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March 6, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Empty ships flock to Subic Bay to await charters
    Subic Bay in the Philippines is the busiest it's been since the US Navy moved out 16 years ago. The traffic surge is coming from ships all carrying the same cargo - nothing.
  • Maersk beats forecasts but expects 2009 profit to dive
    AP Moller- Maersk yesterday reported a higher-than-expected 2008 net profit but forecast significantly lower results this year, pushing its shares down.

Sched Netweb site
  • Capacity reduced on CMA CGM's SEAS service by 35pc
  • Dongguan trade value plummets 42.8pc in January
  • Toll Global Forwarding wraps up BALtrans integration
  • Tianjin export processing zone to offer bonded logistics service
  • Busan dockers work three days a month as empties pile up
  • Kuehne + Nagel 2008 profit up 9pc to US$495 million
  • Charleston port focuses on truck emission reductions
  • Industry fools itself on Asia Pac air future: wholesaler
  • China United Airlines launches Changsha to Beijing Nanyuan service
  • Emirates launch second daily to Dubai-Moscow flight
  • TAPA sees air cargo crime increase in downturn

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Over 10 pc of world boxship fleet idled
  • Need for industry to take on board 3PL providers underscored
  • MoS asks MoF to provide Rs 10K-cr. line of credit to help shipping industry
  • Germans coming on business
  • Auto sector demand swells finished steel imports
  • Signing of India-Asean FTA in for delay
  • GTI organises a health check
  • Empty boxes flood Asian ports
  • CONCOR cuts freight rates & offers volume discounts
  • India Inc to fare better in 2009-10
  • RBI cuts repo, reverse repo rates
  • Inflation sinks to 6-year low
  • 29 FDI proposals to net Rs 616 cr. cleared
  • Experts explain myriad of I-T rules on NRI tax liabilities
  • Resist protectionism, Brown tells US lawmakers

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • BLG's automobile logistics division renews certification
    The BLG Logistics Group, based in Bremen (Germany), has renewed the certification of its automobile division after the standard three years. DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 sta...
  • UPS SCS gives up Innight business in Germany
    UPS SCS GmbH & Co OHG, the German subsidiary of the US parcel service provider UPS, is terminating its Innight business in Germany at the end of March. This was confirmed by direct...
  • Austrian Post CEO to step down for health reasons
    Anton Wais, CEO of the Austrian state-controlled mail operator Oesterreichische Post, will step down at the end of March due to health problems, the company recently announced. Chi...
  • Zim's CEO hands over helm
    Doron Goder, CEO of the Israeli shipping company Zim Lines, has quit. A statement from Zim's parent company, the Ofer family controlled Israel Corp, said Goder resigned because of ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Cruise ship pirate scare
  • Baltic launches port costs data
  • Global Ship Lease takes derivative hit
  • Intermediate claims procedure for London

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Blount delivers auto/passenger ferry
  • BV has fuel cell guidelines in the works
  • Marad works on port grant criteria

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Greenbrier in talks with GE over long-term railcar contract
  • NASSCO delivers latest T-AKE vessel to US Navy
  • Hillsboro Airport committee sets public meeting for March 11
  • Puglia Engineering expanding Port of Bellingham operations
  • AAPA taps Jane Harman as 'Port Person of the Year'

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Widdows slams reckless boxship ordering
    NOL chief blames German investors for bringing industry to its knees and warns of prolonged slump in industry.
  • Boxship newbuild orders fall victim to credit chaos
  • Seaspan strikes deal to delay newbuilding order
    NEW York-listed containership owner Seaspan Corp is among the first to negotiate delays.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • APM predicts sharp profits fall
    APM FILLED in financial details today explaining why the group has been forced recently to raise box rates: the Danish shipping giant said its 2009 profits will be 'significantly' below those of 2008
  • Exxon unveils production push
    ENERGY giant Exxon Mobil revealed today that it will invest $25-$30Bn per year in new oil and gas investments over the next half-decade
  • Singapore plunge sparks alarm
    SHRINKING port volume is sparking alarm today in export-dependent Singapore
  • Union sues over Croatian taxes
    CROATIAN seafarers' union chief Pedrag Brazzoduro told Fairplay today that it is "very confident" of success in its lawsuit challenging government tax changes for his members
  • Marseilles yard seeks bankruptcy
    BOLUDA'S repair shipyard, Union Naval Marseilles, today filed for bankruptcy protection, telling a court in southern France that it could not meet financial obligations
  • Port halt to be appealed
    A COURT order suspending work on a new port at Granadilla, Tenerife, will be appealed, the port authority pledged today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Downturn in Shipments Hits Record
  • Averitt Expands Truckload Service
  • Senate Panel OKs Rail Antitrust Act
  • Report: Suppliers Neglect Climate Change
  • Grassley to Obama: Clarify NAFTA Goals
  • American Railcar Industries Net Slips
  • Hapag-Lloyd Names CFO
  • CPSC to Hold Public Meeting on Phthalates
  • Australia, Korea to Negotiate Free-Trade
  • Fraport Sees Lower Cargo Volumes
  • FMC to Meet March 11
  • Smit Internationale Earnings Soar
  • Estes Expands Mexico Service
  • GE, Greenbrier May Alter Car Orders
  • Maersk Boosts '08 Profits
  • Maersk to Hike More Rates
  • Ports America in Lease at Port of Oakland

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Unwanted boxships swell by 50% in 30 days
  • PAOH secures Oakland concession
  • A P Moller Maersk rides global storm
  • CMA CGM merges two SEAS into one
  • Profits up at American Commercial

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Hijack spree
    Nigerian gunmen attack four vessels and seize two people from government-run boat off Bonny Island.
  • Stocks pull back
    US shipping stocks give back some of Wednesday's gains after Chinese meeting results in no stimulus package.
  • Pemex inks again
    Offshore vessel owner Cal Dive International scores $58m contract for pipelay and derrick barges.
  • Genco upgraded
    Oppenheimer lifts bulker owner to "outperform" rating as company has "most attractive valuation."
  • Minerva mishap
    US authorities examining Houston Ship Channel depth after tanker with two pilots and appropriate draft runs aground.
  • Martin cuts back
    Martin Midstream Partners' barge and terminals businesses improve revenues, but 2009 headwinds lead to asset sales.
  • Golden wonder
    John Fredriksen's rescue package draws analysts' praise but Golden Ocean is not out of the woods just yet.
  • Larger loss
    Solvang says full-year loss extended by change to tax bill and increase in unrealised currency exchange reversals.
  • Maersk downbeat
    Danish giant's 2008 profit holds up well in tough markets, but 2009 result to be 'significantly' lower.
  • Pemex takes FPSO
    Mexican state oil company to pay compatriot Maritima de Ecologia $120m for five-year deal.
  • Croat court fight
    Croatian crew union files legal challenge against new tax rules for seafarers.
  • RAL down
    Greenland's container line blames higher fuel costs for drop in 2008 profit.
  • Subic slammed
    Workers at Hanjin's Philippines yard are underpaid, overworked and unprotected, report claims.
  • Box woe ahead
    Maersk Line warns of "extremely negative" outlook for containership rates this year.
  • Seadrill splashes
    John Fredriksen-led rig player pays out $24.4m to pick up shares in rival Scorpion.
  • Odense loses
    Maersk's Danish shipyard group ran up losses of $218m in 2008 ahead of strategic restructuring.
  • Save our ships
    South Korea setting up rescue fund to fight falling prices and block bankruptcy chain reaction.
  • Balmoral scare
    Passengers warned of possible pirate attack on Fred Olsen cruiseship, but Somali alert a false alarm.
  • Gamma gamble
    Indian government to open tender for container scanning equipment for major ports.
  • Two injured
    Passenger and crewman taken to hospital after Scottish ferry battered by big waves off Shetland islands.
  • Smit inches up
    Dutch salvage, towage and heavy lift group sees modest rise in profits, but still manages to beat 2007 result.
  • Yard impasse
    New Apeejay-Bharati shipyard in Orissa will need state intervention to solve land row.
  • Di fixes Coronis
    Simeon Palios' US-listed bulker outfit ties up panamax on one year charter to South Koreans.
  • Cargoship stalls
    Russian vessel carrying cars breaks down and needs a tow in Sea of Japan.
  • Mercury offloaded
    Thoresen Thai has sold a second ship in as many days as general cargo vessel leaves the fleet.
  • Barge owner flat
    American Commercial Lines quarterly profits barely move but beat expectations.
  • Buy or sell?
    Local investment analysts divided over the future prospects for Singapore's SembCorp Marine.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Maersk rate outlook for 2009 "extremely negative"
  • Carriers reduce Asia/Latin America capacity
  • Maersk service goes around Cape both ways
  • Averitt fleet to serve four new states
  • NFTC backs potential Asia Pacific trade deal
  • A&B acquires San Diego, Oahu DCs
  • Ip joins Trans Global in Shanghai
  • AAPA honors Rep. Harmon

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Mærsk holds the fort in 2008
    A. P. Møller-Mærsk's profit in 2008 was at almost the same level as 2007, despite the changes in the group and high oil prices. Turnover was USD 61.2 Read more
  • Russian shipping line to Göteborg
    Commencing on March 10, the Port of Göteborg will have a new link to Russia. The Russian shipping company Delta Shipping Lines, specialising in transport from the continental ports of Read more
  • Fredriksen wants to save Golden Ocean
    John Fredriksen's Hemen Holdings, the largest shareholder in Golden Ocean, has offered to buy 2/3 of the outstanding bonds in a USD 200 million bond issue. The offer is Read more
  • Important design contract for Deltamarin
    The Finnish consulting and engineering company Deltamarin Ltd will provide the Swiss-based Allseas Group with the complete detailed design work for the Pieter Schelte offshore vessel project. The vessel Read more
  • Swedish-American new head of WMU
    Professor Björn Kjerfve has been appointed new president of the World Maritime University in Malmö, Sweden. He will take up the position in May. Kjerfve is currently professor of oceanography Read more
  • Royal Arctic Line hit by oil prices
    Royal Arctic Line was affected by the sky-high prices of bunker oil in 2008, which contributed to a DKK 17 million profit decline. Royal Arctic Line reports a profit

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Europe: Gains muted in northern hub, south rallies
    Hamburg seeing more enquires on competitive prices, congestion reported in Gibraltar.
  • Maersk Line reports 'positive' 2008
    Fuel surcharge mechanism helped recover costs more efficiently than before.
  • Classification society backs fuel cells
    Bureau Veritas calls fuel cells 'promising solution' for clean and efficient power at sea.
  • Shipping company backs away from hedging
    Precious Shipping says it will 'avoid risks', whether by chartering ships or taking bunker hedges.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks jump
    Fuel oil inventories up nearly 10%.
  • Asia: Bunkers mixed on Thursday
    Bunkers firmed in Busan on 'extremely tight' avails.
  • Bunker tanker in collision
    Oil spill booms deployed.
  • PDVSA bunker staff change
  • New staff at IBME
    Company still looking to expand trading team.
  • Investment firm slashes oil price forecast
    Bloated inventory levels and low demand will suppress oil prices.
  • New Singapore bunker standard in July
    MPA urges bunkering players to adhere to new requirements under SS 600.
  • BP commits to cutting bunker fuel usage
    On-going commitment brought fuel usage down by 16,000 mt in 2008.

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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
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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