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BRIEFS

February 10, 2012

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*Shipping News* S'pore a heavyweight in Asian superyatch sector SINGAPORE is one of the heavyweights in the Asian superyacht industry, commanding about US$45 million of what is estimated to be a US$345 million a year market. Panamax rates surge on expected China demand Hire rates for Panamaxes, the biggest commodity carrying ships to navigate the Panama Canal, jumped the most in more than 21/2 years on speculation demand is strengthening in China.

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G6 carriers start to run six new Asia-Europe services in March MSC to increase Europe to India rates US$200/TEU in March and April Restoration Period! Asia-Europe westbound trades face steep rate increases US$15 million fine for shipper that docked in Canada to evade Jones Act Hamburg stevedore HHLA overtakes Antwerp and Rotterdam in box volumes Bay of Biscay port turns to boxes, ro-ro after bulk volume disappoints Hebei port throughput reaches 361 million tonnes in 2011 Shanxi province to build 1,000 kilometres of expressway in 2012 Sinotrans sees US$2.05 million in savings as China cuts warehouse tax 50pc Singapore's CWT Globelink expands in Turkey with new off in Mersin DP World's Aden terminal docks its biggest ship, an 8,441-TEUer Kuehne + Nagel buys Oz cool chain forwarder after buying another in NZ Transport Corporation of India sales up 5pc, profit up to US$95.9 million Cronos installs new container refrigeration units from Daikin Sri Lanka to hold port, air-sea freight, logistics forum March 8 Air France expected to lose US$133 million in sales due to pilot strike NY air cargo firm faces highest ever TSA administrative fine - US$1 million India air cargo sector needs state policy to benefit from sector growth

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Cabinet note on cabotage relaxation soon: Mohandas Concordia mishap could be worst maritime insurance loss: experts G6 Alliance brings forward Asia-Europe service launch IIMS inducts new members, felicitates graduates NSLAA successfully organises cricket tournament for fourth consecutive year The changing face of the VLCC spot market Decision on Welspun's lone Vizhinjam bid round the corner Mumbai Port, Port of Antwerp to consider exchange of personnel Airlines get go-ahead to import jet fuel CWC(NS)L marks 6th anniversary of Nhava Sheva CFS by felicitations, gaiety India may disburse 45 pc of payment for Iran oil in SEZ exports climb 17 pc in April-Dec. 2011 A 12 step guide to managing your money in 2012 - III

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
New investment to modernise Serbia's railways The European Bank for Reconstruction and development (EBRD) is continuing to support the modernisation of Serbia's transport infrastructure and promote further reform of the rail s... Railway industry training centre opened near Calais Groupe Eurotunnel has opened the new Centre International de formation ferroviaire de la Côte d'Opale (CIFFCO1), at Coquelles in the Pas-de-Calais (France). CIFFCO is a Groupe Euro... Rolling motorway on the Gotthard: decision due this year Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (Fedro) has taken a closer look at the opportunities for a truck on train service for part of the Gotthard route. The Gotthard tunnel is to be re... Gefco and Chevrolet sign transport contract The French transport service provider Gefco and US car maker Chevrolet have signed a new contract. Under the latest arrangement, Gefco will provide finished vehicle logistics for o... G6 Alliance to start activities in March - one month ahead of schedule Members of the new G6 Alliance have announced that their Asia-Europe container shipping cooperation will begin in the first week of March - one month ahead of schedule. The new All... Latin American Terminals with new managing director Joe Nielsen has been named managing director of Latin American Terminals, based in Panama. In his last position he was the CFO for APM Terminals' activities in the Americas region.... Containerships calling at Pori Helsinki-based Containerships will add the Finnish port of Pori to its shortsea network, with effect from March. The new service will consist of a weekly sailing from Pori to Sode... JAL and IAG take first step towards intended joint business between Japan and Europe Japan Airlines (JAL) has just submitted its application to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) seeking antitrust immunity to cooperate with ... AF KLM Cargo sees difficult start to 2012 Air France KLM Cargo recorded a sharp drop in traffic (-10.3%) to 801 million RTK in January. The decline is linked to the weak economy and the timing of the Chinese New Year. A 6... Zufall Logistics Group expanding With effect from 1 March 2012, Friedrich Zufall GmbH & Co, a Night Star partner, is taking over the region around Dortmund and Hagen (both Germany) which was formerly served by... Logwin operating web shop for Apollo-Optik Logwin, a global logistics service provider based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), recently began managing a web shop for its customer Apollo-Optik. Around 4,000 of the optician's emp... Brazil privatising airports Brazil has taken on private companies to modernise the country's airports. The contract for Brazil's largest airport, Guarulhos in São Paulo, has been awarded to a group of firms a...

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Austal to build 80 m vehicle-passenger cat for repeat customer Cruise industry announces new passenger emergency drill policy OSG suspends dividend payments Harvey Gulf orders two more LNG OSVs from Trinity Offshore Jensen-designed "super pumper" fireboat for San Francisco Free Seas bulker reported hijacked by Somali pirates SEACOR sells National Response Corporation to J.F. Lehman

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Changes to management team in line at Port of Portland Frontier Airlines to begin Bellingham to Denver flights Horizon Lines container ship rescues three from drifting sailboat TSA member carriers plan new round of rate moves Carriers plan upgrade of Asia/Black Sea service

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Will Evergreen prove its critics wrong? Taiwanese line has split from the pack by refusing to order ultra-large tonnage Know your bank It's good practice in a tough market for credit to understand the pressures that lenders face Build it and they will come Cuba plans 1m teu port at Mariel LNG demand to test the limits of vessel supply The liquefied natural gas fleet stands at just over 370 active ships, but about 80% are dedicated to long-term charters St Croix refinery closure opens doors for product tankers The loss of Caribbean facility means US will now need to source refined oil products across greater distances Canada grants Kitimat a licence to export LNG to Asia National Energy Board green light opens up opportunities for vessels to ship liquefied natural gas across the Pacific from British Columbia Sanmar steadies the ship for product tankers on the transatlantic trade Fall in rates looks set to halt as brokers forecast steady week ahead on the TC2 Pertamina splashes out on new VLGC Purchase price more than $6m above market levels for newbuildings Glencore and Xstrata behemoth set to shape dry bulk charters $90bn merged company spans production, trading and tonnage Zim denies 'fighting for life'claim Carrier rejects the claim that a cash injection has been withheld TSA box lines to launch emergency rate rises Transpacific Stabilization Agreement members plan to each raise freight rates by $300 per feu starting from March on top of the $400 per feu introduced on January 1 Chinese ore demand boosts South Africa dry bulk exports Growth is concentrated at Saldanha Bay Greek crisis drives youth to sea Number of cadet candidacies soar despite difficult times for shipping, says shipowners' leader Argentina has billions of barrels of shale oil Global status quo to be rocked after nation's potential reserves are revised up from around 1bn barrels to 22.8bn Buyer beware Private equity cannot save everybody China imports 20% less crude from Middle East Gulf in January Asian giant turns to Libya, West Africa and South America Supramax rates recovery begins in Asia Brokers uncertain bottom has been reached in the Atlantic Car carriers well-placed to weather double-dip recession, says Drewry Small orderbook will stand sector in good stead Japan to import more wheat Government plans to cut prices up to 10% will boost small bulk markets Costa Concordia insurance cover could be void 'Peculiar circumstances' of casualty raise prospect of denial of coverage and liability shifting JF Lehman to buy Seacor oil-spill response firms Deepwater Horizon money-makers sell for $97m Wilhelmshaven windfarm win is a blow to rival ports Mystery Chinese backer and Rhenus Midgard will handle offshore parts Zim fights back Israeli reports that Zim was fighting for its life for the lack of a $100m cash injection from its parent Israel Corp would seem off the mark Salvage expert slams 'ridiculous' bid deadlines to move Costa Concordia Complex process needs time, says Reinigert Expansion lifts CSIC profits Shanghai-listed unit bought four parent company shipyards Tokyo MOU inspections find problems with cargo hatch openings Three-month campaign detains 346 vessels Vale's Subic Bay hub to open next week Move follows China ban on Valemax vessels Bondholders challenge General Maritime Chapter 11 reorganisation Questions over April exit from bankruptcy as Georgiopoulos is called to testify DNB halves dividend to boost capital reserves Move follows heavy provisions to shipping and corporate loans

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
PNG ships seized in sinking PROTESTERS in Papua New Guinea's Buka have seized three Rabaul Shipping vessels to press demands for compensation for those killed in the sinking of its ferry Rabaul Queen, IHS Global Insight reported today TSA seeks new rate jump THE TSA said today it is seeking a second rate increase in six months in the Asia/US box trades SEACOR sells its spill response units SEACOR Holdings has agreed to sell three of its spill response companies to private equity firm JF Lehman for $97M Platou sees darkness before shipping's dawn SHIPPING markets should start to turn for the better late in 2012, a Platou Markets report said - but they will deteriorate further before turning round Maersk Tankers halts calls at Iran's ports MAERSK Tankers, the unit of Danish shipping giant AP M'ller-Maersk, has terminated new business with Iran, a spokesman for the parent group confirmed to Fairplay today Grand China woes persist GERMANY's Oldendorff Carriers is the latest plaintiff to pursue a US claim against embattled Grand China, court documents revealed RasGas, KOGAS sign 2M t/y deal QATAR'S Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas has reportedly signed a deal to supply 2M tonnes of gas per year to KOGAS Wind blamed for casualties A COSCO bulker reportedly collided with a tanker in howling winds early today in the wintry Black Sea, 10 miles off Novorossiysk Write-offs hit Rio profits MINING giant Rio Tinto today reported a plunge in annual net profits after it was hit by a whopping impairment charge tied to its aluminium business 85% VLOC surge warned DELIVERIES of very large ore carriers are likely to surge 85% year on year in 2012, an analysis has predicted Alliances pressure Maersk MAERSK'S plans for box sector consolidation have been largely frustrated by the organisation of major liners into alliances, a key shipping analyst said today Danube shipping frozen FOUR BALKAN countries has suspended Danube River shipping, as ice continued today to make Europe's prime commercial waterway impossible to traverse 35% tanker slippage seen TANKER slippage could hit 35% this year, with brokerage McQuilling & Partners forecasting that 228 tankers would be delivered this year CSD's shares dive HONG KONG-listed shares of China Shipping Development closed today 3.11% lower at HK$6.23 ($0.80), after securities firm UOB Kay Hian urged investors to dump the stock Skaugen weighs new $63M bond issue IM SKAUGEN, the listed Oslo LNG and lighterage tanker operator, said today it is considering issuance of at least 300M kroner ($63M) worth of in three-year bonds

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Negotiations Stall During WTO Development Round Negotiations have stalled in The World Trade Organization's Doha Development Round, the latest round of trade negotiations, and the National... Intermodal Rail Shipments Rise 16.8 Percent Intermodal freight shipments moved by U.S. railroads jumped 16.8 percent year-over-year in the week ending Feb. 4, as steady freight... Analyst Doubts Rapid Impact of Asia-Europe Rate Increases Vessel layups and new shipping alliances will help push up container shipping freight rates in coming months but many operators... Eastbound Trans-Pacific Carriers Seek $800 in Rate Increases Trying to maintain pricing momentum in the trans-Pacific, shipping lines that carry U.S. imports from Asia announced two proposed rate... USPS Loses $3.3 Billion in First Quarter The U.S. Postal Service fell deeper into a financial hole in its fiscal first quarter, losing $3.3 billion forecasting "large... Lufthansa Cargo to End Diverted Flights to Cologne Lufthansa Cargo said it will stop diverting freighters to Cologne Airport to avoid a night flight ban at its Frankfurt... OHL to Pay $1 Million Cargo Security Violation Fine A Tennessee air forwarder agreed to pay a $1 million fine to settle charges of violating air cargo security regulations... MIQ Logistics Expands LCL, Consolidation Services MIQ Logistics is expanding its less-than-containerload consolidation service, offering weekly LCL service from Istanbul, Turkey, to New York. The... Baltimore Container, Auto Volumes Set Records The Port of Baltimore handled a record-number of containers and automobiles in 2011, as both cargos surpassed levels set before... Maersk to Launch Middle East-West Mediterranean Service Maersk Line will launch a container service between the Middle East and West Mediterranean, starting at the end of this... Lufthansa Cargo Tonnage Slumps 11.4 Percent Lufthansa Cargo's freight traffic tumbled 11.4 percent in January from a year ago amid a weakening global economy that threatens... Roadrunner Profit Soars Eight-Fold in 2011 Roadrunner Transportation Services increased its net profit 77 percent in the fourth quarter to $6.9 million as revenue jumped 43.6... MSC's Golden Gate Service Adds Savannah Call Mediterranean Shipping Company is adding Savannah to its weekly Golden Gate Service between the East Coast and Asia via the... Car Carriers Rebound on Auto Industry Recovery The rise in the global auto trade is lifting the car carrier industry out of the global recession with far... Kerry Expands Thailand Port Operations Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics, in the midst of a broad expansion of its Asia network, says it expects to complete... Asia-Europe Spot Rate Index Inches Upward An index of spot freight rates for Asia-to-Europe container shipments inched up 0.1 percent this week, showing new strength in... LA-LB Aim to Combat Slow Turn Times at Ports The executive directors of the nation's two largest container ports intend to address one of their most vexing and embarrassing...

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Keller named president of Sea Star Industry veteran Peter Keller is the new president of US/Puerto Rico ocean services company Sea Star Line.Having worked closely with the group as a consultant and ... SAMEL and Bahrain Logistic Zone sign MoU SAMEL, which is a logistics group that specialises in the distribution of bulk chemical materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, catalysts and additives ... African nations agree new pact to fight Somalian piracy The governments of Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa have signed a new multilateral pact that is designed to reinforce maritime security in the Indian Ocean ... Maersk devolves more authority to coalface Maersk wants regional offices to have more authority when deciding how best to address public/press enquiries. Speaking after the unveiling of a new corporate movie ... ICS demands progress in piracy fight from UK-hosted Somalia conference The International Chamber of Shipping [ICS] has welcomed the prospect of further advances in the fight against piracy offered by the London-hosted Somalia international ... IAS to launch new business intelligence software California, Oakland-headquartered web-based intermodal applications provider, International Asset Systems (IAS), is already planning on developing and adding new ... Carriers ramp up global GRIs With attention diverted to the Asia - Europe tradelane's massive hikes slated for March 1, ocean carriers are busy revaluating other services for freight rate increase ... European freeze 'to last until end of Feb', as Hamburg tugs add ice surcharge The worst February cold spell to hit Europe in almost 30-years could last until the end of the month say leading meteorologists - spiking fuel prices and restricting ... Bunker price nearing USD700 Rotterdam-sourced IFO 380 closed just shy of USD700 per tonne yesterday, after rising by USD25 since Monday, prompting ocean carriers to implement or introduce ... Med ports report lacklustre growth As in northern Europe, Western Mediterranean gateway ports struggled with cargo growth last year, reflecting the region's major sovereign debt problems. Spain's ...

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
SHIP sheds African Zebra Dale Ploughman in the driver's seat as US-listed bulker owner parts ways with ageing handymax at a loss of $2.4m. Ivar Lundh targets expansion Swedish shipbroker celebrates centennial by spinning off management wing in a bid to cash in on chemical tanker upswing. Chandris torches tanker Diversified Greek shipowner poised to make $8m as 1995-built vessel sails to beaches of Alang. Grand China feuds ignite Norden and Oldendorff join fight to claw back cash from embattled Asian operator as judge orders asset freeze. Hijack sends FREE spinning Nasdaq-listed owner sees market value drop by close to one tenth after one of its handies is snatched by Somali pirates. Business the Maersk way Eighteen months off his centenary Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller speaks of the philosophy behind success as a shipowner and entrepreneur. Maersk cuts ship spending AP Moller reveals more modest spending plans for its tanker and boxship arms as it battles cash burn. EMGS pulls in record profit Oslo-listed seismic owner roars back from big deficit last year to card a personal best. Toei sees rates thaw Japanese reefer owner expecting profitable fourth quarter despite nine-month losses widening. Freeseas bulker hijacked Nasdaq-listed owner sees one of its ships fall into pirate hands. Bad timing on deliveries January saw the highest number of new VLCCs enter the market since 1975.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
TSA lines seek 'meaningful recovery' in spring rates Ex-forwarder pleads guilty to illegal export Companies assessed U.S. antiboycott fines Grand Alliance slows Asia-Europe loop Owens Corning seeks carriers with LNG trucks SAP HANA now for small, mid-sized firms Pantos Logistics opens DC in Thailand Drewry upbeat about ro/ro business Rep. Issa questions LA port's stimulus spend Army Corps boosts spending on harbor deepening

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
EUKOR recognised for sustainable shipping Initiative replaces the European sulphur limit of 0.1% with the international limit of 0.5%. Missing the point Resistance to developing IMO guidelines for fuel oil sampling procedures may not be doing the industry any favours. New marine fuel specifications will hit 'older refineries' 'Complying with marine emissions requirements will boost demand for middle distillates at the expense of fuel oil,' says analysts. Prices mainly firm in North European ports Icy conditions in Hamburg continue to make barge operations difficult. Prices firm in Middle East hub 180 cSt grade is subject to availability in Suez. Chinese shipping company to promote gas as bunker fuel China National Petroleum Corporation will help speed up gas supply stations. Grant for Baltic LNG project Initial phase of project aimed at establishing LNG supply infrastructure receives EU funding. Fuel oil stocks fall But February arbitrage volumes still on course to be record high. Navy looks to wind power to cut bunker consumption Towing kites could be in use in a few years' time. Glencore may de-list Chemoil Industry observers say there may be an intention to de-list the company following this week's share acquisition. Price of IFOs continue firming at major Asian ports Good avails in key Asian ports on Thursday. Russia's largest refinery sees 5% increase in output Output in 2011 includes 1.6 million mt of bunker fuel, according to operator Gazprom Neft. Exhaust monitoring firm joins SEAaT SEAaT 'keen to encourage and support' environmental technology companies, says Secretary General.

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PORTS

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.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

ACCIDENTS

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.

PORTS

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%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

SEAFARERS

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

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPYARDS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

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.

COMPANIES

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

ACCIDENTS

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

LAW

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.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

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

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

SEAFARERS

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

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

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

EDUCATION

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.

NEWS

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

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%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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%

SEAFARERS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

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.

MARITIME SERVICES

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

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.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

INSURANCE

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

SEAFARERS

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

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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

MEETINGS

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

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

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

MEETINGS

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

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

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

INDUSTRY

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

MEETINGS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

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

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

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.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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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