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September 11, 2012

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Singapore opens Jurong lighter terminal at New Marina South Wharves Port operations restored after ship collision causes Singapore oil spill APL Logistics boxes cars with its 'safe, flexible' AutoDirect system Germanischer Lloyd sees cost savings in switching to LNG-fuelled ships West African pirates deploy lighters to steal oil - 40 attacks in 2012 Fesco H1 up 11.7pc to 239,000 TEU, sales rise 21pc to US$582 million DB Schenker to run warehouses and distribution for Pepsi in Poland CN to expand Prince George locomotive shop to support Prince Rupert port US Government ends sinking of old ships to create artificial reefs Lufthansa cabin crew vow to stage no strike for 6 weeks, agree to meditation China Southern plans to turn Guangzhou hub for Europe, Oceania transits Air carriers deny charges of dumping regulars to serve e-gadget rush Africa must upgrade safety to make aviation key economic driver: IATA River port of Nantong's eight-month throughput tops 120 million tonnes

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Asia-Europe spot rates down for sixth consecutive week: SCFI Chinese shipping could see hard times, says industry insider CK Line's VTS service CKYH-Green Alliance to reduce Asia-Europe loops Esmeralda, the Ambassador of the Seas, visits Mumbai Port Globe Wireless announces CrewCash & ShipMoney Govt to bring out new shipbuilding policy MSC extends Swedish coverage to Stockholm New Panama Canal opening may bring about intense Caribbean rivalry R. R. Joshi unanimous choice as new NACFS President Robert Uggla presented Seatrade Young Person in Shipping Award 2012 UN emissions directive forces WTSA members to levy eco-fuel surcharge Vessel blaze off Mumbai coast under control GAIL (I) inks LNG supply contract with France's GDF Suez Air freight demand down 3.2 pc in July on uncertain economic outlook: IATA Developers' apathy forces govt to mull funding road projects Disturbed by industrial slump, apex chambers stress on need for hard decisions E-payment of Customs duty now compulsory FM making efforts to ensure speedy rollout of GST

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Trans-alpine freight traffic shrinking in Switzerland Switzerland's Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) reported that the volume of trans-alpine road and rail freight shrank in H1/2012, ... Unifeeder takes over Feederlink The Danish feeder company Unifeeder wants to buy the Irish Continental Group's subsidiary Feederlink, which operates on routes between the Netherlands and the UK. (nau) Nesck Sales & Rentals acquires Penske Utility Rentals North America-based Nesco Sales and Rentals has acquired Penske Utility Rentals fleet. The purchase strengthens Nesco's east coast and mid-Atlantic presence and provides customers ... Tall truck and trailer order for Scania in Sweden Scania's Swedish subsidiary has entered into a long-term agreement commencing in late 2012, which will ensure safe road transportation of iron ore concentrate until 2021. The goods... Russian Railways make better use of locomotives Russian Railways reported that the usage rate of its locomotives rose by 4.2% in H1/2012, compared to the same period in 2011. The transport performance of the locomotives amounted... Dubai airfreight surge in July Dubai International began the second half of 2012 on a strong note by surpassing the 200,000 t mark in July. The UAE airport's cargo volumes surged by 6.2% that month to 204,510 t ... Stephan Wehrle to be SBB media spokesman for German-speaking part of Switzerland The Swiss national railway SBB has appointed Stephan Wehrle as media spokesman for the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Wehrle assumed responsibility for management communicati... LUG strong room secured by Brinks LUG aircargo handling handed over the operations of its strong rooms in the LUG warehousing facilities at Frankfurt/Main airport (Germany) to Brink's on 1 September. "Thanks t... Air Nigeria suspends operations Air Nigeria (formerly Virgin Nigeria), which was established in 2004, is reportedly suspending operations today (10 September). A number of African media reports have indicated tha... A reshuffle and a retirement at the GAC Group Jan Farnelid, GAC's group vice-president for human resources, retired on 31 August and took on a consulting role with the group until the end of the year. Patrik Halldén has taken ... PepsiCo in Poland steps up collaboration with DB Schenker Logistics DB Schenker Logistics has been selected as the service provider for PepsiCo's four regional distribution centres, with a total area of around 25,000 sqm, in Warsaw, Lodz, Cracow an... FPS Shenzen relocates for growth The Shenzen (China) office of Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Hong Kong - one of the founders of the FPS Group network of independent freight forwarders - has relocated to larger pre... SNCF Geodis and Vestas transport wind blades by rail The global logistics provider SNCF Geodis and Vestas, a prominent wind turbine manufacturer, have launched a breakthrough concept for transporting wind turbine blades. For the firs...

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
GD NASSCO achieves MLP shipbuilding milestone Larry Vauclin to retire after 52 years in shipbuilding Jensen Maritime redesigns fishing vessel Venezuela drops charges against U.S.-flag ship Lauritzen JV orders North Sea accommodation semi Rowan exercises option for fourth UDW drillship Transocean to sell off shallow water rigs

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Port of Port Angeles names Goschen as new finance director Port of Camas-Washougal adds industrial park tenants Coast Guard cutter HEALY begins second Arctic mission American Cruise Lines vessel makes stop at Port of Anacortes Global Port Tracker report predicts September volume gains

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
US heavylift vessel to leave Venezuela after arms charges dropped Crew held for 13 days after rifles for defence against pirates found on board Panamax resale pair sold for $24m each Katsikis & Sigalas grows fleet again after selling last panamax pair in 2007 Volatile iron-ore price is boost for futures trade Volatility 'goes bananas' according to iron-ore broker New finance chief at Maersk Line Søren Strøm joins from Clipper Group Private security can curb piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Attacks involving beatings, robbery, kidnap and even death are increasing, yet governments have still not agreed any counter-piracy strategy P&O Ferries launches business review Falling freight rates and soaring fuel costs make life 'extremely tough' for ro-ro firm Almi clinches VLCC charters with Chevron Slew of tankers fixed as group sells eight Fairsky bulkers An experienced hand on the tiller The appointment of Patrick McLoughlin as UK transport secretary heralds the return of a politician with hands-on experience of important port policy drafting Updated: CMA CGM is back in the black Full-year profit ambitions on track as French line posts $178m second-quarter profit Søren Skou sets Maersk on new course But there is still a long way to go, says 'old school shipowner' at the helm of world's biggest boxship operator China imports more iron ore than expected in August Iron ore imports up 5.7% year on year Vladivostok LNG deal offsets Shtokman delays Russia-Japan deal raises hopes for new trade in Asia-Pacific APMT takes stake in Global Ports Deal is largest foreign direct investment in Russian transport Buyer sought for bankrupt P+S Insolvency administrator holds 'informal' talks with shipyard's suitors Textainer pays $66m for extra 52,000 teu Managing containers is a key part of business strategy, but container ownership is more profitable, says chief executive Brewer MSC Flaminia finally finds a berth Arrival at Jade-Weser Port in Wilhelmshaven follows safety inspection on Saturday Scrapping market 'teeters' on the brink of collapse as ships await buyers Backlog of vessels awaiting demolition in Bangladesh TUC demands 'coherent' shipping policy Unions urged to condemn exploitation of non-UK seafarers Rongsheng faces multiple lawsuits after acquisition default Claims of insider trading, false statement and contracting fault against private shipbuilder Slouching dragon, hindered tiger Shipping braces itself for China's 'engineered economic slowdown' Lodestar launches fixed-premium P&I product $100m capacity provided by RSA Boxship ablaze off Mumbai Fire on Amsterdam Bridge under control Kuwaiti VLGC drags down spot market rates Owners rush to secure cargoes, fearing LPG exports will dry up Car carrier operators face years of uncertainty as price-fix probe spreads Premises raided in Japan, Europe and North America for evidence of collusion Boxships owner seeks to link charter contract with freight rates Munich-based KGAL wants to link time charter rates to the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index Comment: Car carriers' concentration of power Investigation may stem from complaints by manufacturers about capacity constraints Car carriers in a jam The deepsea car trades are dominated by just a handful of global players. Is that what has raised the antitrust regulators' suspicions? Hudong-Zhonghua wins LNG shipbuilding deal CSSC unit to build up to six 174,000 cu m vessels for venture between Sinopec and China Shipping Development Lessors build up reefer box fleets Container investment may offer better returns to rental firms Singapore investigates vessel collision Nearly 60 tonnes of bunker fuel spilled at Temasek Fairway

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Box ship fire contained off India INDIA'S coastguard and navy managed to put out a fire on board container ship Amsterdam Bridge Venezuela drops charges against US crew ARMS trafficking charges were dropped against a US captain and his 14-member crew after they were detained in Maracaibo, Venezuela for 12 days, Fairplay confirmed today CMA CGM bounces back to 2Q profit THIRD-ranking container shipping group CMA CGM has returned to profit in the second quarter of 2012, after recording net income of $178M ITF threatens "storm of protest" over jailed union leader THE INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) promised today to raise a new "storm of protest" if the Moroccan judiciary continue to refuse to release imprisoned port workers' trade union leader Said Elhairech Dahlman Rose: Chinese stimulus could hike rates CAPESIZE spot rates could surge in the wake of Chinese stimulus, Dahlman Rose analyst Omar Nokta said today 1990s-built VLCCs snapped up for conversions VLCC resales gained momentum last week, as buyers snapped up 1990s-built tonnage for conversions into floating oil storage Car carrier stocks fall on widening cartel suspicion SHARES in two car carrier companies listed in Oslo fell on Monday morning after news that an investigation of a possible cartel in the sector had widened from Japan to include the US, Eu and Canada Seadrill plans $1.0Bn note offer SEADRILL, the Oslo-listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's drill ship and rig business, plans to raise $1.0Bn through an offer of five year notes, the company said in a statement Arctic Securities: Chinese stimulus won't change market THE $150Bn stimulus unveiled by China is unlikely to change Capesize dynamics, said Arctic Securities analyst Erik Nikolai Stavseth, noting that the amount is much smaller than in 2009, while the Capesize fleet has grown by 64% in two years Breaking prices dive FIRM sales in the past three weeks have taken their toll on the ship recycling market, as prices fell across the board in South Asia Jaya pumps capital to subsidiary SINGAPORE offshore vessel specialist Jaya Holdings has increased its paid-up capital for wholly owned subsidiary Concord Offshore Long-haul box rates still falling LONG-HAUL box rates are still declining, as shippers succeed in resisting liners' general rate increases this month Ezra issues S$200M notes SINGAPORE-listed offshore player Ezra Holdings said it has issued S$200M ($162M) fixed rate notes to refinance existing borrowings

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
US Diesel Prices Stay Nearly Flat The average cost of diesel in the U.S. stayed nearly flat, inching up a five-hundredth of a cent in the... Port Tracker Forecasts Strong Import Volume Containerized imports at major U.S. ports are expected to rise 8.5 percent this month and remain strong through the holiday... Hapag-Lloyd Temporarily Suspends Calls at Costa Rica Port Hapag-Lloyd has announced a temporary suspension of its calls at Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, as part of its California Central... CMA CGM Reports $178 Million Profit CMA CGM rebounded to a $178 million net profit in the second quarter from a $248 million net loss in... 'K' Line Ship on Fire Off Mumbai Efforts were under way Monday to extinguish a fire that continued to burn aboard an Antigua and Barbuda-flag container ship... APM Moves Into Russia With $860 Million Investment APM Terminals has acquired a 37.5 percent stake in Russia's Global Ports worth $860 million, making the port-operating arm of... India Container Traffic Rises 2.5 Percent Container throughput at major ports in India grew about 2.5 percent year-over-year from April through August, according to preliminary figures... Asia-Europe Outlook 'Challenging,' Maersk Exec Says Trans-Pacific volumes are performing well but the outlook for Asia-Europe is at best "challenging," according to one leading shipping executive.... Countdown to Crisis in ILA Ports International Longshoremen's Association and management negotiators are running out of time to avert a threatened Maine-to-Texas dock strike that is... Cargolux Returns to Ecuador With A New Flight Pattern Cargolux has resumed flights to Ecuador after a nearly 39-month hiatus. The Dutch cargo carrier's twice-weekly flights to Cotopaxi International... Yuma County, Ariz. Studies Reefer Rail Officials in Yuma County, Ariz., are looking closely at the trade and jobs benefits that reefer rail service could give... Blueberries, Other Superfruits Cropping Up in Bunches It's not just apples and bananas in fruit markets these days. Producing nations are trying to beef up production and... Thermo King Launches New Trailer Platform Thermo King is launching the Precedent, a new trailer temperature-control platform designed to deliver double-digit fuel savings, best-in-class performance and... Defense Logistics Agency to Buy six-Month Meat Supply The Defense Logistics Agency is procuring a six-month advanced supply of meat, poultry and fish to provide drought relief for... Produce Distribution Center Goes Solar in California Watsonville Coast Produce installed a solar power system on its roof that will save the company more than $100,000 in... Avian Flu Spreads to Netherlands The Philippines imposed a ban on poultry items from the Netherlands because of an outbreak of low-pathogenic avian flu in... CMA CGM Extends Brazil Express Service CMA CGM will upgrade its fixed-day weekly service between the east coast of South America and the Caribbean, introducing the... Dole Signs Lease at Port of San Diego San Diego's Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to grant Dole Fresh Fruit a 24 1/2-year lease to import and... On Produce: Truck Rates, Volume Extend Their Climb U.S. truck shipments of fresh produce totaled 8.9 million tons in the second quarter, up 24 percent from the first... US Agriculture Trade to Hit Record Levels U.S. farmers, ranchers and producers are expected to sell record amounts of agricultural commodities to overseas buyers next year, according... Consumer Groups Sour on Food Safety Two consumer groups are stepping up their criticism of delays in implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act by suing the... Drought Likely to Beef Up Meat Prices and Imports The drought that stretched across much of the U.S. this summer decimated corn and soybean crops, with the U.S. Department... China's Cold Rush As China's middle class expands and develops, so does the food marketing system and cold chain that deliver the more... Reefer Container Market Runs Hot The international cold chain received a significant investment in 2011 when a record number of refrigerated containers joined the global... A Scrambled Message on 'Dumping' The U.S. poultry industry got a mixed decision from Mexico after one government agency formally decided U.S. producers were dumping... Bridging the Gulf, on Land and Sea Billions of dollars worth of fresh produce and pharmaceuticals cross the Mexican border each year to enter the U.S., and... Commentary: Rotten Tomatoes? When countries go to war over trade, there are rarely winners. One domestic industry might get a reprieve from foreign... Commentary: Paying the Right Price for Reefer Service Food shippers who have been warned of a coming equipment shortage should be cheered by a new report that shows... Terminal Operators' Lands of Opportunities There's a reason they're called "emerging markets." Although markets such as India, Vietnam, Brazil and Russia offer the highest upside,... No Easy Answers For Shippers Shippers planning for a possible East and Gulf Coast port shutdown next month must choose from a menu of unpalatable... Filling Seats Is Not Just Trucking's Problem When it comes to trouble finding skilled employees, trucking isn't alone. From manufacturers to technology companies, nursing homes to schools,... Commentary: Ethanol Content's Unintended Consequences I ran across a curious anomaly last month while on vacation way Down East in Maine. A marina is selling...

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
APM T moves into Russia APM Terminals has spectacularly entered the Russian market by acquiring a half of Transportation Investments Holding's (N-Trans) 75% stake in Global Ports Investments ... Denmark and Singapore to collaborate Is the sun going down on EU-imported Chinese solar panels? The EU has launched an investigation into allegations of 'dumping' of Chinese-manufactured solar panels after a consortium of 20 leading European producers complained ... Sappio joins Widdows at Rickmers Ron Widdows has recruited his long time business colleague at APL, Robert Sappio, to join him at the Hamburg-headquartered Rickmers Group. Rickmers owns containerships ... DB Schenker expands in Stockholm DB Schenker is expanding the capacity of its distribution centre in Stockholm Arlandastad from 31,000 square metres to 63,000 square metres. The facility handles ... Lessors' share of fleet will grow The latest report on the container leasing industry by London-based Drewry Maritime Research suggests that 2012 will be another good year with the rental pool of ... MSC Flaminia: arrives at Wilhelmshaven

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Tsakos parts with vintage VLCC Tsakos Energy Navigation of Greece appears to have lined up a buyer for one of its oldest VLCCs. Debt discussions continue CMA CGM is on track to restructuring $4bn in debt by year end but the process appears to have been delayed by discussions surrounding a potential equity injection from outside investors. Iron ore goes bananas Freight Investor Services (FIS) says it has brokered a series of iron ore and freight options through SGX on the first day that the Singapore Exchange launched clearing for these contracts. Interesting boring A Japanese drillship has set a new record by digging the deepest hole beneath the ocean floor. Tenryu to Thailand Nathalin of Thailand has been linked to the purchase of a 1990s-built VLCC for $25m. CMA CGM accelerates French liner giant CMA CGM has enjoyed a "substantial" rise in second quarter rates as it eyes a full-year profit. Dahlman sees cape spike A fresh Chinese stimulus could boost capesize rates five-fold from basement levels, investment bank Dahlman Rose predicts. APM makes Russia move APM Terminals has announced its intention to get a slice of the burgeoning Russian market. Docker dies in fall A UK port worker has been killed after plunging into the cargo hold of a Japanese bulker at Hartlepool. SwissMarine in cape buy? Peter Weernink's SwissMarine looks to have continued its capesize purchasing push. Nowhere left to run? Sierra Leone has booted nine Iranian ships off its registry as pressure on Tehran's alleged nuclear weapons programme grows. SFI sitting pretty A unique position in a difficult banking environment has spurred RS Platou Markets to upgrade Ship Finance International. EMGS loses $7m gig EMGS has lost out on a $7m payday after a charter contract was cancelled. Crewman killed by line A Filipino seaman has died after being hit by a snapped mooring cable at Terneuzen in the Netherlands. Neu sheds mini-cape Germany's Neu Seeschiffahrt has sold off another capesize for demolition in Bangladesh. Rowan goes fourth US owner Rowan adds a fourth ultra-deepwater drillship at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Sale spurs Pac Basin Removal of its ro-ro headache breathed fresh life into the shares of Pacific Basin Shipping today. Axis orders China semi Axis Offshore, the J Lauritzen and HitecVision tie-up, has ordered its first semi-submersible accommodation vessel newbuilding. Ocean Atlas to sail The crew of a US heavy-lift vessel held in Venezuela over the presence of rifles on board could soon be free to leave. TDW buys a pair Tidewater has picked up a pair of offshore support vessels from Fratelli d'Amato. Cash boost for P+S Insolvent German shipyard group P+S Werften is to receive a cash injection of EUR 4m ($5.1m) to keep repairing vessels at Wolgast. Another boxship burns Firefighters have been tackling a blaze on a German containership after it caught fire off Mumbai, India. Seadrill eyes $1bn bond John Fredriksen-controlled Seadrill has said it will look to launch a $1bn five-year unsecured bond issue. Flaminia reaches Germany The fire damaged MSC Flaminia has finally made it to Germany arriving off the country on Sunday evening. Oil spill off Singapore Singapore has begun an oil spill clean-up operation after a handymax bulker and an LPG tanker collided off the city state.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
NIT League: Port strike would cause big supply chain disruption The large shippers organization said a survey of its members found they anticipate "significant disruptions in their supply chains in the event of work stoppages at East and Gulf coast ports." Numerex enters the supply chain Former U.S. soldier pleads guilty to export violations Ex-Im Bank: $2 billion financing for U.A.E. nuclear plant The transaction will finance the construction of the first nuclear power plant on the Arabian peninsula, which upon completion will number among the largest nuclear-generating facilities in the world. NYK/Hapag suspend calls at Costa Rica port The suspension at Puerto Caldera comes in the wake of a massive earthquake in Costa Rica last week that has caused congestion due to the partial closure of most of the port's berthing positions CMA CGM enjoys profitable 2Q The world's third largest liner carrier said Monday it had first-half operating profits of $104 million, aided by a $392 million operating profit in the second quarter. The line also saw large increases in revenue and volume. Rodick named CFO of UTi Ceres launches supply chain sustainability FAQ R.R. Donnelley expands with Express Postal buy APMT acquires stake in Russian company Schenker adds transparency to cargo tracking

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Week starts with firm prices at Fujairah Stronger showing for bunker prices in the Middle East but Suez remains dry. MGO prices soften in north west Europe Prices lack clear direction in Europe. European Parliament to vote of sulphur limits Finnish industry still looking for ECA rules to be relaxed Make speed limits mandatory, say greens Slower speeds introduced during the slowdown should be made to stick. 'Fit for purpose' should be industry standard Blending is leading to more disputes over quality. Bunker prices fuel downbeat liner assessment High prices and softer freight rates combine to form gloomy outlook. Asian ports start week with gains in IFO prices Supplies 'tight' in Singapore. Spain seeks to regulate bunkering in Gibraltar waters Comments followed fishing dispute in Gibraltar waters. Philippine oil company gets approval to acquire tanker firm Acquisition will result in savings from financial and operational efficiencies. German firm introduces new engine with gas option Engine sets new standards in fuel efficiency, says MAN Diesel. Chinese supplier anticipates further legal actions Expects to face further litigations in relation to its CEO take-over bid. Trinidad bunkering 'holds potential' BIC CEO believes Trinidad a 'great opportunity' for bunkering. Bunker spill in Singapore collision Oil response team activated following collision between bulk carrier and LPG tanker on Sunday.

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ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

Beijing

Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions

MARITIME SERVICES

Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship

Naples

Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

Marseille

Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping

LAW

The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC

SHIPPING

New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted

London

It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025

Brussels

The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.

Trieste/Pouancé

Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units

SHIPPING

After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss

Haifa

In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)

LAW

The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.

Washington

The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.

TRADE

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States

Strasbourg/Brussels

An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.

Bern

A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected

PIRACY

IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025

London

The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.

Paris/Frankfurt/Havana

Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions

PORTS

International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.

Klaipeda

It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs

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

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association

Genoa/Rome

Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value

PORTS

$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire

Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi

Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC

SHIPPING

Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships

Taipei

They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International

SHIPPING

Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months

Busan

The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.

PORTS

In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%

Ljubljana

In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)

SEAFARERS

The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.

Verona

Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk

JOBS

Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund

Genoa

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business

Monk

The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport

Nola/Milan

Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies

PORTS

Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports

Podgorica

The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.

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