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BRIEFS

March 22, 2010

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*Shipping News* Gulf piracy still a major concern: Asian shipowners Asian shipowners have once again reiterated their concerns over the problem of piracy in the Gulf of Aden while also highlighting remaining operational concerns ahead of the imminent implementation of the Ballast Water Convention of 2004. Philippine port operator to list corp note on SGX AN internationally known Philippine-listed port operator will list its US$250 million corporate note on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) late this month following roadshows in Manila, Singapore and Hong Kong. Finnish port strike ends after new deal struck Finnish port workers and operators agreed on a new wage deal on Friday, ending a two-week strike that has cost industry 1.5 billion euros (S$2.8 billion) and crippled the Nordic country's exporters. Workers will return to their jobs tomorrow at 0400 GMT at the latest, said Markku Hakala, Labour Market Leader at Finnish Port Operators Association. Recession hurting cruise ship builders

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ELAA shuts down July 1, World Shipping Council takes over Shorter charters, smaller ships dominate 2010 market Add 24 hours, says Drewry after linking steaming with delays Asia-Europe rates drop by US$47-$60 routes over 13 weeks Box shortage, rate hikes thwart US west coast farm exports Alphaliner expects Far East-Europe rates to fall UK Treasury committee blasts handling of backed-dated charges Firm markets razor wire and sea marshals to thwart pirates China Southern to be first China airline to join SkyTeam Cargo Mississippi air cargo CEO sees Gulf port boom with canal expansion Poll marks coming corporate social responsibility worries

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Zim introduces AME service SCI, SAIL JV to set sail on pact-signing Major international participation at CARGO SHOP 2010 expo and conference Deal inked to buy 15 surveillance ships Fieo initials MoU to boost trade & economic ties with Burkina Faso India, US sign trade policy framework Export ban on pulses may continue Gems, jewellery exports up Cotton exports seen surpassing forecast Paperwork done, now Port projects will come up fast-Mohandas Stir plan at JN Port deferred ACHAA, Exim Club interact with govt officials Rlys earn more from carrying commodities 10,000 km roads to be turned into highways Uniform tax on vehicles now on Centre's agenda Rail freight rate for iron ore export hiked Major NHAI project in L&T pocket Rating major S&P upgrades India's outlook to 'stable' Spadework done for excellent trade ties with US-Sharma We escaped full-blown recession Govt may not join anti-yuan brigade Himachal textile park cleared CII (WR) meet to focus on growth on March 26

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MARCH 18, 2010
Transalpine freight traffic declines Transalpine freight traffic through the Swiss Alps declined massively last year on account of the slump. The railways continued to lose market shares. The Swiss government said thi... Flemish freight haulage association renamed The freight haulage association SAV, which concentrates on the Flemish part of Belgium, is changing its name to reflect the structural changes taking place in the industry. Instead... MAN and T-Systems start service initiative for trucks MAN and the German communications service provider T-Systems are to develop MAN's telematics solution together in accordance with a new three-year contract the two partners signed ... Geodis acquires Ciblex The French logistics group Geodis has acquired Ciblex, France's fourth-ranked groupage operator and a specialist in small parcel express delivery. The takeover adds a parcel soluti... DHL opens new facility for Sony in Sidney DHL Supply Chain has opened a new purpose-built facility for Sony in Australia. The 20,000 sqm in Erskine Park (Sydney) warehouse was built in six months and will improve efficienc... CBI International Transport joins AerOceaNetwork The Turkish intermodal transport specialist CBI International Transport recently became a member of the AerOceaNetwork. CBI was established in Istanbul in 1997 and has focused on p... Austrian post office registers slight sales decline The Austrian post office recorded a 3.5% or EUR 84.4 million drop in sales to EUR 2.4 billion in 2009. The corporation's ebit fell by 11.9% to EUR 149.4 million. DB said to be considering offer for Arriva The German railway Deutsche Bahn (DB) is said to be assessing an offer for its British competitor Arriva. The Financial Times Germany has said that the deal could be worth up to EU... British airports handle 10% less cargo in 2009 The British civil aviation authority has reported that total freight tonnage and mail carried from UK airports in 2009 amounted to 2.3 million t, a decrease of 10% vis-'-vis 2008. ... London Thamesport boosted by new MOL West Africa service The northern loop of the Africa Rainbow service, operated by Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL), made its first call at London Thamesport recently. Africa Rainbow's northern loop serves port... Open sky agreement between USA and Zambia The USA and Zambia have signed an open skies aviation agreement, liberalising air services between the two countries for carriers from both countries. The agreement is the first av... Belavia to link Minsk with Yekaterinburg The state-owned carrier Belavia Belarusian Airlines will open services on the route between Minsk and Yekaterinburg (Russia) in summer 2010. The flights between the Belarusian capi... LH Cargo experiences hardest year in corporate history LH Cargo, the airfreight division of the German flag carrier Lufthansa, closed 2009 with an operating loss of EUR 171 million. Sales collapsed by almost a third to around EUR 1.95 ... Panalpina reorganises its corporate structure Panalpina has restructured its organisation in order to be able to react more flexibly and rapidly to changing market conditions, on the one hand, and to simultaneously be able to ... Evergreen to increase rates in Europe-Far East trade On 1 April the Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line is increasing its rates by USD 250 per container in the trade from Europe and the Mediterranean to the Far East (including ...

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MARCH 19, 2010
Coastal cruise ship gets Haiti mission Keppel in new Azerbaijan yard JV Titan completes Port-au-Prince clean-up STX Europe reports cost overruns at French shipyard

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MARCH 19, 2010
Tacoma Port Commission Oks Thurston County land deal NAFTA partner trade plummets during 2009 Titan Salvage completes Port-au-Prince crane removal Air cargo industry showcased by Port of Seattle US rail freight traffic down during week

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MARCH 19, 2010
Auditors turn to Hamburg formula Firms use formula to determine vessel prices for crisis-stricken KG funds and companies Investors keen to prop-up ailing German firms Government co-ordinator Hans-Joachim Otto sees this as a solution to rescue sector Shell warns of rising piracy threat in Gulf of Guinea Fears over spread of attacks copying Somali model Norway boxship pool launched Lloyds Containership Pool will target vessels of between 1,000 teu-3,000 teu Intertanko looks for new managing director Trade association advertising for new managing director

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MARCH 19, 2010
STX Europe sounds warnings STX EUROPE of Norway warned today about record cost overruns from a cruise liner project in France German summit lists options GERMANY'S crisis summit over ship funding has failed to deliver a breakthrough on aid ' but all parties agreed today that this is no dead end UK coastguards attempt rescue THE SHETLAND coastguards are trying to establish a tow to rescue a general cargo ship stranded in bad weather off Scotland Oz coal exports in turmoil A WEEK of bad weather and the looming threat of Tropical Cyclone Ului are playing havoc today with Australian coal exports Kleven storms 2009 NORWAY'S shipbuilder Kleven Maritime told Fairplay today it sailed through 2009 with its best-ever operating profits Bangladesh strike ends A STRIKE by water transport workers in Bangladesh is over after vessel owners and government authorities agreed to devise a new pay deal for employees Irish Lights defends director pay IRELAND's government-subsidised lighthouse service Irish Lights today defended the size of its director salaries

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MARCH 19, 2010
Hutchison Ports to Develop Fos Terminal Lilly Seeks Drugs from $75 Million Heist Motor Carriers Increase Spending on Driver Recruiting BA Strike to Go Ahead at Midnight Last Marad Ship Returns from Haiti Orient Overseas Posts $400 Million Loss Home Depot Nearly Done With Supply Chain Overhaul Rotterdam 2009 Profit Fell 4.4 Percent Lufthansa Cargo Eyes 2010 Profit Finland Dock Strike Ends ELAA to Close with Mission Accomplished Clipper Projects Opens Office, Names Chairman Flatbed Carrier Doubles Driver Referral Bonus World Business Group ICC Revises Trade Rules

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MARCH 19, 2010
Memo to carriers: remember, the customer is always right 'The customer is always right', the slogan arguably penned by the American, Harry Gordon Selfridge [the founder of London's Selfridges store] has been a successful and sustainable mantra for the iconic store since its 1909 opening. Slow-steaming row brews Mothballed boxships begin to move Doing well; but World Bank cautions on China's 'asset bubble' Finnish dock strike to end today? ELAA to be wound-up

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MARCH 19, 2010
Hunter bags bite of Baltic New York investment giant grabs 6.6% slice in Genco spin-off Baltic Trading. Megacore charter rate revealed Confidential rate for three-year time charter to NYK Line brought to light. StealthGas sells LPG duo Mystery Asians snap up Gas Prophet and Gas Texiana from Harry Vafias-led Greek which books profit. Eitzen: Equity issue unlikely Camillo Eitzen is unlikely to revive plans for a share sale despite collapse of BLT takeover, says CEO. ITF fights 'social dumping' Leading offshore owners under fire for ditching Norwegian flag and crew. Hanjin expects profit in 2010 Korean container line believes its operating result will be positive this year after huge loss in 2009. Storm batters Wilson ship Attempts to tow Wilson Dover to Orkney fail as steering lost in "really lousy seas". Kleven yards in the black Norwegian shipbuilder posts record operating profit in 2009 on the back of record revenues. Three in battered MMM boat Counter, operator and office administrator left to keep wobbling Malaysian Merchant Marine afloat. Quotes of the week Ship crews get bored with all the games and could Stamatis Molaris be moving from the Med to the merde? Swedish Club sailing north Marine mutual seeks further growth as it confirms profitable year has lifted free reserve to record level. Double blow hits STX for $60m Europe's largest shipbuilder hurt by Wadan bankruptcy and newbuilding cost overruns. New5 in Numb3rs Chinese fund readies $1bn splash on 20 new capes while Sammy Ofer gets seven idle-boxships back to work. BLT ends Camillo Eitzen chase Berlian Laju Tanker has axed plans to takeover Norwegian shipowner Camillo Eitzen. Big bonus for Ulstein staff Gunvor Ulstein-led shipbuilder and designer pays nearly $7m in bonuses after strong 2009. Finnish port strike over State mediator brokers deal with dockers to end crippling two-week walk-out on 23 March. Court reinstates SCI "schizophrenic" Crewman Edward D'Cunha wins back job with Indian owner 10 years after being forced to quit over mental health. Intertanko readies Swift exit? Intertanko boss Peter Swift set to leave post as association starts search for new managing director. Car carrier and trawler collide Two fishermen lucky to escape injury after smash with giant Wilhelmsen ship. Aksay fined over "magic pipe" Turkish owner agrees $750,000 deal with US prosecutors after crew of Kerim told authorities of sludge discharges. SCI offloads ageing tanker Another single-huller heads for scrap as Shipping Corp of India continues tonnage clear-out. OOIL flags more box woe "Fresh rounds of rate cutting" possible in liner markets as Hong Kong player sinks to massive loss. Crewman critical after blast 27-year-old suffers severe burns escaping from fuel tanker that exploded in Guyana. Safe Bulkers targets $63m Greek owner prices share offering at $7, a 5% discount to New York closing on Thursday. Cargoship listing off Philippines Windstar thought to be taking on water through hole in hull off Guimaras. Fistfight delays Canadian ferry Police called as brawl on car deck keeps passengers in their cars on BC Ferries' Coastal Celebration.

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MARCH 19, 2010
ELAA to cease operations OOCL parent records $401 million loss Maritime hall of fame taps 5 FedEx profit soars U.S. grant supports Caribbean aviation safety Stalled confirmation for CBP top post stokes frustration USDA adds cold storage to loan program Port Manatee approves LNG deal

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MARCH 19, 2010
The Finnish port strike is over The Finnish port strike ended on Friday, March 19, when both parties approved the proposal for a settlement presented by the national conciliator Esa Lonka. The stevedores will return to Ulstein employees share NOK 40 million bonus The around 800 Ulstein Group employees will share a bonus of more than NOK 40 million for 2009. The yard group increased its profit in 2009 to NOK 520.9 No Indonesia for Camillo Eitzen The Indonesian tanker owner Berlian Laju Tanker, BLT, has withdrawn its offer for Camillo Eitzen & Co, as the parties have failed to establish a mutually binding commitment. The Norwegian tanker Floatel Superior delivered ' 43 days early Keppel FELS in Singapore has delivered the semisubmersible accommodation rig, Floatel Superior, 43 days early to Floatel International. The Floatel Superior will leave Singapore shortly for Bayu Undan in the Mærsk wants longer docking intervals A. P. Møller-Mærsk is conducting full-scale tests in order to extend the docking interval from 5 to 7.5 years. The project is a joint one between the Intermanager slams legislation Shortages of skilled and qualified seafarers could have an immense impact on the global economy and are being exacerbated by the negative impact of crew criminalisation and the escalating problem

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MARCH 19, 2010
Bunkers see double-figure price swings Volatility in the middle of the week, but prices little changed. Markets following downward trend Weakening conditions across the board see lower bunker prices. Is LNG the answer? IMO sub-committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases expected to present a provisional agenda on this 'greener' fuel at MEPC 60. US and Canada joint exercise to improve Arctic spill response Dealing with cross border concerns and possible shoreline impacts. Prices falling for a second day Market activity 'terribly quiet' in Rotterdam. New Head of Finance at KPI Bridge Oil Valparaiso Santiago Aravena has more than 'eight years experience in the marine and shipping business'. Ultrasound will determine hull corrosion after fuel sheen spotted US Coast Guard to review latest data to determine the possible environmental threat of the Princess Kathleen. Fuel oil prices weaken in Fujairah while distillates firm NYMEX showing losses of more than $2 in early trading. More fuel oil cargoes for Middle East market Middle East 'still quite tight' say traders. Closing date for Glencore offer Offer on outstanding Chemoil shares open until mid-April. Negotiations continue for release of hijacked bunker tanker Sources say talks are likely to be protracted. MPA rejects charge of 'overcrowding' at bunker anchorage The Special Bunkering Anchorages are highly utilised but not congested, says MPA official. Bunker trends confused Bunker demand in Singapore was mixed. Gazprom - gas company or Russia's battering ram? Market capitalization is exceeding $120 billion. China and the 'deniers' Why climate change issues are problematic for the Chinese. Slow steaming keeps surplus ships employed OOIL 'saves costs' from slow steaming; reports losses for 2009 due to lower freight rates and demand. Brightoil acquires second aframax for $52.5 million Move in line with its strategy to expand its vessel fleet.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

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

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 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

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

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

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

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

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

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