an initiative to...
PORTS
With the latest version of the bill on ports, the task of finding resources for the Ports of Italy is offloaded onto the AdSPs
Rome
This was stated by the vice-president of the Democratic Party group in the Chamber, Valentina Ghio
COMPANIES
Carnival Corporation is moving its headquarters from Panama to Bermuda.
Miami
Abandonment of the dual-listed company with the creation of Carnival Corporation Ltd.
NEWS
The Hondius will arrive on Sunday in front of the port of Granadilla (Tenerife)
Vlissingen/Santa Cruz de Tenerife/London
Passengers will be taken by sea to the airport for their return home.
SHIPPING
New quarterly record for vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Transits of all the main types of vessels are growing
PORTS
The regulatory proposal on port governance passed by the Quirinale downsizes the Ports of Italy
Rome
Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping
SHIPPING
Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping
Copenhagen
Positive performances in the port terminal segment and in that of other logistics activities
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding would like to expand its cruise terminal network in Alaska.
Haines
Proposal under development to manage Port Chilkoot cruise ship pier in Haines
PORTS
CMA CGM plans to acquire a 34.34% stake in Luka Rijeka.
Rijeka
The stake is held by Port Acquisitions of the Czech group CE Industries.
PORTS
The EPP Group in the European Parliament stresses the urgency of preventing foreign states from controlling EU ports.
Brussels
SHIPPING
ECSA: The shipping sector is a geopolitical asset for Europe
Brussels
Study on the sector, which generates 148.7 billion euros of direct economic impact
CRUISES
Sick people on board the Hondius cruise ship will be evacuated by air ambulances
Vlissingen/Praia
Possible resumption of navigation towards Las Palmas or Tenerife
SHIPPING
In the January-March quarter, maritime traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +4.8%
Panama
Cargo traffic in the ports of the Central American nation remains stable
CRUISES
New record number of passengers embarked on NCLH group cruise ships in a single quarter
Miami
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2026, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -1.7%
Ankara
2,169 tankers (-1.9%) and 7,026 other types of ships (-1.6%) passed through
CRUISES
A serious viral outbreak causes the deaths of three passengers on the Hondius cruise ship.
Vlissingen/Geneva
A quarter is hospitalized in intensive care in Johannesburg
SHIPPING
Vote on IMO's Net-Zero Framework postponed again
London/Brussels/Washington
A new MEPC session is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): The IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal.
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record
Miami
Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.
Singapore
During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)
COMPANIES
PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen
Transaction valued at approximately $387 million
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
Hong Kong
During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
SHIPPING
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
PORTS
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.
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
LOGISTICS
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
PORTS
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
PORTS
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
LEGISLATION
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.
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
PORTS
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
PORTS
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%
ACCIDENTS
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
PORTS
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
ACCIDENTS
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
COMPANIES
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
PORTS
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
MEETINGS
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
SHIPPING
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
PORTS
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
YACHTING
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
PORTS
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
FINANCING
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
SHIPYARDS
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
MARITIME SERVICES
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
SHIPYARDS
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
COMPANIES
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
PORTS
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
SHIPPING
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
SAILING LIST
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CRUISES
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
CELEBRATION
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
SHIPPING
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
LOGISTICS
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
ASSOCIATIONS
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
PORTS
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
SHIPPING
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
SHIPPING
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
SEAFARERS
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
PORTS
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
JOBS
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
PORTS
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
SHIPPING
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
PORTS
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
COMPANIES
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
PORTS
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
SHIPPING
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
SHIPPING
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
SEAFARERS
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
SHIPPING
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
EDUCATION
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
CRUISES
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
COMPANIES
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
PORTS
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
SHIPYARDS
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
COMPANIES
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
SHIPYARDS
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
PORTS
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
SHIPPING
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
ACCIDENTS
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
SHIPPING
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
MEETINGS
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
INDUSTRY
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
PORTS
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
PORTS
ICTSI posts new quarterly financial and operating records
Manila
The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals
SHIPPING
MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal
Geneva
Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned
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
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
MEETINGS
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Three days of round tables, conferences, interviews, meetings and shows to tell the story of the port
››› 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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
The total investment is 41 million euros
INDUSTRY
Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged
SHIPPING
New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services
Rome
New elements in the service award procedures
PORTS
Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority
Rome
Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.
LEGISLATION
Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.
Rome
Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation
PORTS
The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.
Livorno/Trieste
They were examined today by the Management Committees
PORTS
Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)
LOGISTICS
DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter
Hedehusene
Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues
Genoa
PORTS
The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros
PORTS
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
PORTS
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
COMPANIES
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
INDUSTRY
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
EDUCATION
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
LOGISTICS
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
ENVIRONMENT
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
ASSOCIATIONS
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
PORTS
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.
INDUSTRY
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
SHIPPING
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.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
ENVIRONMENT
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
PORTS
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
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
SHIPPING
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
INDUSTRY
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
PORTS
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
COMPETITION
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.
SHIPYARDS
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.
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