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BRIEFS

November 9, 2010

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*Shipping News* Tough year ahead despite China demand China's expanding appetite for foreign iron ore, coal, and grains will not be enough to lift the world's maritime industry out of its doldrums as it faces a flood of new vessels next year. Shanghai grants shipping licences to international shipbrokers The Shanghai government has granted trading licences to shipbrokers Braemar Shipping, Clarkson, and at least three other foreign firms, allowing them to trade in the local currency for the first time, Braemar's chief executive said yesterday. Global container industry regains confidence: Hanjin Confidence has returned to the global container industry, a key indicator of world economic growth, with shipping demand expected to outpace supplies next year, a senior executive said yesterday. Japan probes leaked YouTube footage

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UASC reshuffles AEC1, offers Asia, Mideast, EU loops Kenya acquits 17 accused pirates, Seychelles convicts 11, pirates kill yachtsman GFI Group in box derivatives, says 3PL, shipper interest high 'K' Line Baltimore boss embezzled US$371,383 by false billing French strike eases, though delayed pension strife continues IFW presents online petition to sink new EU trailer height limit CMA CGM tests non-wood eco-container flooring TNT quarterly profit shrinks in 'good, but not great year' US Army logistics strives to clear out Iraq battlefield - cost effectively US exports buoyed by low dollar, low rates, high capacity Etihad Airways refuses air shipments from Yemen, Somalia EU to unite security, efficiency after air cargo bomb threats UK re-screens air cargo from India, Pakistan and Iran Boeing gears up air cargo forecast after post downturn surge

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A. K. Gupta climbs SCI ladder to become Director of Tech., Offshore Div. SCIs Q2 net profit up by phenomenal 644 pc! UASC expands AEC1 port coverage, adds direct calls from India to North Europe Cabinet Secy satisfied with progress of Vallarpadam & Puthuvypeen projects Speakers offer strategic, efficient solutions for increased cargo handling Call for another green revolution Deals signed in Mumbai will create 50,000 jobs in the US-Obama India now attractive FDI destination, says Assocham India to create 7 lakh jobs in US-CII OECD-UNCTAD report extols India's financial reforms Reliance Power inks $ 5-bn MoU with US Exim Bank States want coal out of GST list UK offers Indian entrepreneurs a special visa APEC to refrain from competitive devaluations BRIC gets increased clout in IMF

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
PD Ports welcomes youngsters to its graduate training programme PD Ports recently welcomed four talented graduates to its team on Teesside. Gemma Holmes and Liam Callaghan are postgraduates who have completed their studies at Leeds Metropolitan... Lehnkering taking over liquid bulk business in Hörstel from Nijhof-Wassink On 1 November Lehnkering took over the liquid bulk business for rubber-lined equipment in Hörstel (Germany) from Nijhof-Wassink. This division of the Dutch company's German subsidi... K Line starting Honolulu service K Line is launching a connection between Asia and Honolulu HI (USA). The link offers slots on an existing service between Asia and the west coast of South America, operated by K Li... MOL transporting medical supplies for non-profit organisation Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd is set to cooperate with the non-profit organisation PH Japan in the maritime transportation of medical and health supplies, including masks to prevent infecti... Tiaca, Iata, Fiata and GSF to present single industry voice to regulatory authorities worldwide A letter of intent committing several trade associations to working towards the formation of an industry advisory group facilitated by Tiaca to ensure the air cargo industry has a ... Norbert Dentressangle completes Schneider acquisition The French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle has completed the acquisition of Schneider Logistics International's freight forwarding activity in the US and China.... DSV opens airfreight office in Rotterdam DSV Air and Sea has expanded its activities in the Netherlands by opening an airfreight office in Rotterdam. The company already has four air and sea freight offices in the Netherl... Steder Group and Hansaeng combine power for Thai plant The Steder Group, a member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in the Netherlands, was awarded a contract to handle the logistics for a petrochemical plant in Thailand. All ... Etihad celebrating seven years of service Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, celebrated its seventh anniversary on 5 November. Seven years of rapid growth have seen Etihad ope... Logistics industry celebrates centenary of first air cargo flight The world's first commercial cargo flight was undertaken by US aviator Philip Orin Parmalee, who had worked with the Wright brothers, 100 years ago, on 7 November 1910. His 65 mile... Panalpina I: corruption cases with US authorities resolved Panalpina has announced the final resolution of claims against it arising from an investigation by the US department of justice (DoJ) and the USA's Securities and Exchange Commissi...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Fuel scammer sent to slammer Wave power project moves forward ABS fleet sails past 170 million gt mark Harris swoops on Schlumberger satcom unit Yachtsman rescued from Somali pirates Pirates extort record ransom

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Port Tracker report finds slowing of container traffic Mitsui OSK Lines testing low friction paint on vessel hull Port of Everett schedules Holiday on the Bay event Port of Seattle earns national Green Fleet nod Crystal Cruises continues string of Conde Nast cruise line honors

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
UK coastguard plans rescue centre cutbacks Safety fears raised as organisation plans to reduce Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres UK coastguard braced for huge budget cuts UK's emergency towing vessels in hunt for new work Jobs freeze at UK maritime and coastguard agency Sadler calls for IMO to be more adaptive Lloyd's Register boss urges IMO to become quicker and more adaptive in tackling... Shipping groups set to join forces Glut of VLCC tonnage hits Saga's spot market earnings Norwegian owner posts $5.2m third-quarter loss Owners return to profit after spot rates... Bangladesh breakers back in action First sales reported to Chittagong in several months as 17 yards cleared to reopen Chittagong congestion hits box trades

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Pirate human shields feared PIRATES might be using human shields in escalating their war against shipping Ferry passengers stranded PASSENGERS are reportedly stuck today on a ferry off Scotland because of harsh weather 'K' Line adds Honolulu stop 'K' LINE is boosting its Trans-Pacific service from Asia by stopping in Honolulu on its route to the West Coast of South America NAT primes for Olsen battle TANKER operator NAT is digging in for lengthy arbitration with Fred Olsen in their dispute over a Suezmax newbuilding Offshore workers taken hostage GUNMEN have reportedly attacked an offshore rig and support vessel and taken five workers hostage off Nigeria Dover board blasts rivals THE DOVER Harbour Board today accused a rival bidder to run the port of making "unrealistic and undeliverable" promises to win the concession GE Shipping sees low tanker rates PROLONGED weak demand in Western countries, coupled with an increase in fleet supply, will put extra pressure on tanker rates, according to Great Eastern Shipping Essar raises debt for scheme Tangshan LNG gets official nod Rig builder boosts Sembcorp Zim sells Nigeria terminal stake Russia threatens new ban STX Pan Ocean seals coal deal Costly floods hit Thai ports Pirates free two tankers

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Wisconsin Rail Fight Heats Up Diesel Jumps 4.9 Cents to $3.116 per Gallon FedEx Adds Europe Forwarding Stations ODFL Seeks 4.9 Percent Rate Hike Suit Accuses Swift of Underpaying Truckers UP Plans 25 Percent Capital Spending Jump in 2011 US, India Agree on $10 Billion Infrastructure Fund US Imposes New Air Cargo Security Rules TNT Rebuffs Union Demands, Braces for Strike Brown Trucking Buys West Brothers BNSF Net Jumps 45 Percent to $706 Million DP World Updates $5 Billion Bond Prospectus Green NYK Ship Serves Hamburg PC Shipments Giving Way to Lighter Tablets MSC Hikes Europe-South Asia Surcharges UASC to Launch India-Europe Service DHL Poised to Grow Again After US Exit Airlines Face Big EU Air Cargo Cartel Fines APL Per Box Revenue Slips in October Dodging Discounts for Profit YRC's Next Steps Less Than Legal? Learning From Germany Clean-Trucks Case Shifts Gears Black Ink for Box Lines Triportite Marketing Rolling Out the Rail Grants Congress's Transportation Gridlock What Shippers Want Supply Chain Oil Slick Rail Demand Rumbles Freight's United Front Capacity Taking It Slow Pressures Mount on Truck Capacity Cargo Security Comes Under Scrutiny Zim Sells Nigerian Container Terminal Stake

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Panalpina settles US fines Stake in Lagos' TICT to change hands Record USD9 million ransom drop for release of VLCC Japanese trio launch Honolulu/Asia link 'Go for Growth' says Obama

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Eagle Bulk soars high Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner triumphs in the third as revenue climbs 75%. NATS mum on next move New York-listed tanker owner still has sights set on acquisitions but CEO Herbjorn Hansson is keeping cards close to his chest. Fairstar oils bond press Oslo-listed heavylift owner on the brink of shooting $52m worth of notes into the bond market. Chinese yard loses conversion appeal Guangzhou Dockyard fails in bid to appeal arbitration finding of fact in $69m VLCC to VLOC contract dispute. Ship & Shore forges scrap deal Pakistan claws its way back into demolition game as Nigerian products tanker hits the breakers. Stealth reels in fresh catch Harry Vafias-led StealthGas lands trio of time charters amid fanfare fuelled by rescue of four Chinese fisherman. Saga Tankers 'optimistic' for 2011 Deeper than forecast cuts and delays to orderbook behind Oslo-listed owner's positive view, CEO explains. Wilson injects $20m into terminal Chinese bank coughs up cash for equipment aimed at boosting capacity at port controlled by Brazilian shipowner. Pirated Izumi on the offensive An NYK-managed ship in pirate hands leads attacks on warship and Torm tanker. Offer costs Eidesvik $3.5m Reluctant takeover bid for Green Reefers chalks a few million off chairman Kristian Eidesvik's bank balance. Exec quits Excel Maritime Chief operating officer Charalampos Mazarakis quits New York-listed bulker owner just months after his arrival. NATS stays in the red in Q3 Herbjorn Hansson-led owner's third quarter dividend disappoints but its loss is in line with Wall Street forecasts. HMM preparing bid for HEC Korean shipowner to form consortium to take stake in country's biggest builder. Cargoship snags ferry's chains Cowes vessel put out of action after incident involving Norwegian ship off UK. CSB clinches Savannah ferry North Carolina shipyard will deliver 149-passenger ship to Georgia next September. Lauritzen Offshore IPO on cards Torben Janholt says Danish group looking to sell part of shuttle vessel and support ship business to boost investment. Louis Dreyfus departs Fairstar French shipowner books decent profit on its shares as Asian investor takes a huge chunk of heavy-lift owner Fairstar. Skuld moves into Lloyd's market Norwegian P&I club launches most significant diversification in long history as it becomes part of the London hull and energy market. Turkey in talks over Cyprus ban Secret negotiations reportedly taking place with EU to end bar on port calls from Greek Cypriot vessels. Songa follows Saga's lead Oslo-listed rig owner is the second Arne Blystad-led firm to report below consensus Q3 results today. Zim opts out of Tincan Island Israeli container line raising $154m by selling its 47.5% stake in Nigerian box terminal. Western India returns to profit India's biggest shiprepairer back to winning ways in second quarter after ABG takeover. STXPO wins domestic CVCs STX Pan Ocean to ship steaming coal for compatriot Korean Southern Power in deals worth $300m. Suspects walk free in Kenya Seventeen Somalis acquitted of attacking Greek-managed bulker Amira in May 2009. HJH doubles up after death German manager insists on two watchkeepers after crewman killed by conveyor belt in UK. Dockwise wants $100m for Semi Heavy-lift specialist plans rights issue to cover half the price tag of 'revolutionary' newbuilding. Turkish tanker spills lube oil Slick from Kardeniz spreads 700 square metres at Kiel in Germany. DP gears up for bond bonanza Dubai ports giant issues updated prospectus for $5bn debt offering to fund expansion. Sailor dies after gas leak A Filipino crewman has died and another was injured aboard a general cargo vessel while in drydock. Saga suffers in third Arne Blystad-led VLCC owner slumps to a loss on the back of collapse in tanker freight rates. Shell sticks with Atwood Oil major extends charter of US-controlled semi-submersible drilling rig working off Malaysia.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
UASC splits Asia/Europe loop Dockwise looks at bigger ship NOL: Rates down from recent peak YRC narrows loss Ryder names Pattek VP fleet marketing Obama backs more balanced regulatory climate Obama, Clinton promote exports in India, Australia President eyes infrastructure as job engine Zim sells stake in Lagos terminal

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
South Korean yards in bribery scandal 15 executives at South Korean Yards have been arrested by the police on suspicion of taking bribes. 12 of the executives comes from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and three are Norway supports IMO projects with USD 3 million IMO and the Norwegian Development Cooperation Agency (Norad) have signed an agreement according to which Norad will make USD 3 million available for projects "related to the protection of the

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Small gains in Fujairah Two players have 'tight inventories' for distillates. Bunker prices fall in Rotterdam Strong buying interest in Gibraltar. 'Bleak' future for operators who fail to consider alternative fuels More support for LNG as an alternative to residual bunker fuel. NYK's 'latest green vessel' on maiden voyage Developments in engine design means smokeless operation and lower fuel consumption. Gothenburg bunker players watching for changes Swedish business sold by Shell includes refinery that supplies LSFO and MGO to local bunker supplies. High sulphur fuel oil could 'disappear' Changing markets could make refiners 'reassess' their residual conversion capacity, says consultancy. IFO prices mostly down in Asia Demand for bunker fuel at key Asian ports mostly below average on Monday. Asia to see 16% more fuel oil imports in December December figures similar to October estimates. Brightoil eyes further expansion Taiwan, Greece, Japan and 'other countries' on company's radar, say company sources. World facing shortage of LSFO supply African continent 'only one' with supply surplus as demand increases due to ECAs and sulphur regulations, says Petrobras market analyst. Mass flowmeter 'natural progression' in measurement integrity Provides transparency, efficiency and traceability in the bunkering process, says ExxonMobil global head of marine fuel division.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

This is highlighted in a report commissioned by ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory.

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

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