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March 14, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MPA's new job portal puts the shine on maritime careers
    The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) is turning to the Internet to attract younger people to the maritime industry. MPA yesterday launched a one-stop job portal called Maritimecareers.com.sg at its quarterly NetworkONE networking reception.
  • PSA's HR head named Best 'Human Resources Leader'
    Port operating giant PSA International recently added another feather to its cap when its global head for human resources and corporate affairs Caroline Lim was named Best 'Human Resources Leader' by an industry magazine.
  • First of world's biggest LNG tankers set for delivery
    The first of the world's largest tankers for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is due to be delivered on time by the end of the Northern summer, an executive at Gaztransport & Technigaz SA said.
  • Asia medium-range tanker rates rise on China's demand for diesel
  • French port union wants no-privatisation guarantee
Admiralty Casebook
  • Ruling on deadfreight overturned
    THE English Court of Appeal last week overturned a High Court decision that a vessel owner was not entitled to 'deadfreight' from a voyage charterer because the vessel was unable to load all the cargo offered by the charterer because of draft restrictions at the berth.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MPA's new job portal puts the shine on maritime careers
    The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) is turning to the Internet to attract younger people to the maritime industry. MPA yesterday launched a one-stop job portal called Maritimecareers.com.sg at its quarterly NetworkONE networking reception.
  • PSA's HR head named Best 'Human Resources Leader'
    Port operating giant PSA International recently added another feather to its cap when its global head for human resources and corporate affairs Caroline Lim was named Best 'Human Resources Leader' by an industry magazine.
  • First of world's biggest LNG tankers set for delivery
    The first of the world's largest tankers for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is due to be delivered on time by the end of the Northern summer, an executive at Gaztransport & Technigaz SA said.
  • Asia medium-range tanker rates rise on China's demand for diesel
  • French port union wants no-privatisation guarantee
Admiralty Casebook
  • Ruling on deadfreight overturned
    THE English Court of Appeal last week overturned a High Court decision that a vessel owner was not entitled to 'deadfreight' from a voyage charterer because the vessel was unable to load all the cargo offered by the charterer because of draft restrictions at the berth.

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line, MOL split Asia-Latin America service into 2 loops
  • Maersk Line changes port rotation, adds vessel to MECL2
  • Tianjin Dongjiang port offers of 10 container services
  • Indian government tells container depots to refuse rice exports
  • Agility gains new China head, plans for future Asia Pacific growth
  • EPA reveals scheme to clean-up of American coastal and Great Lakes deep-draft ports
  • Liverpool's Peel Ports to build fresh produce CT, warehouse
  • Hong Kong Express Airways to launch five Japanese services
  • Hactl sees February airfreight throughput increase 1.8pc
  • UPS to increase capacity in China by 30pc by adding 747 and new branches
  • Qantas to increase services to US to 47 from March 27
  • Russia's state technology corporation seeks stakes in airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
  • E&Y fancies roping in foreign co. into proposed dredging JV
  • Baalu 'no' to dedicated facility for textile cargo at Major Ports
  • Box-Trans Logistics' CFS near Port Pipavav begins operations
  • Rlys to seek Chinese expertise in logistics parks, heavy haul operations
  • Govt spells out FDI policy for civil aviation sector
  • Rlys earns 14 pc more in 11 months of 2007-08
  • Chambers' non-profit making activities not to be taxed, clarifies CBDT
  • Nath NO to SEZ Act change
  • Rs 230 cr. to be released under TUFs by month-end
  • BRC module on duty drawback to be operationalised on April 1
  • Industrial growth rate decelerates

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Agility announces new head for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
  • MOL/"K Line" introducing two loops Asia-Mexico route
  • Swiss posts huge rise in operating profit
  • Rail Link Europe receives licence
  • Thiel Logistik rebranding

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • MOL goes it alone in product tanker market
  • ITF aids Ukrainian seafarers
  • Esvagt buys Falklands patrol ship
  • GL class for Vietnam boxship newbuildings
  • Bourbon's "very satisfactory" year

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Halifax Shipyard loses cruise ship order
  • Brian Chang sells major stake in Yantai Raffles
  • Canadian TSB issues final Queen of the North report
  • California to again enforce auxiliary engine reg

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • WSF ferry HIYU returns to service today
  • New year brings gains for freight services index
  • Port association schedules annual Spring Conference
  • Barbara Bush christens new OOCL container ship
  • Mitsui joining "K" Line in new Mexico/SAmerica run

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Maersk Line returns to black
    CARRIER makes profit but results still not satisfactory, says Maersk chief Nils Andersen.
  • Maersk's 2007 results to face APL benchmark test
  • Goulandris scales down London operations
    COMPANY to transfer bulk of work and employees to Greece but move not linked to non-dom tax issue.
  • Recession worries hit shipping stocks
    RECESSION fears send all leading equity indices lower but TUI and AP Moller-Maersk buck the trend.
  • Strikes won't put MCA's rapid response in the balance
    CHIEF executive Peter Cardy is confident that the MCA's contingency plans will enable it to operate as normal.
  • A test of true character
    THE handling of the sacking of Carsten Melchiors from BIMCO evokes clear implications of severe tensions at the top.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Horizon prepares for Guam growth
    PLANS by the US military to expand bases on the island of Guam have Horizon Lines projected expanded cargo growth in the region
  • 280 stranded on grounded ship
    AROUND 280 tourists were awaiting rescue from a cruise ship after it ran aground off the island of Poros, near Athens, the Greek authorities said today
  • Flight from the dollar
    EXPORTERS from two South American countries have become so concerned at the slump of the US dollar that they are to revert to their local currencies
  • VICT faces defeat
    COCHIN 13 March ' The chances of the long-awaited Vallarpadam International Container Transhipment Terminal near Cochin being commissioned according to schedule are fast receding
  • Oz owners welcome coastal review
  • Odense yard 'must make profit'
  • APM 2007 market share down
  • Congress to talk bilge
  • Møller boss questions dollar rates
  • Rescuers rush to grounded ferry
  • Cruise owners eye Korean yards
  • Cruise class barriers rising
  • Balearia launches ro-pax ferry
  • Explosion, one missing, six hurt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Maersk Line climbs back into black
    While 2007 showed drastic improvement over 2006's $568 million loss, A.P. Moller said the results were "unsatisfactory."
  • Employers reject ILWU stoppage request for May 1
  • Global shipping summit planned for Tokyo
  • Seattle port nets $73M
  • Volume, profit up at APM Terminals in 2007
  • Doha trade worth $120B
  • Horizon Lines appoints general manager for Guam
  • U.S. bribery probe cuts Panalpina 2008 outlook
  • Yusen invests in Vietnam
  • Transport index climbs
  • NYK splits Europe logistics

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • More woes as stocks slide, the dollar plunges and oil price spikes again
  • Seacastle buys Magnum-lease
  • Log-In tune in to the Amazonas jungle beat
  • Panalpina profits up 15% but US investigations cast a cloud
  • Maersk Line back in profit but global economic uncertainties threaten

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • FreeSeas buys handymax
    US-listed bulker owner adds eighth handysize to its fleet in a $65.2m deal.
  • Euronav inks fixtures
    Belgian tanker owner ties up three of its newbuildings in three- to seven-year charters.
  • The worst has passed
    JPMorgan analyst sees the company returning to the black, after a combination of negative factors gives Top Ships' a rough fourth quarter.
  • Euronav slashes dividend
    Belgian tanker owner cuts annual dividend from EUR 1.68 to EUR 0.80 after earnings fall.
  • Total not totally liable
    A top European judge says French company is not liable for Erika clean-up costs.
  • Brazil preps huge order
    Brazilian oil major Petrobras is planning to announce an estimated $10bn order for offshore supply vessels (OSVs).
  • Riverdance in steeper list
    New salvage plans are an order as winds push the Clipper ro-ro into a 100-degree list.
  • Top to offload tonnage
    Although Top Ships continues to deny broker reports that it is actively selling three suezmaxes, Evangelos Pistiolis says it is looking to sell older vessels.
  • Tankers look more bullish
    New York analyst's number crunching shows a slower fleet growth forecast than previously expected.
  • Chong fails in Vita bid
    Shareholders snub veteran investor's take-over attempts with less than a fifth offering their support.
  • Maersk not satisfied
    Danish giant says annual profit is largely in line with expectations but still unsatisfactory.
  • CSCL eyes more assets
    Li Shaode-led company preparing to take terminal division off its parent's hands.
  • Tough year for Top
    Red ink all-round for Evangelos Pistiolis-led tanker and bulker owner as fourth quarter and full-year losses widen.
  • Global offloads small tanker
    Malaysian owner sells 1991-built Hafetzah to Nigeria's Morlap for $3.125m.
  • Kleven wins the day
    Arbitration court rules for Norwegian shipbuilder in dispute with Aker Yards over sale of Floro.
  • Second time lucky for Top
    Nasdaq-listed owner to press ahead with reverse stock split after shareholders gave a green light to the move.
  • Nepline forced into double sale
    Tanker owner admits huge construction costs drove the sale-and-leaseback of two newbuildings.
  • More trouble for Robben ferry
    New vessel out of service with technical fault, following problem with small leak on launching in Cape Town.
  • Wenchong seals engine deal
    Chinese shipbuilder chooses Hudong Heavy to supply eight units for boxships due in 2010 and 2011.
  • Dry fire lifts Lauritzen
    Danish owner hails "best ever results" as dry-bulk booms and vessel sales swell coffers.
  • MHI raises target
    Japanese group aiming to more than double earnings from shipbuilding next year.
  • 23 missing off China
    Frantic search off Zhejiang province as ship sinks after crew make desperate plea for help by mobile phone.
  • Mercator heads Singapore slide
    Newly-listed owner sees its volatile stock lose nearly 13% to head list of city fallers.
  • Philippines probes bridge smash
    Authorities cancel safety certificate for tanker involved in hit-and-run.
  • Gulf blast leaves one missing
    USCG searches for crew member of diving support vessel after explosion near pipeline off Louisiana.
  • CIMC takes Yantai stake
    Shipping container manufacturer is to buy almost 30% of Chinese shipbuilder at major premium.
  • ASL inks repeat business
    DEME and AP Moller-Maersk unit Esvagt return to Singapore yard for orders worth SGD126m.
  • Irving loses Pearl cruiseship deal
    Delivery delay at Canadian yard forces US owner to look elsewhere for second vessel.
  • Tebma looks to new investors
    Larsen & Toubro, Great Offshore eyeing stake in expanding Indian shipbuilder.
  • Grand Bahama goes big
    Caribbean repair yard buys 310-metre floating dock from France.
  • TBS in record year
    Profits at US tweendecker specialist have more than doubled from a year ago on stronger rates.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • A.P. Moller - Maersk profit up 15%, box business turns "modest" profit
  • Danaos' profits soar as charter market tightens
  • Maersk said approvals for car carrier sales completed
  • MOL to quit long-range tanker pool
  • MSC adds New Orleans to West Coast South America service
  • Horizon matches Matson fuel surcharge increase
  • Maersk names new communications head
  • UPS acquires Romanian package agent, U.S. volumes tumble
  • Lufthansa's profit soars 106%
  • U.S. exports, Indian imports drive Cathay's February cargo gains
  • European rail freight users call for more dialogue with operators
  • NYK Logistics to open first warehouse in Moscow
  • Dallas logistics hub receives FTZ designation
  • Panalpina sees 15% profit rise in 2007, confident for 2008
  • CargoWise joins CIFFA
  • Protestors call on Long Beach officials to make port drivers employees
  • Evergreen's switch to APM's Portsmouth terminal not a done deal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Omer N arrived at Grenå
    Dansk Bjærgning & Bugsering is now close to have finished the salvage operation of the ill-fated coaster Omer N, which sank in October 2007 in the Baltic near Gedser. The largest part of the coaster has now been delivered in ...
  • Black clouds loom over City of London
    The British government's budget proposal on taxation of non-domiciled foreigners has been met by massive critique. Several organisations, such as Baltic Exchange and Chamber of Shipping claim that this will hit hard on City of London's position as the ...
  • PureBallast wins award
    Alfa Laval's PureBallast system has been awarded the 2008 Greenship Technology Award. The aim of the prize is to 'recognise and acknowledge the continued improvement in the effort to maintain the marine environment and mitigate the effects of shipping on ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Maersk profits climb but prospects 'uncertain'
    CEO speaks of ' complex outlook' and challenge of higher bunker costs.
  • 500 cst sales take a hit
    High-viscosity bunker volumes in Singapore down more than 15%
  • Judge questions major's liability for fuel oil spill
    Official says 'polluter pays' rule might exclude those who don't pollute 'intentionally or recklessly.'
  • Management changes at Gibraltar supplier
    General manager saying company was 'confident of growth'.
  • New Indonesian refinery could boost fuel oil supply
    Iran in partnership with Pertamina to build a 300,000 bpd refinery in Banten.
  • Singapore: Residual fuel stocks dip marginally
  • ConocoPhillips offers first fuel cargo
    Offer is made for loading from its newly leased Singapore terminal.
  • Supplier warns of tight Japanese market
    Buyers advised to secure their deliveries early during the next one to two months.

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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
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.
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
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
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
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.
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
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
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
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
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
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
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.
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
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.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
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
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
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.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
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
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
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
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.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
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Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
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MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
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PRESS REVIEW
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
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FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
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