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July 1, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk to stop services at three Iran ports
    MAERSK Line has come to an official position on Iran literally overnight, saying in a statement issued late on Wednesday night that it will stop serving three Iranian ports in accordance with sanctions placed by the United States and the European Union (EU) on the republic.

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL opens new Qingdao box shop early with the APL Dubai first to call
  • UK customs 24-hour strike to hit ports - get documents in early, says OOCL
  • Despite carrier opposition, Shanghai opens container futures market
  • Price-fixing Horizon Lines settles with Home Depot for undisclosed sum
  • Shanghai expects to remain world's No 1 container port in 2011
  • China to spend US$5.57 billion Yangtze River dredging this year
  • PSA frontrunner to win Mumbai's Port Nehru container terminal deal
  • APL's four-week freight rates drop 8pc, but volumes rise 7pc
  • US containerised imports growth slows to 5.9pc in May
  • North European port import growth expected to slow to 8pc this year
  • Singapore, Japanese customs sign MRA on supply chain security
  • Maersk launch transshipment West Mediterranean-Turkey service
  • Kaohsiung revises tender to seek bids on Terminal 75 and 100
  • MOL launches Singapore-Surabaya feeder with 'K' Line taking slots
  • Hong Kong International Airport annual profit increases 42pc
  • TransAsia Airways commences daily flights from Taiwan to Singapore
  • LA World Airports pay out US$1.6 settlement to Aero Ontario cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DB Schenker Logistics now offers tracking by BlackBerry
  • MSC fleet capacity crosses 2-m TEU mark
  • India says no to EUs duty-free demand
  • US, India pledge to open up retail, finance sectors
  • BGTA unconvinced by govt pretext for hiking diesel price
  • Fieo welcomes signing of protocol with Singapore
  • GST rollout likely in June 2012: CBEC
  • Infra debt funds can be set up as trust or company: FM
  • Adani Foundation initiates voluntary blood donation programme
  • Building a recession-proof portfolio

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Turkish Cargo is going to serve 5 new cargo destinations next month
    Having one of the biggest international networks, Turkish Airlines added new aircrafts to its fleet and expanded its passenger flight network with new destinations in accordance wi...
  • William Grant & Sons signs three year contract with Schenker Limited
    Global premium spirits business William Grant & Sons has signed a three year deal with Schenker Limited - the UK arm of the global logistics company - to provide domestic and i...
  • Epic opens a new era in electronic communications
    Cargo Airport Services, one of North America's largest ground-handling companies, is celebrating notable success following the launch of its "Epic" Customer Service Porta...
  • ICAO and WCO join forces to strengthen air cargo security
    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have signed a MoU for increased cooperation to protect air cargo from acts of terroris...
  • Klinkhammer offers intra logistics solutions for the furniture industry
    The Klinkhammer Group, expert for intra logistics for many industries, offers with its "just-in-sequence" concept together with the systems solutions Integer and VectaFlex intra lo...
  • Opposition against the increase of the motorway permit sticker in Switzerland
    The Swiss association for utility vehicles ASTAG vehemently and consequently rejects the amendment of the law for tolls on national roads. The submittal that would lead to an incre...
  • Armenian plans to develop road infrastructure
    The Armenian ministry of transport and communications and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of motor freight betw...
  • The Austrian forwarder Roland introduces surcharge for diesel fuel
    The Austrian forwarding company Roland is going to increase its trucking rates by 3% as of 1 July. The transport company states that fuel costs have increased by 10.5% since last N...
  • Augustin Network extends intermodal transport services in Central and East Europe
    Augustin Network has established a new transport axis especially for industrial companies and manufacturers of consumer goods in Germany by connecting truck and railway across Euro...
  • Shippers in Switzerland criticise missing strategy for freight traffic
    In the submittal for comment from the Federal Council regarding the financing and expansion of the rail infrastructure (FABI), the shipper's association (VAP) is missing a clear st...
  • Cooperation contract signed for Eco Rail Innovation
    With signing the cooperation contract, the partners of the initiative Eco Rail Innovation (ERI) have now established the firm framework for their mutual work. Eco Rail Innovation i...
  • MOL to expand large-scale containership fleet
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., a large multi-modal transport company, today announced a decision to order two containerships (8,600 teu) from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., with d...
  • Kerry Logistics breaks ground on Wuxi Logistics Centre
    Kerry Logistics, an Asian logistic provider, has started construction of its 26,000 sqm. Wuxi Logistics Centre which will have a capacity of 10,000 tonnes when it is completed in t...
  • Stena Line buoyant with new routes clearance
    The ferry company Stena Line has expressed its delight at today's announcement that its acquisition of the DFDS routes from Belfast to Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Belfast to Heysham...
  • Bréau stepped down as chairman of the supervisory board of the port of Rouen
    Alain Bréau, general manager and majority owner of the Mory Group has resigned from his position as chairman of the supervisory board of the port of Rouen for "personal reasons". O...
  • Port of Duisburg (Germany) is job engine for the region
    According to a survey, the port of Duisburg (Germany) plays an important role for the region. The effects on the job market and the economy on the logistics location of Duisburg we...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • NASSCO awarded shipbuilding contract for third MLP
  • Celebrity's new cruise ship sails from Meyer Werft
  • Military Sealift Command to charter Maersk tanker
  • Navy options two more Joint High Speed Vessels at Austal USA
  • Baker Hughes adds sophisticated well stimulation vessel
  • First of RAstar class design joins IRSHAD fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of April
  • New NOL Group terminal open at Port of Qingdao
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics making management changes
  • Public meeting scheduled for Olympia Airport draft master plan
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines upgrading CSW service

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Charterers' costs prevent slow speeds on laden VLCCs
    As VLCC owners look to save bunker costs, McQuilling says cost of keeping crude on the water is even higher for the oil companies
  • Black Sea ports ready for lifting of Russia's grain export ban
    After 10 months out of the market, rush of trading expected to boost employment for dry bulk market
  • Caribbean product tanker rates slide
    US holiday fixing rush comes to an end leaving few cargoes available
  • IEA oil release could boost tankers in long term
    Norwegian broker Lorentzen & Stemoco says drop in prices could help economic growth and create floating storage opportunities
  • CSAV in alliance talks with MSC and CMA CGM
    Joint service agreements signed
  • China Rongsheng wins orders for 14 vessels
    Greeks involved in deals for 10 205,000 dwt ships and four 6,600 teu boxships
  • Delivery doubts plague Vale's VLOC newbuilds programme
    Concern over Rongsheng's ability to build vessels to schedule is tempered by rumours that 400,000 dwt valemaxes face difficulties gaining approval to discharge in China
  • Bidding war breaks out to control pipeline outfit
    Williams Companies and Energy Transfer Equity do battle over Southern Union
  • China Development Bank signs pact with Maersk Broker
    Newbuilding business seen as initial focus while other projects are not excluded
  • Traded gas to rise as oil market spare capacity set to dwindle
    Morgan Stanley energy services analyst Ole Slorer told an audience at its annual conference in New York that oil reserves will dwindle within 10 years
  • More rigs move out of US Gulf
    Vessels heading for Vietnam and West Africa
  • African gas fields see a busy time
    Focus is largely on projects in Egypt and Mozambique
  • Maersk contracts out crew management
    Norwegian shipmanager OSM wins landmark deal for six containerships
  • Legacy of the West Atlas
    Offshore wreck removals are on the rise and environmental concerns make them delicate and challenging operations
  • MEP slams Liverpool City Council turnaround plan for cruise terminal
    Shipping minister told move will undermine jobs and investment in north-east England
  • We are all on the horns of a Greek dilemma
    The choice comes down to letting Greece default and seeing what happens, or the rest of the eurozone assuming responsibility for a fair chunk of the $855.6bn the country owes
  • Brussels could force further cuts on HSH ship lending
    World's largest ship lender is considering reducing its shipping portfolio by another $4.3bn-$5.7bn
  • Shippers should stop beating up on lines
    After the past three years of instability it surely is not the easiest time to judge the effect of the European ban on conferences
  • HPH keeps an eye out for expansion opportunities
    Ports operator interested in US port opportunities that fit its investment profile of port operations with containers
  • Hutchison boss condemns rush for large boxships
    There has not been 'sufficient debate' between ports and owners on vessels above 18,000 teu, says HPH boss
  • Is prospect of high oil prices just speculation?
    As stocks of light crude run low, the IEA releases 60m barrels to reduce the pressure
  • Lloyds' book off the market
    Bank's shipping portfolio will be run down rather than sold off
  • Norway strengthens ruling on use of armed guards for country's flagships
    Shipowners welcome the clarification on how to protect vessels from piracy
  • To the victor
    Good luck, Koji Sekimizu. You may need it
  • EC reminds shipping industry of need to solve C02 emissions by end of year
    Everything rides on adoption by IMO of benchmark energy efficiency design index
  • Public sector strike is having 'no impact' on ports or coastguard
    Business as usual, says ABP
  • The clock is ticking on Imabari
    As pace of demise of Japan's shipbuilding industry quickens, yards need to make deepseated changes before 'just in time' precision becomes 'just too late'
  • Known Unknowns for 2011
    The box industry's ordering amnesia, a powerful accounting sleeper and US invitation to defiance will be game changers in the second half of the year
  • Innovation: Linking fast clippers, fuel savings and Facebook
    It is the collective response to challenges that moves industry forwards
  • Doha deal offers hope of boosting maritime trade
    Implementation of trade facilitation could reduce total trade costs by almost 10%

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • US revamps blocked-ship listings
    WASHINGTON has decided that there are too many updates to its list of blocked Iranian ships to continue with its annual roster
  • Brazil wheat exports surge
    UNUSUALLY high wheat exports from Brazil have supported smaller bulker classes, broker ICAP said in a report today
  • S Korea cuts sentences in fatal collision
    A SOUTH Korean court reportedly today reduced the sentences of the Russian captain and first mate of a ship involved in a January fatal collision
  • Emerging markets rise in finance
    REGIONAL banks from China and other emerging markets are increasing their ship finance focus at a steady pace, a Hamburg conference heard today
  • Becalmed markets seen
    A KOREA Maritime Institute analyst has predicted little improvement this year for the drybulk, box and tanker sectors
  • Argentina signs Qatar LNG deal
    ARGENTINA has signed an agreement with Qatar for the supply of 5M tonnes of LNG per year from 2014, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Greek passenger sector stymied
    PASSENGER ships will not be leaving Piraeus today, as crews strike against government plans to cut back their pensions
  • Nokta jumps ship
    OMAR Nokta, the highly respected shipping analyst at Dahlman Rose, has resigned, a company spokesman confirmed to Fairplay today
  • Teekay gives offshore wind a tilt
    TANKER giant Teekay has announced yet another diversification move, this time into the offshore wind farm arena
  • JNPT awards box terminal contract
    A JOINT venture between PSA International and ABG Ports has won the bid to operate the fourth box terminal at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Fairplay has been told
  • Thai LNG imports boosted
    THAILAND'S main energy company PTT Public has raised LNG imports by 1M tonnes to compensate for lost supply, after a leak in one of its natural gas pipelines
  • German owners plan vessel buys
    HALF OF German shipping executives plan to buy vessels over the next year, while 55% expect freight rates to rise over the same period, according to a survey
  • Capesize market softens
    CAPESIZE rates are softening, with trans-Atlantic requirements dropping and Australian miners staying out of action, brokers told Fairplay today
  • VLCC rates drift lower
    SPOT FREIGHT rates for VLCC tankers have extended their recent losses, despite active trading, according to analysts and brokers
  • Maersk climbs down on Iran
    MAERSK has decided to halt its calls at three US-sanctioned Iranian ports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Free Trade Agreement Hearing Called Off
    A "mock markup" on implementing bills for three free trade agreements was called off Thursday afternoon for lack of a...
  • Merck, UPS Partner to Deliver Medicines Overseas
    Pharmaceutical giant Merck is giving UPS a bigger role in its international business, including key emerging markets such as China...
  • DOT Announces TIGER III
    The Department of Transportation on Thursday announced a slightly scaled-down version of its popular TIGER transportation infrastructure grant program for...
  • Florida East Coast's Hertwig on Intermodal Projects
    James R. Hertwig, president and CEO at Florida East Coast Railway, says bulk rail demand has been soft for the...
  • NYK Trans-Pacific Volume Slips in May
    NYK Line's eastbound trans-Pacific volume fell 8 percent year-over-year in May, the second straight monthly decline on the trade lane for...
  • Federal Truck Safety Plan Includes Shippers
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is adopting a five-year strategic plan that looks beyond truck and bus companies to...
  • Author Discusses State of Logistics Report
    Rosalyn Wilson, author of CSCMP's annual State of Logistics Report, explains why logistics costs rose faster than GDP growth last...
  • EU to Enforce 24-Hour Shipping Security Rule
    The European Union will strictly enforce new customs regulations aimed at tightening security on goods moving through ports. Noncompliant shippers...
  • Tech Manufacturing Fuels Chongqing Cargo Expansion
    China's Chongqing airport plans to double cargo volume in the coming years as the Western China city advances efforts to...
  • Maersk Names Dorsey to Government Cargo Position
    Maersk Line North America named Gordon Dorsey vice president of global contract execution for U.S. military and government cargo services,...
  • Maersk Halts Service to Three Iranian Ports
    Maersk Line suspended operations Thursday at three Iranian ports to comply with U.S. sanctions. Maersk said it will "cease...
  • Mexico May Hike Tariffs If Trucking Plan Fails
    Mexico may increase the $2.4 billion in punitive tariffs it places on select U.S. goods if the Obama administration fails...
  • SSE Presses Beijing to Lift Futures Restrictions
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange, which started trading container freight derivatives on June 28, is asking the Chinese government to relax...
  • Global Air Cargo Traffic Drops 4 Percent
    Global air cargo traffic fell 4 percent in May from a year ago but was up 1.2 percent on April,...
  • Railroads Expand Service Into Non-Traditional Markets
    Railroads are expanding their share of the North American freight market in non-traditional areas, with Canadian railroads becoming increasingly competitive...
  • APL Starts Double-Stack Service in India
    APL IndiaLinx, which has been running container rail service in the country since 2007, double-stacked 90 40-foot boxes on a...
  • Japan's Slumping Exports Show Signs of Recovery
    Japan's slumping exports to the rest of the world have begun to show clear signs of recovery for the first...
  • Mexican Trucks Already in US ' Legally
    Looking to calm concerns over moves to allow Mexican trucking companies to operate in the United States, U.S. officials say...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Maersk attacks derivatives again
  • MOL ramps up presence in the Asia/South America trade
  • Maersk to stop its Iranian services
  • PierPass delays rate hike
  • JNP's 4th terminal for PSA/ABG?

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Less Rosey for Dahlman?
    Management shakeup underway at New York investment bank could see a reduced role for chief Simon Rose.
  • Out of Africa
    Italy's Coeclerici takes delivery of first transhipment bulker for 20-year Vale contract in Mozambique.
  • CSAV eyes alliances
    Chilean liner company in talks with MSC and CMA CGM over more joint services.
  • Bumi gets core investors
    Malaysian offshore vessel and FPSO owner seals buyers for 10% of initial public offering.
  • Two Samho crews paid
    Men on two of struggling Korean owner's tankers stranded off Dubai receive wages, but another vessel has not been so lucky.
  • Solstad bags term deal
    Norwegian offshore operator nets 150-day contract for latest construction service vessel.
  • BSC lacking boxship
    Bangladesh national owner no nearer to buying container vessel despite budget being in place.
  • New Russian link
    Streamline Shipping teams up with Eimskip for new cargo service from Aberdeen to Murmansk.
  • Bergen name new CEO
    Acting boss Terje Arnesen given top job full time at Norwegian shipbuilder and offshore operator.
  • Philippines sues
    City of Talisay seeks damages after Chinese-controlled bulker United hit reef in 2009.
  • Barge wrecks bridge
    Vessel loaded with gravel smashes out section of structure in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Trio of outbreaks
    Princess Cruise Lines ship struck by norovirus on three May cruises off US.
  • Funds out of ABG
    Standard Chartered and Merlion cash in on their 7% stake in India's biggest shipyard.
  • Man overboard saved
    Seafarer from car carrier found after ladder broke, throwing him off LMS ship near Bermuda.
  • Hoegh LNG hooks $120m
    Sveinung Stohle-led company becomes the third LNG shipowner to go public this year after wrapping up Oslo listing.
  • Greek ferries idle
    Passengers face third day of strike action as crews protest against 6% pension cut.
  • ICAP spots panamax hope
    Spike in port congestion could help snap recent losing streak in panamax market, broker says.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • USDA considers changes to Lacey Act
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comments on several proposed changes to the way it administers certain import controls for protected plants and plant products. The 2008 Food, Conser...
  • APL Logistics runs double-stack in India
    APL Logistics said it has run its first double-stack container train service in India. APL IndiaLinx, its rail operations arm in the country, stacked 90 40-foot boxes two-high on a train that departed Mundra Port on the India's West Coast June 16...
  • ECS expands in India
    ECS Group, a general sales agent for air cargo, will increase its offices to major cities in India by the end of the year. So far this year, the company has opened operations in Vietnam and Hong Kong as well as Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou in ma...
  • Southwest installs Descartes' service
    Southwest Airlines Cargo has implemented Descartes Systems Group's cloud-based Air Messaging Service across its cargo customer base. Descartes shipment status messaging allows Southwest to deliver "real-time" alerts to its freight forwarders and di...
  • May air freight traffic declines 4%
    Air cargo volumes dropped 4 percent in May versus a year ago because last year experienced a major post-recession bump from shippers seeking to quickly restock depleted inventories, the International Air Transport Association said. The industry gr...
  • WWL appoints CCO, Americas president
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has named Christopher Connor as chief commercial officer. Connor was president of the Americas region for WWL, and before that was chief operating officer for ocean services and executive vice president of commercial....
  • Maersk boosts capacity on Americas service
    Maersk Line is increasing capacity on a feeder service linking the west coasts of the Americas, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The line is rotating in vessels nearly 50 percent larger on its WCCA service. By th...
  • Maersk stops service to Iranian ports
    Maersk Line said today it has "has decided to cease acceptance of business to and from the Iranian ports of Bandar Abbas, Bandar Khomeini and Asaluyeh." In a brief statement posted on Maersk Line's Web site, Morten Engelstoft, chief operating off...
  • July Editorial
  • To comply with U.S., EU trade regs
    Maersk stops service to Iranian ports Maersk Line said today it has "has decided to cease acceptance of business to and from the Iranian ports of Bandar Abbas, Bandar Khomeini and Asaluyeh." In a brief statement posted on Maersk Line's Web site, M...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Two new members join SEAat
    Helping to play an increasingly active role in supporting the industry in shaping tolerable and workable emission reduction solutions.
  • Fujairah prices gain double-digits
    Deliveries in Durban available for supply between July 2-10.
  • Tar balls come ashore in Mumbai
    Indian officials rule-out link with bunker fuel from grounded vessel.
  • Rotterdam market firms: Strikes disrupt Piraeus
    Congestion in Gibraltar.
  • Industry should 'forget' attempts to oppose sulphur regulations
    'We are too far down the road for a u-turn,' says bunker player.
  • Sluggish bunker sales keep inventories steady
    Demand from Singapore's bunker market weakens as as buyers hold-off.
  • New appointment at Bominflot
    Rune Larsen has been appointed Director of Sales and Supply.
  • Prices rising in Asian ports
    Demand generally 'sluggish' on Thursday.
  • Chinese firm buys Iranian fuel oil for July
    Cargoes were mixture of 280 cSt grade and 380 cSt material.
  • Ships face 'operational and legal challenges' on shift to cleaner fuels
    'Burden and risk of modifying ships rests squarely with ship owners.'
  • DSME launches new high pressure fueled gas system
    HP-FGS system compresses LNG and vaporises it into gas form.

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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
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.
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%)
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
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
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
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
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
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
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
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.
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
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.
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
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
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.
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.
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
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
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
This is highlighted in a report commissioned by ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory.
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
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
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
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
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
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
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
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.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
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.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
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.
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
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
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
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
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
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
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
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
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
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.
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.
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
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
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
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)
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
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
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
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
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
››› 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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
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