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November 21, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China Shipping to raise up to US$2.4b in Shanghai share sale
    China Shipping Container Lines Co, Asia's second-largest cargo-box carrier, may raise as much as US$2.4 billion selling shares in Shanghai to buy ships as the country's booming exports fuel sea-freight traffic.
  • Newcastle coal port capacity may be based on rail contracts
    Xstrata plc and rival coal producers using Australia's Newcastle port may get allocations for 2008 export capacity based on their rail transportation contracts after failing to agree on a method of sharing capacity.
  • STX plunges as six execs are indicted
    STX Shipbuilding Co, the world's fifth-largest shipyard, plunged in Seoul trading after six executives at a unit were indicted for allegedly stealing technology from a rival.
Strait Talk
  • Hard to not take pilot's lead
    TWO hundred tonnes of bunker oil does not constitute a big oil spill, one would have thought. But a lot depends on where fate chooses to let such a relatively small amount of this lifeblood of modern civilisation leak into the environment.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China Shipping to raise up to US$2.4b in Shanghai share sale
    China Shipping Container Lines Co, Asia's second-largest cargo-box carrier, may raise as much as US$2.4 billion selling shares in Shanghai to buy ships as the country's booming exports fuel sea-freight traffic.
  • Newcastle coal port capacity may be based on rail contracts
    Xstrata plc and rival coal producers using Australia's Newcastle port may get allocations for 2008 export capacity based on their rail transportation contracts after failing to agree on a method of sharing capacity.
  • STX plunges as six execs are indicted
    STX Shipbuilding Co, the world's fifth-largest shipyard, plunged in Seoul trading after six executives at a unit were indicted for allegedly stealing technology from a rival.
Strait Talk
  • Hard to not take pilot's lead
    TWO hundred tonnes of bunker oil does not constitute a big oil spill, one would have thought. But a lot depends on where fate chooses to let such a relatively small amount of this lifeblood of modern civilisation leak into the environment.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL, 'K' Line add Qingdao to Asia-Mexico, South America service
  • BIFA blasts Far Eastern Freight Conference congestion surcharge
  • Maersk Line named best container shipping line of 2007
  • Sinotrans Shipping Hong Kong IPO expected to raise US$1.4 billion
  • IMO states concern, but rejects 'ocean fertilisation' scheme as too risky
  • Fesco sees challenges as opportunities in Russia's container market
  • Asean exports to China rise, but intra-Asean trade falls: study
  • NVOCC GGL Line launches direct Singapore-Bangalore service
  • JNPT to invest US$1.78 billion in the Indian box port's infrastructure
  • New carrier Northeast Airlines' first flight takes off from Shenyang to Harbin
  • United Airlines to launch Guangzhou-San Francisco daily service next June
  • Weak airfreight, restructuring costs shrink BALtrans profit 45pc

Exim Indiaweb site
  • INTTRA ACT SI introduced to help shippers to manage instructions via web for improved work flow
  • India-China trade to cross $ 50 bn by 2010'envoy
  • 8 respond to wheat import tender
  • Investments in Egypt to touch $ 1.5 bn-CII
  • Vigilance Awareness Week observed at JN Port
  • Ship carrying palm oil arrives at Cochin Port
  • VPT chief confident of retaining numero uno status
  • MICT sets yet another gross crane rate record
  • Mormugao Port handles record cargo traffic
  • India Inc told to gear up for further rupee appreciation
  • Govt to set up investment regions for textile sector
  • Direct tax collections surge 42.9 pc
  • Employees biggest contributors to Indian exchequer-Report
  • Centre to shortly notify Navi Mumbai SEZ

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New MD for Aviapartner subsidiary
  • Evergreen to provide new South East Asia-Australia service
  • AirBridge Cargo takes delivery of first B747-400ER freighter
  • Qatar Airways evaluates use of synthetic jet fuels
  • P&O Ferrymasters partnering Callitsis Greece
  • DHL Switzerland complies with ISO and SQAS standards
  • Czechia/Slovakia: transport ministers want a single company
  • Egypt to host 3rd Trans Middle East 2007 conference

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2007
  • GL launches C02 Index
  • UK shippers' anger at FEFC surcharge
  • New warnings on size of orderbook
  • Horizon Lines lowers expectations

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2007
  • Court of Justice ruling delivers blow to shipping
    INTERTANKO-led coalition lose first round of legal battle to overturn EU ship-source pollution directive.
  • EU forced into rethink of sanctions for polluters
  • Bahamas shipyard lands record $50m contract
    YARD wins contract to repair Dockwise vessel Mighty Servant 3 that sank off Angola last year.
  • Acquisition-hungry GL readies war chest
    CLASSIFICATION society prepared to lavish huge sums of money on acquisitions as it extends range of services.
  • Russia broadens its gas horizons
    PLANS to seize a larger share of Western markets depend on key offshore infrastructure projects going ahead.
  • Signs of urgency
    THE current political climate on climate change requires the maritime industry to act willingly and with alacrity.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2007
  • EU Pollution directive dented
    INTERTANKO'S challenge to the EU's Ship Source Pollution Directive has achieved a very limited success
  • ICC predicts economic downturn
    THE global economy is expected to lose momentum in all major regions during the last quarter of the year, according to the latest ICC/Ifo World Economic Survey
  • EU threat to Croatian yards
    THE Croatian shipbuilding industry is under threat of significant change because of the high level of subsidy it receives, according to a Bloomberg report
  • Russia bans ships in Sea of Azov
    A BAN has been ordered on movement into the Sea of Azov or Black Sea of dry-cargo vessels of the type that foundered and sank on November 11
  • India rice ban benefits Thailand
    THAILAND is eyeing an export opportunity now that its main rival India has scaled back on shipments of rice to Africa
  • Philippines wants half of newbuilds
  • Aker adds JP Morgan to advisors
  • Extortion claimed as breaker vanishes
  • Fuel cost shock from revised MARPOL
  • Fuel storm darkens Horizon
  • Monster ferry to munch up La Manche
  • Precious seeks loans for new ships
  • Fuel cost to force design changes
  • Woodside in Taiwan LNG deal
  • GL armed for billion-euro takeovers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2007
  • "K" Line files complaint with FMC
    Japan's largest ocean carrier alleges it was required to make "royalty payments" and "association dues" to two shipper associations.
  • Global economic slowdown seen in short term
  • Teamsters ratify UPS pact
  • U.S. ranchers resist easing of Canadian beef ban
  • NAFTA trade sets record
  • DHS says Customs improperly awarded contract
  • Construction progresses at MOL/TraPac Jaxport terminal
  • Cargolux adds second gateway in Kazakhstan
  • DP World expands IPO
  • More TWIC sites added
  • Horizon Lines trims guidance

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2007
  • LMIU publishes latest Bunker News directory
  • GL recommends slower speed again
  • BIFA slates FEFC
  • CSCL becomes number fifteen for TSA
  • K Line and MOL upgrade 'Andes' and 'CWL' services

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2007
  • Intertanko still standing
    Peter Swift pledges to fight on despite adverse legal opinion on ship source pollution.
  • K Line takes on shippers
    In a bid to block arbitration, US Federal Maritime Commission complaint alleges fashion shippers group violates Shipping Law.
  • EC claims round one?
    Shipping's hopes of overturning the European directive on ship-source pollution dented by top court advisor.
  • Shipyard owner sued
    Shipyard owner faces a racketeering lawsuit after a connected shipbreaker disappears from the Baltimore yard.
  • Aker considers 'strategic options'
    Oslo-listed yard brings in JP Morgan as a financial advisor as it mulls its future in the wake of STX deal.
  • Cruiseship jumper found
    The body of a Dutch woman who disappeared from a Discovery Cruise Lines ship at the weekend has been found in Florida.
  • Ampal seals Gadot deal
    Israeli investment vehicle splashes $88.5m for controlling stake in compatriot chemical tanker owner.
  • Canada rounds up seven
    Teekay aframax among ships which failed port state safety checks during October.
  • Armada v Armada
    Danish Bulker and tanker operator sues California shipmanager for trading with the same name.
  • Sun Cat hits pylon
    Australian owner Sunferries' ship loses power off Magnetic Island, damaging hull.
  • AMSA under fire
    Safety bureau feeling the heat after allowing a leaking boxship to pass through the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Second chance for Servant
    Grand Bahama yard to "reinstate" Dockwise vessel that sank off Angola last year.
  • Asbestos tests for ferry workers
    Canada's Atlantic Marine agrees to checks after toxic material found on board Atlantic Freighter.
  • Hamworthy up again
    UK gas carrier systems maker pushes up profits as revenues jump in first six months.
  • Fuel dampens Horizon
    US-flag boxship owner slashes earnings projections as the company feels the sting of rising bunker costs.
  • Pool prescription
    Aon diagnoses deductible disease as chronic ailment of P&I market.
  • Fredriksen thwarted in tax battle
    Tanker owner's Geveran loses compensation claim against Norway for late repayment of cash owed.
  • Woori plans $300m fund
    South Korean bank launches newbuilding fund which could bring annual returns of 17.5%.
  • Power to the yard people
    South Korea moots idea of supplying electricity for new joint shipyard in the North.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2007
  • China Shipping to join TSA
  • BIFA takes swing at FEFC
  • Horizon Lines downgrades expectations for 4th quarter, year
  • NWA Cargo's fuel surcharge to increase
  • Kjartansson, long-time air cargo executive, dies
  • Congress to vote on cross-border truck plan de-funding
  • House lawmakers seek answers on CSDs, GTX
  • Secure Freight pilot analyzes scan-all impact
  • White House review of "10+2" said to move forward
  • Report: Global contract logistics market grew 10% in 2006
  • Ficker steps down as NIT League chief
  • Rangel seeks ITC help on Caribbean trade
  • USDA issues final rule of Florida citrus
  • Counterfeit clothing ring busted
  • White House homeland security advisor resigns
  • C-TPAT conference scheduled for New Orleans
  • DP World increases size of stock offering
  • Spain's Dragados to enter U.S. port market in Port Freeport, Texas
  • Longview port looking to complete grain project
  • Montreal plans 5% tariff increases
  • ICTSI names Gonzalez named VP, general manager for Manila terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2007
  • Manning crisis for anchor handlers
    An acute manning crisis is developing for the 50 new anchor handling vessels due from the yards to Norwegian owners in the next two years. 100 complete crews are required to man these vessels. Norwegian owners are currently operating around ...
  • Fund raisin for new ferry for Bornholm-Poland service
    Bornholm-based NeKo Seaways is in the process of raising fund for the building of a new ferry for the service between Nexø and Kolobrzeg in Poland. The new company is not only working with professional investors, but are also ...
  • The EU attacks IMO
    The European Commission attacks IMO (International Maritime Organization) ' according to Commission vice president Margot Wallstr'm the organisation needs to do more to fight climate change. ' I think they are lagging behind and the have not been very helpful, she said ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2007
  • Rotterdam fuel oil barges close sharply higher
    Crude rally pushes prices up during closing trade.
  • O.W. Bunker orders two new tankers
    Company pushing ahead with its growth strategy.
  • Tankers to get Kerch Strait priority
    Russia and Ukraine agree on temporary regulations for ship passage through the Kerch Strait.
  • Clean-up continues in Kerch Strait
    Costs mounting in wake of major fuel oil spill, more than 8,000 tonnes of oily waste recovered.
  • US worries hit container shipping lines
    Share prices dip as concerns grow about a slowdown in the US economy.
  • ARA market stays firm
  • Singapore: Buyers grab bunkers
    Buyers resurfaced after recent bull run ran out of steam.
  • Storms shut Romanian ports
    Another two vessels collide in the Kerch Strait.

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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
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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
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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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