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BRIEFS

August 11, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic index slips for second day The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell for a second day as slow activity and wider market turmoil hit sentiment. Tanker demand-oversupply gap widens to 23% A glut of oil tankers competing for Middle East crude expanded as demand for the vessels slowed. Greater risks seen for longer-duration contracts Contracts to rent dry-bulk ships that haul minerals and grains for longer durations are at greater risk of being torn up, according to Oslo-based investment bank Fearnley Fonds AS. High port costs drive trade from S Africa

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Maersk transforms 8,700-TEUers into 10,000-TEUers by stacking them higher Matson cancels one China-US west coast loop, citing high fuel, low rates CMA CGM takes 35-year lease on Jamaica terminal to serve as Caribbean hub Yunnan waterway shipping to link Yangtze, Pearl, Mekong, Irrawaddy rivers Shijiazhuang to build seven cargo hubs and eight passenger hubs Liaoning provincial GDP up 13pc to US$154.68 billion in first half Kerry Logistics on course for phase 2 of Chongqing Logistics Centre FedEx Freight general rate increase for non-contract trucks American intermodal volume jumps to new year high after six week slowdown Cathay profit falls 59pc to US$348.7 million, cites high fuel, uncertainty White flight engineers sue Nippon Cargo Airline for 'racist hiring' Nigerian airports need upgrade for cargo development, say stakeholders

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ANZDA's peak season surcharges from August 15 EU's environmental regulations will push shippers from ship to truck, says ESC FFFAI's 20th Biennial Convention to focus on CHA as emergent global logistician ICS supports role of IMO in CO2 emission reduction Tips on preparation & attempting the Exam under Regulation 8 of the CHALR 2004 to be conducted on September 5 Western India Shipyard's Q1 total income jumps 27 pc Exports to US will slow down from Aug.: Khullar India adhering to safety practices for shrimp exports: USFDA Essar Ports Q1 net surges to 39.61 cr. Over 20 PPP projects to be awarded this year, Vasan informs Lok Sabha Govt mulling nod for extra sugar exports Rice exporters from South seek govt assistance Crude oil plunges to near 8-month low

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AUGUST 10, 2011
Railway reform in SE Europe and Turkey could halve transit times Train transit times between Ljubljana and Istanbul could be cut in half - a staggering 25 hours - if much-needed reforms in the rail sector are made, according to a new report by t... Leighton Contractors and ARTC to deliver Sydney freight line Leighton Contractors has been selected by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to deliver the final stage of the Southern Sydney Freight Line (SSFL) in an alliance contract... Wincanton investing in new construction fleet vehicles Wincanton, a leading supply chain provider in the UK, has invested GBP 4.2 million (about EUR 4.8 million) in adding 27 new vehicles to its dedicated construction fleet. This inves... Australia: Linfox orders 100 Volvo prime movers Volvo Trucks has announced that Linfox, one of the Asia-Pacific region's leading logistics operators, has chosen Volvo to supply it with 100 prime movers. The order consists of FM1... German associations call for quick implementation of EU directives In a letter to the German transport minister, the German Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association (DSLV) and the Association of Service Providers to German Airports (VDF) calle... IBIA appoints Trevor Harrison as interim chief executive Trevor Harrison has been appointed acting chief executive of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA). The move follows the recent resignation of former chief executive... Foreign ports boost ICTSI income Foreign port operations and an improving global economy have combined to boost International Container Terminal Services Inc's (ICTSI) first-half volume, revenue and net income. IC... BBC Chartering launches transpacific service The German heavylift shipping company BBC Chartering recently announced the commencement of a new monthly liner service that connects Asia with North America. BBC will load goods a... E-mobility for container logistics Driver-less container transporters that are battery-powered, and therefore emission-free, are being used in HHLA's Altenwerder container terminal for the first time. For the fast a... WFS now largest cargo handler in Montreal Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has become the largest cargo handler in Montreal (Canada), thanks to the purchase of Excel Cargo at the two airports Montreal Dorval and Mirabel. Co... Major air traffic management project receives EU support An essential project in the development of the so-called functional airspace block Europe central (Fabec), which covers the five EU member states France, Germany, Belgium, the Neth... New Norbert Dentressangle UK partnership with Bakers Basco Norbert Dentressangle has formed an innovative partnership with asset recovery specialist Bakers Basco, in order to extend its range of reverse logistics and environmental manageme... House of Fraser extends UK contract with DHL The retailer House of Fraser has extended its cooperation with DHL Supply Chain in the UK. The two companies have signed a five-year contract with an order volume of GBP 85 million... TNT Express flies 45 t of food to Somalia At the beginning of this week, TNT Express flew 45 t of food to Nairobi (Kenya). With the delivery of the aid, the CEP service provider supported the United Nations' World Food Pro...

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AUGUST 10, 2011
McGehee succeeds Kirby as SeaArk Marine VP of Engineering Hyundai Heavy introduces after sales service via smart phone New Ulstein company has focus on "mission equipment" Bourbon reports growth in first-half revenues Former IBIA Chairman Fritz Fredriksen joins DNV Petroleum Services

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AUGUST 10, 2011
Olympia Port Commissioners hear of record operating revenues Port Tracker report predicts slow summer for container ports Deacon Riggio to take helm of Seattle Catholic Seafarers Center Freight transportation index delivers gains during June Seattle port executives applaud new post for Senator Murray

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AUGUST 10, 2011
VLCCs close to 'last option' lay-ups amid dire spot rates Owners' earnings are so low that taking ships out of the market may be a more financially viable option German box owners lose market share Non-German boxship owners climb the table as newbuilding orders from KG funds and German owners shrink Capesize rates up despite weaker fixtures Average time charter climbs $281 to $10,196 per day IEA ups 2012 oil forecast despite global economic concerns Increased its 2012 oil demand forecast by 70,000 barrels per day Demand growth offers reasons to be cheerful Tanker operators continue to talk up the coming boom Slow steam ahead for shipping upturn Some brokers remain optimistic that by next year shipping's prognosis will improve Dry bulk owners look to handies for future growth But will narrowing margins and demand concerns be sufficient to deter new entrants? NYK takes lead on expansion Japan's big three owners seize opportunities to grow fleet of smaller bulkers on market demand Do not be dazzled by shipping euphemisms Being 'cautiously optimistic' is the linguistic equivalent of betting on the red and black at the same time and feeling smug when you win J Lauritzen sees profits slashed on poor dry bulk returns Operating income hit by bad weather, high commodity prices and newbuilding glut United Shipbuilding to scrap Soviet-era yards Joint venture with Wärtsilä among number of agreements to develop Russian yards Pouring oil on stormy waters Tormod Rafgard's book on tankers and pollution liability stirs up some old controversies South coast port will not go down without a fight Dry cargo shipping at Littlehampton is just about hanging on, but for how much longer? US poised for 3.6% rise in import box volumes Global Port Tracker estimates that US imports will be boosted by retailers' restocking despite the recent slide American Shipping Co loss doubles in past year Tanker owner is 'evaluating alternatives' for refinancing $929m total debt TCC sues 75 shippers for $24m Box line expects to cover all its debts Weaker rates hit Star Bulk profits Bulker owner says capesize additions to the fleet will enhance cash flow Chamber of Shipping says International Chamber vote for bunker fuel levy premature Group publishes two manuals to help inform debate on practical as well as theoretical level Not worth the paper? The Containership Co's move to sue customers for breach of contract will be watched with interest Maritime myths The World Shipping Council has revealed a huge discrepancy in the figures for containers lost at sea Improved container market helps Euroseas Nasdaq-listed owner continues to seek boxship acquisitions through Euromar joint venture, but also has hopes of landing dry bulk bargains Correction Class society figures Shanghai throughput up 10% in first half Cargo volumes show signs of tapering off as Pacific trades decline SeaCube achieves 98.6% utilisation in second quarter Container leasing company now targets refrigerated container market Gujarat to ban ships aged 25 years or older from calling ports Privately-owned Mundra Port to fall in line with state regulator's move prompted by sinking of Rak Carrier Port & Free Zone World raising $850m to refinance debt Five-year loan has conventional and Islamic portions, says banker Essar Ports mulls international expansion Outlines investment criteria as it remains 'very bullish' on India's port business Bourbon warns of second-quarter loss Company blames dollar's weakness, but chief executive remains upbeat

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AUGUST 10, 2011
Container loss claims seen as overboard THE WSC said today less than one-third of the containers thought lost at sea - and maybe far less - are actually going overboard Bulker grounded near Mauritius reef A BULKER is grounded and taking on water today off the north coast of Mauritius after its main engine failed China trade surplus widens CHINA'S trade surplus rose to a 30-month high in July year on year, driven by a modest rebound in items shipped to the country, IHS Global Insight reported today Ulstein makes offshore move NORWAY'S Ulstein announced today that it has established a new company that will focus on equipment for offshore and dredging Tonnage glut to linger TODAY'S oversupply of vessels will carry on for years to come - and is changing the structure of shipping, a leading Greek owner has warned Fairplay US box imports drop US BOX imports declined year on year in June but are expected to gain steam as retailers restock for the fall peak season, according to a shipper group Essar Ports profits after split INDIA'S Essar Ports has announced a jump in profits in its first results since its demerger in May Turkish steel revenues soar TURKISH steel export revenues were up 22% year on year in July, despite a small decrease in volumes, Turkey's metal exporters have revealed More charges laid over Mumbai spill THE CAPTAIN, chief engineer and owner of a bulker that sank in Mumbai have been charged with environment offences after oil spilled from the vessel Oz coal exports drop AUSTRALIAN coal exports fell year on year last month as damage caused by floods in Queensland earlier this year continues to affect output, IHS McCloskey reported today Ferry survivors sought SEARCHERS are today looking for survivors and bodies in the sinking of an inter-island ferry in the Comoros DSME wins HMM box ships SOUTH Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine announced today that it has placed an order for a series of ultra large container ships at compatriot shipyard DSME Merger boosts Subsea 7 OSLO-LISTED Subsea 7 reported today profits have risen since a merger earlier this year Panamaxes leading plummet in box rates TIMECHARTER rates for box ships are losing more ground this week, led by big losses for Panamaxes Gujarat to bar old ships VESSELS older than 25 years old are reportedly to be barred by the Gujarat Maritime Board

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AUGUST 10, 2011
CN, China Firm Strike Containerized Lumber Deal Canadian National Railway and China's CNBM Forest Products Trading agreed to use a new CN facility in Vancouver, B.C., to... DOT Clarifies It's Not Proposing Farm CDLs Trying to quell fast-spreading concerns about its policy plans for farm truck operators, the Department of Transportation said it is... Shipper Groups Oppose Extending FMCSA's Reach Two key shipping associations are protesting a proposal that could extend a trucking safety regulatory agency's authority to their operations.... Standard & Poor's Upgrades YRC Worldwide Standard & Poor's Financial Services upgraded the credit rating of struggling trucking operator YRC Worldwide Tuesday, giving it a "CCC"... Seaboard Marine Posts $11.1 Million Loss Seaboard Marine posted an $11.1 million operating loss in the second quarter as rising volume and rates were offset by... Drewry Sees Tightening Terminal Capacity The growing demand for port capacity over the next five years will outpace terminal expansion, leading to rapidly rising utilization... DOT Freight Index up 2.6 Percent in June The Transportation Department's Freight Transportation Index rose 2.6 percent in June, the index's largest month-to-month increase since November 2009. ... WSC: Ocean Carriers Lose 350 Containers Annually Ocean carriers lose an average of 350 containers at sea annually, and the number rises to 675 containers if a... UP Starts Work on New Mexico Intermodal Yard Construction is under way on a major intermodal yard and locomotive refueling complex for Union Pacific Railroad at Santa Teresa,... China Cosco Expects First Half Loss China Cosco Holdings said it will likely post a loss for the first half of this year because rising fuel... Second Ocean Carrier Adds Congestion Fee at Chennai Taiwan-based Wan Hai Lines imposed port congestion surcharges on import containers handled at India's Port of Chennai, making it the... Second Ship Chartered to China Cosco Arrested A dry bulk ship under long-term charter to China Cosco Holdings was arrested in Louisiana last week, making this the... Cathay Pacific Orders Eight 777 Freighters Cathay Pacific Airways will buy eight 777-200 freighters to be delivered between 2013 and 2016 as the Hong Kong-based carrier... Cathay Pacific Airways Profit Drops 59 Percent Cathay Pacific Airways' profit fell 59 percent to $359.6 million in the first half of the year compared to the... Yusen Logistics Reorganizes Transportation Division Yusen Logistics (Americas) added management of its transportation division to the responsibilities of Michael Noone, the logistics company's executive vice... Kintetsu World Express Doubles Profit Kintetsu World Express, Japan's second-largest international forwarder, said its net profit doubled in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, which... Hamburg Sud Raises Bunker Surcharges Hamburg Sud will increase its bunker adjustment factor as of Oct. 1 for all cargo moving from U.S. and Canada...

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AUGUST 10, 2011
Carriers' schedule reliability less bad Local terminal operators have scale Stocks bounce back from the bottom Shipping gaining the upper hand in piracy crisis Arkas boosts East Med/Black Sea capacity

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AUGUST 10, 2011
Aegean falls short Second-quarter profit slips 73% as Peter Georgiopoulos-backed bunkering behemoth battles 'challenging' market. DnB in Lion City switch Nordic banking giant aims to carve a name for its Singapore-based research franchise with new appointments. Sellers court Star Bulk Spyros Capralos says Nasdaq-listed bulker owner is in talks with banks that are looking to offload distressed assets. Russia to buy Libya ships? A rumour from Moscow suggests Russian investors, including Sovcomflot, have struck an agreement to buy Libyan tankers. NAT tops FBR charts Shares of Herbjorn Hansson-led suezmax specialist secure 'top pick' status as analyst downs OSG, Frontline and Genmar. Lauritzen's profit slump Danish shipping conglomerate posts sharply reduced figures for the first half of 2011. Rongsheng pockets more Chinese shipbuilder bags $220m loan from two banks, adding to $1.7bn facility arranged in June. ABG pushes up profit India's biggest private shipyard makes more money in first half as revenue jumps. Star eyes distressed assets CEO of Nasdaq-listed owner has an appetite for dry tonnage despite narrowed second-quarter profit. Euroseas earnings steady Nasdaq-listed container and bulker owner posted unchanged quarterly profit compared with the second quarter of 2010. Atlantska cut back Earnings slashed for Croatian bulker owner in first half as revenues drop. Drewry ranks box berths Analyst produces world terminal ownership ranking, with PSA coming top. SCF wins Statoil deal Russian owner and Teekay providing up to 12 aframaxes on time charter to take crude from Peregrino field in Brazil. OSG sinks to new low Morten Artzen-led tanker owner's shares slump to 52-week low while others recover millions lost on Wall Street. HMM places Daewoo order South Korean owner hands $640m contract for five new boxships to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.

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AUGUST 10, 2011
Remaining services 'fundamentally sound' Remaining services 'fundamentally sound' Remaining services 'fundamentally sound'... Q2 Liner schedule reliability improves Drewry Maritime Research's latest report on container line schedule reliability showed carriers improved upon their first quarter performance in the period from April through June. The percentage of ship calls tracked by Drewry'sSchedule Reliabili... Seaboard Marine hit by higher costs Conglomerate Seaboard Corp said its marine division had a second quarter operating loss of $11.1 million compared to an operating profit of $11 million in the same period a year earlier. Marine division revenue was $236.5 million for the quarter e... Maersk raises Asia to Med, West Africa rates Maersk Line said this week it plans to raise rates on trades from Asia to the Mediterranean and to West Africa in September. The Asia-Med increase, applicable to all of Asia excluding Japan, is $250 per TEU from Sept. 1. The Far East-West Africa in... Construction begins on second Pasha ship Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii said construction has begun on the company's second ship at the VT Halter Marine's shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. TheMarjorie Cis scheduled to be delivered in the fall of 2013 when she will enter the trade between the U.... White House sets big rig fuel efficiency standards Construction begins on second Pasha ship Construction begins on second Pasha shipHonolulu-based Pasha Hawaii said construction has begun on the company's second ship at the VT Halter Marine's shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. TheMarjorie Cis scheduled ... NASSTRAC concerned about regulatory overreach The National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council and Health & Personal Care Logistics Conference are expressing concern about regulatory overreach by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. In a letter responding to the FMCSA's dra... IANA: Domestic container volume rises Domestic and international intermodal volumes increased to 3.53 million units in the second quarter, 6.5 percent more than in the second quarter of 2010, said the Intermodal Association of North America. IANA reported the growth, by equipment type... Matson ends one of its two China strings Matson is ending one of its two U.S./China services a year after it was launched, citing sustained high fuel prices, downward rate pressure and overcapacity in the transpacific trade. Matson said it will discontinue in late August its expanded Chi...

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AUGUST 10, 2011
IFO down in Fujairah Earliest delivery dates were from August 17-18. European bunker prices mixed Quiet market in Hamburg. New owner planning to restart German refinery Plant has a high yield of fuel oil and was source of LSFO for ConocoPhilips bunker sales before it closed. New team member for Brilliant Maritime Services Jenny Tsagli in move from Praxis Energy Agents SA. Emissions cuts 'must not be based on conjecture' UK Chamber of Shipping launches manuals on emission reduction instruments. Legal action facing owners of bunker spill bulker Vessel had Lloyd's Register certification withdrawn last year. Mid-week bunker prices generally up Mixed demand at key Asian bunker hubs on Wednesday. US military seeks online bunker purchasing platform Contractor must provide customer support and training, security and infrastructure. Bourbon reports higher quarterly revenues Efficient management of fuel consumption of its vessels will be a 'considerable advantage' amid high oil prices. Cosco Shipping's H1 profits slightly up Company's operating costs jump 29% as fuel costs totalled $119.7 million. BMT Nigel Gee to develop electric-powered ferry 150 passenger capacity vessel to be delivered by BMT Nigel Gee in middle of 2012.

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PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

Beijing

Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions

MARITIME SERVICES

Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship

Naples

Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

Marseille

Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping

LAW

The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC

SHIPPING

New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted

London

It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025

Brussels

The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.

Trieste/Pouancé

Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units

SHIPPING

After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss

Haifa

In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)

LAW

The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.

Washington

The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.

TRADE

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States

Strasbourg/Brussels

An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.

Bern

A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected

PIRACY

IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025

London

The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.

Paris/Frankfurt/Havana

Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions

PORTS

International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.

Klaipeda

It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs

SEAFARERS

ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all

London

It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers

SHIPPING

Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter

Taipei

Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%

CRUISES

Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars

Los Angeles

Revenues up 17.5%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%

Bremen

Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.

NEWS

Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship

Purfleet/Vlissingen

French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%

Hamburg

Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.

Keelung/Taipei

In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros

Hamburg

Revenues down 16.8%

In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%

Seoul

Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.

Istanbul

Five million passengers almost reached

Le Aziende informano

International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%

Genoa

In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes

SHIPPING

Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.

Rome

Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August

MOURNING

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

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

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

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association

Genoa/Rome

Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value

PORTS

$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire

Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi

Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC

SHIPPING

Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships

Taipei

They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International

SHIPPING

Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months

Busan

The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.

PORTS

In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%

Ljubljana

In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)

SEAFARERS

The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.

Verona

Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk

JOBS

Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund

Genoa

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business

Monk

The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport

Nola/Milan

Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies

PORTS

Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports

Podgorica

The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.

Rome

Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.

PORTS

HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter

Hamburg

Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations

COMPANIES

MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.

Turin/Geneva

MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market

PORTS

The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.

Ancona

Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council

SHIPPING

Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.

Athens

Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.

Los Angeles/Port Newark

In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal

Rome

The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%

Ravenna

The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant

SHIPPING

MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service

Geneva

Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.

SEAFARERS

The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.

Genoa

He will remain in office for three years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS

Brussels

He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.

Luxembourg

The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions

EDUCATION

Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.

Genoa

Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group

CRUISES

The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo

Geneva

Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027

COMPANIES

The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.

Trieste

He takes over from Gianluca Madriz

PORTS

Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.

Cagliari

The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter

SHIPYARDS

Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard

Dakar/Gorinchem

20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale

COMPANIES

Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste

Florence/Valencia

The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar

SHIPYARDS

Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.

La Spezia

The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.

SHIPPING

Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.

Helsinki

Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation

PORTS

Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.

Messina

The assignment lasts four years

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