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BRIEFS

June 23, 2009

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*Shipping News* NOL's box volumes, rates seem to be bottoming out THE plunge in Neptune Orient Lines' (NOL) container volumes and average rates seems to finally have bottomed out in the May reporting period, with both figures rising slightly from the month before, although they are still down over 20 per cent from the corresponding period the year before. Port Klang poised to be LME distribution hub in Asia Port Klang is poised to become Asia's leading distribution hub for the London Metal Exchange (LME) following its accreditation as the exchange's Good Delivery Point, according to a report in the StarBiz.

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To 'inflate' container numbers Shanghai allows free box storage Taiwan charges 46 executives with fraudulently cooking box numbers Finland's Containerships increases bunker surcharges Yunnan accelerates construction of third Eurasia land bridge HK's Toll Global Forwarding appoints regional managing director 10+2 will cost US$20 billion a year, add 3 days to transits: US manufacturers Russia's Novorossiysk, Primorsk, St Petersburg join Europe's top 20 ports US congressional committee seeks US$500 billion road and rail upgrade Far East-Med weekly services cut 24pc since last year Continental: Biofuel cuts emissions 60-80pc, burns 1.1pc more efficiently Martinair Cargo deploys two KLM liveried freighters FedEx CEO: "Worst behind us", CFO: "Poised for growth in our second half"

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BOFBA re-instals Ramesh Jaisingh at helm during 56th AGM ABG Shipyard's Q4 profit rises by 13 pc EC selects IRS to partner in research project NYK achieves CO2 reduction goal Shipping industry wants corpus to draw funds from Students at AMET University get placements even as they study IMO against arming seafarers CMA CGM to upgrade Asia-Europe services ...extends port coverage between US & Caribbean Cape of Good Hope detour dropped as fuel prices rise Port of Tanjung Pelepas bucks trend NSB service makes first call at Shenzhen's Yantian Swire revamps Europe-Pacific with fast ships, new rotation ...Eastabout Round the World service sails via the Cape Hanjin launches Vietnam-US direct service Dumping duty on Chinese Vitamin C to continue Apparel exporters unite to recover dues from Arcandor Revised DTAA with Switzerland favoured Dismal apparel exports trend may continue Malaysia's Westports handles its biggest-ever boxship Ensure road link to Vallarpadam by March-official Zoom Developers' fresh bid for Vizhinjam ICTT rejected Paris Air Show sees major aircraft purchases taking off Railway freight loading up by 2.5 pc in May 2009 FinMin puts depreciation benefits under benign lens Sun may set on drawback scheme for cotton exporters Ficci stitches up a slew of must-haves for textile exporters Tap NHM funds to develop export facility hubs, Apeda urges state govt RBI, bank chiefs to meet on July 7 to finalise monetary policy Bidding norms for PPP projects revised, qualification criteria tightened Durables industry wants Customs, excise duty cuts India, US to consult stakeholders on how to dismantle trade barriers Seminar on India, Israel ties in agri tech

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JUNE 19, 2009
Navis granted AEO status The German company Navis Schiffahrts- und Speditions Aktiengesellschaft has been granted the AEO F certificate and has thus become a fully authorised economic operator. T... Aramex opens wholesale express network across Germany The Middle-East-based logistics service provider Aramex has opened new offices across Germany, further expanding the company's presence there and providing enhanced wholesale expre... Quadriga selects Kuehne + Nagel Global logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel has been selected by Quadriga, a leading provider of internet and entertainment services for the hotel industry across Europe and the Middl... Lagermax consolidates logistics services in Hungary Lagermax Spedicio Kft, a subsidiary of Salzburg (Austria)-based Lagermax Internationale Spedition GmbH, and Lagermax AED Hungary Kft phased in their new logistics te... Kaohsiung port rocked by 46 arrests Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted 46 port and shipping company officials on corruption and fraud charges for falsifying data to claim money at the island's largest port. The dire... Containerships upgrades its Med service Containerships, a leading short sea carrier, is upgrading its Mediterranean service. A third vessel will be deployed for the service that started last March. The new unit is the 1,... Cooperation between Charleroi and Dunkirk A shipment of 25 containers transporting ferro-nickel from New Caledonia recently arrived at the NFTI container terminal in Dunkirk (France). The boxes, which were loaded... ESC welcomes EC Communication on sustainable transport for the future The EU Commission is to be commended for its assessment to date of the future EU transport policy that meets the needs of a changing Europe. That is the view of the European Shippe... Air France group admits Canada cartel Following heavy fines in the USA for cartel behaviour, the Air France-KLM group now faces a multi-million dollar fine in Canada after the group admitted it participated in a c... TAP increases frequency to Angola The Portuguese airline TAP Portugal began flying ten times per week, instead of daily, from Lisbon to Luanda, the Angolan capital, on 19 June. TAP deploys an Ai... Hama Group goes into receivership The commercial vehicle lessor Hama Group and its subsidiary Hama Deutschland recently announced that it is insolvent. A court in Augsburg appointed Michael Jaff' as provisional rec...

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JUNE 22, 2009
Singapore "ready to act" on Kang Nam Safe Bulkers sells panamax Indian shipping seeks government loans Box thoughput will drop 20% - Shipping Association of Malaysia

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JUNE 22, 2009
Bill seeks immunity for mariners who wound or kill pirates Harris Pye and Sobrena to cooperate Signal International enters deck barge market USS names 2009 AOTOS honorees Allianz study says piracy best covered as war risk

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JUNE 22, 2009
Port of Everett marks reopening of upgraded Southwest Marina slips Port association pleased with transportation act blueprint Coast Guard Sector Portland to celebrate Auxiliary anniversary Port of Tacoma schedules series of educational workshops APL cargo container becomes medical facility

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JUNE 22, 2009
Greenpeace coal protesters board bulk carrier Activists stage a sit-in on Sir Charles Parsons, after boarding the British-flag bulk carrier while it was approaching Kingsnorth power station. Lauritzen reshuffle reveals move into offshore sector DANISH shipowner J Lauritzen has moved Anders Mortensen to head up a new division focusing on specialised offshore vessels.

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JUNE 22, 2009
Swire to lay off 200 workers SWIRE Shipping has ordered a major reorganisation and big layoff in response to continuing weakness in European and North American economies Manila's DoJ charges Sulpicio SULPICIO Lines today is facing more legal trouble from the Princess of the Stars sinking ' but this time from the Philippines Department of Justice Electric fence shocks pirates A PIRATE attack on a COSCO ship in the Red Sea has been thwarted using an electric fence, the IMB piracy reporting centre told Fairplay today Bomb explodes in Vigo A BOMB exploded today in the Spanish city of Vigo at the headquarters of a business association involved in talks over the industrial dispute between business executives and workers from the metal and shipyard industry UK holds greens in ship boarding GREENPEACE campaigners were reportedly arrested today after boarding a coal vessel bound for the Kingsnorth power station in Kent, southern England Singapore warns North Korea SINGAPORE would not hesitate to board and search a North Korean ship suspected of carrying weapons in its waters, a foreign ministry representative said today

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JUNE 22, 2009
Diesel Climbs 4.4 Cents to $2.616 Evergreen, NOL Deny Taiwan Fraud Charges Maersk Names New Head of Group Accounting AOTOS Awards Go to Kurz, Widdows, Coast Guard U.S.-India Trade Could Grow Eight-Fold Lufthansa to take over UK's BMI Amerijet Acquires SRX, Avialeasing Trade Group Seeks Anti-Bribery Enforcement Boxes Gain Share in Europe, as Volume Falls Economists Say Recession Will Last Through 2009 Maersk to Cut Investment in Ships APL Volume, Revenue Slide Chennai Terminal Opens

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JUNE 22, 2009
More rate hikes from Maersk SNCF to buy back control of Novatrans Swire calls it a day on RTW Survival-of-the-fittest: Malaysia's SAM Bunker surcharge rush

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JUNE 22, 2009
US stocks fall Only four shipping shares in positive territory in New York as Wall Street suffers sell-off. Stern lifted Titan Salvage lighters New Flame stern section enough to pull it out of the water off Gibraltar. Maersk hit again Portuguese navy to the reascue as Maersk Phoenix fired on by pirates in Gulf of Aden. Ferries collide High winds in Mexico's port of Mazatlan leads to crash between Baja Ferries and Transportacion Maritima de California ships. Offshore split J. Lauritzen separates its tanker and offshore arms as it bolsters its top management. GLDD upped Morgan Joseph analyst hikes price target for US dredging outfit Great Lakes Dredge & Dock. Wasted cover? Allianz backs call for piracy to be a war risk with suggestion there is money to be saved. Austal gloomier Shipbuilder warns of $18m in additional write-downs as Hawaii Superferry seeks to abandon its vessels. Canada holds duo Knutsen chemical tanker and New Front bulker make up short May detention list. Ikaros sells Greek owner is on the lookout for new tonnage following the sale of the 15-year-old bulker Ken Ocean. Stop press Greek shipowner Theodore Angelopoulos calls time on his media career, closing two newspapers and a radio station. Charged Philippines owner Edgar Go and missing captain stand accused over Princess of the Stars sinking. Greens hit bulker Discharging of coal from UK-owned ship halted after early-morning raid by Greenpeace activists. Attica orders Greek owner signs on at Daewoo in Korea for two ro-paxes. Oman inks VLOCs Oman Shipping Co has reportedly finally put pen to paper on four VLOCs at a shipyard in China. Stopford sells Clarkson Research MD halves his holding in London-listed shipbroker in $206,800 trade. Barrier broken Bangladeshi buyers take 1986-built tanker in scrap deal worth more than $300 per ldt. Steel spike May production rise is first real sign of demand recovery, Arctic Securities says, as it keeps dim long-term view on bulker market. Tanker grounds Nine crew saved from Colombo Queen's liferaft as lightning bolt lights up heavy seas off Taiwan. Korean contract SK Shipping wins $100m bulker charter deal from Korea Southern Power. Russian grounding No pollution reported after Vision Flot-operated tanker grounds in Scheksna river. Build your own New Zealand mulling scheme to let prisoners construct their cells from old shipping containers. Seven still held? Seychelles government says crew of hijacked yacht released but informed source says 'not yet'. Two more Russia's Krasnoye Sormovo follows up Kazakh order with deal to build tankers for Turkmenistan. Vessel tracked US navy destroyer tails North Korean cargoship suspected of carrying weapons to Myanmar. Transfield returns Hong Kong shipowner has handed back a supramax bulker to Michael Bodouroglou-led Paragon Shipping. Precious offloads Thai shipowner continues clear out of elderly dry bulk tonnage with sale of Pawitra Naree. Spending switch Nils Andersen says AP Moller-Maersk will divert resources from liner shipping to its oil terminals in the downturn. Wallem tie-up Hong Kong shipmanager teams up with Danish ship owning and investment group ID Maritime. Dung deal Vietnam's PV Trans wins exclusive contract to ship products from country's first refinery in Dung Quat Bay. Cosco attacked Crew of Chinese bulk carrier use electric cables and fire hoses to ward off 30-man pirate attack.

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JUNE 22, 2009
Swire ending round-the-world service Ship suppliers seeks to rid "rouge players" Protesters board ship in U.K. DHL-Lufthansa airline starts operations NIT League supports truckers House committee sets $500 billion surface transport bill goal Oberstar rejects two-stage reauthorization process Textainer expands container fleet Wind turbine blades blow into Port of Indiana

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JUNE 22, 2009
Japan's Gulf of Aden mission extended Japan's parliament has passed a law allowing Japanese warships to protect all commercial vessels in the Gulf of Aden and to fire at pirate vessels, but not at pirates themselves Greens Reefers sells duo Norwegian Green Reefers will sell the 7,726 DWT reefers Green Guatemala, built in 1992, and Green Costa Rica, built in 1991, to Caiano Shipping AS ' a company controlled by Green

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JUNE 22, 2009
North European bunker prices show sharp fall Meanwhile, mixed bunker prices in South Europe. Fujairah players look for new supply sources Indian refineries could fill the gap left by a decline in fuel oil volumes from Iran and Iraq. Lukoil buys 45% of ARA refinery Strategic refinery investment suits both Lukoil's European goals and majority-owner Total. Maersk to evaluate Suez route after peak season Bunker prices 'will be decisive' in deciding whether canal transits continue. Management appointment at Global Risk Management New Financial Manager will be part of the company's management team. Bunker prices falling in Asia Singapore and Hong Kong see double digit falls from an eight month high. Petrochina completes $1 billion deal Now owns 45.51% stake in SPC. O.W. Bunker strengthens Suez desk Says the Suez Canal 'is still key global bunkering hub' despite recent loss of trade. Storm grounds tanker off Taiwan Officials worried about risk of fuel oil spill. Russian shipping company 'still trading' President of OMG says decision to file for bankruptcy 'doesn't mean anything yet.' Chinese May oil consumption up 6% year-on-year Second consecutive month of year-on-year increases. Supplier resumes 380 cst supply at Kandla The grade had been unavailable for the past three to four months.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

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.

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

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

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

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

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

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

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