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BRIEFS

September 1, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic Dry Index falls for 3rd straight session The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity-freight costs, fell for a third consecutive session as bookings to ship iron ore from Australia and Brazil declined and stockpiles at Chinese ports reached an all-time high. Containers stay at 50-year low as sales growth slows The container- shipping industry is contending with the longest stretch of near-zero rates in its half-century history on the Asia-to-Europe route, as a capacity glut combines with the slowest growth in trade since 2009. APM to build and run US$992m Costa Rican terminal APM Terminals has won a US$992 million contract to run what it is calling the largest infrastructure project in Costa Rica's history - the new Moin Container Terminal on the Caribbean coast.

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China Merchants first half profit increases 102.5pc to US$116 million Yang Ming, Wan Hai-Interasia offer weekly direct Japan-Indonesia service Customs & Excise Department opens cargo service centre in Hong Kong Mumbai's Nhava Sheva container throughput drops 2pc in second-half Transpacific rate benchmark jumps 21.5pc as peak surcharges take hold CMA CGM includes Cai Mep in Vietnam 3 on intra-Asia service loop Neptune Maritime Security says Iran Navy in fight against Somali pirates Australia QR National profit gains, but volumes softened by floods At 77pc more trade to Hamburg, Baltic growth outpaces Europe's big players Bulgaria's state railway BDZ cargo unit privatisation on course Okay Airways signs cooperation agreement with Heilongjiang government Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin pledges support for aviation sector Seattle's maths/tech heavy Aviation High School looks forward to new campus

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AUGUST 31, 2011
MOL earns commendation from Cambodian government Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) recently cooperated with the non-profit organisation Side By Side International (SBSI) to transport 34 medical vehicles and other equipment to help ... Niedersachsen Ports steps up marketing activities Joachim Birk is the new head of marketing of Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG, a Lower Saxony-based port operator. The MBA graduate will in the future oversee the cross-site m... USD 200 million road loan to support growth in India's northeast The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is lending up to USD 200 million to reconstruct roads in northeastern India, which will reduce its isolation and open up badly needed growth and de... Mechel leases mainline diesel locomotives Mechel, one of Russia's leading mining and metals companies, has signed a contract between Mecheltrans Vostok, Sinara-Transport Machines and VTB Leasing for the development, produc... Switzerland: Camion Transport now using hybrids Swiss transport company Camion Transport (CT) has enhanced its fleet of vehicles with a Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid. It is the first hybrid lorry in general cargo shipments ... CN and CNBM Forest Products Trading strike lumber export deal The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) and China's CNBM Forest Products Trading have reached an agreement to use CN's new lumber transloading facility in Vancouver to increase ... New weekly service AC-3 launched AC-3 - a new regular ocean container line of Maersk - launched a weekly service to the container terminal Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company LLC (a Global Ports group company). The fi... Another customs first for Cargoitalia Italy's Cargoitalia has been approved by the Italian customs authorities to submit electronic T1 forms as of tomorrow, 1 September. The move will enable the airline to cut transit ... China Southern Airlines joins Barig China Southern Airlines is the latest member of the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig), taking the number of members in the world's biggest national airline associ... Dallas welcomes new Air China Cargo service Dallas/Fort Worth international airport (DFW) last week welcomed the first of what will be three Air China Cargo freighter flights a week, giving DFW additional cargo capacity to S... CMA CGM carries more than 4.8 m teu in first six months CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company, has reported revenue of USD 7.3 billion for the first six months of 2011, an increase of 8% on the prior-year period.... Trans-o-Flex boosts capacities in Germany and the Netherlands The express delivery service Trans-o-Flex is expanding. A new central hub in s'Hertogenbosch and new sites in Bavaria and Brandenburg optimise the service provider's national and i... Quehenberger: retail logistics for Libro and Pagro Austria's services provider Quehenberger Logistics is assuming responsibility for logistics services to 360 Libro and Pagro branches in Austria with immediate effect. In doing so, ... Panalpina introduces new intra-Asia service Basel-based Panalpina explained that there have traditionally been only two main choices for cargo flows between China and Southeast Asia: costly air freight or slower ocean freigh...

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AUGUST 31, 2011
American P&I Club manager hires Asian region specialist Fearnley's has an App for it GulfMark Offshore orders three PSV's from Remontowa VOS ballast water treatment systems ordered for Sovcomflot VLCC's Bourbon CEO sees offshore service market upswing ahead Ingalls Shipbuilding starts fabrication of fourth NSC SeaArk Marine suspends acceptance of new boat orders

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Washington Ferry System changes adopted by transport commission Coast Guard teams with Army to remove bouy from Washington beach Crowley presents scholarships to four Alaska Fairbanks students Trucking group praises President for asking congress to fund transport World Airways works deal to operate Boeing Freighter for Asiana

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Can Cosco follow China Shipping to long-term contracts? Giant Chinese bulk operator's recent charter renegotiation antics will not help build credibility Boxship businesses share risky outlook Ordering the large ships at market peak brings added pressure to secure cargo Key to Sinotrans' success lies in stable charter income Shipowner stands out among Chinese state-affiliated shipping companies for its strong financial position and robust balance sheet Bank lending under threat as sovereign debt fears are reignited Banks are becoming more cautious as cost of insuring debt soars Owners cold-shoulder hot lay-ups Underlying optimism that demand will catch up with supply is keeping ships on the water Time to put a stop to creeping localism The spawn of localism is protectionism, the child of which is a direct attack on world trade Shipowners should look to technology before using armed guards Shipowners should consider anti-piracy technology before resorting to armed guards onboard On the tourist trail in Rotterdam's sandpit Maasvlakte 2, the port expansion project that will provide 1,000 ha of new 'land' taken from the North Sea, is capturing ordinary Dutch people's attention Rodopoulos bows out after 36 years at RBS Fellow veteran Fotis Bratimos takes over responsibilities at Piraeus operation of Greek shipping's leading lender VLCC earnings slump to historic lows on Middle East to US trade Owners continue to ply the route hoping to find a trip back to Asia to boost overall returns Two more Greek ferry lines see red National crisis, fuel hikes and intense competition all blamed for first-half woes Oil and shipping players move to restore Libya trade quickly Nato warns of 'sporadic untargeted firings out to sea' but says they are celebrations Capesize rates jump 18% as spot chartering activity surges Busy transatlantic trade lane gains nearly $4,500 per day, up almost 30% MSC bargain panamax boxship charter price shocks market Rate of $12,000 per day for a 5,000 teu vessel is down 30% on last reported fixtures Eurogate throughput jumps 13% in first half Sluggish Hamburg throughput expected to improve in second half APM Terminals sells 25% stake in Xiamen Songyu box facility Deal with joint venture partner Xiamen Port Holding Group halves APM's interest in $380m Chinese port development Stena scales down fast craft service Line trims Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire operation due to high fuel and maintenance costs Höegh and Awilco maintain faith in LNG despite second quarter losses Demand and rates to stay high, say Norwegian companies Boxship orders surge in 2011 But 2007 record unlikely to be broken Never mind the flag state At least for vulnerable vessel types, armed guards are the new normal Belships takes shelter from worst of the market storm Keeping vessels on long-term charters pays off Latest figures confirm sharp slowdown in trade growth OECD statistics reflect the developed nations' big budget deficits and emerging economies' inflation battles Turning away from the market A key legacy of the financial crisis in shipping is that commercial banks wait in the wings while government funding is on the rise India opens way to deploying armed anti-piracy guards New guidelines permit shipowners to engage private maritime security companies after a selection and vetting procedure Norwegian Car Carriers sees charter rates rise 11% Tonnage provider expects year-long wait for stronger market despite improvements Container lines prepare to resume Libya calls Maersk to reinstate service from September 8 while CMA CGM ready to return to Tripoli Cosco starts to pay up Apparent turning point in wide-ranging charter hire spat comes just ahead of fresh wave of arrests, say industry sources Eitzen to exit semi-refrigerated gas carrier market Disposal of ships to investment company B-Gas will raise $53m NYK to issue $716m in bonds Company cites favourable conditions in the bond market for its decision US verdict a major setback for foreign seafarers Court imposes Bahamas arbitration on personal injury case

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Wheatstone LNG moves closer in Oz DREDGING conditions have been imposed on Western Australia's Wheatstone LNG project as part of its environmental approval, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Intereuropa investment ruins port's profits SLOVENIA'S only port operator, Luka Koper, said today it had net profits for 1H 2011 of €3.4M ($5M), a 36% drop against the same period of last year Weak dollar hurts Bourbon FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon today reported first-half net losses of €21.4M ($30.9M) after it was hit by a fall in the value of the dollar Bank deal seen as Greek ship finance boon THE JOINING of two Greek ship finance banks announced this week will create Greek ship finance's fourth-largest lender, a leading sector analyst told Fairplay today Shipyard group's losses widen HONG KONG-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group, the owner of Jiangxi Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding, today announced heavier first-half losses as it reported several disputes with foreign customers Bumi Armada profits drop 18% MALAYSIA's FPSO specialist Bumi Armada said today net profits for 2Q2011 dropped 18% year on year to 61M ringgit ($20.4M), while 1H2011 profits rose 2% y/y to 143.1M ringgit Logic breaks down in India's scrapping market VOLATILITY in the breaking market has turned to confusion after speculation by Indian yards pushed up offers, despite a drop in local prices for steel plate COSCO International's profits drop 20% COSCO International Holdings today said its H1 net profits were HK$277M ($36M), down 20% from HK$346M ($45M) in that period of 2010 Drybulk port snarls ease AFTER rising for the past two weeks, congestion in drybulk ports in China, India and Australia is easing off Handies dominate box sector's chartering STRONG intra-Asia box business ensured that Handysizes are dominating chartering activity Maybulk profits fall 10% MALAYSIAN Bulk Carriers said today net profits for 1H2011 dropped 10% year on year to 74.5M ringgit ($25M) Supramax bubble bursts SUPRAMAX bulker rates have risen for two weeks, but brokers told Fairplay today that the sector's bubble has burst DryShips reveals earnings miss GEORGE Economou's DryShips today reported huge quarterly losses on vessel sales and fell far short of Wall Street forecasts

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Carriers confident of market upturn in H2 11 CMHI's H1 11 profits strong on back of Bohai and Yangtze ports Lines to return to Libya CSAV and CMA CGM expand Gulf Bridge Express service APM T signs Moin CT deal

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Analysts survey DRYS DryShips dispute with Cosco takes centre stage as analysts slash earnings estimates while clinging to coveted rating. APM invests in Costa Rica AP Moller-Maersk terminal wing ploughs $992m into Central American container project. Sevan sits on the brink Bankruptcy may be on the horizon for Oslo-listed FPSO owner following staggering $639m second-quarter loss. EMGS goes shopping Oslo-listed seismic survey vessel owner takes on Seatrans duo as it prepares $15.8m acquisition of OHM. Latvian loses less Vitol-controlled tanker owner brings down deficit in first half as it keeps eagle eye on administrative expenses. Swire settles spill claims Small businesses paid, but Queensland state clean-up bill yet to be decided following Pacific Adventurer accident in 2009. KPMI profit spikes Philippines shipyard's repair operations boom in second quarter as earnings surge. George close to drill job DryShips reveals pending West African contract as Cosco dispute is briefly overshadowed. Rodopoulos exits RBS Greek ship finance fixture heads for retirement to be replaced by long-term colleague Fotis Bratimos. Colombo clinches ferry order Sri Lankan shipbuilder seals deal for two new passengerships for India's Lakshadweep islands. Genting in the money Malaysian owner of Star Cruises and NCL said first-half earnings surged as revenue climbed. Frontline joyride rolls on Oslo-listed tanker owner sees its stock enjoy a second day of climbs after its summer slump. Nordic's arctic odyssey Danish owner teams with Sanko to take ice-class panamax bulker along Northern Sea Route to China. Awilco starts at a loss Anders Wilhelmsen-backed LNG newcomer posts red ink in Q2 as it waits for its fleet to become fully operational. Currency costs Erria Danish chemical tanker owner blames forex losses for bigger deficit in first half of 2011. Boxship hits whale HMM's Hyundai Faith arrives in Rotterdam with dead orca wedged on its bow.

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AUGUST 31, 2011
'Fueling' trade U.S. seeks partnership for drop-in biofuelsThe U.S. Agriculture, Energy and Navy departments on Tuesday issued arequest for informationlaying out the Obama administration's goals, assumptions and tools, and requesting from industry specific ideas ... Irene's aftermath Freight rail feels Irene more than ports Ports and railroads in the direct path of Hurricane Irene last week appear to have dodged major problems, according to damage assessments. ALAN helps with Hurricane Irene relief In the aftermath of Hurricane... September Cover Story TSA unveils transpacific rate index June transpacific rates reached a 14-month nadir, according to a new monthly revenue index being published by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement. The index tracks average revenue per FEU levels against a June 2008 baseline. In June, the inde... 2011 large ship orders dwarf 2008-2010 Fifty-two containerships of 10,000 TEUs or larger have been ordered since the beginning of 2011, dwarfing the number of such orders over the last three years, according to research from Braemar's Seascope division. Only 10 such vessels were ordered... MCC revises intra-Asia loops MCC Transport, the intra-Asia specialist carrier of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, has made changes to a number of its services connecting various regions within Asia. The line's IA4 service will drop a call in Shanghai and add a second, southboun... Delmas splits Med/Africa butterfly CMA CGM and subsidiary line Delmas have split a butterfly service connecting the Mediterranean and West Africa into two loops, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The five-ship service, known as Diams, has been split into two thre... CSAV adds ports to Gulf Bridge Express Chilean containership operator CSAV said it is adding ports to the Gulf Bridge Express service that it operates with CMA CGM between ports in South America, the Caribbean, Mexico and the United States. The service will add calls at Puerto Cabello ... Jensen Maritime expands in U.S. South Jensen Maritime Consultants, a naval architecture and marine engineering firm, has expanded operations in the U.S. South by opening a second office within parent company Crowley Maritime Corp.'s Jacksonville, Fla., headquarters. This new office wi... Fla. cargo carrier hit for safety violations The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it plans to fine Capital Cargo International Airlines $298,500 for operating eight Boeing 727 aircraft that were inspected by an unqualified mechanic who signed off on their airworthiness, in vi...

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Crude falls on news of increasing supply 'We are following the stock market, and we're supportive on gasoline because of the idea that the storms may shut down some of the refineries,' says research analyst. Fujairah prices firm Supplies said to be tight for prompt dates. Double-digit gain in bunker prices Wide spreads in Rotterdam spot prices. Aegean chief sees company gain momentum President upbeat after company's Q2 result beat analysts' expectations and class action lawsuits were withdrawn. Russian oil company to expand international bunker operations Gazprom Neft to supply in Romania and Baltic states. Solar sails could be fitted to bulk carrier Fuel savings would cover costs 'in two years'. September fuel oil arbitrage at 32-month low But October volumes up in 'famine-to-feast' scenario. High-speed ferry service cut as fuel costs bite 'High costs, particularly in terms of fuel costs and gas turbine maintenance, has been a major factor,'says Stena official. Mid-week price levels up at Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuel sufficient at key Asian ports on Wednesday. US military issues RFI on drop-in biofuels Focuses on 'technical, manufacturing and market barriers' for starting a business on drop-in biofuels. 'Largest' ice-breaking vessel completes model testing Iron ore carrier able to travel two times faster with 5% increased fuel efficiency. Yang Ming ends first half with losses Blames losses largely on surging bunker fuel costs. Singapore supplier receives 2,000 dwt newbuild bunker tanker 2,000 dwt Sentek 22 currently awaiting harbour craft license to operate at republic. Fuel monitoring tool launched Allows for monitoring an entire fleet's fuel usage through the internet.

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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.

SHIPPING

ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hamburg

The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance

SHIPPING

La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.

Geneva

Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections

SHIPPING

Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping

Madrid

Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

SHIPPING

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Manama

Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait

SHIPPING

IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz

London/Taipei

Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.

PORTS

Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk

Gdansk

These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.

SHIPPING

In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships

Washington

On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory

SEAFARERS

BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages

London/Bagsværd

In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

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

SHIPPING

In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.

Zurich

The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies

Catania

The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

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