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March 18, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Coastal expects new OSV orders of RM400m in 2008
    Coastal Contracts Bhd expects to secure a further RM400 million (S$173 million) worth of new offshore support vessel (OSV) orders this year, The StarBiz reported, quoting executive chairman Ng Chin Heng.
  • FedEx gives disabled an opportunity to sail
    FedEx Express is helping to bring sailing to the disabled by entering into a two-year sponsorship agreement with Sailability Singapore, an organisation under the auspices of the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) which seeks to make sailing accessible to disabled Singaporeans.
  • K-Line signs US$2b deal to carry coal
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Japan's third-largest shipping line, signed a contract worth US$2 billion over 10 years to carry coal for JSW Steel Ltd and JSW Energy Ltd, securing cargo rates amid a drop in the market.
  • Wreckage of HMAS Sydney found off Perth: Rudd
  • DHL Express S'pore gets new general manager
  • Clarkson's earnings rise 23% to £18m

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM profit up 58pc to $966 million on 40pc revenue increase in 2007
  • TUI's Hapag Lloyd said to be seeking Hamburg Sud tie-up
  • Asia Europe container rates highest since survey began in '93
  • Evergreen upgrades Far East/Adriatic service with bigger ships
  • Yangtze at Chongqing to accommodate 1,000 tonners by 2010
  • Too many deaths from life boat accidents, say insurers
  • Malaysia's North Butterworth Container Terminal's Phase 3 expansion meets deadlines
  • Post TNT, EGLmerger, CEVA pre-tax profit soars 56pc in 2007
  • Global Air Cargo report forecasts short-term overcapacity
  • Xiamen Airlines to launch Nanchang-Macau service via Xiamen
  • Philippine Airlines to launch Macau service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MOL to offer 3 new Asia-MidEast services from April
  • Evergreen Line launches new Mediterranean feeder service-TFS
  • K Line & MOL split Asia-Latin America service into 2 loops
  • Tianjin port to be expanded to 100 sq km by 2010!
  • Tanjung Pelepas dropped from Emma Maersk run
  • Congestion prompts Maersk Line & MSC to avoid Dar-es Salaam calls
  • Shanghai port may beat Singapore to No. 1 slot in 2008
  • NYK provides free shipping for wave-powered vessel
  • AWATA to raise rates from April 15
  • OOCL Texas christened
  • Shipping rates for commodities may go up
  • DGS move to safeguard women in maritime industry
  • The greening of OOCL's website
  • Barloworld Logistics announces Swift global acquisitions
  • Queen cruising in to Chennai, Mumbai Ports
  • Just 2 years young, GTI packs a punch
  • Chennai Port races past 2006-07 throughput
  • Rewas & Alewadi ports to benefit from industrial corridor
  • Railways aims to raise Rs 1,500 cr. from IPOs of 3 subsidiaries
  • Instant coffee exporters concoct heady brew abroad
  • Forex reserves rise to $ 3,03,460 million
  • KASEZ breaking new ground
  • 101 SEZs get formal clearance
  • Paswan holds up steel regulator, free imports spectre unless prices are lowered
  • Seafood exporters send S.O.S. to PM
  • Target Plus scheme drained Rs 4K cr., estimates CAG
  • Price fever rules out interest rate cut-Assocham
  • Separate farm Budget ruled out

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 17, 2008
  • Arkas expands its activities in Italy
  • Scandlines sets another record in 2007
  • Air France-KLM to scoop up Alitalia
  • Hupac/Russkaya Troyka: New shuttle train between Poland and Russia
  • Panalpina still growing in 2007

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 17, 2008
  • Hamburg Süd, Maersk Line in Oceania ' N America link-up
  • "K" Line in major bulker charter deal
  • Evergreen's new Vietnam shuttle
  • Dry cargo drives up Clarkson's profits
  • EU law chief backs liability limitation principle

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 17, 2008
  • LCS 1 passes another milestone
  • Algoma Central buys three from Viken
  • Seismic ship to have K-Log electronic logbook

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 17, 2008
  • Top trader awards announced by Washington World Trade Club
  • Horizon Lines taps Healey as Guam general manager
  • TSA adding canine units as air cargo facility inspectors
  • Trucking association predicts record highs for diesel fuel in '08
  • Marcon acts as broker in sale of cruise ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 17, 2008
  • CMA CGM does not rule out further mega-partnerships
    Alain Wils says that more mega-partnerships between container shipping's "big three" cannot be excluded.
  • CMA CGM sets the pace with 58% income rise
  • Clarkson stands strong against fresh claim
    LONDON-based broker is the target of another claim from Russia's Sovcomflot.
  • Hapag-Lloyd splits from parent Tui
    CONTAINER shipping arm is to be separated from parent group, creating great interest from potential investors.
  • Black Tide on the beaches of Brittany
    THIRTY years ago yesterday - 16 March 1978, to be precise - the accident everyone had been dreading occurred on the coast of Brittany.
  • Togetherness ticks all boxes
    CO-OPERATION between classification societies makes a great deal of sense, always supposing it is undertaken in a way that does not alert the dawn raiders of Brussels competition regulators.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 17, 2008
  • K Line signs $2Bn bulk deal
    Japanese operator "K" Line has secured a ten-ship long-term consecutive voyage charter (CVC) deal worth about $2Bn over ten years with subsidiaries of the Mumbai-based O. P. Jindal Group
  • Catalonia ships in drinking water
    DROUGHT-hit Catalonia has chartered seven cistern tankers to ship drinking water into Barcelona
  • Taiwan vote could boost China trade
    THE forthcoming election in Taiwan could result in a radical new trading relationship with China, according to a report in the Macau Daily Times
  • China approves coal exports
    CHINA is allowing coal exports to continue despite its struggle to meet huge domestic demand for the commodity, says a Bloomberg report
  • Antonini defends newbuild costs
  • Second hit during NY dredging
  • Parties agree $3.655M spill bill
  • Tighter US rules for marine engines
  • Hamburg Süd names its largest ship
  • Varun focuses on offshore
  • ILWU contract talks start today
  • Hajara laments SCI container share
  • Demand for bigger bulkers forecast
  • K Line inks 10-year coal charters

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 17, 2008
  • LA port finalizes clean-trucks proposal
    Final proposal retains provision limiting port access to drayage companies with direct employee drivers.
  • Negotiations begin on West Coast longshore contract
  • Maersk sells trans-Atlantic slots to CMA CGM
  • LA air plan helps pay for LNG trucks
  • Spin-off for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Hamburg Sud christens largest container ship
  • Freighter, dredge collide in New York harbor
  • Hamburg Sud, Maersk cooperate in Oceania-N.A. trade
  • Matson promotes Angoco to head Pacific operations
  • Evergreen adds Vietnam shuttle
  • Savannah upgrades box berth

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 17, 2008
  • Danaos Shipping posts strong profits
  • Kalmar secures all in deal at Oslo
  • Hapag-Lloyd to be spun-off
  • Evergreen starts Taiwan/Vietnam shuttle

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 17, 2008
  • No Coast Guard split
    Two US maritime officials say splitting the US Coast Guard's maritime safety and homeland security functions is not in the cards.
  • Algoma buys Viken trio
    Canadian laker operator splashes out $38m for elderly handysize bulkers.
  • Legal claim drags Clarkson down
    Shares in London-listed shipbroker sink to 15-year low after news of $71m Sovcomflot claim.
  • Eternally optimistic
    Despite volatility in the market, outgoing Connecticut Maritime Association President Peter Drakos says he's upbeat about the shipping market.
  • TUI capitulates
    Hapag-Lloyd in play as owning group gives in to shareholder pressure to put fifth biggest container line on new course.
  • Preparing for CMA
    The tables are set for the Connecticut Maritime Association's Shipping 2008, and TradeWinds Web TV is gearing up to take you there.
  • Sovcomflot in new Clarkson claim
    Russian shipowner serves fresh $71m case against the London-based shipbroker amid accusations of vessels being under valued.
  • DFDS takes Norbulk twins
    Pair of 2000-built ro-ros to be used on Danish owner's North Sea routes to replace older tonnage.
  • Maersk in ratings deal
    Danish company continues to backtrack on redundancies with latest improved offer.
  • Nakilat storms ahead
    Qatari LNG ship owner records a three-times hike in annual profit but earnings-per-share not as inflated.
  • Hemas eyes shipping
    Fresh from first ship agency deal, Sri Lankan group wants more marine action.
  • Fair wind for Vroon
    Dutch shipping group secures long term Centrica charter for wind turbine installation vessel.
  • Bulker holed in NY harbour
    Eagle Bulk-operated supramax sustains large gash above waterline in collision with dredger off Staten Island.
  • Forth falters
    UK ports operator posts lower 2007 profit after halting land sales, but terminals performing strongly.
  • Eimskip stretched in Q1
    Icelandic boxship and reefer owner's logistics buys push it to bigger initial loss in 2008.
  • EPA pens new gas cap
    US inks new ship emissions rules which it claims will bring savings of $12bn per year.
  • Azizan joins MISC
    AET tankers boss heading east to replace the retiring Shamsul Azhar bin Abbas.
  • Arkas in bulker move
    Fast growing Turkish containership group to invest in dry cargo tonnage.
  • Brostrom banks sale profit
    Swedish owner sells 37,000-dwt products carrier to partner Furetank for tidy gain.
  • CMA CGM shows pristine profit
    French boxship giant makes a fortune in 2007 as 98 ships are added to fleet and acquisitions chip in.
  • Kuehne on TUI tail?
    Majority shareholder of Kuehne + Nagel said to be part of bank-led group which could bid for Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Clarkson cashes in
    Booming bulker prices boost sale and purchase division while dry-cargo charter revenues reach record levels at London-listed shipbroker.
  • Indonesia wants variety
    State worried that domestic owner Arpeni has coal monopoly and orders power company PLN to look elsewhere.
  • Evergreen eyes Haiphong
    Taiwanese boxship owner to link "fast-growing" Vietnam to Kaohsiung hub.
  • Samsung confirms drillships
    DryShips looks to have declared options for two more units worth a combined $1.3bn at Korean shipyard.
  • Subic warned on safety
    Philippines threatens "to go after" sub-contractors who put lives at risk at huge Hanjin shipyard.
  • K Line inks monster CVC deal
    Shipowner to supply ten ships for India's JSW Group in deal set to create annual revenues of $200m.
  • Asians triumph in Mexico
    Consortium of Korean and Japanese companies to build and operate LNG receiving plant.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 17, 2008
  • Bank says it represents potential Hapag Lloyd investors
  • Hamburg S'd, Maersk to cooperate in U.S./Australasia trade
  • Evergreen starting Taiwan/Vietnam shuttle
  • Hamburg Süd names its biggest boxship
  • Swanson to coordinate West Coast Industrial Express service
  • ABX Air shuffles management
  • Cargolux increasing fuel surcharge
  • Senate declines to abstain from earmarks
  • EPA sets new train and marine diesel standards
  • Produce companies prepare for origin labeling
  • Lytle approved as Long Beach port No. 2

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 17, 2008
  • Torm's best result ever
    D/S Torm reached an all year result close to the forecast of USD 810-820 million. The result was USD 792 million after tax and after some USD 15 million to implement the OMI fleet in Torm. The revenue was ...
  • Baltic Pilot starts deep sea pilotage on the Baltic Sea
    The privately owned Finnish company Baltic Pilot Ltd Oy is going to start deep sea pilotage on international water in the Baltic Sea. The primary target groups are dry cargo vessels and tankers. In this sector especially the oil transports ...
  • Mols-Linien reached profit record
    Mols-Linien A/S had a record high profit of DKK 63 million in 2007, up by DKK 10 million compared to 2006. The result came in a year when several factors affected the company negatively. Fuel costs went through ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 17, 2008
  • Ship main engines excluded from new EPA emissions rules
    Standards released, but only for sub-30 litre displacement.
  • Oil drops on US recession fears
    Prices may be at turning point as weak US economy outweighs new dollar low against euro.
  • IMO turns fifty
    No less than 50 international conventions and protocols have been passed since the UN agency was established.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • Stena Oil boosts trading team
  • New employee at O.W. Bunker Korea
  • New bunkering JV enters Singapore
    US-based firm and Indian oil refiner form partnership to start bunker business in Singapore.
  • China Merchants in cold ironing drive
    Alternative power for berthed ships to be encouraged at ports managed by China's largest port operator.
  • Japan bunker sales improve on year
    Sales up even as supplies remain tight.
  • Ship spills bunker fuel in Ulsan
    Small bunker spill said to be under control.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRUCKING
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.
PORTS
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
NEWS
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
INSURANCE
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
SHIPPING
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.
TRUCKING
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
PORTS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
CRUISES
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
COMPANIES
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
LEGISLATION
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
NEWS
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
PORTS
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%
TRADE
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.
NEWS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
NEWS
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
NEWS
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.
PORTS
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
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
LOGISTICS
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
PORTS
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
PIRACY
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
NEWS
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
PORTS
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
INSTITUTIONS
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
ACCIDENTS
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
TRANSPORTATION
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
SHIPPING
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
SHIPYARDS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
NEWS
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
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
JOBS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
PORTS
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
ACCIDENTS
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.
CRUISES
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.
CUSTOMS
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
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
PORTS
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
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%
CUSTOMS
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
SHIPYARDS
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
SHIPYARDS
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%
SHIPYARDS
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
FREIGHT TERMINALS
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
TRADE
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
SEAFARERS
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
PORTS
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
CRUISES
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
SHIPPING
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
TRADE
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
PORTS
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
PORTS
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
ACCIDENTS
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
SHIPPING
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
SHIPPING
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
SHIPPING
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
PORTS
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
PORTS
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
LAW
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
PORTS
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
SAFETY & SECURITY
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
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.
TRUCKING
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
PORTS
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
SHIPPING
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
NEWS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
SHIPPING
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
NEWS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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%
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
PORTS
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
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%)
COMPANIES
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.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
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CRUISES
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
SHIPYARDS
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
PORTS
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
LOGISTICS
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.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
PORTS
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
SHIPPING
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
PORTS
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
JOBS
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
SHIPPING
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
INFRASTRUCTURE
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.
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPYARDS
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
ECONOMY
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
ACCIDENTS
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
LOGISTICS
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%
PORTS
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
COMPANIES
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
PORTS
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
NEWS
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
SHIPPING
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
PORTS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
PORTS
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
MEETINGS
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
PORTS
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%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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.
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
PORTS
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
LEGISLATION
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
LEGISLATION
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.
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
JOBS
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
PORTS
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
COMPETITION
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
JOBS
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
MOURNING
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› 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
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
PORTS
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
PORTS
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
SHIPYARDS
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
COMPANIES
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
PORTS
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
SHIPPING
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
LOGISTICS
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
PORTS
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
FINANCING
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
MARITIME SERVICES
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
PORTS
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
CRUISES
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
SHIPPING
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
SHIPPING
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
PORTS
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
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