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November 20, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China Shipping eyes stake in Pelepas port
    A Chinese shipping giant is eyeing a stake in two Malaysian ports, including top container port Tanjung Pelepas, which neighbours Singapore, a report said on Saturday.
  • Euro halal storage centre to open next year
    THE Port of Rotterdam expects its new warehouse in Netherlands, which would facilitate the storage and distribution of halal products, to be operational next year, Rotterdam City's vice-mayor, Roelf de Boer said.
  • China Merchants buys port, land from parent
    CHINA Merchants Holdings Co has entered into an agreement to buy HK$1.63 billion of port and land assets from its parent, the company said.

Sched Netweb site
  • COSCOL 4th most competitive listed company in China
  • MSC announces independent transatlantic rate restoration
  • Ningbo sees double-digit growth in trade
  • Qinzhou port container volume surges 69pc y-o-y to October
  • Senator Lines concludes 'painful' downsizing talks
  • Xiamen port cargo surpasses last year's total, hits 3.3m TEU
  • Mainland Cepa imports from Macau set record
  • PG Logistics to open in 15 cities in China
  • Air cargo forwarders given nod to set up private firms in China
  • Jetstar to go to Nagoya, Osaka while Qantas focuses on Tokyo
  • FedEx to add 32 new offices to China network in one year

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Global shipping lines see burgeoning India-China trade as answer to empties
  • Cruiser calls at NMP
  • Chinese demand pushes up prices
  • Bangla crisis affecting border trade
  • India, China to sign several pacts during Hu's visit
  • Texprocil signs MoU with Uzbekistan
  • Gujarat to export 4,000 t. castorseed oil to China
  • India to bring up issue of US order over shrimp at WTO again
  • Italy keen to invest in India
  • India, Mauritius to sign CECPA
  • Kerala begins land acquisition process for Azhikkal port
  • CONCOR announces raft of new initiatives to facilitate ex-im trade
  • Chennai ACC users suggest storage of goods at CFSs
  • Iron ore export policy coming
  • RIL, Birla Group drawn to Vizag SEZ
  • Forex reserves swell by $1.168 bn
  • Month-long 'Poland Days in India' festival inaugurated
  • AIAI to hold meeting with Polish team on Nov. 22
  • Luncheon session with Quebec Minister today

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Hellmann Worldwide Logistics selects new product manager
  • Senator Lines starts implementation of "Concept 2007"
  • Aer Lingus increasing Europe coverage in 2007
  • EWS launches EWS Industrial
  • Russian Railways to take over Transmashholding?
  • DHL Exel launches Australian 'direct to pharmacy' operation

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • HK owners back Intertanko on distillate fuel
  • Strong market buoys Knightsbridge
  • Novatug enters South American market
  • EDF charter for "K" Line

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Northrop Grumman hops on Underwater Express
  • Celebrity Cruises cancels Millennium cruise
  • Island Offshore back at Aker

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Coast Guard monitoring cargo ship in Gulf of Alaska
  • Hamburg Sud changing name of Spanish line
  • Celebrity cruise vessel will miss sailing due to repairs
  • Andre Elmaleh named Port of Tacoma auto business boss
  • Weekly rail freight numbers post up/down week

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Shell wins bumper Nakilat LNG fleet deal
    QATAR Gas Transport has appointed Shell International Trading and Shipping to manage its fleet of at least 27 new LNG carriers in a 25-year deal.
  • Senator survival strategy sees jobs and services axed
    SENATOR Lines is axing services and cutting jobs in yet another fight for survival.
  • Maersk Line seeks $300-per box increase to stem Atlantic rate slide
    MAERSK Line is taking action to halt the slide in freight rates on the Atlantic by telling customers it will be targeting increases of at least $300 per container next year on westbound routes.
  • Nymex doubles its money on debut
    SHARES of energy exchange Nymex Holdings Inc more than doubled in their market debut on Friday, climbing as high as 129%, a day after pricing above a forecast range.
  • Strike Club agrees modest 5% advance call rate increase
    SHIP operators enrolled in mutual insurer Strike Club will be asked for a 5% increase in advance call rates for the 2007-2008 policy year, club directors have decided.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Tapias pounces on Navigasa
    LA CORUNA 17 November ' Spanish operator Grupo Tapias has brought a 42.5% stake in Galician owner Naviera de Galicia (Navigasa) for an undisclosed sum
  • Thoresen Thai profit slides
    DRY bulk operator Thoresen Thai Agencies has posted unaudited net profit for the year to 30 September well below the result reported a year ago
  • Vessels stranded by crane dispute
    A row over operations of four quay gantry cranes has left at least 13 gearless container feeder vessels stranded at Chittagong
  • Funding found for Scilly upgrade
    A £39M ($74M) scheme to improve the ferry service linking the Isles of Scilly to the UK mainland would see a new passenger/freight vessel and harbour improvements
  • Sun Ace, Celebrity fined for polluting
    TWO shipping lines have been fined in the US and two seafarers are set to stand trial following separate incidents on the east and west coasts
  • Sovcomflot fast-tracks into LNG
    SOVCOMFLOT chairman Igor Shuvalov has described the company's move into the LNG sector as a landmark achievement for Russian shipping
  • Senator to axe jobs in Germany
  • Ottawa overrules unions on security
  • Singapore urges use of 'safe speed'
  • EC move gives hope to shippers
  • RCL hit by 3Q rate weakness

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Senators urge $400M for port security
    Bipartisan quartet who guided SAFE bill through the Senate ask Bush to provide $400 million for port security grants in fiscal 2008.
  • U.S. Customs program to aid Asia trade development
  • Shippers skeptical of West Coast short sea: Survey
  • China firm in Malaysia terminal talks
  • Portland boxes gain 33%
  • MSC to independently hike trans-Atlantic rates
  • UPS rates to rise by 5%
  • U.S. offers whale-safe routes
  • Canada sets background checks for port workers
  • Hamburg selling stake in its biggest stevedore
  • Fraser River traffic steady

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Port privatisation in the dock as Turkish Supreme Court is set rule on Mersin test case
    Port privatisation in Turkey has reached a pivotal point with the Supreme Court decision on the Mersin privatisation test case expected within a fortnight.
  • Major Customs changes for Australian imports
    Around 1,200 changes will be made to the Australian Customs Service's Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System used by importers to classify and determine tariffs from January 1.
  • MSC and Maersk announce transatlantic rate increases
  • News Analysis: Be tough on the transatlantic, urge market players, led by Maersk
  • Heung-A bucks the shipping trend and posts a 61% Q3 profit
  • Political manoeuvring keeps Chittagong cranes idle
  • CN launches grain container facility to facilitate West Coast exports
  • Australian cotton joins drought casualty list
  • Smuggled Spanish meat bone meal stopped by Jakarta customs
  • Silport starts breakwater construction, but delays launch of box handling
  • Analysts say Shanghai will beat Singapore and Hong Kong in 2007

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Geden flips capesize
    Turkish resale artist Geden Lines is reported to be at it again with a Shanghai Waigaoqiao capesize.
  • US yards sue USCG
    US shipyards and shipowner Pasha are taking the US Coast Guard to court over Matson Navigations's ship conversion plans.
  • BV bid 'not hostile'
    Bernard Anne guns to create world's largest class society claiming size will guarantee Germanischer Lloyd's survival.
  • Paragon of bulk
    Greek dry bulk player Paragon Shipping has completed private-equity offering in US, but may have settled for less than its goal.
  • UK holds eight
    Novoship pair fall foul of MCA inspections with one a "preventative detention" for repairs in Belfast.
  • Klaveness crewman dies in fall
    A seaman is dead at Mobile after falling from the gangplank of a Klaveness self-unloading bulker.
  • Citi to bankroll Vinalines
    The $3.2bn expansion plans of Vietnamese shipowner Vinalines have found a sympathetic banker.
  • Hefty Hawaii hikes
    Matson is raising California-Hawaii box rates again to pay for its new ships plus shoreside investments.
  • Vinashin flogs more paper
    Vietnam's Vinashin is selling $18.7m worth of bonds on the domestic market to fund export shipbuilding projects.
  • Euroseas seeks $50m
    Bulk-to-boxship owner prepares convertible share offering ahead of hoped for Nasdaq listing.
  • Micro profit for Omega
    Book loss on sale of bulkers and derivative contract losses keep income at a minimum for Greek product tanker owner.
  • Eitzen poaches Olsen
    Eitzen Chemical is hiring a new boss, Terje Askvig, away from Fred Olsen Renewables.
  • Aker lands more Island orders
    Order for two PSVs at Aker by Island offshore brings to 23 the number of contracts between the Norwegian pair.
  • Tokai takes a hit
    Japanese ferry owner plunges to a nine-month loss as revenues drop back.
  • Sanoyas rebounds
    Japanese shipbuilder turns loss to profit in first half as revenues climb.
  • A fistful of Euros
    Carnival launches EUR 750m bond issue in face of still-weak dollar.
  • Tamai on the slide
    Profit and revenue weaker for Japanese bulker owner in first six months.
  • France pulls UN card on N Korea
    Tiny Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte scene of first declared ship inspection under UN sanctions against rogue state.
  • GdF giant goes forth
    Provalys becomes the world's largest LNG carrier and the first to be powered with diesel-electric.
  • Havila has another 19%
    Norwegian owner raises stake in KS company building an anchor-handler at Havyard Leirvik.
  • Sasebo turns it around
    Japanese shipbuilder pulls out of the red in first half as revenues grow.
  • EDF takes K Line bulker
    French trader inks five-year charter deal for Japanese owner's 177,000-dwt newbuilding.
  • Namura takes a plunge
    Japanese yard widens net losses in first six months, but is still predicting full-year profit.
  • NGSCO takes control
    Emirates gas player assumes management of quartet of its own LNG ships ending 12-year deal with BP Shipping.
  • Thoresen sells supply boat
    Thai shipowner's Mermaid Maritime subsidiary has disposed of a vessel to Malaysian interests.
  • New yard for Batam
    UAE engineering company Fabtech is planning new facility on Indonesian island.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • NIT League to review OSRA in 2007
  • MSC copies Maersk with transatlantic rate restoration outside TACA
  • Car carrier trade will reach 19.8 million units by 2010
  • "K" Line signs long-term bulk carrier charter contract with EDF
  • OMI's board declares dividend, authorizes shares repurchase
  • More lines cutting capacity to halt rates dive
  • Asian shipper group lauds latest EC decision on liner conferences
  • BIMCO to EC: Add international goal to future maritime policy
  • APL's volume up, revenue down
  • NIT League to strengthen ties with air cargo sector
  • National Air Cargo buys Murray Air
  • ITDS picks up steam
  • Chinese company takes advantage of U.S. logistics training
  • USDA releases $39 million for 3 overseas trade promotion programs
  • Transition underway at CBP Trade office
  • ITC probes U.S. high-performance outerwear, travel goods industries
  • USDA considers imports of Indian mangoes
  • Navis ties up Georgia DC software deal with Cal Cartage
  • Eurinpro names Knan as Germany managing director
  • Canada spends C$42 million on latest round of security projects
  • VeriTainer will test nuclear detector on Oakland crane
  • PSA Singapore renews container truck fleet
  • Elmaleh to lead auto business for Port of Tacoma

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Double naming ceremony at Brodosplit
    Concordia Maritime's and Neste Oil's jointly owned 74,999 DWT product tankers under construction at Brodosplit Shipyard in Split have been ...
  • Hurtigruten Group finally in the black in 2007
    Hurtigruten Group, which operates the Coastal Express from Bergen to Kirkenes, has announced preliminary pre-tax results of NOK 196 ...
  • Polferries to increase capacity on Nynäshamn-route
    On January 8, 2007, Polferries will put the recently acquired ro-pax ferry the Zenit in service on the Gdansk ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Hedging manages risk, 'plain and simple'
    Forum hearing message that hedging tools offer price protection for bunker buyers.
  • Bunker prices tumble as crude oil falls
    Singapore sees deepest losses as bunker markets weaken in major hubs.
  • Another fuel oil trade independent of Platts
    Singapore fuel oil market could be ready to explore alternative pricing sources.
  • Door ajar to Iranian bunker market as new company starts operations
    Bunker supply to foreign vessels already offered in Bandar Abbas with reports that service could be extended.
  • Bunkering still suspended in Mumbai
    Players speak of "all out effort" to resolve a bureaucratic confusion over licensing requirements.
  • Rotterdam market follows crude down
  • Oil firm, tanker owner seek release from criminal charges
    Petron offical says criminal charges from Guimaras provincial prosecutor's office following lack 'factual and legal basis'.
  • Maersk participates in oil spill exercise
    Oil spill exercise simulates a tanker collision with a barge near Norfolk.
  • Oil prices plunge below $57
    Crude prices plummet to lowest levels in a year

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
SHIPPING
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
SHIPPING
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
PORTS
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
PORTS
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
PORTS
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
SHIPPING
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
SHIPPING
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
SHIPPING
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
SHIPPING
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
PORTS
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
SHIPPING
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
SEAFARERS
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
PORTS
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
CRUISES
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
SHIPPING
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
SHIPPING
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
SHIPPING
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ENVIRONMENT
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
COMPANIES
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
ASSOCIATIONS
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
ACCIDENTS
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
SHIPPING
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
SHIPPING
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
SHIPPING
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
SHIPPING
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
PORTS
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
SHIPPING
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
PORTS
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
PORTS
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
SHIPPING
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
PORTS
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
PORTS
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
PORTS
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
SHIPPING
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
SHIPPING
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
PORTS
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
NEWS
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
ACCIDENTS
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
ACCIDENTS
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
This initiative is part of the development of rail-maritime intermodality at the Calabrian port.
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
SEAFARERS
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
SHIPYARDS
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
SHIPPING
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
INDUSTRY
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
PORTS
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
PORTS
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
ASSOCIATIONS
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
LOGISTICS
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
LOGISTICS
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
INDUSTRY
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
PORTS
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
SHIPPING
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
PORTS
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
ENVIRONMENT
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
FINANCING
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
JOBS
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
SHIP RECYCLING
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
PORTS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
SHIPPING
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
ASSOCIATIONS
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
INDUSTRY
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
COMPANIES
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
ASSOCIATIONS
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
SHIPPING
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
PORTS
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
INDUSTRY
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
MOURNING
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
SHIPPING
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
PORTS
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
PORTS
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
ASSOCIATIONS
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
MARITIME SERVICES
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
MEETINGS
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
SHIPYARDS
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
PORTS
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
PORTS
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
ASSOCIATIONS
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
ASSOCIATIONS
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
SAFETY & SECURITY
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
SHIPPING
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
MEETINGS
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
NEWS
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
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