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BRIEFS

July 15, 2011

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*Shipping News* Pirates more violent but less successful Piracy attacks on the world's shipping rose by a third in the first half of this year and became increasingly violent, with pirates using machineguns, grenade launchers and other weapons, a maritime watchdog said yesterday. Cosco to spend US$12m to protect ships Chinese shipping giant Cosco Shipping will spend US$12 million on armed guards and other measures to protect its ships, a report said yesterday, after the UN warned of a growing threat from pirates. Rolls Royce wins anchor handling systems deal Rolls-Royce is supplying advanced anchor handling systems to four offshore vessels being built in Singapore.

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TS Lines and Hainan Pan Ocean Shipping end Shanghai-Long Beach loop Long Beach containerised imports increase 3.5pc, exports rise 9pc in June Poor market induces Hamburg Sud to cut north Europe-Turkey loop Zim to delay Asia-Europe US$275/TEU rate increase until August 1 HK carriers join Cosco in stationing armed guards aboard to repel pirates Pirate attacks rise 36pc, but first half vessel seizures decline 28pc Egyptian civil strife behind Suez Canal strikes and disruptions Ship's captain in Hong Kong to face electronics smuggling charges Chongqing opens 55-hour, 48-container rail service to Shanghai Alashankou checkpoint cargo volume up 6.8pc in first five months Port of Hamburg HHLA installs self-service truck container check-in US backs Danish law in TCC bid for damages over breaking cargo vows US Surface Transportation Board cuts filing fees from US$20,000 to $350 FinanceAsia poll finds ICTSI among best managed companies in Asia Germany's Interbrau exports barley in containers through Le Havre Fraport June cargo off 6.4pc to 180,000 tonnes, but up 1pc in first half Kuwait-based Agility starts weekly China-Lithuania air freighter service Lufthansa Cargo posts 14.8pc first half tonnage growth to 953,830 tonnes Saipan's Cargo Air Bridge seeks investment to fly fruit and veg to Guam

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Capesize shipping contracts up Italian NVOCC, Fortune International, joins INTTRA network MOL to launch hybrid car carrier in June 2012 Safmarine announces direct, weekly service between ISC, Middle East & ECSA India imposes anti-dumping duty on chemical from China India & China billed to lead global aviation Tea output up 5 pc in May, exports rise a tad Play the Balancing Act

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JULY 14, 2011
Guilty plea in Duck boat case House hearing focuses on ballast water management Austal books order for three wind farm support catamarans More pirate attacks, but fewer successful hijackings MOL solar hybrid ship set for June 2012 launch

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JULY 14, 2011
First shipment of local baled pulp exported from Port of Grays Harbor Boeing opens new Renton facility to boost Next-Generation 737 output NYK holds naming ceremony for new LNG carrying vessel Port of Seattle finalist for sustainable shipping honor Bellingham port board eyes new restaurant as airport tenant

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JULY 14, 2011
US hurricanes offer hope for European gasoline exports Weather in US Gulf could exceed seasonal average over the coming months, potentially boosting gasoline imports MR product rates flat as driving season imports halt Brokers expect further stagnation next week due to sufficient vessels available Refinery capacity growth set to boom China will lead the way with almost 25% of the total, and North America will also see expansions Latin America drives high volume Chile took the majority of US exports due to a rise in seasonal demand and lower natural gas exports from Argentina. Rio Tinto production back on track after weather delays Second quarter production figures from Rio Tinto's Australian mines show iron ore and coal volumes have bounced back from low levels seen during the first three months of the year when severe weather hit facilities across the country Fronthaul capesize prices stay ahead of panamaxes Capesize fronthaul voyage rates have managed to stay above those of smaller panamax bulkers for over three weeks now but transatlantic trips are still cheaper on larger vessels as European bulk commodity demand drop Germans focus on piracy Maritime minister brings forward summit with VDR, indicating ruling on armed guards Opening address to MEPC is timely reminder of need for compromise IMO acts out of its own sensitivity and care about the environment, not because others say so Israel and Lebanon take undersea border dispute to the UN Outcome will have implications for Israel's move to becoming major gas exporter US Senate votes to scrap ethanol tariff and subsidy Move would provide boost for shipowners as Brazilian ethanol imports into US increased Work on tie-backs from Tamar to start next year Noble Energy's $88m contract with EMAS AMC shows how subsea activity is vital in allowing oil producers to make scale economies with existing infrastructure P&I clubs draw up confidential lists of approved security providers Pirate attacks fuel escalating requests from shipowners for guidance UK government revises coastguard closure plans Three stations facing the axe will now stay open and hours will not be reduced The 'disease of sloppiness' breaks out yet again The Department for Transport has yet to address concerns over how the standards of pilotage around the UK coast are at risk from commercial pressures Exposing 'hidden scandal' Grey's spotlight on Somali piracy was spot-on Insurers back cargo-stowing campaign IUMI to hold session on accidents caused by badly stowed or overweight containers Slater has got it wrong on UK non-doms Foreign business people do pay British tax, and they are willing to leave the country if the regime is changed Assessing companies' liquidity is a long game What impact will debt burden have on tanker and dry bulk owners in 2011? CSAV seals joint services pact with MSC Three-year deal announced as MSC reveals it is postponing the transpacific Jaguar service it planned to operate with CMA CGM and Maersk Line Pirate attacks rise to 266 in first half of year More than 60% of incidents attributed to Somalis, says International Maritime Bureau Los Angeles rapped for cost overruns Audit highlights six projects by city's Harbour Department that were estimated at a combined $20m but ballooned to more than $116m Marseille-Fos seeks operator for giant drydock 10 Port authority launches another tender for repair facility at Mediterranean hub MEPC needs to show progress There is a risk that agreeing an international solution for reducing carbon dioxide from shipping could be taken out of the IMO's hands Australia's carbon tax law looms closer Now PM's hands are tied over scrapping green laws, shipping will have to bear the brunt Long Beach box volumes up 6.6% on the year Analysts warn that for the US as a whole, import volumes remaining flat or falling Fraud charges loom closer for Beluga founder Bremen prosecutor's office publishes preliminary results of its investigations The seafarers' champion Michael Grey articles in Lloyd's List win praise Robin returns home Britain's last remaining steam coaster returns to its east London roots

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JULY 14, 2011
Italy offers soldiers for hire ITALY'S government has reportedly agreed to allow shpowners to pay for the use of soldiers to protect Italian-flagged ships from pirates Consolidation blocks box market entry BARRIERS of entry to the container market have risen as consolidation has taken hold, Fairplay has been told HHI labour deal agreed HYUNDAI HI said it has reached an accord with labour officials that would raise some bonuses by 800% 'K' Line to transport grain 'K' LINE said today it has closed a deal with Japan's National Federation of Agricultural Co-operative Associations (JA) to transport grains from North America and Australia Pirate attacks rise in first half PIRATES attacked 266 ships in the first half of the year, up from 196 ships a year earlier, the International Maritime Bureau said today Asia/USWC service axed TS LINES of Hong Kong today confirmed to Fairplay it will be suspending an Asia/US West Coast service running jointly with China's Hainan Pan Ocean Shipping 135% profits rise seen for Precious SECURITIES group PhillipCapital said in a research note today that it expects Precious Shipping's 2Q2011 net profits to grow more than 135% year on year

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JULY 14, 2011
J.B. Hunt Transport Profit Jumps 26 Percent J.B. Hunt Transport Services raced ahead of a slowing economy in the second quarter, increasing net profit 26 percent over... Drewry Forecasts Persistent Container Shortage Although container production is up in the wake of last year's critical shortages, prices for the boxes have nearly doubled... Los Angeles Imports Fell 10.2 Percent in June Imports into the Port of Los Angeles fell 10.2 percent in June from the same month a year ago, throwing... FedEx Raising Spending to $4.2 Billion in 2012 FedEx will increase capital spending 24 percent over the next year, adding $800 million as it replenishes its fleets with... Congress Eyes 'Confusing' Waterways Environmental Rules Lawmakers will have to cut through a knot of "confusing, contradictory" rules to establish effective regulations controlling invasive species in ships' ballast... Damco to Handle Marks & Spencer's China Hub Damco, the logistics arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, will manage Marks & Spencer's mainland China hub operation, as the... EU Trust Busters Probe Frankfurt-Hahn Airport European Union competition regulators launched an investigation into public loans to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, a German freighter hub, to ensure they... Liberty Property Enters Inland Port Chicago Market Liberty Property Trust gained first inland port access by buying 1.2 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space adjacent... Class 8 Truck Order Backlog Expands The backlog of Class 8 trucks on order to be built is getting bigger, as demand for new trucks remains... Investors Favor Ports in Africa, Latin America and India Private investors, returning to the global port industry following the credit crunch, are targeting projects in Africa, India and Latin... Autos, Chain Stores Boost Retail Sales Retail sales rose 0.1 percent in June as a rise in spending at automobile dealerships and chain stores offset a... Growth Slows in Manufacturing Index An index of manufacturing activity grew more slowly during the last three months but indicated expansion for the seventh consecutive... Trans-Pacific VSA Postpones Plans for Third String Overcapacity and slowing demand on the trans-Pacific spurred CMA CGM, Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. to postpone the launch...

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JULY 14, 2011
Another transpac sling culled - as PSS deferred until August Piracy soars more than a third in H1 11 Shanghai pulling away from Singapore CSAV clarifies alternative service arrangements New Black Sea service for Maersk

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JULY 14, 2011
Rand bags bulker Nasdaq-listed bulker owner shells out $2.6m to take Maritime Trader from Canadian court's crosshairs. Sembcorp boosts backlog Singapore-listed shipbuilding group scores $493m order for integrated processing and living quarters platform. Gurus dissect GMR tactics Analysts examine New York-listed tanker owner's approach to liquidity amid market downturn. CSAV inks MSC alliance Chilean liner giant prepares to ride out market downturn as 33 boxships work new partnership. Ferry to paradise? Indian government considers launching new passenger route to Maldives. Coastguard u-turn praised Nautilus offer cautious praise for government pledge to keep 10 marine rescue centres open. Glory Wealth trumps KLC A $23m award that bankrupt Korea Line Corp won against a Chinese charterer is sent back to the arbitrators. Pirates hamper climate study Scientists claim growth in incidents is making Indian Ocean no go area for study groups. Military cargo quandary Kenyan report links ship to military hardware allegedly bound for South Sudan. SCI spree continues Indian state owner signs up for new 3,500-teu boxship at Rongsheng Shenfei in China. Safmarine adds new service South African container and break-bulk firm to introduce 'Rumba/Prime 4' service. K Line agrees grain deal Contract agreed with JA Group to ship two million tons of grain to Japan. Beluga 'fraud' net widens Scale of alleged fictitious sales tops $90m as pressure mounts on Niels Stolberg. LA blasts port overspend City audit shines light on 'mushroomed' costs for Port of LA projects. Target aims for HK? Anthony Comninos-led Greek owner linked to listing in Hong Kong worth up to $300m.

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JULY 14, 2011
Adverse demand Big 3 postpone new transpacific serviceThe world's three biggest container lines have postponed plans to introduce a transpacific shuttle service this year until the second quarter of 2012, one of the lines said Wednesday. Maersk Line, Mediterranea... Commentary CSAV ties up MSC deal Chilean liner carrier CSAV said Wednesday it has cemented a three-year deal with Mediterranean Shipping Co. to partner on a trio of trades from the end of this month. The agreement covers services on the northern Europe/West Coast South America, E... Big 3 postpone new transpacific service The world's three biggest container lines have postponed plans to introduce a transpacific shuttle service this year until the second quarter of 2012, one of the lines said Wednesday. Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM had planned ... Another transpacific service suspended Hainan PO Shipping and TS Lines have pulled one of their three jointly operated transpacific services, according to the lines' online schedules. Maritime news outlets reported Wednesday that the lines had immediately stopped running their TP1 loop.... Hamburg Süd merges intra-Europe strings Liner carrier Hamburg Süd said it is merging a two-string service connecting northern Europe and the Mediterranean into one loop. Citing "unfavorable trading conditions," the line will suspend its Northern Route service from the first week of Augu... Jumbo starts building heavy-lift vessel Rotterdam-based Jumbo Shipping has entered an agreement with the Brodosplit shipyard in Split, Croatia, to build a top segment heavy-lift vessel. The vessel will have a length of 152.6 meters and a beam of 27.4 meters and is equipped with two 1,100... Swissport handles Finnair's cargo in Brussels Swissport International, a provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has won the cargo ground-handling contract with Finnair covering its operations at Brussels International Airport. Finnair operates about 2,300 scheduled passenger fligh... BIS includes South Sudan in export controls The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security has amended the Export Administration Regulations to add controls on exports and re-exports of U.S.-origin "dual-use" items, products with both commercial and military applications, to... Zepol: U.S. imports down 7.4% in June U.S. import shipment volume for June decreased 7.4 percent from the same month in 2010, trade intelligence firm Zepol Corp. said Wednesday. The analyst said the volume, measured in TEUs, also decreased 4.6 percent from the previous month. The total...

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JULY 14, 2011
GHG deal at IMO unlikely to stave off EU action What is on the table is 'too little, too late' to satisfy European Union CO2 reduction targets. Fujairah market firm Durban markets firmed over the day. Rotterdam prices firm Quiet day of trading in Hamburg. Andreas Chrysostomou re-elected as MEPC Chairman During plenary, IMO Secretary-General congratulates Chrysostomou on his excellent record and for winning the 'well-deserved' Sustainable Shipping award. Dan-Bunkering appoints sales manager in Singapore Madeline Lee has 17 years of bunker industry experience. Bunker prices at key ports mixed Supplies of bunker fuel not an issue at major Asian ports on Thursday. Russia to create strategic oil products reserve Products for reserve to be purchased from oil companies at market prices. Vietnam-based supplier expanding ISO 8217:2005 spec to all ports ISO 8217:2005 380 cSt and 180 cSt grades currently only available at South Vietnamese ports. India to improve bunkering facilities at Tuticorin port As part of initiatives to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation with Maldives. China's bonded bunker sales up 21% in H1 China may sell 10 million mt of bunkers in 2011, sources say. Singapore sells record amount of bunkers in June Bunker sales up even as the number of 'bunkers-only calls' fall from May's level.

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TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

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

SHIPPING

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

Stockholm

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

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

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Palermo

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Portsmouth

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

File

PORTS

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

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

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

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

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

SHIPPING

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

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

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

Augusta

PORTS

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

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Manama

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Gdansk

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SEAFARERS

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

London/Bagsværd

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Papenburg/Geneva

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Abu Dhabi

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Muscat

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

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

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

Cairo

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

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

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

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