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BRIEFS

July 26, 2012

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Costamare first half net profit increases 3.5pc to US$45.7 million East African piracy slows, but West African pirates take up slack: IMB US Senate committee backs ENFORCE Act crackdown on dumping and tax evasion Zhaoqing port's volume expected to reach 39 million tonnes by 2015 Tianjin's Binhai New Area to speed up development of traffic infrastructure South Africa's Transnet raises US$1 billion from 10-year bond sale Ever Dynamic makes first call at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port before opening IMO approves shift of shipping lanes on US west coast to save whales CEVA offers customers mobile wireless app for online shipment tracking Forwarder Davies Turner acquires 7,000-square metre cross dock warehouse Delhi customs seizes US$6.3 million in Malaysia-bound ketamine party drug Southwest Airlines Cargo offers asset tracking technology via website Virgin Atlantic Cargo names Hermes as GSA for Cancun-Gatwick service

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JULY 25, 2012
Allcargo announces joining of key people to manage strategic functions Containership scrapping surges to 200,000 TEUs in H1 2012 Intelligence agencies want better security checks at Alang yard Maersk Line turns waste into value Oil embargo pushes Iranian crude output, exports to record lows: Report Ship Air adopts new name to underscore unique identity Cheap steel imports from Korea, Japan flooding market Kerala to take call on Vizhinjam re-tender soon CHA staff strike continues at Air Cargo Complex Concor net profit climbs 4 pc in Q1 Cabinet approves 21 pc import duty on power gear Export policy for agri commodities may be reviewed soon INR falls further Maharashtra gets third NIMZ Mumbai Customs lays foundation for office complex

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JULY 25, 2012
CBO: Navy underestimates long range shipbuilding costs TY Offshore and FMT christen first in ten barge series Technip to charter advanced OCV Seadrill gets $4 billion ultra-deepwater unit commitment Skandi Aker gets milestone well-intervention role Inmarsat warned not to provide services to Iranian ships Wärtsilä books ship design orders for Statoil PSVs

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JULY 25, 2012
Port of Longview taps Kalhagen as new chief executive officer Port of Vancouver, USA welcomes maiden voyage vessel Evergreen Line christens new L-type container ship Port of Seattle plans upgrades for north satellite at Sea-Tac Airport ATA truck tonnage index up during month of June

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JULY 25, 2012
Cuba service could point to shipping future Miami and Havana get first direct link in half a century Mariel aims to become Caribbean box hub PSA project can benefit from Panama Canal expansion LNG orders wobble in face of financial and chartering challenges EXCLUSIVE: Stena withdraws from double DSME order after IPO plans put on hold Forced sales not the only alternative for banks Creative solutions on offer when loans default Newer ships most at risk in KG crisis Hundreds are struggling, but thousands are not London 2012 is a far cry from Beijing 2008 What a difference four years can make - but can shipping learn a lesson from the Olympics? Owners of Middle East VLCCs fight back Fresh cargoes instill new confidence in owners Iranian maritime body hits back at UANI campaign AMBD says the argument against classification of Iranian vessels is based on misleading information Crude tanker tonne-mile demand up Indian subcontinent and Far East boost measurement of shipping demand Time for wishing and hoping is over Stop ordering and scrap now if there is to be a tanker recovery, warns report German boxship is chartered by Maersk after MSC deal falls through Ilse Wulff fixed at similar rate as vessels over 5,000 teu still attract healthy interest Reefer markets to rebound after record scrapping Seatrade chief predicts rates to return to $1 per cu ft per 30 days by next peak season Blackstone secures Title XI decision Lawsuit withdrawn after US Maritime Administration pledges to end uncertainty over APT loan guarantee Palmer finalises bulker deal with CSC Jinling Colourful Australian tycoon says he wants to enter the shipping world Hamburg's HHLA lowers forecast as economy slows New liner schedules reduce throughput to 2011 levels DVB severs relations with Moody's Ratings failed to reflect strong performance in international transport finance, says bank SNCM plans $970m order for eight ro-ros STX France on shortlist for contract Samudera improves profits in second quarter Currency swings and box sale add to rise as intra-Asia box trades show growth IHC Merwede optimistic about Southeast Asia offshore prospects Dutch shipbuilder's offshore business supported by high oil prices The dashed line Lack of co-ordination between government agencies in China could stoke South China Sea disputes Containerised trade is good for the soul Welcome to the wonderful economic world of container lines US Gulf opportunities bag $4bn deal for Seadrill Fredriksen drilling company takes advantage of strong demand Swiber Holdings aims to raise $119m with notes offering Issuance will help fund offshore vessels specialist's recent expansion Minoan clinches ro-pax charters with CIN Europa Palace and Olympia Palace leave for service in Italy under lengthy time charter Free new support software for Singapore ship sale form available Asian Shipowners' Forum behind six-month offer Iran shipyard launches long-awaited aframax Ship was part of a deal with Venezuela's PDVSA inked more than six years ago Brunei Gas Carriers secures $83m Islamic financing State-controlled shipping line refinances LNG carrier Abadi Costamare beats Wall Street estimates in second quarter Greece-based boxship owner arranges 100% financing for new $11.3m acquisition from KG liquidator

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JULY 25, 2012
Seadrill unveils $4Bn, three-ship deal SEADRILL, the listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's drilling operations, said today it has closed a $4Bn deal with a major oil company TransAtlantic plans to lay off and reflag SWEDEN'S TransAtlantic said it plans to lay off 25 seafarers and reflag four ships to reduce its industrial shipping unit's losses EC to investigate Malta's tonnage tax THE EC TODAY opened an inquiry into Malta's tonnage tax to investigate whether the scheme's benefits have been extended to unintended sectors EC clears one Polish loan THE EC TODAY said that that €37.5M ($43.4M) lent by a Polish government agency to the shipbuilder Crist did not violate competition rules APT Title XI decision expedited AFTER filing suit against the US government, APT has been promised that its loan-guarantee application will be decided by the end of next month Costamare tops forecast NYSE-listed box ship lessor Costamare has added to its fleet through a KG insolvency acquisition and posted better results than expected Nigerians fine Shell for spill NIGERIAN President Goodluck Jonathan has approved a $5Bn fine against Royal Dutch Shell and its local operator SNEPCO in a 2011 oil spill, IHS Global Insight reported today Ultrapetrol shares gyrate NASDAQ-listed shares of mixed-fleet operator Ultrapetrol jumped 37% yesterday - just a day after they fell 21 Ottawa OKs Prince Rupert corridor funding CANADA'S government has awarded C$15M ($14.73M) to Prince Rupert's port to help fund a C$90M rail corridor to nearby Ridley Island China's coal imports rise CHINA's imports of coking and steam coal were up year on year in June, but the month on month figures diverged Swiber seeks to issue $119M in notes SINGAPORE'S Swiber Holdings said it plans to issue up to S$150M ($119M) in fixed-rate notes to pay debts Drybulk congestion rises DRYBULK port congestion has worsened since the derailment on a feeder line to Australia's Hay Point and Dalrymple Bay Japan's LNG imports outstrip crude cargoes JAPAN'S LNG imports are growing faster than its crude imports, which have slowed year on year in the past three months MISC nears clean-out of its box ships MALAYSIAN carrier MISC has now sold or scrapped almost its entire box ship fleet since it exited the container business in November 2011 Singapore offers free form op THE ASIAN Shipowners' Forum and maritime software developer SD Software Developers are offering six months of free use of a programme to edit the Singapore Ship Sale Form

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JULY 25, 2012
STB Plans to Ensure Captive Shippers Can Challenge Rates The Surface Transportation Board wants to change rules to ensure all captive shippers have a "meaningful way" to challenge railroad... Long Beach Commissioners Approve Contract to Replace Aging Bridge The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners approved a $649.5 million contract with a joint-venture team to design and build... Steel Imports Dipped 4.2 Percent in June U.S. steel imports declined 4.2 percent in June, the first year-over-year decline in 2012, as demand softened and buyers slowed... Container Volumes Rise at Port of Tacoma June was a strong month at the Port of Tacoma, with container volumes increasing almost 10 percent compared to June... Bill Would Restore US-Flag Cargo Preference Cuts A bipartisan House bill introduced on Wednesday would restore the share of federal food aid required to be transported by... Evergreen Takes Delivery of First L-Type Container Ship Evergreen Line took delivery of its first L-type container ship, the Ever Lambent, which has a capacity of 8,452 20-foot-equivalent... Higher Transport Costs Hamper C.H. Robinson C.H. Robinson Worldwide was stuck between a truck and a hard place in the second quarter, with net trucking revenue... RailAmerica Profit Up 28.7 Percent on Volume Gain RailAmerica, a short-line and regional holding company subject to an acquisition by Genesee & Wyoming, saw its profit jump 28.7... FMC Votes 3-2 for Report Critical of Canada The Federal Maritime Commission voted 3-2 to adopt a report said to be critical of Canadian actions to encourage diversion... Truck Tonnage Rose 1.2 Percent in June The U.S. economy is slowing, but more freight hit the highways in June, as truck tonnage increased 1.2 percent from... ATA Opens Court Battle Over Driver Work Rules The latest truck driver hours of service rule is not only arbitrary and capricious, but unwarranted, the American Trucking Associations... CP Blames Strike, Management Costs for 20 Percent Profit Drop Canadian Pacific Railway blamed a nine-day strike and costs accrued from a management shakeup for a nearly 20 percent drop... CN Profit Up 17.3 Percent on Intermodal Growth, CP Strike A 13 percent jump in intermodal volume and a nine-day strike at its main rival drove Canadian National Railway's profit... Barcelona's Container Volume Dropped 20 Percent in First Half of 2012 The volume of containers handled by the Port of Barcelona declined by 20 percent in the first six months of... MSC to Raise Rates from US to Australia, New Zealand Mediterranean Shipping Co. notified its customers that it will implement a general rate increase on all cargo moving from the... Liner Discipline Holding, But New Capacity Threat Looms The maintenance of capacity discipline is enabling container lines to enforce most of the rate hikes introduced since March, claims... Japanese Exports to US Surge 15.1 Percent Japan's exports to the United States rose for the eighth consecutive month in June on a year-on-year basis, jumping 15.1... Maersk to Upgrade Rumba Service Maersk Line is upgrading the port rotation of its Rumba Service between South America, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and...

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JULY 25, 2012
Misdeclared and misdirected Once again dramatic pictures of a fire-stricken containership remind us of the single flaw in Malcom McLean's concept that has revolutionised world trade in the ... APM T committed to 'competitive fairness' in Virginia deal The Hague-based APM Terminals (APM T) has made several revisions to its proposal to the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) to take over the operations of cargo-handling ... TCB Buen's capacity to hit 600,000TEU Barcelona-based Grup TCB is to invest over USD80 million and in the process almost double the container-handling capacity of its terminal in Buenaventura, Colombia.The ... 'Significant losses' in Beijing floods Last weekend's floods in Beijing - caused by the heaviest rainfall in more than 60-years - are thought to have resulted in 'significant losses' much worse than ... Moody's maintains its credit rating on CMHI Moody's Investors Service has maintained its Baa2 issuer rating and Baa2 rating of USD senior notes at the Hong Kong-listed China Merchants Holdings International ... IMF: eurozone crisis a 'key risk' to China According to the International Monetary Fund [IMF] the escalating malaise in the single currency states of the European Union, which looks likely to result in a ... TMEA targets 15% time saving in East Africa border transits Nairobi-based Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA), a donor-funded organisation set up to help East African Community (EAC) member states unlock their wealth through economic/social ... MSC Flaminia: three days to final destination At a towed speed of 5 knots, and in good weather, the 10 degree-listing still-smouldering MSC Flaminia could take more than 60 hours to reach ... Mina Qaboos sees box count rise The number of containers handled at the Omani port of Mina Qaboos rose in the first six months of 2012 and this despite the government's plans to shift cargo-handling ...

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JULY 25, 2012
Hapag unleashes boxship Charterers cling to crown US diffuses Blackstone suit Citi boosts duo Citi has placed a buy tag on two of Asia's largest container lines. HHI running behind South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has seen new orders drop 52% in the first half of 2012. Cammell cull? Up to 230 jobs may be axed as contracts end at UK shiprepairer Cammell Laird. Offshore sales spike Falling asset prices and tightening bank financing may be keeping a lid on sale and purchase activity in the mainstream shipping world - but in offshore activity is on the rise. China going hungry Up to 90% of China's shipyards have not won a newbuilding order this year. Maersk Line calls a halt Denmark's Maersk Line is suspending a Thai feeder service due to market weakness. Seadrill strikes record Offshore driller's shares hit new high-water market after 'amazing' contract win. SNCM eyes ro-pax splash France's SNCM is lining up an order for eight new ro-pax ships. Nasco chops bulker Nasco has weighed in another of its 1980s built bulkers. Deutschland squeezes in A Peter Deilman cruiseship has arrived for the London Olympics - with only inches to spare. Tycoon versus magnet Salvors on Christmas Island are using a giant magnet to hoover up all traces of a wrecked cargoship. UOB hikes box sector Hope long-term profitability is now in sight has led UOB Kay Hian to upgrade its view on the container shipping sector. Crewman dies in fall A seafarer has died after plunging from a ladder on a Zodiac Maritime capesize in Durban, South Africa. DVB cans Moody's DVB Bank has cut ties with Moody's amid complaints other ratings heavyweights had a far healthier view of the German lender. Dae San saved A leaking North Korean cargoship has been safely brought into Oman by tugs. Hat-trick for Big John John Fredriksen's Seadrill has bagged a lucrative charter pact for three of its vessels. Palmer orders bulk quartet Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer has clinched an order for four bulkers in China. Fire under control Salvor Smit has brought the blaze on board MSC Flaminia under control, but has still not been able to check containers on board. Finally! Celebrations were in full swing at Iranian shipbuilder Iran Marine Industries Co (IMICO) on Tuesday as the first of three aframax tankers it is building for Venezuela's PDVSA was floated out of its building dock. Transnet oversubscribed Transnet, South Africa's state-owned port & rail operator has raised $1 billion through a 10-year bond issue in the United States. Brunei Gas Carriers refinances Abadi Brunei Gas Carriers has lined up an $83 million refinancing package for its 135,000-cbm LNG carrier Abadi (built 2002) with Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad. Costamare beats Street

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JULY 25, 2012
Paragon packs on the upgrades HighJump adds Dynamics support to EDI Non-truck growth helps boost C.H. Robinson revenue CaroTrans starts Seattle-Japan LCL service The NVO and ocean freight consolidator CaroTrans has started a new direct LCL service from Seattle to Tokyo, partnered by Japanese NVO Seino Logix, with a 13-day transit to Tokyo, 14 days to Yokohama and no transhipment via Busan. Faltering textile trades dampening global economy CMA's ANZEX loop adds Maersk Maersk Line is joining the recently launched seven-ship Asia-New Zealand ANZEX loop provided jointly by CMA CGM (five ships) and OOCL (two-ships), marketing space between all the ANZEX ports served in China, Korea and New Zealand. Norfolk Southern reports lower earnings Maersk alters FEW3, CMA CGM joins Clarification: Port of Miami channel deepening DGX opens Port Kelang facility Maersk bans Berbera, terminates Male

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JULY 25, 2012
Fujairah sees softer market Suez remains out of fuel while bunker prices in South African ports start to climb. Prices lack direction in North West European ports Outlook uncertain in most European ports as demand waned. Ferry operator might choose gas SNCM could go down the LNG bunker route as it gets ready to place a substantial order for new ships. Wartsila's LNG design powers ahead Wartsila order features energy-saving systems for platform support vessels. Mid-week IFO prices largely down at Asian bunker hubs Demand for bunker fuels below average at key Asian ports on Wednesday. WFS sues third party over alleged off-spec bunkers Files complaint against Westport Petroleum in relation to a case pursued by Malaysian shipping firm MISC. Bunker surcharges boost Samudera's bottom line Higher box liftings and gains from asset sales also helped lift profits. Marine insurer notes non-enforcement of ECA in Canada Canadian authorities have 'no means of enforcing' low sulphur fuel use for the time being, says Gard. First LNG cruise/ferry engine order confirmed Emissions from LNG-based engines already within limits of IMO Tier III standards. Northern Sea Route expecting sales growth Lukoil-Bunker expects more vessels to use the Northern Sea Route this year. Cardiff firm takes delivery of fuel-efficient bulker The 35,000 dwt vessel built with frequency-controlled seawater cooling pumps which reduce power consumption by 70%.

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Joint statement by AERRL, ALLRAIL, CER, EIM, ERFA, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

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

SHIPPING

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

Stockholm

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

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

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Palermo

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Portsmouth

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

File

PORTS

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

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

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

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

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

SHIPPING

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

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

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

Augusta

PORTS

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

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Manama

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Gdansk

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SEAFARERS

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

London/Bagsværd

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Papenburg/Geneva

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Abu Dhabi

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Muscat

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

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

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

Cairo

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

JOBS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Gibraltar

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

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

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

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

Hyvinkää

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

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Ancona

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

INSURANCE

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

London

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

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

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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