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September 13, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Vale borrows US$1.2b for 12 new vessels
    Vale, the world's largest iron ore producer, said it plans to borrow US$1.23 billion from two Chinese lenders to finance the construction of 12 shipping vessels, taking advantage of falling borrowing costs to fund expansion.
  • Fire briefly halts shipping at large Venezuela refinery
    A fire tore through a dock where an oil tanker was loading on Saturday, briefly halting shipping at Venezuela's 310,000 barrel-per-day Cardon refinery days after a blaze shut another of the Opec member's oil units.
  • Pirates attack car carrier off Indonesia; crew unharmed
    Pirates boarded a Japanese auto transport ship and robbed its crew off Indonesia late on Friday, but no one was injured and the undamaged ship resumed its voyage, Japanese media quoted the transport ministry as saying.

Sched Netweb site
  • Global Shipper' Forum demands tough anti-trust laws in Asia
  • OECD sees box trade rising 10pc this year and 10pc next
  • China trade up 40pc to US$1.88 trillion in eight months
  • China strives to improve foreign investment climate: Xi Jinping
  • Taicang port launches two new services to Taiwan
  • ZIM levies US$250/TEU and $350/FEU atlantic rate hike
  • Maersk accused of anti-competitiveness at Gujarat Pipavav Port
  • Algiers congestion surcharge, and raft of others from MSC
  • North American demand for intermodal box shipments is booming
  • China Express Air resumes flights after close call landing
  • Cathay-Dragonair cargo up 13.1pc to 149,009 tonnes in August
  • Cargolux boosts transpacific, and adds 4th Taipei service
  • Locals to spend US$3.5 million on MidAmerica for Boeing plant
  • United Airlines sees RPMs rise 2.5pc in August

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DCI to pay 30 pc dividend on Rs 70 cr. net
  • SCI follow-on offer likely in Dec.
  • WCO praises ISSA for upgrading quality standards
  • GPPL's equity shares listed at premium
  • Mormugao Port now ISPS-compliant with Access Control System
  • Trade upset with poor roads ear JNPT
  • Tuticorin Port emerges as major hub for coastal shipping
  • Consolidators resigned to less hectic Christmas
  • CWC pays 38 pc dividend
  • Increasing cargo handling pace & space on AAI radar
  • India, Bangladesh closer to rail alignments in Tripura
  • Pune CHAA unanimously elects office-bearers for 2010-12
  • Three of Iran's 5 FTZs close to India, offer tax sops
  • 14 pc rise in direct tax mop-up during April-Aug.
  • 2 pc of net may have to be set aside for CSR
  • Metal recycling cos seek softer rules to import radiation detection gadgets
  • Need seen to provide SEZs ample room to thrive
  • Policy on special mfg zones likely by year-end
  • Spices exporters want VKGUY sops back
  • CII holding rare event with world's exceptional strategist in creative thinking
  • US keen on better ties with India-US official

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • Norbert Dentressangle service provider for Brakes Group
    The French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle has been appointed to provide a frozen consolidated distribution service by leading foodservice supplier, ...
  • Panopa organising 300th steel coil transport run for Petrofer
    The German logistics service provider Panopa Logistik GmbH, based in Duisburg, has organised the transport of steel coils for the 300th time for the Swiss firm Petro...
  • TNT expands activities in China
    The Amsterdam (Netherlands)-based postal and CEP operator TNT plans to invest EUR 170 million in Chinese domestic road delivery services over the next few years. TNT's EUR 170...
  • GL releases study for fuel cell systems on seagoing vessels
    Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and the Hamburg City Administration for Urban Development and Environment have compiled a market study for fuel cell systems. One conclusion of the study&nb...
  • Hybrid HGVs on trial in Quebec
    Hybrid trucks are undergoing trials on the streets of Quebec (Canada). The project should encourage forwarders to change to hybrid trucks. The study is being financed to the tune o...
  • New study shows European seaports recovering well
    According to a new study compiled by SCI Verkehr, an independent German consulting firm, European seaports are recovering noticeably. This means that the ports'...
  • Gebrüder Weiss appoints new director
    The Gebrüder Weiss group, headquartered in Lauterach (Vorarlberg, Austria), has selected its long-serving employee Werner Hagen to be the director of the company's finance and acco...
  • Horizon Lines receives 2010 Quest for Quality Award
    Horizon Lines, Inc, a leading US-based domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company, has been awarded a 2010 Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management magazine....
  • UIRR lambastes German automobile industry association study
    The association of combined transport companies (UIRR) has sharply criticised a study commissioned by the German Automotive Industry association VDA. The study's findings claimed t...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Tidewater to raise $425 million in private placement

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Washington governor delivers Washington State Ferries report
  • US rail intermodal numbers hit high point during week
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition completes deal for seven tankers
  • Port of Seattle donates pair of airport fire trucks
  • Trucking association reports fatality numbers at record low

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • IG slams insurance ban on Iran ships
    International Group warns ban will drive shipowners with exposure to Iran sanctions to clubs outside Europe
  • Caution the watchword on trade with Iran
  • The unknowns abound on the impact of sanctions
  • Disentangling insurers from Iran's complex web
  • Cheng joins Navios as VLCC deal is sealed
    Navios Acquisition recruits Fred Cheng to bolster its business in Asia after taking...
  • Bold conservatism of Navios tanker move
  • Cargo shortage and new ships darken dry bulk supramax outlook
    Brokers cast doubt spot market will be able to pick up towards the end of the year
  • Owners turn blind eye to overcapacity crisis
  • Hellennic Shipyards sale stalls
    Fresh demands from Greek navy could derail sale to Abu Dhabi Mar
  • Owners gear up for growth by going to...

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • John Holland closes Oz port deal
    JOHN HOLLAND Group has won a A$276M ($256M) contract to build wharf infrastructure for Rio Tinto's Cape Lambert Port B project in Western Australia
  • Two held in HK ivory smuggling
    ANCHOVIES reportedly turned out to be elephant tusks when Hong Kong customs searched two shipping containers
  • China's iron ore imports fall
    IRON ORE imports to China plunged 13% in August, the biggest drop in seven months, the General Administration of Customs said today
  • Ukraine rejects grain curbs
    UKRAINE today rejected the option of restricting grain exports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Teamsters Seeks Major Restructuring at YRC
  • NS Chief Moorman Says Rail Legislation Must Wait
  • Virginia Ends Consideration of Three Terminal Bids
  • Truckload Spot Rates Level Off, Carriers Eye Contracts
  • KCS Sees Mexico-US Container Growth
  • Cargo Tonnage in India Grows 1 Percent
  • Appliance Makers Embracing Near-Sourcing, Freight Exec Says
  • Railcar Owners Reduce Idled Fleet
  • CP Expands Intermodal Train Productivity 45 Percent
  • Conversions Signal Business Turnaround, says AEI
  • Obama Disappoints Waterways Operators
  • Trucker Knight to Build Fleet, Sees Few Acquisitions
  • Frankfurt Cargo Volume Hits August Record
  • ABF Talks with Teamsters, Lobbies Congress
  • P&G Building Huge China Distribution Center
  • What Constitutes a Contract?
  • Lufthansa Boosts August Cargo 18.7 Percent
  • The Coastal Debate
  • GOP Senator Talks with Obama on Transport Policy
  • If the Class Fits'
  • One-Stop Drop
  • UK to Offer Legislation to Privatize Royal Mail

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Iran isolated?
    The past couple of weeks have seen the Japanese and South Korean Governments follow the United Nations Security Council (UN) and administrations in the European Union and the US and impose more rigorous sanctions on Iran over fears of what it's nuclear development programme is all about.
  • HSBC Global Research points to slowing rates of growth
  • MSC collision case still on-going
  • Japan and India to strike FTA
  • Taiwan's duo report healthy H1 10 results
  • East African ports fight for landlocked cargo

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • K-Sea crew fingered in barge bash
    NTSB says disabled duck boat's radio warnings to K-Sea tug fell on deaf ears prior to fatal allision in US waterway.
  • Banks back Vale VLOCs
    Brazilian mining behemoth bags $1bn loan to bankroll 12 bulker newbuildings.
  • Siem PSV scores EMGS gig
    Oslo-listed survey player rings Norwegian offshore outfit for aid in acquiring 3D data.
  • Navios seals Cheng tanker deal
    Navios Maritime Acquisition ties up seven-unit VLCC swoop amid rumours about seller Fred Cheng's job prospects.
  • Pirates caught red handed in IRTC
    Danish Navy forced to shoot through skiff's bow as dramatic pictures show suspects dumping weapons.
  • Broker Steensland hospitalised
    Elderly Norwegian shipbroker Inge Steensland suffers stroke and is taken to hospital, TradeWinds hears.
  • Hong Kong seizes smuggled ivory
    Customs agents crack open containers to seize $1.4m worth of undocumented elephant tusks destined for China.
  • Union fights BC Ferries ruling
    Canadian arbitrator says masters and other senior officers should be excluded from workers' organisation.
  • Blaze closes PDVSA crude terminal
    A key Caribbean tanker transhipment terminal has been put out of action by a major fire.
  • Tidewater eyes buys with refinancing
    Dean Taylor-led offshore vessel owner to raise $425m in two private placements with tonnage on menu.
  • Quotes of the week
    Norwegians wax lyrical about Brazilians as Todd Hornbeck prepares to give US decision makers a ticking off.
  • Missing today's paper in Norway?
    Due to a flight problem from London Heathrow, TradeWinds will be delivered in Norway on Monday.
  • New5 In Numb3rs
    Top tanker owner NITC is facing sanctions trouble despite efforts to distance itself from the Iranian state while a group of hijackers find piracy doesn't always pay.
  • CSC eyes return to glory
    Sri Lankan owner aiming to make a profit within six months and expand into passenger shipping.
  • Lauritzen confirms Caecilie sale
    Danish owner says 2009-built capesize has gone to Sinokor of South Korea.
  • Samsung hauls in five
    South Korean shipbuilder says it has won orders for five tankers and an offshore platform.
  • Tanker blast leads to spill
    Clean-up continues following explosion in cargo tank on FSO off Indonesia.
  • Forklift fiasco at Newcastle
    Driver rescued after plunging into sea while unloading P&O cruiseship in Australia.
  • Warship and tug collide
    UK destroyer damaged in collision with Svitzer vessel off Southampton.
  • Gotlandia II ferry hits ramp
    No injuries reported after Rederi AB Gotland vessel suffers damage at port of Oskarshamn.
  • Marineco opts for Damen
    Scottish vessel operator goes to Dutch specialist shipbuilder for offshore wind industry newbuilding
  • Kawasaki Kinkai to rise
    Japanese bulker and ro-ro owner looking forward to better first half although revenue increase to be modest.
  • Passengers tell of 'horror cruise'
    Pullmantur abandons African cruise in the Canaries after air con, toilets and electricity fail.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • GSF:Carriers skirt contracts on 'unprecedented scale'
  • Navy captures pirates on containership
  • Seaboard offers new Belize service
  • Investigators study role of cargo in UPS plane crash
  • Cathay air freight volume up 13%
  • Seaway floats high on grain shipments
  • Obama's infrastructure proposal excludes waterways
  • Norfolk Southern opens Heartland Corridor
  • U.S. exports up 1.8% in July
  • Gallo-Aquino named Ryder's controller
  • Dascher opens sea freight branch in Rotterdam
  • U.S. freight brokers report 2Q results
  • Singapore container volume up 10% in July
  • Busan container volume, services rise
  • Hong Kong July volume hits two-year high

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • AtoB@C to order newbuilding
    AtoB@C Shipping in Ystad on the Swedish south coast has ordered a newbuildning from the Dutch shipyard Bodewes. The newbuilding is a 4.000 DWT dry cargo vessel with
  • Dueodde sold to New Zealand
    Bornholmstrafikken has sold their ropax ferry Dueodde to a New Zealand buyer in accordance with the future plan for the traffic to Bornholm. Dueodde will be delivered after docking shortly
  • Two Danish vessels sold on auction
    Two Danish owned vessels have been sold via auctions. In Miami the German Lubeca Marine Management hammered down the coaster Stella Maris for USD 3.5 million. The 2008-built
  • STX Norway to build LNG powered PSV
    STX Norway Offshore has entered into a new contract with Olympic Shipping for the building of an LNG powered Platform Supply Vessel. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Q1

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Bunkers waiting for more market direction
    Debate between bulls and bears still ongoing.
  • Bullish crude nudges bunker numbers higher
    Firming mostly seen, but local factors coming into play.
  • Performance monitoring can cut bunker costs
    Eniram says its Fleet Performance Monitoring System (FLEET) allows active monitoring of key performance indicators.
  • End of week prices mainly down in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $1.50 in early trading.
  • IFO prices rise in Fujairah
    Tight avails for prompt deliveries in UAE bunker hub.
  • LNG marine fuel an 'economically positive reality'
    DNV to class 'world's first' LNG-fuelled coaster.
  • German owner to pioneer LNG-fuelled container ship
    A first for use of LNG as fuel on a container ship and in worldwide trading says partner DNV.
  • Bunker operations will 'start in a big way'
    But SLPA chairman refuses to give details of Hambantota plans.
  • Bulker 'to blame' for Mumbai collision, says inquiry
    Bio-cleaning 'oil zapper' being used to clear bunker spill.
  • Hong Kong IFO prices up by $5.50 pmt
    Demand generally weak in key Asian ports.
  • ABS to study add-on device for 3-4% enchanced propulsion
    Teams up with Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute for two year R&D project.
  • Wartsila Marine ECC product improves power by 8-12%
    Uses 'Organic Rankine Cycle' technology to generate more energy.
  • 10% of Germanischer Lloyd fleet to get Environmental Passport
    Reflection of trend to reduce environmental implications of shipping, company says.
  • Aegean expands bunkering operations with newbuild
    Takes delivery of new bunker tanker to serve markets in Gibraltar and Tangiers, Morocco.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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 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.
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
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