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BRIEFS
April 23, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates slip to US$1,708/TEU, but advance to $2,415/FEU for USWC
  • US export boom continues unabated as wide range of shipments soar
  • Port of Chongqing's first quarter box volume up 21.2pc to 179,200 TEU
  • Tacoma first quarter box volume rises 3.1pc as Seattle declines 5pc
  • Hapag to start Russia Express from Bremerhaven via Poland Baltic region
  • Singapore's 6,606-TEU Kota Carum PIL ship docks at Aden box terminal
  • Savannah's March box volume up 8.3pc, breaks record set in April, 2011
  • Marseilles-Fos quarterly container volume increases 26pc to 260,000 TEU
  • INTTRA's Ocean Freight Standards Advisory Board (SAB) to expand 25pc
  • OBI Poland awards warehousing and distribution to Kuehne + Nagel
  • PPG to take part in exhibitions to highlight member services
  • Ecuador's Petroamazonas renews CEVA to supply drilling operations
  • Gefco Romania reports 30pc revenue surge despite uncertain economy
  • Hactl to establish first IATA-Authorised Training Centre in Hong Kong
  • European airlines want US to accept EU air cargo security as sufficient
  • Lufthansa Cargo Charter reaches out for more United States markets
  • Swissport licensed as ground handler at Moroccan international airports

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM announces reshuffling of its India/Middle East-East Africa service
  • ICS supports IMO agreement on LLMC increases
  • INTTRAs Ocean Freight Standards Advisory Board announces 25 pc growth in membership
  • Panamax rates surge the most since May 09
  • Shipping not properly prepared for uncomfortable bank meetings
  • Survey highlights woes of seafarers facing criminal charges
  • Vasan accepts delivery of DCI dredger during Netherlands visit
  • India is Dubais top trading partner
  • India proposes working group for BRICS bank
  • India, Russia may trade in local currencies
  • Iran buys Indian soyameal at record prices
  • VCT aiming at half a million TEUs throughput in phased manner
  • Allcargo CFS, Mundra organises free health check-up
  • Indev Groups Panvel CFS inaugurated
  • Manoj Kumar Singh takes charge as RGM, CONCOR Central Region
  • Exporters data to be posted directly on DGFT site
  • Forex reserves inch to $293.141 bn
  • Govt to decide sugar exports mechanism soon: Thomas
  • Khullar not in favour of new cotton export registrations
  • Trade deficit hits all-time high $ 185 bn
  • Adi Godrej is CIIs new President
  • Its not all gloom & doom out there
  • CEE readying for membership conference
  • Project cargo network delivers member services

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • Panama Canal plans toll increases
  • Jumbo Shipping orders second K-class ship at Brodosplit
  • LR publishes rules for stern-first ice-class ships
  • Wärtsilä reports increase in order intake
  • Contract signed for first Chinese-built engine of MAN B&W...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • Study finds few industrial sites available to Portland businesses
  • DOT wants American companies to build new passenger rail cars
  • Coast Guard Base Seattle holds command change ceremony
  • Port of Newport calling for qualified economic consulting firms
  • Rail association reports drop in carload numbers for March

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • LR1 product tanker earnings hit 2012 high
    Increased Japanese and South Korean product output boosts vessel demand
  • Iskenderun box terminal poised to open for business
    Division of Ankara-based Limak hopes to receive first boxship next month
  • Partners target UK port development
    HR Wallingford and UKPA to pursue projects at home and abroad
  • Mergers and acquisitions set to increase, says KPMG
    'Promising' start to 2012 with deals worth $19.7bn during first quarter
  • CMB bottom line boosted by sales of Fortescue and Clarksons shares
    First-quarter results of Bocimar parent company post huge jump on capital gains
  • G4S appoints Ewence head of maritime security
    Former Nato anti-piracy chief slams falling numbers of naval forces
  • One master in four has faced criminal charges
    More than 80% of seafarers complain of unfair treatment
  • KG industry divided over its future
    After 2011 marked an 18-year low in attracting cash for shipping investments, fund issuers question whether there really can be a return to business as usual
  • High slippage levels offer hope for struggling tanker owners
    Owners make efforts to delay deliveries into an already bloated global fleet
  • Do not take bunkers lightly
    Standard P&I Club guide is packed with vital information on refuelling
  • Gap between panamax and capesize rates hits 10-month record
    Increased Atlantic loading creates fixture boom for smaller bulkers
  • Interest stirring in boxship feeder newbuildings
    Ageing fleet in need of replacement
  • StealthGas inks new charters for smaller LPG carriers
    Prospects strengthen for small and coastal tonnage
  • Police raid HSH Nordbank offices
    Ship finance firm investigated after Turkish deal sours
  • PSAI goes solo at Mumbai JNPT
    Local partner pulls out of fourth box terminal project
  • Costa Concordia salvage contract to be awarded this weekend
    Insiders tip Titan hot favourite
  • Scandlines cuts shore-based jobs
    At least 110 staff to be made redundant by 2015
  • Capesize market struggles to recover
    Rates flat as debate over China demand continues
  • CF Sharp denies Iranian links
    Boss says Philippines firm unconnected to Singapore unit named on EU sanctions list
  • Los Angeles aims to protect discretionary cargo in five-year plan
    Port prepares for greater competition after Panama Canal enlarged
  • Buenos Aires bungles
    Argentina's wrong-headed nationalisation of YPF is bad for trade and shipping
  • Ningbo Port Co posts 12.2% rise in net profits
    China's second largest port complex continues to see double-digit growth
  • Whiter than white
    Arctic ventures need regulation as well as investment
  • Wärtsilä rides the storm
    Sales slow but order intake recovers
  • Standard & Poor's downgrades FSL
    Move follows termination of charter contracts with BLT and Torm, exposing vessels to spot market
  • Italy pays $200,000 to families of dead Indian fishermen
    Kerala High Court settles compensation suit despite pending criminal proceedings
  • IMO extends liability limits for shipowners
    Loss of life liability increases by $1m
  • Nanjing Tanker first-quarter losses triple
    Weak rates and high fuel costs plague Shanghai-listed firm
  • Cosco Singapore wins $220m drill barges order
    Two units for Energy Drilling to be built at China subsidiary Cosco Shipyard

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • Nord LB lifts ship finance profits
    HIGHER net interest margins boosted ship finance earnings at state bank Nord LB last year, despite growing turmoil in its existing loan portfolio
  • United sells barge fleet
    FLORIDA'S United Maritime has sold its inland barge division to Ingram for $222M, the company has confirmed
  • Royal Carib trims outlook
    NYSE-listed Royal Caribbean reduced its 2012 earnings forecast today despite signs that Costa Concordia fallout is waning
  • Soft VLCC market "in hands of charterers"
    Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have fallen sharply this week and an oversupply of tonnage in the Arabian Gulf is likely to ensure that the rates will continue to soften, analyst and broker sources say
  • Wartsila interims dip, full year forecast stands
    WARTSILA has reported a slight fall in 1Q12 profit, but the management repeated an earlier forecast that net sales would rise slightly this year
  • Asciano settles wage deal
    AUSTRALIAN port operator Asciano announced a final agreement yesterday on wages and conditions for container terminal workers, after almost 20 months of negotiations and strikes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • YRC Worldwide Asks Lenders for Leeway
    Trucking giant YRC Worldwide is asking its lenders to renegotiate the credit agreement that paved the way for its $500...
  • Vulnerability: Trade Security in the Cloud
    A panel at the 7th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute event in March raised the specter of an international hacking...
  • CKYH Alliance Making Virginia Last Port Call
    The Port of Virginia is gaining a last-out port call as a result of the CKYH alliance's decision to upgrade...
  • Charleston Container Volume Jumps in March
    Container volume in the Port of Charleston rose 12 percent in year-over-year in March, the strongest month for containerized traffic...
  • Yum! Brands, McDonald's See Earnings Spike
    A continuing Chinese love affair with American fast food is translating into solid earnings for Yum! Brands and McDonald's. ...
  • Hub Group Intermodal Volume Up 15 Percent
    Intermodal, logistics operator revenue jumps 52 percent to $740 million Hub Group reported a 15 percent increase in intermodal...
  • Cargo Thieves Increasingly Sophisticated, Expert Warns
    An expert in cargo theft advised warehouse operators and motor carriers to spare no expense when it comes to securing...
  • CP Quadruples Profit Amid Proxy Fight
    Canadian Pacific Railway in the first quarter quadrupled its profit and improved its operating ratio, a key measure of profitability,...
  • Kraft, Kellogg Sue Sea Star, Crowley
    Sea Star Line, Crowley Liner Services and their parent companies have been hit with a second civil antitrust lawsuit by...
  • CSAV Raises India-Europe Freight Rates
    Chilean container carrier CSAV will impose a general rate increase on westbound trade from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe...
  • Big Ships to Foster Change at West Coast Ports
    The March 16 arrival of the massive ship Fabiola at the Port of Long Beach serves as a wake-up call...
  • On East Coast Ports: Big Apple Bites Back
    Last week I was asked to offer a competitive assessment of the Port of New York and New Jersey for...
  • ILWU Clerical Workers to Negotiate, With Bonus
    The union representing 600 office workers at shipping lines and marine terminals in Southern California surprised employers, in a pleasant...
  • India's Trade Deficit Hits Record $185 Billion
    India's trade deficit soared to $185 billion in fiscal 2011-12 as a 32.1 percent jump in imports outpaced a 21...
  • Commentary: When Double-Brokering Doubles the Hassle
    Q: My wife and I own a small freight brokerage and had a situation come up recently that I need...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • CMA CGM and Emirates to link up on Middle East/East Africa trade
    CMA CGM and Emirates Shipping Line have agreed to work together in the trade between South Asia/Middle East and East Africa. A new schedule encompassing two fixed ...
  • Evergreen upgrades its Libya link
    Further signs that the Libyan economy is recovering and reconstruction projects picking up can be seen from Evergreen's decision to raise the frequency of its shuttle ...
  • Ust Luga gets direct rail route to Moscow
    Newly opened Ust Luga Container Terminal (ULCT) says that its rail service to Moscow is now more competitive than those available from St Petersburg. The rail route ...
  • Evergreen to launch new Malaysia-Indonesia loop
    Taipei-headquartered Evergreen Line is expanding its feeder network over the southern Malaysian port of Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) by starting a new link to/from ...
  • Port Manatee's box boost
    The west coast Florida port of Port Manatee will see its container-handling capacity boosted within the next 18 months following a deal recently concluded between ...
  • South African wines tap into new markets
    In its latest report, Wines of South Africa (Wines SA) - an association whose main role is to promote the export of the country's wines - has highlighted the strong ...
  • Who won the freight rate war?
    Given that ocean carriers appear to have resolved their market share differences, SeaIntel Maritime Analysis feels it appropriate to ask: Who won the war? Its latest ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • Perfection eludes TEN
    Company ends tough week unable to match $6.50 pricing of heavily discounted shares offering.
  • Shorts savage OSG
    Shares of New York tanker company reach a new high, and not in a good way.
  • Transatlantic's costs drive
    Swedish ro-ro owner starts extensive review of operations to halt three years of losses at industrial shipping unit.
  • Stealthgas seals 10 charters
    Harry Vafias-led tanker owner ties up a raft of vessels on bareboat deals.
  • RCCL down in the first
    But the effect of the Costa Concordia tragedy will be shortlived, says Fain.
  • No surprises from ACM
    Johnny Plumbe-led broker's annual profit to be in line with market expectations, but still constrained by weak rates.
  • Coscol clobbered
    Chinese group's heavy-lift unit sees three-month profit drop 98%.
  • Minute's silence for Moller
    Thousands asked to observe mark of respect for Danish shipping magnate prior to funeral service on Saturday
  • Cargoship leaks oil in Turkey
    Up to 35 tonnes of fuel spill from Wagenborg's Amstelborg following storm at Gemlik.
  • One killed in yard blast
    Three other workers injured in explosion on tug at Singapore plant.
  • Rina edges up earnings
    Ugo Salerno-led class society improves annual profit as revenue increases 21%.
  • Nobu's animal instinct
    Eccentric shipowner's latest brainwave involves converting VLOCs into giant FSRUs - dubbed turtles.
  • NYK sounds profit alarm
    Japanese giant says full-year numbers likely to be grim but predicts a return to profit in 2012.
  • Ambulance chasing
    Why lawyers are licking their lips in the downturn, and Maersk says farewell to Mr Denmark.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • Valero refinery in SF gets FTZ status
  • CUSTOMS Info offers mobile app to forwarders
  • ILA should learn from ILWU, port official says
  • Maersk resumes Europe-to-Asia bookings
  • UMG sells United Barge Line
  • US Airways moves to merge with American
  • Expeditors: Air freight customers shipping less
  • Port of LA approves new 5-year plan
  • LeanLogistics opens French office
  • ITC hammers UAE on nails

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • Guide detailing ECA compliance launched
    Publication provides decision support reference guide on the accepted methods to ensure ECA compliance, and onboard guide to ECA zones, fuel switching, as well as reporting compliance.
  • Bunker prices mixed as week ends
    Players told Bunkerworld demand was strong on Friday.
  • ESPO hosts LNG bunkering workshop
    'Ports can break the 'chicken and egg' dilemma regarding the provision of LNG fuel by adopting a pro-active policy, but on the regulatory level a chicken and egg situation still exists.'
  • ABS announces structural changes
    ABS Vice President transfers to London to assume role of President and COO of European Division.
  • ICS applauds IMO's increase of limits of liability
    'We hope that the increases will help ensure that the principle of limitation of liability will be maintained,'says ICS Secretary General.
  • Remembering one of Bunkerworld's founders
    Carsten Boe, who along with his son Mikal Boe launched Bunkerworld in 1997, has passed away.
  • Royal Carribean releases first quarter financials
    Company has included $232 million and $923 million of fuel expense in its Q2 2012 and full year 2012 guidance, respectively.
  • IFO prices fall in Rotterdam
    Prices firm in South European ports.
  • Prices ease slightly in Middle East hub
    No bunker activity in Suez.
  • UK: Air pollution blamed for 13,000 premature deaths annually
    Study attributes 14% of total to emissions from shipping and aviation, but says cars and trucks pose greatest health risk.
  • Ship power provider sees focus on fuel efficiency
    Interest for gas fuelled vessels has increased 'also in segments that have not previously been powered by gas'.
  • Bunker prices end week soft
    Demand mostly average across key Asian ports on Friday.
  • Conference hears call for more ECAs
    Shipping industry's 'marginal profitability' does not give it the right pollute.
  • US barge operator expands fleet with acquisition
    Acquisition of barge transportation firm will add up to 667 marine vessels to Ingram Barge Company's fleet.
  • Indian refiner offers May-loading HSFO cargo
    More fuel oil supplies from India expected to be made available in the coming weeks.
  • Credit managers are 'ruling the market'
    The 'threat of bad debt is on everybody's mind', Chemoil director tells conference.
  • Shipping firms to face more 'uncomfortable' bank meetings
    Better for shipping companies to seek their banks' help prior to an expected default, says Moore Stephens.
  • Slow steaming could help strengthen dry bulk markets
    Dry bulk market will remain volatile for a 'prolonged period of time', says Bocimar.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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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