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November 24, 2011

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*Shipping News* SSF goes bespoke to gain bigger following MORE shipbrokers will get a shot at using the Singapore Ship Sale Form (SSF), as it goes bespoke on a website widely used by the community. Tanker surplus in the Persian Gulf grows An oversupply of supertankers competing to load two million barrel cargoes of oil at Persian Gulf ports has risen, a survey showed. UGC, investment group sign deal to build grain terminal Russia's state grain trader, the United Grain Co (UGC), and investment group Summa said on Tuesday they had signed a deal to build a new grain export terminal on the Pacific cost with a capacity of five million tonnes per year. Vale's US$2.3b China ore ships bet goes awry

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Maersk ups rates and peak season surcharges for services from Far East MSC cuts Asia-Europe capacity, changes 13,000-TEUers for 5,000-TEU ships Hutchison deploys environmental law to block Southampton CT expansion Maersk adds fresh layer of boxes, making 7,450-TEUer into 8,500 TEUer Asia-Australia AADA bunker surcharges rise US$625/TEU December 24 Hong Kong Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc Singapore Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc Beijing-Hangzhou Canal capacity upgrades, becomes 'intelligent' Wuzhou port throughput surpasses 20 million tonnes Chongqing Shipping Exchange completes US$184 million transaction Westbound tranpac reefer rates up US$300/FEU in Jan to cover repositioning US truck rates to rise 2-3pc ahead of expected 2014-15 downturn: analyst South Carolina Ports continues building projects under existing leadership FedEx speeds up transit from Kyushu, Japan to continental Asia Air China October cargo falls 4.1pc, but up 1.9pc in first nine months Durban's Dube TradePort invests US$1.47 million in dedicated air trucking Continental brings energy hubs closer with daily Houston-Lagos flights Internet sales expected to drive much of FedEx holiday volume

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DAMCO's customer service initiatives appreciated Investment in new MPVs helping Safmarine unlock West African potential LOTS Shipping & Master Shipyard tackle another challenging project Shipping Ministry taking steps to thwart piracy: Vasan Skuld highlights service range & capabilities at seminar New CVO at KPT Pakistan's QICT set to handle mega ships round-the-clock Govt allows 1 mt of sugar exports Rangarajan expects inflation to ease to 7 pc by Q4 MACCIA President calls on Maharashtra CM

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
South African new vehicles sales jump in October The sales of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) put in a creditable performance in South Africa in October, with 12,994 units sold, an increase of 16% over the previous October. ... ECS Group on course for a record year A strong European performance, expansion into new markets, new customers and contracts extensions are all contributing towards a record year for the ECS Group in 2011. The global c... Air Transat Cargo to publish rates on OAG Cargo application Canada's Air Transat Cargo is the latest customer for OAG Cargo's enhanced and upgraded airfreight rates application, which publishes more than 6 six million airfreight rates to mo... New MD for Toll Global Forwarding's German division Toll Global Forwarding has appointed Siegfried Nottelmann as managing director Germany. He joined Toll in August, when his company Andree & Wilkerling was acquired by the group... Alstom and city of Belgrade sign rail agreement Alstom and Belgrade have signed a memorandum of understanding concerning the construction of a new rail transport system. This agreement opens a negotiation period during which the... Hapag-Lloyd posts positive result Hapag-Lloyd achieved an operating result (adjusted ebit) of EUR 36.7 million in Q3. The operating result in the first nine months of the current financial year rose to EUR 78.8 mil... More train drivers and new site for intermodal trains in Switzerland MEV Schweiz, a Basel-based Swiss HR service specialist for rail-bound passenger and cargo transport, is again training train drivers to drive cargo trains. After the conclusion of ... First ADR licence for mineral oil tank on Mercedes Unimog The Swiss vehicle manufacturer GK Grünenfelder will supply Gredig & Co, based in Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, with the first Mercedes Unimog with an ADR licence for... Svizzera Logistica, 23-25 November, Lugano, Switzerland (copy 2) Svizzera Logistica is an international logistics trade fair, where selected enterprises will present their products and services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that only L... Grimaldi launches Genoa-Valencia service The Grimaldi Group has opened a new thrice-weekly ro-ro service between the ports of Genoa and Valencia. The route will be served by the modern ro-ro vessels "Eurocargo Valenc... Volga-Dnepr Group presents aid logistics concept A Volga-Dnepr Group delegation presented a new logistics concept in the presence of state and government heads and high-ranking businessmen at an Asia-Pacific economic forum in Hon... DHL cooperates with cooling container specialist CSafe DHL Global Forwarding, the airfreight and seafreight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL, is expanding its offer for temperature-sensitive shipments. A leasing agreement with the Ohio-... Ceva and Ford expand relationship at new Louisville plant The SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has won additional business with the Ford Motor Company at the latter's Louisville KY (USA) assembly plant. The new operation will kick off in 201... Weiss Röhlig launches weekly Hamburg-Taiwan service Weiss Röhlig, a logistics JV of the logistics providers Gebrüder Weiss and Röhlig, has launched a weekly consolidation service between Hamburg and Taiwan, to meet growing demand fo...

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
American Club seeks 5 percent premium increase for 2012 IHC Merwede appoints Denis Welch CEO for S.E. Asia Design improvements boost Azipod hydrodynamic efficiency First LNG fueled product tanker enters service

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Longview Port Commissioners cut 2012 tax levy by 45 percent Matson plans to increase Hawaii rates, handling charge Hewlett-Packard inks deal to supply cloud for Maersk Line Seattle Port Board passes budget for 2012, finance plan ATA praises DOT decision to ban cellphone use by truckers

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Greece's golden goose needs careful handling First signs are that Greece's interim government understands that, while Greek owners have limited exposure to the national crisis, the risk to the economy is greater if the industry is alienated Shipping has limited exposure to Greek risk Owners are part of the global commodities scene rather than the Greek economy Middle East VLCC earnings set to be hit by start of holiday season Firm spot market expected to dip on reduced chartering during US and Asian celebrations Diana Shipping moves 'closer' to share buyback Growth-minded Greece-based owner could consider newbuildings if freight rates drop further UN calls for more naval force as EU Navfor reduces cover UN Security Council calls for an international response to Somali pirate threat US debt fears are back on the agenda Congressional committee set up to agree ways to cut the $15trn national debt has failed to offer any conclusion Will China lift the world out of the red? As many developed countries battle acute economic problems, the importance of Chinese demand is growing even greater Depth of industry's negative sentiment revealed Delegates at the Informa Maritime Events London Ship Finance and Investment conference express a predominantly negative view of the next 12 months Maersk and Hamburg Süd to boost joint Asia-South America services Delivery of 16 7,500 teu containerships is under way NewLead racks up $7m in arbitration awards over charter spat with TMT Greek owner 'confident' of collecting all outstanding cash from Nobu Su vehicle Livanos Group sells ageing VLCC Greeks said to have offloaded a 1993-built double-hull tanker while rumours circulate of suezmax resale pair sold from Sungdong yard Don't be driven to distraction Officers on the watch can find their heads turned (in the wrong direction) by an abundance of modern gadgets Christmas lights fail to dispel shipping's gloom At the Lloyd's List London Ship Finance and Investment Conference, speaker after speaker recounts tales of desperation Tramp boxship owners need better awareness of market competition Brokers say owners are giving in too easily to low charter rates Owners urged to take the first step in refinancing talks Time is fast running out for failing firms as first boxships are laid up at Hamburg port Australia's booming export trade to China piles up a $2.5bn surplus Trade has grown twenty-fivefold since 1990 SFI sees profit-share earnings evaporate in weak spot market Company to keep close eye on Frontline restructuring Transpacific box rates stay flat Drewry benchmark stuck at $1,457 per feu, as lines announce surcharges to Pacific services B+H Ocean Carriers to scrap its share listing Michael Hudner's ore-bulk-oil operator joins exodus of New York public companies Goodbye to magic pipe dreams A US district court struck a blow for fairness in overturning an indefinite detention called for by US prosecutors Woe in the tanker sector Frontline and Torm have given a blunt assessment of their troubles. This is all to the good CMA CGM pushes for rate hikes across multiple routes Decision parallels moves by other carriers Strong LNG day rates give Awilco hope for 2012 Third-quarter loss of $4.6m can be turned around next year, company says Developing countries boost participation in shipping Unctad report shows traditional roles of providing seafarers and creating raw materials exports are being left behind S&P withdraws Excel Maritime rating Move comes at company's request after stinging downgrade Fesco launches US-Russia service New Tacoma to Vladivostok run targets shippers in the oil and gas, mineral and manufacturing industries Third blaze in 18 months hits Dalian oil terminal Storage tank fire caused by lightning Hanjin Heavy launches drive for top position among Korean yards Yeongdo facility being modernised after settlement of labour dispute

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Sea Star fine calculus revealed US PROSECUTORS fined Sea Star $14.2M for price-fixing because they believed a higher penalty would "jeopardise" the company, newly filed court documents reveal American Club raises premiums by 5% THE AMERICAN P&I Club today announced a 5% premium increase for policy-year 2012 and reported a substantial gain in its Asian membership MOL box ship, bulker collide REPAIRS are being made today to a small bulker that nearly sank after a collision on Germany's River Weser last night GenMar seeks fee blessing IF A JUDGE decides not to approve fees attached to Oaktree's new investment in General Maritime, the tanker major's fleet could be liquidated, a new court filing has explained B+O to proceed on NYSE Amex exit B+O OCEAN Carriers is moving ahead with plans to exit NYSE Amex to save on administrative costs Iran oil buy boosts Syria AN IRANIAN company has lifted 80,000 tonnes of crude this week from Banias port, in what's been described today as a "minor boost" for Syria Ex-Beluga ship sold A FORMER Beluga ship was privately sold today in Bremen to project carrier Hansa Heavy Lift, after an auction for the multipurpose vessel was first cancelled Will Diana buy back? NYSE-listed Diana Shipping, which is overflowing with cash, signaled today might finally move to buy back its own shares India shares drop on rupee fall INDIA'S shipping shares dropped today to another 52-week low in reaction to the rupee's drastic fall against dollar Tanker contagion spreads TANKER sector weakness appears to have spread to the newbuilding resale side, Pareto Securities said in Oslo Secondhand market twitching detected DRYBULK spot rates are trading in a narrow range, but the secondhand market is becoming more active, shipping analysts said today BVI court steps into Russian fight FORMER Russian entrepreneur Vitaly Arkhangelsky has had a small legal win in his long-running battle to recover the port assets of his Oslo Marine Group Murchison buys time AUSTRALIA'S Murchison Metals today extended its share suspension, as it continues to negotiate the sale of its stake in the A$5.9Bn ($5.74Bn) Oakajee Port & Rail Project

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Lowe's Ramps up Inventory Ahead of Holidays Lowe's says its inventory in the third quarter was up 5.2 percent year-over-year and the home improvement retailer is "more... JOC's Leach Tours Port of Montreal, Discusses Expansion Plans (Video) Peter Leach, senior editor for the Journal of Commerce, shares his impressions after a tour of the Port of Montreal,... Japanese Ship Orders Rise for First Time in Six Months Japanese export ship orders grew for the first time in six months in October on a year-on-year basis, rising a... India's Trade Deficit Hits Four-Year High India had a trade deficit of $19.6 billion in October, the highest in four years, as the pace of export... Iceland's Eimskip Boosts Profit on Traffic Surge Eimskip increased third quarter operating profit 7.6 percent year-over-year to $14.85 million, as the Icelandic container shipping and refrigerated... Lufthansa to Cut Cargo Capacity up to 30 Percent Lufthansa Cargo said it could cut capacity by as much as 30 percent going into 2012 and temporarily ground some... China Cosco Names Jiang President China Cosco Holdings named Jiang Li Jun to replace Zhang Liang as president, extending a management shakeup that comes amid...

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Maersk Line's increased activity contributes to PTP growth According to Maersk Line, its increased activity at Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia has contributed to the port's impressive 15.5% growth in the first 10 months ... Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December Maersk improves Asia/Adriatic connections Maersk Line has improved the feeder services that connect with its AE12 schedule between Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean in the Adriatic. Three third party services ... Discharging starts of grounded Turkon ship's boxes A Turkon Line boxship that grounded on the rocks off the Greek island of Syros on November 9, while en route to Salerno, is having its 791 containers discharged ... WTSA recommends reefer rate increase of USD300/FEU Container lines serving the westbound transpacific trade are calling for an across-the-board increase in refrigerated cargo rates, to cover higher equipment and ... LA port to participate in ESI 'clean ship' programme The Port of Los Angeles (LA) has announced that it is working with the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) to develop incentive strategies to ... ATA index suggests US growth The American Trucking Association's (ATA) Truck Tonnage Index increased by 0.5% in October, after a revised 1.5% gain the previous month, suggesting that the US ... Egyptian turmoil Egyptian protesters are continuing to occupy Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square today despite an offer from the military to speed up the process of handing over control ...

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
'No feast for Frontline' Plight of ailing tanker titan prompts comparisons to General Maritime as shares continue to tumble ahead of US holiday. Court names HSH examiner Texas attorney picked to investigate HSH Nordbank's attack on Omega Navigation directors. NewLead earns fourth win Nasdaq-listed owner lands another blow in fight with TMT over cancelled charters. SFI feels tanker pain John Fredriksen company feels Frontline pain as it falls short of analyst expectations. Commander refloated Greek salvor frees FGM-managed cargoship after it grounded in rocky shallows. SSY adds FFA front-haul trade Shipbroker beefs up freight forwarding business by adding front-haul Europe-to-Asia trade. Diana beats bets Simeon Palios-led bulker owner unveils $100m buyback as third-quarter gain trumps analyst estimates. Euroseas stretches charter Aristides Pittas-led owner ties up handysize containership for another year, but takes a pay cut. New twist on the box Shipping containers have many uses, so why not turn them into a phone shop? Maybulk profit slashed Kuala Lumpur-listed owner posts slump in earnings as drybulk rates continue slide but tankers bottom out. Tankerska toiling Croatian tanker owner falls to big nine-month loss as revenue drops. Bulk a better bet Jefferies suggests investors direct their cash into dry-cargo firms as container rates will not spring back quickly. Crew strikes wage deal Sri Lankan charterer of Lanka Mahapola to repatriate seafarers after vessel leaves Port Sudan.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled U.S.-flag lakers' cargo up 3.2% in October Diana reports $2.7 million 3Q profit American Club sees creeping extension of shipowner liabilities Alphaliner: No relief in Far East-Europe trade FESCO Russian Pacific Line sails Tacoma

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Chamber of Shipping hails 'standout environmental records' Foss' mission to aggressively pursue opportunities to reduce emissions is recognised. Propulsion unit modification improves energy efficiency From May to September the vessel witnessed benefits of more than two percent in hydrodynamic efficiency improvement. Markets firming in European hubs Rotterdam IFO prices climbing but player says underlying sentiment remains soft. Fujairah up, Durban down Avails still limited in South Africa's main port. LNG carrier sees losses widen Voyage-related expenses rose, mainly due to bunker consumption related to vessel repositioning. Stena Line examines ECA strategies Doubts alternatives to MGO will be ready by 2015, but continues to evaluate cost-effective technology and fuel solutions. 'Alternative fuels' key in reducing emissions Challenge is to support 'green initiatives in a sustainable and cost effective manner,' says US maritime official. Wartsila 'strengthens its market position' Deal agreed to acquire Hamworthy. Philippine bunker suppliers in compliance with new sulphur limit IFOs supplied in Philippine ports have sulphur content of 3.30-3.40% according to test results. Asian bunker prices rising mid-week Weak demand in Asian hubs on Wednesday. Wartsila completes Bit Viking's fuel conversion to LNG Product tanker, to be operated by Statoil, delivered to Tarbit Shipping in October. South Korean bunker players ready for new sulphur cap Most local refiners have commenced offering 3.50% sulphur IFOs. UK-based terminal operator to acquire oil facility in Denmark Baltic Oil Terminals PLC to acquire Haahr Tank-Lager A/S for $9.9 million in cash. Singapore port authority issues 3.50% sulphur limit reminder Shippers to ensure sulphur content of bunker fuels not above 3.50% from 2012 onwards. Bunkering in Hambantota delayed to next year Two to three months before bunkering can start, says SLPA chief engineer. WFS posts Q3 dividend Set to pay out dividend on January 6, 2012.

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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

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

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

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

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

This is highlighted in a report commissioned by ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory.

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.

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

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

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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.

››› 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

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

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

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

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

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

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