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January 13, 2015

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Over ILWU objections LA-LB aims for grey chassis pool in February Top 7 China ports post cargo rises on the Pearl, Yangtze, but not Bohai Rim DP World doubles investments to US$2 billion because oil prices fall Containership charter market gets off to strong start this year Southampton pilot who beached Singaporean ro-ro ship wins high praise Yang Ming takes in 4,662-TEUer, joins APL on China-Pakistan loop Kenyan dockers want Mombasa's 2nd terminal in transshipment role 8,100-TEU MOL Competence biggest ship to call at Port of Jacksonville United Kingdom Hydrographic Office unveils new digital mobile App Lithuanian Port Klaipeda 2014 volume up 1pc to 200,916 TEU Singapore seafarers can now apply for MPA rating certificates online Russia's 2nd airline Transaero bailed out, No 3 Utair needs help too Visakhapatnam domestic air cargo operations takes off next month Pentagon renews contracts for helicopter lift in Afghanistan till May

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JANUARY 12, 2015
APM Terminals Maasvlakte II expansion receives 18,300-TEU vessel Asia-Europe spot rates see sharp fall BCHAA successfully completes refresher course for Customs Rule 6 exam CMA CGM & Multiparques join together for terminal operation in Angola New ISSA President outlines priorities for the year ahead OOCL updates low sulphur fuel info Panamax boxship managers to face further challenges in 2015, say analysts South Carolina Ports Authority aims at exceeding industry expectations Car shipments decline as two-wheeler exports rise JN Port aims at improving upon the high of 2014 in current year Anti-dumping duty on pen drives opposed Bilateral engagements galore on sidelines of Vibrant Gujarat Summit Govt reduces export obligation period for rubber importers

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VW delivers nearly half million vehicles And the winner is... Shanghai Norbert Dentressangle splurging on new trucks Enhanced spare parts procurement website launched Saudi Airlines Cargo thrice weekly to Milan A favourable ro-mo year Oliver Wyman expands German transport team 'Grand architect' of Port Corpus Christi to retire Haropa steps up waterway connections New app simplifies processes for service technicians Cyprus Airways winds up operations Greenbrier invests in Brazilian railcar manufacturer Stena Line-Mann Lines cooperation

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JANUARY 12, 2015
Norman Atlantic seafarers "not presumed guilty" The pressing of charges against crew members of the Norman Atlantic ro-ro ferry, which suffered a devastating and fatal fire on 28 December, has been strongly criticised by some in the shipping industry. President of the International Federation of Shipmasters' Association (IFSMA), Captain Hans High winds hamper Hoëgh Osaka salvors Stranded car carrier Hoëgh Osaka dragged its anchor and suffered a minor collision in stormy weather over the weekend. More high winds forecast in the coming days are expected to extend efforts to right the vessel. Ho'gh Autoliners' PCTC was intentionally grounded outside Southampton after Shipping futures market bright in 2015 2015 will be a strong year for the futures market after a buoyant 2014, brokers SSY forecasted today. Mark Richardson head of SSY Futures Ltd said that the industry had experienced an "extended growth in Iron Ore derivatives". He also saw strong interest in CME Coking Coal futures, which achieved Call for Italian ports to specialise Michele Pappalardo, the president of the Italian ship agents association Federagenti, has called for greater specialisation by Italian ports. He said this was the fastest way to bridge the growing gap between the size and technological sophistication of the latest generation of deepsea cargo Hoegh Osaka owner praised by maritime charity A UK maritime charity has praised Hoegh Autoliners for the care of its crew after car transporter vessel Hoegh Osaka was dramatically grounded in the Solent off the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom on the evening of Saturday 3 January. Southampton port chaplain John Attenborough from the Mission CSSC-SSE fails to use stake sale to book proceeds Shanghai-listed CSSC Steel Structure Engineering (CSSC-SSE) has failed to dispose of its entire stake in a subsidiary by the end of 2014, which is meant to help the company return to profits for 2014. The proceeds from the sale of its stake in the subsidiary, identified as Shanghai Ruisu Enterprise Cheap oil provides relief for bulkers Plunging oil prices are good news for dry bulk carriers, which have been facing falling freight rates, said Precious Shipping's MD Khalid Hashim. While cheaper oil might mean cheaper fuel, Khalid thinks the real advantage is the boost to the world economy. "According to Deutsche Bank research, for Australia bans another ship for breaching MLC The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) announced on Friday that it had banned a third ship from Australian ports for breaching the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). The Indonesian-flagged multipurpose ship MV Meratus Sangatta has been refused entry to any port in Australia for three Ezra bags FPSO turret contract worth $110M Singapore-listed integrated offshore solutions provider, Ezra Holdings (Ezra) has secured a contract worth $110M from Jurong Shipyard of Singapore to supply an external turret mooring system for the Libra oil field's extended-well-test (EWT) FPSO vessel. The contract was signed between Ezra's ReCAAP identifies fuel-siphoning groups The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) assessed that there are at least three organised crime syndicates involved in fuel siphoning operation in Southeast Asia. According to its special report, one of the three groups is "less violent" as compared to the other two crime groups. The Prices down, exports up at Pilbara Ports Australia's Pilbara Port Authority announced another record for the six months ending December 2014, at the same time forecasting a new high for fiscal year 2015. Despite the price of iron ore sitting at a five-year low, the recently amalgamated port authority announced its Port Hedland and Dampier Wan Hai opens new Japan-Vietnam service Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines announced that it is to launch another Japan-Vietnam service, connecting Kansai and Haiphong, named Kansai Haiphong Service 2 (JSH2) with effect from 1 February 2015. Three 700teu-box ships will be deployed for the JSH2 with a port rotation of Hakata, Moji, Incheon,

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JANUARY 12, 2015
Rocket landing on spaceport barge: Close, but no cigar Meercat completes workboat for Scottish fish farm Tidewater Norwegian subsidiary takes delivery of PSV Feds face lawsuit on offshore fracking Horizon Lines to install scrubbers on three Alaska ships Micky Arison takes FCCA Executive Committee Chair Ezra wins $110 million FPSO turret mooring contract Weather slows Höegh Osaka salvage efforts Austal christens JHSV 5

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JANUARY 12, 2015
Mexican motor carriers net Ok for cross-border trucking services Yang Ming teaming with APL for Japan, Taiwan, Thailand run Boeing annouces sale of two 747-8 freighters Horizon Lines receives waiver for fuel sulfur content rule Mitsui O.S.K. Lines container ship runs aground in Tateyama Harbor

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JANUARY 12, 2015
Ships speed up to serve new dynamics of Europe to Asia trades Maersk Line says 2M network designed to meet changing cargo mix in one of the world's top container shipping corridors Tim Ponath joins NSB board Chief operating officer to run company with his father MSC takes second trio of Quantum-Scorpio mega boxships All six 19,154 teu Samsung series bareboat chartered to Geneva-based operator Global gas fleet expansion opens door to uncertainties LNG and LPG fleets are getting bigger Dorian LPG receives $761m of financing for VLGC newbuildings US-listed LPG player says finance commitments are a milestone as it builds large modern VLGC fleet Market shrugs off Libyan turmoil Fall in nation's oil output is having little effect on international prices APMT continues to invest in Apapa and Algeciras facilities 16 RTGs on order from Finnish manufacturer as part of container handling upgrade International Group set to reveal reinsurance programme details Some clubs known to favour increased retention NYK sale highlights divergence between asset values for product tankers and crude carriers Over past 12 months, medium range product tanker values have been flat, while crude carrier values have taken off Boskalis raises Fugro holding to 20% Dutch firm continues to deny possible takeover Asia-Europe box volumes pick up November sees container volumes heading to Europe increase on the back of restocking Maersk Tankers sells 19-year-old product tanker to make room for newer tonnage Third such sale from the Danish tanker owner in a matter of weeks Still no proper explanation for jet attack on Araevo, says owner Libyan warplane's rocket strike continues to baffle as first of two killed crewmen is buried The road ahead for First Ship Lease Trust The Singapore-listed trustee-manager faces a 2015 on firmer financial footing. Chief executive Alan Hatton discusses how FSL Trust plans to manage its better set of choices Wuchang Shipbuilding industry lands order for 16 AHTS vessels China's Shipbuilding conglomerate continues to explore Singapore offshore engineering market Shanghai International Port posts $1.1bn 2014 profit Company maintains a solid growth from an expanding container business and rising overseas financing Nature notes US laws to protect birds offer a warning over offshore wind turbines

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JANUARY 12, 2015
Carrier surcharge to boost shipper costs through Portland Importers and exporters who ship through the Port of Portland, Oregon, will experience higher costs next month because of work slowdowns by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Hapag-Lloyd, in an advisory to customers, said that effective Feb. 9 it will impose a surcharge of $85 per container on imports and... China bans US poultry, eggs, citing avian flu The Chinese government said it will ban imports of U.S. poultry and egg products because of recent detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza in backyard poultry and wild birds in the Pacific Northwest. China is a key export market for U.S. chicken, turkey and duck products. From January through November last... TIA's Voltmann: Shortage of drivers threatens crisis The type of loading dock sign that Voltmann says will scare off truckers and guarantee that a receiver will be cut off from already-tight capacityWarnings about U.S. truck driver shortages are on the verge of coming true, Robert Voltmann, president and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, told JOC.com. "It's finally... Shippers adjust supply chains to cope with congestion From port congestion and new ocean alliances to driver shortages and rail service worries, the global supply chain is more fragile than at any point in recent memory. Three shippers discuss how they're adjusting to the challenges. Even as they grow more optimistic about the economy and the outlook for demand... Year of the customer? 2014 was far from the first year to see waterfront labor issues disrupt cargo flows at U.S. ports. Nor was it the first year to see the formation of large vessel-sharing alliances, big ships, equipment dislocations, truck driver shortages, suspect rail service or unexpectedly strong growth in cargo volumes. Each has... TQL revenue passes $2 billion mark as big 3PLs get bigger Kerry Byrne has a good yardstick for the pace of economic recovery -- his company's rate of revenue growth. Truck freight broker Total Quality Logistics took in $2.1 billion in total revenue last year, only three years after TQL first passed the $1 billion revenue mark in 2011. In 2011, TQL... Rail congestion boosts St. Lawrence Seaway volume The St. Lawrence Seaway handled 40 million metric tons of cargo in 2014, its highest volume since 2008, as rail congestion caused grain exporters to ship more cargo by water. Grain traffic on the seaway topped 12 million tons, the highest volume since 2000 and an increase from 8.4 million tons... October 2015 Dates Announced for JOC Inland Distribution Conference NEWARK, N.J. - JOC Group Inc. today announced that its 2015 Inland Distribution Conference will take place in Memphis. The two-day event will examine forecasts and challenges of the transportation industry's intermodal and inland distribution business. JOC Inland will be held Oct. 6-8, 2015, timed to coincide with Memphis World Trade... Low-sulfur deadline extended for Horizon's Alaska ships The U.S. Coast Guard and Environmental Protection Agency have granted more time for installation of emission scrubbers on three Horizon Lines ships used in an Alaska service being acquired by Matson. Horizon received a conditional waiver from the low-sulfur fuel requirements of the North American Emissions Control Area, which limits sulfur... Late ship deliveries will add to 2015 overcapacity, Drewry warns HONG KONG - Drewry has estimated 100,000 TEUs of scheduled new container ship capacity did not arrive on time in 2014 and will spill into this year, increasing supply pressure on an already heavily over supplied industry. In its weekly Container Insight newsletter, Drewry said by the end of last year,... China's growing logistics needs drive demand for GLP warehouses HONG KONG - Global Logistic Properties has signed new lease agreements in China for 1.1 million square feet in the past two weeks as the Singapore-listed developer continues to expand its distribution and e-commerce network in the country. GLP today signed a new lease at a logistics park in Southern China... Year of the mega-alliances under way as Munkebo Maersk departs Dalian Munkebo Maersk, the line's 14th Triple-E vessel, loads up at Dalian Container Terminal at the weekend in this Maersk Line photo to launch the 2M Alliance's Asia-Europe service.HONG KONG - The 2M Alliance between Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. began in Dalian at the weekend when the brand new...

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JANUARY 12, 2015
Hafnia branded 'buy' A leading European investment bank has initiated research coverage of Hafnia Tankers. Top Ships shifts gears A Greek product tanker operator led by Evangelos Pistiolis has lined up a sale-and-leaseback deal for tonnage it chartered to Stena Weco. Box Ships boxship arrested A containership controlled by Greek operator Box Ships has landed at the centre of another legal battle involving OW Bunker. Big win for Berlian Laju Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) appears to be closing in on the final leg of a billion-dollar restructuring that began nearly three years ago. Horizon lands ECA waiver Horizon Lines of the US is moving forward with plans to install exhaust cleaning systems on three of its Jones Act containerships. MOL boxship runs aground A boxship operated by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has run aground in Tateyama Harbor, at Japan's Chiba Prefecture. Period deal for Paragon Paragon Shipping has found period employment for one of its panamax bulkers, brokers say. Suspicion falls on crews Piracy reporting body ReCaap has warned that the increasing frequency of bunker theft from tankers in Asia indicates inside information is being passed to organised gangs. Weather worries High winds are expected to peak on Wednesday evening, something that could further disrupt the salvage of the Hoegh Osaka off the UK. Diana ties up two Diana Shipping has announced two further charters for its fleet from Vroon and Glencore. Maersk Tankers sells again Maersk Tankers has sold a third medium range tanker in quick succession, brokers say. Dorian nets $761m package Dorian LPG has lined up a $761m package to complete funding of its VLGC newbuilding orderbook. Crewman lost A Filipino seafarer has died after falling from a Greek-managed bulker off Denmark. Dry bulk at peak pessimism Capesize rates finally took a turn for the better today amid suggestions the dry cargo market had reached peak pessimism. Finnlines buys ro-ro pair Finnlines has put pen to paper on the acquisition of two ro-ro vessels to be deployed in the company's North Sea service. Nowacki buys into Box Ships Nowacki Capital Management has emerged as a major investor in Michael Bodouroglou's Box Ships. Unipec stays number one China's Unipec remained the biggest charterer of crude tankers in 2014, but Vitol moved into the top three. Double boost for Dof Norway's Dof has added more guaranteed revenue with charter extensions for two supply ships. Weber shows VL storage sums Interest in floating storage contracts has helped lift VLCC time charter activity to an 18 month high, according to data from Charles R Weber. Profit warning hits shares A profit warning issued last Friday by Cosco Corp (Singapore) has had an immediate impact, with shares reaching their lowest price level since August 2011. BlueMountain buys more Andrew Feldstein's BlueMountain Capital has grown its major shareholding in Teekay spin-off Tanker Investments Ltd. Boskalis buys more Dutch owner Royal Boskalis Westminster has increased its holding in offshore shipping company Fugro, but reiterated it should not be viewed as indicating a likely offer. Wuchang lands big order China's Wuchang Shipbuilding has won a major order for 16 offshore ships from an unnamed Singapore owner. Ferry fleet for sale France's Groupe Eurotunnel has put its ro-pax business MyFerryLink up for sale after being barred from operating from Dover. Maersk Broker sells agency Maersk Broker has completed the sale of its agency business to compatriot Shipping.dk. ULCC reactivating A ULCC that has been laid up for almost a year is being reactivated after being fixed on time-charter by a trader for storage. Euronav pair cut stakes Euronav's two largest shareholders have reduced their interest in the Belgian tanker owner. Three dead in sinking Three people have died and another 12 are missing after a ferry sank off Cape Verde in Africa. Ro-pax blaze out A new inspection of the burnt-out ro-ro Norman Atlantic is taking place in Italy after the fire on board was finally extinguished. Western wins ro-ro Bangladesh's Western Marine Shipyard has won a new ferry order from Uganda. Polarcus recruits Starr Dubai-based Polarcus has named seismic industry veteran Rod Starr as its new chief executive. Qatargas in Thai first Qatargas has delivered the first cargo of LNG to Thailand under a long-term sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with PTT Ltd. Tug hits Hoegh Osaka One of the tugs working on the salvage of the Hoegh Osaka has collided with the vessel over the weekend.

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JANUARY 12, 2015
FTR: Fuel prices and regulation suspension helping trucking industry Prince Rupert terminals set individual records while overall volume declines St. Lawrence Seaway hits post-recession highs APM Terminals continues equipment investments at Algeciras and Apapa Falling oil prices make slow steaming less attractive Horizon Lines secures pollution waiver for Alaska ships Imports forecast to increase at U.S. ports in 2015 GAC starts new cold chain warehousing service near Jakarta Artemus provides Japan, Panama Canal filing solutions

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JANUARY 12, 2015
Tanker oil spills reach five-year low The average for 2010-2014 fell to 1.8 large spills per year, ITOPF says. MOL-operated vessel runs aground in Japan Firm says 'there was no pollution as a result of the accident'. 'Choice between the devil and the deep blue sea' Shipping lines face slow steaming dilemma. Ex-OW man to face charges in Italy On fictitious fuel deliveries. Norwegian firm takes delivery of modern PSV Vessel offers low fuel consumption and reduced air emissions. Box lines to get most out of softer bunker prices But no direct link between prices and freight rates. Crude prices take another tumble Singapore bunker premium firms on the back of 'low flat prices. Scrubbers to be installed on LPG carriers Vessels will be trading mainly in the North European ECA. Pirate attacks target bunkers A total of 23 siphoning incidents took place between 2011 to 2014. US firm to buy newbuild bunker tanker Newbuilding to be delivered later this year. Titan Petrochemicals extends management contract Firm could regain trading status on HKSE this year. Troubled shipping firm in move to cut bunker costs Jobs will go from company's head office in Bergen. Leonard rejoins Cockett In same role as he held at OW Bunker for a few months prior to bankruptcy. US shipping group wins ECA waiver As it pursues $18 million scrubber project. Turkey's bunker association elects new board Eraydin will serve as president for the third time. Progress on wind-powered hybrid boxship Vessel due to enter service within the next five years. Bunker smuggling vessel 'explodes' Incident involved fishing vessel in disputed waters. Methanol 'consistently less expensive than MGO' Cost of building vessels with methanol flex fuel capability 'modest' compared to other alternative fuels, Methanex tells Bunkerworld. COSCO scraps 17 boxships, bulkers Fetching $51.2 million.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

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

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Edinburgh

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

SHIPPING

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

Nantes

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

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

Odessa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

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

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

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

Tarragona

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

PORTS

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

Alexandria, Egypt

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

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

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

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

Bern

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

CRUISES

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

Shanghai

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

TRADE

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

Paris

PORTS

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

Tangier

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

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

Beijing

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Naples

Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

LAW

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

SHIPPING

New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted

London

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste/Pouancé

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

SHIPPING

After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss

Haifa

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

LAW

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

Washington

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

TRADE

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

Strasbourg/Brussels

An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

PIRACY

IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Paris/Frankfurt/Havana

Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions

PORTS

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

Klaipeda

It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

CRUISES

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

Los Angeles

Revenues up 17.5%

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

NEWS

Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship

Purfleet/Vlissingen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

Revenues down 16.8%

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Five million passengers almost reached

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Monthly record in March

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion

San Donato Milanese

Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises

PORTS

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

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders

Rome

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

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

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

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

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

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

SEAFARERS

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

Procida

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Athens

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

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

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

PORTS

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

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

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

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

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

Marina di Carrara

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

MEETINGS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

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

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

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

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

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

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

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

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

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

Islamabad

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

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Hoofddorp

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

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

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

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

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

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association

Genoa/Rome

Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value

PORTS

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

Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi

Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC

SHIPPING

Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships

Taipei

They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International

SHIPPING

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

Busan

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

SEAFARERS

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

Verona

Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

JOBS

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

Genoa

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business

Monk

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport

Nola/Milan

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

PORTS

Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports

Podgorica

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

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

Turin/Geneva

MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market

PORTS

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

Ancona

Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council

SHIPPING

Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Port Newark

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal

Rome

The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

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

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service

Geneva

Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.

SEAFARERS

The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.

Genoa

He will remain in office for three years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bologna

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Luxembourg

The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo

Geneva

Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027

COMPANIES

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

Trieste

He takes over from Gianluca Madriz

PORTS

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

Cagliari

The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter

SHIPYARDS

Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard

Dakar/Gorinchem

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

COMPANIES

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

Florence/Valencia

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

SHIPYARDS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Helsinki

Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation

PORTS

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

Messina

The assignment lasts four years

ACCIDENTS

Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz

Seoul

The accident did not cause any casualties.

SHIPPING

DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates

Copenhagen

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

MEETINGS

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

Ravenna

INDUSTRY

Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

Delivery of a recognition plaque

SHIPPING

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

Monk

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

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