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December 9, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Beijing probes logistics costs: 18pc of China's GDP - 9pc of OECD's
  • Manila's ICTSI gets go-ahead to run Nigeria's Lekki container terminal
  • Rena report highlights New Zealand's shortcomings in coping with oil spills
  • France, Japan allow shipboard armed guards on soft target oil tankers
  • Official calls for more cooperation between mainland and Taiwan ports
  • Suzhou port's volume expected to hit 600 million tonnes by 2020
  • Hubei to set up railway logistics facility, linking express delivery
  • Soaring south-south trade brings forwarders onerous risks: insurer
  • FPS launches its first-ever weekly Rotterdam-Fiji direct LCL service
  • Brazil opens US$233 million tender to dredge Santos navigation channels
  • Hefei to launch new rail freight route to Germany via Kazakhstan
  • Shanghai Pudong air cargo up 11pc in November to 129 million tonnes
  • World air cargo resumes fragile recovery, posting 4pc October uptick
  • Hamad International Airport in Qatar to create 700 new customs positions

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • Eight continuous days of increase for Baltic Exchange's sea freight index
  • Indian seamen eligible for MEMA
  • Moore Stephens welcomes neutral budget for UK shipping
  • NYK holds seventh environmental management conference
  • Pan Lloyd appoints Macoline Shipping as its agent in Kolkata
  • Wärtsilä introduces 2-stroke, dual-fuel LNG engine for ships
  • Chinese market access may boost meat exports
  • India-Bangla cross-border trade hampered by political unrest in Bangladesh
  • APM Terminals wins Asia port operator of the year award
  • CoPT to mechanise timber handling
  • New guidelines to give tariff-setting flexibility to ports, BOT operators: Vasan
  • Pipavav Port expansion plan gets environment clearance
  • Rail evacuation eases operations at Nhava Sheva during recent stir
  • RIL-BP JV front-runner for stake in Mundra LNG terminal
  • Forex reserves skyrocket by $ 5.04 bn to $ 291.30 bn
  • Govt cuts base import price of RBD palm oil
  • Govt to award highway projects through EPC model
  • Growth in GDP led by export sectors, say analysts
  • India to become largest importer of coal by 2035: EIA
  • INR shoots up by 103 paise to end at 61.41 against dollar
  • JAXPORT gets heavy lift push
  • Manica Logistics excels in project movement in Namibia
  • Nurminen Logistics transports material handling machines from Finland to Russia
  • Royal Cargo hauls 150-tonne equipment from largest cargo airplane to land in the Philippines

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fuorimuro restores Miramas-Castel Guelfo connection
  • "Employee day one" for new American Airlines
  • APC Postal Logistics opens new facility in California
  • IAG Cargo celebrates 80 years of serving Singapore
  • India's eastern dedicated freight corridor project goes...
  • ICTSI takes heavylift equipment to Tacloban
  • ZF-Ecomid CV transmission celebrates anniversary
  • DB Schenker unveiled as logistics provider for Glasgow 2014...
  • Biman returns to Myanmar
  • BRS delivers Renault trucks to Hermes
  • Portugal: favourable debut for privatised Post CTT
  • ECSA elects new president
  • Hamburg Süd names "Cap San Augustin" in Hong Kong
  • Kyrgyzstan Airlines starts DWC operation
  • No interest in Murmansk Shipping Company
  • New account manager appointed at Newage

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • AWO comments on shale gas waste water
  • Best ever year for cruise ship Azipod orders
  • Cat upgrades MaK M 25 C
  • American Club adds to management team
  • FMC vote delays P3 vessel sharing plan
  • ZF Marine to strengthen China presence

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Vessel calling Columbia River fined for botched hazmat reporting
  • BTS releases new online transport database
  • Trucking group stands behind transportation system legislation
  • Port of Vancouver, USA refinances general obligation bonds
  • Diana Shipping hit with pollution violation sentence

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • Shippers welcome FMC scrutiny of P3
    Global Shippers' Forum says extra evaluation time 'absolutely necessary'
  • Capesize rates rise again
    Brokers are optimistic as Australian miners rush to book year-end cargoes
  • Why the antitrust case against boxlines is misguided
    Brussels' skewed logic aims to destroy carriers' proven tariff-setting systems
  • Suezmax earnings climb above $30,000 per day
    Robust earnings should remain in December
  • Swedish Club finally announces its general increase
    Decision for 7.5% rise reflects balanced approach, says Rhodin
  • Scorpio Bulkers taps IPO market for $175m equity raise
    Funds will support newbuildings and general corporate purposes
  • Why ballast-cleaning systems do not hold water
    IMO type-approval fails to demonstrate that technology meets its own standards
  • How G6 allies plan to square up to their P3 rivals
    Documents filed with the FMC reveal expanded 180-vessel partnership on US trade lanes
  • Astomos Energy adds two VLGCs to its fleet
    Japanese trader to raise liquefied petroleum gas trading volumes to 12m tonnes in 2015
  • Singamas Container warns of 'significant' profits plunge for 2013
    Company expects market downturn to continue in second-quarter 2014
  • Nigeria needs effective surveillance to fight piracy
    Replacing faulty radar systems could cost up to $30m, says former UK navy chief
  • Bigger Panama Canal will bring unexpected boost to LNG shipping
    Utilisation levels and fuel costs will benefit as US export projects get the go-ahead
  • Asia-Europe box volumes surge continues
    But freight rates on the trade lane drop further
  • Golar LNG Partners buys FSRU for $310m
    Fredriksen continues strategy splitting charter contracts from newbuildings
  • FMC asks P3 for more information
    Request creates delay by bringing in a fresh 45-day review period
  • Diana fined in US discharge case
    Two crewmen convicted in Thetis case have yet to be sentenced
  • CSC Phoenix shares could be suspended indefinitely
    Troubled Chinese state carrier warns of problems at end-December

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • Scorpio Bulkers continues fleet expansion and capital increases
    Scorpio Bulkers, the rapidly expanding Monaco-based bulk shipping company whose shares are traded on the over the counter (OTC) market in Oslo, has unveiled its latest round of fleet expansion and capital increase
  • Riber Shipping, Kleven extend seismic vessel option
    CG Rieber Shipping, the Norwegian seismic vessel operator, has agreed with Kleven Maritime, the shipbuilder, to extend an option for a second 22 streamer 3-D seismic vessel with ice class 1A to the end of January 2014
  • China vessel exports still down
    CHINA's vessel exports fell 29% year-on-year to $24Bn in the first 10 months of 2013, on par with the losses posted in the first nine months
  • Oldendorff sounds alarm over fuel quality
    One of the world's biggest dry cargo operators has warned against a dramatic deterioration in marine fuels quality worldwide
  • US delays P3 start
    More information on the effects the P3 Network Alliance is needed before it can be allowed to go forward in the US, regulators have decided
  • ITF pays tribute to Mandela
    The International Transport Workers' Federation paid tribute to the 'global legacy' of Nelson Mandela on his passing today
  • Diana fined $1.1M
    Diana Shipping has been fined $1.1M for illegally dumping wastewater in the US
  • NYK, Iino book VLGCs for Astomos
    NYK Line confirmed today that its subsidiary Kyoei Tanker has ordered an 83,000m³ very large gas carrier
  • STX Pan Ocean downscales Fibria deal
    STX Pan Ocean said today the contract value with Fibria Celulose for the transportation of wood pulp was reduced to $207M from $246M
  • Taiwan's 2014 GDP growth seen at 3.9%
    Taiwan's economic growth expected at 3.9% in 2014

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Expand Gulf Caribbean Service
    Gulf Caribbean Service's new port rotation.Hapag-Lloyd has expanded its fixed day, weekly Gulf Caribbean Service to include eastbound and westbound calls in Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. The revised GCS port rotation will be as follows: Houston; Altamira and Veracruz, Mexico; Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala; Puerto Cortés, Honduras;...
  • JOC Trucking Employment Index Shoots Up to 96.4 in November
    JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index Full-size image The Journal of Commerce For-Hire Trucking Employment Index rose to 96.4 in November from 95.7 the previous month, as trucking firms added 8,400 jobs. The 0.7 percentage point gain was the strongest increase this year for the index, which was flat in October and had been...
  • China's Loss in US Footwear Trade Leaves Room for Developing Nations
    China's grip on U.S. footwear imports continued to weaken in the third quarter, extending a decline that began in 2009, as other developing nations increased their market share further. Sourcing shares of U.S. containerized footwear imports in the third quarter of 2013. Full-size image While mainland China, excluding Hong Kong, continued to be...
  • Transportation Firms Add 31,000 Jobs as GDP Gains Ground
    Transportation and warehousing employment spiked in November, as the U.S. economy added 203,000 jobs, dropping the national unemployment rate to 7 percent. The jobs report accompanied news that the U.S. economy grew faster in the third quarter than expected, with real gross domestic product rising 3.6 percent. The Commerce Department boosted its...
  • ILA and USMX: Then and Now
    George Cohen of FMCS, Harold Daggett of ILA, Jim Capo and Dave Adam of USMXThink back to a year ago. In December 2012, the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance were locked in tense contract negotiations that had East and Gulf Coast ports on the brink of a...
  • Insufficient Logistics Capacity Hindering Philippines Relief Effort
    Almost a month after Typhoon Haiyan devastated large swathes of the Philippines the relief effort is still struggling to meet the needs of the millions affected. Logistics capacity is proving a key chokepoint despite many of the world's leading transport companies offering support. Haiyan saw winds peak at more than 300...
  • Asia's Storm Front
    As the last cobwebs of jet lag release their hold, here's a recap from my weeklong trip to Asia in November. It was a trip that almost didn't happen. Intended to be a two-week mission involving a two-state delegation from Oregon and Washington, various factors conspired to reduce it to a...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • Cargill takes BALT cape
    US operator Baltic Trading appears to have secured employment for one of the newest additions to its fleet of capesize bulkers.
  • MFS grows Diana slice
    Financial firm MFS Investment Management has lifted its stake in Diana Shipping above the 10% mark.
  • Emissions crackdown continues
    A bulker controlled by Nissen Kaiun of Japan has emerged as the latest target of a US Coast Guard (USCG) crackdown on ships that fail to comply with increasingly stringent emissions standards.
  • Carrier wraps up roadshow
    French containership operator CMA CGM has confirmed reports that it intends to issue a high-yield bond under a broader effort to shore up its balance sheet.
  • Suezmax spike
    Suezmax spot rates have spiked to a two-year high following a wave of activity that began just before Thanksgiving.
  • Condor heads to breakers
    A derelict general cargoship has finally left the port of Bruges in Belgium after three years.
  • Ro-ro owner cleans up
    Dutch owner Transfennica is retro-fitting five more vessels with exhaust scrubbers after a successful trial.
  • SALT heads stateside
    Scorpio Bulkers is looking to secure $138.9m in fresh capital from its New York initial public offering.
  • Countess fire finally out
    A blaze that tore through the Greek cruiseship Ocean Countess has been extinguished.
  • Asian giants probed
    Asia's largest containerlines are part of a European Union probe into suspected price fixing, reports say.
  • Golar focuses on FLNG
    John Fredriksen's Golar LNG could use cash from a sale of units in spin-off Golar Partners to develop its floating production business.
  • Snoozing into trouble
    A cargoship ran aground off Scotland after its watch officer fell asleep alone on the bridge, a UK report has found.
  • ABG debt deal close
    India's ABG Shipyard is close to sealing a reorganisation of debt worth INR 111.5bn ($1.78bn).
  • Samudera downsizes
    Indonesia's Samudera Shipping Line has offloaded a small chemical tanker and an oil barge.
  • Ro-pax hits bridge
    A Hurtigruten ferry has been dented after hitting a bridge in Tromso, Norway.
  • STX PO deal pulped
    STX Pan Ocean has called a premature halt to a contract of affreightment (COA) after cancelling newbuildings ordered to service the deal.
  • Europe battens hatches
    North-west European ports took decisive precautionary measures overnight on Thursday as a huge storm hit the region.
  • CSSC sells $800m
    Chinese state shipbuilding giant CSSC has successfully raised $800m in a notes sale.
  • VLs the order of the day
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • FMC puts the brakes on P3
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has pushed back its decision on whether to approve the big new P3 boxship alliance.
  • Riona refloated
    A Ronja Marin cargoship has been pulled free after grounding off Finland on Thursday.
  • Farewell to all this?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Japanese order VLGCs
    Two Japanese shipowners have ordered VLGC newbuildings at domestic shipyards on the back of long-term charters.
  • Hedland exports soar
    Iron ore exports to China from Australia's Port Hedland rose 38% in November in another sign of solid demand from the Asian giant.
  • Atlantic seals bond raid
    Atlantic Offshore has succeeded in raising NOK 400m ($65m) in new finance from Norwegian bond investors.
  • Ezra up on deal talk
    Ezra Holdings, the offshore oilfield service company, has confirmed that is engaged in talks about its subsea division.
  • Cosco vessel freed
    Singaporean authorities have released a Cosco Shipping (Coscol)-owned ship arrested earlier this week over a chartering dispute.
  • US Navy extends charter
    Maersk Line Ltd has had a charter from the US military for an ice-classed products tanker extended for another year.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • ATA opposes D.C. act outlawing diesel-only trucks
    The ATA said a measure in Washington, D.C., that would bar diesel-only vehicles in the city past 2017 "would have significant harmful effects on the district's economy and on the quality of life of district residents."
  • Chemistry council pushes PHMSA on hazmat rulemaking
  • Virginia's push for offshore wind
  • Freight shipments, expenditures weak in November
  • YRC to sell 3 million shares to pay down debt
    The company, which is in talks with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to renew its current contract with employees in order to reduce costs, is facing a $69.4 million debt payment in February.
  • PostNL sells half its stake in TNT Express
    PostNL has sold half its stake in TNT Express, unloading around 15 percent of its 29.8-percent stake in the company for 507 million euro ($690.23 million) to reduce its debt.
  • UNCTAD: Liner connectivity has increased for most countries
  • FMC asks for more information from P3; delays effective date
    The Federal Maritime Commission voted Thursday to approve a request for additional information from the parties to the proposed P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement - Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM.
  • Roadway improvements authorized at Port Newark
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey this week authorized $105 million for the design, construction and realignment of roadways in the Port Newark-Elizabeth complex in New Jersey.
  • ABB expands global trade relationship with Amber Road
  • Executive moves
  • Ex-Im Bank's $640.7 million loan supports refinery exports to Turkey

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • Weekly global market report
    A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Fuel prices lack direction in the Americas
    Avails remained tight in Cartagena on Friday.
  • More questions over planned P3 alliance
    Latest move from US regulators means new delays.
  • Prices falling in Middle East hub
    Sufficient avails in Fujairah.
  • Russia risks seeing bunker sales 'halved'
    Players warn against calls to give Russian oil majors priority.
  • Prices ended week on soft note
    Congestion reported in Gibraltar
  • Asian IFO prices generally steady
    Tight avails reported across the region.
  • Shipping group places new order for scrubbers
    'This repeat order confirms scrubbers are an attractive and proven solution for the reduction of SOx.'
  • Sinotrans using mass flow meter for bunkering
    Move is a first for the shipping firm.
  • Ferries may use small-scale LNG-fuelling station
    Unit would be first such station in Denmark.
  • Ferries out front in using LNG as marine fuel
    New report confirms role of ECAs in fostering take up of LNG.
  • MY Bunkers builds Maltese market
    Company offering MGO by truck.
  • New hire in Cyprus
    MY Bunkers makes sales and development appointment.
  • Bunker dispute triggered arrest
    Coscol ship was arrested in row over bunkers and charter hire.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
SHIPPING
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
SHIPPING
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
PORTS
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
PORTS
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
PORTS
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
SHIPPING
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
SHIPPING
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
SHIPPING
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
SHIPPING
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
PORTS
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
SHIPPING
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
SEAFARERS
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
PORTS
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
CRUISES
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
SHIPPING
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
SHIPPING
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
SHIPPING
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ENVIRONMENT
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
COMPANIES
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
ASSOCIATIONS
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
ACCIDENTS
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
SHIPPING
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
SHIPPING
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
SHIPPING
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
SHIPPING
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
PORTS
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
SHIPPING
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
PORTS
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
PORTS
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
SHIPPING
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
PORTS
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
PORTS
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
PORTS
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
SHIPPING
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
SHIPPING
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
PORTS
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
NEWS
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
SEAFARERS
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
SHIPYARDS
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
INDUSTRY
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
PORTS
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
PORTS
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
ASSOCIATIONS
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
LOGISTICS
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
LOGISTICS
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
INDUSTRY
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
SHIPPING
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
PORTS
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
PORTS
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
ENVIRONMENT
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
FINANCING
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
JOBS
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
SHIPPING
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
SHIP RECYCLING
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
PORTS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
SHIPPING
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
ASSOCIATIONS
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
INDUSTRY
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
COMPANIES
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
ASSOCIATIONS
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
SHIPPING
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
PORTS
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
INDUSTRY
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
MOURNING
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
SHIPPING
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
PORTS
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
PORTS
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
ASSOCIATIONS
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
MARITIME SERVICES
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
MEETINGS
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
SHIPYARDS
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
PORTS
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
PORTS
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
ASSOCIATIONS
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
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