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December 10, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Vale's mega ships to stall maritime recovery for years
    The rollout of the world's largest dry bulk carriers by Brazilian mining giant Vale in 2011 will slash the cost of shipping commodities and choke off a recovery in the freight market for years.

Sched Netweb site
  • DHL's LCL Shanghai-Atlanta LA bypass 'cuts transit 7 days'
  • No more saved in HK ship-barge collision, search continues
  • Dimerco Express opens fourth office in Vietnam
  • ECU LINE expands INTTRA network following pilot
  • US-India trade hits US$38.5 billion in 2010
  • Freight rate hikes seem unlikely in January due to high inventory levels, modest capacity cuts
  • Aloha Air Cargo adds two Saab 340 turboprops
  • Cargo aircraft clips wing of passenger jet at O'Hare
  • Over 30 Chinese airports to get connected with high speed rail

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cma Cgm Christophe Colomb becomes 100th megaship to call at Le Havre Port
  • Fraudsters too come on board!
  • S.O.S. number for stressed seafarers
  • Ship movements resumed at KDS
  • Bids invited to sell imported pulses
  • MMTC to export pig iron
  • Tea exports decline
  • Trade treaty with EU not to curtail pharma exports
  • 12 cos pick up RFQ papers to develop Vizhinjam port
  • KPT issues LoIs to three companies
  • From scaffold to lofty pedestal-Saga of a US co.
  • 'Easy exit scheme' to be revived
  • Ficci wants stimulus packages to continue
  • FinMin keen on more transparent road project auctions
  • IMF chief lauds India's stand on capital inflows
  • It'll be $ 220 bn, asserts Fieo
  • Limit for duty-free import of samples hiked
  • On fast track to inflation, current account deficit?
  • PMI for Nov. '10 rises to 58.4
  • Question now: By how much will export target be exceeded?
  • Rider for pulses processing units in SEZs
  • UK envoy sees big business potential in North-East
  • Climate now a business bother

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2010
  • Tallink group improves its cargo performance in November
    The Tallink group transported 26,408 freight units (+18%) in November. The key figures for the first quarter of the 2010/2011 business year also showed the centre's positive develo...
  • Turnover in Germany's inland waterway industry decreases in 2009
    Germany's federal statistical office has reported that the nation's enterprises engaged in inland water transportation activities generated sales of EUR 1.27 billion in 2009, a dec...
  • Port of Long Beach and Panama Canal Authority sign agreement
    Officials representing the port of Long Beach and the Panama Canal Authority recently agreed to a series of efforts to promote trade between Latin America and the USA. The two auth...
  • Groupe CAT wins BMW contract in UK
    Groupe CAT has won a major new long-term contract from the BMW Group in the UK, becoming the latter's technical services provider at sites in Thorne (near Doncaster) and in Oxford....
  • GAC expands UK network with new Sheffield office
    Sheffield is the latest city to be added to the GAC Logistics UK network, with the latter opening its doors for business in the city located in Yorkshire (England). GAC's offices a...
  • Turners Shipping joins BDP Global Network in South Africa
    Turners Shipping, based in Durban (South Africa), joined the BDP Global Network on 1 December, and will now represent the US global logistics provider BDP International's network i...
  • German airfreight volumes hit 3 million t in three quarters
    German airports handled 3 million t of airfreight in the first three quarters of 2010, according to data released by the German federal statistical office (Destatis) on the occasio...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • House approves Navy 20 ship LCS buy
  • Cunard appoints first woman capatin
  • Sietas books order for wind farm jack-up
  • Three Iranian ships set for Sheriff's sale in Singapore

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • Angeles Composite Technologies eyes Port Angeles industrial park
  • Condor Airlines plans Frankfurt flights from Sea-Tac
  • NewLead Holdings adds new Kamsarmax vessel
  • Corps closing Columbia locks for extended maintenance work
  • Four USMMA midshipment earn Crowley Memorial Scholarships

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • Isle of Man shelf companies to be wound up
    Finance vehicles to close after US Treasury Department alleges links to Iranian line IRISL
  • An insider's guide to Iran sanctions
  • Back to the 1980s for the development of bonds
  • Investors head where wind blows
  • FMC to collect container line deployment data
    Move part of an industry-wide effort to avoid capacity shortages or transport...
  • Antitrust debate goes on despite Oberstar...
  • Ice-class aframax rates skyrocket ahead of freeze
    Charterers pay top dollar to shift crude from Baltic Sea ahead of bad weather...
  • The Week Ahead Medium range tankers under pressure in Atlantic
    Price window to ship gasoline from Europe to the US closes
  • Market searches for fourth-quarter boost

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • Panama Canal reopened
    THE PANAMA Canal has reopened, a day after flooding forced its closure for the first time in more than two decades
  • Venezuela, Cuba warnings WikiLeaked
    US EMBASSY cables divulged by WikiLeaks have suggested that Venezuela's oil expropriations backfired disastrously and that Cuba is on the brink of bankruptcy
  • Paraguay's trade blocked
    RIVER trade to and from landlocked Paraguay has been at a standstill for more than 40 days because of a union blockade, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Eurochem acquires rights for Ust-Luga terminal
    EUROCHEM, one of Russia's largest fertiliser producers and exporters, has acquired the rights to ship from the Baltic seaport of Ust-Luga, it told Fairplay today
  • Chennai clearing box glut
    CHENNAI Container Terminal officials said they hope by tomorrow to clear a huge back-up of import containers that mounted during a strike
  • US adopts box findings
    THE US government has formally adopted recommendations addressing box liner capacity shortages for US exporters
  • Mica confirmed as US House T&I chief
    JOHN MICA was confirmed by his fellow Republican congressmen as the new chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee yesterday
  • US 'game' weighs routes
  • OceanFreight rocked
  • Capesize rate hit seen
  • 'Christmas tree' clarity withdrawn in US
  • M&As seen constricting China's yards
  • Faina truth revealed
  • Hanjin seeks rate rise
  • Flooding closes Panama Canal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • Seaway Cargo Shipments Gain 19 Percent
  • FedEx Freight Cuts Canada-U.S. Transit Times
  • American Cargo Pilots Arrested for Smuggling
  • Obama Says U.S. on Track for Export Goal
  • CRST International Promotes Gannon, Hires Labrie
  • Congestion Slows Chennai Exports
  • DOT Sends Wisconsin, Ohio Rail Money to Other States
  • Independent Container Line Restructures U.S. Sales Team
  • FMC Capacity Investigation Prompts Further Study
  • House Passes Food Safety Bill
  • Jaxport OKs Hanjin Terminal Contract Negotiations
  • Napolitano, Air Cargo Firms Hold Security Talks
  • Lufthansa November Cargo Jumps 18.2 Percent
  • Panama Canal Reopens After Flooding
  • UPS Eyes Small-Medium Sized European Acquisitions
  • Container Ship Charter Rates Fall 30 Percent
  • Hanjin Announces 2011 Asia-Europe Rate Hikes
  • Q&A: The CSA 2010 Initiative
  • Ryder System to Buy Total Logistic Control

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • TUI confirms time is right to get out of Hapag-Lloyd
  • Deutsche Bahn inks MoU to develop China's rail
  • Ransom drop pre-empts tanker release
  • Cancun: 'more action less talk required'
  • Zim Line up but still down

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • The million dollar club
    Elena Mavrogonatou-led wealth management outfit from RBS and Coutts has $1m entry level.
  • Great Eastern seals sister deal
    Indian owner wraps up raid on another of Greek products tanker, brokers say.
  • Cosco tanker held in charter row
    Chinese vessel seized in Hong Kong over newbuilding dispute with Germany's Hermann Dauelsberg.
  • Panama Canal reopens
    Ships resume passage through vital Central American waterway following closure due to flooding.
  • Saudi silent on release
    Naval force confirms TradeWinds' Tuesday report of Al Nisr Al Saudi freedom but owner mum on issue.
  • Gwadar port deal goes to court
    Regional Pakistan government wants PSA's 40-year concession to run terminal scrapped.
  • Tankers chopped at Mipo
    One or more Asian owners axe chemical tankers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard with $76m lost.
  • Polys cans VLCCs at Hyundai Heavy
    Greek owner Polys Haji-Ioannou chops tanker twins at Seoul-listed shipbuilder, completing his exit from the sector.
  • Ferry link hopes dashed by cuts
    Chances of lauching new service between Scotland and Northern Ireland dwindling due to budget reductions.
  • One dead in tanker smash
    Two more crew from sunken Jan De Nul dredger missing after collision with Crystal Topaz in Westerscheldt river.
  • Norborg nets Norden VP role
    Dane's dry-bulk chief says appointment of second vice-president "not a strategic change".
  • Floods close Panama Canal
    Vital South American waterway shuts for first time in 20 years due to severe weather.
  • Louis cruiseship in U-turn
    Louis Majesty heads back to Malaga after passenger boarded wrong vessel.
  • OceanFreight details sales
    US shipowner offloads aframax and three bulkers as third quarter results slip due to asset disposals.
  • IRISL denies French loan failure
    Iranian owner's boss Mohammad Hossein Dajmar says three boxships were not seized because of default to Credit Agricole.
  • Tug attacked off Singapore
    Ten armed robbers board vessel in the early hours of Wednesday just west of Jurong Island.
  • Body found in sunken barge
    Third crewman confirmed dead after collision with tanker off Hong Kong.
  • ITC overhauls VLCC sales offer
    Bond affiliate of John Fredriksen's Independent Tanker Corp revisits auction of Frontline pair as charters near completion.
  • DSME wins offshore orders
    South Korean shipbuilder confirms orders for a drillship and a semi-submersible drilling rig.
  • NOCC notches up another deal
    Lars Solbakken-led owner boosts its buying power after shedding shares in one of its older vessels.
  • Smokes smuggled on Spanish ferry
    Stash of cigarettes found in Colombian passengers' suitcases on Volcan de Tijarafe.
  • Ferry saves African migrants
    Acciona's Juan J Sister picks up 44 people from inflatable boat off Spain.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • FMC urges shipper-carrier collaboration
  • Hanjin to raise Asia/Europe rates in 2011
  • DHS begins advance data pilot for air cargo
  • Air cargo executives meet with DHS secretary
  • CBP snuffs Cuban cigars at Chicago O'Hare
  • Virginia helps restart rail-barge
  • NFL doesn't sway Norfolk Southern worker
  • Produce shippers: Food safety bill 'bittersweet'
  • Ryder buys logistics firm from grocer
  • N.Y.-.N.J. port modifies infrastructure fees

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • Saudi Arabian vessel freed
    The Saudi Arabian-flagged product tanker Al Nisr al Saudi has been freed after being held by pirates for several months, reports EU Navfor. It is unclear whether any ransom
  • Growing demand for offshore vessels
    The demand for offshore service vessels (OSV) is growing, according to Germanischer Lloyd. There are some 2,500 offshore service vessels worldwide and steady growth is projected from now through 2020
  • Lauritzen Kosan takes delivery of LPG carrier
    Lauritzen Kosan has taken delivery of the first LPG carrier in a series of six units from the Chinese shipbuilder Yangzhou Kejin in Jiangdu. The vessel has been named Helle
  • Last docking at Fredericia
    T'rntank AB's chemical and product tanker Tarnbris, 11,289 DWT, will most likely be the very last vessel to dock at Fredericia Shipyard. At the end of the this week, the
  • Japan prepares rescue mission for ailing yards
    The Japanese government will use subsidies and tax cuts in a bid to help its struggling shipbuilding industry. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will shortly announce comprehensive

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • Prices stable in Fujairah
    High volumes and strong buying interest reported in the Suez market.
  • Rotterdam market steady
    Other European markets see softer bunker prices.
  • Lukoil refinery to 'get rid of' fuel oil
    Gazprom Neft also mulling building a hydrocracker at plant that is currently a major source of bunker fuel.
  • 'Big change' in attitudes to LNG
    Shipowners are increasingly warming to the idea, according to DNV.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks rise 8%
    Slack demand offset low Western arbitrage inflows.
  • Bunker prices lack direction
    Mostly low demand at Asia's key bunkering hubs on Thursday, according to traders.
  • More share buys for Andatee CEO
    Has acquired a total of $0.24 million of shares to-date as part of a $0.5 million share repurchase plan.
  • Work to start on Vitol oil terminal in Cyprus
    Terminal to have an initial storage capacity of 340,000 cubic metres for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil.
  • Chemoil may lease Fujairah terminal to Glencore, Itochu
    Chemoil, GPS plan to retain some capacity for their own operations, says CEO.
  • Russian oil majors to keep 'equal' bunker share
    Lukoil and Gazpromneft to have equal share of low sulphur fuel supply in Russian Baltic ports.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
SHIPPING
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
PORTS
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
PORTS
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
PORTS
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
SHIPPING
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
SHIPPING
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
SHIPPING
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
SHIPPING
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
PORTS
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
SHIPPING
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
SEAFARERS
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
PORTS
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
CRUISES
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
SHIPPING
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
SHIPPING
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
SHIPPING
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ENVIRONMENT
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
COMPANIES
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
ASSOCIATIONS
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
ACCIDENTS
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
SHIPPING
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
SHIPPING
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
SHIPPING
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
SHIPPING
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
PORTS
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
SHIPPING
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
PORTS
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
SEAFARERS
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
SHIPYARDS
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
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
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
INDUSTRY
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
PORTS
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
PORTS
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
ASSOCIATIONS
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
LOGISTICS
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
LOGISTICS
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
INDUSTRY
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
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
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.
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