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March 14, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MPA's new job portal puts the shine on maritime careers
    The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) is turning to the Internet to attract younger people to the maritime industry. MPA yesterday launched a one-stop job portal called Maritimecareers.com.sg at its quarterly NetworkONE networking reception.
  • PSA's HR head named Best 'Human Resources Leader'
    Port operating giant PSA International recently added another feather to its cap when its global head for human resources and corporate affairs Caroline Lim was named Best 'Human Resources Leader' by an industry magazine.
  • First of world's biggest LNG tankers set for delivery
    The first of the world's largest tankers for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is due to be delivered on time by the end of the Northern summer, an executive at Gaztransport & Technigaz SA said.
  • Asia medium-range tanker rates rise on China's demand for diesel
  • French port union wants no-privatisation guarantee
Admiralty Casebook
  • Ruling on deadfreight overturned
    THE English Court of Appeal last week overturned a High Court decision that a vessel owner was not entitled to 'deadfreight' from a voyage charterer because the vessel was unable to load all the cargo offered by the charterer because of draft restrictions at the berth.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MPA's new job portal puts the shine on maritime careers
    The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) is turning to the Internet to attract younger people to the maritime industry. MPA yesterday launched a one-stop job portal called Maritimecareers.com.sg at its quarterly NetworkONE networking reception.
  • PSA's HR head named Best 'Human Resources Leader'
    Port operating giant PSA International recently added another feather to its cap when its global head for human resources and corporate affairs Caroline Lim was named Best 'Human Resources Leader' by an industry magazine.
  • First of world's biggest LNG tankers set for delivery
    The first of the world's largest tankers for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is due to be delivered on time by the end of the Northern summer, an executive at Gaztransport & Technigaz SA said.
  • Asia medium-range tanker rates rise on China's demand for diesel
  • French port union wants no-privatisation guarantee
Admiralty Casebook
  • Ruling on deadfreight overturned
    THE English Court of Appeal last week overturned a High Court decision that a vessel owner was not entitled to 'deadfreight' from a voyage charterer because the vessel was unable to load all the cargo offered by the charterer because of draft restrictions at the berth.

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line, MOL split Asia-Latin America service into 2 loops
  • Maersk Line changes port rotation, adds vessel to MECL2
  • Tianjin Dongjiang port offers of 10 container services
  • Indian government tells container depots to refuse rice exports
  • Agility gains new China head, plans for future Asia Pacific growth
  • EPA reveals scheme to clean-up of American coastal and Great Lakes deep-draft ports
  • Liverpool's Peel Ports to build fresh produce CT, warehouse
  • Hong Kong Express Airways to launch five Japanese services
  • Hactl sees February airfreight throughput increase 1.8pc
  • UPS to increase capacity in China by 30pc by adding 747 and new branches
  • Qantas to increase services to US to 47 from March 27
  • Russia's state technology corporation seeks stakes in airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
  • E&Y fancies roping in foreign co. into proposed dredging JV
  • Baalu 'no' to dedicated facility for textile cargo at Major Ports
  • Box-Trans Logistics' CFS near Port Pipavav begins operations
  • Rlys to seek Chinese expertise in logistics parks, heavy haul operations
  • Govt spells out FDI policy for civil aviation sector
  • Rlys earns 14 pc more in 11 months of 2007-08
  • Chambers' non-profit making activities not to be taxed, clarifies CBDT
  • Nath NO to SEZ Act change
  • Rs 230 cr. to be released under TUFs by month-end
  • BRC module on duty drawback to be operationalised on April 1
  • Industrial growth rate decelerates

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Agility announces new head for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
  • MOL/"K Line" introducing two loops Asia-Mexico route
  • Swiss posts huge rise in operating profit
  • Rail Link Europe receives licence
  • Thiel Logistik rebranding

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • MOL goes it alone in product tanker market
  • ITF aids Ukrainian seafarers
  • Esvagt buys Falklands patrol ship
  • GL class for Vietnam boxship newbuildings
  • Bourbon's "very satisfactory" year

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Halifax Shipyard loses cruise ship order
  • Brian Chang sells major stake in Yantai Raffles
  • Canadian TSB issues final Queen of the North report
  • California to again enforce auxiliary engine reg

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • WSF ferry HIYU returns to service today
  • New year brings gains for freight services index
  • Port association schedules annual Spring Conference
  • Barbara Bush christens new OOCL container ship
  • Mitsui joining "K" Line in new Mexico/SAmerica run

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Maersk Line returns to black
    CARRIER makes profit but results still not satisfactory, says Maersk chief Nils Andersen.
  • Maersk's 2007 results to face APL benchmark test
  • Goulandris scales down London operations
    COMPANY to transfer bulk of work and employees to Greece but move not linked to non-dom tax issue.
  • Recession worries hit shipping stocks
    RECESSION fears send all leading equity indices lower but TUI and AP Moller-Maersk buck the trend.
  • Strikes won't put MCA's rapid response in the balance
    CHIEF executive Peter Cardy is confident that the MCA's contingency plans will enable it to operate as normal.
  • A test of true character
    THE handling of the sacking of Carsten Melchiors from BIMCO evokes clear implications of severe tensions at the top.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Horizon prepares for Guam growth
    PLANS by the US military to expand bases on the island of Guam have Horizon Lines projected expanded cargo growth in the region
  • 280 stranded on grounded ship
    AROUND 280 tourists were awaiting rescue from a cruise ship after it ran aground off the island of Poros, near Athens, the Greek authorities said today
  • Flight from the dollar
    EXPORTERS from two South American countries have become so concerned at the slump of the US dollar that they are to revert to their local currencies
  • VICT faces defeat
    COCHIN 13 March ' The chances of the long-awaited Vallarpadam International Container Transhipment Terminal near Cochin being commissioned according to schedule are fast receding
  • Oz owners welcome coastal review
  • Odense yard 'must make profit'
  • APM 2007 market share down
  • Congress to talk bilge
  • Møller boss questions dollar rates
  • Rescuers rush to grounded ferry
  • Cruise owners eye Korean yards
  • Cruise class barriers rising
  • Balearia launches ro-pax ferry
  • Explosion, one missing, six hurt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Maersk Line climbs back into black
    While 2007 showed drastic improvement over 2006's $568 million loss, A.P. Moller said the results were "unsatisfactory."
  • Employers reject ILWU stoppage request for May 1
  • Global shipping summit planned for Tokyo
  • Seattle port nets $73M
  • Volume, profit up at APM Terminals in 2007
  • Doha trade worth $120B
  • Horizon Lines appoints general manager for Guam
  • U.S. bribery probe cuts Panalpina 2008 outlook
  • Yusen invests in Vietnam
  • Transport index climbs
  • NYK splits Europe logistics

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • More woes as stocks slide, the dollar plunges and oil price spikes again
  • Seacastle buys Magnum-lease
  • Log-In tune in to the Amazonas jungle beat
  • Panalpina profits up 15% but US investigations cast a cloud
  • Maersk Line back in profit but global economic uncertainties threaten

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • FreeSeas buys handymax
    US-listed bulker owner adds eighth handysize to its fleet in a $65.2m deal.
  • Euronav inks fixtures
    Belgian tanker owner ties up three of its newbuildings in three- to seven-year charters.
  • The worst has passed
    JPMorgan analyst sees the company returning to the black, after a combination of negative factors gives Top Ships' a rough fourth quarter.
  • Euronav slashes dividend
    Belgian tanker owner cuts annual dividend from EUR 1.68 to EUR 0.80 after earnings fall.
  • Total not totally liable
    A top European judge says French company is not liable for Erika clean-up costs.
  • Brazil preps huge order
    Brazilian oil major Petrobras is planning to announce an estimated $10bn order for offshore supply vessels (OSVs).
  • Riverdance in steeper list
    New salvage plans are an order as winds push the Clipper ro-ro into a 100-degree list.
  • Top to offload tonnage
    Although Top Ships continues to deny broker reports that it is actively selling three suezmaxes, Evangelos Pistiolis says it is looking to sell older vessels.
  • Tankers look more bullish
    New York analyst's number crunching shows a slower fleet growth forecast than previously expected.
  • Chong fails in Vita bid
    Shareholders snub veteran investor's take-over attempts with less than a fifth offering their support.
  • Maersk not satisfied
    Danish giant says annual profit is largely in line with expectations but still unsatisfactory.
  • CSCL eyes more assets
    Li Shaode-led company preparing to take terminal division off its parent's hands.
  • Tough year for Top
    Red ink all-round for Evangelos Pistiolis-led tanker and bulker owner as fourth quarter and full-year losses widen.
  • Global offloads small tanker
    Malaysian owner sells 1991-built Hafetzah to Nigeria's Morlap for $3.125m.
  • Kleven wins the day
    Arbitration court rules for Norwegian shipbuilder in dispute with Aker Yards over sale of Floro.
  • Second time lucky for Top
    Nasdaq-listed owner to press ahead with reverse stock split after shareholders gave a green light to the move.
  • Nepline forced into double sale
    Tanker owner admits huge construction costs drove the sale-and-leaseback of two newbuildings.
  • More trouble for Robben ferry
    New vessel out of service with technical fault, following problem with small leak on launching in Cape Town.
  • Wenchong seals engine deal
    Chinese shipbuilder chooses Hudong Heavy to supply eight units for boxships due in 2010 and 2011.
  • Dry fire lifts Lauritzen
    Danish owner hails "best ever results" as dry-bulk booms and vessel sales swell coffers.
  • MHI raises target
    Japanese group aiming to more than double earnings from shipbuilding next year.
  • 23 missing off China
    Frantic search off Zhejiang province as ship sinks after crew make desperate plea for help by mobile phone.
  • Mercator heads Singapore slide
    Newly-listed owner sees its volatile stock lose nearly 13% to head list of city fallers.
  • Philippines probes bridge smash
    Authorities cancel safety certificate for tanker involved in hit-and-run.
  • Gulf blast leaves one missing
    USCG searches for crew member of diving support vessel after explosion near pipeline off Louisiana.
  • CIMC takes Yantai stake
    Shipping container manufacturer is to buy almost 30% of Chinese shipbuilder at major premium.
  • ASL inks repeat business
    DEME and AP Moller-Maersk unit Esvagt return to Singapore yard for orders worth SGD126m.
  • Irving loses Pearl cruiseship deal
    Delivery delay at Canadian yard forces US owner to look elsewhere for second vessel.
  • Tebma looks to new investors
    Larsen & Toubro, Great Offshore eyeing stake in expanding Indian shipbuilder.
  • Grand Bahama goes big
    Caribbean repair yard buys 310-metre floating dock from France.
  • TBS in record year
    Profits at US tweendecker specialist have more than doubled from a year ago on stronger rates.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • A.P. Moller - Maersk profit up 15%, box business turns "modest" profit
  • Danaos' profits soar as charter market tightens
  • Maersk said approvals for car carrier sales completed
  • MOL to quit long-range tanker pool
  • MSC adds New Orleans to West Coast South America service
  • Horizon matches Matson fuel surcharge increase
  • Maersk names new communications head
  • UPS acquires Romanian package agent, U.S. volumes tumble
  • Lufthansa's profit soars 106%
  • U.S. exports, Indian imports drive Cathay's February cargo gains
  • European rail freight users call for more dialogue with operators
  • NYK Logistics to open first warehouse in Moscow
  • Dallas logistics hub receives FTZ designation
  • Panalpina sees 15% profit rise in 2007, confident for 2008
  • CargoWise joins CIFFA
  • Protestors call on Long Beach officials to make port drivers employees
  • Evergreen's switch to APM's Portsmouth terminal not a done deal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Omer N arrived at Grenå
    Dansk Bjærgning & Bugsering is now close to have finished the salvage operation of the ill-fated coaster Omer N, which sank in October 2007 in the Baltic near Gedser. The largest part of the coaster has now been delivered in ...
  • Black clouds loom over City of London
    The British government's budget proposal on taxation of non-domiciled foreigners has been met by massive critique. Several organisations, such as Baltic Exchange and Chamber of Shipping claim that this will hit hard on City of London's position as the ...
  • PureBallast wins award
    Alfa Laval's PureBallast system has been awarded the 2008 Greenship Technology Award. The aim of the prize is to 'recognise and acknowledge the continued improvement in the effort to maintain the marine environment and mitigate the effects of shipping on ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Maersk profits climb but prospects 'uncertain'
    CEO speaks of ' complex outlook' and challenge of higher bunker costs.
  • 500 cst sales take a hit
    High-viscosity bunker volumes in Singapore down more than 15%
  • Judge questions major's liability for fuel oil spill
    Official says 'polluter pays' rule might exclude those who don't pollute 'intentionally or recklessly.'
  • Management changes at Gibraltar supplier
    General manager saying company was 'confident of growth'.
  • New Indonesian refinery could boost fuel oil supply
    Iran in partnership with Pertamina to build a 300,000 bpd refinery in Banten.
  • Singapore: Residual fuel stocks dip marginally
  • ConocoPhillips offers first fuel cargo
    Offer is made for loading from its newly leased Singapore terminal.
  • Supplier warns of tight Japanese market
    Buyers advised to secure their deliveries early during the next one to two months.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
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
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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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
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
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
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
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
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
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.
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