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BRIEFS

July 10, 2012

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Hapag-Lloyd to introduce Asia-Europe PSS & GRI rate hike in August Hyundai Heavy wins US$1.2 billion order for ten 13,800-TEUers World Bank's IFC invests US$15 million in Romanian shipping line Sino-Kazakhstani trade off as Alashankou border volume slips 3.2pc Wuhan-Yangshan shipping service had more than 290 sailings in 2012 US administration says new China auto tariffs violates WTO rules South African transport minister mulls jobs in ship, oil rig repairs Cosco in 'green' deal with Jotun for latest anti-fouling marine paint Toll Refrigerated business is to be sold to Automotive Holdings Airbus trails Boeing, as 6 freighter orders cancelled in cargo slump Boeing expects freighter demand growth to slow over 20 years Kuehne + Nagel buys Vancouver perishable goods transport firm

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JULY 9, 2012
Asia-Europe spot rates dip Coastal Chinese fleet increasingly trading on high seas EVERGREEN LINE to charter ten 13,800-TEU newbuildings Hans-Ole Madsen joins ICTSI MSC takes 10 pc stake in Crossrail having strong links to Antwerp port NITC pushes for 2nd place among tanker operators SCI organises talk on business ethics & corporate culture in Hindi UAE to fund fight against piracy US postpones 100 pc container scanning until July 2014 Car exporters shifting focus to non-EU markets Cotton exports may fall by 9 pc: USDA Expedite surplus milk powder exports to avoid damage: Pawar Southern spinners considering importing cheaper cotton Soyameal exports rise 54 pc to 1.80 lakh tonnes Wheat exports set to zoom NMPT sees marginal growth in Q1 cargo handling PM has assured help in amending shipping laws expeditiously: Kerala CM Adani Enterprises, QR National to study possibility of developing coal rail line in Australia Rlys freight earnings surge 26 pc in Q1 Change in validity of Advance Authorisation as per revised FTP Commodity import bill likely to dip by $ 60 bn Focus on exports: Kaushik Basu Hike in import duty of manganese ore in offing INR regains early losses, still lower at 55.88 Ministries lock horns over liberalising SEZ policy US to emerge as India's future gas source

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JULY 9, 2012
Paris MOU publishes 2011 annual report U.S. Geological Survey seeks replacement for R/V Grayling MHI completes full scale two-stroke engine test facility Princess Cruises awards Wärtsilä long term service... IHC Merwede subsidiary changes name to IHC Sealing Solutions

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JULY 9, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver aims to improve trucking productivity Mozambique joins list of piracy code signatories NYK ships monuments at no cost to honor New Zealand quake victims Col. Anthony Wright named Puget Sound Partnership head Trucking association publishes freight forecast through 2023

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JULY 9, 2012
Just say no to newbuildings Overcapacity means the industry needs no new capesize tonnage, at any price Canada unveils container hub port plan to challenge Panama Canal Nova Scotia's Sydney a potential east coast mirror of Prince Rupert Falling product tanker asset values make scrapping look attractive for 15-year-old ships LR tanker 13 years old is worth only $5m more than scrap Secondhand capesize prices crash to record low Average five-year-old cape is worth barely a fifth of value during the boom General Maritime survives thanks to careful planning US tanker player emerges from Chapter 11 protection within six months Life after bankruptcy Sanko, Korea Line and General Maritime show how shipping lines handle receivership Sanko Steamship lodges second bankruptcy Japanese carrier enters receivership again Golar LNG sister company builds up long-term contracts Sale of regas vessel keeps it in the Fredriksen family Iyo Wind arrest in Texas brings new hitch to Sanko bankruptcy Does US Chapter 15 protection apply to chartered ships? Handysize bulker sale indicates value closing in on same level as capesizes Bangladeshi buyer picks up 16-year-old, 46,664 dwt vessel for $10.6m What old boys' club? Jeremy Penn explains why the Baltic Exchange is a thoroughly modern market organisation VLGC spot market picks up after a dozen fixtures Iran cargoes carry a premium but it is unclear whether sanctions apply to LPG Use of slow steaming kit spreading across industry Maersk Line is talking to owners about installing turbocharger cut-outs on the ships it charters, Wärtsilä reports an upturn of interest in the kits and MAN Diesel has sold 200 Shipowners reluctant to take European Investment Bank loans European Investment Bank still looking for shipowners needing loans to invest in new fleet-wide efficiency solutions Lloyd Fonds closes in on rescue bid for KG funds Ocean 16 will agree terms with a German bank, says Teichert Boxship demolition on the rise Braemar forecasting 200,000 teu to be scrapped in 2012 Sanko holds creditors meeting in London Company likely to push restructuring plans Labour row brings Europe oil and gas giant to the brink of total stoppage Norway shutdown hits LNG carriers and offshore vessels and threatens global supply Pacific Basin and Boluda team up to launch Australian tug business Firms lodge joint bid for contracts at Australian LNG terminals A wake-up call The controversy over seafarer fatigue gets a test case Qingdao port operator borrows yuan via offshore facility QQCT gets $345m loan on advice from PBOC Iranian aframax dons disguise to shuttle crude from Kharg Neptune among the latest tankers in the country's fleet to change identity and flag Keep calm and carry on loading Libya's new democracy should calm itself and let the oil flow Clearer channels needed for piracy reporting in West Africa Inaccurate reports fuel rumours Xiamen Port funds highway to Gulei Joint investment with CCCC bucks slowdown in China BOT projects South Africa urged to consider state shipping bank Move would assist local owners in securing finance Coscol shipments rise 23.5% in January-June Cosco unit supported by stronger performances of general cargoship and heavylift divisions Oil terminals reopen in eastern Libya Exports resume at Ras Lanuf, Brega and El-Sider after pre-election protest shutdown HHI promotes Kim to president Kim Oi-Hyun and Lee Jai-Seong to share duties leading the world's largest shipbuilder

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JULY 9, 2012
Freight forward unit sold GLOBAL transport, logistics and freight forwarding company Norbert Dentressangle said it plans to buy the Colombo-listed freight forwarding unit of John Keells Holdings in Sri Lanka and India Buyers grabbing Supramaxes and Handysizes SOFTER prices are leading to Supramax and Handysize bulkers to the secondhand market, with yard resales accounting for some of the interest Distressed KG ships to be bundled up HAMBURG KG issuing house Lloyd Fonds reportedly plans to consolidate 16 distressed container one-ship KG funds into a joint-asset holding company Mind the bomb, Dover A SAFETY warning is in place today for ships in and around Dover's port the after a dredger scooped up a suspected Second World War bomb Indian companies tap cash INDIA'S shipping companies have returned to the international market to raise foreign debt Aframax gains seen in Japan fuel oil rises JAPAN'S imports of fuel oil and heavy/sweet crude for oil-fired power plants have surged since its quake crisis, raising demand for Aframaxes Davie Yards for sale again in Canada DAVIE Yards is being offered for sale again in Canada Transiidikeskus, Muuga, olumes rise 27% ESTONIA'S only specialist box and frozen-goods terminal operator, Transiidikeskus, said the volume of container goods handled in the first half of the year rose 27% to 116,057teu Yangzijiang lent $150M SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang has obtained two loan facilities totaling $150M from China Development Bank Keppel buys 20% of KrisEnergy SINGAPORE'S Keppel said today it has acquired a 20% stake in upstream oil and gas company KrisEnergy for $115M MR charters stay strong OPERATORS are continuing to fix MR product tankers for 1-3 years, as rates remain flat in the Atlantic JSA: scrap Panama rises THE JSA has assailed the proposed Panama toll rise, saying it "imposes an unduly excessive burden on canal users" Vintage VLCCs converted to storage BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCCs built in the 1990s are increasingly likely to be sold for storage

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JULY 9, 2012
Diesel Prices Rise for First Time in Three Months Diesel prices in the U.S. rose for the first time in three months, climbing 3.5 cents in the week ending... EGT's Design and Efficiency Touted at Opening Ceremonies Agricultural exports, such as grain shipments moving through the new EGT terminal in Longview, Wash., are leading the economic recovery,... SC Ports Authority Plans Inland Port, Rail Terminal in Greer The South Carolina State Ports Authority plans to develop an inland port in Greer, S.C, together with Norfolk Southern to... Market Share, Revenue Gain Forecast for Trucking Total U.S. freight tonnage will grow 21 percent by 2023, as freight revenue rises 59 percent, the American Trucking Associations... Developer Sought for Nova Scotia Container Hub Cape Breton is looking for a terminal operator to build a container terminal on a greenfield tract of land in... Brazil's 'Turtle Strike' Continues to Slow Ports Brazilian Customs officials continued the slowdown in inspections at most Brazilian ports on Monday, leaving long queues of ships waiting... Air Menzies Begins Online Express Import Rates Service Air Menzies International is now offering all-inclusive online express import rates and bookings in the U.S. from global destinations. ... Kerry Logistics Plans Further Expansion in Thailand Kerry Logistics plans to expand its presence in Thailand further. The company, which recent expanded its automotive facilities at... GACAG Slams National Approach to Air Cargo Security The Global Air Cargo Advisory Group has warned regulators that national, ad hoc and impractical approaches to advance electronic information... Box Ships Pulls Public Offering Box Ships Inc. withdrew a public offering of 700,000 units that was part of the NYSE-listed Greek shipowner's approach to... Nehru Port Dockworkers Call Off Strike Unionized dockworkers called off a threatened strike at the APM Terminals facility in India's Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru).... Etihad Crystal Cargo Posts Record Traffic Etihad Crystal Cargo's traffic soared 21 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago to a record... Oakland Wins Port Security Grants The Port of Oakland is scheduled to receive more than $3.5 million in federal port security grant funding for three...

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JULY 9, 2012
Plans for Nova Scotia deep water terminal move forward Plans for a container terminal in Sydney Harbour on the east coast Canadian island of Nova Scotia have been boosted after Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) ... Ports and terminals shortlisted for CI-Awards 2012 Ports and terminal operating companies have enjoyed far better financial performances than many other sectors in the global container industry, with the leading ... JSA wants Panana Canal toll rises terminated The Japanese Shipowners' Association has called on the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to scrap its planned toll increases, claiming that any rise 'imposes an unduly ... Mujica drives Uruguayan port project Uruguayan president Jose Mujica [pictured] is determined that the country should have a deepsea port that is capable of handling post-panamax ships. In addition ... Man overboard saved after 8h in Atlantic Armed guards help defeat Somali pirates The increased adoption of armed security guards on merchant ships transiting the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden shipping corridor has resulted in a significant drop ... MSC turns to Gioia Tauro Contship Italia managed Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT) in Gioia Tauro successfully handled three of MSC's ULCVs at the same time on July 5, underlining why ... IMF: global growth shrinking That was the message from the International Monetary Fund's [IMF] Christine Lagarde to business leaders in Tokyo last week. She said that the global growth outlook ... End in sight for Brazilian customs strike? Reports from Brazil suggest that the customs officer wage dispute is nearing an end with stakeholders predicting that the three-week strike could be over as early ...

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JULY 9, 2012
Synergy cited by USCG A handymax bulker controlled by Synergy Marine of Singapore has landed in detention for the second time in less than four months. Universal plots next chapter Universal Maritime will continue to pursue the acquisition of tankers from its Turkish parent despite the high profile failure of an IPO in Oslo, according to finance chief Rich Lemanski. Atlantic boosts ERRV tally Atlantic Offshore has notched up yet another emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) contract. Samsa presses for funds Sanko PSV pair sold Bankrupt Sanko has sold two platform supply vessel newbuildings, brokers say. Elderly ship fetches $385m A newly converted floating storage and regasification ship that was originally delivered in 1977 is changing ownership for a massive $385m. Bean barge sinks A barge filled with soya beans has sunk off the Philippines following a clash with a Costamare boxship. Petronas tug robbed A knife-wielding gang has robbed a Petronas Carigali tug off the coast of Malaysia, reports claim. Coastal wins 12 ships Malaysia's Coastal Contracts is celebrating a series of orders for 12 offshore vessels. Ship scrap chaos hits India The world's largest ship scrapping site in Alang is said to be in turmoil after the country's Supreme Court blocked the import for recycling of vessels containing toxic waste. Skov seals Nordic pact Mikael Skov's Tankers Inc has taken over the management and administration of Danish owner Nordic Shipholding. Royal reward Keppel to see windfall Keppel Corp has been tipped to take the burgeoning wind sector by storm. Ro-ro in spill mishap Worker dies in blast Bank notes bulk hope Jefferies has handed beleaguered bulker owners a ray of hope suggesting the seeds of a market recovery are being sewn. Bank notes bulk hope Slowing supply growth and potential China stimuli offer hope for recovery, Jefferies says. DFDS chops route Damaged ship halted Box Ships cans offering Box Ships has shelved plans for a public offering to fund its latest acquisitions. Pac Basin sites LNG pie Hong Kong-listed owner teams with Boluda to chase Australian terminal contracts. Crewman missing off Italy ACM ups China ante ACM Shipping has again boosted its sale and purchase roster after hiring George Eliades from Intermodal. MOL captain fined The captain of an MOL chemical tanker has been fined for illegally entering New Zealand's waters and cleaning out tanks. Jiangsu's order drought New orders have plummeted by more than half in China's most prolific shipbuilding region. Teekay pays out Teekay Corporation shareholders will be in the money as the company pays out dividends later this month.

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JULY 9, 2012
BlueWater Reporting: G6 lines lag behind Asia-Europe rivals in capacity Nova Scotia port starts marketing campaign for container terminal The Cape Breton Regional Municipality, which bought 500 acres from Laurentian Energy Corp., has launched a marketing campaign to promote a new deep-water container port in Sydney, Nova Scotia. New MSC loop links Jacksonville to network Starting July 17, the liner carrier will operate a new U.S. East Coast-to-Central America service from Jacksonville, Fla., and Savannah, Ga., via its offshore hub in Freeport (Bahamas). COSCO plans TP rate hike MSC/CMA CGM adds calls on Asia-Europe loops Arcline to meet Canada's eManifest Maersk slows second Asia-East Africa loop The ocean carrier has added a new port call at Singapore, and an additional vessel to its weekly Mashariki Express service. Obama signs transportation bill The bill streamlines more than 100 federal programs, attempts to speed up project delivery, adds performance outcomes to the criteria for project funding and addresses freight infrastructure. time:matters expands network Kerry takes on auto logistics in Thailand SP Express to operate Mannatech DC Torque expands near Manchester, UK

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JULY 9, 2012
Mitsubishi completes marine diesel engine testing facility Testing machine will be used for verification of various technologies to comply with NOx emission regulations. Market softens in Fujairah South African prices lack direction. WFS orders ship arrest Ship arrest for unpaid bunkers attempted with bankruptcy protection in place. Sharp falls in European bunker markets 'Stand-off between sellers and buyers' in Rotterdam. 2015 sulphur deadline 'catastrophic' for industry European shipowners add their collective voice to the disquiet over 2015 deadline. ConocoPhillips rebrands marine fuel arm Phillips 66 Ltd new name for marine fuels operation in the UK. Former Shell man starts trading firm Industry veteran says oil glut offers opportunities. Asian and European firms collaborate on fuel efficient ships Proposed design will be inside energy efficiency targets. Week starts with bunker prices down at major Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday. Falling bunker prices providing 'much needed relief' Capacity management remains 'key' to shipping liners' profitability, says OCBC Investment Research. Bunker tanker owner cancels shipbuilding contracts Yujin requesting a refund of all monies paid to the unidentified shipyard. Change in cabotage law opens door to bunkering opportunities Amendments to cabotage law will allow foreign ships to transport cargo between Indian ports, says Chief Minister of Kerala. Equilibrium The concept of equilibrium relates to the composition of residual marine fuel commonly used in the shipping industry. Brightoil extends maturity date of $120 million notes Extension necessary in order to 'reduce the immediate risk' of events that may affect its share prices, it says.

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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%

SHIPPING

In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.

Marseille

Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)

SHIPPING

2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet

Athens

Positive trend also in the fourth quarter

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%

Naples

The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno

POLICY

The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors

Rome

Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.

PORTS

CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.

Hong Kong

Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic

Istanbul

Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)

POLICY

Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.

Victoria

Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.

POLICY

CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system

Brussels

Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.

PORTS

ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy

Brussels

Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Kuwait coast

Southampton/Kuwait City

A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

POLICY

European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.

Brussels/Rome/Hamburg

POLICY

WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission

Washington

However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.

POLICY

The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.

Brussels

A high-level council will be established

ACCIDENTS

Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya

Moscow/Tripoli

In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue

Southampton/Battaramulla

Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels

Trieste

The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros

PORTS

Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025

Kalafrana/Hong Kong

China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

SHIPPING

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

Brussels

Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

ACCIDENTS

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

London

The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.

SEAFARERS

Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers

London/Brussels

The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.

Muscat

Twenty-one crew members were evacuated

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.

Miami

SHIPPING

The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports

Dubai/Muscat/Washington

Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea

SHIPPING

ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East

London/Brussels/Singapore

This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.

ACCIDENTS

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.

Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat

On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.

SHIPYARDS

European list of ship recycling facilities updated

Brussels

Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden

SHIPPING

Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags

Rome

PORTS

An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.

Panama

Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York

PORTS

Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.

Sad/Madrid

They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

Rotterdam

In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

PORTS

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

Rome/Singapore

The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel

London

An investment of around £15 million is expected

COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

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.

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

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

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

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

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.

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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%

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

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

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

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.

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.

TRUCKING

SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.

Rome/Milan

Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage

SHIPYARDS

The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.

Trieste

The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.

Genoa

The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros

SHIPPING

China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Order with a total value of 236 million dollars

YACHTING

Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona

Ortona

Concession area in the Abruzzo port

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller

Schindellegi

In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros

INDUSTRY

Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance

London

Revenues increased by 12.2% last year

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona

Trieste

The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship

SHIPPING

Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products

Muggia

Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)

Padua

Record production value recorded

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains

Nola

A 50% increase is expected in 2026

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

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