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BRIEFS

August 3, 2012

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MSC to up Asia-US west/east coasts rates, rail links from September OOIL profit down, but box unit revenues increase 5pc to US$2.8 billion Hanjin slashes loss as quarterly revenues rise 18pc to US$2.4 billion CEVA quarterly pre-tax profit falls 13.6pc, but revenue increases 5.5pc DP World first half volumes up 7.5pc to 28 million TEU, but pace slackens UK's Graig Group places order for three 2,000-TEU box ships from Jinhai Antwerp, Marseilles overall cargo off in first half, but boxes hold steady Guangdong will devise new plan for Pearl River Delta port development China boosts railway spending to help reverse slowing economic growth Kuehne + Nagel to provide global ocean freight management for Metro Group Geodis profit up 6pc despite lower volume, Euro-crisis pricing pressure Hactl welcomes air cadet fact-finding tour at Hong Kong airport Cargolux hunts for CEO as Regimen resignation rekindles rumours of clash JD Neuhaus supplies centralised pneumatic handling system for four hoists

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AUGUST 2, 2012
FFFAI delegation meets WCO chief Kale's CAPELLA CFS/ICD management system now available on Microsoft Windows Azure Maersk Line vessels benefiting from KPIs Shreyas Shipping inducts OEL KOCHI for coastal trade ICTT Vallarpadam registers record monthly throughput Shipping Minister reviews capacity augmentation projects at three west coast Major Ports India pips China in export growth rate: WTO June exports drop 5.45 pc to $ 25.06 bn Dinesh Gupta elected President, Anil Jain Vice-President of Gandhidham Chamber Rain gods, please save our economy

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Crowley Liner Services issues statement on plea agreement NNS school is "Apprenticeship Innovator and... Bisso Towboat takes deliver of ASD tractor tug newbuild Smit Lamnalco orders RAstar ASD tugs Obama nominates Art Sulzer for Seaway advisory board First of new series of Platform Supply Vessels for Brazil

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Hanjin Shipping to restart calls to Port of Portland container terminal Port of Los Angeles reports emissions programs working Parsons Brinckerhoff taps Snyder as senior supervising engineer Inchcape Shipping Services eyes possible strike in Argentina General Dynamics completes deal for Earl Industries' ship repair division

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AUGUST 2, 2012
HSBC sells its shipping services division Bank says its still committed to shipping US sanctions: who stands to lose out on Iran trade? New measures from Washington could bring more than just oil trades with Iran to a halt BP tanker fixtures rise 15% this year Indian refinery helps to boost tanker charters Pyxis confirms tanker order Deal for single MR2 vessel was struck months ago but surfaces now Cheniere achieves final investment decision Cheniere inches towards final approval for planned Sabine Pass liquefaction trains Offshore vessel opportunities as the Chinese buy into the North Sea New interest in region will boost activity for offshore support vessels Global boxship fleet still growing With 5,062 vessels active on liner trades, data reveals the top 20 carriers control 85% of the 16.2m teu total Seaspan foregoes $267m undrawn loan Decision reflects strategic expediency, say top executives Seaspan narrows its second-quarter loss to $6.7m Independent charter owner boosts normalised earnings in second quarter Spot market activity slumps for 15-year-old VLCCs Older tankers' share of fixtures falls from 23% in 2009 to 12% so far this year Scorpio says benchmark product tanker routes do not show real story New triangulation trade patterns mean product tankers earn more than investors and analysts think German banks finance KG vessel sales Hamburg financing company AHS buys Clou Ocean at discount price Sami forces all members to apply for accreditation Only 10% have passed through stage one of programme Sanko Mineral poised to sail free from Baltimore after three-month stay Liquimar, Knightsbridge, WBC and cargo interests agree to drop proceedings Atlantic supramax cargoes postponed after strike in Argentina Spot market rates remain stable, though BHP Billiton could downsize expansion of Port Hedland Weak iron ore market is leading miner to reconsider capital expenditure Lower charter rates clip Diana Shipping's earnings Cash-rich owner takes steep rate cut on two new panamax charters MarAd rejects APT Title XI application Blackstone arm assessing possibilities of asking for another review Uni-Tankers claims smaller tanker markets is looking buoyant Danish tanker owner on the acquisition trail Better sentencing It is time for a uniform approach to sentencing pirates Crowley Liner Services agrees $17m criminal fine in Puerto Rico price-fixing case Total fines collected by Washington increase to $46m OOCL buys equipment for Long Beach Cranes worth $346.6m contracted for leased terminals in California Pirates free seven Albedo crew for $1.2m pay-out Confusion surrounds the fate of 14 seafarers said to remain captive in Somalia Pacific Basin eyes joint venture to execute ro-ro exit Berglund seeks quick get-away from loss-making unit Tung warns of weak peak as rate recovery slows Idle ship numbers down despite uncertain prospects Scrap and build is the way forward In a vastly overtonnaged market, systemised scrapping is the way forward Feeling peaky? Sluggish global economy dims prospects for high-season box demand RBS nationalisation would harm ship finance, say experts Financiers debate whether Commerzbank ship finance exit sets a precedent SinOceanic board worried about GCL connection Common shareholder could pose asset arrest problems for boxship tonnage provider

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AUGUST 2, 2012
MARAD denies APT bid MARAD administrator David Matsuda has rejected APT's application for Title XI loan guarantees, shortly after APT took the US government to court Delhi to back insurance for Iran's tankers INDIAN maritime insurers will offer government-backed insurance to Iranian tankers to help resume oil trade with Tehran despite international sanctions, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Rate fall weighs on Diana SIMEON Palios-led Diana Shipping today reported falling profits and more charters rolling over to lower rates, counterbalanced by a growing cash position Profits drop 13% at COSCO's yard unit COSCO Corp (Singapore) said net profits fell by 13.3% to S$27.6M ($22M) in the second quarter ended 30 June NY&NJ joins ship fuel incentive push VESSELS that cut air emissions will receive financial incentives from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rosneft swings to losses RUSSIA'S government-owned oil giant Rosneft said it had swung to net losses of 8Bn rubles ($247.8M) in Q2 Genco scores debt relief NYSE-listed Genco has obtained a crucial agreement from lenders to push back amortisation payments and extend covenant waivers OOCL profits drop by 70% HONG Kong-listed Orient Overseas International Ltd today posted $43M in profits for its box subsidiary OOCL, a 70% drop from the same period last year Seaspan beats Street GERRY Wang-led Seaspan has reported higher adjusted profits and the finalisation of a Chinese loan to support its newbuilding programme Knight chaos rattles market ELECTRONIC trader Knight Capital, which has significant ties to shipping, was hit yesterday by a severe technical glitch that might have affected NYSE-listed NAT and has now forced Knight to "actively pursue" alternatives Trans-Pacific box rise starts THE 3% week-on-week increase in Hong Kong/Los Angeles box rates suggests that liners' proposed rise of $500 per feu has had only limited success, a report said today Strikers disrupt Bahia Blanca in Argentina A STRIKE continued today at Bahia Blanca's port in Argentina, ISS said Hanjin slashes losses HANJIN Shipping posted 1.2Bn won ($1.06M) in losses for 2Q12, down from 274Bn won in losses in the same period a year ago and 338.4Bn won in losses in 1Q12 VLCC period fixtures rise BROKERS are reporting greater interest in VLCC period booking, with the spot market plunging deeper into negative territory Chinese Goliaths get cosy ANSWERING Beijing's call to co-operate in tough times, China State Shipbuilding Corp and China State Construction Engineering Corp have agreed to work closer

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Horizon Lines Posts Second Quarter Net Loss Horizon Lines reported a $29.8 million net loss for the second quarter but the U.S. domestic ocean carrier's operating results... Matson Sees Rise in Operating Income for Quarter Matson Inc. said its second quarter operating income rose while net income was hurt by charges from discontinued operations and... US Intermodal Volume Hit Record in July U.S. intermodal traffic on the major railroads in July rose 5.6 percent year-over-year, hitting a record high for the month,... UASC's Vitarana Discusses Trade Outlook Between US, India, Middle East (Video) In an interview on the bridge of the UASC container ship Al Sabahia, which was loading and unloading containers at... Genesee & Wyoming Profit Jumps Despite Volume Drop Genesee & Wyoming profit jumped 17 percent year-over-year to $36.4 million, as higher fuel surcharges and improved operations helped the... LA Port's Pollution-Reduction Strategy Pays Off Harmful emissions from port operations in Los Angeles have declined as much as 76 percent over the past seven years... Crowley Pleads Guilty to Puerto Rico Price-Fixing Crowley Liner Services pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a $17 million criminal fine for conspiring with other carriers... Maersk Line Ltd. Acquires US Ship Operator Maersk Line Ltd. acquired 3PSC, a privately held ship operator based in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Terms of the acquisition... Shippers, Railroads Pitch Dispute-Resolution Ideas Major North American railroads and shippers say they support more federally sponsored arbitration, but the carriers can't get onboard with... OCU-Management Talks Continue on West Coast In a welcome sign of cooperation, office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Southern California met through the day on... US Opposition to EU Airline Carbon Tax Builds U.S. pressure to reject the European Union's carbon tax on international airlines is mounting, with committees in both chambers of... Global Air Cargo Grows on Middle East Strength International air cargo traffic increased 1.1 percent in June from a year ago, driven by strong growth in the Middle... ODFL Profit Rises 21.5 Percent to $48 Million The slowing economy wasn't a drag on Old Dominion Freight Line in the second quarter. Revenue jumped 12.8... Japan Airlines Net Profit Soars Despite Weak Cargo Numbers Japan Airlines said on Thursday that its net profit soared 111.2 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, which... Spot Rates Rebound in Asia-Europe Container Trade Spot rates in the Asia-Europe trade rebounded this week after three consecutive weeks of decline as carrier efforts to reduce... CEVA Reports Lower Profit CEVA Logistics said its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization fell 13.6 percent to 70 million euros ($85... Auto Emissions Parts Trade Revs Up The global trade in auto parts is getting a fuel injection as a result of the growing market for exhaust... Seaspan Reports Improved Results Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan Corp. said its net loss narrowed and adjusted net earnings rose amid nearly full vessel utilization... Tropical Shipping Posts Loss Caribbean carrier Tropical Shipping posted a $4 million operating loss on $80 million in revenue despite an increase in container... Court Dismisses ABF Lawsuit Against Teamsters, YRC A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that challenged three rounds of labor concessions at YRC Worldwide by claiming the Teamsters... Sept. 1 MSC Rate Hike Is Second in a Month Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Thursday that the general rate increase it plans to implement on eastbound trans-Pacific cargo from... Deutsche Post DHL Lifts Earnings Forecast Deutsche Post DHL lifted its 2012 earnings guidance after strong demand for its express delivery services in Asia boosted its... First Half Profit Fell 26 Percent at OOCL Parent Orient Overseas Container Line's parent company reported a 26 percent drop in operating profit during the year's first half and... Lufthansa Cargo Profit Slumps 60 Percent Lufthansa Cargo's operating profit slumped nearly 60 percent in the second quarter to 28 million euros ($34.4 million) from 69... Charter Revenue Doubles at Shipowner Box Ships Greek container shipowner Box Ships Inc. more than doubled second quarter charter revenue to $15.44 million from $7.22 million a... ILA, USMX Committees to Meet The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance will hold meetings this month by ILA-USMX committees assigned specific issues... Hanjin to Resume Service to Portland Convinced that labor productivity at the Port of Portland has returned to normal, Hanjin Shipping will resume making ship calls...

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Asciano invests to improve its Melbourne terminal Asciano, which owns Patrick, one of Australia's largest terminal managers/stevedores, is in the midst of a major capital expansion and productivity enhance programme ... Hanjin posts stronger results for H1 as box volumes jump Hanjin has seen its container division results pick up for both the second quarter and for the first half of this year on the back of a rate recovery and higher ... Operating profit slides at CEVA A combination of the harsher economic climate and declining levels of consumer confidence, especially in Europe, contributed to a sharp fall in profits at the supply ... ICS wants IMO to adjust BWM mandate The International Chamber of Shipping is putting pressure on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to be more flexible in implementing its 2004 Ballast ... DHL doubles up its Shanghai-Dubai LCL link DHL Global Forwarding (DHL GF) has started a second weekly LCL service between Shanghai and Dubai while also extending its coverage to Kuwait and Qatar. The move ... Transpac GRI 'fails' to take effect OOCL still steaming in the black OOCL, the container arm of Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas [International] Ltd [OOIL], continued to outperform most of its rivals in the first six months of the ... APM T signs Lazaro Cardenas concession agreement Competition is set to increase in Mexico's west coast port of Lazaro Cardenas with APM Terminals (APM T) now confirmed as the new operator of container-handling ... Bigger boxships assist growth at DPW Larger ships now being deployed on a number of trade lanes contributed to the 7.5% growth in containers handled by DP World in the first ...

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AUGUST 2, 2012
FBR eyes shipping exit MLL goes oceanographic Crowley pleads guilty HSBC hives off shipbroking The HSBC banking group is to sell HSBC Shipping Services to a management buy out team. Deutsche downs DryShips Knight falls on its sword PB 'In the zone' New Pacific Basin boss Mats Berglund says the shipowner is now in the zone when it comes to expanding its bulker fleet. Smit Lamnalco pens four Smit Lamnalco has ordered four new tugs to cover its recently signed contract with the ExxonMobil-led Papua New Guinea LNG project. Diana two tied up Ultrabulk takes a pair of Diana panamaxes for two years at lower rates for the NYSE-quoted owner. Diana profit dented Falling dry-cargo rates have taken their toll on the second quarter profit of Diana Shipping. Semb Marine steady in Q2 Sembcorp Marine reported steady profit for the second quarter despite sales jumping by nearly half. BHP cans rumour BHP Billiton has poured cold water on claims it is scaling back its expansion plans at the key iron ore port of Port Hedland. MMHE still down Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering (MMHE) has once again seen a big drop in earnings despite its marine division posting stellar results. Hornbeck misses mark A vastly improved showing from its offshore fleet could not pull Hornbeck up to Wall Street's expectations in the second quarter. Seaspan funds trio Seaspan Corp has tapped a Chinese bank to help it pay for three giant newbuildings on order at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Boskalis enters India Royal Boskalis Westminster has scooped a major dredging contract for India's largest container port. MarAd rejects tanker loan A simmering battle over American Petroleum Tankers (APT) bid for a US government $340m loan guarantee is set to flare up after the application was rejected. Seaspan short in Q2 Seaspan has seen its second quarter numbers come up short of expectations. STX in FSO score STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is in line for an FSO order from a North American client, local media reports. Hanjin slashes losses South Korea's Hanjin Shipping has narrowly missed on a return to profit in the second quarter of 2012. Ezion builds LNG backlog Ezion Holdings continues to build on its success in Australia with a fourth contract from the local LNG industry since 2009. Costs dog OOCL interims OOCL parent company OOIL has seen interim profits slide by one third as it faced higher costs during the last six months. Box Ships revenues jump Box Ships, the Michael Bodouroglou-led containership owner, has seen revenues more than double compared to a year ago. Genco stays in the red Genco Shipping & Trading has booked a second quarter loss, but said its lenders agreed to relax some provisions under its credit facilities.

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AUGUST 2, 2012
ILA, USMX to resume contract talks Aug. 22-24 James McNamara, the ILA's spokesman, said the union remains optimistic about reaching an agreement following last month's agreement between the union and management on issues involving automation and chassis. Port of NY/NJ to reward 'clean ship' operators The port authority anticipates about 600 vessels a year will participate in the CVI program, and it will yield annual emission reductions of 182.2 tons of nitrogen oxide, 38.3 tons of particulate matter, and 264.1 tons of sulfur dioxides. MarAd denies Title XI guarantee to APT Drewry cautions TP rate hikes won't stick OOIL 1H profit recedes Orient Overseas (International) Ltd., the Hong Kong-based parent of liner carrier OOCL, said Thursday its operating profit fell 25.5 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2012 to $140 million. Mojix adds RFID to automotive supply chains Xata sees software gains, revenue holds still Hanjin reduces losses in 1H German lines slow joint Mideast loop Ryder buys small U.K. truck leasing outfit Senators urge ILWU clerks, employers to reach deal Wozniak appointed Columbus McKinnon VP CORRECTION: Nordana's U.S. East Coast-West Africa service continues USDA helps release ag shipments overseas Ex-Im Bank expands in Minneapolis Since fiscal year 2007 through July 26, 2012, the bank has authorized about $710 million to Minnesota businesses to support $1.4 billion in export sales. U.S. industry welcomes 'Cairo Declaration' ITC: Dominican apparel not benefiting from U.S. trade program

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Market firm in Fujairah Prices move up single digits in the Middle Eastern bunker hub. Prices lack direction in major European ports Bunker prices hesitate to demonstrate any clear direction. Mauritius supplier invests in extending pipeline network New barge can 'bunker beyond port limit'. Maersk releases latest surcharge figures Ten dollars added to most routes. Fuel oil stocks climb But shortage of on-spec product remains. Shipping consultancy sold to management Sale to be complete in fourth quarter. Fuel oil arbitrage East Asia to climb by 46% month-on-month But bunker avails expected to remain tight Environmentalists open attack on cruise industry 'Unfortunately, there are still some holdouts trying to weaken or delay the ECA.' 'Flexible' WFS tightens grip on credit Company prepared to 'walk away from a lot of business'. Asian bunker prices at regional hubs buck Singapore trend Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. US marine services firm in $50 million acquisition Acquisition of Chemring Marine 'perfect fit' with Drew Marine's strategy, says CEO. South China monthly fuel oil imports fall in July Imports down 36% but levels are expected to improve in August. Typhoon hits bunkering ops in Taiwan Ports closed and cargo operations suspended due to severe weather conditions. FAL gets new manager as restructuring talks rumble on Appointment made at a time when creditors are expected to reject the trader's restructuring proposal. Chimbusco branch meets first half sales target Target met despite 'increasingly fierce domestic competition', it says. OOIL posts 33% decline in H1 profit Positive operating margin at its box unit 'adversely impacted' by the 'unexpected' increase in bunker fuel, it says.

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PORTS

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

Rome

ANCI proposes the establishment of an equalization fund financed by a share of port revenues to finance environmental mitigation and urban redevelopment in municipalities.

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.

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.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

Benevolo: June 30, 2026 deadline met

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

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

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

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

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 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

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

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