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February 6, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic dry index slips but may signal reversal
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity shipping costs, extended a 25-year low even as hire costs for some shipments to China gained.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL containership rescues 116 after ferry sinks off Papua New Guinea
  • Drewry: Carriers hit on-time high with Maersk, Hanjin and Cosco leading
  • Samsung designs tailor-made 13,200 TEU ship to transit Panama Canal
  • Port Tracker: 2012 European imports to flatten after 3.9pc rise in 2011
  • Anhui ports aim to hit 450,000 TEU this year as infrastructure expands
  • US railways to spend record US$13 billion on rail freight expansion
  • GAC offers pollution service to assist shipowner compliance by March 1
  • US highways act seeks US$260 billion, 'biggest bill since 1956 Interstate'
  • Neptune Orient Lines ends monthly container volume and revenue reports
  • French pilots set to strike this week over government's anti-strike bill
  • December rebound on air cargo volumes after lacklustre 2011: IATA chief
  • Global Air Cargo Advisory Group hits EU carbon tax, wants ICAO rules to rule
  • Dragonair welcomes HK Government pledge to boost logistics, aviation
  • GOL Linhas Aereas opens US$6.3 million air cargo terminal in Sao Paulo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSL wins MoU Excellence Award for 3rd year in a row
  • Dry bulk rates in Asia seen struggling
  • High bunker prices exacerbating shipping industry gloom
  • INTTRA alliance network grows to 70+ members
  • MOL to scrap 5 double hull tankers
  • MSC announces rate restorations on India-East Africa trade lanes
  • Prospects for shipping look bleak in 2012: Fitch
  • Vessel scrapping may reach new high in 2012
  • Mines Ministry for export of all kinds of iron ore
  • Kochi Port to issue additional stevedoring licences
  • Port of Antwerp handles record containers & liquid bulk in 2011
  • National permit fee for commercial vehicles to be reviewed soon
  • Rlys to clear model concession pact for freight corridor soon
  • Forex reserves surge $ 673 m to $ 294 b; ' crests to 3-month high
  • Iran's threat over embargo pushes Brent oil above $ 112
  • Policy initiatives to contain pollution on our coasts
  • Aaras Shipping Agencies moves heavy equipment & break bulk cargo from China to Pakistan
  • Blue Water Shipping awarded challenging transport of jack-up rig

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • CargoNet to launch new intermodal shuttle in Norway
    Freight operator CargoNet is to launch a shuttle service to transport containers and semi-trailers between Kristiansand and the recently-opened Ganddal terminal near Stavanger (bot...
  • ERTMS/ETCS between Ankara and Istanbul
    Ansaldo STS has signed agreements with the Italo-Turkish joint venture, Salini-GCF-Kolin, to supply rail signalling, automation and telecommunications systems for the Gebze-Kosekoy...
  • IJS Global with Hong Kong-based new head of ocean freight
    IJS Global, a worldwide logistics service provider, has appointed Sven Boekhorst as its head of global ocean freight and executive vice-president. He reports directly to CEO, Sjoer...
  • New DAF factory in Brazil
    Construction work on a new DAF assembly plant in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) has started. The USD 200 million facility is due to be completed in 2013. Once finished, it will produce DAF ...
  • US trailer industry strong in 2011 and 2012 promising
    The USA's commercial trailer sector ended 2011 on solid footing and is well positioned for the third year of growth in the current cyclical recovery. Net orders for total trailers ...
  • Cargo flight operated between two facilities managed by SNC-Lavalin Airports
    The global transport specialist Flytrans recently chartered an Antonov 12 to fly an MRI unit on behalf of the Mayotte Health Centre from Paris-Vatry airport to Mayotte Dzaoudzi. Fl...
  • Record year for Transaero Airlines
    Transaero Airlines has announced record operational results for 2011. They indicate the company's stable development with rates considerably exceeding the industry average. Transae...
  • Air Cargo Group boosts trade lane capacity to/from Australia and South Africa
    Neutral airfreight wholesale specialists, Air Cargo Group, expects to be well positioned to play a major role in the Australian import and export neutral wholesale consolidation ma...
  • MOL changes agent in Turkey
    With effect from 1 February, Ocean Maritime Services Shipping Agency Tourism and Trading (OMS), Istanbul, took over responsibility for all MOL agency activities in Turkey. Ocean Ma...
  • Hertzog & Partner: Hans Sohnemann retires
    Elmar Hertzog und Partner Management Consultants GmbH has reported that Hans Sohnemann, its partner and long-serving manager of the Hanover branch office, retired on 1 February af...
  • Lehnkering: COO of chemical manufacturing services steps down
    Ingo Freyaldenhoven, the chief operating officer (COO) of Lehnkering's chemical manufacturing services division, left the company on 1 February at his own request. His departure is...
  • SBS Worldwide appoints new general manager for its northern UK business
    International supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide has appointed Lee Hackney as general manager of its northern UK business. Hackney, who will be based in Manchester, will...
  • Rhenus Midi Data brings know-how to the Rhenus group
    The Rhenus group (Germany) has enlarged its service portfolio by taking over the European activities of the logistics service provider Wincanton. The latter's former high-tech divi...
  • Kuehne + Nagel and Roche: new eco-friendly transport solution
    The global pharmaceutical corporation Roche has awarded logistics contracts for Greece to Kuehne + Nagel. The two companies have jointly developed an environment-friendly logistics...
  • Pan Emirates partners with Barloworld Logistics
    Pan Emirates, a regional brand in home furniture, accessories and decor retail, has partnered with Barloworld Logistics to offer greater value to its customers across the GCC state...
  • Carriers set new record for schedule reliability
    Container service reliability reached a new high in Q4/2011 with an on-time average of 69% across all the trades covered by Drewry's recently published Schedule Reliability Insight...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Dakota Creek wins contract for second Ocean-class AGOR
  • STX Canada Marine to design Canada's polar icebreaker
  • DOF takes delivery of CSV/PSV from Cochin Shipyard
  • ASNE announces award recipients
  • Gibdock carries out back-to-back cruise ship projects
  • Kirby Corporation reports record earnings
  • Port of Los Angeles VIP tour boat will get hybrid power
  • Signal Ship Repair wins $16 million contract for dredge repair
  • Big Navy contracts for Titan Maritime, SMIT

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Port of Port Angeles praises response to vessel explosion
  • US rail freight traffic climbs during week
  • Inchcape reports cold weather affecting Eastern European ports
  • Russian World War II aircraft arrives at Port of Tacoma
  • Mitsui containership helps rescue victims from sunken ferry vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • West Africa suezmax daily earnings dip below $20,000 for first time in six weeks
    Charterers drip feeding cargoes into the spot market have left owners scrambling for work
  • One man is not an island
    It is troubling how eager we are to vilify one man rather than contextualise his actions and consequently confront any system as a whole
  • Falling asleep is the stuff of nightmares
    New study proves that tired seafarers put themselves and their vessels at risk
  • KG fund Emstor files for insolvency
    Failure is latest in a series of insolvencies of funds from the Leer-based GHF stable
  • US sanctions leave room for manoeuvre
    Waivers for countries that show intent to reduce imported Iranian crude
  • Iran conflict rubs salt in tanker industry's wounds
    Hormuz Strait closure may be less of a threat than fragile global demand
  • How staying neutral keeps a rail freight provider on the right track
    As a third-party supplier of container trains, DB Schenker has to tread carefully when dealing with UK ports
  • Wilhelmshaven to offer boxships a 70% port dues rebate
    The deepwater, four-berth Eurogate Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven is set to open in August
  • Armed guards' insurance cover needs greater clarity
    Shipowners could be liable for PMSCs that lack adequate or correct cover
  • SCFI dips as box lines seek to double Asia-Europe freight rates
    Carriers press for price increases of more than $700 per teu
  • ITF to launch Asia inspection blitz
    Del Monte-operated ships to be targeted
  • Larger handysize sector faces tonnage glut
    Orderbook for ships in top-end of vessel class close to 50% of fleet
  • Capesizes dodge the worst of the dry market meltdown
    Rates edge sideways as brokers look to mild improvement in February
  • Höegh exercises option for third FSRU as LNG demand rises
    Analysts expect a fourth order to follow
  • French public prosecutor announces investigation
    Over 500 passengers now part of Costa Concordia class action in US
  • PetroChina buys $1bn stake in Shell's Canadian shale gas business
    Deal boosts North America export prospects
  • Stabilisation of dry bulk asset values is imminent
    Chief executives agree secondhand and newbuilding prices cannot go much lower
  • HCI Capital tops KG league
    KG house raised $76m for shipping funds last year
  • Hapag-Lloyd sale could be completed within weeks
    Talks between Tui and the Hamburg-based Albert Ballin consortium are at 'advanced stage'
  • Electronic pay firms woo seafarers away from wage packets
    US firm SeaPay opens office in Liverpool to target European owners
  • Glencore merger with Xstrata would threaten bulk trades
    $80bn titan would firm its grip on a market plagued by overcapacity
  • Australia plans national maritime law
    Act would replace eight sets of laws
  • US Senate committee approves tougher sanctions against Iran
    Shipping under scrutiny as US puts the squeeze on Tehran
  • DFDS and Louis Armateurs set Dover-Calais launch date
    Norman Spirit to be switched from DFDS Dover-Dunkirk service, with a second ship to be added 'in due course'
  • Money's too tight to mention
    Financial sector still has duties to the real economy
  • DSME slumps in fourth quarter
    But yard still fares better than peers
  • Kirby celebrates record-breaking fourth quarter
    Barge operator benefits from inland boom
  • Costa to choose Concordia salvor
    Ten companies invited to submit proposals

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • LNG export race speeds up
    CANADA'S National Energy Board has approved a second LNG export license in British Columbia, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • 40 seafarers icebound
    THREE ships carrying a total of 40 mariners today are spending their third day trapped in ice in the Sea of Azov, Ukraine's emergencies ministry said
  • Port Everglades box transfer facility approved
    FLORIDA officials have approved a 30-year lease for a $72M container transfer facility at Port Everglades
  • Iran sanctions gain bipartisan US support
    SANCTIONS legislation against Iran is moving swiftly and co-operatively through a US Congress more typically mired in partisan rancour
  • Sietas order salvaged
    DUTCH marine services group Van Oord today renewed its order for a 6,500dwt wind turbine installation vessel at Hamburg's Sietas yard
  • Restis closes Seanergy injection
    THE RESTIS family has injected $10M into NASDAQ-listed Seanergy, and the drybulk company has finalised loan amendments from Marfin Egnatia Bank
  • Box sector's reliability seen at new high
    CONTAINER service reliability reportedly reached a new high in the final quarter of 2011, with an on-time average of 69% across all trades
  • Liverpool cruise row ends
    LIVERPOOL is set to become a cruise turnaround port under an agreement with the UK government
  • Canadian oil plan agreed
    CANADIAN National Railway and its locomotive engineers have reached a settlement to end a five day strike
  • Dover/Calais date unveiled
    DANISH ferry operator DFDS and France's LD Lines said today they plan to launch their new Dover/Calais service on February 17
  • Iran-bound ships diverted
    UP TO five ships carrying 400,000 tonnes of grain to Iran have reportedly been diverted to new destinations because EU sanctions are holding up payments
  • WA seeks ports shuffle
    MAJOR Australian mining companies will have less say in operating Western Australia's ports under changes sought by its government
  • VLCC booked for six months
    AET TANKERS has apparently beaten the VLCC spot market, after its Eagle Valencia was booked by Venezuelan oil company PDVSA for $30,000 per day for six months
  • Drybulk 'reality' seen lagging
    SHARP recent drops in drybulk rates have sunk the BDI, but this has not been reflected in share prices of listed bulker companies, broker sources have noted
  • Slower demand growth seen for nickel ore
    SINGAPORE securities group UOB Kay Hian warned today that nickel ore demand growth might slow this year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Port Drivers Step up Pressure in Seattle
    Some operations at the Port of Seattle are feeling the impact of a push by harbor truck drivers for changes...
  • Demand for Trailers on the Rise, Survey Says
    Transport operators may be planning to purchase more trailers in the first quarter of 2012, as stronger than usual freight...
  • Shippers Deliver 'Pro-Trucking' Message to Congress
    About 170 shippers participating in a "fly-in" to deliver a pro-trucking message to Congress Feb. 1 arrived just as House...
  • Crowley Names Ayala to Head Puerto Rico Trade
    Crowley Maritime promoted Jose "Pache" Ayala to vice president for the Puerto Rico trade. In his new role,...
  • ODFL Profit Rises 84 Percent, Revenue Nears $1.9 Billion
    Old Dominion Freight Line increased its profit 84.4 percent in 2011 to $139.5 million, while revenue rose 27.1 percent to...
  • EGT, ILWU Terminal Agreement on the Horizon
    EGT recognized the Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 21 as the bargaining representative for workers at the new grain export...
  • Transport Industry Helps Drive US Unemployment Down
    Transportation and warehousing were among the industries that contributed to the creation of 243,000 jobs in January, pushing the unemployment...
  • Ryder Boosts Earnings 30 Percent, Adds Rental Capacity
    Acquisitions and internal growth in all business segments boosted fourth-quarter and year-end profit and revenue at supply chain giant Ryder...
  • Maersk Sells Chassis-Leasing Subsidiary
    Maersk Inc., the U.S. arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, agreed to sell Direct ChassisLink, its chassis-leasing subsidiary, to the...
  • OOCL to Hike Westbound Asia-Europe Rates $800
    OOCL announced Friday it will increase freight rates $800 for westbound cargo on Asia-Europe services March 1, joining other carriers...
  • Report Says China Logistics Demand to Grow 9 Percent
    The need for refrigerated and express supply chain services will help drive overall Chinese demand for logistics services up 9...
  • China Manufacturing Index Expanded in January
    Chinese manufacturing sector expanded in January, allieving some fears that the country is headed for a hard economic landing as...
  • Landstar Profit Rises 35.3 Percent on 'Strong' Demand
    Landstar System's fourth quarter revenue rose 22.1 percent to $717.5 million, powered by a significant increase in freight volume and...
  • JAL Reports $1.9 Billion Profit After Exiting Bankruptcy
    Japan Airlines posted a $1.92 billion net profit of on a consolidated basis in the first nine months of fiscal...
  • House Committee Approves Five-Year Transport Plan
    Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 29-24 to approve the five-year $260 billion American Energy and Infrastructure...
  • Con-way 2011 Profit Soared 22-Fold to $88.4 Million
    Trucking and logistics giant Con-way roared back from the recession last year as its net profit skyrocketed 22-fold from $4...
  • Container Imports Rose 3 Percent in 2011
    Rising shipments of auto parts and recovering demand for furniture pushed U.S. containerized imports up 2.4 percent in December, capping...
  • A New Ceiling From the Factory Floor
    Hyundai's car plant in Montgomery, Ala., is running at 110 percent of official capacity. Deere and Caterpillar report double-digit sales...
  • Operation Slow-Go
    The announcement from Japanese carrier "K" Line of a $173 million operating loss on container shipping in the December quarter...
  • No Seal, Raw Deal
    Q: We're a broker who had a customer move a shipment from a U.S. origin to a Canadian destination, using...
  • Coastal Shift - Not!
    Over the past five years, there's been no maritime cargo industry topic more obsessed over than the impact of the...
  • Court to Decide Ambassador Bridge Owner's Fate
    A Michigan Court of Appeals panel is expected to decide sometime next week whether Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel "Matty" Moroun...
  • FDA Blocks 20 Shipments of Imported Orange Juice
    The Food and Drug Administration blocked more shipments of orange juice from entering the U.S. and found traces of an...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Portland expects box boost from revamped HL/HS service
    The US west coast port of Portland is expecting a significant hike in its box traffic as a result of the decision of Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud to co-operate on ...
  • APM T's MAGNUM Graduates will spearhead its emerging economies strategy
    APM Terminals is hoping that the latest graduates to emerge from its MAGNUM advanced management training class will reinforce its investment strategy in the developing ...
  • Dar es Salaam benefits from improvements
    The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), which throughout last year increased the wharfage line for containerships being handled ay Dar es Salaam, recently announced ...
  • HMM introduces new bunker surcharge
    Hyundai Merchant Marine intends to introduce a supplementary bunker surcharge in the tradelane between Asia and Europe with effect from March 1, 2012. Called a ...
  • 70-up for INTTRA's Alliance Network
    That is the number of information solution providers that have now joined the Parsippany, New Jersey-headquartered INTTRA's, Alliance Network - with 12 new like-minded ...
  • Overseas expansion helps Aramex
    Dubai-based Aramex, a provider of global logistics and supply chain management solutions, has posted higher turnover and profits in its fiscal year 2011, which ...
  • Indian, Chinese and Japanese navies join forces to fight piracy
    In an endeavour to combat the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, the navies of India, China and Japan have formed an alliance to carry out 'co-ordinated ...
  • China: we may help the eurozone
    At a news briefing in Beijing yesterday, conducted by Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao and visiting German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, it was suggested by the ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel improves reefer service
    Switzerland-based Kuehne + Nagel has acquired the Australian reefer cargo specialist Link Logistics International for an undisclosed sum. The privately owned forwarder ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Ships for free
    Zero charter rates confirmed today as dry-cargo pain intensifies.
  • Engineer breaks leg
    DS Agility officer fell through hatch into engine room while vessel was transiting Kiel Canal.
  • McQuilling storms Brazil
    Diversified US brokerage taps Petrobras talent to lead latest Rio de Janeiro invasion.
  • Saved by frying pan
    Last crewman taken alive from Costa Concordia whacked windows with kitchen equipment to alert rescuers.
  • Precious hit by poor rates
    Khalid Hashim-led owner has full year income cut by the weakening dry cargo market.
  • Kirby high on petrochemicals
    US oil products output pushes barge owner to another earnings record.
  • What shipbroking is all about
    Costa Concordia just a "rare anomaly," law abiding miners, plotters brought to justice and long waits at the barbers.
  • Korean funds on buying spree
    Marine ministry authorises three investor groups to purchase eight boxships and bulkers for charter to HMM, SK and Sinokor.
  • Total scrap record to topple
    Braemar tips 2012 demolition derby to outrun the historic high set in 1985.
  • Captain tops up TEN holding
    Greek magnate buys up an additional $5m worth of stock in New York-listed tanker owner.
  • French start Concordia probe
    Paris prosecutor's office to investigate claims filed in France over the cruiseship disaster.
  • MES sees better times
    Japanese shipbuilder reports lower earnings but still sees full year improvement.
  • Cape armada fights rates fall
    Ofer and Angelicoussis head the list of owners standing firm and refusing to fix bulkers at basement levels.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Savannah posts 4.2% TEU growth in 2011
  • Damen sends new dredgers to Azerbaijan
  • Yusen makes senior appointments
  • ODW names Neverman VP
  • Maersk sells chassis business
  • MSC joins push to increase Far East-Europe rates
  • Costamare reports higher profit
  • International Shipholding's 4Q profit lower
  • ATA augments legal team
  • Dachser expands in Shanghai

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
  • Container lines announce hike in freight rates
    COSCO Container Lines alters Bunker Adjustment Factor charge to Indian subcontinent, North-West Europe and the Mediterranean.
  • Rotterdam sees fewer VLCCs load fuel oil
    The fuel oil mainly comes from Russian refineries, with part of the surplus used as bunker fuel on the Rotterdam bunker market.
  • Week ends with mixed prices
    Demanded was mostly busy on Friday, according to players.
  • Case study shows Rena spill cost could have been reduced by 50%
    Report suggested that use of a fast oil recovery system (FORS) could have reduced the cost of this incident by as much as 50%.
  • Port of Antwerp releases sustainability report
    The port said it aims to be the sustainability leader in the Hamburg - Le Havre regions.
  • IMO meeting wrestles with black carbon
    Correspondence group to develop definition, consider measurement methods and collate information on control measures.
  • Neste Oil underlines belief in renewable fuels market
    Finnish oil major pledges to ramp-up its renewable fuels business in 2012.
  • Dry bulk carrier chartered for 'no fee'
    'It is a sign of how desperate the sector is,' says analyst.
  • Prices falling in key European ports
    Poor bunker demand in Rotterdam.
  • Sharp price falls in Fujairah
    Bunker products in Durban 'subject to availability.'
  • Fuel oil demand pushes up value of heavy crude
    Refiners seeing stronger returns from fuel oil production.
  • BLG chairman re-elected
    Oftedal of Norway will head IMO sub-committee for another term.
  • EU sulphur decision postponed
    Environment committee will meet later this month.
  • CEO pays tribute to Nuvit Varol
    Founder of Bridge Oil Istanbul 'radiated real friendship.'
  • Bunker prices falling in Asia
    Mixed demand in Asia ports on Friday.
  • Sinopec supplies bunkers to Indonesian firm
    Sinopec supplies bunker fuels to a Pertamina newbuild product tanker at Taizhou port in Zhejiang province.
  • Kirby closes 2011 with record earnings
    Q4 results reflect 'continued favourable' US petrochemical production and strong export market.
  • Policy think tank welcomes incentive for cleaner fuels switch
    Initiative will 'directly reduce' harmful impacts of shipping emissions, says Civic Exchange.
  • Genmar files reorganisation plan
    The New York-listed tanker firm could emerge out of bankruptcy as early as April.
  • Slight increase in South Korean bunker stocks
    Hyundai Oilbank to produce more bunkers in February.
  • Bunker supplier loses appeal on $13 million case
    Singapore high court dismisses Prestige Marine's appeal against a decision made in favour of Marubeni.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
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