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November 15, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index hits 3-month low on slow ore deals
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in three months on Thursday as slower Chinese iron ore demand hit the capesize market.
  • $317,000 raised for Sembcorp's SchoolBAG programme
    SEMBCORP Marine has, for the past 10 years, been raising funds for its School Book Assistance Grant (SchoolBAG) programme which gives financial aid to Singaporean kids whose families' combined household income does not exceed $1,500.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk hikes Far East-east coast South America rate US$400 per TEU
  • Brisbane port sold for US$2.3 billion to Q-Port Holdings
  • Shipping summit: Caution tempers optimism as order books fill
  • Hong Kong chamber calls government minimum wage impact study
  • DHL quarterly pre-tax profit up 43.7pc to US$741.6 million
  • BRICs should cut red tape and boost infrastructure: DHL chief
  • Bangladesh ports open to India to revive US$20 billion trade
  • US and EU harmonise safety regulations in pharma cold chain
  • Breakbulk Asia expo offers free pass to students
  • Pan American Airways flies again from Brownville, Texas
  • FedEx's Christmas cheer - on line retail provides 11pc boost
  • Hactl achieves Cargo 2000 certification
  • White House demands tighter checks on risky US-bound air cargo
  • Changi Airport Group, Munich Airport strike cooperation deal

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ballast water treatment in need of a watchdog
  • China's inland navigable waterways stretch 123,000 km
  • Committee on cruise shipping formed
  • Evergreen orders more ships
  • Growing consumption in India, China keeps shipping industry afloat
  • Inchcape Shipping Services launches 'home-to-cabin' ICLS for crew
  • One Maritime offering ship stores catalogue, other services launched
  • Shipping to recover in 3-5 years: Cosco chief
  • Top freight forwarder, boxco bags prestigious CGPL contract
  • UASC optimistic on AEC1 becoming preferred service to North Europe
  • Banana exports set to rise
  • MoS Secretary unveils new logo of IPPTA
  • Overcapacity dogs Chinese ports
  • US bans air cargo from Yemen, Somalia
  • Banks told to aid in GDP growth
  • Coal block auctions to be transparent
  • Decision on more cotton exports likely this week
  • Govt clarifies on SEZ units with used capital goods
  • India behind Lanka in HDI
  • India owns 11 pc of global gold stock, says WGC
  • India, Germany ink pact on cooperation
  • India, Japan to ink trade pact in a month
  • ISMA waits for unrestricted export of sugar
  • Posco considering Karnataka offer
  • 150 engg cos to take part in Istanbul 'India Show' in Feb.
  • Remittance flows to developing nations set to touch $370bn-WB

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2010
  • Ceva Logistics boosts Q3 operating profit and turnover
    Ceva Logistics, a global logistics service provider and supply chain manager based in Hoofddorp (Netherlands), boosted its Q3/2010 revenue to EUR 1.82 billion EUR, 32% higher than ...
  • Panalpina strengthens its network in Australia
    Panalpina, the global transport and logistics group headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), has confirmed its commitment to further growth in the Oceania region by acquiring its clos...
  • Swiss Post chalks up excellent results
    Swiss Post increased its revenue to CHF 6.383 billion in the first nine months of the current business year. This represents a 2.9% increase compared to the CHF 6.203 billion gener...
  • Lloyd Fonds AG inks black figures for first nine months
    Lloyd Fonds AG achieved higher equity placements in Q3/2010 than in the previous two quarters together. The company generated sales of EUR 15.4 million in the first nine months of ...
  • NYK included in DJSI World for eighth consecutive year
    The Japanese shipping company NYK was recently selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), marking the eighth year in succession that NYK has been included ...
  • Ship operators fed up with congestion at Sydney container terminal
    Congestion at Sydney container terminal is severe and ship operators are growing tired of the problem. Llew Russell, CEO of Shipping Australia said that 'this week has seen se...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • Landrieu keeps up pressure for offshore drilling permits
  • Northrop Grumman cuts Newport News jobs
  • Rolls-Royce signs agreement with Shanghai Bestway
  • Rongsheng Heavy raises $1.8 billion in Hong Kong IPO

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • Divers find munitions shell near Port of Seattle terminal
  • Crowley presents scholarship to University of Puerto Rico student
  • Hamburg Sud executive named top person of the year
  • Alaska Airlines begins Portland flights to Kona
  • Rail freight traffic totals up again during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • Shortsea owners seek low-sulphur exemption
    Shipowners operating in Baltic and North Sea step up pressure against 0.1% sulphur rule
  • Grimaldi hits out at impractical emission laws
  • Europe sulphur directive review looms
  • Europe emissions control areas a big mistake
  • Courage Marine swings to profit but warns of 'uncertain outlook'
    Third-quarter margins at 10% fall from nine-month levels of 24%
  • Recovery must prove its mettle
  • Pirates seize Chinese-owned vessel in Arabian Sea. Crew of 29 aboard
    Friday attack comes a week after Shanghai shipping firm pays $3m ransom
  • Time for clarity on offhire provisions in...
  • Tonnage glut in Atlantic to keep capesize rates down
    Hopes of year-end rally fade as spot rates continue downward drift
  • Tonnage glut rains down on wet and dry...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • Commandos join ship fracas
    GREEK commandos have reportedly boarded a ship today outside Piraeus to join aid workers who say they have been held captive since yesterday
  • Minimal Carnival profits hit seen
    CARNIVAL Splendor's high-profile propulsion loss will not have a significant impact on the cruise giant's financial results, according to Wells Fargo analyst Tim Conder
  • Maersk ship loses boxes
    A MAERSK box ship is waiting to have its cargo secured in the French port of Le Havre after it lost at least 19 containers in the Bay of Biscay, Fairplay was told today
  • Volga Flot profits rise
    RUSSIA'S Volga Flot has reported a 23% year-on-year rise in profits for the first nine months of 2010
  • Iran, Nigeria discuss smuggling
    IRAN'S foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki has discussed in Nigeria the seizure of arms smuggled into Lagos last month in shipping containers, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • US box scanning slash proposed
    THE WHITE House is proposing deep cuts in funds to scan in foreign ports boxes destined for the US
  • Chinese IPO raises $1.8Bn
    CHINA'S biggest private shipbuilder has reportedly raised HK$14Bn ($1.8Bn) in a Hong Kong IPO
  • Crude Carriers misses mark
  • Cancellation rocks Rickmers
  • PNSC profits rise 40.3%
  • Globus poised for US listing
  • Floating storage at new low
  • ECSA bares doubts on box rules
  • Tug capsize kills crew member
  • London P&I Club raises premiums

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Double-Payment Due? Follow the Paper Trail
  • The Next Intermodal Innovation
  • Trains Set for Christmas
  • LTL Rates Inch Higher
  • Middle East's Growth Corridor
  • Docking for Dollars
  • Making Green By Going Green
  • Spot Rates: Oceans Apart
  • Exporters Have Seeds of Doubt
  • Trade in the Crossfire
  • Security in Layers
  • New Senators Sign In
  • Mica, Shuster Set Sights
  • Mica's Gavel
  • Washington Hits 'Reset'

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • All smiling at the G20, but are the cracks showing through the paper?
    Barack Obama was not about to roll over for another shellacking at the Group of 20's (G20) fifth summit at the South Korean capital, Seoul. But the embattled US President - still licking his wounds from a heavy defeat in the November 2 mid-term congressional elections - is not the 'superman' that he was; the kryptonite has come into play and China, Germany, Brazil et al sensed the weakness at the so-called 'currency wars' summit.
  • APM T plans for the future
  • Chemical tanker seized by pirates off Indian coast
  • More cash ploughed into China's infrastructure as rail volumes jump
  • New owners for Brisbane
  • 'Haircuts' German comments blamed for new Irish bond woes

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • Chilly quarter for Crude Carriers
    Evangelos Marinakis-led tanker owner slips marginally into the red in Q3 as dividend falls short of forecasts.
  • Maersk ship loses boxes in storm
    Battered container vessel ordered into Le Havre after 26 boxes go overboard and another 47 damaged.
  • Chinese bulker sinks off Vietnam
    Crew of 26 rescued by NYK boxship after Hong Kong-owned vessel goes down near Danang.
  • Fairstar nets $50m in bond sale
    Norwegian heavylift specialist pushes through issue to part finance a newbuilding programme.
  • Danish delay for Frigg ferry
    Sydfynske vessel grounds in high winds off Tars, with passengers stuck for six hours.
  • Quotes of the week
    Taurus Tankers is signing some stars while Nils Andersen reckons AP Moller-Maersk is boxing clever.
  • Pipavav still in the red
    Indian shipyard manages to cut loss in third quarter as sales double but expenses bite.
  • Solstad pens $6m NCA deal
    Oslo-listed owner will bring an AHTS back from Asia for a one-year coastguard contract.
  • Offshore turns Bergen Group red
    Oslo-listed shipbuilder slumps to a third quarter loss as its offshore arm is hit by project delays.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Restis has a new dry-bulk gem in Singapore while a battle over lost computer games is anything but child's play for MOL.
  • Jutha Maritime wields costs axe
    Nine-month profit doubles as Thai multipurpose owner reduces expenses dramatically.
  • Mermaid nears AOD stake
    Thoresen Thai unit set for 49% holding in rig venture Asia Offshore drilling after share sale.
  • KG house eyes 2011 pick-up
    Axel Schroeder-led MPC Capital posts small profit and talks of new ship investment fund in next few months.
  • Jolly good luck, again
    Ignazio Messina's Jolly Bianco unscathed in latest pirate incident to hit the Italian owner.
  • STX OSV enjoys SGX debut
    Newly-listed shipbuilder sees shares rise in Singapore as CEO appears to rule out dual listing in Oslo.
  • Citadel saves BBC Orinoco crew
    Beluga-chartered vessel eventually escapes hijacking after crew hide in onboard compartment.
  • Plane crash claims Damen workers
    Dutch shipyard offers condolences after three employees die in Cuban aircrash along with 65 other victims
  • RCL turning around losses
    Third quarter turns positive for Thai container line, while nine-month deficit slashed.
  • Vopak profit swells further
    Dutch tank terminals group increases nine-month earnings, with more to come in fourth quarter.
  • Financing drains Bharati's earnings
    Indian shipbuilder hit by higher interest expenses in first nine months of 2010.
  • London Club joins the five percenters
    Some big claims despite a generally improving picture persuade the shipowner directors of another P&I club to impose a 5% general increase.
  • Engineer dead after tug capsizes
    Polish man's body found as Fairplay 22 goes down off the Hook of Holland; captain missing.
  • Globus down on weak rates
    George Karageorgiou-led Greek bulker owner sees third quarter profit drop slightly as fleet reduced.
  • Rongsheng prices at low end
    Chinese shipyard's Hong Kong IPO to raise $1.8bn after price set at HKD 8 per share.
  • Profits down at Modec
    Japanese FPSO and offshore player sees third quarter results slip by 23% from a year ago.
  • Rolls Royce in China tie-up
    British enginnering company agrees link-up with Chinese marine design and research outfit Bestway.
  • Swiber results slump 50%
    Singapore offshore player's bottom line dented by forex loss, higher expenses and finance costs.
  • Rickmers takes cancellation hit
    Singapore trust says core operation strong despite $64m charge for not buying seven boxships from parent.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • UPS names Seguin Americas chief
  • Deficit panel recommends gas tax hike
  • Railroad traffic highest since October 2008
  • TRAC to open West Coast chassis pool
  • U.S.-Korea trade pact talks break down again
  • Ex-Im Bank supports U.S. exports to South Africa
  • Survey: Transport companies mixed on recovery
  • Maryland views port as offshore wind farm hub

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • ABC Fuels programme secures $110,000 grant
    Initiative has eliminated 340 metric tonnes of sulphur dioxide emissions so far.
  • Bunker markets end week with lower prices
    Crude oil futures drop as traders invest in 'riskier' commodities.
  • Unscheduled maintenance to Imperial Oil boiler
    Operations have once again resumed, and are at normal capacity.
  • 'Potentially crippling costs' of future sulphur regulations
    Maersk expert says Shell has expressed support for researching flashpoint limits.
  • European industry leaders meet to discuss MARPOL Annex VI regulations
    London conference set to put new regulations under spotlight.
  • Peter Swift presented with Lifetime Achievement award
    IMO secretary general praises his tremendous contribution to shipping over the past 50 years.
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    NYMEX shows crude oil prices down by $2 in early trading.
  • Rotterdam prices weaken
    MGO prices fall $19.50 in north European hub.
  • 'Break-through' in emission measurement technology
    Two Danish firms claim CO2 and NOx emissions can be measured as they leave ships' exhaust stacks.
  • Lanka IOC eyes Hambantota
    Bunker supplier ready to expand into the port 'if the government allows it'.
  • Vopak reports 'robust demand' for oil storage
    Third-quarter results up 10% year-on-year.
  • Downtrend in bunker prices as week ends
    Demand improves on Friday at key Asian bunkering ports, traders say.
  • Andatee net profit in Q3 surges 74%
    Bunker sales volume up 82% on strong sea freight shipping activities and brisk fishing activities in China.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan bonded bunker sales up 20%
    Volumes sold in October in line with expectations, says company source.
  • MPA confirms debunkering operation
    Application to debunker 'approved', says MPA.
  • Shipping industry focuses on acquisitions, JVs
    Survey shows a shift of focus from retrenchment and raising equity and debt.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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