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BRIEFS

March 5, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic index's gain smallest in six sessions The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of global commodity-shipping costs, gained the least in six sessions on Friday as a surplus of vessels prevented owners from boosting freight rates. IMO set to clash with EU on vessel CO2 emissions The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is making little headway on market-based measures to curb carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from international shipping, putting it on a policy collision course with the European Union, observers said last Saturday.

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Asia-Europe rates soar 71pc to US$1,412/TEU as transpacific slips 0.8pc CMA CGM ups Asia-Europe rates US$408/TEU, adds 5 surcharges from April New MSC ship accident: 4,437-TEU Carole runs aground on reef off Jakarta OOCL raises rates on southeast Asia-Oz trade US$200/TEU from April Sydney's Port Botany volume increases 2pc to 621,000 TEU in 2011 SeaCube box lessor 2011 profit rises 27pc to US$44 million, sales up 23pc Guangzhou and Maoming joins hands on port projects OOCL switches terminals in New York and Le Havre on Atlantic Express loop Bangladeshi exporters lose their Singapore bypass service to China Delhi earmarks US$305 million to dredge Mumbai's JN port to 14 metres Union Pacific CEO Young takes leave for pancreatic cancer treatment Asia Maritime 2012 holds 3-day Singapore conference March 14-16 Erratum: Asia-West Africa Trade Agreement GRI notice wrongly dated Evergreen links up with NYK, Hanjin, Hyundai on South America service China Southern experiments with Shanghai-Sydney cargo flight service Royal Jordanian EU carbon tax surcharge unsettles Indian forwarders Changi Budget Terminal closes Sept 25, to be replaced by Terminal 4

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Adoption of global containerised freight e-commerce continues to expand APM Terminals Inland Services inks MoU to start CFS operations in Kochi Capesize charter costs could drop further Govt mulls insurance cover for ships moving Iran oil Lift and Shift achieves an extraordinary high in heavy lift/project cargo transport in India Rear Admiral (retd) Shrawat appointed Mazagon Dock CMD Shippings impact on world oceans well regulated: ICS Tolani Shipping assures full cooperation in investigation into collision incident off Kerala coast Vijay Tanks & Vessels ships colossal storage sphere to Australia Customs duty hike on power gear imports to be announced in Budget Exports increase 10.1 pc in Jan. to $ 25.34 bn Exports to Iran to increase, says Fieo Iran pays Indian exporters in rupees Ministry plans hike in steel import duty ' slips to 3-wk low of 49.50/51 EU steps have eased global slowdown threat: IMF Forex reserves zoom to $295 bn Trade deficit nears $ 150 bn India, China plan maritime dialogue to augment trust India's largest zinc sulphate plant inaugurated Combined WWPC power moves 54 wind turbines from Spain to Ethiopia via Djibouti Multitrade Spain manages massive 336 railcar transportation project from Spain to Venezuela Rickmers-Linie expands China coverage

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MARCH 2, 2012
Germany's FSG books order for versatile project cargo duo Statoil to invite tenders for a new type of jack-up rig Coast Guard detains Singapore-flagged car carrier

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MARCH 2, 2012
Celebration marks arrival of Emirates flights to Sea-Tac U.S. railroads post up/down numbers for week NYK Group earns recognition for 2011 environmental report Olympia Port Commission Oks deal with Lorig Associates Coast Guard taps Seattle native as top reserve enlisted person

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MARCH 2, 2012
Shipping defaults could wipe out some banks' equity Germans in firing line due to KG exposure SCFI gains a fifth as Asia-Europe box rates soar Surge in Shanghai Containerised Freight Index provides further evidence of box lines' success in ramping up westbound rates from Asia Can the Asia-Europe boxlines make spring rates hikes stick? Newbuildings threaten further imbalance between supply and demand NYSE to delist Horizon Lines common stock Jones Act liner major loses appeal against October suspension notice Petrobras books Euronav ULCC for storage Brokers report TI Europe fixed for six months, with options, at just $20,000 a day Optimistic DVB to hike lending in 2012 Banker worried about shipbuilding capacity and run-down ships Höegh LNG inks 10-year charter with Lithuania for newbuilding regas unit Norwegian company says deal will generate $50m a year SISI sees slower growth in global cargo throughput this year Lacklustre global economy weighs on sentiment Goldman Sachs and Fredriksen linked to Torm restructuring Investment bank tight-lipped over reports of proposed equity deal NewLead opts for one-for-five reverse split Greece-based owner moves to regain compliance with Nasdaq rules on minimum bid price Brokers' hopes dashed as capesize rates flatten Chinese new year bounce-back proves short-lived Chinese iron ore imports under threat from ramped-up domestic mining Mixed signals regarding 2011 demand for foreign iron ore could hit capesize market Lloyd Fonds KG fund in insolvency threat Fund seeks fresh capital amid a wave of insolvencies Bashing the bankers Defaults are putting lenders under severe stress Lyttleton Port Christchurch defers cruise berth decision New Zealand construction costs soar after earthquake MEND offers to negotiate release of crew held by Nigeria pirates But expert suggests links between pirates and anti-oil militants Will GRIs come to grief? It is far too early to hail last week's rate hikes as a success UK government shuns industry-led standards for armed guards Lancaster House conference on Monday will take first steps creating new regime Oriental Precision placed under creditors' restructuring South Korean machinery maker suffers amid industry woes SCI cancels Iranian crude shipment after insurers deny coverage Suexmax fixture halted last month ahead of tougher European sanctions Statoil to tender new type of $500m rig Norwegian oil group will use 'cat J' rigs to drill in mature oil fields off of Norway Japanese buyers seek force majeure for Iran contracts Pressure builds to add clause to insurance agreements from April Ezra builds warchest for subsea projects Singapore-listed offshore contractor sells 5.6% of its stake in Ezion Second ballast water system taken off the market Pulled technology had secured type approval Ningbo box volume growth soars in February Shippers scramble to move cargo ahead of Asia-Europe price hikes Capital market enthusiasm for shipping remains muted, owners told IPOs are currently viable for LNG carrier owners but the sector is an exception Detained Beluga Participation in insolvency case Questions who owns vessel held in Mumbai Hanjin joins April general rates push South Korean boxline plans $400 per teu hike on Asia-Europe trades

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MARCH 2, 2012
Cruising grilled on taxes A PROMINENT US lawmaker has questioned whether the cruise industry is paying its fair share of US taxes NewLead goes for split NEWLEAD Holdings today announced a 1-for-5 reverse stock split to bring its share price comfortably above NASDAQ's minimum Allied stuck in crosshairs GREEK drybulk operator Allied Maritime is being besieged by legal action and allegations of unpaid bills, court documents reveal Three found guilty in 1988 ferry terrorism A FRENCH court today convicted three men for their part in a 1988 terrorist attack on a Greek ferry that left nine people dead and 100 injured Far East/Europe box rates jump SPOT RATES on key Far East/Europe trade lanes jumped markedly higher this week, driven by liners' push for increases, Arctic Securities said Pacific Basin shares rally HONG KONG drybulk shipper Pacific Basin's shares today closed 6% higher at HK$4.23 ($0.545), despite posting lower annual profits yesterday Maybulk seen coiled for S&P strike MAYBULK, which has been largely absent from the S&P and newbuilding markets, might be returning this year, a shipping analyst said today UK deals focus on pirate suspect transfers THE UK has initiated a range of steps to counter piracy since last week's Somalia conference Nickel drives Supramax surge THE INFLUX of coal and nickel ore cargoes has sparked a Pacific Supramax rate climb this week ISS pushes into logistics ISS CEO Claus Hyldager has completed the port agency specialist's restructuring, which he told Fairplay would "ensure balance across the regions, yet provide much-needed flexibility" VLCCs rise on March coverage CHARTERING of VLCCs has surged this week with players rushing to cover voyages for the last two weeks of March

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MARCH 2, 2012
Horizon Boosts Rates on Puerto Rican Trade Lanes Horizon Lines said Friday it will raise freight rates on cargo moving between the U.S. and Puerto Rico as of... Trans-Pacific Containerized Trade: Interactive Graphic How many TEUs did Japan export to the U.S. in 2009? What is the forecast for U.S. containerized trade with... Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Feb. 27- March 2 Mediterranean Shipping imposed a general rate increase on westbound cargo from India to North Europe and the... Pantos Logistics Opens Dutch Logistics Center Pantos Logistics recently opened a roughly 31,000-square-foot logistics center near the Port of Rotterdam to distribute vehicle parts across Europe.... India's Port Nehru Gets Closer to Handling Larger Ships The Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) will be able to handle deep-draft vessels and expand throughput capacity in roughly... James River Coal Expects Shipment Growth via CSX, NS James River Coal in 2012 expects to ship at least 3.3 percent more coal from the Midwest and Central Appalachia... West Coast Ports' Long Haul When U.S. ports in the Pacific Northwest talk about rival Prince Rupert, British Columbia, words such as "diversion" and "unfair... Currency for Trade February's visit to the U.S. by China's likely next leader, Xi Jinping, provides policymakers and business leaders in both countries... Export Growth Loses Steam U.S. containerized exports started 2011 with a bang before slowing in the fourth quarter, but the outbound business finished the... Mixed Bag in Asia-US Trade 2011 was a year of contrasts in the Asia-U.S. trade. U.S. containerized imports from Asia were essentially flat, inching up... Port Possibilities Republicans are hoping the bankruptcy of solar panel manufacturer Solyndra will create a Watergate-like scandal for Democrats. The GOP is... Trucking Pioneer Henry Vander Pol Dead at 95 Henry Vander Pol, a trucking pioneer who helped establish two motor carriers in the Pacific Northwest, died Wednesday in Auburn,... EEOC Sues Celadon Trucking For Illegal Medical Exams The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Celadon Trucking for allegedly requiring prospective employees submit to illegal medical tests.... Celadon Trucking Acquires Teton Assets, Drivers Celadon Trucking will get trucks, trailers and, perhaps most important, badly needed truck drivers from its purchase of Teton Transportation's... Union Pacific CEO Young Takes Medical Leave James Young, chairman, president and CEO of Union Pacific Corp., the largest U.S. railroad, will take a medical leave of... 2 Million TEU Port to Open in UAE in Late 2012 The Abu Dhabi Port Co. plans to open a port with an initial annual capacity of 2 million 20-foot equivalent... Indexing World Trade At times, it seems the only thing shippers, forwarders and carriers share is a common mantra: They say they want... Swapping Data It's fine to have an opinion but better to base the opinion on facts, especially if millions of dollars are... New Winds Blowing As the industry gathers in Long Beach this week for the 12th Annual TPM Conference, shippers face a more complex... Looking Ahead When shippers, ocean carriers and others gathered for The Journal of Commerce's annual Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference three years ago in... Broker Caught In the Line of Fire Q: You've addressed the issue of brokers paying carriers and carriers not paying subcontractors many times, yet I find myself... Hanjin Will Boost Asia-Europe Rates Again Hanjin Shipping joined other carriers on Friday in announcing a second round of freight rate increases on its westbound Asia-Europe...

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MARCH 2, 2012
Auckland port dispute to end in court That seems to be the only way forward from the intransigence emitting from both the Port of Auckland's [PoA] management and the Maritime Union of New Zealand's ... MSC transfers big vessels into transpacific tradelane Bunkers spike another USD13 in morning trade Ocean carriers and short-sea operators are nervously watching the oil markets again after the cost of Rotterdam-sourced IFO 380 soared by USD13 per tonne in trading ... DFDS slips in Q4 11 Denmark-based DFDS saw its profitability slump in Q4 2011. Compared to Q3 11, its revenue fell by 12%, down to DKK2,746 (USD479) million, out of which operating ... MSC boxship sub-let from Maersk, owned by Seaspan steams into Jakarta reef APL - which has a slot charter agreement with Maersk Line on its China - Australia - New Zealand VSA service operated by the Danish carrier and Geneva's MSC - has ... CMA CGM joins rate increasing bandwagon CMA CGM has joined the list of ocean carriers seeking a second bite of the freight rate cherry in the tradelane from Asia to Europe. It has announced that it will ... Eurozone jobless hits new record, but pain mainly in Spain Unemployment in the 17 nation eurozone rose again in January to 10.7% - there are now 16.9 million people out of work in the single currency states. However, the ... RCL also suffers from 'weak shipping environment' Posting a full-year net loss of THB780 (USD25.8) million for 2011, Thai-based intra-Asia carrier, Regional Container Line [RCL], said that 'continued over-capacity ...

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MARCH 2, 2012
SBLK cape in Turkish scrape Jewel of Star Bulk Carriers' capesize stable out of commission after scraping bottom on entry to port of Eregli. BLT enlists reinforcements Cash-strapped Indonesian owner crowns restructuring commander as concerns over depth of financial troubles mount. NewLead readies split Greek owner lines up cure for Nasdaq deficiencies as share price lingers below key threshold. Solvang back at HHI Oslo-listed LPG operator returns to Korean yard for a second Very Large Gas Carrier. Threat sparks ship evacuation Passengers disembarked as crew conduct security sweep of ship after hoax message. Troim: no rush with cash John Fredriksen's lieutenant says tycoon will take his time before splashing the $1bn burning a hole in his pocket from Seadrill share sale. SBM Offshore takes a $1bn hit Eyewatering impairments push Dutch offshore specialist to a massive loss as platform pain goes on. Yard in bankruptcy fight Mykolaiv court starts proceedings against Chernomorsky two weeks after it posted annual profit. Nigerians confirm capture Trio of seafarers snatched from a Dutch reefer off the coast of Nigeria this week are alive and well. Sinochem saves Dorval Japanese tanker owner planning joint venture with Chinese petrochemical trader in bid to take it out of court administration. Tzitzis and Papalios team up Greek owners in the market for tonnage for Icon Shipping partnership Farstad ditches old Ladies Karl-Johan Bakken-led company sells early 80s built anchor handlers. Matching investment and talk Derivatives defended, the merits of avoiding business contraction and fitting in time for sleep in a crisis.

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MARCH 2, 2012
K+N offers wireless temperature control Conrad: Smaller TP lines a 'barometer of the trade' Coast Guard detains ship in Portland Union Pacific CEO takes medical leave Delmas adds Algeciras to 5 West Africa loops Hanjin raises Asia-Europe rates Blue Tree, McLeod Software integrate Pantos opens in Holland Mercedes promotes FleetBoard in Ireland CMA CGM's Asia-Europe rate increase plans

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MARCH 2, 2012
Bunker prices surge across the Americas Demand in Cartagena was busy due to low volumes, according to players in the region. Global bunker market experiences volatile week Bunker prices experience volatile week on back of a tense crude market falling victim to supply rumours. Emulsion fuel producer gains increasing investor attention Investors looked for more information on why shares in producer of emulsion fuels had risen almost 50% in three days. No consensus on outstanding part to GHG agreement Disappointment at MEPC 63 as a resolution needed before a new part of MARPOL Annex VI enters into force remains contested. New fuel efficiency monitoring system launched Transas estimates that optimal operation of technology could lead to fuel savings of approximately 5%. Bunker prices jump in European ports NYMEX showing losses of more than $1 in early trading. Gazpromneft Marine Bunker looking for 10% growth New barge acquired for St. Petersburg operations. Prices firm across Middle East and Africa Quiet market activity in Suez. Reefer company reports widening losses Blames high bunker prices and falling freight raters. Sanctions against Iran hit Fujairah bunker market 'Fujairah's loss and a big gain for Singapore,' says trader. Bunker prices firming in key Asian ports Demand 'below average', say traders. US agencies finalise restoration plans of Cosco Busan spill A total of $32.3 million will be spent on a variety of restoration projects, says NOAA. Norway-based shipowner orders second LNG-powered forage carrier Rolls Royce NVC 401 Forage Carrier powered by Bergen C-Series gas engine. 'Strong performance' in Grindrod's bunker business Company says it is in discussions for the 'potential' sale of 50% of its bunker business. US bankruptcy court approves Genmar disclosure statement Approval of disclosure statement allows Genmar to solicit approval of reorganisation plan. Sinopec Zhoushan monthly bunker sales volume down 15% Company sold 187,600 mt of bonded bunkers in February 2012. Markets in the Americas fluctuate on crude concerns Crude oil prices rose above $110 a barrel for the first time since May.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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.

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

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

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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