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April 22, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • First Ship Lease Trust buys 2 tankers for US$140m
    SHIPPING trust First Ship Lease (FSL) Trust is taking its maiden step into the crude carrier market with the acquisition of two 115,000 dwt Aframax class crude oil tankers from Turkey-based Geden Lines for US$140 million.
  • DHL aims to cut carbon emissions in operations
    AS one of the biggest players in the logistics industry, DHL is playing its part in the battle against climate change by aligning its initiatives with the 'GoGreen' climate protection programme of parent company Deutsche Post World Net.
  • Kuehne & Nagel Q1 profit jumps 19%
    Kuehne & Nagel International AG, the world's largest sea-freight forwarder, said first-quarter profit rose 19 per cent as air and sea shipments increased.
  • Gulf tanker rates rise on pirate attack
  • TUI to start talks on Hapag sale soon

Sched Netweb site
  • FEFC lines to raise rates from June on N Europe-Asia trades
  • Evergreen cancels China shipyard JV, appears to cancel megaships too
  • EU refuses to meet expense of US container security demands
  • APM Terminals signs RTG crane deal with Shanghai's ZPMC
  • CKYH to focus on competitiveness, service coverage in 2008
  • French dockers fight privatisation, appeal to Sarkozy
  • Malacca Strait improves as Nigerian coast becomes worst for ocean piracy
  • Transnet to invest US$1.8 billion in South Africa on box terminals
  • Great Wall Airlines appoints former SIA pilot trainer as operations vice president
  • DB Schenker adds extra weekly flight on Dubai-Toledo route
  • AeroLogic, Lufthansa reach deal on simulator pilot testing
  • Worldwide Flight Services appoints North American cargo chief

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line & MISC in vessel sharing pact in S-E Asia-NZ trade
  • Maersk Line enhances WestMed service
  • Shanghai set to overtake Singapore as LARGEST container port
  • South China Sea plunges into turbid waters
  • Evergreen Line starts run between Taiwan & Vietnam
  • Safmarine effects high-level changes in Africa region
  • CMA CGM & NYK Line open Duisburg box terminal
  • CMA CGM to run gigantic Marseilles drydock
  • US box shortage threatens export boom
  • Crowley acquires Jensen Maritime
  • Oman earmarks $ 4 bn for fleet expansion
  • Carriers contemplate rate hike as Asia-Europe trade slips
  • Govt's new dredging policy draws flak
  • MoS' proposed shipyard may retain HSL name
  • Reliance power plans shipping subsidiary
  • GE Shipping delivers Jag Praja
  • High-powered committee keen on early execution of projects at JN Port
  • Fire drill conducted at VCT as part of National Safety Week
  • Hectic development of ports under way in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra & Tamil Nadu
  • Krishnapatnam port berths 1st vessel
  • MPs' panel proposes ports & shipping regulator
  • Bulk goods producers to be invited to develop captive rail terminals
  • Jawahar Customs felicitates & honours top performers, handlers & deliverers
  • Indirect tax mop-up at Rs 2,79,000 cr.
  • FTP proposals positive & practical, asserts SRTEPC chief

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 21, 2008
  • Kirkwood and Noyes, BA directors, are leaving the airline
  • Joint WHL and "K" Line service
  • New Emirates destinations
  • New Swiss WorldCargo intercontinental flights
  • Duisburg Trimodal Terminal D3T opens
  • TransRussia 2008, Moscow, 22-24 April, ITJ booth no. 8.2-F01

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 21, 2008
  • New Somali piracy warning from IMB
  • Unions to to block arms ship
  • US anti-trust probe widens
  • Golar's Dubai FSRU deal
  • Officer fined for death charges
  • New UK offshore support base
  • Schat-Harding's record order book
  • Union worried by EU probe

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 21, 2008
  • Transocean President and COO steps down
  • Unions move to block unloading of Zimbabwe arms cargo
  • Spain sends frigate to aid hijacked Tuna vessel
  • Eitzen Chemical sells newbuild quartet

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 21, 2008
  • Port of Newport applies for Marine board grant
  • New Coat Guard cutter completes acceptance trials
  • US executive pleads guilty to fixing marine hose prices
  • Customs officials discover harmful pests in Seattle shipment
  • New captain for Cal Maritime's GOLDEN BEAR training ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 21, 2008
  • Shippers 'not behind' Puerto Rican price probe
    SHIPPERS in the trades at the centre of an FBI probe have not complained about over-charging.
  • Brussels questions P&I exemption renewal
    EC could probe automatic renewal of International Group P&I Clubs' exemption from competition laws.
  • The ageless Queen
    THE longevity of QE2 is a minor miracle, considering what has taken place in shipping since her maiden voyage in 1969.
  • It's all about success
    THERE are gains for all when large shipowners contract access to repair yards, as CMA CGM did with Marseilles-Fos.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 21, 2008
  • Maritime university for Chennai
    A BILL seeking to set up a maritime university in Chennai has been moved in the Indian parliament
  • MPC secures mega ship loan
    HAMBURG KG house MPC Capital has obtained debt financing for nine 13,100teu 'new panamax' container ships, ordered at Hyundai
  • Reliance to set up shipping company
    RELIANCE Power is planning to float a shipping subsidiary to transport coal to India to feed two huge power projects it is setting up, one in Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and the other in Shahapur in Haryana
  • Mystery as 'arms ship' vanishes
    MYSTERY surrounds the whereabouts of the general cargo ship An Yue Jiang, which raised anchor and sailed from the Durban out anchorage on Friday evening, moments before the sheriff of the court arrived to serve papers to the vessel ordering it into port

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 21, 2008
  • TUI plans to approach Hapag-Lloyd suitors by June
    The company says it is working with three financial advisers on the sale of the German container line.
  • China Shipping to expand in Seattle
  • CN profit dips
  • Portland's container volume surges
  • Jaxport, Hamburg Sud in expansion talks
  • Nehru to add third box scanner
  • $155 million provision plunges Cargolux into the red
  • Bill would license AES users
  • Senators express concern with first-sale change
  • Capt. Arthur Erb, former Eller Stevedoring chief, dies
  • French ports face Wednesday strike

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 21, 2008
  • Dafeng link boost for Busan
  • Puerto Rico price-fixing investigation extends to other Jones Act carriers
  • Next stage underway in Melbourne deepening
  • French ports face a Wednesday strike
  • Kuehne + Nagel posts encouraging Q1 results despite 'challenging' year fears

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 21, 2008
  • Dervish delight
    Religious dance enthrals early-comers to Istanbul but will a focus on crewing and the environment leaves heads in a spin?
  • A slice of Turkey
    Intertanko descends on Istanbul for its annual tanker bash and TradeWinds TV is there to survey the scene.
  • TBS snaps up Stellar's North Star
    US bulker and tweendecker owner pays $34m for a Dubai-controlled handymax.
  • Danaos boxship profits soar
    First-quarter earnings plunge without bulk carrier gains, but John Coustas-led company's earnings on the boxship fleet jump by 31.8%.
  • Cocaine hidden on cruiseship
    US drug customs officials seize 26 bricks of the illegal drug on a Royal Caribbean cruiseship.
  • Senator pushes cruise law
    US lawmaker Richard Durbin proposes restrictions on discharges from cruiseships, which he calls "massive ocean polluters".
  • Tanker outlook brightens
    Dahlman Rose equity analyst hikes his second-quarter rate outlook for the wet sector.
  • General Maritime outlook cut
    Cantor Fitzgerald analyst lets air out of her first-quarter forecast for New York-based tanker owner.
  • Teekay LNG selling shares
    Teekay Corp offshoot puts 5 million shares on offer and discloses more capital infusions that could bag $213m.
  • Vafias bags third MR
    StealthGas splashes $57.5m on product carrier resale under construction in South Korea.
  • Jacobsen leaves Green Reefers
    CEO steps down with immediate effect to be replaced by chairman Toril Eidesvik.
  • Photo flood
    Entries are starting to pour in for TradeWinds' Maritime Photographer of the Year contest.
  • Grindrod profit to soar
    South African bulker and tanker owner notifies market of possible 75% jump in first-half earnings.
  • HSH defies crunch
    German bank leads $1.1bn loan syndicate for MPC's 13,100-teu boxships at HHI, with deal for ninth vessel emerging.
  • Officer fined over fatal fire
    Chief mate found guilty after incident in Canada on Ugland shuttle tanker.
  • TUI on the offensive
    Board brands Fredriksen's attempts to oust chairman as destructive as it confirms potential buyers of Hapag-Lloyd will be welcomed around the table within two months.
  • Peak charge for FEFC
    Boxship conference pushes up Asia to Med rates with summer surcharge.
  • Eitzen cashes in on resales
    Four chemical units ordered in Korea on opportunistic basis last year will see owner make quick $12.5m profit.
  • VLCC fired on off Yemen
    No injuries reported but fuel spilled after NYK tanker hit by pirates' rocket in Gulf of Aden.
  • Smith ends waiting game
    Golar LNG chief confirms $450m Dubai contract for company's fourth FSRU.
  • Garware goes long-term
    Indian offshore owner ties up newbuilding on a three-year deal.
  • Interpol tapped on Rezzak search
    India's shipping ministry asks for help to determine fate of cargoship lost in Black Sea.
  • Q-Ship in profit drop
    Doha-listed gas carrier and tanker player sees first quarter net slashed by 29%.
  • Reliance eyes capesize order
    Indian energy group set for $1.2bn entry into shipowning with larger bulkers soon to be slated.
  • An Yue Jiang Angola bound
    Cosco ship carrying arms for Zimbabwe now heading for Angola after South African legal action.
  • Tianjin Marine fears the worst
    Chinese boxship owner says it expects to register loss in first quarter of 2008.
  • FSL snares Geden pair
    Singapore business trust agrees sale and leaseback of two aframax tankers with Turkish owner.
  • HHI not in Daewoo running
    Massive Korean yard tie-up looking unlikely as Hyundai Heavy says it has not considered buying smaller rival.
  • Roll up for Gulf Navigation
    Dubai tanker owner's shareholders approve move to allow overseas investors to hold up to 20% of its stock.
  • Bulker owners ink quickies
    Hellenic and FreeSeas tie-up handymax and handysize bulkers on short time charters.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 21, 2008
  • U.S. Justice Department probes Jones Act lines
  • Evergreen shuffles transpacific network
  • Frew quits GE SeaCo
  • FSL Trust buys, leases back two crude tankers
  • New container service between Busan, Dafeng
  • Cathay Pacific to add Houston, Miami to cargo network
  • AirBridgeCargo selects general sales agents for Vietnam, Korea
  • German inland container terminal open
  • Ag exporters grapple with containership space crunch
  • Ag shippers await next steps in U.S.-South Korea trade relations
  • Ex-Im bank frees up $2.2 billion to help U.S. exports in India
  • Banana-laden container set ablaze by Philippine rebels
  • Man acquitted for forgetting machine gun in trunk of Porsche
  • Bill calls for enhanced AES to block inadvertent illegal exports
  • Kuehne + Nagel's 1st quarter profit up 18.5%
  • Panalpina warns of heavy first quarter loss
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach box volume down 7.6% in March
  • Clydeport pilots take strike action
  • Eurogate orders 48 Kalmar straddle carriers
  • Ports America Group shifts assignments in U.S. Southeast

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 21, 2008
  • Swedish coast guard to team up with US counterpart
    The Swedish minister of defence Sven Tolgfors and the head of the US Department of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, has agreed on a closer cooperation. The aim is to sign a letter of intent later this year including a closer ...
  • Nordane orders more Canadian tugs
    Nordane Shipping, Svendborg, has signed up with Irving Shipbuilding Industries in Quebec, Canada, for another four tugs of two different types. The tugs will follow the deliveries of five tugs ending in 2006 with Stevns Icequeen. The new contracts are ...
  • Alarm over substandard newbuildings
    The record-high demand for newbuilt ships and the emergence of new shipbuilders without prior experience are direct threats against the last 15 years of progress in safer ships. Speakers representing shipbuilders, classification societies and shipowners were unanimous in their ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 21, 2008
  • Shell lubricants return to Port Colborne
    Exclusive distributor Westpier Marine aiming to sell Shell products 'from Thunder Bay to Halifax'.
  • French ports face ongoing disruption
    Bunker supplies can be promised only 'four hours' ahead
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • Fujairah's tank farms pose 'challenge' for emergency planners
    Oil companies urged to asses their operational risks and to put emergency plans in place.
  • O.W. Bunker expands risk management team
    Group says unpredictable market dynamics has increased demand for risk management expertise.
  • Ship with weapons cargo 'running out of bunkers'
    Ports in South Africa urged to look out in case ship attempts to obtain fuel.
  • Leading shipping line has bunker costs 'in control'
    CMA CGM official says it has relied on the 'bunker adjustment factor' and hedging.
  • Rotterdam market firm
  • Alliance makes reducing bunker consumption a priority
    Shipping lines want to cut bunker bills and ship-generated pollution.
  • Oman supplier welcomes new trader
  • Australia supports sulphur cuts
    The government hopes to see 'significant health and environment benefits'.
  • Philippines to revoke single-hull licenses
    Tank operators still negotiating for extension of April 30 deadline.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
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
TRUCKING
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.
SHIPPING
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.
SEAFARERS
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
SHIPPING
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
PORTS
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
SHIPPING
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
TRANSPORTATION
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
INSTITUTIONS
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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.
SHIPPING
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%
SHIPPING
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.
ACCIDENTS
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
PORTS
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
ACCIDENTS
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.
ACCIDENTS
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
COMPANIES
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
PORTS
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%
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
PORTS
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
SHIPPING
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)
SHIPPING
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
PORTS
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
POLICY
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.
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
POLICY
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.
POLICY
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.
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
POLICY
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
POLICY
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.
POLICY
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
ACCIDENTS
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.
ACCIDENTS
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.
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
ACCIDENTS
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.
SEAFARERS
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
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
ACCIDENTS
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.
Due to the national journalists' strike proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, which our editorial staff is adhering to, no news will be published by our newspaper today.
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
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
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.
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
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
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
PORTS
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
LOGISTICS
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.
COMPANIES
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
SHIPPING
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
MARITIME SERVICES
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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.
ECONOMY
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
FREIGHT TERMINALS
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
CRUISES
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"
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
PORTS
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
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
POLICY
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.
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
SHIPPING
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
PORTS
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
NEWS
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
CRUISES
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
SHIPPING
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.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
PORTS
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.
YACHTING
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
CRUISES
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
TRUCKING
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
SHIPYARDS
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
YACHTING
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
TRUCKING
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
INDUSTRY
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
SHIPPING
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
ACCIDENTS
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
ENVIRONMENT
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
PORTS
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
TRADE
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
PORTS
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
SHIPPING
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
PORTS
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
SEAFARERS
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
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
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
MEETINGS
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
››› 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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
SHIPPING
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
PORTS
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
PORTS
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
SHIPPING
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
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
COMPANIES
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.
OFFSHORE
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
AWARDS
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
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