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BRIEFS

June 26, 2014

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China prepares to buy Greek transport facilities to build EU gateway Hyundai takes in 3rd of five 13,100-TEUers for G6 Asia-Europe Loop 6 CSAV buys slots on Jamaica-USEC-Asia-Caribbean G6 service Chongqing cargo volume up 12.2pc to 385 million tonnes in 5 months KTZ Express opens international development office in Hong Kong Made-in-China Volvos to be exported in 2015 to US as local sales soar Forwarders seek an end to coercive regulations that prove ineffective Vietnam's shipping prospects bright despite South China Sea tensions Port Klang's Northport expands Wharf 8 to attract 18,000-TEUers Hapag-Lloyd and MOL revise Europe-West Africa to fill Zim vacuum Lufthansa's new B777F flies into Frankfurt for collection of SA cargo Changi Airport's cargo slight uptick in May to overtake passenger Penang at logger heads with BN over new airport at Kulim

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JUNE 25, 2014
"K" Line to invest in two additional next generation car carriers Freight forwarders' connectivity should not be chained, UN workshop told Ships turn greener Budget should simplify port tariff regime: ICRA Coast Guard gets berth in Mumbai Port Shipping Minister, Secretary to grace Mumbai Port's 142nd Foundation Day today Volumes continue to improve at top global box ports, shows survey India to negotiate extension of Russia-China gas line INR 40K cr. highway projects get clearance INR turns marginally weak in dollar buying Project tracking cell's role to be widened Sugar industry welcomes import duty hike Iraq crisis to have ripple effect on tanker market; bunker prices, says report

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Almost 1 million truck shipments shifted from road to rail UIC and IEC ink global cooperation pact FPS Sri Lanka selects business development head Kerry helps distributing fashion brand in Asia Freight trains whisper in Germany Zagrosjet adds European destinations IAG Cargo collects light freight in Seattle and Houston EU extends liner consortia block exemption regulation United Arab Emirates to introduce TIR system Herzog & Partner expanding consulting activities 100. Jahr ist rosiger Yet another attack on airport in Pakistan K Line to invest in two more next generation car carriers

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JUNE 25, 2014
LR names Nick Brown Marine COO Crowley seeks Title XI guarantees for LNG fueled ConRo pair Bore to trial Norsepower Rotor Sail on Ro-Ro Gaslog orders LNG newbuilds at Hyundai Heavy Industries June 25, 2014 Four year prison sentence imposed in MSC bribery case Total terminates Skandi Aker well intervention contract Bourbon takes delivery of 500th vessel Keppel to convert veteran Moss LNG carrier to FLNG

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JUNE 25, 2014
Port of Seattle Commissioners unveil Quality Jobs Initiative components White House sets plan for countering piracy US Merchant Marine Academy celebrates graduating class Washington State Ferries vessel ready to make final voyage New commanding officer for Coast Guard Response Boat center

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JUNE 25, 2014
Nyborg steps up at Norden Former Pacific Basin chief executive to fill in for Mortensen Brown promoted as Lloyd's Register reorganises operating regions Barrow and Poulovassilis responsible for northern and southern Europe respectively US LPG exports to hit record in July, Avance Gas predicts Next month to be hotter than May's 1m tonne record Growing crude trade from Russia's Kozmino boosts aframax employment Four years in, East Siberia generates nearly five shipments a week to Asia's oil importers P3 decision shows why shipping needs a global competition body, says lawyer Single authority would benefit the industry, says Holman Fenwick Willan partner Scorpio Tankers boosts fundraising target to $300m New York-listed company seeks more cash to buy back shares and stock Pacific Basin ends talks to sell towage unit Impairment charge will push Hong Kong dry bulk player to a first-half loss Price war looms as ECA could add $184m a year to Baltic feeder costs Low-sulphur surcharge battle is likely as compliance is a heavier burden than the fines GasLog completes takeover of three more BG vessels Second trio of LNG carriers have been chartered back to gas major GasLog orders two LNG carriers from Hyundai Pair of vessels plus four options mark owner's first order at yard Ultra planning Precious Shipping factors in changing port depths when ordering tonnage Nigerian navy preventing use of armed guards IMO has requested clarification from country's authorities Nautilus Holdings files for Chapter 11 as $728m debts take their toll Boxship operator blames depressed market and expiry of lucrative contracts Steady Middle East volumes and rise from US boost Avance Gas profits Expanding VLGC owner reports a busy second quarter International Chamber of Shipping welcomes move to protect oceans New ideas merit serious consideration, says ICS secretary-general Hinchliffe We want your #seafarerselfie Day of the Seafarer: Lloyd's List seeks the face of global shipping

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JUNE 25, 2014
Havyard completes IPO Havyard, the Norwegian shipbuilder that focuses on offshore services vessels, says it has competed an IPO. Ttrading in the shares of the company is expected to commence on 1 July. The company offered a total of 4.2M shares at a price of NK33.5 ($5.58) each, plus an over-allotment of 420,000 shares HHI gains GasLog LNG sextet Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has gained an order for up to six LNG carriers from Monaco based shipowner GasLog. The New York listed owner has ordered two firm 174,000m³ vessels with delivery scheduled for 2H 2017 and options for a further four vessels. If the options are converted they have a Hakodate wins handysize trio Japanese shipbuilder Hakodate Dock has won orders for three Handysize bulkers with two for returning German owner Johann M K Blumenthal and one for a Japanese owner. The two 34,000dwt vessels will have an overall length of 179.9m, a beam of 30m, and a depth of 13.7m, with delivery scheduled for May Taizhou Kouan secures order for eight Ultramaxes Chinese shipbuilder Taizhou Kouan shipyard has secured an order for up to eight Ultramax bulkers from Greek company Veritas Ship Management at a total cost of $215M. Brokers indicate that the deal is for four firm 64,000dwt vessels and four options with Veritas managing for the as yet unnamed owners EC prolongs liner consortia extension The European Commission yesterday granted liner shipping consortia a five-year extension of their block exemption from EU competition legislation. The commission said that, after public consultation, it had found the exemption worked well, providing legal certainty for agreements that benefited Greek ferry delays new Swedish company An overrun refit of a ferry in Greece has delayed the start-up of a new company in Sweden, the Gotlandsbåten ferry company said. "As we have not as yet received a clear message from Greece when Vastervik can arrive [in] the Baltic and be ready for service, we have chosen to close bookings. As soon Delays cost Shanghai yard $163M Shanghai Shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), ended 2012 with more than CNY1Bn ($163M) in losses. This is because of serious delays in construction on 36 of its 39 newbuildings. The losses were revealed yesterday after China's National Audit Office reviewed 2012 Malaysia keen on east-west rail link Malaysia is keen to build a rail link between its west and east coasts as it bids to provide an alternative to the crowded Malacca Straits, a speaker at the Infrastructure Outlook 2014 said. Malaysia's Land Public Transport Department (SPAD) has consultants working on the rail link project, Scomi Sewol survivors to testify Surviving passengers of the capsized ferry Sewol will testify at the trial of 15 crew members at the end of July. This was decided yesterday during the third day of the trial at a court in Gwangju, South Korea. Lee Jun-Seok, who was at the helm of the Sewol when it went down on 16 April, and three Keppel Shipyard finalizes LNG contract with Golar Singapore-listed Keppel Shipyard has signed a conditional contract with Golar Hilli, a subsidiary of Golar LNG, to perform what will be the world's first conversion of an existing Moss LNG carrier into a floating liquefaction vessel (FLNGV). According to the corporate announcement, the contract will OW Bunker buys Wilhelmsen Marine Fuel Global marine fuel company OW Bunker has acquired Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels, a marine fuel broker, for an undisclosed sum. "Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels has a strong team and an interesting customer base that fits well into OW Bunker's integrated business model. Apart from strengthening our position in Summer lull hits chemical shipping market Chemical freight rates have been hit by weak summer demand, with the Asian market displaying weakness in all routes. "Trade lanes within Asia have started to feel the pressure of the summer season with rates, in some cases, coming off about 50 cents/tonne in the spot market in the last week as

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JUNE 25, 2014
Intermodal rates bucking usual trends IDS Top 36 Lane Index: U.S. Intermodal Rates Full-size chart Tightening north-to-south and south-to-north U.S. markets have pushed intermodal rates lower as rates continue to normalize from record winter highs. An index of 36 major U.S. intermodal lanes dropped 1.7 percent this week to $2,117, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot... US Customs issues guidelines for West Coast diversions U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued guidelines for ship and cargo contingency plans ahead of a possible West Coast trade disruption arising from the expiration of the longshore labor union contract. Related Stories FMC seeking clarity from carriers on US West Coast congestion surcharges West Coast work stoppage poses... Container shipowner-charterer files for bankruptcy protection Nautilus Holdings Ltd., which charters 16 container ships to ocean carriers, filed for bankruptcy protection, citing a "depressed" charter market. The Bermuda-based company listed assets of more than $500 million and debt of more than $100 million in its Chapter 11 filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in White Plains, New York.... FMC seeking clarity from carriers on US West Coast congestion surcharges WASHINGTON - U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero today said the agency is reaching out to container lines for specifics on their planned congestion surcharges ahead of potential work stoppages at U.S. West Coast ports. "What we want to make sure is that there is specificity [in congestion surcharges] because... West Coast shippers prepared: Cargo soars at Canadian ports Port Metro Vancouver's throughput climbed 14.6 percent year-over-year in May. Full-size chart West coast Canadian ports experienced double-digit year-over-year volume growth in May, signaling that some North American shippers have followed through on plans to divert cargo from the U.S. West Coast ahead of the midnight June 30 expiration of the dockworker... NC ports agency charts more diverse course The North Carolina State Ports Authority has decided to zig while its larger South Atlantic competitors zag. "We're selling differentiated service where we have an edge. We're working to capture business that others aren't interested in," said Paul Cozza, the new CEO at the North Carolina agency that oversees the ports... Drewry: Cargo diversion holding back trans-Pacific spot rates Spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles are holding steady at a two-year low. Full-size chart Spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles are holding steady at a two-year low this week, and they could stay that way until labor negotiations at U.S. West Coast ports are completed. Drewry's benchmark spot... Etihad Airways gains European foothold with Alitalia deal Alitalia aircraft.Etihad Airways today established a foothold in Europe's second-largest air freight market with an agreement in principle to acquire a 49 percent stake in Italian flag carrier Alitalia. Etihad didn't disclose financial details of the deal, which followed seven months of negotiations, but Italian transport minister Maurizio Lupi has said... US export financing tool in jeopardy WASHINGTON - U.S. manufacturers could lose a powerful resource that helps some of their foreign customers get loan guarantees they couldn't secure in the private sector, which backers say allows many American exporters to stay globally competitive. The future of the Export-Import Bank is in doubt, as many House Republicans are... KCS intermodal facility to tap growing Dallas market Kansas City Southern Railway's new intermodal facility will allow the railroad to handle the growing conversion of truck loads to the rails in the Dallas region. The Wylie, Texas, terminal will open in mid-2015, giving the railroad more than 57 percent more annual lift capacity than it has at its nearby... Electronics shippers turn to China-Duisburg rail route Hewlett Packard produces half of its laptops in the giant central Chinese city of Chongqing. One of the first movers in the Go West initiative, the computer and electronics company churns out 60,000 motherboards a day. Getting the computers to the global markets from a city more than 2,000 miles inland... Asia-Europe container trade on road to recovery: HSBC The worst is over for the Asia-Europe container trade as slow-steaming and scrapping of old vessels begin to address excess capacity, according to a recent report from HSBC's transport analysts. "In the short term, the Asia-Europe route is showing signs of improvement. Further out, slow-steaming and the scrapping of old vessels...

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JUNE 25, 2014
Deep Sea seals deal Deep Sea Supply has completed the acquisition of ten platform-supply vessels from an affiliate of Norwegian shipping mogul John Fredriksen. Crowley seeks cash A leading tug, tanker and containership operator has rejoined the race to secure loan guarantees backed by the US Maritime Administration (MarAd). CSC lines up tanker Sri Lanka's Ceylon Shipping Corp (CSC) has won government approval to pursue a new tanker acquisition. Havyard gets IPO away Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard has completed its Oslo IPO after cutting its share price on the final day. Olsen refinancing Fred Olsen holding companies Bonheur and Ganger Rolf are lining up Norwegian bond issues. Pac Basin sale off Hong Kong owner Pacific Basin is now expecting to post a loss in the first six months after it failed to complete a sale of its harbour towage business. UK Chamber 'disappointed' The UK Chamber of Shipping has reiterated its backing for new sulphur emissions legislation after its views were "misrepresented" in a parliamentary debate on the impact it will have on domestic ferries. Nyborg in for now Norden's vice chairman Klaus Nyborg will take over as interim CEO after Carsten Mortensen bagged the top job at BW Group. GasLog adds more LNG ships New York-listed GasLog has lined up an additional six LNG newbuildings in Korea. CSAV prices high Chile's CSAV has priced its new share issue 29% above its closing price on Tuesday. Nigeria kills three pirates Nigerian forces have killed three pirates who attacked a joint task force (JTF) patrol boat. Total tears up AOS deal Aker Solutions has lost an offshore vessel charter with Total worth $150m. Fesco expands again Russian owner Fesco is to invest $200m in a new terminal in the Moscow region. Kouan clinches Veritas bulkers China's Taizhou Kouan shipyard has won a deal to build eight bulkers for Greek owner Veritas Ship Management. Rates boost Avance Avance Gas has moved into profit for the second quarter of 2014 on the back of the very strong VLGC freight market. Edda Fonn fixed out Norway's Ostensjo Rederi has secured a potential four year charter for one of its ROV and subsea vessels. NAO tops up fundraiser Underwriters for Nordic American Offshore's (NAO) IPO have exercised in full their option to buy additional shares in the company. Gulftainer Florida bound Gulftainer has signed a long-term deal to operate container and multi-purpose cargo terminals at Florida's Port Canaveral. Bigger STNG Scorpio Tankers (STNG) has upsized its sale of convertible notes to $300m on favourable pricing terms, finance sources said today. Golar seeks Hilli cash Golar LNG Limited will sell up to 12.7 million shares to pay for the conversion of an LNG carrier into a floating liquefaction unit.

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JUNE 25, 2014
Ex-Im Bank renewal caught in political crossfire The primary defeat of Eric Cantor, who has stepped down as majority leader, opened the door to Tea Party activists in the House to kill the bank. Cantor helped push through the bank's re-authorization two years ago. IAG expands courier service to Houston, Seattle IAG said this solution is tailor made for forwarders who need a last-minute booking but don't want to pay to transport the cargo to the airport. The program started at airports in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, London and New York. UPS breaks ground on Memphis expansion STB requires grain-shipment plan from CP, BNSF The board said shippers have reported "grain elevators running out of storage capacity, risks of stored grain spoiling, and penalties incurred by grain shippers for products that are not delivered on time." Nautilus files for bankruptcy protection

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JUNE 25, 2014
Fujairah schedules 'looking busy' Prices in Middle East hub show little change on Wednesday. Prices soft in European hubs Tight avails seen for HS product in Hamburg. Trident Alliance launches next week Focus is strict enforcement of 2015 sulphur regulations. EU seeking sampling guidelines for sulphur checks Setting up guidelines for taking 'in-use' fuel samples from ships has so far not been successful at the IMO. Fuel oil imports tumble China's monthly fuel oil imports fell to their lowest level in 12 years in May. Liberia: 'We don't need new regulations' Says to focus on effective implementation of existing rules as 'the result of ineffective implementation is yet more regulation'. Container lines win exemption from anti-trust laws Rising fuel prices and larger vessels make consortia 'an even more important tool'. Volatile compounds can play havoc with flash point Small fraction in the fuel blend can make a bunker stem off-spec. Asian IFO market broadly steady Meanwhile, MGO rates were lacking a clear direction. Cruise line sees quarterly profits leap Fuel savings add to bottom line line growth. Brightoil secures $120 million loan agreement Loan of 10 year term has been arranged with Credit Suisse. Malaysian bunker player reports stronger earnings Company planning to lease bunker storage tanks at Sabah ports. More type approvals for battery storage system System now has type approvals from three classification societies. Bomin Group subsidiaries relocate Three marine fuel firms now under one roof.

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SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

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

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

JOBS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Gibraltar

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

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

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

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

Hyvinkää

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

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Ancona

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

INSURANCE

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

London

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

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

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› 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

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