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November 7, 2012

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China's state-owned Hainan PO Shipping bows out on the transpacific Qingdao's 9-month container throughput rises 11pc to 10.8 million TEU Demand for behemoths evident by delivery CMA CGM's 16,020-TEUer DP World's global quarterly box volume up 4.6pc to 42.4 million TEU Southampton terminal operator orders US$42 million ship-to-shore cranes Port of Liverpool to target mega ships to tap widening of Panama Canal Xijiang Port Alliance adds members to build China's coastal trade US consumers more confident on eve of US presidential election: survey Panalpina's third quarter sea freight volumes rise, but air freight slips Sisgraph to establish Marine Excellence Centre in Brazil Vanguard Logistics honoured by CEVA for best practice ocean supplier Singapore Airlines suffers 30pc profit loss, SIA Cargo losses blamed Qantas to invest in air freight, divest road freight to turn a profit Air freight market leaders are now Middle Eastern, African carriers Harbin plans to develop 'air silk road' to Russia and routes to America

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Accident on board LPG Maharshi Krishnatreya Asia-Europe spot rates continue surge Captivating conference, appealing exhibition & exciting awards mark day 1 of event China Shipping introduces Haikou-Ho Chi Minh City weekly container service Chongqing giving a fillip to international logistics development Direct shipping service from Guangxi Autonomous Region to US launched DP World set to begin construction on Yarimca box terminal in Turkey E-commerce & social media activity continues to grow but measurement becomes key issue Soyameal exports drop 78 pc in Oct. Wheat exports cross 3 mt on rising demand Port of Liverpool gets major global award Railway Ministry to focus on pending projects Cos seek extension of safeguard duty on phthalic anhydride imports Exports from SEZs up 36 pc in July-Sept. despite global slowdown Indo-Canadian CEPA may conclude soon

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Kenya Airways to convert its B737-300 passenger jets into freighters Kenya Airways is to convert four of its Boeing B737-300 passenger jets into freighters as it ramps up its cargo unit (KQ Cargo) to meet surging cargo transportation demand across A... Hervé Montjotin is new CEO of Norbert Dentressangle The French logistics giant Norbert Dentressangle Group has appointed Hervé Montjotin as its new chief executive officer. François Bertreau, CEO since 1998, has resigned. Besides Mo... First delivery of Renault Masters goes to Swiss Post Renault Trucks (Schweiz) AG and its partner, Nef Truckcenter AG in Frenkendorf, near Basel (Switzerland), have handed over the first lot of 19 Renault Master 125.35 L3H3 vehicles t... Dubai records highest monthly increase of handled cargo since 2010 Dubai international airport (UAE) handled 193,261 t of cargo in September, an increase of 9.1% over the 177,128 t recorded in the same month in 2011. The surge marks the highest mo... New headquarters for SBB Cargo The Swiss freight railway SBB Cargo is switching its headquarters from Basel to Olten in November 2014. The relocation of its head office enables the company to cut its property re... TasRail renews freight fleet Australia's rail service provider TasRail has signed a contract with Chinese-owned CNR Australia Pty Ltd for the supply and delivery of 36 new ore wagons, 17 new coal wagons, 18 ne... MAN reports dwindling HGV sales The German truck manufacturer MAN reported that the Q3/2012 operating result of its commercial vehicles division sank to EUR 307 million. The volume of ingoing order fell by 16 %. ... Yusen Logistics reports decline in net income The Japanese service provider Yusen Logistics reported a 24.7% year-on-year decline in net income for the first half of its 2012 financial year (1 April 2012 - 30 September 2012). ... Geodis Logistics opens new high-tech centre Geodis Logistics Deutschland GmbH, a member of the French Geodis group, officially inaugurated its new asset recovery centre (ARC) in Nieder-Olm, near Mainz (Germany), on 31 Octobe... Konrad Kurz new chairman of Germany's automotive logistics association The members of the German automobile logistics association, a subdivision of the German Association of Forwarding and Logistics (DSLV), have elected Konrad Kurz as its new chairman... Japan's big three less optimistic Japan's three big shipping corporations Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) have become less optimistic about finance year 2012,...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Martek Marine racks up orders from Korean shipbuilders Tidewater reports 2Q FY2013 results Wärtsilä to power 14 Kuwait tugboats

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Hugh Ackroyd maritime photographer passes away in Portland at age 99 Diana Containerships buying APL GARNET from NOL CKYH - the Green Alliance plans Asia/Med service cuts Port of Vancouver, USA plans to build security building Foss Maritime adds two executives as directors

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Saving with SEEMP A mandatory document can be a practical tool to fuel savings Evergreen takes a carrot-and-stick approach to fleet performance Box giant launches bonus incentive to assess fuel efficiency among chartered vessels Feeling the pinch Shipmanagers say they are on the front line in improving vessel performance Genoa puts rail links at the centre of future expansion Port invests in infrastructure to maintain its European gateway role Port seeks public funding Expansion is of national and international importance, Genoa claims Report slams 'inadequate' pilotage and navigation management Year-long Australia safety probe finds shortfalls in Queensland pilotage Amsa pledges to improve coastal pilotage Shipping safety in the Great Barrier Reef is a 'priority', says authority Reasons to be cheerful China Cosco poses a mid-range risk compared with other state-owned players, says S&P Post-Sandy product tanker earnings hit $26,000 per day Rates boosted as more cargoes are shipped out of US Gulf Savannah dredging approved Port prepares for Panama Canal expansion by deepening navigation channel Omega Navigation could face controlled liquidation Chapter 11 case heads for showdown at 'big hearing' in December HSH Nordbank increases loss provision for ship loans Bank expects market to worsen and default rates to rise Diana Containerships snaps up NOL panamax APL Garnet could be first of two swoops for panamaxes in charter-back deals SEEMPer fidelis Ship energy efficiency will matter as much as ever, once the economy picks up Draft rules give 'legal certainty' to self-defence But security firms must use 'no more force than is reasonably necessary' Getting shot of the Joneses If waiving the protectionist act was mostly for show, why not junk it altogether? Essar cuts third-quarter losses Oilfields services business remains the company's star performer Ezion improves third-quarter profit Singapore-listed offshore player is optimistic about oil and gas demand Extra vessel boosts Whyalla South Australia port expands to handle increase in iron-ore exports Concerns raised about third stevedore at Brisbane Port chief doubts whether Queensland terminal can support new competition Saudi merger creates tanker behemoth Bahri, Vela and Saudi Aramco tie-up extends oil producer's control over global supply chain French-Indian partners claim crime wave forced them out of Kolkata Joint venture complains of kidnappings, violence and political interference Nam Cheong raises $90m in bond sale Singapore-listed offshore player expands its chartering operations CKYH alliance drops seven winter Asia-Mediterranean sailings Move to offset weakening demand could support attempted rate restoration Hyundai Mipo and JX Shipping sign LPG tanker deal Affiliate of Japanese resources giant will take delivery of 35,000 cu m vessel in 2014 Danaos posts third-quarter loss Pressure on container market will not ease until second-half 2013, predicts Coustas Five dead after Varun LPG gas leak Sixth seafarer airlifted to hospital after incident off Indian coast Torm's new owners revealed HSH Nordbank among financiers taking a collective 48% stake in troubled firm

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Finnlines profits soar 247% GRIMALDI's Baltic subsidiary Finnlines said today profits for 2012's first three quarters rose by 247% year on year Wärtsilä to lay off 790 in Vaasa FINNISH engine maker Wärtsilä said it plans a temporary layoff of 790 workers in Vaasa SMM shares graded down SEMBCORP Marine's shares have been graded down by UOB Kay Hian, after the yard's profits slumped 48% in 3Q12 Diana returns to buying NASDAQ-listed Diana Containerships today announced the resumption of fleet growth through the acquisition of its tenth Panamax Sandy points to tanker tightness A SPIKE in rates since Hurricane Sandy confirms that the supply-demand balance for product tankers is much tighter than had been thought, according to Scorpio Tankers president Robert Bugbee Ezion 3Q profits up 24% SINGAPORE-listed Ezion Holdings posted 24% increase in 3Q12 profits as it gained higher revenues from its offshore chartering and logistic support segments UK sheds light on Iran bunker rules THE UK has given the clearest hint yet that shipowners might be in the clear if their crews inadvertently use bunker derived from Iranian oil CKYH axes seven Asia-Med sailings THE CKYH Alliance said today that it will axe seven Asia/Mediterranean sailings from this month through mid-January 2013 Brazil might raise iron ore exports in 4Q12 RISING prices of Brazilian iron ore suggest a tightening market, in which the country might exceed its ore export record, DNB Bank has predicted Danaos sees 'cascade' pressure NYSE-listed box ship lessor Danaos has warned of pressure on mid-sized classes from larger-ship deliveries and an overall supply-demand imbalance due to a global slowdown Chinese settlement rejected RSHI'S Jiangsu subsidiary has rejected a settlement of a 16.4M yuan ($2.6M) compensation suit, filed by a Chinese fund management company Gold ship mystery might be solved RUSSIA'S gold ship mystery might be solved, as a man was arrested in the case Court rejects Savannah deepening permit SOUTH CAROLINA environmental regulators violated state law by approving a water permit for the $652M Savannah River deepening project, the state's high court ruled VLGC rates show signs of bottoming out VLGC rates appear to be bottoming out after crashing to a 2012 low last week Steady week expected for VLCC rates BROKERS believe VLCC rates could hold steady this week, after owners of modern ships managed to push through with Worldscale 36 despite falling bunker prices

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Container Lines Focus on Costs to Rebuild Profits Gene Seroka, president of the Americas at APL, sees container shipping capacity exceeding demand for the next couple of years in the east-west trade lanes. APL intends to make it through the difficult times by focusing on cost-cutting until demand catches up with supply. David Zimmermann, vice president of sales-North America... Floating an Idea for Ports Ports everywhere are trying to squeeze more productivity from container terminals. Ships are getting bigger, waterfront land is scarce and expensive. Asaf Ashar says it points to a new phase in the industry's development. Ashar, research professor at the National Ports & Waterways Initiative, suggests attacking the problem with a network...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Savannah harbour expansion green-lighted The Georgia Ports Authority [GPA] has received final approval for its harbour deepening project at the USEC Port of Savannah. This will not only enable it to 'more ... Change at the top at ND French transport group, Norbert Dentressangle, has announced the resignation of its chief executive Francois Bertreau and the appointment of Herve Montjotin as ... CKYH blanks seven Asia - Med sailings The CKYH alliance [COSCON, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping] is to void seven voyages between Asia and the Mediterranean starting this month and running into ... Eimskip IPO oversubscribed Reborn Icelandic shipping and transport group Eimskip saw its public share sale oversubscribed by more than five times on completion of the process last ... Box line antitrust reminder from Brussels Container shipping lines have been reminded by a senior European Commission official that they remain under the regulatory spotlight, despite the time that has ... Containers drive Hanjin improvement Better returns from its container sector helped South Korean Hanjin Shipping narrow its losses in the third quarter to KRW 47.3 billion (USD43.2 million) compared ...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Yangzijiang's 'evolution' A leading Chinese shipbuilder is picking up the pace of a campaign to combat the global decline in newbuilding orders by expanding its footprint in sectors that appear to be more promising. Class action avalanche Another class action lawsuit has been filed against Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) and two of its top executives. DAC faces cold front Danaos may be forced to lay-up more containerships in the coming quarters if the charter market fails to improve, management told investors Tuesday. Sandy spark for Scorpio Hurricane Sandy has led Scorpio Tankers to brighten its outlook for the product tanker market. Containership carnivore Diana Containerships will likely continue to put cash to work in the sale-and-purchase market on the back of its latest acquisition, according to Wells Fargo Securities. TDW tops forecasts Tidewater trumped Wall Street estimates Tuesday after reversing a loss in the fiscal second quarter. Finnlines growing again Finnish ro-pax group Finnlines has pushed up profit in the first nine months as revenue rose. Amurskaya owner held A Russian shipowner has been arrested after an overloaded cargoship sank in the Sea of Okhotsk with nine crew on board. DCIX back in action Diana Containerships has dusted off its cheque book and returned to the sale and purchase market to take a ship from Neptune Orient Lines. Ferry pretty Shipping markets may not look too pretty right now, but for one Danish vessel the world has turned a little brighter. "Shipping critical" Germany's HSH Nordbank has admitted loan-loss provisions will be much higher than planned as shipping's crisis lurches on. Better from Essar An Improved showing from its shipping and offshore divisions has helped Essar cut its second quarter loss. Scorpio's vintage interest Scorpio Tankers has ruled itself out of the running for any floating Overseas Shipholding Group assets which may become available. Three vie for Viana Two bids in the privatisation of struggling Portuguese shipyard Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo (ENVC) have reportedly come in under EUR 10m ($12.8m). Hanjin cutting back Korean container line Hanjin Shipping is scaling back its Asia to Mediterranean services as winter demand drops. HSH tops Torm list HSH Nordbank has emerged as the largest shareholder in the reshaped Torm. SeaCube in strong quarter SeaCube Container Leasing has seen a near 30% jump in third quarter profits and increased its payout to shareholders. Mipo wins Japanese order Japan's JX Shipping has turned to South Korea's Hyundai Mipo for an LPG carrier newbuilding. Sumitomo sunnier Japan's Sumitomo Heavy Industries is forecasting an operating loss for its shipbuilding division in the first six months. UDSC racks up a loss State-run Ukrainian Danube Shipping Co (UDSC) has slipped to a loss in the third quarter as revenue dropped. Five killed by leak Five Varun Shipping crew have died after inhaling gas on an LPG carrier off India. More capes scrap bound Two more capesize bulkers have been sent for demolition in the last few days, according to Clarkson Research Services. Ezion profits on the up Ezion Holdings has reported higher third quarter profits as the addition of new rigs helped drive up revenue. Ezion seals rig double Ezion Holdings has secured a charter deal for two service rigs for deployment in central America worth $298m in total. Keppel seals double win Keppel Offshore & Marine has seen two of its overseas yards scoop offshore related contracts worth SGD160m ($130m). Seadrill hot for Husky John Fredriksen's Seadrill is said to be in the driving seat for a potential $1bn drilling contract off Canada.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Ex-Im Bank helps Sandy-ravaged exporters The bank has extended provisions to help exporters and financial institutions located in those portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that have been declared federal disaster areas due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy. FMCSA speeds fuel to Northeast storm zone The DOT agency on Monday said it's leading an Interstate Petroleum Transport Team to ensure the quickest and most efficient movement of fuel to the region devastated by Hurricane Sandy. CKYH to drop Asia-Med sailings in winter The CKYH Green Alliance said Tuesday it will cancel seven Asia-Mediterranean sailings during the winter to better align supply with slowing demand during the period. The dropped sailings will come between November and mid-January. Expeditors reports smaller profit Court says Savannah River permit violated law Mobile terminal to handle rail-delivered crude Arc Terminals said it is working with Canadian National Railway to build a rail tank car unloading terminal in Mobile, Ala., to handle Western Canadian heavy and Bakken light crude oils destined to Gulf Coast refineries. Weak international demand stagnates intermodal LB port board approves temporary headquarters Cooper named ABP's new CEO U.S. Space Industry 'Deep Dive' review on line

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Bunker prices heading up in Fujairah But in South African ports, prices lost ground. Prices showed gains in Rotterdam Bunker prices end week-long downward run. US Navy opts for fuel efficiency Technology offers lower operating costs. 'Planning must start now' for tighter sulphur limits Bulker operator sees 'no reason not to use scrubbers for ECA compliance'. Bunker suppliers 'need recognition' for their financial exposure Credit lines offered by suppliers are 'eye-wateringly' high. CMF expands supply of high viscosity fuels Will offer RMK 500 in the Canary Islands 'in response to market demand'. UK: Iranian origin bunkers not in breach of sanctions Question put to UK government reveals partial answer. Five crew die from gas poisoning Tragic accident on LPG tanker raises questions about whether financial crisis is impacting safety procedures. Efficient ships' pumps result in fuel savings Trial produced positive results. Asian bunker prices firming Demand mixed at key Asian ports on Tuesday. Engine manufacturer in a 'first' Wins contract to supply dual-fuel engines for two Greek LNG carriers. South Korean builder wins Japanese contract Hyundai Mipo to build vessel which offers fuel savings of up to 30%. Indian firm wins Fujairah terminal contract Set to commission the 600,000 cubic metres terminal by mid-2014. Poll shows high ECA compliance expectations Despite no enforcement powers in Canadian waters, only 13% think most ships would not observe sulphur limits.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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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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