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April 13, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Iron ore pricing switch may lift freight rates
    A switch by major miners to quarterly pricing of iron ore contracts is likely to lift rates in the short-term for larger capesize ships with volatile freight activity expected, brokers and analysts said on Friday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Fire destroys 90pc of Delhi's 60-hectare container depot
  • Fujian's foreign trade value up 50pc in first two months of 2009
  • Guangxi's foreign trade up 63pc in first two months
  • Cargo owner loses court claim for total loss after pirates seize ship
  • ELAA: Forget February year-on-year comparisons for Asia-Europe
  • Savannah container volume grows 32.5pc in March
  • Canada's lakers protest applying US EPA sea rules to inland waters
  • Navigation system provider Kelvin Hughes expands in Singapore
  • DB Schenker boosts gateway capacity in Milan
  • TNT signs deal with Shenzhen to move air DC from Guangzhou
  • Lufthansa summer boosts HK weekly flights from 5 to 7
  • Atlanta mayor wants Hartsfield-Jackson Airport cargo increase
  • Volga-Dnepr revenue down 15pc, but freight up 7pc in 2009

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Chipolbrok adds project cargo vessel to Europe-India-Far East trade
  • Slow steaming attracts pirates to soft target
  • Eric Herman comes aboard Safmarine as CCO
  • Boxship deliveries poised to soar
  • Shipping confidence now at 15-month high
  • Maersk Shipping HK bags green award
  • AMET University holds enlightening symposium for marine engg cadets
  • Grand Alliance to relaunch CCX transpacific service
  • MAERSK LINE launches direct service from Far East to Tincan
  • CKYH/MOL's bigger ships on merged transpacific routes
  • UASC to impose Emergency Recovery Charge
  • OOCL to levy rate hike & CAF on Asia cargo outside Japan
  • MOL launches new Asia-USEC service
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces rate hikes from May 1
  • Container volumes shift from small to bigger UK ports
  • Guangzhou was world's 6th biggest box port in 2009
  • APL records revenue, rate, volume increases into March
  • Ningbo port to launch direct service from Jiaxing to Japan
  • NYK Tokyo CT using next-gen solar cells
  • CTSA to hike CAF back to 6 pc on May 1
  • Cardamom, chilli spice up export basket in February
  • Krishnapatnam port grows by almost 100 pc in 2nd year of operations
  • Even CHAs duty-bound to show documents for transporting goods outside a state, rules SC
  • CONCOR's ICD-TKD resumes operations after major blaze
  • US to step up financial ties with India
  • 9 offshore centres identified for information swap on illegal money
  • Cut taxes to boost tourism-Ficci
  • IMC to throw light on e-filing of ST-3 returns this Thurs.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 9, 2010
  • MK Airlines temporarily suspends operations
    The Swiss forwarding and logistics service provider Panalpina announced Friday that it has been informed by its partner MK Airlines that the carrier is temporarily suspending ...
  • Over 330 events planned for Germany's logistics day
    Germany's official logistics day, which will take place on 15 April, has attracted over 330 events, surpassing what was offered last year, when 25,000 participants showed...
  • DHL wins logistics contract with Staples
    DHL has been awarded a multimillion dollar contract by Staples, the world's largest office supplies company. DHL will manage 32,000 teu annually of Staples' bonded export dist...
  • BPS Spedition sending trailers to Spain by train
    The Swiss forwarding company BPS Spedition has announced that with effect from today (12 April), it will forward four swap bodies per week on the new Basel-Barcelona (Spain)-Basel ...
  • The Howe Robinson Container Index on a rising tide
    The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) climbed from 374.1 points for the week ending 17 March to 382.6 points for the week ending 7 April. The 8 point rise in the HRCI represents...
  • Port of Prince Rupert increases container throughput in March
    The Canadian port of Prince Rupert handled 22,942.8 teu in March this year, a solid increase compared to the 14,786.32 teu lifted in March 2009. Imported containers amounted t...
  • Grimaldi Group honoured as a 2009 supplier of the year by General Motors
    The Grimaldi Group (Italy) was recognized by General Motors as a 2009 Supplier of the Year for its significant contributions to GM's global product and performance achievement...
  • Damco appoints country manager for Panama
    The Danish logistics service provider Damco recently assigned the new post of country manager for Panama to Edgar Urrutia. He succeeds Fredrik Grill. Urrutia has 17 years...
  • MOL names new president and chairman
    The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has promoted its president Akimitsu Ashida to chairman of the board, and its senior managing executive officer Koichi Muto t...
  • Klaus-Michael Kühne sells more shares in Kuehne & Nagel
    Klaus-Michael Kühne, majority owner of the logistics group Kuehne & Nagel, has sold another 1 million shares in his company for around CHF 107.4 million. At the end of November...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Shen Neng 1 refloated
  • MARINE LOG RADIO Interview: Signal International's Richard Marler
  • DNV unveils new containership concept
  • Nordic American Tankers to add two newbuilds

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Port of Portland schedules proposed budget public hearing
  • Hapag Lloyd vessel participates in Port of Seattle clean fuels program
  • "K" Line continues string of Port of Long Beach green awards
  • Newest Washington ferry in Everett for final outfitting
  • Port of Longview welcomes two new staff members

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Box sector would have gained from more severe slump
    Protracted recession needed to create long-term stability, says Seaspan boss Gerry Wang
  • Bulk carrier slippage hits record 42%
    First quarter levels higher than in 2009, Worldyards data shows
  • Shen Neng 1 freed from Great Barrier Reef
    Bulker refloated by three Svitzer tugs as Queensland government seeks to rise maximum fine to A$10m
  • Star Bulk inks capesize order at Hanjin Heavy
    Price understood to be identical to $53.5m newbuilding ordered last month

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Reef bulker refloated
    SALVORS today successfully refloated Shenzhen Energy's coal carrier Shen Neng 1, which ran aground on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef nine days ago
  • Paragon purchases Panamax
    PARAGON has announced that it is buying a Panamax bulker for $41M as part of its fleet renewal programme
  • Maersk cautious on recovery
    GLOBAL box trade growth might slow again as inventory levels across the economy are restored to more normal levels, a senior Maersk Line manager warned today
  • Pirates free Turkish bulker
    SOMALI pirates have freed a bulk carrier and hijacked a general cargo ship, EU NAVFOR has reported
  • Ership and CIMSHIP indicted
    PORTUGUESE shipowner CIMSHIP and Spanish ship management company Ership have been indicted on charges of conspiring to sidestep US pollution laws
  • China records trade deficit
    DEMAND for raw materials imported by ship has contributed to China recording its first monthly trade deficit in about six years, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • New Century IPO predicted
    RENEWING an IPO bid that foundered in 2008, New Century Shipbuilding of China is reportedly seeking to list in Singapore

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Sony Revises Ocean Contract Strategy
  • ABF, Teamsters Enter Concession Talks
  • Fuel Marketers Pump Congress for Biodiesel Credit
  • U.S., Mexico Move Closer to Cross-border Trucking
  • Diesel Jumps 5.4 Cents in Second Steep Climb
  • Canadian Pacific, Track Workers Reach Deal
  • Aguilar Pledges Communication at Customs
  • CSAV to Expand India-Middle East-Europe Express
  • INTTRA Starts Electronic Billing Service
  • IT Spending to Grow 8.4 Percent in 2010
  • Napolitano Tours Barcelona Port
  • Maersk Expects Slower Shipping Growth
  • Lawmakers, DOT Inspector Target PHMSA
  • Tampa Breaks Ground for I-4 Port Connector
  • New Carrier to Launch Trans-Pacific Loop
  • Brokers Seek Exporter Imbalance Solution
  • Shipper Wants Broker Liability Protection
  • Shorter Seas
  • Carmack Vs. COGSA
  • Communications Failure
  • Finding a Pacific Niche
  • Planting Future Freight
  • DOT Launches Marine Highway Program
  • Knight Weighs a Big Buy
  • French Connection
  • 'Friending' Shippers
  • Not So Quiet on the Western Front
  • Mail Boxed In
  • DOT, By the Numbers
  • Trucking's Hard Brake
  • Winning the Space Race
  • This Week
  • Damn Lies

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Evergreen to push the envelope with 100 boxship order
  • Engelstoft: shippers and carriers must work together
  • Sony puts carriers on quarterly review
  • UASC to strengthen Asia/N.Europe service
  • Euro roars back on Greek rescue deal

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Seadrill swoops on Scorpion
    John Fredriksen's offshore outfit targets controlling stake in Oslo-listed Scorpion Offshore days before its NYSE listing.
  • Bulker spurs 'magic pipe' cliff hanger
    Two European shipping outfits are facing fines of up to $18m in the US if convicted for alleged environmental crimes.
  • Transocean in SIX listing
    Zug-based drilling giant joins ranks of 'duel-listers' after getting green light from Swiss Exchange for a stock market listing.
  • Shen Neng 1 refloated
    No new oil leak visible from Chinese bulk carrier after successful lifting off Great Barrier Reef.
  • Where are the bulker fixtures?
    China's trade restrictions signal a sluggish week for dry sector but hunger for iron ore still stable, an analyst said Monday.
  • Frontline a 'cash machine' again
    Arctic Securities boosts tanker giant Frontline to buy amid promise of decent dividend ahead.
  • Ro-ro spills oil in Germany
    Investigation begins into incident at Bremerhaven involving Vasaland.
  • Paragon buys Greek bulker
    Michael Bodouroglou-led owner spends $41m on Irika Shipping panamax Iorana with three-year charter fixed.
  • Sevmash axes Odfjell payout
    Jan Hammer-led owner may hit Russian courts as shipbuilder says $45m arbitration award unenforceable.
  • Tsakos shares on the shelf
    Greek tanker owner registers to sell up to 2.32m shares "from time to time", partly for fleet expansion.
  • Star Bulk snares second cape
    Akis Tsirigakis-led owner confirms second capesize newbuilding order at Hanjin Heavy Industries.
  • Eitzen Chemical shoots up
    Shares in Oslo-listed shipowner are on the march Monday following upgrade from First Securities.
  • Polys: 'No tanker sale'
    Greek shipowner Polys Haji-Ioannou cans talk of fourth aframax departure.
  • Wartsila seeks 90-day lay-offs
    Finnish ship engine giant to make up to 900 domestic workers temporarily redundant to combat weaker demand.
  • Half of single-hullers not trading
    Only 43 of the 88 single-skin VLCCs still operational in December traded in the first quarter, figures show.
  • Supra pair for Cosco Guangdong
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) reveals $80m supramax brace penned by a mystery Asian owner.
  • Full City crew plead 'not guilty'
    Norwegian trial into grounding of Cosco bulker opens with master and chief officer protesting innocence.
  • NATS makes it 20
    Herbjorn Hansson's Norwegian suezmax specialist adds two newbuildings in Korea to build fleet further.
  • Goldenport in boxship swap
    Paris Dragnis-led shipowner opts to change geared containership into bulker at Chinese yard.
  • SeaFrance on the brink
    Five-day strike leaves cross-Channel ferry owner facing the end, as chairman plans bankrupty protection.
  • Salvors face speedy refloat
    Officials offering no guarantees the Shen Neng 1 will be successfully refloated as looming poor weather forces their hand.
  • Sinopacific in China IPO?
    Shipbuilder linked with Bourbon boss Jacques de Chateauvieux could list in Shanghai this year.
  • Harsher penalties for Oz spills
    Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says maximum fines for shipowners involved in oil spills will rise 10-fold.
  • Pilot averts cruise crunch
    Carnival's Pacific Dawn loses power in Brisbane river, but brought to a stop 70 metres from bridge.
  • Tug sank after master lost control
    UK accident report finds Ijsselstroom lost at Peterhead due to excessive speed of towing operation.
  • Sevmash wins cash
    Russian prime minister Putin confirms state budget allocation for new shipyard equipment.
  • Five on sell-off list
    Indian policy paper reveals names of latest privatisation candidates, including SCI.
  • Second gas ship tops $500
    The LPG carrier Norgas Traveller is said to have achieved $575 per ldt from Indian scrappers.
  • Yangzijiang mulls options
    Singapore-listed Chinese yard holds preliminary talks on dual Hong Kong or Taiwan listing.
  • DSME bags driller order
    Barge to drill for oil at Zhambyl field in Kazakhstanfor consortium led by Korea National Oil.
  • Flex LNG eyes Australian gas
    Oslo-listed player in "advanced talks" over floating liquefaction venture.
  • Yang Ming issues bonds
    Taiwanese shipowner raises TWD5bn from investors with five year notes issue; funds to repay debt.
  • Ships robbed off Malaysia
    Chemical tanker and capesize bulker attacked within 48 hours of each other by armed robbers.
  • Polys sells yet another
    Brightoil once again steps in for Greek aframax newbuilding as Solea fetches nearly $53m.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Evergreen to order up to 100 ships
  • Iranian ships take on new identities
  • Coal ship refloated in Australia
  • STB to hold hearing on Maine abandonment
  • China runs March trade deficit
  • Agility reports profit growth in 2009
  • NFTC seeks bigger U.S. sugar import quota
  • Highway project benefits Tampa port
  • Reefer yard opens in Iraq port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Chinese bulker pulled afloat from Great Barrier Reef
    The Chinese bulk carrier Shen Neng I, which run aground on the Great Barrier Reef on April 3 has been pulled afloat, international news agencies report. The vessel, carrying 65,000
  • Ten Swedish tankers to hoist the Danish flag
    The flight from the Swedish registry continues and the next company to lower the Swedish flag is Dons'-based Sirius Rederi. The company has opened an office in Fredericia in
  • Those responsible for Great Barrier Reef grounding to be prosecuted
    Those responsible for the Chinese bulk carrier Shen Neng I running aground on the Great Barrier Reef and leaking oil, will be prosecuted as the vessel clearly was on an
  • Two Esvagt vessels for Greenland drilling campaign
    Esvagt A/S has chartered two standby/rescue vessels from Scottish Capricorn Energy Limited (a subsidiary of Cairn Energy PLC UK), Edinburgh, for its drilling campaign off the West coast
  • Heavylift carrier loaded Svitzer tugs
    The German heavylift carrier Annegret has successfully loaded the two M-class tugs from Svitzer Scandinavia in Bremerhaven. The Svitzer Menja, to be renamed Svitzer Myall, was loaded first, followed
  • Bulk carrier released ' another ship hijacked
    The hijacked Turkish flagged bulk carrier Yasin C has been released, reports EU Navfor Somalia. The vessel was hijacked 250 nautical miles east of Mombasa, Kenya, on April 7. The

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Mixed price movements in European hubs
    Demand and avails 'good' in Rotterdam.
  • Vopak opens new storage terminal in Jakarta
    Vopak's Indonesian partner has presence in the country's bunker market.
  • Small price gains in Fujairah, Durban
    Bunker markets largely stable.
  • Shipping companies face fivefold increase in pollution fines
    Australian state government wants fines of over $9 million following latest bunker spill.
  • Singapore prices buck firming trend
    Demand for bunker fuel in Singapore weak compared to other key Asian ports.
  • Swedish exporter warns of ECA impact
    Holmen Paper says higher bunker costs may force it to cut back on use of marine transport.
  • New ship joins Seattle's clean fuels scheme
    Hapag Lloyd ship launched in 2009 also using 'eco speed' to cut emissions.
  • Glencore receives acceptance of 2.7 million Chemoil shares
    The global commodities trader does not intend to extend offer beyond the closing date.
  • Bominflot appoints bunker trader
  • UBT promotes bunker traders
  • DNV unveils new container ship concept
    Designed to reduce fuel usage while maximising transport capacity.

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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
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
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
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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
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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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