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February 11, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Oil products stored in tankers at sea fall
    The volume of refined oil products held on tankers at sea has fallen in recent weeks and is likely to put more pressure on the clean tanker market already struggling with supply worries, analysts said on Tuesday.
  • Tianjin becomes homeport to cruise ships
    Tianjin Port in north China will open to international cruise ships for refuelling and maintenance in June this year, the port operator said yesterday.
  • Somali pirates free Panamanian-flagged ship
    Somali pirates said on Tuesday they have released a Panamanian-flagged ship and its mostly Indian crew of 26 after receiving a ransom of US$3.1 million.
  • Indian Ocean scientific research hit by piracy

Sched Netweb site
  • HK shippers vow vengeance on carriers that take 'unfair advantage'
  • Hong Kong Customs introduces new road cargo system in Shenzhen
  • MSC extends UK's Europe-Asia terminal charge from March 1
  • ICTSI services largest container vessel to call at the Philippines
  • CN announces new US$93.4 million Calgary Logistics Park
  • US Army's Joint Base Balad in Iraq opens expanded box repair yard
  • Hactl kicks off 2010 with 48.9pc increase in January volume
  • Guangzhou Airport Bonded Logistics Centre to rival HK
  • Philippines domestic air cargo volume up 8pc in 2009
  • Alaska Air Cargo implements TSA screening of seafood

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • P&O Ferrymasters is new partner in Logistics World Alliance
    The Logistics World Alliance (LWA), which is a network of strong European service providers, has welcomed a new partner into its ranks. P&O Ferrymasters joined the alliance on ...
  • SmartWay Logistics to manage Kimberly-Clark Europe's shipments
    Kimberly-Clark Europe and SmartWay Logistics have signed a long-term contract for transport management services. Kimberly-Clark is a leading global company and an indispe...
  • Emirates stops road construction and plans double-decker trucks
    The Dubai (UAE)-based airline Emirates has decided not build a road linking Dubai's two airports. Instead, Emirates SkyCargo will deploy double-decker trucks to transport...
  • JAL to choose partnership within Oneworld
    Japan Airlines (JAL) has decided to strengthen its partnership with American Airlines (AA). The carriers, both members of the Oneworld alliance, will jointly apply to the...
  • LAN starts new year with strong cargo surge
    LAN Airlines SA and its subsidiaries, one of the leading airlines in Latin America, has reported this year's first preliminary monthly traffic statistics. Cargo traffic shot up by ...
  • UPS starts pilot furlough process
    UPS plans to furlough at least 300 of its airline pilots, but is continuing its efforts to find a solution with the pilots' union that would avert or mitigate the layoffs...
  • World's largest cargo aircraft in Fairbanks
    The world's largest commercial cargo aircraft, the Ukrainian-registered Antonov AN225, stopped at Fairbanks international airport in Alaska (USA) on Tuesday at 10.00 in t...
  • Iata World Cargo Symposium 2010, Vancouver, 8-11 March 2010
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver (Canada) from 8-11 March 2010. The theme this year focuses on what it will take...
  • Famous Pacific Shipping names business development manager for USA-New Zealand trade
    Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) Ltd in Auckland (New Zealand) has appointed George Dobovanszky as business development manager with a focus on the development of the freight forw...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Australia bars Schulte ship with beetle on board
  • China to build sixth LNG carrier
  • China issues rules for offshore wind development
  • Dredge naming is royal occasion

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Bellingham waterfront group holding public information session
  • Port of Port Angeles to boost marketing effort
  • Crowley making management changes in Puerto Rico/Caribbean services group
  • Port of Seattle testing new plastic fender pilings
  • Boeing holds test flight of new 747-8 Freighter

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • South Korean yards urged to help struggling German owners
    Government wants yards to accept later deliveries and defer payments
  • Tanker owners face heavy losses
    Oversupply of tonnage and low rates produce poorer cash flows
  • OceanFreight arrests tanker on unpaid hire claim
    Latest Greek owner to take action against Zacchello-linked firm
  • Bari port head hits back at critics
    Francesco Mariani responds to criticism of port's cruise facilities
  • Diana fundraising effort hangs in balance
    Company's New York offering falls below $300m target

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • China's trade roars back
    CHINESE imports rocketed 85.5% in January, compared with that month of 2009, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Distress pool falls short
    THE PRIVATE equity component of Diana Shipping's distressed box ship venture has obtained significantly lower commitments than hoped
  • New Asia/Europe loops seen
    THE SCARCITY of container slots in the Far East/Europe trade is likely to ease in coming weeks, agency sources have told Fairplay
  • Shipping banks see more lending
    SHIPPING banks say they see potential for new loans in 2010, but capacity will remain constrained and relatively costly
  • US wholesale rise aids carriers
    SALES AT US merchant wholesalers increased for the eighth month in a row in December, in what might be the start of an export bump for ports and carriers
  • Statoil: more quality needed
    NORWAY'S Statoil today said offshore projects will have to meet new quality and cost-efficient requirements to remain competitive
  • Spanish port discounts quashed
    THE EUROPEAN Court of Justice has ruled against Spain's port tariff discounts for operators running services to Spanish islands and North Africa

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • House Committee Discusses Asian Carp Threat
  • NS Sees 'Weak' International Box Traffic in 2010
  • AEI Starts MD-80 Freighter Conversion Program
  • Blizzard Freezes Trucking in Pennsylvania
  • USPS Loses $297 Million on Holiday Mail Decline
  • Air France-KLM Lost $336 Million in Quarter
  • Decision Time Nears for BNSF, Berkshire
  • Trade Deficit Grows to $40.2 Billion
  • Fuel-based Index Shows Slowing Economy
  • Forward Air Fourth Quarter Shows Progress
  • American Commercial Lines Lost $12 Million
  • Lufthansa Cargo Eases Worker Cutbacks
  • India Port Volume Surged 6 Percent
  • Frankfurt Airport Cargo Soars in January
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Steadies
  • CSX Declares Force Majeure on Some Loads
  • Snow Stalls Freight in Northeast
  • EC Tells Forwarders of Cartel 'Objections'
  • BNSF Building Intermodal Business
  • Vitran Narrows Loss to $4 Million in 2009

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Logistics agents in legal trouble with EC
  • UASC includes calls at Yilport
  • CSAV Norasia joins the Asia rates party
  • Maersk ship makes a pest of itself
  • Davos-WEF agrees guidelines for supply chain carbon emissions

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Kayne takes more
    Investment firm Kayne Anderson now holds nearly 11% of Nasdaq-listed Capital Product Partners.
  • Let us prosecute
    Committee of unsecured creditors, including two shipowners, asks judge for authorisation to pursue fiduciary duty claims against Bender Shipbuilding execs.
  • Venture in doubt
    Palios-led Diana Shipping's containership foray said to be likely to fall through as company raises less than half of funds target.
  • Tanker arrested
    US-listed OceanFreight secures attachment order for the Montiron after Zacchello-affiliated company allegedly stops paying Pierre charter.
  • Safe is 'solid'
    Analyst says Safe Bulkers has minimal debt needs to finance its newbuilding commitments.
  • Solvang cuts divi
    Market uncertainty and "unsatisfactory" return from shipping activities leads Norwegian gasship owner to axe dividends.
  • Croats curtailed
    Bulker owner Uljanik Plovidba sees 2009 profit cut as costs increased.
  • Yard deal done
    Bergen Group completes sale of Swedish hull yard for small profit.
  • Alushta burned
    Russian cruise vessel badly damaged in fire at repair yard; one man in intensive care.
  • Japan holds 20
    Escobal bulker and Medstar containership on detention list for January.
  • Rio four face trial
    China alleges held Rio Tinto staff caused "serious consequences" for steel firms as court date imminent.
  • Bourbon lower
    French shipowner sees income slip by just over 10% on weaker performance at both bulkers and offshore.
  • Sevan sinks
    Norwegian offshore owner posts larger full-year loss as foreign exchange reverse devours higher sales.
  • Naikai unchanged
    Sales soar a third but nine-month profit remains steady at Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen.
  • Burgas bump
    Russian cargoship dragged aground in Black Sea storm off Bulgaria.
  • Hitachi piles it on
    Japanese shipbuilder posts large nine-month profit but warns of slowdown in final period.
  • Yen yield
    Japan's Namura Shipbuilding posts strong nine-month profit growth as revenues jump.
  • Fancy a job?
    India's Pipavav Shipyard wants to add nearly 7,000 workers over next three years.
  • Turkish trouble
    Istanbul-registered cargoship gets stuck off Croatia in Adriatic Sea.
  • Safe up on 2008
    Profits at Polys Hajioannou-led bulker owner almost double year-on-year due to lower derivatives losses.
  • Algoma aground
    Canadian bulker refloated after grounding in St Lawrence River with metal cargo.
  • Losing steam
    Japan's Kuribayashi Steamship falls to nine-month loss, but remains hopeful of upturn.
  • Research tie-up
    Teekay and Det norske to carryout further development work on new shuttle tanker concept.
  • Jaya jumps
    Troubled Singapore charterer and shipbuilder sees second quarter profits jump 32% on a year ago.
  • Channel charter
    Transeuropa takes LD Lines' Norman Spirit long-term for ferry run from UK to Belgium.
  • ITF in Grain Blitz
    Seafarers union is targeting bulk ships in Australia ports during bumper grain export season.
  • MISC in Dubai
    Malaysian shipowner opens Middle East office with eye on liner and halal industry sector.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Hanjin upgrades transpacific vessel sizes
  • CSAV to start Asia/Med service
  • Ship turned away from Australia
  • Cathay to add Moscow to network
  • DHL integrates Southeast Asia road network
  • Great Lakes iron ore trade improves
  • Customs, first sale specialist joins ST&R
  • EU serves forwarders on price-fixing probe
  • Agility enters plea on U.S. fraud case
  • EU court rules against Spanish port dues
  • Haiti's Terminal Varreux receives fuel
  • Shanghai restricting hazmats during Expo

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Sale of Landskronavarvet completed
    The Bergen Group's sale of its Swedish hull yard Landskronavarvet to neighboring 'resundsvarvet has been completed, the Norwegian maritime technology group says in a stock exchange release. The company has
  • Fewer tankers for storage purposes
    Oil traders' speculations in oil and petroleum product prices led to a record number of tankers being chartered as floating storage facilities last year. At the peak, almost 150 tankers
  • Prima Shipping and Meriaura acquire Tolkkinen harbour
    The Finnish shipping and logistics companies Prima Shipping Group and Meriaura Group have signed a letter of intent with Stora Enso about taking over the port at the closed-down
  • Bulker freed after ransom was paid
    The Panama-flagged bulk carrier Al Khaliq, with a crew of 26 (24 Indians and two Burmese), has been released after a ransom was paid. The Al Khaliq was hijacked

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • Fuel operations restored at Haiti's main terminal
    Now able to receive containerised cargoes following January 12 earthquake.
  • Sealub Alliance expands in the US and Canada
    Network will produce all marine products and support delivery operations.
  • EMSA report details marine pollution preparedness
    As ship traffic is expected to triple in the Baltic by 2017 a number of spill prevention projects get underway.
  • Rotterdam fuel grade prices stable
    One supplier fully booked until February 15 in Piraeus.
  • Fuel oil exports blocked at Rosbunker terminal
    Russian authorities stop exports from Baltysk.
  • Fuel oil spills in Russian ports
    Spills said to have occurred during bunkering operations.
  • Prices firm in Middle East hub
    Prices firm for second day in Fujairah.
  • Panama bunkering terminal expansion underway
    Project will more than double storage and barge loading capacity.
  • Work starts on Fujairah storage terminal
    Aurora promises 'state of the art' facility.
  • Bunker trading platform to go live
    Navitas Resources says its trading platform has successfully completed its trials.
  • Weak demand as prices firm
    Japanese market expecting little activity for the rest of the week.
  • CEPSA 'fully operational' at Huelva
    Puts in place new supply facilities with dedicated berth for its bunker tanker.
  • SGX targets 3 million mt fuel oil contract volume
    To achieve the monthly volume by end-2010; contract to start trading on February 22.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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.
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
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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.
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
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)
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
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
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