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BRIEFS

September 2, 2011

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*Shipping News* Jurong Port to run new Offshore Marine Centre for three years JURONG Port Pte Ltd has been named by JTC Corporation as the operator and manager of the Offshore Marine Centre (OMC) for the next three years. China's Cosco to merge freight units China's Cosco Group will merge its dry bulk freight units to improve its bargaining power with ship owners, as it struggles with a severe market downturn and payment disputes that have tainted its reputation. Europe ports gain from Baltic trade surge Russia and other Baltic Sea states are cushioning Europe's biggest container ports from the worst of the region's debt crisis as their booming economies more than compensate for slowing growth in countries using the euro. Brazil's Vale in talks to engage Chinese ore carriers long term

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CMA CGM joins Maersk's positive outlook for modestly good year FESCO Transport Group launches direct Russia-Xiamen Service TSA unveils revenue index, says it's complementary to SCFI rate setting Drewry's box shop league tables pose terminal problems of selection Hong Kong's Kerry to open 10,000-square metre logistics centre in Hanoi Maersk reefer fleet ships bananas from Ecuador to Odessa via Algeciras Manzhouli exports consumables, auto to Russia soar 61pc in first half APM Terminals to build new container terminal in Costa Rica MSC to launch Australian/New Zealand-America Oceania Express service 'K' Line enhances its eastern India service with NYK, RCL, Samudera Panalpina starts intra-Asia trucking from China to southeast Asia DP World marks Eid end of Ramadan by gift-giving at Al Hamriya port US military paid US$720 million in late box charges, war losses lead India to build ports to fight mounting delays, strikes and backlogs UPS latest air-oriented logistics firm to chase cargo in western China Zhengzhou-Luxembourg-Prague-Shanghaicargo cargo flights launched Tianjin Airlines launches Erdos-Hohhot-Manzhouli service

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Boxship orders on a roll China-Med spot rates continue surge CMA CGMs H1 revenue up 8 pc CONTAINERSHIPS drops North Europe-Med loops; to improve Baltic, UK runs Government to restrict entry of ships over 25 years of age Green taxes won't work: Shippers HAMBURG SUD expands presence in West Coast Central America Humen port to connect South-East Asia, Japan, North Korea, Taiwan KMTC LINE (HK) adds Hong Kong to KISK service MOL hikes intra-Asia rates MoS issues guidelines for deployment of armed guards on merchant vessels Tanker fleet to grow three times demand: Clarkson India, S. Africa to strive for $ 15 bn trade by 2014 Asian terminal capacity utilisation projected to surge JNPT observes Sadbhavana Day KoPT commences transloading operations at Konica Sandheads MbPT Deputy Secretary retires SPM could be in place at New Mangalore Port by May Work in progress to deepen Vallarpadam terminal draught Air India's freighter mismatch impacting cargo biz: Report Gujarat govt striving to boost SMEs Be part of the anti-corruption movement

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Strong Swiss franc: Astag calls for stimulus programme The possible recession and continued strong franc are also causing problems for the Swiss transport business. The main issues are the drastically dwindling margins in business abro... APM Terminals to build port project in Costa Rica APM Terminals has signed a USD 992 million 33-year concession contract with the Costa Rican government to design, finance, construct, operate and maintain the new Moin Container Te... Port of Long Beach to renew lease with Toyota The Long Beach board of harbor commissioners recently gave the go-ahead to a USD 240 million, 20-year lease renewal with Toyota Motor Sales, keeping a major hub for one of the worl... OOCL orders two super-postpanamax gantry cranes for KAOCT OOCL recently announced that two super-postpanamax gantry cranes will be installed at OOCL Kaohsiung Container Terminal (KAOCT) in Kaohsiung port (Taiwan). The crane procurement is... FAA proposes civil penalty against Capital Cargo The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a USD 298,500 civil penalty against Capital Cargo International Airlines (CCIA) of Orlando FL, for allegedly operating eight ... ATCO harmonises European air traffic controller licensing Yesterday marked the entry into force of new European rules for the licensing and medical certification of air traffic controllers (ATCO). EU Commission directive 805/2011 creates ... Brunswick Rail acquires Proftrans Brunswick Rail, Russia's leading railcar operating lessor, has purchase the rail operator Proftrans, which specialises in the transport of metal by rail. The company's rail fleet c... Iberia boosts services to Equatorial Guinea As part of its expansion in Africa, the Spanish carrier Iberia has added one weekly flight between Madrid and Malabo in Equatorial Guinea. The airline now operates six weekly retur... Swiss track access prices see double hike Swiss track access prices are to be raised in two steps, from January 2013 and January 2017, as was decided by the government yesterday (Wednesday). The additional annual income of... Kerry Logistics opens new Hanoi centre Kerry Logistics is continuing its expansion in Vietnam, opening a new logistics centre in Hanoi. The 10,000 sqm facility will focus on providing a broad range of services for the e... Globe Express Services opens Miami, Guangzhou and Suzhou locations Globe Express Services (Overseas Group), one of the world's 85 largest logistics providers, has added three new locations to its network, namely in Miami FL (USA), Guangzhou and Su... Norbert Dentressangle posts strong sales and profit growth The French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle ended the first six months of 2011 with strong sales and profit growth. Sales jumped by 21.9% - from EUR 1.4 to 1.706... Ralf Steinhilber new Bizerba director Ralf Steinhilber has been the new director of food processing at Bizerba since 1 August. Bizerba is a global provider of professional weighing, labelling, information and food serv... UPS: electric vehicles replace diesel trucks UPS has purchased 100 all-electric delivery vehicles for deployment in California. The 100 vehicles will be acquired from Electric Vehicles International of Stockton CA, and will r...

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Vice Admiral Paul Sullivan USN (Ret.) joins Gibbs & Cox board First new series Stena Bulk Suezmax named in Korea Noble exercises option for fourth drillship

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Port of Olympia-backed FTZ now more business friendly Patrol boat battery gasses send Coast Guardsman to hospital Philippine school built with cargo containers from APL Sept. 11 fallen to be remembered as part of AAPA Annual Convention Port Metro Vancouver points to clean air strategy progress

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Will China keep Sudan in check? The newly formed South Sudan will have to continue to pay an exorbitant price to get its oil to market Front row seat for Sosrep's casualty debut History in the making as reefer ship Dole America crashed into the 90 ft high Nab Tower in the middle of the Solent Rotterdam Rules mark significant milestone Pressure from the US tipped to bring ratification Case study in rising to the top Award-winning maritime lawyer Helen Noble looks back on a career that has led her to Dublin via Singapore and Sakhalin Small changes make a big difference While regulation has helped drive innovation in emissions management, market forces have also played a role UK anti-corruption watchdog warns industry over bribery Serious Fraud Office issues warning to those who might be tempted to cheat the system The downside of big leaps forward There needs to be the clear-headed perspective that we will not have thought of all possible consequences of using new and unusual technologies DryShips 'very bullish' on offshore drilling investment But executive says share trades at 'steep discount' given valuation of recent takeover bid for rival drilling outfit New index offers box trades hedging benchmark WCI attracting interest from trading houses, carriers and shippers Torm to close LR1 pool Part of effort to take company back into profit Product tanker earnings fall to nine-month low as US gasoline imports slide Diesel trade from US to Europe seeing rising activity STX OSV cashes in on offshore ordering spree Singapore shipyard's prospects have brightened greatly since its November 2010 stock market listing STX OSV gets analysts talking Analysts agree that timing is auspicious to buy into the company, based on the likely continued ordering in the offshore support vessel space STX OSV growth spurt set to continue Singapore-listed shipbuilder targets Brazil and Norway as key growth markets CMA CGM calls on small lines to quit Asia-Europe trades Rodolphe Saadé puts pressure on weaker operators Largest ever vessel carves northern sea route record Sovcomflot tanker Vladimir Tikhonov completes passage in under eight days Drewry casts fresh light on container terminal ownership Equity teu ranking tackles danger of the total teu method creating double counting where more than one operator has a shareholding in the same terminal Golar eyes $120,000 per day LNG shipping rates next year Rising LNG shipping demand expected to push prices up to $135,000 per day by 2013 Wan Hai Lines joins ranks of loss making box lines Most Taiwanese shipping companies performance worse than expected Marco Polo brings contempt of court charge against Credit Agricole New twist in New York Chapter 11 case Bullish sentiment in supramax market unjustified Owners are asking for high rates but charterers are stepping away from the market to put downwards pressure on prices, brokers say Natural attrition The challenge now in the container trades is to pick the next takeover target Stability matters There's no proof that Brussels' removal of the antitrust exemption for box lines in Europe was a net benefit to the customers of maritime trade Intra-Asia conference pushes for rate increase on cargoes to and from Japan New rates to come into effect in October are aimed at partly recovering lost revenue Secondhand sales volumes poised to slow to lowest level in a decade Owners reluctant sell ships as asset values fall Ports warning over security risks Funding cuts put US ports at risk of attack Lloyd's List launches iPad, iPhone version, free to subscribers News on the move ICS urges New Zealand to retain conferences Most competition authorities recognise the benefits of co-operation, says Chamber European Union expected to lift Libya sanctions on Friday Ports of Tripoli, Zuara, Zawiya, Khoms, Ras Lanuf and Marsa El Brega involved

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
BHP to expand coal terminal in Oz BHP BILLITON reportedly plans to spend about $350M to expand the world's largest coal port China asks WTO to reverse cargo ruling BEIJING said today it has appealed an international ruling that its controls on exports of raw materials violate trading rules Bank accused of contempt MARCO Polo Seatrade has asked a New York bankruptcy judge to declare Credit Agricole in contempt for its continued arrest of the tanker Montiron Panamax owners left out PANAMAX bulker owners can only watch as Capesizes go from strength to strength, with few spillover benefits for their sector Capesizes rise to new high CAPESIZE average timecharter rates have surged to a 2011 high, rising $2,942 to hit $19,610 per day, from last week's record of $19,010 Heat's on at Cai Mep THE RUSH by liners and port operators to tap Vietnam's growth has led to intensifying competition at its new deepwater port, Cai Mep LR1 levels soften after all PREDICTIONS that naphtha demand would surge in Asia have failed to take off, as LR1 freight levels softened following the firming of the past two weeks

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
SUNY Maritime College Gets First Female President Former Rear Adm. Wendi Carpenter on Thursday became the first female president of State University of New York Maritime College,... Oil Spill Partially Closes Mobile Shipping Channel The Coast Guard on Thursday closed five miles of the Port of Mobile's shipping channel because of a heavy crude... Railroads' Vehicle Shipments Strongest in Months Major North American railroads saw their carloadings of automobiles and other large equipment rise 5.3 percent last week, to the... Chamber Calls for Multi-Year Transport Bill The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday called on Congress to act more boldly to pass a new long-term transportation... TSA Carriers Seeing "More Robust" Bookings Transpacific Stabilization Agreement carriers have seen "more robust forward bookings and other favorable market signals" since implementing a peak surcharge... GOP Leaders Challenge Obama on Transportation Two key congressional Republicans pushed back at President Obama's over who bears responsibly for stalled transportation spending measures, while agreeing... Firm Develops LNG-Powered Container Ship Japan's IHI said that its wholly owned shipbuilding subsidiary, IHI Marine United, has developed low-emission large container ship that can... Damco Launches Online Carbon Calculator Damco, the combined logistics brand of A.P. Moller-Maersk, launched an online calculator enabling shipper to track the carbon dioxide emissions... Shippers Call for Asia-Pacific Liner Conference Ban Shipper groups, extending their drive against collective ocean carrier actions, are calling on regulators in the Asia-Pacific region to follow... Caribbean Shipowners Implement Peak Surcharge The six-member Caribbean Shipowners Association said Thursday it will implement its planned peak season surcharge on southbound containers to all... Brown Trucking Adds Technology to Track Trailers Regional truckload carrier Brown Trucking is investing in trailer-tracking technology to better manage its fleet and effectively increase capacity. ... Trucker Celadon Adds $100 Million to Credit Line Truckload carrier Celadon Group increased its credit facility to $100 million and reset its credit terms as it eyes future... World Container Index Goes Live The World Container Index went live today, with the first Europe-based assessment of ocean freight rates showing increases on some... US Manufacturing Index Slips Closer to Contraction The Institute of Supply Management's U.S. manufacturing index slipped back 0.3 percentage points in August to its lowest point in... Jacobson Parent Buys Asian Forwarder JHCI Holdings's acquisition of essentially all of the assets of G-Link Express Logistics, a Singapore-based forwarding group, strengthens the third-party... Westports Malaysia Volume Up 17 Percent Westports Malaysia in the first half saw volume rise 17 percent year-over-year to 3.1 million 20-foot container equivalent, as the...

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
GT Nexus shipper council backs Maersk Manifesto TSA hits back at shipper criticism of index ICS urges NZ's PC to preserve status quo UN raises West African piracy as an issue Mombasa losing market share

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Torm torches LR1 pool Pool pioneer seeks "strategic partnerships" after parting ways with product carrier partner Reederei Nord. Denholm exits Eagle Alan Ginsberg cools fears surrounding future of US-listed bulker owner's fledgling trading arm following sudden departure of top commander. Marco challenges arrest Antonio Zacchello-backed tanker operator turns the tables on senior lender as high-stakes bankruptcy battle brews in the US. EMSA boss to step down A replacement for EMSA's executive director Willem de Ruiter is being sought. New Jewell in ACM's crown London-listed broker confirms the recruitment of MC Shipping finance chief to head up new Dubai venture. Jeddah volumes jump Saudi Red Sea port boosted container numbers in first half, and also handled more ferry traffic. Size stands in Cosco's way Chinese owner's scale and state backing mean companies are less willing to rejig contracts, says Barclays Capital. Raffles raising cash China-based offshore constructor aims to raise $100m from a share issue to existing shareholders. Cape climb will peak soon A surge in capesize rates is nearing the summit with a significant improvement only coming late next year, Jefferies says. Thor Gitta brought in Danish cargoship will offload rice cargo from grounded bulker Angel 1 off Mauritius. Greek scores NSR first Piraeus operator claims 'Blue Ribband' for North Sea Route Mercantile under pressure Sri Lankan owner renegotiating payments for its multipurpose vessels as rates drop. Weak spots spur S&P cuts Malaysian shipowner MISC sees its ratings dropped by agency due to industry downturn.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Longer term 'difficult to predict' A tool for longer-term contracts 'I expect direct calls' CMA CGM looks to South America for growth 2011 will be profitable, but "a more classic year with financial results that are more in line with the industry standard" following exceptional profits realized by it and other carriers in 2010, and the losses the industry saw in 2009, said Rodol... Legislators criticize Jones Act waivers A bipartisan group of legislators havesent a letterto President Obama criticizing the repeated use of waivers to allow oil companies to use foreign-flag ships to transport oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). "We strongly urge the Admini... ICS urges retention of New Zealand's antitrust The International Chamber of Shipping has urged the New Zealand government to retain antitrust exemption for the liner carrier industry as the nation considers making changes to its maritime competition regime. The chamber has asked the government... Maersk tweaks Europe/Canada loop berth hours Maersk Line will amend the berthing pattern of its TA4 service between northern Europe and Canada from Sept. 12, the line said in a notice this week. "There will be a slight change in the Canada service (TA4) to accommodate increased containers to... Old Dominion names Parr, Raynor VPs Old Dominion Freight Line has appointed Ross Parr to vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary. Additionally, the Thomasville, N.C.-based company named Jim Raynor as vice president of equipment and maintenance. Parr joins Old ... APMT offers container repair near Copenhagen APM Terminals-Cargo Service said it is offering maintenance and repair service at DB Schenker's rail terminal in Hoeje Taastrup, near Copenhagen. The service is designed to help shipping lines and truckers avoid traffic delays in Copenhagen's city ... BIS provides transshipment 'best practices' The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security on Wednesday published a new set of "best practices," developed in cooperation with U.S. industry, to help guard against the diversion of dual-use items shipped to a transshipment "hub...

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Fujairah prices mixed Earliest delivery dates from September 5-6 onwards. Weak bunker demand sees fuel oil stocks climb Buyers deterred by volatile market. Bunker prices movement mixed Rotterdam 'dead as a doornail' says player. Chimbusco take-over on track But Cosco says regulatory and government approvals are still needed. Praxis Energy Agents moving HQ to Dubai Relocation from Athens 'a strategic step' says global marine fuel trader and broker. Uncertainties remain in implementing MARPOL Annex VI Major study examines the outlook for marine fuel developments to 2030 in light of emission regulations. Body recovered from Singapore waters Reports say its believed to be the agent who fell overboard. Bunker prices lack direction Players report slack demand at key Asian bunker ports. Russian supplier receives bunker tanker Tanker acquired by bunkering division of Nevsky Mazut. Chimbusco starts offering 500 cSt grade at Shenzhen Chimbusco is the second supplier to offer the high viscosity grade in the port. NOCC cuts Q2 losses One of its car carriers sustained 'minor damage' while bunkering in Singapore. Cosco International's bunker arm posts higher revenues in H1 Sinfeng Marine reports 21% higher revenues amounting to $387.16 million in H1 2011. Japanese firm develops LNG-fuelled box ship Plans to market newbuilds to both domestic and international markets.

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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

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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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