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BRIEFS

March 2, 2012

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*Shipping News* Time to review maritime law: US lawmaker A US lawmaker on Wednesday urged a review of US maritime law which could lead to bigger compensation payouts for passengers seeking damages from ship operators after deadly disasters at sea. Baltic index hits 25-year low amid vessel glut The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of costs to ship dry-bulk commodities, fell to the lowest monthly average in more than 25 years as a glut of vessels weighed on freight rates. Shipping loan losses seen hitting US$13b Banks will lose US$13 billion over the next two years on 3 per cent of all shipping loans as a collapse in earnings drains vessel owners' cash flows amid depressed asset values, Nomura Equity Research said. Thirty-one per cent of loans held by 83 shipping companies with US$201 billion in debt may 'be vulnerable,' and 10 per cent might become non-performing, the investment bank said in a report dated Feb 27.

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APM Terminals posts 'strongest ever' profits of US$1.05 billion in 2011 Rena officers plead guilty to mishandling boxship, forging documents Le Havre containers fall 6pc, but enjoy mid-year rise before 4th quarter Seaspan posts 83pc net profit decline to US$23.5 million in 2011 Obama assigns 'special prosecutor' to investigate Chinese trade practices Containership guards repel Hormuz Strait pirates in live fire incident MSC deploys its first 12,500 TEU, the Fabiola, on Asia-US west coast trade WTSA recommends US-Asia rate hikes of US$50-$100 per FEU from April Sichuan road building hits four-year annual record - 6,537 kilometres Hainan provincial port throughput surpasses 100 million TEU in 2011 January Xinjiang cross-border surface transport volume declines 11.9pc Ugandans to lose 150 containers in auction to ease congestion at Mombasa Israel's enhanced container security checks comes at shippers' expense Dutch donate 2 top quality container scanners to boost Palestinian trade Evergreen re-starts ANS service for North America/South America South Carolina governor thwarts eco-activists vetoing anti-dredging bill Guangxi handles 10,500 tonnes of air freight in Chinese New Year period US bill would force pilots to log more hours to qualify to fly cargo planes MidAmerica airport aims to become a cargo hub for China trade FedEx Life Sciences' chief calls for regulatory, tax support from India

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DAMCO continues to make strong, steady progress Govt may reserve a quarter of ex-im cargo biz for Indian ships ICC/Ifo survey reveals slight brightening in world economic climate Rickmers-Linie in tie-up with Stonetrans, Antwerp Breakbulk Agencies & DP World Breakbulk to ship rough granite, sandstone blocks from India to Antwerp Tanker insurers may take a hit due to Iran sanctions Negative trade list for India cleared, MFN status by year-end: Pak Draft Policy for award of ports waterfront & associated land on captive user basis Feb. 28 strike a total success at Kandla Port: Unions MbPT beats JNPT to win Major Ports Cricket Championship ICHAA re-elects Anurag Vijayvargiya as President & Rajan Pillai as Hon. Secretary for 2012-13

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MARCH 1, 2012
SAS Cargo adds Shanghai to network Today (1 March), the Scandinavian carrier SAS is launching a new Copenhagen-Shanghai (China) route, which will further improve the service between Scandinavia and the Chinese marke... AMI moves into new Heathrow home The UK arm of Air Menzies International (AMI) - one of the world's largest trade-only airfreight and express wholesalers - has moved into a new London Heathrow hub facility at Pola... New loan for construction of Brcko bypass The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing to support the modernisation of transport infrastructure in Bosnia-Herzegovina with a sovereign EUR 28.5mi... Etihad Airways increasing surcharges to offset EU carbon scheme UAE-based Etihad Airways is increasing the fuel surcharge on its European flights to offset the costs being imposed on the airlin... Finnlines with biweekly service from Wallhamn to Ust-Luga Finnllines is starting a new biweekly new service from Wallhamn on the southwest coast of Sweden to the Russian port of Ust-Luga in late March. The Finnish shipping company will de... European road transport rates decrease since May 2011 European road freight prices decreased by 0.6% in Q4/2011 compared to the price index in Q3/2011 and by 1.5% compared to the index level in Q4 of the previous year, reported Trans... Sernam: will the EU offer financial support? Over the next few days the European Commission will decide whether to offer financial support to the French transport company Sernam. The latter already received subsidies in 1998.... Terminal Basel Nord to be trimodal hub Switzerland's new Terminal Basel Nord will be designed as a trimodal hub for maritime containers. The focus will be on inland ship - railway transport chain. This will allow contai... CP expands its oil by rail operation to Lloydminster, Saskatchewan Canadian Pacific (CP), a North American transcontinental railfreight transportation company, is now shipping crude oil by rail from a new transload facility near Lloydminster, Sask... Philippine ambassador visits ICTSI Manzanillo George Reyes, the newly appointed Philippine ambassador to Mexico and Central America, visited the site where Contecon Manzanillo S.A (CMSA), a wholly owned Mexican subsidiary of I... UPS woos TNT after weak financial year 2011 The Dutch group TNT Express reported a net loss of EUR 270 million for business year 2011. The giant US-based parcel service provider UPS is continuing its takeover negotiations fo... New CEO for Alitalia The Italian airline Alitalia board has chosen Andrea Ragnetti to replace Rocco Sabelli as chief executive, effective from 5 March. Ragnetti is a former executive of Royal Philips E... Gefco and Minsheng Shipping evolving into Shenzhen Minsheng Gefco Logistics It has only just come to light that the French transport provider Gefco and the leading Chinese logistics service provider Minsheng Shipping signed a joint venture contract on 5 Ja... Kuehne + Nagel opens new office in in Thailand Kuehne + Nagel, the giant logistics service provider based in Schindellegi (Switzerland), has opened a new office in Chiang Mai to meet the strong demand for integrated logistics ... Lehnkering Chemical Transport. management expanded The Lehnkering Chemical Transport (LCT) division, which is part of the company's road logistics and services (RLS) sector, will be headed by Steffen Bauer, with immediate effect. H... Break Bulk China: Shanghai- first stage of this year's Business Run Flensborg and Associates, a Munich-based sales and consulting firm, organised the seventh Break-Bulk Business Run in Shanghai (China) on 28 February 2012, and also announced the ex...

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MARCH 1, 2012
MSRC beefs up response capabilities in GoM Rolls-Royce receives second Environship order Fredriksen set to go shopping with $1 billion from Seadrill shares sale IHC Merwede books orders worth €450million for three pipelaying vessels

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MARCH 1, 2012
CG holds vessel in Portland for failing safety inspection New study highlights value of US commercial airports Boeing receives honors for record Dreamliner flight Seattle Port Commissioners Ok first reading of Kirkland land deal Rail association taps IPH as full member of organization

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MARCH 1, 2012
Weak European coal demand sees Atlantic and Pacific rates diverge Widening gap between panamax and supramax spot rates Australian and Indonesian exports dominated 2011 global coal trade However, Atlantic coal tonne-mile demand rose 50% last year Robust Chinese demand brings cautious optimism to car carriers Improved supply-demand balance to drive rate increases, says DVB Bank Caribbean-US product tanker trade collapses after refinery closure Brokers say Baltic Exchange benchmark route now 'irrelevant' to the market Concordia Maritime evaluates next move after broadening trade base Swedish tanker owner expanding presence in edible oils sector The cheap and cheerless shall inherit the seas What price cost cutting when the average shipping firm has no fat to trim? Pimp my ship Making the case for slower sailing speeds Marine Money: a tale of cynics, sceptics, epicureans and stoics Speakers agree on bleak short-term trends but disagree about opportunities Fredriksen selling Seadrill shares to 'aggressively pursue' shipping opportunities Stock equivalent to $1bn could benefit tycoon's portfolio of companies but also potential new ventures, say analysts Last Embiricos single-hull tanker sold for demolition Brokers report that Antiparos will be recycled in Pakistan European freight forwarders still foresee an upturn Bank's monthly sentiment index suggests a rise in volumes in the coming two months Annual Chinese crude oil tonne-mile demand closing in on US levels Rise in shipments from South America to China increases sailing distances but ESPO pipeline limits growth level First mainland China-owned cruiseship sets sail next week Huang pledges to invest in fleet to tap growing Asian leisure market Dr Peters seeks fresh capital KG fund seeks to buy back two insolvent tankers Hong Kong bidding Sailors' Society hosts charity bash KG owner is plaintiff in Hyundai Merchant Marine Rule B case NSC Schiffahrtsgesellschaft and not Reederei Claus-Peter Offen is the company alleging $1.89m default Seanergy regains compliance Surge in share price helps meet Nasdaq rules on minimum market value Soaring box index shows lines' GRI success Big Asia-Europe rate increases achieved Torm working on new structure Meldgaard says restructing will be attractive to new investors MHI and Sinopacific announce kamsarmax partnership Japanese yard will sell technology know-how to mid-sized Chinese niche player Lomar named as Cosco customer Dry bulk order came from maritime unit of Logothetis-backed Libra Bad weather delays Rena salvage Costs expected to top $100m Eurotunnel has 'strong interest' in buying ex-SeaFrance vessels Jacques Gounon says consortium of 500 former Seafrance staff is willing to restart Dover-Calais service Costa Allegra passengers disembark in Mahé Cruiseship has taken three days to reach shore Looks bad, is bad Shipping companies the world over represent the shipping industry as a whole, so Costa's problems are the cruise industry's problems Seafarers killed in clash with pirates confirmed as Pakistani and Iranian But identity of vessel recaptured by Danish navy still unknown DFDS issues 2012 profits warning Danish freight and passenger ferry operator cites tougher competition in the North Sea ro-ro market and higher bunker costs Let the market decide Why speed limits are a bad idea Sinoceanic delays delivery of MSC Altair as it fails to find funding Oslo-listed boxship operator unable to raise $61m from China's HNA Group as planned

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MARCH 1, 2012
Cash grab alleged AN EXECUTIVE of Houston's Delos Shipping has alleged in a court document that BLT's controlling shareholder has shifted funds out of the Indonesian company High prices hurt oil demand IHS CERA warned today high oil prices could destroy demand in an already-weak economic climate, which would hurt the already-oversupplied tanker sector Pacific Basin's profits drop by 69% PACIFIC Basin Shipping today said net profits for 2011 were $32M, a 69% drop from 2010's results WWL plans green surcharge WWL TOLD Fairplay it plans to raise rates to offset spiralling costs from environmental regulation TWIC needs tweaking BIOMETRIC security card readers at US ports face a range of challenges before a final rule on regulatory requirements can proceed, a government report concluded Yangzijiang unveils $631M in profits SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang has posted record profits of 3.98Bn yuan ($631.16M) for 2011 No-one hurt as Allegra passengers go ashore CRIPPLED Costa Allegra was towed into Port Victoria, Seychelles, this morning at about 10.30 local time Oz coal boom tied to degradation GREENPEACE today released a report warning about environmental damage caused by port schemes and rising bulker traffic from Queensland's coal boom Courage loses $28.95M COURAGE Marine said today it incurred $28.95M in losses for 2011, reversing $9.176M in profits for 2010 RCL falls $25.5M into red THAILAND'S RCL said today it lost 780M baht ($25.5M) in 2011, reversing 465M baht in profits for 2010 TORM loses more than forecast DS TORM said today it remains in talks with lenders over its financial problems, while reporting that impairment charges sparked much deeper 2011 losses than it had expected NOL shares rise on sunny forecast NOL'S shares rose today after Morgan Stanley predicted a return to profitability from 3Q2012

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MARCH 1, 2012
Truck Pricing Forecast to Climb 3 to 5 Percent Truck pricing is expected to rise by low to mid-single digit percentages over the next year, as shippers, brokers and... Intermodal Volume Slips 2.8 Percent Intermodal volume last week slipped 2.8 percent year-over-year to 214,402 trailers and containers while carload traffic fell 5 percent to... UPS Names McCorstin to VP Post UPS has named Jeff McCorstin vice president of international air and ocean freight transportation services. McCorstin will succeed Bob... 2 Dead, 3 Missing After Ships Collide Off India An "unidentified" merchant ship collided with an Indian fishing trawler early Thursday about 15 nautical miles off the country's southern... House Republicans Could Cut Transport Plan to 18 Months When news broke that House Republicans were considering scaling back their surface transportation bill to 18 months from five years,... OOCL to Boost Australia-SE Asia Rates OOCL says it will increase freight rates on cargo moving to Australia from Southeast Asia, including from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand,... Uggla to Fill Top Slot at Maersk Tugboat Subsidiary A.P. Moller-Maersk appointed Robert Uggla chief executive of its Svitzer tugboats subsidiary. Uggla is the 33-year-old grandson of Maersk McKinney... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Skyrocket 88 Percent A key Asia-Europe freight index has soared 88 percent in the past week, boosting carriers' hopes steep rate hikes introduced... Hanjin to Receive First of 13,000-TEU Ships in April Hanjin Shipping will take delivery on April 1 of the first of the five huge post-Panamax ships it ordered in... DFDS Books Record Profit, Forecasts Tougher 2012 DFDS grew 2011 pre-tax profit by 36 percent from a year ago to a record $133 million, but the company... Seig to Head Ocean Freight at Damco Martin Seig has been named global head of ocean freight at Damco, the logistics and forwarding unit of A.P. Moller-Maersk.... Seaspan Reports Profit, Plans to Buy Back Stock Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan reported $35.5 million in normalized net earnings for the fourth quarter, a 31.5 percent increase from... Deck Officers Plead Guilty to Charges in Rena Wreck The captain and navigating officer of the Rena container ship that ran aground Oct. 5 on a New Zealand reef...

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MARCH 1, 2012
NAFTA trade 12% up y-o-y in December The latest data released by the US Department of Transport's (DOT) statistics office for trade using surface transportation between the US and its NAFTA [North ... SeaCube's investments pay off New York-based SeaCube Container Leasing has followed the sector's trend by posting much better results in 2011 than it did in 2010. In particular, the listed group ... Argentina looks at banning UK imports The tension between the UK and Argentinian Governments over the Falkland Islands has intensified following Debora Giorgi, the latter country's Minister of Industry ... Containerisation International poll: customer service a 'dirty word' CMA CGM/Maersk upgrade transatlantic ships ADPC takes delivery of its first gantry cranes The Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has taken delivery of its first super-post-panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes for the new port of Khalifa. A second batch of ... TCB Railway takes Barcelona's rail transport to new heights TCB Railway increased its traffic by 21% last year, up to 93,000TEU. Further growth of 29% is expected this year, up to 120,000 TEU due to the wide range of services ... Somalia conference 'failed' shipping That is the view of many from within the shipping industry after digesting the conclusions from the Somalia conference in London last week; although the commitments ...

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MARCH 1, 2012
Zim poised to raise rates Israeli containership giant readies rate restoration programme in response to market turbulence. USCG hauls in Morning Spruce Authorities blast Eukor car-carrier over 'substandard operation and condition' as inspection uncovers safety hazards. GMR limps toward next phase Bankrupt tanker owner readies race for creditor blessing as four-week loss tops $63m. Prosafe pockets more in Q4 Oslo-listed accommodation owner turns in improved final quarter numbers but sees full year dip. Wreck snags boxship Singapore's Akari gets stuck on uncharted sunken vessel off Hon Dau in Vietnam, port authority says. Seanergy sitting pretty Dale Ploughman in the driver's seat as US-listed bulker owner regains compliance with Nasdaq listing requirement. JES takes its time Singapore-listed Chinese shipyard needs longer to post annual report as it accounts for vessel delivery delays. BW joins bond bandwagon Oslo-listed offshore owner the latest to contemplate a fundraiser via the bond market. Eagle talons target Allied Sophoclles Zoullas at the helm as Eagle Bulk mounts legal assault against Dimitris Marinis-backed operator over unpaid hire. Vernicos plots fleet growth Greek owner says Chinese newbuilding and another second-hand deal likely as it snaps up Svitzer tug. Seaspan lifts dividend again New York-listed containership owner adds another 33% to its quarterly handout despite lower Q4 bottom line. What TBOOK WOG means London appeal court makes an important ruling about tanker safety inspections and what they mean for chartering deals. Drydocks World closes in Dubai-based yard to lay out plans for massive financial restucturing deal next week. Tallink on the up Estonian ro-ro operator firmly in profit as passenger numbers increase. Torm solution still hanging Danish owner loses over $400m in 2011 as annual report passes without restructuring plan.

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MARCH 1, 2012
Asia-Europe rate increases sticking, says index U.S.-flag shipowners want to haul oil reserves Union asks LaHood to press UPS on fatigue rule Guilty pleas in Rena grounding CaroTrans starts Charleston-South Africa service Rickmers expands China coverage Rickmers in joint venture to move granite Seaspan says it will raise dividend, buy stock Zim raising Asia-Europe rates U.S. truck tonnage falls 4% in January

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MARCH 1, 2012
Yin and Yang of green shipping Singapore has shown the world that it is as committed to global environmental issues as its peers such as Hong Kong. MEPC 63: Applying EEDI to existing ships firmly rejected IMO committee agrees it would be 'inappropriate' to apply EEDI formula to existing ships, meaning some MBM proposals will need revision. Banks 'losing patience' with struggling shipping companies Next ten months likely to see bankruptcies and consolidation. Little price movement in Fujairah Bunker demand in Suez 'average', a player told Bunkerworld. IFO prices firming in Rotterdam and Hamburg Icy conditions have cleared in Hamburg. Call for standard to measure hull and propeller performance gaining traction Some support at MEPC for developing standard which would help owners assess available antifouling coatings and other tools. Torm faces an uncertain future Shipping group reports widening losses as a refinancing deadline passes without agreement. MEPC 63: CSC outlines 'considerable' GHG reduction potential Improved hull and propeller performance could equal 35-50% of IMOs CO2 reduction target due to fuel savings. Pressure for fuel economy driving demand for newbuilds Owners looking for fixed cost savings of around 30%. Fuel oil stocks climb again Inventories at a nine-and-a-half month high. IFO prices firming in Singapore Public holiday in Busan. Berlian Laju defaults on six of its debt instruments Company defaults on two guaranteed convertible bonds and four Indonesian Rupiah issues. 380 cSt grade deliveries 'temporarily unavailable' at Taichung Bunker barge responsible for deliveries of 380 cSt grade under annual maintenance, says CPC Corporation. South Korean bunker stocks slightly lower in March SK Energy to undergo maintenance in one of its CDUs from second half of March. UK-based shipper places orders for six fuel efficient Ultramax vessels New Ultramax bulk carriers able to carry up to 11% more cargo and consume around 13% less fuel, compared to Supramaxes. Vopak 2011 net profits slightly up on year Generally positive outlook for products storage business in 2012 and 2013, says Vopak. Americas bunker market tracks crude decline Prices see double digit falls.

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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

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.

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

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

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

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

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

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