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April 13, 2012

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CMA CGM levies Asia-Europe US$385/TEU 'emergency rate restoration' OOCL adds transpacific eastbound calls to Shanghai and Los Angeles China Shipping starts China-Thailand-Japan from Shenzhen-Shekou Carriers weather storm, but face US$20 billion in short-term losses Horizon hands over 5 ships, plus 10pc of firm to Ship Finance International Asia-Europe February volume up 16pc because of Chinese New Year timing Pacific Coast Container fined US$460,000 in LB for moving overweight boxes Port of Auckland's interim result is flat, 2nd half expected to be weaker Chinese freighter rescued from pirates by Iranian navy in Gulf of Oman India's top container terminals defy regulator, refuse to set lower rates 7,100-TEU Santa Teresa christened as seventh of eight for Hamburg Sud Greek dockers strike against austerity schemes exacted by EU bailout Vietnamese boxship collides, sinks, 60 containers of auto parts lost Hansa Shipping equips 4 ships with ballast water treatment technology Asia Airfreight Terminal's March Hong Kong cargo up 4pc to 65,929 tonnes Taiwan's Mandarin Airlines launches twice weekly Wenzhou-Taipei flights Spanish pilots strike Mondays and Fridays to prevent budget carrier entry Air India to appoint GSAs in 56 countries to raise international sales China cargo hub backers enter deal to revive project at St Louis airport Saudi Airlines Cargo expands in West Africa with weekly flights to Ghana

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Andy Tung to take over as OOCL CEO from July 1 Banks endorse CDR package for Bharati Shipyard Container shipping rates under threat due to overcapacity: Drewry India Warehousing Show 2012 set for grand opening on April 26 KPI Project passes 1,000 vessel milestone RINA to audit Clean Shipping Index ships & companies Anti-dumping duty likely on printing plates from Japan, China Traders want Paks negative list to be implemented on land route FinMin rejects MoS plan to set up global port operator BCT wins Textainers Area Depot of the Year award IFC invests in Snowman Logistics to expand storage infrastructure, promote food security Indev Group expands its CFS operations to Western India L&T, Tata, Gammon vying for freight corridor contract Gold imports down 50 pc on high prices, lower demand, strike

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APRIL 12, 2012
Angola's railroad services to be privatised The Angolan government has plans to privatise the country's main railroad companies. Commercial and operational parts of the railroads will be sold to private enterprises, but the ... Thai's first B747-400F enters service Thai Airways International plc is phasing in its first Boeing B747-400 retrofitted cargo freighter aircraft today (12 April 2012). The unit is equipped to carry 100 t of cargo per ... Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics secures AEO certification Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics (SMCL) has been officially AEO certified by the Dutch customs authorities. The certification confirms SMCL's status as a reliable and secure ... Zim ends 2011 with loss Israel's container shipping company Zim posted a net loss of USD 397 million in 2011, compared to a net profit of USD 54 million in 2010. (it) AA Cargo resumes service to Dublin and Helsinki American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo) resumed its daily, non-stop service from Dublin to Chicago IL (USA) on 4 April 2012. The flight is operated on one of the carrier's B767-300 wide... AfDB approves USD 251 million funding for roads in Tanzania and Sierra Leone The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved USD 250.95 million for road construction projects in Tanzania and Sierra Leone. Under the approvals Tanzania's government wil... Mitsubishi lands major order received for Fuso trucks from Linfox Logistics in Thailand Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), based in Kawasaki (Japan) and one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has received a new order from its longtime ... North Korean rocket test impacts on civil aviation Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to reroute some of its flights due to North Korea's satellite launch, which may have effects on some of the Philippine's territory. With the satelli... Stena Line appoints new group freight director Björn Petrusson will become the new group freight director of Stena Line on 1 August 2012. Amongst others, Petrusson held the posts of managing director of DFDS Tor Line in Sweden ... Siamar strengthens team in Genoa Genoa (Italy)-based Siamar has appointed a new sales manager by the name of Carmine Abete. Siamar is a neutral NVOCC that specialises in consolidation services to/from India (Nhava... MOL upgrades Asia - South America (Mexico) services The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its consortium partners K Line and NYK are upgrading the Asia-Mexico and west coast South America service (CWL) at the ... FedEx opens new branch office in Montpellier The US CEP and logistics corporation FedEx recently put a new branch office into service in Montpellier (France). The 4,000 sqm terminal is equipped with photovoltaic elements that... Pantos Logistics lands logistics outsourcing contract for Coca-Cola in Indonesia Pantos Logistics has currently entered into an outsourcing and warehousing contract with Coca

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APRIL 12, 2012
IHC Merwede's Southeast Asia expansion plans start rolling Rolls-Royce to power two latest Lockheed-Martin Littoral Combat... Keppel signs five rig, $4.12 billion LOI with Sete Brasil Seadrill orders tender rig at COSCO Nantong Cal Dive, Cashman and Hochtief unit picked for Cape Wind... Corps of Engineers takes delivery of towboat from Horizon... Eastern Shipbuilding delivers Harvey Gulf OSV Bergen Risk Solutions says Nigerian pirates now using mother... ABB says new service contract will cut Carnival fuel costs by up... Shipping performance benchmarking project passes 1,000 ship...

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APRIL 12, 2012
Port of Seattle reports end of grade separation project Commerce Department report finds exports up in February Crowley scholarships go to Williams-Mystic participants Investigation continues at Squalicum Harbor fire site PDX concessionaires earn top honors for 2012

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APRIL 12, 2012
A level playing field for UK ports Subsidise all infrastructure or none, say critics Svitzer's Liverpool peace talks fail Tug crews' union to announce next move on Monday Two more capesize bulkers scrapped Demolition prices equivalent to secondhand value of 16-year-old capesize Prospects dim for Japan LNG imports Restricted gas plant capacity boosts demand for oil State funding could undermine growth at other locations Are some UK ports more equal than others? United they stand The sheer scale of industry losses has forced Asia-Europe carriers to close ranks Wind energy vessels to double in a year Fledgling sector is growing, in spite of obstacles such as energy policies and costs Sluggish Atlantic MR product market pins hope on US driving season High US pump prices threaten to quash positive impact of summer driving season Japan slams EU push for regional CO2 reduction Commission must step up work with IMO not push own agenda Asciano declares 'impasse' in Sydney dispute Botany Bay union holds out against Patrick Stevedores enterprise agreement Sugar cargoes sweeten Atlantic supramax rates Tight vessel availability pushes up prices for May bookings OSG charters Turkish suezmax tanker Renewal option for six months time is nearly $2,000 per day above current market rate Maher Terminals claims PANYNJ favoured other operators FMC complaint says discrimination cost it 'millions of dollars' in lost business Shipowners must accept that sanctions are here to stay New EU provisions 'particularly difficult' for operators Tankers set for further trade pattern shifts as Iran's oil output 'plummets' Iranian production could fall to 2.6m barrels per day by third quarter unless alternative buyers can be found, says IEA Sustained subsidies 'inappropriate', DfT tells UK ports George Hammond claims Portsmouth fruit importer received 'illegal' subsidy Sovcomflot posts $54m annual profit 'Conservative' investment strategy targets offshore and LNG Nanjing Tanker warned of delisting threat after $119.6m loss Chinese tanker operator hit by weak rates and increased expenses Pirates free vessel for just $250,000 Somali merchants persuade gang to settle for 'expenses' Ningbo Port to issue $159m bonds Fresh funds to repay debts and build working capital Stolt Nielsen held back by tanker division Company cites lower fleet utilisation, unscheduled drydockings of five vessels, poor results from its regional fleets and rises in ship management costs Get the story straight China must clarify its policy on VLOCs Singapore project assesses LNG bunkering MPA and DNV launch joint research effort CSICL posts fall in operating profits Shanghai-listed unit suffers from decline in new orders Farstad picks up Australia charters Deals valued at $51.8m excluding options From Russia with profit Sovcomflot bucks the trend as other top tanker operators lose $1bn MSC denies IPO plan for ports business World's sixth-largest terminal operator says it will not list the business Cosco Nantong Shipyard to build Seadrill rig Total project cost is $135m, says Oslo-listed company Marco Polo to liquidate Six ships handed back to lending banks as Chapter 11 debtor vows to fight on

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APRIL 12, 2012
India allows bulker tied to deaths to leave INDIA has allowed a bulker involved in the deaths of five fishermen in Kerala to leave the country Capesize rise seen south of $12,000/d BIMCO has predicted that timecharter rates for Capesize bulkers will improve this year - but are still not likely to exceed $12,000 per day DryShips bags $162M DRYSHIPS confirmed today that it is selling a larger stake in Ocean Rig than previously announced, as George Economou buys 1M more shares for himself Iran crude cargoes fall IRANIAN crude production has already dropped 7% this year as buyers pull pack, the IEA reported today GDF Suez to supply LNG for Norway's Gasnor GDF SUEZ has signed a deal to supply LNG by gas carrier to Norwegian LNG fuel distributor Gasnor, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Worse RCL losses seen SECURITIES firm PhillipCapital said today it expects worse losses for Thai intra-Asia box carrier RCL this year 'Impasse' halts port talks ASCIANO today declared "an impasse" in its port contract negotiations with the Maritime Union of Australia Opposition to Novorossiysk takeover grows RUSSIAN Railways (RZhD) today reportedly joined the opposition to a takeover of Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co by its board chairman Panamax charters rev up CHARTERING of Panamax bulkers has resumed in earnest, after a slow start this week Tax breaks give palm oil exports a boost MALAYSIA'S palm oil stocks are at a seven-month low after tax breaks boosted exports in March, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board said Wilhelmshaven's coal expansion opens IMPORT coal cargoes at Wilhelmshaven are expected to soar following the opening of its Niedersachsenbrücke expansion Enthusiasm curbed for HK fuel switch SOME SHIPPING groups are considering pulling out of a voluntary switch to cleaner fuels in Hong Kong Queensland mine to close MINING giant BHP Billiton said it plans to close a key Queensland coal mine, which business leaders fear could lead to a big drop in coal shipments from the state PETROBRAS adds 4 MR tankers BRAZILIAN oil giant PETROBRAS has taken in three more medium-range products tankers on three-year charters

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APRIL 12, 2012
UPS Launches Expedited Mexico-US Ground Service Package and industrial transportation giant UPS launched an expedited ground freight service linking Mexico and the U.S. as it anticipates... Boston Gets First Truck Under Clean-Truck Program The first new truck funded by the Massachusetts Port Authority's Clean Truck program was purchased and put into service in... LTL Truckers to Build Pricing Power, Analyst Says Trucking companies hauling less-than-truckload freight should be able to hold onto the pricing power they've gained over shippers through 2014... Maher Files FMC Complaint Against NY-NJ Port Authority Maher Terminals has filed a Federal Maritime Commission complaint alleging the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey discriminated... Asia-Europe Rates Hold Most of April 1 Gains Westbound Asia-to-Europe spot rates eased slightly this week, but held on to most of the 28 percent jump in pricing... Rate Hikes Push Asia-Europe Carriers Back to Profitability, Bimco Says Container shipping lines have been able to raise Asia-Europe freight rates enough to return them to profitability on the route,... Foreign Direct Investment Climbs in Korea South Korea attracted far higher foreign direct investment in the first quarter of 2012 as investors positioned to take advantage... Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Drops 12.6 Percent Lufthansa Cargo carried 12.6 percent less freight in March than a year ago as it sharply reduced capacity in a... Schenker Starts Houston-Dubai LCL Service DB Schenker this month launched a less-than-containerload service from Houston to the Middle East via Dubai to meet growing demand... Hapag-Lloyd to Launch New Baltic Service Hapag-Lloyd will launch a new weekly service next month connecting Germany with ports in the Baltic region. The Russia... Southern California Toll Group Drivers Join Teamsters Union Employee drivers who work for the Toll Group logistics company in Southern California won an historic election Wednesday to become... MSC Denies Plan for Container Terminal Unit IPO in Singapore Mediterranean Shipping Co. denied it is weighing plans to spin off its global container terminals unit in an initial public... Zero-Emission Vehicles Vital for Southern California, Official Says If Southern California is to meet federal pollution reduction standards established for 2030, it appears inevitable that the goods movement... ILWU Dockworkers Can Honor Clerks' Pickets, Arbitrator Rules The West Coast arbitrator who adjudicates labor disputes involving the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and waterfront employers on Wednesday... OOCL Adds LA, Shanghai Calls on Trans-Pacific Run Orient Overseas Container Line will add eastbound calls in Los Angeles and Shanghai to its Pacific Atlantic Express service beginning... FMCSA Cracks Down on Unsafe Trucking Operators For the third time in as many months, federal regulators shut down an unsafe trucking company, ordering J&A Transportation out...

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APRIL 12, 2012
Sacci expects trade growth in 2012 According to the latest trade activity index (TAI) published by South Africa's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci), conditions remain bullish with both the ... German exports lead the way German exporters are defying the expectations of economists by posting month-on-month gains in overseas sales - albeit in markets outside of the ... Wan Hai christens another vessel from its order Tung succession in order at OOCL Andy Tung, currently the chief operating officer of Hong Kong-headquartered OOCL, is to become the liner company's new ceo on July 1, 2012. The move will safeguard ... CMA CGM joins APL in third rate increase CMA CGM and APL have launched what appears to be a third round of swingeing rate increases in the tradelane from Asia to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. ... OOCL reshuffles ports on transpacific offering OOCL has made changes to its transpacific offerings: its Pacific Atlantic Express (PAX) which it runs alongside Grand Alliance partners Hapag Lloyd and NYK, will ... H-L, MOL and ZIM adjust Europe/West Africa service The group comprising Hapag-Lloyd, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and ZIM Line is taking steps to improve its service linking northern Europe and West Africa. The move will ... PoA & MUNZ back around the table The Ports of Auckland [PoA] and the Maritime Union of New Zealand [MUNZ] began a two-day mediation process today after pulling back from the bitter productivity ...

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APRIL 12, 2012
Vale calms VLOC panic Brazilian mining giant splashes cold water on talk suggesting it has an appetite for up to 100 Valemaxes. The Iceman cometh Norwegian investment vehicle calls on compatriot to construct offshore unit in a deal worth an estimated $110m. Tsakos plots pool pullout Heidmar on the fringe of losing product tanker duo as New York-quoted owner lines up long-term charters, sources say. Bargain ransom frees Leila Dubai controlled ro-ro cargoship released for record low price after local interests intervene. DryShips ups the ante Affiliates of chief executive pledge to pick up $31m chunk of shares tied to upsized Times Square fundraiser. Subsea drives Ezra Lionel Lee-led offshore company's subsea focus pays off as profit soars. Star scraps six more Oslo-listed company sends a half dozen of its oldest vessels to the graveyard as part of its rejuvenation plan. HMM tosses capesize South Korean owner's disposal takes capesize demolition tally for 2012 to 14. Sovcomflot stays in profit Russian shipowner looks for offshore energy related growth as it battles difficult times in core tanker market. Polembros scraps cape Greek owner pockets over $10m from the disposal of its second 1980s built cape is as many months. Keppel scoops Sete jackpot Brazilian outfit returns to Singapore yard with mammoth order for five more drilling rigs worth over $4bn. Heartland shifts OSG stock Investor cashes in $4m worth of shares in OSG in its third sell-down in under a year. EOC falls into the red Oslo-listed offshore owner hit by cancellation of floating production storage and offloading unit. Ship sinks after collision Radio discussion fails to prevent Vietnamese general cargo vessel and Thai bulker running into each other. Daewoo outlines FLNG dream Seoul-listed yard says inaugural floating LNG contract could be in the bag by the close of this year. Vale: '100 VLOCs justified' Miner raises terrifying prospect of giant bulker armada despite troubles of 35-ship programme.

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APRIL 12, 2012
Hapag, partners restructure Europe/W.Africa loop U.S. shuts down online sellers of counterfeit apparel Maersk slows FM3 again, adds Shanghai CMA CGM to raise Asia-Europe rates Maersk resumes full-speed on FEW2 Bigger Maersk MESA speeds up, adds calls Shipco opens Osaka sales office Vanguard picks Southeast Asia air cargo manager Savannah study recommends 47-foot depth Leschaco expands in Laredo

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APRIL 12, 2012
Organisations recognised for efforts to reduce diesel emissions 'The demonstrated leadership and efforts put forth by the 2011 award winners will help bring cleaner air and healthier communities to our region.' Prices lack direction in European bunker hubs Piraeus 'very congested'. IFO prices firm in Fujairah Low bunker demand in Suez. Tanker operator counts costs of North American ECA Heidmar estimates it will pay 'an extra $3.7 million each year' in bunker costs. Russian refiner boosts production of marine fuel Volumes up by 63% in the first three months of 2012. LNG pioneer signs long-term supply contract Gasnor says deal will allow it to meet' increasing demand' for LNG. IEA: Crude market 'turning corner' Global stocks may have built by as much as one million barrels per day during the first quarter of 2012, says agency. Fuel oil stocks drop as arbitrage plummets Singapore onshore inventories at lowest for eight weeks. Bunker prices generally firm in Asian hubs Singapore players report average demand and good avails. Petromedia boosts sales team with Asia Pacific appointment Marshall Phoon joins Petromedia from IHS Faiplay. Singapore establishes joint industry project on LNG bunkering DNV managed Joint Industry Project includes a total of 21 industry partners. WTSA announces fresh round of rate increases Rate increases as part of efforts to restore revenues. Supplier 'first' to offer biodiesel to marine vessels in New York Metro Terminals to supply biodiesel and ULSD at Brooklyn, New York from May onwards. EU to 'consolidate' changes to regulation on double-hull tankers Consolidation to ensure 'no mismatch' between the EU law and international set of rules in the area. Fuel efficiency in shipping 'growing in importance' Broad focus among operators on 'right steaming', says Norden Chairman Mogens Hugo.

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PORTS

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

Marseille

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

SHIPPING

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

Stockholm

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

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

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Palermo

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Portsmouth

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

File

PORTS

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

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

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

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

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

SHIPPING

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

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

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

Augusta

PORTS

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

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Manama

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Gdansk

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SEAFARERS

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

London/Bagsværd

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Papenburg/Geneva

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Abu Dhabi

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Muscat

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

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

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

Cairo

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

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.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

JOBS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Gibraltar

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

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

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

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

Hyvinkää

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

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Ancona

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

INSURANCE

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

London

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

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

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

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

LOGISTICS

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

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

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

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

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

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

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

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

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

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

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

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

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

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

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