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November 23, 2012

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APL increases reefer rate US$1,500/FEU globally from January 7 China consumers expected to balance trade in 10 years: Maersk CEO International Transport Workers Fed seeks carrier backing against Wal-Mart CSCL participates in UASC's new GEM service linking Mideast to India European Union tax on crockery is underhanded, says UK retail group Hebei 10-month port container volume increases 7.6pc to 681,000 TEU Jiangxi to invest US$15.7 million on riverside cargo terminal Japan exports to China plunges 12pc, but China-to-Japan trade up 4pc APM Terminals banks on highway widening, sets sight on Lagos box shop PPG names Stella in N Europe to boost Finland, Baltic and Russia loops DB Schenker opens 21,000-square metre Erskine Park warehouse in Sydney APL Logistics buys Carmichael, firm's long-time customs broker partner Hong Kong airport posts 1.1pc October cargo increase to 346,000 tonnes AAT is appointed cargo handler in Hong Kong for Tonlesap Airlines Changi Airport October freight drops 8pc, but passenger numbers surge DHL delivers Formula 1 cars to Austin as the key logistics provider

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Allcargo Logistics bags major contract to handle & transport Super ODC The world of cargo & logistics on splendorous display UK P&I Club welcomes Standard & Poor's upgrade Avian-flu impedes India's emergence as top egg exporter Cashew exports fall on poor demand Gujarat medical device exports set to surge Pharma exports may touch $25 bn by 2014-15 Rubber imports to hit new high Paradip Port urges state govt to ease norms on coal imports India may not achieve export target of $ 360 bn for 2012-13: Exim Bank India set to sign FTA with Asean: PM NHAI likely to miss road target for 2012-13 Rice exports expected to fall in 2013: FAO

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Iata announces successful trials of electronic consignment security declaration The International Air Transport Association (Iata) announced that trials of electronic consignment security declaration (e-CSD) were conducted in the UK and the Netherlands in O... Indian Southern Railway operating new freight trains India's Southern Railway has extended its transport services and started to operate freight trains on the Salem-Karur railway line in the state of Tamil Nadu. The track has been ... Russian Railways orders new freight locomotives JSC Russian Railways (RZD), Sinara Group Ltd. and Siemens AG have signed a new locomotive delivery contract for RZD. Accordng to the pact, RZD has confirmed its intention to purc... Roads carry 62% of total freight value in USA According to the US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) goods valued at more than USD 1.06 trillion crossed the US border in trade with Canada ... New director operations for Rail Service in Moscow Fedor Andreev has become the operations director of Moscow-based RailService Management, an affiliate of InterRail. Andreev gained his wealth of container terminal experience while... Examining speed limit for heavy goods vehicles on single carriageway roads UK's Department for Transport (DFT) is considering raising the speed limits for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 7.5 t from 40mph to 45mph or 50 mph on single carriageways. ... Agility names new road freight director Europe The global logistics service provider Agility recently appointed Claus Duval as road freight regional director for Europe. Duval will be responsible for leading the developm... Rhenus opens new logistics centre in Frankfurt The German logistics corporation Rhenus has phased in a newly built logistics centre on a 41,000 sqm plot of land in Kinzig, near Frankfurt am Main (Germany). The multi-user wareho... DB Schenker opens new facility in Australia DB Schenker recently established a new major logistics warehouse and operations centre in Sydney. The complex, known as the Erskine Park logistics centre, was officially opened in ... APL Logistics acquires Carmichael International Service APL Logistics, the supply chain management unit of Singapore's NOL Group, has acquired the independent Los Angeles CA (USA)-based customs brokerage and trade compliance firm Carmic... Tallink Grupp changes routes of "Silja Europa" and "Baltic Princess" AS Tallink Grupp, an Estonian/Finnish ship operator, has announced that the ferry ship "Baltic Princesss" will be deployed on the Turku-Stockholm route from 1 February ... Asia-Pacific airports cargo rebound in September The September 2012 traffic data published by the regional section of the Airports Council International showed a continuous and steady growth in the Asia-Pacific region, recordin...

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
October box numbers rise at Port of Tacoma terminals FMC collects civil penalties from NVOCC shipping act violations Inchcape Shipping Services opens North Africa operations desk Port of Vancouver, USA sees progress on access project APL Logictics buys Carmichael International

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
NYK shifts focus towards transport of oil and gas Japanese owner tells Lloyd's List where its priorities and opportunities lie Kansai Electric and BP sign ground-breaking agreement First long-term deal not linked to oil price The hand that guides China's yards As downturn hits state-owned giants, the government keeps them afloat Why LNG shipping is in a tight spot Trade patterns and vessel demand have changed but operating patterns stay the same Callimanopulos snaps up two bulkers New York-based owner returns to the dry bulk sector, buying Norden kamsarmaxes Mediterranean box ports claim lower CO2 emissions for Asia-Europe trade Northern range ports' continued domination 'will increase emissions 199% in a decade' Research flags sharp decline in reefership numbers by decade's end Competition from box majors sees dedicated tonnage scrapped and not replaced P+S group yard seeks to complete two ferries for DFDS Construction is advanced, but guarantees need to be amended Gods of carnage Where private equity funds swoop, blood will be spilled Naptha product tankers scoop record earnings Charterers pay more than $25,000 per day to secure vessels in tight market LNG shippers fear too-high Panama Canal tolls High tariffs could diminish returns from new US gas exports More than 300 boxships are laid idle Lay-ups will gather pace as carriers adjust to lower demand Roadways makes tracks for London Gateway Multimodal firm hails 'the future of logistics and shipping in the UK' Irish maritime outlook remains challenging Stable third quarter leads to slight improvement but threats remain UKMPG urges Brussels to rethink subsidies to continental ports Hammond says commission is wrong to revisit UK port services law Private equity set for shipping investment But timing is everything after four years of poor shipping markets bring scant payback Red tape, 'inappropriate' regulations and taxes penalise UK ports UK Major Ports urges government to speed up sale of Port of Dover U-Ming orders two post-panamax bulkers from Japan Taiwan firm continues counter-cyclical expansion with booking at Oshima Japan's shipowners face squeeze on home-grown funding Tokyo's risk-averse banks favour credit-worthy westerners

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Prestige decision defended MADRID'S former shipping chief told a court today he would have been imprisoned with Prestige's captain if he had sent the tanker to a coastal shelter rather than back to sea Japan vehicle cargoes to China fall 82% JAPAN'S vehicle exports to China fell by 82% year on year in October, IHS Automotive reported today Russia grain export estimate grows by 55% RUSSIA'S agricultural ministry has raised its prediction on grain export totals for this year by 55% HMM greatly widens its losses HYUNDAI Merchant Marine told Fairplay today 3Q losses were more than nine times greater than those of a year ago, mostly because of higher operating costs Knightsbridge sells VLCC KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers has sold its third VLCC in two months China class society also shuns Iran CHINA'S classification society was reported today to have joined the other dozen top international class groups in halting verification of Iranian ships GO reports 3Q12 losses GOLDEN Ocean, the listed drybulk group in John Fredriksen's shipping empire, has reported 3Q12 losses on the back of an impairment charge against the value of its vessels Bumi Armada's 3Q disappoints analysts MALAYSIAN offshore vessel specialist Bumi Armada said it might fare better with OSVs this year, but it has not won any FPSO contracts in 2012 COSCON seeks rate rise COSCON will seek a rate rise on routes from the Far East to the Gulf, Red Sea and the Indian subcontinent Odfjell bonds raise $121M ODFJELL, Norway's listed chemical carrier and tank terminals group, said today it has raised 700M kroner ($121M) with two bond issues Net bulker deliveries touch two-year low STEADY demolitions have caused a two-year low of 22 ships in the net drybulk fleet Sanko's woes hit Pareto SANKO Steamship's financial woes have affected a bareboat charter arrangement of 10 anchor-handling tug supply vessels with Norwegian finance house Pareto Keppel keeps 'outperform' rating from CIMB KEPPEL has retained its 'outperform' rating from CIMB Securities, as it stands to win S$4Bn ($3.3Bn) non-PETROBRAS orders Coal, grain fuel Panamaxes PANAMAX rates have surged in recent days as more ships are fixed to haul coal and grain cargoes to the Far East

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Yusen Logistics Drops Antitrust Appeal TOKYO - Yusen Logistics will not appeal an antitrust ruling by the Tokyo High Court to the Supreme Court, the Japanese freight forwarder said Thursday. The announcement came two weeks after the Tokyo High Court upheld an antitrust decision by the Japan Fair Trade Commission against the company. "After close examination and... Gefco Breaks Into Asian Wine Market Automotive logistics specialist Gefco is targeting the lucrative and fast-growing Asian wine logistics market. Asian demand for imported wine surged 122 percent between 2006 and 2011 and by 1,040 percent to China, according to International Wine and Spirit Research. Gefco, which recently participated for the first time in the 2012 Hong Kong...

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Freightliner runs first Shortliner UK intermodal rail freight operator Freightliner has taken delivery of new wagons to launch its Shortliner services. The fleet of twin platform 'Shortliner' ... Idled box tonnage exceeds 300 According to the weekly report from Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] the number of inactive container ships current stands at 308 vessels for 546,780 TEU, but that ... Roadways makes tracks for London Gateway Roadways Container Logistics has signed on to run services to London Gateway that will reduce road miles for thousands of shippers when the new UK port opens in ... Chinese exports to soar to emerging markets That is the prediction of analysts at HSBC, but its export market focus is changing from the downturn-plagued European Union and the sluggish US, to intra-Asia, ... Japan's exports fall again Exports from the world's third-largest economy declined for the fifth consecutive month in October dented by a year-on-year 20% fall in shipments to the EU and ... CMA CGM close to final agreement with bank creditors CMA CGM is close to reaching a restructuring plan with its creditors that will finally end years of negotiations between the French line and its bankers over some ...

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
New Filipino yard The Philippines has approved plans for a new shiprepair yard in Navotas City. Deilmann plots bond sale German shipowner Peter Deilmann Reederei is eyeing a new debt sale to bolster its finances. CCS drops Iran China Classification Society (CCS) has become the last of the 13 major ship certifiers to stop working with Iran. Did GOGL cull correctly? Golden Ocean has placed the wrong newbuilding contracts into the shredder, Danske Bank says. Icon eyes IPO Newly merged Malaysian offshore vessel owner Icon Offshore is aiming for a listing in Kuala Lumpur by 2014 at the latest. Sisa launches Israel run Turkey's Sisa Shipping Lines has started a new ro-ro link to Haifa in Israel. Crew in auction threat A group of 12 Georgian seafarers say they will sell their abandoned tanker in Panama if they are not paid. Maersk to delay giants? Maersk Line could set back the arrival of some of its giant 18,000-teu newbuildings, a leading analyst says. Knightsbridge sells VL John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers has edged towards the VLCC market exit door after confirming the sale of one of its tankers. Damen bags crew trio Damen has received an order for three crew transfer vessels. GasLog eyes bond plot Peter Livanos' GasLog has been scoping out the Norwegian and US bond markets as a potential source for cash. Divi lights GasLog fire GasLog shares shot up yesterday amid the promise of hefty future dividend payments. No need to panic Investors in Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) should not be scared off by AP Moller Maersk's decision to focus more on businesses other than shipping, an analyst has said. Sleepy master in mix-up A sleepy master has been blamed for a ferry delay in the US after kipping on the wrong Washington State Ferries (WSF) ship. Sasebo in retrofit first Sasebo Heavy Industries says it has become the first shipyard to retrofit a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) on a capesize bulker. Values hurt GOGL profit Impairments on vessel values pushed Golden Ocean into the red in the third quarter. Two out of three ain't bad John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean has canned two out of the three newbuildings it secured a lower price for this summer. Vietnam calls in cabotage Vietnam will temporarily ban overseas boxships from 2013 in a bid to boost domestic operators. Subsea 7 makes order splash Oslo-listed Subsea 7 is heading to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a new dive support vessel (DSV). Odfjell sells out Tanker owner's bond issue raises $123m to boost finances following nine-month loss. U-Ming orders bulker duo U-Ming of Taiwan has joined the eco revolution with a deal for two new kamsarmaxes in Japan. Japan LNG imports up Japan's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose by 8.3% last month to 6.7mt, Ministry of Finance (MOF) data has shown. BIMCO picks Singapore BIMCO has added Singapore as an arbitration venue for dispute resolution alongside London and New York. Maersk drop John jack-up Maersk has said it won't extend its charter of a jack-up drilling rig owned by John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Offshore. Hanjin boxship refloated A Hanjin Shipping containership has been refloated off British Colombia in Canada after running aground. China steel output up 6% China was one of the few nations in Asia to report a year-on-year growth in crude steel production last month.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Bunker prices steady in Fujairah While suppliers report tight avails. No clear direction for Rotterdam prices Mixed price picture seen across European hubs. 'Fuel-efficient' tanker delivered to Greek owner Ship has an electronic main engine and larger diameter propeller. Different lube types required post-2015, says engine maker High BN best when using scrubbers but lower number better suited to 0.10% sulphur material. Eight fuel oil brokers hired for Singapore venture Starfuels to open Singapore brokering desk next month. Castrol's slow steaming solution finds favour in industry MAN Diesel & Turbo supportive of company's views on single solution mid-range lubes. Fuel oil stocks at highest level since July Strong arbitrage and weak demand bring supply glut. IFO prices stable to soft Demand mostly weak across key Asian ports on Thursday. Pakistani bunker supplier announces staff movement Experienced bunker trader rejoins the company. Emission regulations 'badly required' in Hong Kong Policy think tank welcomes recommendations for HKSAR government to step up efforts to cut emissions. TEN narrows losses as bunker costs fall by a third 'We think the worst is behind us , says CFO. Brightoil confirms bunker CEO departure Announces a 'strategic reform' of its international fuel oil trading and bunkering business. 'Very limited' expertise available for LNG bunkering Particularly in the eastern part of the world, says managing director of Singapore-based bunker firm.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

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

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

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

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

File

PORTS

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

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

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

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

SHIPPING

ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

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

Augusta

PORTS

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

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hamburg

The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance

SHIPPING

La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.

Geneva

Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections

SHIPPING

Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping

Madrid

Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

SHIPPING

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Manama

Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait

SHIPPING

IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz

London/Taipei

Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.

PORTS

Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk

Gdansk

These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.

SHIPPING

In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships

Washington

On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory

SEAFARERS

BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages

London/Bagsværd

In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

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

Cairo

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

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

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

JOBS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

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

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

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

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Ancona

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

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

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

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

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.

Zurich

The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies

Catania

The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

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

LOGISTICS

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

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

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

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

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

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

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

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

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

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