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June 10, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rotterdam port CEO hopes for recovery in Q4
    The chief executive of Rotterdam port, Europe's biggest, hopes to see small signs of a recovery in cargo volumes during the fourth quarter of 2009 and stronger signs in 2010, he said on Monday.
  • Container shipping faces challenging times
    THE global financial crisis has wreaked havoc on the world economy and has impact on almost every industry. Deteriorating market conditions affect the entire shipping industry, and the container industry is among the worst hit. Shrinking demand and increasing tonnage make for a bleak outlook.
  • Ecospec system gets ABS approval
    HOMEGROWN oil and water treatment technology company Ecospec Global Technology said yesterday its CSNOx system has been awarded product design-type approval by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), paving the way for commercial installation aboard vessels.
Strait Talk
  • Bleak outlook for container shipping
    READERS of this column who have long memories will remember that I commented way back when P&O Containers and Nedlloyd merged that P&O chairman Lord Sterling was one of the few shipping executives to behave rationally.
Shipping Times
  • FedEx launches campaign against UPS over FAA bill
    Package delivery company FedEx Corp launched a campaign yesterday attacking main rival United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) over a bill in Congress that FedEx said amounts to a bailout for UPS.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rotterdam port CEO hopes for recovery in Q4
    The chief executive of Rotterdam port, Europe's biggest, hopes to see small signs of a recovery in cargo volumes during the fourth quarter of 2009 and stronger signs in 2010, he said on Monday.
  • Container shipping faces challenging times
    THE global financial crisis has wreaked havoc on the world economy and has impact on almost every industry. Deteriorating market conditions affect the entire shipping industry, and the container industry is among the worst hit. Shrinking demand and increasing tonnage make for a bleak outlook.
  • Ecospec system gets ABS approval
    HOMEGROWN oil and water treatment technology company Ecospec Global Technology said yesterday its CSNOx system has been awarded product design-type approval by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), paving the way for commercial installation aboard vessels.
Strait Talk
  • Bleak outlook for container shipping
    READERS of this column who have long memories will remember that I commented way back when P&O Containers and Nedlloyd merged that P&O chairman Lord Sterling was one of the few shipping executives to behave rationally.
Shipping Times
  • FedEx launches campaign against UPS over FAA bill
    Package delivery company FedEx Corp launched a campaign yesterday attacking main rival United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) over a bill in Congress that FedEx said amounts to a bailout for UPS.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rotterdam port CEO hopes for recovery in Q4
    The chief executive of Rotterdam port, Europe's biggest, hopes to see small signs of a recovery in cargo volumes during the fourth quarter of 2009 and stronger signs in 2010, he said on Monday.
  • Container shipping faces challenging times
    THE global financial crisis has wreaked havoc on the world economy and has impact on almost every industry. Deteriorating market conditions affect the entire shipping industry, and the container industry is among the worst hit. Shrinking demand and increasing tonnage make for a bleak outlook.
  • Ecospec system gets ABS approval
    HOMEGROWN oil and water treatment technology company Ecospec Global Technology said yesterday its CSNOx system has been awarded product design-type approval by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), paving the way for commercial installation aboard vessels.
Strait Talk
  • Bleak outlook for container shipping
    READERS of this column who have long memories will remember that I commented way back when P&O Containers and Nedlloyd merged that P&O chairman Lord Sterling was one of the few shipping executives to behave rationally.
Shipping Times
  • FedEx launches campaign against UPS over FAA bill
    Package delivery company FedEx Corp launched a campaign yesterday attacking main rival United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) over a bill in Congress that FedEx said amounts to a bailout for UPS.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk raises reefer rates on the back of higher demand
  • MOL denies it ever considered dumping box business
  • 11,400-TEU CMA CGM Andromeda makes first Hong Kong call
  • China's value added tax cut to lift sagging exports
  • Shenzhen's container trailer business sees recovery
  • Chongqing April trade tonnage rockets 158pc, but value falls 9.4pc
  • Shandong province box volume up 0.53 pc in April
  • Yunnan's largest intermodal logistics park starts construction
  • Maersk spends US$400 million to replace 9 old US-flagged ships
  • Containership lay-ups edge up .01pc in June: Alphaliner
  • Regular container block trains run from Far East Nakhodka to Moscow
  • Long Beach port expansion hit by Riverside eco lawsuit
  • Stricter rules, higher costs feared at Canada-US border
  • Fledgling Tianjin Airlines starts life at Binhai Airport
  • Shenzhen Airlines April domestic cargo volume rises 15pc
  • Guangzhou plans to build China's largest airport bonded area
  • Indian Planning Commission seeks one-stop cargo villages at big airports

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Höegh Autoliners to enhance presence in Indian market with clear strategy & professional service portfolio
  • Pirates board & make off with engine parts!
  • Golf pro Graeme Storm joins GAC sports sponsorship stable
  • Teamglobal Logistics commences own operations in Delhi
  • Aluminium items imports under scanner
  • Probe begun into dumping of Chinese car tyres
  • New gateway to European markets
  • Trade with France shows clear tilt towards India
  • A critical look at our transhipment policy
  • Vasan triggers 100-day action plan
  • Decks cleared for rail link to Dhamra port
  • Commerce Ministry to pitch for scrapping FBT on export sector

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Anker Leschaco Group expanding in Vietnam and Mexico
    The Anker Leschaco Group, based in Bremen (Germany), is further expanding its global network of subsidiaries. Leschaco Vietnam Co Ltd, established in Ho Chi Minh City, wa...
  • AMB Property leases 11,000 sqm in Amsterdam
    AMB Property Europe BV, an affiliate of AMB Property Corporation, a leading owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, recently leased 11,000 sqm to an electroni...
  • Gefco Turkey to augment automobile logistics activities
    Gefco Turkey will distribute Peugeot Partner and Citroên Berlingo vehicles from a plant in Bursa (Turkey) in future. The plan is to deliver 30,000 units, depending on dem...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • MOL denies box spin-off plans
  • Johor to get US$1bn oil terminal
  • Eur25m order for MacGregor
  • Offshore market to remain healthy

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Oasis of the Seas on sea trials
  • Bee Mar enters PSV market
  • Wärtsilä combines ship design units
  • USSP debtors seek to stop payments to former officers, advisor

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Box lines face fight of their lives as ocean rates fall back to zero
    CONTAINER lines have just four weeks to reverse the slide in Asia-Europe freight rates or risk going out of business.
  • Nor-Shipping 2009: Brussels lines up action plan to cut CO2
    COMMISSION to put in place an international emissions trading scheme if IMO fails to come up with acceptable strategy.
  • Navios strikes deal with Navios Partners over capesize
    NAVIOS Maritime has let spin-off partnership Navios Partners out of a $130m acquisition deal for a capesize newbuilding.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Swine flu hits cruising hard
    SWINE FLU'S impact on the cruise sector could reach $140M, given today's new estimates by Royal Caribbean
  • US Shipping bows from battle
    US SHIPPING Partners has relented in its fight with private equity firm Blackstone over the two parties' joint venture to build five 49,000dwt product tankers at San Diego shipbuilder NASSCO
  • Navios shuffles ships
    NAVIOS Maritime Partners, the shipowning spinoff of Navios Holdings, today announced an agreement to back out of a Capesize acquisition
  • Swine flu hits Zaandam
    FIVE CREW on Holland America Line's Zaandam have contracted swine flu, a company spokesperson confirmed to Fairplay
  • Maersk pushes up rates
    MAERSK Line is increasing rates on services to Europe from the Far East and from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to the Mediterranean and northern Europe
  • Owners tell bankers to go green
    PANELISTS urged bankers today in Oslo to set up rules to push shipowners toward carbon cuts in vessel emissions
  • Pirates attack Libyan tanker
    A LIBYAN oil tanker has evaded pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden, a spokesman for operation Atalanta told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Highway Bill Faces Tight Deadline
  • Video: Geert Pauwels Group Coordinator, BC Cargo
  • Video: John Jumelet Manager, Waterside Operations, Broekman DistriPort
  • Report Calls for New Direction in Transport Policy
  • Video: State of the Breakbulk Industry
  • Steel Slide Swamps Great Lakes' Shipping
  • NS Mulls Electrification; UP Looks Away
  • U.S. Box Imports Plummet 22 Percent
  • Charleston Port Narrows Choice for Chief
  • DHL Speeds Japan-U.S. Box Services
  • Union Pacific Chief Expects Tepid Recovery
  • Agricultural Exports Increase
  • FedEx Attacks Bill as UPS "Bailout"
  • Qantas Contracts With ATSG for Freighter
  • Barges Link Cambodia, Vietnam, U.S.
  • California Clean-Trucks Program Ahead of Plan
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Stabilized
  • MOL Denies Container Spinoff
  • India to Push Port Projects
  • Oberstar: Highway Bill to Redesign DOT

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • GL launches FutureShip
  • Doha Round resumption outlook 'very positive'
  • Wincanton profit hit by restructuring charges and Woolies failure
  • Boxship charter rates down 80% year-on-year
  • All change: Clark succeeds Fitzpatrick as UK shipping minister

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Navios shifts
    Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Partners escapes a deal to buy a capesize from parent Navios Holdings and buys "all rights" to a panamax.
  • Exxon seeks FSO
    US oil major launches prequalification for 1.7-million-barrel floating storage and offloading unit converted from a VLCC.
  • Demand develops
    Dagfinn Lunde says shipping to be driven by emerging nations, but oversupply remains problem.
  • Ports down 22%
    April cargo volume at major container ports ticks up 2% from March but is still the third lowest monthly level in five years.
  • Business as usual
    Armada continues to fix as judicial managers confirm Thomas Schultz as their shipping expert.
  • Dan financed
    KfW Ipex and BNP Paribas provide $130m loan to convert ferry into accommodation vessel Dan Swift.
  • Royal approval
    Norway's King Harald hands Thor Heyerdahl award to Farstad for new green ships.
  • Back to life
    Kleven Maritime's Stale Rasmussen says there are signs that newbuilding order levels could soon improve.
  • New US player
    Former Sea Mar president launches rhyming Bee Mar with eight newbuilding platform supply vessels.
  • Pressure on
    European Commission's Dimitri Giotakos wants IMO action on climate change this year...or else.
  • Tankers wanted
    Newbuildings, resales and second-hand suezmaxes on the menu as Stena Bulk and Asahi form joint venture.
  • Frontline nudge
    Analyst raises price target for John Fredriksen-controlled tanker owner but warns of a potential dividend suspension.
  • Last chance
    Shipping will get no more "free passes" on greenhouse gas emissions, says market observer.
  • Flu hits RCCL
    Richard Fain-led cruise giant says Swine Flu virus has taken near $50m chunk from its accounts.
  • Twin tonic
    Offshore and LNG will lead newbuilding revival, says Wartsila's Jaakko Eskola.
  • Cape for Cardiff
    George Economou pays $63.5m for capesize resale at Chinese yard, brokers say.
  • Warm welcome
    Oslo mayor Fabian Stang has started the ball rolling at the 22nd Nor-Shipping event in Norway.
  • Panamax profit
    Mikael Skov-led Torm pockets $11.5m from panamax bulker sale, cutting its dry-cargo fleet to only four ships.
  • MOL: 'No spin'
    Japanese giant denies reports it has any plans to spin off container business amidst weak demand.
  • Gleeson exits BW
    BW Gas CFO Nick Gleeson becomes a casualty of Sohmen-Pao takeover with Clarence Lui taking up the reigns.
  • Don't risk it
    Hans Tino Hansen says prevention is better than cure when it comes to piracy.
  • Green target
    DNV's Tor Svensen reveals new research on just how much owners could cut CO2 emissions.
  • Flu for five
    Carnival vessel Zaandam allowed to begin new voyage despite five crew contracting swine flu.
  • Secret agent
    Dubai's DA-Desk comes out of the shadows to target port agents' creative accounting.
  • China ports down
    Mainland's two largest ports suffered double digit drops last month, but rate of decline is slowing.
  • Mermaid buys DSV
    Thoresen Thai Agencies' offshore arm picks up dive support vessel under construction in Norway.
  • ABS tops 150mgt
    US class society's fleet has grown 50mgt in past decade; claims to be largest in terms of ship numbers.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Newbuilds go directly into layup
  • Zim hikes rates from Asia to Europe, Med
  • Obama names Brennan FMC chairman
  • FedEx says it is target of UPS, Teamsters lobbying
  • United not looking at jumbos
  • U.S. to strengthen trade with Mongolia
  • Moroccan citrus exports "disappointing"
  • Dascher ups stake in Taiwan subsidiary
  • Mainfreight expanding U.S./Canada service
  • U.S. grants supports Moroccan port security

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Wadan Yards files for bankruptcy
    Wadan Yards MTW GmbH, an affiliate of Wadan Yards Group AS, has filed for bankruptcy. As Aker Yards ASA in March 2008 sold 70 percent of three yards in the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Charter party agreements discourage fuel saving
    Environmental pressure is on and shipping has to deliver results, says DNV.
  • Bunker prices firm in North European hubs
    Meanwhile, bunker prices in Southern Europe were softening.
  • New Hamburg supplier playing a 'substantial role'
    Deutsche Maxcom sees opportunity for German ports.
  • MOL denies plans to 'spin off' container division
    Japanese shipping firm says senior official was 'misinterpreted'.
  • Fuel oil imports to Singapore set to rise
    But Chinese demand for residual product is likely to fall, says report.
  • Tokyo bunker prices dip
    But other key Asian ports see prices firm.
  • Weather routing software could save $180 million in fuel costs
    Combined fuel savings of 450,000 mt and reduction of CO2 emissions by 1.4 million mt 'achievable'.
  • $1 billion storage terminal 'to compete' with Singapore
    5 million m' facility in south Malaysia to store crude and petroleum products will be able to berth VLCCs.
  • Horizon, Matson to lift bunker surcharges
    Upward adjustment in surcharges will affect Hawaii, Guam routes.
  • Ecospec scrubber wins design approval
    ABS certifies technology as suitable for installation on wide variety of vessels.
  • NuStar starts new bunker operation
    380 cst bunker fuel now available via pipelines at Texas City.
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding expands into bunker supply
    Subsidiary of world's second largest shipbuilder starts bunker supply on Korea's southeast coast.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
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