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BRIEFS

April 12, 2012

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OOCL names chief operating officer Andy Tung as new CEO from July 1 Japanese carriers consolidate two Asia-Latin America loops into one Zim extends EMX from Busan to Black Sea ports of Odessa, Novorossiysk Emirates Shipping to raise Asia to East Africa-India rates April 15 Emirates joins Hyundai in Korea-Middle East service starting April 24 Port Tracker sees normal peak season for US imports, 3.2pc uptick in April Dongguan's Humen port to set up 3-square kilometre free port in 10 years Fujian's merged Meizhou Bay ports to focus on domestic bulk and boxes Port of Rotterdam net profit increases 10pc to US$243 million in 2011 China's daily railway freight volume sets record high in March AtoBviaC offers shipboard software with route changes to evade pirates Lomar orders new 2,200-TEU ships from Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard US Ambassador to China says America liberalises trade, investment rules Hactl hosts Russian delegation to Hong Kong e-freight implementation Yangtze River Express launches cargo flights from Chengdu to Paris Air France seeks new union contracts to implement cost-cutting measures Inner Mongolia's Hohhot Airport adds flights to Xian and Chongqing

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EU freight cartels fined 169 m euros: Report Relax cabotage law for 3 years, govt panel tells MoS US imposes high preliminary import duty on Indian steel pipes DP World reports significant increase in 2011 profit MACCIA's Maharashtra ports conference on April 23 CONCOR, CSC commission Mulund air freight station Govt bid to meet highway development target a godsend for infra cos Corporate sector demands 0.5 pc cut in interest rates Gold import tariff value cut to $ 539/10 gm SBI to slash lending rates for SMEs

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APRIL 11, 2012
New safety training schemes for drivers in Africa North Star Alliance and Fleet Forum have announced an initiative, called NSEWA, to close the gap between health services and road safety through specially designed driver safety tr... Australia: work begins on the Clyde Road upgrade Construction on the Clyde Road upgrade in Berwick, Victoria (Australia), has begun. The work involves the building of a dual divided carriageway from High Street to Kangan Drive. ... Norfolk Southern: construction to begin on intermodal facility in Charlotte The city of Charlotte in North Carolina (USA) recently signed a lease agreement with the transport provider Norfolk Southern Corporation. It was a momentous move that will kick off... Saudi Airlines Cargo appoints Keku Gazder as regional director Saudi Airlines Cargo named Keku Gazder as regional director cargo for the Indian Subcontinent on 1 April. He will report directly to Peter Scholten and manage activities in India, ... Rickmers-Linie names new agents Rickmers-Linie, a Hamburg-based German shipping line that specialises in heavylift and project cargo tasks, has named HSR Ocean Trades in Chittagong and Diamond Shipping Services i... Copenhagen/Malmo/Shenzhen cooperation deal signed The collaborative Danish-Swedish port of Copenhagen Malmö (CMP) recently concluded a cooperation agreement with the four Chinese ports of Shenzhen. Yantian, one of the four ports o... More Mahan to Shanghai As of today (11 April), Iran's Mahan Air is increasing its flight frequency between Shanghai Pudong airport (China) and Teheran t... CAF signs two new contracts in Saudi Arabia The Spanish railway producer CAF has signed two new contracts worth EUR 200 million in Saudi Arabia. One is with the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) and the other with Saudi Railways O... CMA CGM upgrades West Med - Morocco service The French shipping company CMA CGM and its Moroccan subsidiary, Comanav, will, as from today (11 April), serve the West Mediterranean /Morocco trade through three separated loops ... World Container Index shows second large hike in Asia-to-Europe box rates in two months The latest Shanghai-to-Rotterdam container freight rate assessment from the World Container Index (WCI), a joint venture between Drewry and The Cleartrade Exchange, shows that cont... CMA CGM Group names new vice-president The French CMA CGM Group has appointed Jacques Delort as vice-president of information systems for the group and deputy general manager of CMA Systems, the new entity set up as par... H&S Container Line in Rotterdam augments sales team Rotterdam (Netherlands)-based H&S Container Line chose Torbjörn Persson to be its new sales and business development manager in mid-March. His task is to strengthen sales activ... EVA prolongs contract with FCS The Taiwanese carrier EVA Airways (BR) has once again awarded Fraport Cargo Services GmbH (FCS) a long-term freight handling contract. EVA, whose cargo has been handled by FCS sinc... FedEx buys Polish CEP company Opek US-based FedEx Corporation said recently that it will buy the Polish CEP company Opek to gain a ground delivery network with about USD 70 million in annual sales. The financial ter... Ceva renews energy contract with Petroamazonas The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has expanded its contract with the Ecuadorian state-owned oil company Petroamazonas. Under the renewed contract Ceva will continue t... DHL acquires 24% stake in Lemuir According to local press reports, the Deutsche Post subsidiary DHL has acquired the 24% stake held by India's Lemuir Group in their joint venture. As a result of the transaction, D...

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APRIL 11, 2012
Horizon Lines reports loss making fourth quarter

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APRIL 11, 2012
Port of Portland taps Degens as business development manager BTS freight index up during month of February Truck driver turnover rate slides during fourth quarter Port Tracker report predicts rise in import container volumes Mitsui making changes to Asia/Mexico/SAmerica routes

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APRIL 11, 2012
Jones Act targeted in fresh political attack Guam representative seeks to dilute the law after Senator John McCain fails in new bid to have it abolished Nigerian pirates step up use of motherships, warns Bergen Hijacked vessels become bases for new attacks Problems stack up for cash-strapped Greek ferries Seafarers' strike adds to companies' woes Eagle Bulk fixture activity defies broker claims of difficulties All of its 45 vessels are committed to charters, disproving rumours, New York company says Government must review tax and crew rules, says chamber VAT and other levies make up 22% of costs while the state is also a factor in port charges and vessel manning levels My cousin, the hero 'With enough lifeboats, nobody would have died and who would remember it today?' Battle planning for serious casualties However good a master's professional training might be, it probably has not prepared him for a position of ultimate responsibility in a major casualty China ventures into foreign finance Barriers to growth include hefty interest rates and red tape Build in China to borrow in China Owners who order from China shipyards will find the banks more forthcoming Greek-owned shipping tops record 264m dwt Survey shows more capacity but a shrinking home-flagged fleet Exclusive: Maran seals deal with BG for up to five more LNG carriers Angelicoussis gas arm has covered up to nine of 11-ship newbuilding programme March VLCC rates rally explained McQuilling argues the causes and prospects for better tanker rates A century after Titanic, shipping still claims lives Despite falling loss and death rates, working at sea remains a dangerous job Brokers gloomy on boxship charter prospects Hamburg optimism unfounded, say London counterparts Skagerrak Foundation demands tighter ship safety rules Titanic would meet today's Safety of Life at Sea Convention requirements, says lobby Sovereign liability cover rejected as answer to Iran sanctions Any alternative to P&I cover risks hurting third parties most, says Hong Kong shipowners' association chief Rotterdam to help develop $2.2bn Brazilian greenfield port Porto Central project aims to serve booming oil, gas and offshore services sectors as well as handling dry bulk and general cargo VLCC earnings hit one-year high on Saudi-US route Spot market rates from Middle East to hold steady in coming weeks Safety must apply to all It is time to reassess the way that the industry shapes safety regulation. The rules are written to improve safety, so any clause allowing non-compliance goes against this concept Posidonia pledges tight security in light of Athens bombings But no step-up in checks, despite political tension in Greece Almi presses Daewoo for more LNG slots Greek tanker owner plots $2bn worth of gas carrier and drillship projects Japan P&I Club seeks advance notice from members carrying Iranian oil Insurer claims right to deny cover to comply with EU sanctions Sydney docker talks hit stalemate Conciliation planned as Port Botany union rejects Asciano agreement CO2 tipping point Shipowners need support in a new era of emissions regulation ACL to order five ro-ro ships in weeks Transatlantic specialist benefits from falling newbuild prices Hapag-Lloyd's victory lap Discipline pays off as Hapag-Lloyd mulls turning to stock market to build warchest Horizon closes 2011 with $229m loss Asset sales planned after delayed annual report reveals turbulent year Japanese lines upgrade Asia-Latin America box services MOL, NYK and K Line deploy bigger tonnage OOCL confirms Tung succession Official statement names Andy Tung new chief executive from July China publishes tepid first-quarter trade figures Second quarter growth in iron imports may boost capesize rates

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APRIL 11, 2012
SA issues guard warning SOUTH Africa would need a "drastic restructuring" of its statutes if Pretoria allows armed guards on foreign ships, its defence minister warned today SCI wins terminal deal SCI, INDIA'S largest shipping company, has branched into the port sector Colombia-Panama ferry service planned A FERRY service is planned between Cartagena de Indias in Colombia and the Panamanian port of Colón, IHS Global Insight reported today Tsunami watch cancelled A TSUNAMI watch for the entire Indian Ocean was cancelled today by the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, despite an 8.2-intensity aftershock to yesterday's 8.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia Japan P&I warns on Iran JAPAN'S P&I Club said it has taken steps to address member claims that might be affected by the EU's tighter sanctions on Iran Russia box imports drop A SLOWING of growth in Russian box volumes last year gave way to an outright decline in the first quarter of 2012, according to Transcontainer Onassis cave-in could spark VLCC rate drop BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC rates on the benchmark Gulf/East route could drop Sale seen boosting STX OSV stock SECURITIES firm DMG & Partners said today STX's divestment of its 51% stake in Singapore-listed STX OSV should boost the latter's share price NOL mulls alternatives SINGAPORE'S NOL could offer a rights issue if it desperately needs cash, securities firm Maybank Kim Eng said today Port labour headaches persist in Australia STRIKES have caused worsening delays in Australia's coal ports of Hay Point and Abbot Point, even as congestion eased in iron ore ports and other coal ports KOMIPO closes LNG deal KOMIPO has signed a $3.4Bn S&P deal with Swiss-Dutch energy trading company Vitol, IHS Global Insight has reported IronClad plan approved SOUTH Australia has given final state approval to the first stage of IronClad's plans to turn a small port into an iron ore export hub Vale snaps up five Capesizes VALE HAS contracted five Capesizes to ship iron ore to the Far East, as Brazilian exports begin recovering from January's heavy rain, brokers told Fairplay today Chinese crude imports drop CHINESE customs data show that refinery maintenance since March has caused a drop in oil imports

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APRIL 11, 2012
Army Corps Targets Savannah Depth at 47 Feet, not 48 Feet When the Army Corps of Engineers released final documents Wednesday for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, it surprised the industry... Global Semiconductor Sales Decline International semiconductor sales in February fell 7.3 percent year-over-year and 1.3 percent from January, further illustrating the weak demand plaguing... CMA CGM Sets 'Emergency' Rate Hike in Asia-Europe Trade CMA CGM has announced an "emergency rate restoration" of $385 per 20-foot container on routes from Asia to Europe and... Hamburg Plans Traffic Surge After Elbe River Deepening Project Hamburg is set to sharply increase its share of the fiercely competitive North European container market after a long-delayed plan... Army Corps Releases Final Savannah Deepening Documents The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the final documents on Wednesday for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project for review... Truckload Driver Turnover Rate Slows Large truckload carriers had a slightly easier time holding onto truck drivers in the fourth quarter, with rising tonnage likely... CTS Reports Growth in February Container Trade Container imports to Europe increased 4 percent in February, while exports grew 8.89 percent, according to the latest analysis from... Vietnamese Container Ship Sinks After Collision A Vietnamese vessel carrying 60 containers sank off the shore of southern Vietnam after it collided with a Thai ship... FMC Considers Container Rate Index for Exports The Federal Maritime Commission is interested in exploring a suggestion by agricultural shippers that establishing a container rate index for... Horizon Operating Loss Narrows to $6.9 Million Horizon Lines said its fourth quarter loss on continuing operations narrowed to $6.9 million from $33 million a year earlier... Maersk to Raise Cargo Rates Again Maersk Line is implementing a new round of general rate increases on various trade lanes that will take effect in... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hold Up The general rate increase implemented on March 15 by carriers on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade continued to hold up this... "K" Line to Enhance Asia-Americas Services "K" Line will upgrade its services linking Asia and Mexico and the west coast of South America over the next...

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APRIL 11, 2012
Transnet targets rail transport Transnet SOC is hoping that its planned ZAR300(USD37.8) billion seven-year capital expenditure programme will lead to a modal shift in the country as general freight, ... Greece faces a summer of discontent The second day of a 48-hour strike by Greek dockers in protest at another raft of bail out-conditional austerity programmes has brought the embattled nation's ports ... Horizon's losses deepen but it slashes debt with vessel charter settlement US Jones Act carrier Horizon Lines has seen its losses escalate as it suffered a net loss of USD229.4 million for 2011 compared to a deficit of USD58 ... Emirates books onto HMM's KMS link Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has agreed a slot sharing arrangement with Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and will from April 24, 2012, be booking cargo on the South ... Japanese carriers revise their Asia/WCSA service network K Line, Mitsui OSK Lines and NYK Line which jointly serve the trade between the Far East and the west coast of South America (WCSA) and Mexico are rationalising ... SCCT 'back to normal' After several days of 'go slow' by dockers at Port Said's Suez Canal Container Terminal (SSCT), the largest in the Egyptian Mediterranean coast port, operations ... Global Port Tracker forecasts 'traditional peak season' as US volumes rise Import cargo volume at the US' major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.2% in April compared with the same month last year, and year-over-year gains ... AADA hikes China-Aus rates The members of the Asia Australia Discussion Agreement [AADA] propose to increase freight rates on their services from China and Hong Kong to Australia from May ... Billions wiped off euro bourse values The post-Easter meltdown continued yesterday as European stock markets suffered one of their worst days in months on fears that the global recovery is stalling ... The T&L industry needs sexing-up Why did you choose a career in transport and logistics [T&L]: was it the handsome salary package and career prospects, or the sharp-end excitement and job ...

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APRIL 11, 2012
Protesters swarm CCL meet Activists attempt to steal the spotlight as Costa Concordia takes centre stage at US-listed cruise giant's annual meeting. Cal Dive storms wind arena New York-listed offshore contractor readies Nantucket Reds in a bid to take a bite out of Cape Wind Project. CMRE poised to pop Constantinos Constantakopoulos-led containership owner positioned to cash in on market recovery, analyst tells investors. TOPS teeters on the brink More asset sales may be on the horizon as Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner grapples with covenant breaches and liquidity crisis. MSC ponders port listing Notoriously private shipowner is tipped to be lining up a $1bn IPO for its terminal arm. Matson closes in on IPO Alexander & Baldwin executives hit the road to pitch spinoff of US liner wing to analysts in anticipation of upcoming vote. Havila nets term duo Oslo-listed owner joins Farstad and Solstad in penning new vessel charters. Horizon stained red Cash-strapped containership owner poised to pursue sale of "selected assets" in a bid to preserve liquidity. Are rate hikes off the map? Citi says record newbuild deliveries and reactivation of capacity are a threat to push for better earnings. Solstad Offshore books trio Oslo-listed offshore outfit ties up three vessels on long-term deals. Greek fleet sets new record New benchmark of 264 million dwt set despite reduced vessel count, new report shows. Nigeria follows Somali lead Use of motherships by pirates off Nigeria now proven beyond doubt, Bergen Risk says. Farstad racks up Oz charters Karl-Johan Bakken-led offshore outfit consolidates position Down Under with a flurry of deals. Fincantieri in STX OSV swoop Corrado Antonini-led yard touted as a potential buyer of STX Group's shares in Singapore-quoted firm. Nova drives VLCC revival New Maersk-fronted tanker pool has had an "appreciable impact" on spot rates, Intermodal says. Back to the future Frontline 2012 to retrace the success of its predecessor and enjoy a growth spurt in a weak market, Arctic says.

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APRIL 11, 2012
FP0406aa Maersk slows FM3 again, add Shanghai CBP vet Herman joins Venable trade practice Swisslog provides new storage system for Asda U.S. imports up nearly 10 percent in March Asia-Europe volume up 16% in February Bulk tonnage increases at Redwood City FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications IQMS launches shipping management module Horizon hit by big loss Japanese lines merge Asia/Mexico/WCSA loops

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APRIL 11, 2012
NuStar expands bunkering service NuStar will supply bunkers via barge to ports surrounding the Columbia River. Prices mixed in South European ports Tight avails of LS product in Rotterdam. Prices falling across Middle East and Africa NYMEX showing gains in early trading. Oil extends gains on decreasing stockpiles Both finished gasoline inventories and blending components inventories decreased last week. Horizon Lines reports fourth-quarter 2011 financial results Company forecasts bunker fuel costs in the $730-$735 per metric tonne range in 2012. Commitment to alternative fuels 'not about saving the earth' US Navy officials continue to defend commitment to alternative fuels. Updated H2S test method solves industry issue Test method to determine if H2S in bunkers meets ISO 8217:2010 limit receives revision approval after correction for interferences. Fuel oil trader to join Chemoil Another fuel oil trader leaves Shell Singapore. Service contract 'will cut' Carnival's fuel consumption Savings could be 'as high as $1 million per-ship, per-year.' Fuel oil stocks in East China decline Further declines expected partly due to strong demand from bonded bunker suppliers. Bunker prices falling in major Asian ports Avails of bunker fuel at key Asian ports 'fine' mid-week. O.W. Bunker appoints new manager of Malta division Grafakos has expertise in manufacturing and development of marine lubricants. Mississippi river fuel spill cleanup completed Response cleanup 'went very quickly' as a result of slow discharge of bunkers and fast river current, says USCG. GS Caltex to increase bunker fuel storage capacity Plans to convert terminal on the west coast of South Korea to store bonded bunkers from May onwards. Sinopec eyes higher bunker sales volume, profits Urges international trading partners to 'build a grand blueprint for China bonded oil market'. US in move to align maritime rules with international conventions US Coast Guard wants bunkering activities and oil systems failures to be entered into oil record book. CSDC warns of Q1 losses Expects to swing to a loss partly due to high fuel costs.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

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

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

SHIPPING

ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hamburg

The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance

SHIPPING

La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.

Geneva

Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections

SHIPPING

Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping

Madrid

Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

SHIPPING

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Manama

Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait

SHIPPING

IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz

London/Taipei

Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.

PORTS

Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk

Gdansk

These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.

SHIPPING

In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships

Washington

On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory

SEAFARERS

BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages

London/Bagsværd

In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

JOBS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

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

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.

Zurich

The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies

Catania

The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

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