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February 8, 2012

The Business Times

Shipping News

Shipping rebound rests on exit of inefficient yards
IT IS a well-established fact (or that we should remind all market players again) that the global shipping sector remains plagued by a massive supply overhang amid meagre demand prospects up to 2013 at least.

Strait Talk

Cultural change needed to improve ferry safety08/02/12
WHILE the global shipping industry's attention has been focused on the capsize of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia, another passenger ship sank with loss of probably well over 100 lives but with much less media interest.

The Business Times

Shipping News

Shipping rebound rests on exit of inefficient yards
IT IS a well-established fact (or that we should remind all market players again) that the global shipping sector remains plagued by a massive supply overhang amid meagre demand prospects up to 2013 at least.

Strait Talk

Cultural change needed to improve ferry safety08/02/12
WHILE the global shipping industry's attention has been focused on the capsize of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia, another passenger ship sank with loss of probably well over 100 lives but with much less media interest.

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OOCL announces US$800/TEU Asia-Europe rate increase effective March 1 Rate pressure expected on Med trades as added capacity undermines demand World's idle container fleet grows 10-fold to 750,900 TEU over 6 months Euro debt crisis prompts severe contraction of Asian imports, says CTS Inner Mongolia's Erenhot 2011 cargo volume up 20pc to 10.3 million tonnes Korea opens its most advanced 1.7 million TEU capacity box shop in Busan Xinjiang's cross-border trucking moved three million tonnes in 2011 Belgian railway strike February 15 threatened unless SNCB, unions settle Hapag-Lloyd starts weekly service to Portland-Europe via Panama Ningxia railway freight volume up 7.8pc to 47.6 million tonnes in 2011 Logwin opens 'red carpet' fashion logistics warehouse in Beijing CN offers more supply chain options with new Wisconsin intermodal terminal INTTRA ocean freight carrier alliance network grows to 70 members GAC Transfer Services expands in Indian subcontinent from Sri Lanka Debt-heavy US troop air carrier Global Aviation plunges into bankruptcy United Parcel Service fourth quarter profit up 9.3pc to US$1.2 billion Qatar Airways enters central Asian regional market of air cargo

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MSC's rate restoration on US/Canada Europe-India trade lanes SCI boosts offshore segment, orders 6 AHTS vessels Phthalic anhydride imports to attract 10 pc safeguard duty AMTOI to sign MoU with Port of Antwerp today APSEZ registers all-round growth in Q3, 9-month financials Ennore Port receives first project cargo vessel Govt planning to revise land utilisation policy for ports soon JSPL may pick up 60 pc stake in Gopalpur Port Marseille Fos sees 3 pc cargo growth in 2011

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Aramex reports good 2011 results The Middle East-based express and logistics service provider Aramex achieved a 4% increase in profits and 18% increase in revenues for Q4/2011. The company generated an AED 57.2 mi... Norbert Dentressangle wins three-year-contract with Mazda in UK The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has won a new three-year contract with leading car manufacturer Mazda Motors UK Ltd. The Japanese company has appointed ND to... Atlas Air Worldwide completes financing arrangements for remaining six Boeing B747-8F deliveries Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, recently announced that its Atlas Air Inc unit has entered into an U... Icy weather disrupts Black Sea shipping Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a maritime services provider, advises that thickening sea ice, resulting from particularly low temperatures across Eastern Europe, is causing disr... Road haulage jobs disappearing in Denmark Jobs within the transport industry are flowing out of Denmark, and the country's truck haulage sector is under heavy pressure from increasing costs and declining productivity. The ... System integration of a UAE new railway line Ansaldo STS, a Finmeccanica Group company, has been awarded a contract in the United Arab Emirates by the Italo-Indian joint venture created by Saipem-Tecnimont-Dodsal. The agreem... Zufall Logistics: Gerhard Grüneklee to retire on 29 February The German logistics provider Zufall Logistics has announced that Gerhard Grüneklee, a trained wholesale dealer, is retiring on 29 February. Grüneklee joined Zufall at the beginnin... Nissan Motor Co develops new type of eco-friendly auto carrier The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan Motor Co has introduced an energy-efficient car carrier. The vessel, called the "Nichioh Maru", is equipped with solar panels and LED light sou... Kukla Forwarding offers multimodal connections in Iraq Kukla, a forwarding company that specialises in multimodal transport, now offers a safe container transport service to Baghdad and to six other strategically important destinations... Sernam in France can still operate, but... The French parcel delivery operator Sernam can still operate, but has six months to find a buyer. The company was recently placed under judicial administration for six months by a ... CMA CGM to introduce rate increase on Asia-Europe/Med route The French container shipping company CMA CGM is introducing a rate restoration of USD 200/teu and an interim fuel surcharge of USD 550/teu on the Asia-Europe/Mediterranean route o... Australia: CEO sought for first national vehicle regulator A global search is underway for the first CEO of Australia's new independent national heavy vehicle regulator (NHVR). The successful candidate will be accountable for driving forwa... Schiphol airport reports modest cargo growth in 2011 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol handled 0.8% more cargo in 2011, compared to 2010. The Dutch facility processed 1.52 million t of airfreight, enabling it to retain its third place among... Houston airport reports rising cargo figures In 2011, the total amount of airfreight processed at Bush Airport (Houston, TX, USA) increased by 6.1% over the totals recorded in 2010. Bush Airport finished 2011 by handling a to... Lehnkering changing strategy and staff The shipping divisions of Lehnkering and Imperial are to merge and form a single unit in the Imperial Shipping Group. The Rhein Fracht and Lehnkering brands will be retained for ch... Omsan Lojistik distributing for Türktipsan The Turkish logistics service provider Omsan Lojistik recently signed a goods distribution contract with Türktipsan, a serum producer. Under the terms of the agreement, Osman will ...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Keppels KOMtech and ConocoPhillips to design ice-worthy jack-up for Arctic Vigor set to add Alaska Ship and Drydock

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Ken O'Hollaren named winner of 'Old Salt' honor for 2012 Port of Tacoma seeking Summit Awards nominations InterManager adding members, new IMO permanent representative Sea-Tac Airport earns clean report from FAA Braemar report sees shift in VLCC voyage locations

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Rina awaits judgment over involvement in ferry deaths Outcome could have devastating impact on liability of class societies acting on behalf of flag states Law firms line up to offer victims support in claims against Costa Attorney Stefano Bertone believes they will have a strong case Ship finance and its broken record Is the industry as whole just repeating the same message over and over? In defence of the US Jones Act Opening coastal shipping to competition is the thin end of the wedge US confirms extension to scanning requirement Two-year waiver before implementation LNG vessel demand could double by 2020 Pareto Securities forecasts that 352 additional ships could be needed if projects get approval Cargotec reports 22% growth in sales Equipment manufacturer won new orders from Africa and the Middle East More pain in Spain over new ship arrest regulations Overlapping conventions are creating problems for shipowners New Indian reinsurance requirements create confusion Regulator only informed local reinsurers of new obligations Q&A: IUMI's departing secretary-general As Fritz Stabinger prepares for his exit from the International Union of Marine Insurance, he shares his thoughts on the market ICS opposes Bahamas carbon proposal Calculating individual ships' emissions counters drive for market-based measures Bad weather fails to spark aframax rates surge Overtonnaged European markets absorb additional demand with ease Panamax owners losing thousands of dollars on voyage charter deals Brokers say time charter equivalent earnings are far lower for dollar per tonne freight rates that charterers are preferring in weak market Restorative actions The container lines pause for breath in a battle that will heat up again Asia-Europe rates hike unsustainable says Global Shippers Forum Carriers try to talk up the market as canny customers fix long-term deals Euro crisis could halve Chinese economic growth IMF warns China could be among hardest-hit if eurozone countries default HHLA volumes rise 21.3% in 2011 Growth rates slowed towards year-end Unifeeder goes it alone with Mediterranean feeder launch Feeder carrier seeks new niches as deepsea lines target the Baltic US imports up 3% in December Year on year growth due to auto parts and furniture KG investments hit an all-time low Shipping funds secured $668m of fresh capital in 2011 Money to the people Chinese government needs to stop funding state-owned industry and rekindle domestic demand Dublin trade levels hold steady after 2010 surge Ro-ro freight volumes show little change and exports continue to grow, but lo-lo trade, bulk liquids and ferry passengers all slip World Wide Supply adds two more PSVs to Damen orderbook Six platform support vessels to be built at Romanian yard valued at $1.1bn ACL launches North America-Baltic service Grimaldi subsidiary teams up with Finnlines to serve Russia and Finland China ship export values rise 8% Growth may stall this year as new orders fall Sovcomflot sell-off may go ahead this spring Plans to privatise the world's third-largest tanker fleet operator stalled last year Asia-Europe box rate hikes are unnaturally high, say Dutch shippers EVO argues that oversupply of containership capacity and a decline in volumes should lead to lower prices Need to know Owners of drillships have been ordering with great abandon, but have kept information on contracts for these vessels in short supply BLT defaults on First Ship Lease February payments FSL sets March 8 deadline for outstanding leases on three hired tankers

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
RWE's WTIVs delayed GERMAN power company RWE Innogy today confirmed a six-month delay for two new 'Seabreeze' wind turbine installation ships Taxes blur breaking picture CONCERNS about impending taxes in India's upcoming budget spurred scrap sales last week, but Bangladesh's breakers remained cautious because of that country's 5% upfront tax FSL might repossess tankers leased by BLT SINGAPORE'S FSL Trust said today it might repossess three chemical tankers leased to cash-strapped Berlian Laju Tanker Maersk sells US chassis unit MAERSK said today it has sold its US intermodal truck chassis business so it can shift focus to core operations Inquiry follows UK port spill AN INQUIRY is under way into a chemical spill that resulted in 20 Liverpool dock workers being taken to hospitals, Fairplay was told today Greece holds 252 in migrant smuggling cases GREEK authorities were holding 252 people today in connection with migrant smuggling cases over the past week Asian yard consolidation lags CONSOLIDATION of yards in Japan and South Korea would not be easy because of ties to domestic conglomerates, despite shrinking orderbooks, the 5th Shipping Finance Asia conference heard today STX Pan Ocean plans $223M bond issue STX PAN Ocean will be issuing 250Bn won ($223.45M) in bonds on the Korea Exchange Cold weather boosts VLGC market THE VLGC market is almost at breakeven levels, as colder temperatures in Europe and East Asia continue to stir up LPG demand Unrealistic gas demand from Russia seen SUDDEN and unrealistic demands for more gas from European buyers seeking less volume at lower prices were caused by shortage reports, analyst said today TBS files Chapter 11 BULKER and tweendecker owner TBS International voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last night to facilitate a pre-packaged creditor plan Panamax rates rise THE BALTIC Panamax Index rose 33 points yesterday, registering the biggest improvement among all the bulker classes, following the resumption of post-Lunar New Year chartering Thailand slowly recovering from floods THAI EXPORTS are starting to bounce back after damage caused by flooding late last year, Fairplay was told today UK won't touch tonnage tax THE UK government has sought to assure shipping that the tonnage tax will remain as it is 40% bulker slippage warned DRYBULK operators are warning that slippage in the bulker sector could hit 40% this year

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Trucking Company Indicted for Breaking Driver Rules A federal prosecutor is charging a Pennsylvania trucking company with running a three-year scheme to avoid federal trucking driver hours... Federal Inspectors Shut Down Indiana Trucking Company The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration slapped an out-of-service order on U&D Services, shutting down the recently established trucking company.... HHLA Boosted Traffic, Revenue, Profit in 2011 HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, boosted container traffic 21.3 percent in 2011 from a year ago, significantly outpacing growth in Antwerp... US Shipments Index Grows 3.6 Percent The Cass Freight Index for U.S. domestic shipments pushed up 3.6 percent year-over-year in January, maintaining steady seasonal growth and... Senate Sends FAA Authorization to Obama The Senate passed and sent to President Obama on Tuesday a bill authorizing the Federal Aviation Administration for four years,... Air France-KLM Traffic Slumped 10.3 Percent Last Month Air France-KLM blamed a weak global economy and the timing of the Chinese New Year for cargo revenue slumping 10.3... Zim to Raise Rates From India to Europe $750 Zim Integrated Shipping Services will raise its rates on westbound trade from the Indian subcontinent to Europe by $750 per... Korean Air Adds Freighters to Trans-Pacific, Europe Services Korean Air said it will strengthen its cargo operations on a trans-Pacific and a North Europe service by adding a... Korean's Busan Port to Build Mega Logistics Park The port of Busan is building a 22 million-square-foot distribution park to meet the demand for manufacturing, packaging, and assembly...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Ocean carriers put on their best poker faces It is perhaps no great surprise after the extreme volatility in container liner shipping over the past few years that rate negotiations should have come down to ... HMM falls into red for 2011 Seoul-headquartered Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has followed in the footsteps of compatriot South Korean carrier Hanjin and plunged into the red for ... Nigerian 'all night' working supported by security staff recruitment It is understood that as many as 500 staff have been recruited to take care of security arrangements in Nigeria's main ports following the Federal Government's ... Emirates to implement system wide rate restoration While recent headlines have been grabbed by the extraordinary USD600-800/TEU rate restoration programmes of ocean carriers involved in the Asia/Europe trades, liner ... HHLA remains profitable Hamburg's largest container terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) continued to make good money last year despite constant pressure on its cargo ... 'Nightmare' on the Asia/Europe trade This is how Ingvar Bergman, logistics manager of Fun Food Equipment in Sweden, describes the past three-four years in moving cargo on the Asia-Europe trade.She ... UASC joins the 775 club UAE-headquartered UASC has followed Maersk Line in imposing an USD775 per TEU rate restoration [RR] on shipments from Asia to north Europe and the Mediterranean ... Ocean carriers still sticking to Asia/Europe rate increases Ocean carriers are still quoting high westbound all-in freight rates from Asia to Europe even though the Chinese New Year holiday is over. According to the Shanghai ... Aden CT handles its biggest containership Troubles aside, this last weekend saw Aden Container Terminal (ACT), the largest box-handling facility in Yemen, process its largest containership. The 8,441TEU ...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Diamond shines on Gemini Teekay-run suezmax pool expected to take in eight new units from Craig Stevenson-Wilbur Ross tanker venture. Oily infractions Tokyo-based bulker operator in hot water after authorities in the US uncover evidence of discharge violations. Vale lands political pledge Brazilian energy minister ready to back mining giant during talks with Beijing over bulker ban. Marshals hunt Med Atlantic Chemical carrier faces seizure as World Fuel Services Europe drags Bridge Tankers into court over fuel tab. Wells sidelines Seaspan Analyst urges clients to 'hold' shares of US-quoted containership owner as positive near-term catalysts dwindle. TNK slices dividend New York-listed owner cuts shareholder payouts by a quarter in a tricky market. Schettino jail bid fails Italian court rejects prosecution attempt to move Costa Concordia captain to prison while charges evaluated. Inside TBSI's 'top fifty' Chengxi Shipyard leads bankrupt bulker owner's list of unsecured creditors with million-dollar claim. Keppel kicks off fundraiser Lion City-based rigbuilder gets huge $1.2bn sale of fixed rate notes underway. Russian ship sinks in clash Crew rescued after Tanya Karpinskaya lost following collision with PIL boxship off Japan. Crew escapes on to ice Alaca-1 seafarers abandon vessel in Azov Sea after it was holed while awaiting icebreaker.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
U.S. zeros out 'zeroing' U.S., Vietnam to close $1.5 billion in finance deals Agility appoints Wattman projects head ACL starts ro/ro service to Russia, Finland $15 million penalty upheld for Jones Act violation Maersk resumes full-speed on CHX First ship due at Longview terminal Emirates raises ex-Asia rates in March, April Judge declines to prevent NY-NJ toll hike YRC becomes YRC Freight

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
BOSTCO award $60 million contract for storage terminal The contract award is valued at over $60 million and the work is scheduled for completion in 2013. Cruise ship emissions under scrutiny Local authority in port city says issue must be addressed. Prices firm across Europe Some Rotterdam suppliers fully booked until February 9. 'No fee' charters 'highly unusual' 'High cost of bunkers is providing a lack of incentive to ballast.' Bunker prices lack direction in Middle East Some suppliers had no 180 cSt grade in Suez. IBIA intervenes at IMO on cargo blending prohibition Wants to ensure bunker barge operations are excluded so regulation does not have 'unintended consequences'. Slump in orders for 'basic, mainstream vessels' 'Demand for more sophisticated ships remains buoyant,' says Chinese shipbuilder. Glencore raises stake in Chemoil to 89% Tuesday sees late trading halt in Chemoil shares. Meeting distillate demand is becoming 'more difficult' 'We could see a spike in gasoil margins in the second half of 2012,' says hedging specialist. Statoil Fuel & Retail reports lower full year profit Profits from its 'other product' segment decline despite higher marine oil sales seen in Norway. Bunker price movemments mixed in Asian ports Demand generally low at key Asian ports on Tuesday. Fuel efficiency tops checklist for Chevron VLCC charter deal Oil major will charter two new VLCCs equipped with fuel-saving engines. Glencore gets bunker discount, 'zero hire' for panamax vessel Vessel operator says it 'makes sense' to pay Glencore to use the dry bulk ship. LNG-fuelled ferries 'the future' for Baltic States Provided LNG bunker infrastructure is in place, says BLRT Grupp. DNV unveils new tool for box ship designs Pre-Contract Tool able to measure vessel's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Indonesian oil trader 'moving forward' with Batam operations Indonesia's Batam island a 'newly born oil trading area' that can compliment Singapore, says BAPP.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

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

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

Beijing

Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions

MARITIME SERVICES

Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship

Naples

Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

Marseille

Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping

LAW

The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC

SHIPPING

New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted

London

It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025

Brussels

The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.

Trieste/Pouancé

Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units

SHIPPING

After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss

Haifa

In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)

LAW

The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.

Washington

The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.

TRADE

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States

Strasbourg/Brussels

An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.

Bern

A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected

PIRACY

IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025

London

The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.

Paris/Frankfurt/Havana

Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions

PORTS

International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.

Klaipeda

It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs

SEAFARERS

ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all

London

It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers

SHIPPING

Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter

Taipei

Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%

CRUISES

Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars

Los Angeles

Revenues up 17.5%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%

Bremen

Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.

NEWS

Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship

Purfleet/Vlissingen

French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%

Hamburg

Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.

Keelung/Taipei

In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros

Hamburg

Revenues down 16.8%

In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%

Seoul

Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.

Istanbul

Five million passengers almost reached

Le Aziende informano

International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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.

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

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

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

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

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

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports

››› 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

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association

Genoa/Rome

Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value

PORTS

$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire

Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi

Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC

SHIPPING

Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships

Taipei

They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International

SHIPPING

Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months

Busan

The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.

PORTS

In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%

Ljubljana

In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)

SEAFARERS

The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.

Verona

Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk

JOBS

Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund

Genoa

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business

Monk

The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport

Nola/Milan

Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies

PORTS

Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports

Podgorica

The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.

Rome

Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.

PORTS

HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter

Hamburg

Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations

COMPANIES

MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.

Turin/Geneva

MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market

PORTS

The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.

Ancona

Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council

SHIPPING

Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.

Athens

Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.

Los Angeles/Port Newark

In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal

Rome

The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%

Ravenna

The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant

SHIPPING

MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service

Geneva

Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.

SEAFARERS

The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.

Genoa

He will remain in office for three years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS

Brussels

He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.

Luxembourg

The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions

EDUCATION

Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.

Genoa

Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group

CRUISES

The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo

Geneva

Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027

COMPANIES

The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.

Trieste

He takes over from Gianluca Madriz

PORTS

Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.

Cagliari

The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter

SHIPYARDS

Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard

Dakar/Gorinchem

20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale

COMPANIES

Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste

Florence/Valencia

The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar

SHIPYARDS

Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.

La Spezia

The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.

SHIPPING

Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.

Helsinki

Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation

PORTS

Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.

Messina

The assignment lasts four years

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