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BRIEFS

July 5, 2011

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*Shipping News* Foreign investor in talks to buy top German steelmaker's assets ThyssenKrupp AG, Germany's largest steelmaker, is in 'intensive talks' with a foreign investor regarding the sale of the civilian parts of its Blohm+Voss unit after failing to reach an agreement with Abu Dhabi MAR. K-Line in no rush to add larger box ships Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Japan's No. 3 container line, said it may take as long as a year to decide on plans for adding larger vessels, even after its two main local rivals signed deals to add big box ships. Port Klang, PTP move up one rung in top 20 rankings Port Klang and Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) have maintained their top 20 rankings. In a statement on Sunday, Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd said Port Klang moved up one rung from 14th to 13th spot with 8.87 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), with Westports contributing 5.57 million TEUs. It said PTP moved up a rung from 17th to 16th place with 6.54 million TEUs.

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Maersk experiences Asia-US trade decline, calls it 'stock correction' Ningbo container throughput up 3.7pc to 6.1 million TEU in first five months Guangxi's Liujiang River upgrades capacity, slashing transport costs OOCL Beijing's design wins award for Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding New World Alliance members order 14,000-TEUers for the Asia-Europe trade APL joins Maersk imposing no-show fees, but will pay for rollovers too CSAV in talks to build consortium on service with MSC and CMA CGM Panalpina commits to a sustainable 20pc growth in gross profit Indian truckers unionised at Maersk's Gateway Terminals India in Mumbai Nigerian corruption puts off investors in furthering transport growth Australia grounds Singapore's Tiger Airways over 'serious' safety concerns Global air cargo declines 4pc in May, but Latin American, Mideast avoid downturn Qantas resumes New Zealand flights after volcanic ash cloud clears Air cargo analyst stands by his condemnation of St Louis China Hub plan as waste Canada Windsor Airport's cargo hub go-ahead Phase 2 of feasibility study

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Confidence dips to two-year low as concern mounts over rising fuel costs and overtonnaging Direct shipping between mainland China & Taiwan saves shippers more than $ 100 million Japan extends anti-trust immunity to carriers for four more years Maersk docks first 13,000-TEU vessel at newly dredged Antwerp MOL boosts fleet, revises Asia-ECSA service Transpacific rates rise after two months of weekly declines JSPL planning captive port near Gopalpur Overseas ports investment firm planned AIMTC pushes back truckers' strike to July 17 Pristine launches rail-linked ICD at Kanpur Core sector growth slips to 5.3 pc in May India's exponential export growth

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JULY 4, 2011
John Potter selected as President and CEO for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority last week selected former Postmaster General John E. (Jack) Potter to be the President/CEO of the Airports ... Hong Kong Airport Authority sets new records for financial year 2010/2011 The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set new financial and operational records in the financial year ended 31 March 2011, in... United States: Union Pacific Railroad invests USD 23.1 million for track imrovements in Idaho Union Pacific Railroad will continue improving Idaho's transportation infrastructure with a USD 23.1 million investment in the rail line that runs from Weiser to Mountain Home in t... New eco-depot of GLS connected to the network Since 14 June parcels are moving on the conveyor belts in the most recent eco-depot of GLS Germany. After a construction period of nine months, about 120 employees started operatio... Austrian Brau Union increases efficiency with modern warehousing and logistics The Austrian brewery corporation Brau Union is optimising its warehousing and logistics under the direction of T-Systems. Interconnection is the core of Metasyst's warehouse manage... New road freight hub in Bratislava Dachser has opened a new road freight hub for its European overland transport network in Bratislava, Slovakia, that will target the trade in Central and Eastern Europe. The new log... Implant Sciences signs testing agreements for Quantum Sniffer QS-B220 Implant Sciences Corporation, a US high technology supplier of systems and sensors for homeland security markets, based in Wilmington, MA, announced last week it had signed agreeme... Jumbo Shipping delivers its largest ever container crane Jumbo Shipping has delivered a 71-metre-tall and 29-metre-wide container crane to the Port of Sète (France) for its client Eurocrane. Weighing close to 1,200 tonnes and equipped wi... Dreyer+Timm offers telematics solution for reefer trailers Forwarders, hauliers and logistics experts increasingly notice that cost and competitive advantages can not only be achieved through modern telematics systems for tractors but also... More truck registrations in Europe In May 178,000 new vans and trucks were registered in Europe. That corresponds to an increase of 25% compared with the reference month of the previous year. According to the Associ... Japanese government certifies ozone-based ballast water treatment system "FineBallast® OZ", an ozone-based ballast water treatment system co-developed by MOL, MOL Marine Consulting Ltd. and others earned a certificate of compliance from the Japane... Ralph Coton (Shipowners' Club) is dead Ralph Coton, Business Services Director of the Shipowners' Club, died after a long battle with illness. Coton gained a nautical studies degree at Southampton University and then fo...

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JULY 4, 2011
Opening of Arctic won't lead to significant increase in oil production, says study Captain of pirated vessel to receive IMO award for bravery Kirby completes acquisition of K-Sea

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JULY 4, 2011
New Lloyd's Open Form is timely and practical The two most significant changes introduced by LOF 2011 relate to the publishing of awards and procedures to be followed in respect of salvage services provided to containerships Capesize values reach eight year low Abundance of vessel availability in large bulk sector hits freight rates and subsequently ship values Bangladeshi demolition volumes at highest level since early 2009 Chittagong breakers reported as buying 58 vessels in second quarter as industry activity resumes Secondhand bulk carriers sell for an average $15m Average price per ship sold in second quarter of $15m is lowest since same period of 2009 STX Pan Ocean offloads four bulk carriers for over $55m One 1980s-built capesize and three 1990s-build handysize bulkers sold in secondhand market Tracking the trackers in Hamburg AIS elite face the fact their monopoly will not last forever as new competition enters market Asia-Europe rates continue to soften CTS data shows cargo growth also modest Port state control being told to sharpen its teeth Proposed Brussels guidelines aim to enforce low-sulphur compliance Brussels insists low-sulphur directive will not be delayed Harmonisation of EU rules with Marpol will go through by 2012, despite imminent recess RFA fights distraction of scrutiny by bidders Cdre Bill Walworth refuses to see Royal Fleet Auxiliary as cherries to be picked by private sector Jobs to go as vessels sold off Jobs will go, but RFA will remain biggest employer of UK merchant seafarers, says chief Germanischer Lloyd shakes up its management structure Revamp aims to lighten the burden of chief executive Erik van der Nordaa Bullying rife among British and Dutch officers, says maritime union Figure of more than 40% is twice that of all employees in the two countries Insurance cover launched for corporate killing Policy protects shipowners against claims that could follow from the use of armed guards Norwegian ship painter leads drive to bring transparency to hull coatings Jotun Hull Performance Solutions wants to develop industry standard amid exaggerated claims from paint makers Preparation seen as crucial in new UK anti-bribery law The UK Bribery Act became effective on Friday. It covers any person or company doing business in the UK even if the offence was outside the country Teekay ventures into the offshore wind power market Shipowner seals deal with A2Sea to develop a vessel design for installing turbine foundations A taste for tea that did a service to shipping Hutchison Port Holding chief John Meredith describes how his father's advice helped to shape his career Lloyd's appoints new controller of agencies to succeed Bizon Mark Patterson has 30-year background in marine insurance STX in the frame for $600m boxship order Shipbuilder neither confirms nor denies deal for 15 vessels with government-owned Abu Dhabi National Tanker Co Protecting the reef Preventing accidents like the Shen Neng 1 grounding on the Great Barrier Reef should start with ensuring crew are not exhausted Waiting for the unsung hero The trend towards ordering extra-big containerships has its critics, but it is too early to decide who is right Arctic route open for summer First of up to 15 vessels already on its way from Murmansk to China as ice thaws early Rotterdam barge shuttle will bypass highway artery's congestion APM Terminals and inland hub DMT offer way around a scheduled four years of roadworks Irish Continental Group refuses to comment on rumours of stake sale Media reports say board reshuffle at investors One51 may lead to sale of its 12.5% in ICG Australia expands ship monitoring to protect Great Barrier Reef Monitoring system upgraded to cater for increasing traffic to Queensland ports Pirates strike twice near Singapore Up to five small pirate craft and one speedboat repelled in attacks on bulker and tugboat Kirby completes K-Sea acquisition The $604m takeover unites inland and coastwise waterborne transportation AOD exercises option for second Keppel FELS $184m jack-up Drilling company now has three KFELS B rigs in the pipeline

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JULY 4, 2011
'K' Line opts out of gigantism trend for box ships JAPAN'S 'K' Line told Fairplay today it has decided to gauge the box market a bit longer before jumping on the ultra-large container ship bandwagon Transneft assails Bulgaria TRANSNEFT today publicly attacked delays by Bulgaria over the trans-Balkan oil pipeline proposal IEA crude release fails to move oil markets WEAK US demand is today dashing hope that the IEA's release of oil stocks would drive product tanker freight rates higher Vale calls VLOC delays 'normal' BRAZIL'S mining giant Vale today told Fairplay it is not disturbed that China Rongsheng missed its delivery target for eight of the 16 VLOCs it ordered this year Tanker growth seen keeping pace GROWTH in the tanker fleet in 2H11 is likely to maintain the pace of 2011's first six months, according to broker EA Gibson Russia feels price pinch RUSSIA, the world's largest energy exporter, is beginning to feel the pinch of lower oil and commodity prices Blohm + Voss could need German aid GERMAN shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems might need government aid to support its Blohm + Voss construction division now that a planned sale to Abu Dhabi Mar has fallen through For boxes, cheers but tears THE STARTING bell for this year's third quarter has brought cheers to trans-Pacific carriers - but tears for Asia/Europe operators Athens pulling shipowners into planning ATHENS is reportedly asking Greek shipowners to confer over plans to privatise Greece's ports

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JULY 4, 2011
Singapore Airlines Pleas Guilty to Price-Fixing Singapore Airlines Cargo will pay a $48 million fine after agreeing to plead guilty to charges the carrier conspired to... Yes, YRC Worldwide Can Be Saved The June 13 Journal of Commerce cover story on YRC Worldwide did an excellent job of looking at how the... Big Rainstorms Inundate Logistics When you're already battling historic floods on several rivers at once, any new rain surely pours. That's the scenario railroads... Laboratories on Wheels For Lucas Oil, a private fleet is more than a means of transportation. It's also a rolling laboratory. ... Privatizing Truck Capacity When Lucas Oil transportation chief Marty Martin needs a truck, he usually doesn't call a trucking company. He goes out... NRDC Puts Rails on Notice After blocking Southern California port expansion projects for seven years and forcing ports to address air emissions health risks, the... Road Narrows for Shippers Excess capacity may be building on the high seas, but it evaporates quickly once freight reaches dry land. Unlike container... Slow-Steaming Toward the Peak For ocean carriers, the disquieting chatter began in early spring. All the new capacity they had delayed taking delivery of... DC Dreaming Several years ago, I visited with an executive who wanted his company to become a major player in the logistics... 'No Ships for You!' One reason Seaspan chose Chinese shipyards to build its next generation of big ships was that South Korean shipbuilders were... Carriers Bullish on Building Despite signs of a cyclical slump in container shipping, a bull market is developing for construction of large, fuel-efficient ships.... No Longer Boxed Out Those large blue boxes with the familiar APL logo that started appearing on U.S. highways and railroads in May aren't... The PierPass Puzzle Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach face the conundrum of having to run up to five night and weekend gates... A Two-Way Trade for Service Guarantees Audiovox Electronics' Pat Moffett is willing to stand behind his commitment to deliver cargo to his carrier in time to... Washington's Fork in the Road There's an odd disconnect in Washington these days ' even odder than usual ' on how, and how much, to... Red Tape, Peeled Back Exporting companies are starting to see the fruits of the Obama administration's effort to streamline and modernize the outdated export... Trade Facilitation Doesn't Add Up Customs and Border Protection is short-handed. At a time when Commissioner Alan Bersin is trying to return Customs to its... Slipping on the Soft Patch? The industrial commodities sector that fuels factory production is sending worrisome signs to a global shipping business concerned with whether...

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JULY 4, 2011
Is the eurozone facing a slow death? To many businesses trading in Europe in the final chapter of the 20th Century, a common currency versus the 17 or so different monetary units used within the European Union made sense. The need for constant conversions and the uncertainty of a currency loss or gain before the transaction was complete made for nervous inaccurate budgeting CMA CGM enters NZ-Asia trade SAR planning additional rail links in Saudi Arabia US warned about fragile economy SITC reveals expansion plans as it posts healthy Q1 profit APL Logistics expands into the upper Middle East Gulf

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JULY 4, 2011
Heroic master is honoured Shot and injured Capt Seok Hae-kyun wins award for exceptional bravery that allowd the recapture of the chemical carrier Samho Jewelry. Wisdom leaves beach Derelict cargoship pulled free from Mumbai sands as it heads to breakers again. Bharati founders buy Vijay Kumar and PC Kapoor (above) confound exit rumours by upping stakes in Indian shipyard. STX PO ship saved South Korean navy fights off attack by three pirate boats on bulker STX Azalea off Somalia. Bigger bill for MSC Prestige VLCC owner's offer to settle costly collision lands containership with a larger share of the cost of going to law. Wallenius tools up Swedish owner admits it has armed guards on its vessels to deter pirate attacks off Somalia. Guards ward off attack Armed Greek security personnel deter two Somali skiffs by firing warning shots. Ultramax deal done An affiliate of China's Sinopacific yard group reportedly inks contracts for four 63,000-dwt bulkers. Two attacks foiled Robbers fail in bids to raid US bulker and Russian tug off Singapore and Indonesia. Forest fetching $17m Japan's MC Shipping sells 1999-built handymax into Europe for "reasonably firm" price. Farstad sells elderly lady Norwegian offshore operator gets boost from $5m sale of Singapore based PSV. Tanker breaks down Philippines coast guard says crew safe after domestic vessel went adrift 15 miles offshore. Arpeni gets cash boost Indonesian bulker and tanker owner secures $80m loan to pursue two ship purchases. Fourth time unlucky Norovirus-like outbreak number four hits Sea Princess after a torrid two months.

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JULY 4, 2011
Bunker fuel spills into South Korean stream Bunker leak is reported to have occurred in the Gyeonggi Province. IFO prices fall in Fujairah Avails 'tight' in Durban. Office move for Dutch supplier Argos Ceebunkers moves with parent company. Asian fuel oil imports could climb in August West-to-East arbitrage window has opened, say players. Rotterdam market slightly firmer Prices fall in Piraeus. Bunker Holding closing in on WFS as global leader Solid annual result shows growth in turnover, profit and equity despite contraction of global marine fuels market. Military commitment to biofuels 'will shape the market' We can help technologies 'over the hurdle from being just a good idea to being commercially viable,' says US Navy secretary. Opponents of sulphur rules appeal to US Supreme Court PMSA wants earlier court ruling overturned. Asian bunker prices down as week opens Mixed demand across major Asian ports. South Korean bunker volumes stable month-on-month SK Energy continues to produce lower volumes due to scheduled turnaround. Tanker owners brace for 'white knuckle' ride Owners paying '50% more for bunkers' than a year ago, says shipbroker. Kochi to improve bunkering facilities Plans is expected to allow suppliers to offer more competitive bunker prices.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

PIRACY

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

London

Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf

London

It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore

SHIPPING

Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.

London

From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data

London/Rotterdam

Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector

PORTS

China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.

Hong Kong

Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

SHIPPING

The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.

Rome

Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.

Genoa/Ravenna

A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

Haifa

The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

Bremen

In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

La Spezia

At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

CRUISES

Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard

Genoa

Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"

ASSOCIATIONS

The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.

La Spezia

The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East

Genoa

Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties

SHIPYARDS

The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.

Trieste

It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri

POLICY

Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.

Genoa/Brussels

Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.

PORTS

The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

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