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November 21, 2012

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Shenzhen threatens to take HK's No 3 spot as growth slows at big ports Hanjin Shipping to raise Asia-Europe rates US$600/TEU on December 16 EU sulphur emission ban will hurt already sick economy: Euro shippers Evergreen, Cosco to add Navegantes and Paranagua calls on FE-ECSA loop UASC continues to take slots on combined MSC/Maersk Asia-ECSA service China spends big on rail in 4th quarter, sparking demand for rolling stock Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port expects 20pc rise in container traffic in 2013 Shandong 10-month container volume up 11.8pc to 15.78 million TEU Louisiana county in talks over Chinese container terminal feasibility Singapore launches annual Marine Services Survey for shipmasters Georgia ports hold grand opening for expanded NS's container rail yard Box truck ro-ro vessel cuts road traffic in India, but can't break even China's first air cargo information e-platform launched in Beijing US Homeland Security to hold air cargo bomb detection seminar Dec 19 Shijiazhuang airport's international freight volume doubles in October

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
ISF disappointed at slow implementation of ILO 185 Schenker India bags "Freight Forwarder of the Year - International" award at MALA SCI wins Lloyds List Global Awards 2012 for CSR Ship agents count the cost of avoidable errors Adani & Essar vying for Chennai's mega container terminal ILH levy negates concessions at Cochin Port NMPT thanks Shimoga exporters for diverting cargo India, China to meet in Delhi

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
PCC Intermodal awarded European Medal 2012 The regular intermodal connections offered by the Polish service provider PCC Intermodal have been awarded the European Medal 2012. This prize is granted by the Business Centre Clu... North Carolina State Ports Authority appoints new deputy executive director operations Jeffry E. Miles has been appointed as the new deputy executive director for operations for the North Carolina State Ports Authority by its executive director Tom Bradshaw. One of M... Two new heads at Champ Cargosystems Champ Cargosystems has appointed Dirk de Rooij head of commercial operations EMEA and CIS, and Steven Fayers head of proposition development e-cargo. De Rooij was previously execut... Russia's commercial vehicle market continues to boom In contrast to the market in Western Europe, Russia's commercial vehicle market is still registering a growth rate of approximately 7.5%. The light commercial vehicle and medium we... Flughafen Zürich AG prequalified for Portugal The Swiss consortium Zurich Airport, which is led by Flughafen Zürich AG, has qualified for the definitive bidding round in the privatisation process of the Portuguese airport comp... Cathay Pacific's cargo volume rises again Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways recently released the combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for October 2012. The results show a year-on-year increase of car... Sarjak Container Lines arrives in Italy Sarjak Container Lines, a major Indian NVOCC that specialises in out of gauge cargo, was established in Mumbai in 2003 as a multimodal transport operator in the niche project cargo... Hybrid vehicle manufacturer clinches manufacturing innovation award UK-based Ashwoods Automotive, a leading hybrid commercial vehicle manufacturer, has clinched another award. The Exeter-based company won the prestigious Manufacturing Innovation Aw... BLS Cargo has to save CHF 3 to 4 million The private Swiss rail service provider BLS is introducing a series of measures that are intended to cut costs by some CHF 10 million next year. Between CHF 3 to 4 million of this ... AAT welcomes Tonlesap Airlines Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) has announced that Tonlesap Airlines (K9) appointed AAT as its handling agent for cargo and documentation, effective from 26 Octob... Ritschard: ground-breaking ceremony in Geneva Ritschard, a Geneva (Switzerland)-based forwarding and logistics firm, has commenced building work on new headquarters in Meyrin, near Geneva. The ground-breaking ceremony for the ... Phoenix Europe Express obtains AEO-F certificate Phoenix Europe Express, a French transport and logistics enterprise based in Goussainville near Paris, was recently recognised as a fully authorised economic operator (AEO-F). Hold... Caterpillar Logistics Services renamed The Morton IL (USA)-based company Caterpillar Logistics Services Inc (Cat Logistics) has been renamed Neovia Logistics Services. Platinum Equity, a global mergers, acquisitions and...

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
CarVal backing for reborn Davie Shipyard BSEE investigates deadly platform fire in Gulf of Mexico Danish yard delivers double-ended 50 m ferry TTS Group invests in drillship, gets orders for cranes Signet Maritime to add another Robert Allan-designed tug Standard & Poor's upgrades UK Club outlook Maersk Tankers sells Handygas fleet to Navigator Gas OW Bunker charters tanker for GoM bunkering operation

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
ILWU members eye contract offer from Pacific Northwest grain firms Foss Maritime vessels earn CSA safety honors Inchcape Shipping Services warns of general strike in Argentina New Great Western Malting entrance in the works at Port of Vancouver, USA ATA truck tonnage index down during month of October

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
CMA CGM close to final agreement with bank creditors French line posts near record third-quarter results Aframax rates plummet on Caribbean-US Gulf trade Owners lose $2,000 in daily earnings overnight after spike ends Shipowners should look to the Australian exit In a major casualty, a single-ship firm could benefit from applying for insolvency Two reeferships KG funds on the brink MPC Capital vehicle investors must inject tens of millions of euros to prevent fire sale Maersk Tankers to retrofit VLCCs to save money on fuel Exclusive: AP Moller-Maersk division places two additional vessels in cold lay-up West of England applies 7.5% general rate increase P&I club anticipates that the overall cost of claims for 2013 will rise while investment returns will remain modest NYK eyes medium-term LNG shipping contracts Exclusive: Japanese line integrates its energy transport operations Forget global; think 'glocal' Intra-regional trade will drive growth in shipping and logistics, says K+N chairman Gernandt Buying into the cool chain K+N builds a global knowledge base in perishable goods SEEMP and sensibility Some owners and managers prefer to wait and see than to rush to implement efficiency plans MSC boss calls for expansion at La Spezia Italy must strengthen existing ports' capacity not build new ones, says Aponte Diana posts smaller profit for third quarter Greece-based owner takes delivery of 30th ship and will invest in continued expansion Brazil investment firm launches shipping fund OSM and Galbraiths recruited as advisers HSH counts the cost of threatening Omega board members Court tells senior lender to pay Chapter 11 firm's related legal costs Deutsche Fonds reports hike in KG restructurings Research also points to a sharp rise in insolvent fund-owned vessels Keep smiling Staying ahead of the game is all about waiting for opportunities Rotterdam's box capacity will spark only 'limited' price war Customers have equity commitments with port firms, says APM Terminals Europe chief IG increases individual club retention Lower than expected price hike is 'a compromise', says source The 2012-2013 P&I policy year will be the most expensive on record Increase raises questions over excess of loss reinsurance contract renewals Gulftainer lands Lebanon concession UAE port management firm to upgrade equipment at the northern port of Tripoli Navios to receive $175m lump sum from charter default insurer Cash from restructuring default cover will repay debt, says bulker owner Give our yards cashflow stress tests, says South Korea regulator Even the country's largest shipbuilders face a finance shortfall Lines shed two-thirds of rates increase for Asia-northern Europe routes Drive undermined after Mediterranean price hike failed to stick, says analyst Maersk is not too proud to take the lead on lay-ups Suspension of AE9 Asia-Europe service drives surge in idling Daggett holds out over bonuses and work hours Fresh call for unity from union boss heightens cargo interests' concerns Unfrozen asset Russia must step up its moves to make the Arctic safer for shipping Restis to relieve Seanergy of two elderly BET capesizes Move will carve nearly $47m off public company's debt burden USMX defends container royalty caps as US dock wage crisis escalates Capo and Daggett resume public war of words despite FMCS-overseen mediation

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Buoyant CMA CGM unveils $371M 3Q profits CMA CGM today confirmed its second-quarter return to profits, announcing 3Q profits of $371M Rates squeeze Diana NYSE-listed drybulk major Diana Shipping today reported sharply lower quarterly profits as a result of falling rates Navios restructures insurance CHARTER insurance for Navios Partners and Navios Holdings from their AA-rated provider will be phased out after three years under restructured agreements BP to ship LNG to Kansai BP HAS signed a second deal this year with a Japanese LNG importer for supplies indexed - at least in part - to a gas price benchmark, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Maersk Tankers sells Handygas to Navigator Gas MAERSK Tankers said it has sold its 11 Handygas vessels to Navigator Gas, the London gas carrier company Greeks hold 194 in attempts to smuggle migrants GREEK authorities are holding 194 people involved during the past week with migrant smuggling Ultrabulk kills orders and turns to Imabari DANISH drybulk specialist Ultrabulk told Fairplay it has cancelled charter-in arrangements for two Kamsarmaxes being built at Jinhai HI Seanergy backs out of BET NASDAQ-listed Seanergy has announced the divestment of Bulk Energy Transport to Seanergy sponsor Victor Restis in return for the assumption of BET debt CIMC plans share shuffle CIMC'S listing hearing is planned later this week by a Hong Kong Stock Exchange panel reviewing its application for trading on the bourse STX Pan Ocean pays $194M to redeem bonds STX PAN Ocean said today it has paid $193.4M to redeem outstanding convertible bonds that holders exercised under their put options CSCL units to sell boxes CSCL'S two Hong Kong units have decided to sell and lease back containers with capacity of 210,481 teu Odfjell weighs second bond in eight months ODFJELL, the listed chemical carrier and tank terminals group, said today it might issue new 3-6 year bonds on the Norwegian bourse APM shuffles strategy APM TOLD told Fairplay today its new investments will primarily be placed in Maersk Oil, APM Terminals and Maersk Drilling VLGC rates soften RATES to ship LPG on VLGCs are softening again after rallying for more than a week, as requirements for November appear to be covered for now S Asian shipbreaking market languishes SOUTH Asia's shipbreaking market continues to languish, with the weakening rupee continuing to erode prices amid full capacity at yards

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
SPS Commerce Appoints New Board Member Brad Cleveland MINNEAPOLIS - SPS Commerce, a leading provider of on-demand supply chain management solutions, today announced that it has appointed Brad Cleveland to its board of directors effective November 19, 2012. Since November 2001, Mr. Cleveland has served as a member of the board of directors and the President and CEO of... Port Welcomes Two New Home-Port Cruise Ships NEW ORLEANS - The Port of New Orleans welcomed two new home-ported cruise ships over the last eight days and set a new Port record for passenger embarkations and disembarkations during a two-day span, as 24,705 passengers either boarded or disembarked four cruise ships and two sternwheelers Nov. 17-18. "New Orleans... Hanjin Shipping Hikes Asia-Europe Rates Hanjin Shipping, joining numerous other carriers, announced a rate restoration surcharge plan for its Asia-Europe trade, effective Dec. 16. All rates will increase by $600 per 20-foot-equivalent unit and $1,200 per 40-foot-equivalent unit. The rates will apply to routes from the Far East and Southeast Asia to North Europe, Baltic Sea, Scandinavia,... Virginia Port Reopens Portsmouth Marine Terminal to Handle Sandy Overflow The Virginia Port Authority reopened Portsmouth Marine Terminal for the first time in nearly two years to handle an overflow of automobiles that would normally be handled at Newport News Marine Terminal, a separate VPA-owned facility. The Newport News terminal is operating at capacity with more than 5,500 cars on site... OOCL Announces Surcharges Ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line followed CMA CGM in announcing a rate restoration program for December and a peak-season surcharge for January in the run-up to the Chinese New Year. Effective Dec. 15, freight rates for westbound traffic from the Far East (including Japan), Indian subcontinent and the Middle East will... ILA's Daggett Says USMX 'Misleading' The president of the International Longshoremen's Association complained that carriers "invest in building new ships at nearly $200 million each, but don't put a dime on the table in negotiations to compensate ILA members who helped them accumulate their riches." ILA President Harold Daggett also accused United States Maritime Alliance of... ILWU Honors Pickets, Shuts Down Port of Oakland The Port of Oakland was shut down Tuesday when members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union refused to cross pickets established at all of the marine terminals by striking members of the Service Employees International Union. The SEIU represents maintenance workers at marine terminals. The SEIU members, who are employed... Cargo Volume Up 10 Percent at Baltimore The Port of Baltimore handled 7.2 million tons of general cargo at its public marine terminas in the first nine months of 2012, up 10 percent from a year earlier, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley announced Friday. The port moved nearly 30 million tons of foreign commerce in the January-September period, up 6... Is an OCU Strike Brewing at LA-Long Beach? LONG BEACH, Calif. - After weeks of negotiations, talks broke off Tuesday between office clerical workers and employers in Los Angeles-Long Beach, raising the specter of a labor action at the nation's largest port complex. John Fageaux, president of the Office Clerical Unit of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63,... Diana Shipping Income Crashes 53.4 Percent Greece-based ship owner and charterer Diana Shipping on Tuesday reported third quarter income of $12.3 million, down 53.4 percent from $26.4 million in the same quarter last year. Quarterly time-charter revenue was $56.2 million, down 12.5 percent year-over-year, mainly because of reduced time-charter rates, the company said. Year-to-date, profit was $49.6 million, down 43.2... AASHTO Names Lewis as 2013 President Michael Lewis, AASHTO's 2013 president. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' board of directors voted to elect Michael Lewis, Rhode Island's transportation director, as president for 2013. Mike Hancock, secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, was elected vice president. In his role, Lewis will emphasize the deployment of new... C.H. Robinson Launches Tech Platform Navisphere Transportation and logistics company C.H. Robinson Worldwide launched its technology platform Navisphere, which provides end-to-end visibility and business intelligence for supply chains. Navisphere was created in response to increasingly sophisticated supply chain requirements across shippers of all sizes, the company said. It is used by company employees, customers and service providers... Saint John Port Authority Names Interim Chairman The Saint John Port Authority in New Brunswick, Canada, named Peter Gaulton, interim chairman. Gaulton, a former vice president of the board, steps in for Stephen Campbell, who resigned this week to take a position with the Fisheries Ministry in Ottawa. Gaulton has been a member of the board since 2008. He... USMX's Capo: ILA Sees Talks as 'One-Way Street' Management's top negotiator in Maine-to-Texas dockworker contract talks said International Longshoremen's Association leaders have shown an "uncompromising posture" and 'view bargaining as a one-way street.' James Capo, chairman and CEO of United States Maritime Alliance, responded to a statement last week by ILA President Harold Daggett, who said the union would... NCSP Group's Container Cargo Up 5.4 Percent Russia-based port operator PJSC Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group reported cargo volume from January to October was 134.4 million tons, a 3.6 percent increase year-over-year. Year-to-date, container volume of 517,000 20-foot-equivalent units is up 5.4 percent from a year earlier. Expansion plans are under way at Novorossiysk and Baltiysk, both of... Port of Houston's Volume Stable in October Tonnage at Port of Houston Authority facilities in October was 6,000 tons, up a slight 0.5 percent, Executive Director Len Waterworth said in his monthly financial report. Year-to-date volume was up 8 percent to 1.7 million tons, fueled primarily by a 32 percent year-over-year surge in steel, Waterworth said. Revenue from January... Container Volume Climbs at Port of Oakland Laden container volume at the Port of Oakland increased 5.3 percent in October year-over-year and 8.4 percent from September, to 207,627 20-foot-equivalent units. Import volume of 67,815 TEUs was up 3.6 percent from October 2011 and 3.7 percent from the month before. Exports increased 4.1 percent from a year earlier and...

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
APM Terminals pushes ahead with Badagry The Hague-based APM Terminals is pushing ahead with an ambitious project to build and operate a new deep sea port in Nigeria that will both serve as a new maritime ... Schenker opens new facility in Australia DB Schenker has recently has established a new major logistical warehouse and operations centre in Sydney, Australia. The facility employs 80 people and caters ... US retailers and box carriers hope for a good 'Black Friday' Stores in the US are preparing for the busiest shopping day in the year - the day after Thanksgiving Thursday when the modern day definition of 'Black Friday' [the ... Global stocks recover on 'fiscal cliff' hopes Progress on talks to avoid the US economy falling over the so-called 'fiscal cliff' - the threat of USD600 billion worth of tax increases and spending cuts triggering ... Asia - north Europe liners shed 64% of GRI According to analyst Lars Jensen, ocean carriers plying the over-tonnaged Asia to north Europe tradelane have conceded 64% of their November 1 USD500 per TEU westbound ... Maersk not too proud to take lead on lay-ups Quoting the Alphaliner report from last week which identified the Copenhagen mega-liner as having the most boxships in lay-up mode, Maersk Line's head of scheduling ...

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Uncertainty haunts BLT Some of Berlian Laju Tanker's foreign creditors are questioning the motives of those that provided overwhelming support of an extension that saw a vote on its Indonesian overhaul postponed till 2013. BLT overhaul drags on Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) is unlikely to complete its financial restructuring by the end of this year, one of the ailing Indonesian operator's executives said Tuesday. Ross defends Diamond Wilbur Ross has taken a match to reports that Diamond S Shipping has postponed delivery of two suezmax tankers on order in South Korea. Buyers beware Law firm Ince & Co has warned owners to be wary of altering newbuilding contracts after a German owner's cancellation in China was found to be without grounds in a UK court. Debt deal takes shape Negotiations surrounding CMA CGM's billion-dollar debt restructuring appear to be bearing fruit. Diana bags Cargill deal Diana Shipping has secured work for a couple of its panamax bulkers. Diana tops Street Diana Shipping edged ahead of Wall Street forecasts in the third quarter as it felt the effects of charters renewed at lower rates. Navios banks default cash Greek bulker owner Navios Maritime Holdings will pocket a $175.4m cash payment from restructuring its credit default insurance. Gravdal back for MSV Hans Martin Gravdal-led Swire Seabed has had a change of heart and moved for a multifunctional support vessel. Argentina's ports shut A general strike has shut all ports in Argentina on Tuesday. Fredriksen fixes PSV John Fredriksen's private Seatankers has chartered out one of its new platform supply ships (PSVs) for a year. Maersk's answer to eco Maersk Tankers has freed up cash for a major upgrade to its VLCC fleet after selling its handysize vessels to Wilbur Ross' Navigator Gas. Splosna sells again Slovenia's Splosna Plovba has disposed of its second bulker in a week. Odfjell eyes bonds Odfjell is looking to tap the Norwegian bond market again for funds. Maersk lays-up VLs Maersk Tankers is placing two VLCCs into lay-up as it battles with a hugely oversupplied market, its CEO says. Rapska wins new route The Croatian government has awarded a four-year deal to Rapska Plovidba for a coastal ferry run. UK Club in ratings boost Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has backed the underwriting outlook for the UK P&I Club. MMHE hurt in Q3 Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering has seen its bottom line slump after making a provision for higher than expected costs on an offshore conversion project. Ross in Maersk raid Wilbur Ross-backed Navigator Gas has snapped up a fleet of handysize vessels from Maersk Tankers. Greek ferry evacuated Crew have brought a fire under control on an Anek Lines ro-ro off the coast of Greece. Mixed for Marenave Marenave has continued its profitable run as it dodges the red ink staining the balance sheets of rivals. Japanese yards must wait The twice-delayed merger of the shipyard operations of Japan's JFE Holdings and IHI Corp has been put back again. Subsea 7 bags $70m job Subsea 7 has added another North Sea contract to its bulging backlog. Papa Terra burns BWO Cost overruns on an FPSO bound for Petrobras will slice $75m from BW Offshore's third quarter profit. Interislander faces strike New Zealand's Interislander ro-ro ferry line could be grounded next month by a crew strike Damen does dredger deal Dutch shipbuilder Damen has won an order for a new dredger from a domestic group. Korea's cash crunch Korea's financial watchdog wants stress tests performed on shipyards as financing shrinks in the downturn. Dof does much better Higher revenues and lower currency loss have helped Dof ASA return to profit in the third quarter of 2012. Otto books newbuilding Otto Candies is set to add a subsea support and construction vessel newbuilding to its US-flagged offshore fleet. Blue Ship ties up pair Blue Ship Invest, the Ulstein shipowning vehicle, has tied up the first two of six new PSVs on order in Norway. HSH dealt minor blow Omega Navigation Enterprises' attorneys have emerged victorious in a legal battle with HSH Nordbank but the war over the bankrupt tanker owner's Chapter 11 case is ongoing.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
ILWU says grain terminals demanding 'deep concessions' U.S.-Colombia FTA 'off to a successful start' USTR on Monday hosted the first meeting of the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Commission (FTC), the body responsible for supervising the implementation of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement and resolving issues. Washington Notebook: News notes from the DOT Wright named AASHTO executive director 3PLs, shippers increase focus on talent development "Having top-tier talent that can think, innovate and go to market differently is going to be a critical competitive advantage," Zack Deming, a principle at executive recruiting firm Korn/Ferry International, said. ASC renews attack on liner exemption The council, which represents shipper groups throughout Asia, continued its offensive on liner shipping exemptions, which it says unduly burden the region's shippers through higher freight rates and surcharges. Ex-Im Bank guarantees $500 million loan to LOT Airlines Ex-Im Bank underwrites satellite exports to Hong Kong Huge 3Q for CMA CGM The liner carrier had $617 million in operating profits in the third quarter of 2012, while revenue increased 9 percent year-on-year to $4.2 billion. For comparison, the line sustained a $224 million operating loss in the same 2011 quarter. $50 million more sought for Savannah deepening Argentine labor strike cripples transport Hanjin announces Asia-Europe rate hike APL announces global hike in reefer rates MSC to offer service to Melilla, Spain UPS raises shipping rates Avianca orders 3 more B787s Worldwide Express names Milligan VP marketing WTO launches new online data tool SIGTTO names Clifton general manager Yusen uses solar power at NJ warehouse

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Captain fined $26,000 for Shen Neng 1 grounding Coal carrier leaked fuel into Great Barrier Reef waters. Legal challenge to California low sulphur rule put to rest Final closure of six-year legal battle about California's right to impose requirements on ships beyond three nautical miles off the coastline. Bunker prices stable in Fujairah Prices firm elsewhere across the continent. MGO prices rise sharply across Europe Distillates lead the way as prices rise in most markets. Argentinian ports engulfed by strikes Strikes to close ports and disrupt road and air traffic. Energy saving initiatives set to 'mitigate the downturn' High bunker prices and environmental regulation create 'interesting opportunities'. Aegean enters Falmouth bunker market Up to four modern tankers available for deliveries at UK port near the ECA border. Maersk tankers to get efficiency boost Upgrading ships could produce significant savings on fuel consumption. Set-back to Indian port's plans to encourage bunkering Rebates 'cancelled out' by decision to charge light house dues. O.W. Bunker launches Gulf of Mexico supply operation Charters 22,000 dwt vessel to supply HSFO and LSFO in international waters off Texas and Louisiana coastlines. US dockers harden position on contract renewal US dockers' leader lays down new marker in contract negotiations. Terminal developer assessing LNG bunker demand 'Our business decisions ought to reflect the needs of the market,' says Polish company. Glencore/Xstrata merger nears final approval Deal would create a $70 billion natural resources juggernaut. Baltic LNG terminal location revealed soon European Commission has conducted independent analysis on the issue. Bunker prices continue to rise Prices move upwards for second consecutive day in Asia. Singapore eyes LNG terminal expansion Expansion will allow Singapore to respond to new opportunities in global LNG markets. BP Shipping in move to cut fuel costs Optimisation solutions to be installed on 52 of its vessels will increase vessel efficiency, minimise risks. Ultrabulk makes new eco-ship order 'Natural move' to conclude its first contract for a new eco-designed supramax bulk carrier. Titan court proceedings temporarily stopped To enable Titan and Warburg Pincus's subsidiary to 'attempt mediation'.

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PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

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.

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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.

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

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

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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