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BRIEFS

August 29, 2012

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OOCL to levy US$250/TEU Asia-Europe rate increase from September 10 MSC raises Asia-Canada freight rates; suspends US-NZ strike surcharge Grand Alliance carriers drop Shekou in favour of Dachan Bay in Shenzhen Economic downturn forces OOCL to again delay delivery of two 8,888-TEUers Emirates Shipping to launch 3rd Asia-Mideast loop by buying Hanjin slots US Gulf ports suspend shipping operations as all brace for Hurricane Isaac Shenzhen opens first direct road links to Vietnam to transport cargo China's road and waterway investment down nearly 10pc to US$21.1 billion New Zealand's South Port profit dips 4.3pc despite record cargo volumes DHL launches eighth global multinational gateway LCL hub in Busan ATA trucking index comes out flat in July after 1.1pc increase in June Sweden ends dispute, allows big Norwegian trucks to travel on Swedish roads Air freight quarterly volumes at Dubai World Central skyrocket 153pc Dachser opens offices in 21 new countries despite gloomy outlook Dirigible airship offers freight delivery for hard-to-reach locations

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AUGUST 28, 2012
BCHAA launches new e-learning module; completes Rule 8 training programme Far Shipping to commence regular service ex KPCT IFLN inks liability insurance pact for members Brazil, Oz may push India to 4th spot in cotton exports 'Like IAS, there is need for an Indian Maritime Service (IMS)': Sandeep Chandra Grievances of Major Port officers raised with Shipping Minister H1 figures spell trouble for Chinese shipyards Shipping Secy's assurance prompts port, dock workers to defer protest Transporters stir at Nhava Sheva called off Commission clears Rlys in abuse of dominance case Gujarat has cornered 36 pc share of completed PPP projects: Assocham INR erases early losses but still remains weak

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AUGUST 28, 2012
New intermodal terminal in Marseille A new EUR 60 million intermodal terminal is to be built at the French port of Marseille Fos. The new facility will be used for road/rail handling activities and will double the cro... 1,500th train carries car parts from Central Europe to Kaluga On behalf of vehicle producers Volkswagen (VW) and Skoda, the German logistics service provider DB Schenker Rail recently operated the 1,500th container train to VW's Kaluga locati... APL selected as top-ranked ocean carrier by shippers For the fourth time since rankings began in 2007, US agricultural exporters have named APL the world's top container shipping line. The award, recently presented in San Francisco C... Making the port of Singapore attractive for trainees The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) will commit more than USD 7 mi... Hoyer buying 200 ultramodern gas tank containers The German service provider Hoyer is massively expanding its global gas logistics business and has ordered an additional 200 ultramodern gas tank containers. Its investment amounts... PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota announce new light commercial vehicle collaboration Toyota Motor Europe and PSA Peugeot Citroën have announced a new light commercial vehicle agreement for the European market. Under the terms of the plan, PSA Peugeot Citro'n is to ... Port of Marseille with new business development manager The Grand Port maritime de Marseille (France) appointed Arnaud Ranjard as its business development manager on 6 August. He succeeds Dirk Becquart, who held the position from March ... Boeing projects high demand for aviation personnel in Asia Pacific The 2012 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook, a respected industry forecast of required aviation personnel, states that 185,600 new pilots and 243,500 new technicians will be nee... China Southern Cargo launches service to Osaka China Southern Airlines (CSA) has launched a thrice-weekly freighter service between Shanghai Pudong and Osaka (Japan). CSA's first scheduled cargo route in Asia is operated by B74... APL Logistics and Sumitomo Warehouse intensify collaboration The European subsidiary of the Japanese logistics service provider Sumitomo Warehouse and APL Logistics Germany have just started to collaborate in the German and European markets.... Rhenus opens new logistics warehouse in Eisenach The Rhenus group held an inauguration ceremony to mark the opening of its new logistics centre in the Kindel commercial zone in Eisenach (Germany) on 24 August. The multi-user loca...

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AUGUST 28, 2012
MTN Worldwide TV is now available to more ships CSV is designed for maximum operational availability Port of New Orleans CEO: Isaac "not our first... Bay Shipbuilding GM steps down

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Rail project nearly complete at Port of Vancouver, USA Port of Everett continues string of clean Washington state audits Republic of Indonesia onboard with pair of IMO conventions Foss plans to construct three new 'Arctic Class' tugs Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of June

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Dutch Supreme Court upholds CMR contract on gross negligence Judge overturns appeal court decision to find logistics company liable for cargo theft Insurers expand marine teams in US and Lloyd's XL focuses on Chicago as Chaucer boosts broker relations in the cargo market Look to the skies for a solution Restructured aviation industry shows that leasing is the way to tackle overcapacity Private deals dominate aframax spot market Brokers cut out as stable but weak rates see charterers deal direct with owners Togo Triangle pirates hijack second tanker in 10 days Energy Centurion and 24 crew seized in new spate of West Africa attacks Headhaul Asia-Europe box services double Middle East calls More than a third of all trade loops target the region to offset weak demand Sri Lanka and India strengthen their maritime security ties Talks shore up mutual interests as tensions rise between neighbouring states Eagle Bulk prolongs $500m shelf registration Proceeds to pay for ship purchases or to reduce debt, says supramax operator Toll says 'very challenging' conditions hit ocean freight profit Logistics group points to market's excess capacity and generally weak demand Zim freezes newbuilding programme despite narrower losses Market recovery aids Israeli line's return to operating breakeven Symbiosis in shipping Russia is getting ever cosier with South Korea in the race to exploit the Arctic Slow steaming supports demand for new containers, says Singamas Liner operators may spend more on new boxes with existing stocks in longer transit CSBC net profit falls 72% Weak margins and dearth of orders hurt Taiwan shipbuilder German index highlights second month's fall in box volumes Downward trend gains momentum though trade in consumer goods holds steady Retailers warn US union and employers to keep negotiating New longshoremen's contract must be settled or cargo will be diverted from east and Gulf coast ports, warns NRF MSC Flaminia stays in UK waters as inspection is delayed Salvors make vessel safe for coastal state inspectors to board No way back Shipowners unlikely to revive single-hull tankers despite US policy review End of summer brings late burst of demolition deals Firm rates range from low to mid $400s as Indian and Bangladeshi breakers turn bullish Panama Canal widening opens the way for ship designers New dimensions create opportunities as case strengthens for more fuel-efficient tonnage SOx scrubbers work to win over a sceptical industry New orders hint at a let-up in shipowner resistance to new technology Jakarta eyes commodity export curbs Indonesia ponders the pros and cons of taxing overseas sales of thermal coal P&I club board membership depends on more than just size Exclusive LLI data reveals the top 20 P&I club members by tonnage Top Ships breaches Nasdaq rules Market value has fallen below $5m for 30 days Coscol reports plunging first-half net profits Company sees worse to come as expensive bunkers and weak rates erode results Investigation launches into fatal accident on Stena rig Two killed in incident in Australia's Bass Strait Order famine grips Chinese yards January-July saw orderbook fall nearly a third Race for Arctic LNG sees South Korea and Russia cement their ties Sovcomflot orders two liquid gas tankers from STX

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Breaking prices pushed up SPECULATIVE purchases are resulting in some ships fetching much firmer prices from recyclers, as cash buyers prepared for the monsoon season to end Seadrill seeks ultra-deepwater units for Brazil SEADRILL, said 2Q12 net profits fell but it is still in "active talks" to order more rigs Ningbo's losses rise 461% NINGBO Marine today said operating losses for this year's first six months widened by 461% CSSC elbows in on logistics CHINA State Shipbuilding Corp has set up CSSC Logistics, an R&D centre in Shanghai Strike snarls JNPT STRIKERS brought container movements to a standstill today at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Order fall knocks BV profits BV SAID today profits from it maritime business fell nearly 4% in the first half, with the group feeling the impact of global newbuilding orders being cut in half Precious gains $7M discount PRECIOUS Shipping said it will accept a late delivery for one Handysize vessel from the ABG shipyard following a price adjustment of about $7M 2 on/2 off rota is - off P&O FERRIES has dropped plans to introduce a new work rota on its Dover/Calais service after a study found that nearly half its crews saw the change as a danger to themselves and their ships Luka Koper's profits soar SLOVENIA'S only port operator Luka Koper has reported net profits of €6.2M ($7.7M) for the first half of 2012, which was 82% higher year on year Spill reduced in Lanka SRI LANKAN officials said today a slick from an abandoned bulker has been contained, but as a precaution Colombo is preparing booms to prevent any oil from entering the harbour Profits fall 63% at Singamas HONG KONG-listed container manufacturer Singamas Container Holdings said weak demand for boxes has slashed its 1H12 profits by 63% Grindrod buys out APM from Ocean Africa GRINDROD Holdings, the South African shipping and logistics group, has acquired Safmarine's 51% share of Ocean Africa Container Lines 188 held in attempts at migrant smuggling UP TO 188 people are being held today in connection with migrant smuggling during the past week Port privatisation plan sparks legal warning LAWYERS have warned that the New South Wales government's plans to privatise Australian ports could breach anti-competition laws Shanghai COSCO profits fall 100% for half-year SHANGHAI COSCO Shipping today reported a year-on-year drop of 100% of its half-year profits attributable to shareholders

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AUGUST 28, 2012
NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 6.6 Percent in June Trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, was 6.6... Panama Canal Authority Opts for Sustainable Construction The Panama Canal Authority said it will implement "green building" practices with regard to future construction. The guidelines, which would... Will There Be an ILA Lockout? (Podcast) In this podcast, JOC Senior Editor Joseph Bonney discusses why labor contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime... Piraeus Port Operations Shine for Cosco Pacific The Greek port of Piraeus, until recently a hotbed of labor unrest, has become the star performer in Cosco Pacific's... Washington Port Handles 100,000th Auto Export Port and industry officials last week celebrated the shipment of the 100,000th Chrysler vehicle via the Port of Grays Harbor,... Goldenport Continues Greek Ship Buying Spree Goldenport extended the Greek container ship buying spree, taking advantage of attractive secondhand prices to buy a sub-Panamax vessel from... Nehru Port Terminal Delays Intensify Infrastructure woes at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Container Terminal (Nhava Sheva Port) are causing lengthy delays for vessels calling at the... Asia-Europe Carriers 'Running Out of Options' Carriers "are running out of options" for deploying large new ships on Asia-Europe routes and will face pressure to cut... Zim Cuts Net Loss Zim Integrated Shipping's net loss narrowed in the second quarter from a year ago as the Israeli ocean carrier boosted... Chinese Premier Calls for Export Stimulus China has made the stabilization of exports a policy priority as factory closures cause job losses and social unrest in... Hamburg Sud Launches Second US Gulf-Latin America Service Hamburg Sud will start offering more slots from ports in the U.S. Gulf to the Caribbean and the east coast... Spot Market Truck Demand Slowly Rising, ITS Says Freight demand is picking up slightly as trucking leaves the summer doldrums, but only slightly, according to load matching service...

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AUGUST 28, 2012
APM T Virginia bid 'superior to current situation but room to improve' APM Terminals' (APM T) unsolicited bid for the US East Coast port of Virginia has been hailed as 'superior to Virginia's existing situation, but probably could ... CIMC posts sharply lower results in H1 12 The market had already been prepared for poor results from ChinaInternational Maritime Containers (CIMC), the largest manufacturer ofshipping containers in the ... Grindrod takes control of OACL Durban-based Grindrod has taken full control of the regional shippingline Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL) by purchasing the 51% it didnot own from AP Moller-Maersk ... Mixed bag for intra-Asia as some trades see 'unacceptably' low rates Despite the recent rate increases instigated by intra-Asia operators some of these tradelanes still have 'unacceptably' low freight rate levels on the back of overcapacity ... Zim Line better but still in the red As with other ocean carriers, Zim Line performed much better financially in Q2 12 than in Q1 12, but not by enough to wipe out its exceptional bottom line loss ... China in new efforts to boost economy Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, promised at the weekend that Beijing would ramp up its efforts to boost the world's second-biggest economy in the remaining ... MSC Flaminia: GL reports vessel stable A team of safety inspectors boarded the partly burnt-out MSC Flaminia at its location 30 nautical miles off Lands End today and are understood to have ... CKYH Alliance balances the books with Evergreen The CKYH's announcement yesterday that it intends to withdraw one of its five weekly services between Asia and Northern Europe in October seems aimed at balancing ...

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Excel deficit deepens Excel Maritime Carriers was stuck in the red in the second quarter following a steep decline in freight rates and revenues. Silver lining in the smoke Spot rates have already responded to outages caused by a deadly explosion at PDVSA's Amuay refinery but it's still too early to accurately predict how the incident will impact the crude and product tanker markets, according to a researcher at MJLF. When opportunity knocks... When George Economou launched a bid to takevover Top Ships in 2008 it's unlikely that either could have known how low freight rates, or its stock price, would eventually go. 'Believe in America' Mitt Romney's US energy plan could jumpstart the oil services and drilling industries if the Republican contender for president manages to defeat Democratic incumbent Barack Obama. NYK the lone offender An NYK car carrier was the only ship detained in Canada during July. SFI holds steady Ship Finance International defied the downturn in the second quarter despite a modest decline in revenues. NAT active in tanker hunt Nordic American Tankers is actively looking at investing in new ships amid expectations the suezmax market could turn quickly in the favour of owners, its CEO says. Aussies get Apache scalp Australian firms Neptune Marine and Bhagwan Marine are teaming up on a dive support vessel for Apache Energy. Varun starts strongly India's Varun Shipping has returned to profit in the first quarter as costs were cut. Tanker fire kills one A crewman has been killed and another two injured in a blaze on a tanker in Indonesia. DMG sweet on Nam Cheong DMG & Partners has kicked off coverage of Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong with a buy rating. Restis tanker hijacked Pirates have seized a Greek tanker following a gunfight with a Togolese navy ship off West Africa. Precious seals resale deal Thai owner Precious Shipping has confirmed the purchase of two former Freeseas newbuildings due from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in October and November. Solstad stronger in second Solstad offshore has carded a vastly improved set of second quarter numbers. Master fined over dumping A Russian captain has been fined in Georgia after his vessel discharged faeces into the water at Poti. Erria getting stronger Danish shipmanager Erria's first half profit has risen after it sold its chemical tanker fleet. Awilco takes Golar route Awilco LNG has been tipped to follow the example of John Fredriksen's Golar and wait for stronger contracts for its newbuildings. BC back in black Canada's BC Ferries has returned to profit in the second quarter thanks in part to a fuel surcharge. Bulker boost for YZJ China's Jiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is to build four kamsarmaxes for Hong Kong's Everbright Metal. Zim kills cash burn Ofer-linked container line Zim has reduced its second quarter red ink in a period which saw it stop burning cash. Emerald was hijacked A Norbulk tanker missing for five days off West Africa was seized by pirates, the owner has revealed. Eagle stacks shelf high Eagle Bulk Shipping has cleared the way for a $500m equity issue. Awilco LNG in the red Awilco LNG slumped to a loss in the second quarter as it had to contend with higher costs and lower vessel utilisation. Dragnis buys boxship Goldenport Holdings has switched to buying mode with the acquisition of a 2,100-teu containership for $5.2m. Havyard seals PSV deal Norway's Havyard Group has won a newbuilding contract for PSV based on a second generation of its Havyard 832 design. Isaac closes the LOOP Tropical Storm Isaac has forced the closure of the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) in the Gulf of Mexico. Pair killed on Stena rig Two workers have been killed in an industrial accident aboard a Stena drilling rig off Southern Australia.

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Newsflash: Zim hits break-even on 2Q operations The liner carrier Zim said Tuesday it benefited from an industry-wide turnaround in the second quarter, with operating profit of $1 million in the period, compared to a loss of $79 million in the same quarter of 2011. IBM buys Kenexa for Web applications expansion IBM will acquire Kenexa Corp. for about $1.3 billion to enter the Web-applications market and compete with Oracle and SAP, adding another campaign to the information technology services arms race. RBS automates some trade documents FMCSA upgrades CSA enforcement The agency has made several improvements to its Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) enforcement program that will allow it to more quickly identify and address high-risk trucking companies with compliance concerns. German lines swap slots on Gulf Coast/S.America loops Gulf ports hunker down for tropical storm Spot truckload rates soften "Spot rates have moved considerably lower, while contract rates have held steady or continued to move up albeit at a slower rate than experienced earlier this year or last year," investment bank Stifel Nicolaus found in a survey. OOCL to raise Asia-Europe rates Inchcape opens Dutch Harbor office ProSight launches 3PL insurance CORRECTION: No changes to MSC's North Atlantic loop Retailers look at East Coast contingency plans With the peak holiday shipping season kicking into high gear, the nation's largest trade association for retailers on Monday urged negotiators for the ILA and their employers return to the bargaining table.

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AUGUST 28, 2012
California pushes for partial tax exemption on bunker fuel Permanent exemption is expected to encourage shippers to use California vendors who provide marine fuel. Becker Marine Systems unveils LNG Hybrid Barge The LNG is delivered in modular form and is less expensive than bunkering. Fujairah market softens South African market mainly firm. Future of biofuel sector could depend on US elections Republican candidate has signaled that 'clean bunkers' for the Navy will not be a priority. Bunker prices fall across the Europe Good demand in Hamburg. Data suggests jump in global demand for LSFO DNVPS says majority of LSFO oil samples from ARA exceed ECA limit. WFS in new ship arrest proceedings Supplier targets crude oil tanker owned by Indian shipping company. Weak shipping markets hit Fujairah bunker sales Western sanctions against Iran make procurement more difficult for suppliers. Bunker prices fall at major Asian ports South Korea port operations and bunker deliveries suspended due to typhoon Bolaven. Shipyard designs fuel efficient heavy transport vessel Ship can reduce fuel consumption by 50-75%, when compared to a tug-barge combination. Engine service firm launches device to measure cat fines Device can alert users before increased wear level is detected in main engine. Cosco Shipping posts 99% decline in profit Bottom line impacted by a 24% increase in fuel costs. Grindrod buys out South African liner Acquires Safmarine's stake in the liner firm. Chinese supplier to recover 'misappropriated' fuel and cash Nasdaq-listed bunker supplier became aware of four instances of misappropriations in late June. Typhoon forces suspension of South Korean bunker deliveries Deliveries at South Korean ports to gradually resume from August 29 onwards, traders say. Titan announces management changes Chief Executive leaves company to pursue 'other personal interests'.

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Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

Beijing

Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions

MARITIME SERVICES

Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship

Naples

Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

Marseille

Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping

LAW

The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC

SHIPPING

New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted

London

It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025

Brussels

The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.

Trieste/Pouancé

Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units

SHIPPING

After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss

Haifa

In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)

LAW

The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.

Washington

The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.

TRADE

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States

Strasbourg/Brussels

An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.

Bern

A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected

PIRACY

IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025

London

The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.

Paris/Frankfurt/Havana

Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions

PORTS

International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.

Klaipeda

It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs

SEAFARERS

ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all

London

It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers

SHIPPING

Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter

Taipei

Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%

CRUISES

Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars

Los Angeles

Revenues up 17.5%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%

Bremen

Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.

NEWS

Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship

Purfleet/Vlissingen

French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%

Hamburg

Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.

Keelung/Taipei

In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros

Hamburg

Revenues down 16.8%

In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%

Seoul

Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.

Istanbul

Five million passengers almost reached

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%

Genoa

In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes

SHIPPING

Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.

Rome

Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.

Zagreb

Monthly record in March

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion

San Donato Milanese

Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises

PORTS

Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders

Rome

The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros

In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%

Cairo

In March alone, growth was +11.2%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.9%

La Goulette

Ferry passengers (+7.6%) and cruise passengers (+54.2%) are increasing.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

US government initiative to introduce nuclear power into large-scale maritime transport

Washington

Proposals invited for the development of a mini-reactor model

The U.S. government has launched an initiative to...

PORTS

With the latest version of the bill on ports, the task of finding resources for the Ports of Italy is offloaded onto the AdSPs

Rome

This was stated by the vice-president of the Democratic Party group in the Chamber, Valentina Ghio

COMPANIES

Carnival Corporation is moving its headquarters from Panama to Bermuda.

Miami

Abandonment of the dual-listed company with the creation of Carnival Corporation Ltd.

NEWS

The Hondius will arrive on Sunday in front of the port of Granadilla (Tenerife)

Vlissingen/Santa Cruz de Tenerife/London

Passengers will be taken by sea to the airport for their return home.

SHIPPING

New quarterly record for vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Transits of all the main types of vessels are growing

PORTS

The regulatory proposal on port governance passed by the Quirinale downsizes the Ports of Italy

Rome

Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping

SHIPPING

Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping

Copenhagen

Positive performances in the port terminal segment and in that of other logistics activities

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding would like to expand its cruise terminal network in Alaska.

Haines

Proposal under development to manage Port Chilkoot cruise ship pier in Haines

PORTS

CMA CGM plans to acquire a 34.34% stake in Luka Rijeka.

Rijeka

The stake is held by Port Acquisitions of the Czech group CE Industries.

PORTS

The EPP Group in the European Parliament stresses the urgency of preventing foreign states from controlling EU ports.

Brussels

SHIPPING

ECSA: The shipping sector is a geopolitical asset for Europe

Brussels

Study on the sector, which generates 148.7 billion euros of direct economic impact

CRUISES

Sick people on board the Hondius cruise ship will be evacuated by air ambulances

Vlissingen/Praia

Possible resumption of navigation towards Las Palmas or Tenerife

SHIPPING

In the January-March quarter, maritime traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +4.8%

Panama

Cargo traffic in the ports of the Central American nation remains stable

CRUISES

New record number of passengers embarked on NCLH group cruise ships in a single quarter

Miami

Le Aziende informano

International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2026, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -1.7%

Ankara

2,169 tankers (-1.9%) and 7,026 other types of ships (-1.6%) passed through

CRUISES

A serious viral outbreak causes the deaths of three passengers on the Hondius cruise ship.

Vlissingen/Geneva

A quarter is hospitalized in intensive care in Johannesburg

SHIPPING

Vote on IMO's Net-Zero Framework postponed again

London/Brussels/Washington

A new MEPC session is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): The IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal.

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record

Miami

Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.

Singapore

During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)

COMPANIES

PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group

Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen

Transaction valued at approximately $387 million

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association

Genoa/Rome

Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value

PORTS

$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire

Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi

Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC

SHIPPING

Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships

Taipei

They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International

SHIPPING

Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months

Busan

The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.

SEAFARERS

The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.

Verona

Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk

PORTS

In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%

Ljubljana

In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)

JOBS

Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund

Genoa

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business

Monk

The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport

Nola/Milan

Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies

PORTS

Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports

Podgorica

The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.

Rome

Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.

PORTS

HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter

Hamburg

Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations

COMPANIES

MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.

Turin/Geneva

MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market

PORTS

The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.

Ancona

Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council

SHIPPING

Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.

Athens

Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.

Los Angeles/Port Newark

In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal

Rome

The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%

Ravenna

The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant

SHIPPING

MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service

Geneva

Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.

SEAFARERS

The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.

Genoa

He will remain in office for three years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS

Brussels

He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.

Luxembourg

The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions

EDUCATION

Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.

Genoa

Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group

CRUISES

The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo

Geneva

Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027

COMPANIES

The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.

Trieste

He takes over from Gianluca Madriz

PORTS

Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.

Cagliari

The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter

SHIPYARDS

Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard

Dakar/Gorinchem

20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale

COMPANIES

Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste

Florence/Valencia

The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar

SHIPYARDS

Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.

La Spezia

The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.

PORTS

Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.

Messina

The assignment lasts four years

SHIPPING

Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.

Helsinki

Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation

ACCIDENTS

Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz

Seoul

The accident did not cause any casualties.

SHIPPING

DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates

Copenhagen

The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.

MEETINGS

From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."

Ravenna

INDUSTRY

Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders

Helsinki

In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%

PORTS

Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.

Trieste

Delivery of a recognition plaque

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%

Monk

Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels

PORTS

ICTSI posts new quarterly financial and operating records

Manila

The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals

SHIPPING

MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal

Geneva

Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned

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

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

››› 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

PORTS

The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

The total investment is 41 million euros

INDUSTRY

Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged

SHIPPING

New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services

Rome

New elements in the service award procedures

PORTS

Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority

Rome

Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.

LEGISLATION

Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.

Rome

Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation

PORTS

The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.

Livorno/Trieste

They were examined today by the Management Committees

PORTS

Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports

Tirana

In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)

LOGISTICS

DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter

Hedehusene

Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues

Genoa

PORTS

The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros

PORTS

Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.

Rome

They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments

PORTS

Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.

Hong Kong

Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals

COMPANIES

Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy

Genoa

He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.

INDUSTRY

In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%

Hong Kong

Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.

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