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BRIEFS

June 21, 2010

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*Shipping News* Easier for shipping firms to borrow now Shipping companies can borrow money more easily now than a year ago, when the banking industry was roiled by the world financial crisis, said commodity carrier Paragon Shipping Inc.

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Maersk, CMA CGM to launch 13,000-TEU Asia-Europe service China box port volumes surge in May, Shanghai set to top world APL service to call at Shenzhen's Chiwan Container Terminal CNC/TSL to launch joint China to Vietnam service June 25 New CEO for MISC, old boss heads conglomerate's retail unit MCC Transport starts weekly Indonesia-Japan service DHL boosts investment in roaring Vietnam APL new Tallinn feeder; Team Lines starts Scandinavian-Spanish one Boeing Dreamliner enjoys another 'excellent' test flight FedEx quarterly profit up 20.1pc, but 2010 looks less rosy Fraport cargo up 40pc in May, a Frankfurt growth record

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NYK additive makes eco-approved oils good enough to use Cabotage-The outdated policy Seaways Shipping connects New Mangalore to Colombo and 4 other ports Maersk foresees serious container shortage Boxships old & new on SCI's shopping list GTI back on track with regular operations Posco-India Steel Distribution Centre to build warehouse at Dighi port AirAsia bestowed Industry Newcomer award Truckers in South warn of stir from Aug. 2 Site selection begins for mega road projects More fly in May DHL honoured with 5 awards at AFSCA MIAL sops for cargo providers 8 I-T units to be set up at missions overseas-Pranab Advance tax mop-up figures augur well for economy CMIE projects 9.2 pc GDP growth Exports grow by 35 pc in May Export credit at 7.5-8 pc will be fair in base rate regime from July 1-Khullar Market access issues in WTO's GPA explained at seminar Protocol being prepared for India Inc investments in Russia's pharma sector CAI estimates ample cotton surplus Investors find haven of opportunity in US Kochi Infopark Expressway to be opened on Sat. Introspection: Starting with Self

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JUNE 17, 2010
Icelandair to receive fresh capital to reduce debts The north European Icelandair Group is receiving an injection of fresh capital from two investment funds. The Iceland-based Enterprise Investment Fund is making an investment of IS... Kuehne + Nagel service provider for Moët Hennessy in Spain Moët Hennessy, the premium drinks division of the LVMH Moet Hennessy ' Louis Vuitton Group, has selected Kuehne + Nagel as its exclusive logistics provider for its warehousing and ... Rhenus takes over Weckerle GmbH Spedition + Logistik The German forwarding and logistics company Rhenus AG & Co, which has its headquarters in Holzwickede near Dortmund, is taking over Weckerle GmbH Spedition + Logistik in Fellba... Hitachi Data Systems appoints Choice Logistics in Emea region Choice Logistics, a global leader in highly optimized, flexible, mission-critical service parts logistics systems, has been selected by Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) Emea to manage it...

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JUNE 18, 2010
NTSB issues update on Staten Island ferry investigation BP sidelines Hayward in handling of spill crisis R.I. Governor signs key offshore wind legislation Mighty Servant 3 joins Gulf clean-up

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JUNE 18, 2010
Everett Port Commissioners Ok Collins Building deconstruction Air Canada begins Portland to Toronto flights General Maritime prices common stock public offering Panel replacement work to close Sea-Tac center runway Rail freight traffic count holds steady during week

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JUNE 18, 2010
Flag states voice fears over Iran sanctions International flag administrations concerned ships with Iranian links under their control could be targeted Disentangling insurers from Iran's complex web Bermuda sanctions put IRISL's P&I cover at risk Iran impatient to be a global player Arthur Regan makes shipping comeback Veteran teams up with Apollo Management in new shipping venture, Principal Maritime New outer harbour 'will never be a white... ABP port and transport turnover takes hit UK ports operator posts 4.8% fall in turnover to '397.7m from its core business DB Schenker posts slip in box traffic SCF posts $68m profit in first quarter Sovcomflot profit performance in line with analysts' and company's expectations Sovcomflot targets 2011 to launch IPO

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JUNE 18, 2010
GenMar raises share sale GENERAL Maritime has priced its follow-on offering at $6.75 per share and upped shares for sale by 22% to compensate for weak pricing EU agrees Iran sanctions THE EU has agreed fresh sanctions against Iran, targeting the country's access to European oil and gas investors, IHS Global Insight reported today Uruguay-Brazil green push seen URUGUAY has invited Brazil to join a project to monitor the Uruguay River for environmental problems, IHS Global Insight reported today Strike snarls India's JNP CONCOR, India's government-owned box transporter, has told Fairplay that a strike and slow-down tactics stymied trade at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, but the actions have now been called off Slovenia-Croatia deal criticised A SLOVENIAN maritime lawyer has today criticised his government's handling of its maritime border dispute with Croatia and has called for Ljubljana to harden its stance in the coming arbitration talks over the issue Russia's costliest oil deal signed RUSSIA'S government-owned oil producer Rosneft and Chevron have signed an accord to develop an offshore oilfield in the Black Sea Russian yard move agreed ROMAN Trotsenko, CEO of Russia's government-run United Shipbuilding Corp, has agreed with St Petersburg's government to move the Admiralty yard

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JUNE 18, 2010
Hershey Shifts Production For Supply Chain Savings Senators Question FMC on Container Shortage Toledo Port Gets New Cranes Dubai World Sale of Inchcape Stalls U.S. Steel Exports Drop in April, Soar Year-to-Date JFK Airport Freight Recovery Levels Off EU Allows Chinese Airline Joint Venture EU Clears A.P. Moller-Maersk Sale of Norfolkline Pistole TSA Confirmation Likely, Says Lieberman APL Logistics Opens Bangladesh Freight Station Surcharges, FedEx and China's Record: This Week in The Journal of Commerce Rolling Re-Regulation - JOC Editorial Maritime's Container Shortage - JOC Commentary European Logistics Providers Show Strong Rebound Warehousing Service Providers Directory Industrial Real Estate Lagging in Recovery

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JUNE 18, 2010
Will oil ever be cheap again? Oil is the new tobacco. We crave it, but we are about to learn the full cost of the addiction. US tightens grip on IRISL Rotterdam court sends Somali pirates to jail FMC silent on shipping capacity study Reefers reprieved in Panama Canal rate hikes JAXPORT welcomes new all-water service

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JUNE 18, 2010
Zoullas sheds Eagle title Eagle Bulk Shipping boss passes presidential torch to familiar face from US subsidiary. Yard trio barred from bidding Petrobras shatters dreams of three shipyards competing for a bite of massive 28-unit drill rig tender. Cantor Fitzgerald calls it quits Analyst axes Omega Navigation coverage but shipowner still followed by investment quartet. Eidsiva offer could top $40m Lars Solbakken-led owner sets upper limit for private placement with ship buys and consolidation in mind. Gulf Coast law firm alliance Twenty-five attorneys set sail from Alabama firm to join New Orleans-based admiralty outfit Phelps Dunbar. Wilson Sons ties up offshore play Brazilian shipowner expands offshore stake after grabbing a slice of South American logistics outfit. Genmar issue spurs Cantor upgrade Peter Georgiopoulos-led company boosted to buy after share issue removes financial cloud from Metrostar deal. Embiricos buys BW tanker Greek owner said to have spent over $44m on Singapore-based owner's BW Hibiscus. D'Amico offloads aframax Egyptian owner said to have spent nearly $43m on Italian's tanker Mare Salernum. SCF ready to spend Russian giant anticipates a number of investment opportunities as doubling of first quarter profit boosts its cash reserves. PNG arrests oil-theft tanker Crew of tanker arrested in Papua New Guinea over 'stolen' oil and pornography possession. DFDS begins share sale Danish owner to offer bargain stock on open market as it raises money for Norfolkline takeover. Quotes of the week Excel's Gabriel Panayotides dishes out divine inspiration while Eitzen Bulk flies Axel's nest. Ferry granted stay of execution Kerala high court saves Lakshadweep ship Tipu Sultan from breakers ' for now. Hyundai Mipo scores another six Mystery owner signs for handymax bulker sextet at Korean yard fresh from Grieg Shipping order. New5 in Numb3rs George Economou is sniffing around Setaf-Saget bulkers while Peter Anker's pay packet is revealed. Bibby 'got good supramax deal' UK-based shipowner rumoured to be paying as little as $28m for Jingling bulker newbuilding. ISS sale hits choppy waters Several bidders reportedly pull out of race for Dubai-owned agency after learning of US probe. FSL's Verona I released Product tanker arrested in Japan has been freed and will now seek spot market employment. Pipavav denies Reliance deal Indian shipyard says it is not in talks to sell 26% stake to industrial group. Stowaway shrew gets return trip Rare rodent flown home to UK's Scilly Isles after hitching a ferry ride to mainland. Dockwise joins BP spill clean-up Dutch owner's heavy-lift vessel Mighty Servant 3 has been deployed in the US Gulf to collect crude. Chinese cargoship sinks after clash Crew from Fu Ping Yuan safe following collision off Korea with products carrier. Oil removed from Kathleen wreck USCG saves day as fuel pumped from deteriorating cruiseship that sank off Alaska in 1952. Ferry runs on to rocks Passengers thrown from seats in accident blamed on hydraulic fault off Norway. US oil spill fear averted Coast Guard called to Philippines bulker reporting rising fuel tank levels off California. Norfolkline deal approved European Commission gives green light to DFDS' acquisition of Maersk's ro-ro operation Norfolkline. Lamprell wins wind ship Middle East offshore yard seals order for turbine installation vessel newbuilding with option for a second. RCL offering raises $48m Thailand's Regional Container Lines share offering 80% successful, as local analyst upgrades stock. S'pore recovery on course Container volumes passing through Lion Republic set a new post-financial crisis high in May Genmar prices share offer US-listed tanker owner sets price level for planned issue of new shares; expands offering by 20%.

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JUNE 18, 2010
U.S.-flag operators say Jones Act isn't enforced Iran vows to retaliate on ship inspections Morgan Stanley: Truckload rates on the rise Report weighs food aid impact on U.S. economy AAEI cautions House on foreign manufacturer bill Pistole confirmation for TSA advances Probes slow Dubai World's Inchcape sale Alaska port gets TIGER grant Barry named CFO of LBC

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JUNE 18, 2010
Seven Wallenius vessels to be reflagged Wallenius has decided to reflag seven vessels from Sweden to Singapore. The process begins this autumn with three vessels. Swedish crew will be replaced to other vessels in the Swedish Stena Line and DFDS Tor Line in slot charter deal Stena Line and DFDS Tor Line has agreed on a slot charter deal, adding Esbjerg'Harwich and Esbjerg'Immingham to the Stena Line network. With the two new lines, Stena Sale of Norfolk Line approved The sale of Norfolk Line to the DFDS Group has been approved by EU. That means that the deal, which has been pending since the sale was announced in May Statoil refuses Mærsk rig in US waters US president Barack Obamas' ban on deepsea drilling in US waters, in the aftermath of the blow out on the Macondo-field, has now affected Maersk Drilling. Norwegian oil company

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JUNE 18, 2010
Bunker prices still heading higher A week of firming with room to move even higher relative to crude. Prices mostly weakening on Friday Little direction given from volatile crude trading. Mixed movements in Rotterdam, Hamburg NYMEX showing small gains in early trading. Japanese bunker prices to come under pressure China's imports of Venezuelan fuel oil will leave it with surplus product. End-of-week prices down in Fujairah Distillate prices sharply higher in Durban. Black Magic pointing to green future for tankers Developer says its solar hybrid vessel can achieve zero carbon emissions by harnessing energy from the sun, wind and waves. Singapore-bound fuel oil tanker detained in Papua New Guinea Authorities say tanker is suspected of illegally loading product. CEPSA Marine Fuels ready to offer 1.00% sulphur fuels Says it will have ECA-compliant product 'at all its ports'. Bunker removal averted possible 'disaster' US Coast Guard says $12 million cost of pumping fuel from 58-year old wreck was 'extremely cost-effective'. Cargo ship operator fined for violating pollution act Cooperative Success Maritime to serve five years of probation, during which time they will implement an environmental compliance plan. Jones Act and the Deepwater Horizon incident Reports that clean-up efforts are being 'hampered' by merchant marine act are 'incorrect', says Offshore Marine Service Association. IFO prices mostly weaken at major ports Fuel oil cargo into Hong Kong delayed. Caroline Huot leaves Gulf Oil Marine A change in management strategy will see Huot replaced by a former BP executive. Product tanker arrested for unpaid bunkers released FSL Trust secures release of the Verona I after posting $1.6 million security deposit. Singapore players adopt 'wait and see' attitude towards new bunker standard Highlights 'extra risk, logistics and capital' related to the implementation of ISO 8217:2010.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington

Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.

TRUCKING

Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.

Rome

Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.

PORTS

Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.

Genoa

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased

Augusta

22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively

SHIPYARDS

The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.

Miami/Trieste

It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year

CRUISES

Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.

Fort Lauderdale

Orders worth over two billion euros

COMPANIES

ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd

Haifa

Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017

LEGISLATION

The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.

London

The treaty has been ratified by 12 states

NEWS

US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports

Tampa

Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta

Abu Dhabi/Constance

Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%

TRADE

The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.

Paris

The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.

NEWS

A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington

The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China

PORTS

The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.

Singapore

Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa

Geneva

The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%

St. Petersburg

Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)

NEWS

US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites

Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington

A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda

NEWS

After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.

Tampa/Washington

U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.

Ankara

Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%

SHIPPING

Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen

London

Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total

LOGISTICS

Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe

Montreal/San Francisco

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.

Genoa

Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

PIRACY

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

London

Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf

London

It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore

SHIPPING

Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.

London

From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data

London/Rotterdam

Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector

PORTS

China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.

Hong Kong

Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.

Naples

It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu

NEWS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.

Genoa

SHIPPING

GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet

Genoa

The ship will undergo refitting operations

NEWS

Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers

MARITIME SERVICES

Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter

Rotterdam/Paris

PORTS

Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.

Hong Kong

In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.

Long Beach

In March the decline was -5.2%

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia

Milan

The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas

Brussels

No competition issues identified

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line

Rome

The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.

Trieste

$30 million order

PORTS

Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto

Taranto

Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

In March the decrease was -5.5%

PORTS

Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports

Miami

The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami

COMPANIES

The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies

Padua

A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.

Los Angeles

In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)

COMPANIES

CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal

Marseille

The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.

SAILING LIST

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CRUISES

A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Miami

Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele

SHIPYARDS

Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025

Turku

Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)

PORTS

Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.

Marseille

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco

Acapulco

Construction of a new dock is planned

LOGISTICS

A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.

La Spezia

Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%

Hong Kong

Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%

PORTS

Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.

Bari

His four-year term will begin on May 11

SHIPPING

Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended

Ismailia

It was in force from 15 May 2025

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%

Ravenna

An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

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