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April 2, 2015

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OOCL orders six 20,000-TEUers from Samsung Heavy for US$951.6 million Backed up ships, boxes clear faster at Oakland than LA-Long Beach Evergreen posts US$65.8 million profit as revenues rise 3.6pc Hamburg Sud takeover of CCNI container line and box agency complete LA-Long Beach grey chassis pool seems to thrive after 3 weeks operation International Longshore and Warehouse Union caucus meets on contract Houthi shell fire closes Aden harbour, Yemeni Red Sea ports still open Container shipping heading for a better supply demand balance Wan Hai profit up 158pc to US$170 million, sales up 12pc, credits US recovery Zim cuts loss 170pc to $127 million, but box flow falls on quitting Asia-Europe Iranian shipping set back as EU about to re-imposes sanctions Canadian forwarders slam CP for delays at Toronto's Vaughn terminal US court gives CIA-linked NGO licence to libel Greek shipping tycoon Russian cargo carriers are given nod to fly to 3rd point from Hong Kong Cross-border e-selling spurs growth of Hactl's trucking service ACI warns of slowdown in air cargo as economies waver in Europe and Asia Lufthansa Cargo wants to repeat its ANA joint venture with other carriers

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Tropical fruit all across Asia Cargo Line strong in Austria, France and Switzerland Computerization of TIR procedure proceeding apace Angola orders new locomotives OOCL jumps on ULCV bandwagon Qatar Cargo flying west Doing away with bottleneck in Austria Exclusive partnership pact inked in Denmark Encouraging results from Kuwait Braemar setting up shop in Turkey Biman's Rome service not eternal... Rolner sets up United Heavy Lift Drewry: contract rate index finally rises New sales director reinforcing TNT Germany PIA goes east

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APRIL 1, 2015
Arkon, Rolner launch new project carrier German chartering broker Arkon and the former managing partner of heavy lift carrier SAL, Lars Rolner, have teamed up for the launch of a new tramp project carrier. United Heavy Lift, with headquarters in Hamburg and a second office in Seoul, Korea, is to operate a fleet of 18 multipurpose heavy Cargo hold deaths under investigation The UK's Maritime Accident Investigation Branch is investigating the deaths of two senior officers who died aboard an Isle of Man flagged general cargo bulk carrier. The chief officer and chief engineer of Carisbrooke Shipping's Sally Ann C died on the 13 March after they entered a cargo hold where Strike to halt Finnish flag ships A strike that started as a work and pay term conflict involving about 200 persons on icebreakers will expand at 14.00 local time tomorrow to halt Finnish flag cargo and passenger vessels. "Measures intended to support a strike on icebreakers will halt all cargo and passenger shipping involved in Ocean Yield buys eight chemical tankers Norwegian-listed Ocean Yield says it has agreed to acquire eight chemical carriers for a total of USD307.8 million. At the same time, the investment company has signed 15-year 'hell and high' bareboat charters [meaning hire is payable unconditionally] to Navig8 Chemical Tankers. "The first four HSH Nordbank returns to profit German state bank and leading ship financer HSH Nordbank achieved a profit last year for the first time since 2010. A reversal in risk costs saw the bank post net earnings of EUR160 million today, against a loss of EUR769 million in 2013. Reduced provisioning and compensation from state guarantees US harmonises offshore vessel safety Foreign shipowners that plan to work in US offshore drilling markets will be required to ensure their vessels meet the same standards for explosion protection as their US counterparts. The new requirement, published 31 March and effective 30 April, applies to mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs) MOL set on container business return to profit As the container business has been dragging down Mitsui OSK Lines' (MOL's) profits in recent years, its president, Koichi Muto, has expressed a determination to restore profitability to the sector in the coming financial year (FY). Speaking on the 131st anniversary of the establishment of Japan's Euronav optimistic after reduced 2014 losses Pure-play crude tanker shipping giant Euronav is optimistic about the outlook in the sector after reporting reduced losses for both 4Q14 and the full-year 2014. Group net loss narrowed to USD3.9 million in 4Q14 from USD23.3 million a year earlier, while revenues rose to USD144.8 million from Howe Robinson forms merger with ICAP Shipping The merger of ICAP Shipping and Howe Robinson Group is now official. The new entity, called Howe Robinson Partners, will be headquartered in Singapore under the leadership of chairman Peter Kerr-Dineen. ICAP Shipping's former boss Henry Liddell will head the new entity's tanker division. Howe Compensation process begins for Sewol victims The South Korean government said on 1 April that it will start compensating victims of the Sewol ferry, nearly a year after the vessel capsized. On 16 April 2014, the Sewol, carrying 476 passengers and crew, capsized during a routine Incheon-Jeju trip. More than 300 of them were Danwon High School COSCO Shipping posts 506% profit rise Shanghai-listed COSCO Shipping on 31 March announced that it recorded profit of CNY197.8 million (USD32.0 million) for 2014, up 506% from a profit of CNY32.6 million in 2013. The company recorded revenue of CNY7.66 billion in 2014, up 2.98% year on year (y/y) from CNY7.44 billion in 2013, and its No let-up seen for Panamax bulkers The market environment for Panamax and post-Panamax bulk carriers remains challenging, and has been particularly affected over the past year by the slowdown in coal trades, said Italian broker Banchero Costa. Panamax bulkers are also increasingly challenged by large geared Supramaxes on some coal Chinese shipbuilders' market share weakens Although Chinese shipbuilders have been winning fewer orders since the start of the year, this would not mean more business for South Korean shipbuilders, said an analyst. Samsung Securities analyst Han Young-soo said that China's market share in the global shipbuilding market fell from 42% in 2013 Gate Terminal LNG breakbulk ground-breaking Chief executives representing players from across the port of Rotterdam's LNG and logistics chain attended a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony today to mark the official start of the EUR76 million (USD82.5 million) LNG break-bulk development at Gate Terminal. The terminal is a joint Gasunie-Royal Vopak venture on the Maasvlakte that opened in 2011 to enable OOIL orders six 20,000 teu box ships Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas (International) (OOIL), the parent company of Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), announced it had placed a new order for six 20,000 teu container ships at Samsung Heavy Industries for USD951.6 million. OOIL is currently arranging a bank loan to fund 70% of the costs of the Tauranga to dredge harbour for bigger ships As part of its NZD250 million (USD187.1 million) capital expansion programme to be New Zealand's premier hub port, Port of Tauranga (POT) has called for tenders to dredge the harbour and approach channel to 14.5 m low water draught. Mark Cairns, chief executive Port of Tauranga, told IHS Maritime JES International still in red for 2014 Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilding group JES International has announced another loss for 2014. In a Singapore Exchange filing, JES International said it had a loss of CNY290.466 million (USD46.83 million), which was lower than the CNY552.191 million loss for 2013. However, its fourth-quarter

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APRIL 1, 2015
NTSB releases "Safer Seas 2014" Navy awards Bath Iron Works funding for DDG 122 $691 million mod to Austal LCS contract funds two more ATSB reports on LNG carrier injury incident Northern Offshore delays delivery of jack-up newbuilds

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APRIL 1, 2015
NAFTA partners see decline in January freight numbers Diana Shipping borrows funds backed by three bulk vessels Ceremony marks christening of new OOCL container vessel Hamburg Sud closes deal for CCNI container business "K" Line takes delivery of 14,000 TEU box ship

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APRIL 1, 2015
Shipping confidence falls to lowest level since 2012 Overtonnaging and oil price lead industry concerns, Moore Stephens finds Maersk Line's baffling baf Danish carrier responds to criticism of its new fuel surcharge system Minoan Lines posts 2014 profit after five years of losses Grimaldi affiliate becomes second Greek owner in battered sector to return to the black Capital Product scores better rates for tanker duo Nasdaq-listed owner takes the first of five dropdown newbuildings from Greece-based sponsor GasLog completes $460m acquisition of BG duo Brings to eight the number of LNG carriers taken from BG in last 12 months Sovcomflot shrugs off sanctions as it returns to profit Improvement due to company's own efforts as well as better market, Kolesnikov insists Six new ultra large ships for OOCL makes G6 alliance look more formidable With MOL's recent six-strong order, G6 will be able to compete directly against 2M and Ocean Three on the Asia-Europe trades Rickmers Group swoops on three boxships The three post-panamax vessels will be chartered to CMA CGM HSH returns to profit as shipping provisions plunge 70% But bank forced to up regional government financial guarantees Gargiulo replaces Heimann at IMEC New chief executive has strong human resources background Paragon posts larger loss in fourth quarter Bulker owner exploring alternatives to boost liquidity and 'emerge stronger' from downturn Box line reliability up in February Hamburg Süd replaces Maersk Line as most reliable carrier Howe Robinson and ICAP finalise broking merger New Singapore company starts trading today Slight rise in activity ushers out miserable first quarter Increased trading in the Pacific and Atlantic provides some relief for struggling capesize owners India demolition enjoys resurgence Improving steel plate prices and a stabilising rupee behind increased activity Zim looks to expand on US east coast Carrier is considering adding extra services to Atlantic seaboard in light of increased demand Six 20,000 teu containerships on order for OOCL Hong Kong-listed container line is latest to shake off its resistance to ordering mega ships, as Asia capacity war heats up

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APRIL 1, 2015
TSA's proposed minimum rates reflect strong demand to East and Gulf coasts Shipping lines in the eastbound Pacific announced Wednesday a schedule of minimum rates that appear to reflect strong demand for vessel space on all-water services to the East and Gulf coasts, and congestion issues on the West Coast. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a discussion agreement of 15 of the largest carriers... Port of Virginia deploys more equipment to cope with six-week-long backlog The Port of Virginia is rolling out additional equipment and breaking ground on a new cargo yard in an effort to relieve a now six-week-long container backlog on the waterfront. Since a winter storm shut down the port for four consecutive days over the Presidents' Day weekend in February, the port... US truck driver shortage getting worse, turnover figures show The U.S. truck driver shortage is getting worse, despite increases in driver pay and redoubled hiring and retention efforts by for-hire trucking companies, truckload driver turnover data released today by the American Trucking Associations indicate. The driver turnover rate at large truckload companies has been stuck at 90 percent or higher... European volume flat while Asia-Europe capacity rises Growth in containerized imports and exports through North Europe ports is expected to flatten out this year after solid increases in 2014, according to the North Europe Global Port Tracker report. The report, produced by Hackett Associates and the Bremen, Germany-based Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics, projects that North Europe... 2M partners Maersk, MSC add trans-Atlantic service 2M Alliance partners Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. have added a fourth westbound trans-Atlantic service as part of a global revamping of their east-west routes. The new ATL4 service will call Antwerp, Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, New York-New Jersey and Savannah. The new service will result in the deletion of those ports... Carrier contract rate benchmark ticks up amid east-west spot pricing drop A benchmark of contracted ocean freight rates has inched up, but doubts remain whether the uptick is sustainable considering beneficial cargo owners' resistance to pay more for poor service. Ocean contact rates on cargo moving on the two major east-west routes - Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific - increased 1 percent between November and... West Coast container volume plummets by nearly a quarter Container volumes at West Coast ports plummeted 24 percent in the first two months of the year compared to 2014 due work slowdowns by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, marine terminal congestion and the diversion of cargo to other ports. Numbers posted Wednesday on the website of the Pacific Maritime... Hapag-Lloyd software catches misdeclared hazmat shipments Hapag-Lloyd said it detected and prevented the shipment of 2,620 misdeclared shipments of dangerous goods last year - an average of more than 50 a week. The German container ship line said the misdeclared goods were detected by its new proprietary software that flags suspicious shipments and provides data to quantify... West Coast port congestion creates Panama Canal delays Officials at the Panama Canal say an "unusual" backlog of vessels on either side of the waterway is likely due to the lingering effects of U.S. West Coast port congestion more than a month after acrimonious labor disputes there came to a close. "The situation affected the weekly schedules of services... Intermodal's challenges as seen through a Fresno farewell As of Dec. 8, 2014, BNSF Railway ceased intermodal service at its Fresno, California ramp. BNSF believes the closure "will allow the railroad to increase the speed, frequency and reliability of service for shippers" by diverting business north to Stockton, or south to Los Angeles or San Bernardino. While the... US Coast Guard takes lead to address cyber risks at ports WASHINGTON - When Hurricane Sandy knocked out the primary and secondary communications systems of the Port of New York and New Jersey in 2012, terminal operators, pilots and others turned to older technologies to thwart the further hampering of operations. With landlines and information technology systems down, port workers communicated via VHF... Oakland port director plans ILWU-BCO forum for discussion Chris LytleThere is no more urgent question facing West Coast port directors in the aftermath of the devastating labor standoff than how to restore the trust of beneficial cargo owners. Yet with it being impossible for port directors to guarantee the reliability of the longshore workforce, finding a solution is... Capacity surge to pressure Asia-Europe freight rate Surging capacity on the Asia-North Europe route as carriers deploy more ultra-large vessels will intensify pressure on already vulnerable freight rates, according to Alphaliner.Total weekly capacity is set to increase by 9.1 percent in 2015, led by the O3 and CKYHE alliances which will both boost their cargo space by... Global air cargo soars on Chinese New Year, US port congestion Global air cargo traffic soared by 11.7 percent in February, driven largely by the timing of the Chinese lunar New Year and the congestion at U.S. West Coast ports, the International Air Transport Association reported. There was a surge in shipments in the weeks leading up to the New Year vacation... OOCL follows G6 partner MOL with 20,000-TEU ship order HONG KONG - The decision by Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL) to order six 20,000-TEU ships was widely expected and comes just three weeks after fellow G6 Alliance member MOL ordered six mega-vessels of its own.It will enable the G6 to deploy a string of 20,000-TEU vessels in the Asia-Europe...

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APRIL 1, 2015
New Golden Ocean debuts The shares of newly-swelled Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL) began trading on the Nasdaq and Oslo stock exchanges today, following the merger with Knightsbridge Shipping. Newbuild headed to Florida Holland America Line has unveiled the deployment of its forthcoming newbuilding, the 99,000-gt Koningsdam. US touts cruise rules The US Coast Guard says proposed security rules for the cruise sector would bring more uniform safety requirements across the industry with minimal costs. Iraq drops MMS case Iraq has withdrawn a lawsuit filed against Greece's Marine Management Services (MMS) in the court of Piraeus over Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) crude oil transportation. U-Ming stronger Taiwan's U-Ming has posted better profit for 2014 as revenue rose. HBC hires five handies Hamburg Bulk Carriers (HBC) has expanded its fleet with the charter of five handymaxes on long-term deals. Double deal for CPLP Capital Product Partners LP (CPLP) has secured employment for two tankers at improved rates. Ship sinks off Taiwan Rescuers are searching for 13 seafarers missing after their cargoship sank off Taiwan. Askins leaves Ince & Co High-profile casualty and piracy lawyer Stephen Askins is leaving Ince & Co for a new role at Tatham Macinnes. FSL gets firm rate First Ship Lease Trust (FSL) has sealed a firm long-term charter rate for one of its two crude oil tankers. Rickmers splashes $260m Germany's Rickmers Group has invested in three medium-size eco-containerships being built at South Korea's STX shipyard. Kherson loss widens Ukraine's Kherson Shipyard has reported a loss of UAH 566.67m ($24.16m) in 2014. Anek losses trimmed Anek Lines has cut its deficit for 2014 but also saw its revenue and itineraries fall. Condor gets bum rap Condor Ferries has opened itself up to some light-hearted ribbing online after posting an "embarrassing" safety rap video. Ocean Yield in tanker play Norway's Ocean Yield has moved into the tanker sector with a $306.8m deal to buy resales for charter to Navig8. Maersk boxship grounded A Maersk-owned containership that grounded off the Netherlands has been refloated with the assistance of six tugs. BWO stretches FPSO deal BW Offshore (BWO) has extended the contract for one of its five FPSOs working off Brazil. HSH slashes loan losses Germany's HSH Nordbank has returned to profit after cutting its shipping portfolio and slashing loan losses. Euronav confirms pay-out New York-listed Euronav has restored its dividend payments despite posting a loss in 2014. HRP open for business Newly created shipbroker Howe Robinson Partners (HRP) started trading on Wednesday, with its chairman Peter Kerr-Dineen expressing "high hopes" for the new venture. Sea Falcon terminated Deep Sea Supply has received a termination notice for one of its PSVs operating in the North Sea. Paragon results deteriorate Paragon Shipping has posted a fourth quarter loss of $10.2m pushing it to a full year loss of $51.8m figures released late Tuesday show. OOCL books mega boxships OOCL has ordered six 20,000-teu containerships at Samsung Heavy Industries, the shipowner has confirmed. LOOP reaches 10bn Louisiana Offshore Oil Port's (LOOP) offshore marine terminal has reached a new milestone offloading its ten billionth barrel of crude oil.

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APRIL 1, 2015
Baltimore ILA local approves contract NAFTA freight totals $89.3b in January Port of Virginia chips away at congestion Mode shift boosts February air freight volumes UTi reports $203 million loss for year Canada Post Group back in black Port of Mobile dedicates new steel facility Service Announcements: CMA CGM and CaroTrans Executive Moves: NATA, NTSB and Port of Cleveland LLamasoft acquires IBM supply chain products

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APRIL 1, 2015
Yemen ports remain closed amid security concerns It is unknown when they will reopen. Tanker sector encouraged to continue slow sailing Despite appeal of lower bunker fuel prices. IMO to vote on new Secretary-General Nominations have closed. Chemoil Adani: 'Business as usual' Bunker team has seen some senior members leave. Scientists warn recent drop in ship emissions won't last Says sector must find ways to cut CO2 output to contribute to global efforts. Another container line orders 20,000 TEU vessels Orient is following the example of Maersk and China Shipping Container Lines. More time for LNG 'green assessment' US project includes bunkering. Crude prices under pressure as Iran talks continue Any deal to lift sanctions would see more oil arriving in already oversupplied market. Container lines face threat of bankruptcy 'It is a very difficult industry to continue to make money in.' Correction: Total Lubmarine patent applied for in 2007 But only recently published online. Sea Asia: A showcase for maritime sector Takes place April 21 to 23. Brightoil fuel oil trading team shrinks Two team members have left the company, report says. Titan restructuring hits bunkering activities No revenue generated from two major customers during 2014, says company. Australia: State election clears way for new sulphur rules Authorities looking into ship-to-shore power installations. Rosneft gains full control over bunker tanker operator Authorities approve transaction. Bunker delivery unit to incorporate MFM technology Technology has been used in bunker operations in Myanmar. New hiring at GAC Bunker Fuels Former employee rejoins to take on new role. Report: Suez Canal expansion to finish early Work completed by July.

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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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