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March 2, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL to grow network of terminals, may expand to Europe
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines is aiming to expand its network of nine terminals, including the possible establishment of terminals in Europe, after it recently announced its first China facility in Qingdao.
  • Q3 profit of Msia's MISC jumps to RM944.5m
    MALAYSIA's MISC Bhd, the world's biggest owner of liquefied natural gas tankers, said third-quarter profit rose helped by ship sales and demand for oil and gas facilities.
  • Sea freight futures seen growing to US$150b in 5 years
    THE global sea freight derivatives market could grow to around US$150 billion in the next three to five years, but issues over transparency and liquidity continue to frustrate expansion, market participants say.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Fire-fighting system on ship rendered virtually useless
    A SINGAPORE-flagged vessel had its Halon 1301 fixed fire extinguishing system rendered virtually useless during an engine room fire two years ago because the fire had prevented the crew from shutting off the ventilation opening to the engine room.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL to grow network of terminals, may expand to Europe
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines is aiming to expand its network of nine terminals, including the possible establishment of terminals in Europe, after it recently announced its first China facility in Qingdao.
  • Q3 profit of Msia's MISC jumps to RM944.5m
    MALAYSIA's MISC Bhd, the world's biggest owner of liquefied natural gas tankers, said third-quarter profit rose helped by ship sales and demand for oil and gas facilities.
  • Sea freight futures seen growing to US$150b in 5 years
    THE global sea freight derivatives market could grow to around US$150 billion in the next three to five years, but issues over transparency and liquidity continue to frustrate expansion, market participants say.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Fire-fighting system on ship rendered virtually useless
    A SINGAPORE-flagged vessel had its Halon 1301 fixed fire extinguishing system rendered virtually useless during an engine room fire two years ago because the fire had prevented the crew from shutting off the ventilation opening to the engine room.

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL 2006 net profit plunges 57pc
  • Evergreen upgrades online reporting services
  • HK hosts terminal operations conference and exhibition
  • Shortage of sailors becomes acute for Korean lines
  • DHL to invest heavily in the Middle East
  • Seattle extends benefits to Teamsters' domestic partners
  • Airbus to lay off 10,000 in massive corporate restructuring
  • Malaysia Airlines back in the black in 2006
  • Qantas turns to GEnx engine for its 787 fleet

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Aaras Container Line inks NVOCC agency pact with Aaras Shipping & Logistics
  • RFL deftly executes project cargo delivery in record time
  • Eagle Maritime Group adjudged second best supporter of CSAV
  • Zim opens own office at vizag
  • ABG Shipyard delivers AHTS vessel to UAE co.
  • GE Shipping takes delivery of product tanker
  • S. S. Hussain appointed JNPT Chairman
  • Import duty waiver slashes capital dredging costs
  • Jumbo (BCN) rakes at CONCOR's DRT CFS attract huge trade support
  • 5 more years for textile cos to avail of technology upgradation fund scheme
  • Orissa unveils new policy to attract industries
  • Karnataka to set up SEZs in Tier-II cities
  • Economic thrust was vital-says IMC chief
  • SAD departure to make edible oils cheaper
  • Infrastructure development proposals innovative, feels CII chief
  • Fieo identifies positive aspects
  • Excise sop to SSIs inadequate-AIAI
  • CIAe cites cause for concerns
  • MAIT chalks IT up

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Samskip boosts its coverage of the Baltic and North Sea
  • Fraport wants to save
  • Neuss-Düsseldorf ports witness increasing throughput
  • Correos opened new sorting and distribution centre

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Interferry offers assistance to Indonesia
  • Golden Ocean profit down
  • Panama Canal gets busier
  • Strong Q4 for Golar

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Foss Maritime to build hybrid tug
  • Aker Innovation formed to eye new projects
  • Austal confirms ten ferry order from Macau
  • TBS orders tweendeckers in China
  • Rochester fast ferry on the move
  • Panama Canal demand grows

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Bunker fuel spill reported at Port of Seattle grain terminal
  • Panama Canal Authority releases first quarter numbers
  • Overseas Shipholding looks to buy lightering business from Heidmar
  • NAFTA partners see decline in surface transportation totals
  • New academic dean appointed at US Merchant Marine Academy

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Greeks splurge on capesize newbuilds
    GREEK owners close to finalising a $1bn binge of capesize newbuilding orders.
  • Survey points to Greek flag recovery
  • Report sparks off heated debate at Erika trial
    CIVIL claimant and defence lawyers trade blows after report shows BP declined to approve vessel for its use.
  • Golar eyes logistics spin-off
    JOHN Fredriksen's company is considering spinning off its logistic investments and projects into a separate company.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Indonesia targets lax ferry safety
    JAKARTA 01 March ' Indonesia's president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, has warned ferry operators there will be stricter penalties for lax safety practices
  • NEMO ' the new French weapon
    CMA CGM Australia's apparently premature 'new service' announcement has left New Zealand service partners shell-shocked and apparently even surprised the Line's HQ
  • Golden Ocean upbeat on more Chinese growth
    FREDRIKSEN-controlled dry bulk shipping venture Golden Ocean has reported a 2006 profit less than that of 2005, but retains an optimistic outlook based on growth in China
  • MCA takes on new SAR helicopters
    THE UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency is upgrading its search and rescue operations by taking delivery of new S-92 Sikorsky helicopters
  • Fish 'n ships talks 'positive'
    THE strong feelings of the Shetland Islands' fish industry about NorthLink Ferries following last week's delays have been eased after talks between the two parties
  • Ship sale keeps Birka in black
  • Passage plans must be monitored
  • Grounded bulker off Baltimore
  • House approves investment bill
  • Eagle Bulk flies higher
  • CSAV posts $58M loss for 2006
  • Golar 4Q soars on rate spike
  • CMA CGM takes Cheng Lie
  • FFA loss hits DryShips
  • Macquarie and Hochtief vie for HHLA

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • California to get new container fee bill
    Activist politician Lowenthal plans to re-introduce a bill calling for a $30 per-box fee to help pay for pollution-reducing measures in California.
  • Senate rejects scan-all container proposal
  • Matson, J.B. Hunt partner on guaranteed China services
  • ILA, Evergreen agree on port captains' contract
  • Rotterdam hit by protest
  • Dominican Republic joins CAFTA
  • South Atlantic Chassis Pool adds locations
  • Seagirt tops mark
  • ANL returns to Europe
  • DP World out of Hamburg stevedore bidding
  • CMA CGM makes offer for Taiwan carrier

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Interview: CMA CGM expects to earn back cost of Cheng Lie acquisition in five to six years
    CMA CGM, which offered to acquire Taiwan's Cheng Lie Navigation (CNC) yesterday, is confident of recovering its $T5.2bn (US$158m) investment and profiting from the business within five to six years.
  • Only Macquarie and Hochtief left on HHLA stake shortlist
    The Hamburg Senate confirmed today that 49.9% of HHLA would go to either Macquarie or Hochtief, following exclusion of the other pretenders, although the IPO option is still open.
  • Smit Rotterdam harbour towage strike continues past initial 24 hours
  • APMM's Odense yard tried to secure orders from Maersk competitors
  • US House passes bill on foreign takeover vetting
  • Hamburg Sud's Trident goes weekly
  • China Shipping suspends share trading for multi-modal co-operation announcement
  • Slow volume growth holds back Jakarta port investment
  • HMM and Heung-A to add Colombo to CIX service
  • AAL revises Asia-Australia services
  • Bangladesh adviser regime decides on New Mooring privatisation
  • Maersk moots direct calls at projected Cai Mep deepwater port

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Why TK is more than OK
    Veteran analyst says Teekay Shipping -- or is it Teekay Corp? -- has left behind its former peers in the tanker sector and deserves to be treated better.
  • Eagle raises $102m
    Dry bulk operator prices secondary shares offering at $18.95, market sources indicate.
  • Samudera sings the blues
    Indonesian liner and tanker player hit by higher costs and lower freight rates in 2006.
  • SSW continues to fall
    Investors slice another chunk off Seaspan's share price as it unveils a full-year profit of $35m.
  • Bulker grounds off US
    Baumarine-chartered panamax loaded with coal stranded in Chesapeake Bay as officials wait for high tide to re-float.
  • Platou snaps up more ACM
    Oslo broker now holds nearly 6.5% of its London counterpart.
  • Norwegian ship leaks in Elbe
    Rapid response from German authorities as heavy fuel oil leaks from chemical tanker in River Elbe.
  • Palmali back at Russian yard
    Turkish owner order series of 10 small tankers at MNP Group's Krasnoye Sormovo.
  • AAS still waiting for returns
    Annual revenues kept to a minimum at Aker American Shipping as it waits for OSG ships to roll out of yard.
  • Hang on!
    JP Morgan docks Ship Finance recommendation after Frontline plan to offload remaining stake.
  • Nepline losses widen
    Higher costs and lower revenues hurt Malaysian tanker owner in 2006.
  • Duo bail out Viktor Lenac
    Uljanik and Tankerska Plovidba to become shareholders in bankrupt Croatian yard after debt deal.
  • Olsen upgrades FSO
    Knock Nevis is set to take on 450,000 barrels/day as Maersk ramps up Qatar activity.
  • Ocean Tankers reverses loss
    Cypriot-listed tanker owner says goodbye to red ink in first result since listing.
  • All good for Golar
    Record fourth quarter result boosts annual profit for John Fredriksen's gas shipping venture.
  • Tallink sells fast ferry
    Estonian operator offloads Autoexpress 3 to Jordan's Arab Bridge.
  • Golden to pay dividend
    Fredriksen bulker outfit to start quarterly payouts as fourth quarter profits move in to the black.
  • Penguin turns it round
    Singapore shipowner and shipyard operator gets back in the black for 2006.
  • Casualty hurts HUBLine
    Cost of repairs plus vessel downtime dent profits at Malaysian intra-Asian boxship player.
  • Austal solves mystery
    The anonymous company behind 10 fast ferry orders at Australian yard is...
  • Courage rides BDI rise
    Higher freight rates, fleet capacity and utilization boost results at Singapore-listed bulker player.
  • Disposals lift MISC
    Malaysian owner sees 18.5% rise in third quarter profits, but only thanks to the aframaxes it sold.
  • Deeper into the red
    Canada's BC Ferries see profits slip further into negative territory due to seasonal slowdown.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • CMA CGM bids for Taiwan's CNC
  • WTSA raising agricultural rates
  • Hamburg Sud making Trident weekly
  • MISC's profit rises after vessel sales
  • Intermarine receives third heavy-lift ship from ENVC
  • COSCO partners with leading Chinese energy company
  • Nordana ending direct calls at Fos
  • NYK receives bulk ship
  • HJ Lines to start freight-ferry service between Wales, Ireland
  • Airbus cutting 10,000 jobs
  • FedEx completes buyout of Chinese joint venture
  • UPS drops 194 employees in cost-saving move
  • Silverjet offering "carbon neutral" cargo service
  • Celadon buys Va.-based Warrior Xpress
  • Intercontainer-Interfrigo names Wintgens director of operations
  • Specter of 100% container exams looms again in Senate
  • Mexico challenges China subsidies at WTO
  • Kuehne + Nagel looking to expand Russian footprint
  • Chinese Coca-Cola bottlers select Descartes
  • Globe Express' Canadian unit opens Montreal office
  • iGPS picks up Wal-Mart executive
  • Panama Canal tonnage rises
  • Hutchison building new Ecuador port
  • $10 million opening bid set for Batangas port
  • Tacoma port names Fabulich chairman

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Norwegian chemcarrier leaks fuel oil in Elbe
    Norwegian Anders Utkilen chemical tanker Fostraum, 2,900 DWT and built 1991, leaked fuel oil into the River Elbe at Butzfleth ...
  • Sharp increase in pay-outs from Swedish morgage bank
    The Swedish Ship Mortgage Bank paid out SEK 1,790 million (EUR 193 million) in new loans last year, up by ...
  • Better for Birka Line in 2006
    The turnover of Birka Line Abp was EUR 94.70 million in 2006 compared to 115.46 million in the previous year ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Bunker spill clean up underway
    Agencies swinging into operation after Puget Sound accident yesterday.
  • Marketing manager moves on
    Lubeoil Manager and Bunker Trader at Turkish company resigns.
  • 2006 a 'momentous year' for Aegean
    Q4 and annual results show growth in the year Aegean bagged $185.2 from IPO to continue expansion.
  • Singapore: Stocks of residual fuels down, distillates up
  • ARA market firms further
  • Court doubles bill for diesel spill
    New Zealand-based firm ordered to cover costs of cleanup works resulting from a diesel spill in 2005.
  • New bunker firm starts in Australia
    Independent bunker trading firm has established an office in Sydney this year.
  • High bunker costs cut STX Pan Ocean profit
    Singapore-listed bulker owner blames high bunker costs and losses in derivatives trading for its 2006 profit cut.
  • Crude up after US inventory report
    Oil prices up slightly after US inventory data and Iran's intention to continue pursuing its nuclear research.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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.
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%
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
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.
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
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
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.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
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
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
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
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
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.
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
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
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
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.
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%)
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
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
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
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
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
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.
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
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
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.
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
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
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
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
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.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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
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
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
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
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
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
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.
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
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
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
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
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
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
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
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
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
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
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
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
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.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
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.
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