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BRIEFS

June 29, 2012

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AADA reduces bunker surcharge to US$575/TEU, $1,150/FEU from July 28 APL receives 2nd of six 10,000-TEUers from Daewoo after four from Hyundai Box Ships' eighth box ship delivered, goes on three-year charter to OOCL ILA US east coast longshoremen demand redundant men be kept on payroll Port Tangier becomes Maersk and CMA CGM hub for their transatlantic loops Cosco Pacific eyes privatised Greek port of Piraeus investment opportunity Zhanjiang to build 'dry-port' in under-developed City of Yongzhou Chongqing Grain Group plans to build US$345 million logistics park Ningxia's 5-month rail freight volume up 10.8pc to 20.7 million tonnes Chile's port of Valparaso opens tenders for second container terminal Hanjin slow to expand in Algeciras as high local labour costs help rivals Drewry, World Container Index study offers guide to index-linked contracts Threat to EU trucking looms after Russia cuts Polish transit permits CN chief calls on Ottawa to reject shipper demands for intrusive regulation Chinese air carriers report US$216 million collective net loss in May TIACA urges more governments to pursue mutual air security recognition SBS Worldwide leases pilot trucks to accelerate delivery, accent brand

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JUNE 28, 2012
Analysts sceptical of outlook for Capesizes as rates sink to 14-year low Bahri, Vela plan $ 1.3 bn merger of their fleets & operations Deepak Shetty is DGS (In-Charge) Indev Group honoured with Lenovo's Operational Excellence award Ship scrapping rates nosedive to June 2010 levels Shipping confidence rises for fourth successive quarter Steel imports soar 69 pc in April-May SAP looks at foraying into transport & logistics sector Industry pins hope on PM as service tax on rail freight takes effect from July 1 INR recovers on PM's statement Oriental Bank prunes interest rate on export credit

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JUNE 28, 2012
Planzer Transport investing in Scania trucks Switzerland's Planzer Transport took delivery of its first Scania unit, which sports a Euro 6 engine, at its Härkingen location early in 2012. The new Scania R440 LB 4x2's Euro 6 e... GTS improving Bologna-Rotterdam links Italy's GTS group, which is headquartered in Bari, has improved its intermodal services between Interporto Bologna and the Cobelfret terminal in Rotterdam Botlek. It now offers fi... EUR 5 million available to Danish transporters to protect the environment The Danish transport authority has recently started its third grants round for projects promoting energy-effective transport solutions. The application deadline is on 15 August. Tr... Egis acquires Aeroservice in Brazil The Egis group, a French engineering entity that is involved in financing and operating roads and airports, recently finalised the acquisition of the Brazilian firm Aeroservice, wh... TNT Express transfers airfreight processes in Berlin TNT Express transfers airfreight processes to Berlin Sch'nefeld TNT Express has transferred its regional airfreight processes to Berlin Schönefeld airport, which is right next to B... FlyUs opens Budapest branch office FlyUs, a Dutch GSSA, has opened a branch office in the Hungarian capital Budapest, to cater for increasing demand from exporters there. FlyUs became the cargo GSSA for Air Asia, Ai... No guarantee for on-time opening of JadeWeserPort The problems with Germany's new JadeWeserPort have not been solved. The second delivery of the largest post-panamax container gantries from ZPMC has arrived and the equipment is b... Honorary doctorate for Isolde Liebherr Isolde Liebherr, vice-president of the board of Liebherr International, the parent company of the Liebherr group, was awarded an honorary law doctorate by the National University o... New weekly Weiss-Röhlig Shanghai-Santos groupage containers The Weiss-Röhlig logistics joint venture has commenced a direct maritime link between Shanghai and Santos, collaborating with Hapag-Lloyd to this end. LCL consignments from Ningbo ... Kombiverkehr increases sales by 12% The Frankfurt-based German company Kombiverkehr relieved the environment to a greater extent than ever before in the latest financial year, by shifting 972,600 truck consignments t... Leman improved sales and results in 2011 The Copenhagen-based Danish forwarding and logistics enterprise Leman Holding improved its sales in financial 2011 by 10% in comparison with the previous year, from DKK 1.13 billio... K+N and Corning Cable Systems strengthen Australian collaboration Kuehne + Nagel Australia has signed a five-year contract with Corning Cable Systems Australia, a leading provider of fibre optic and copper product solutions for telecommunications... New president for port of Rouen The board of the Grand Port Maritime de Rouen has elected Jean-Philippe Laillé as its new president. Laillé is well-known in the industry, having managed the independent warehouse...

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JUNE 28, 2012
Rigs set sail for the Arctic WSF reveals more details of proposed conversions to LNG... Saudi Aramco signs MOU to merge Vela VLCC fleet into Bahri Keppel O&M yards in U.S. and Azerbaijan book contracts worth...

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JUNE 28, 2012
Panama Canal Authority delays start of revised toll implementation Port of Seattle taps Starkey as top firefighter for 2011 Johnson, Johnston and Landrieu named 2012 AOTOS award winners FESCO RO/RO service calling Port of Everett Port of Kalama announces hiring of two new employees

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JUNE 28, 2012
Celebrities unite in bid to foil Russian Arctic moves Tensions rise as Rio summit renews anti-drilling sentiment Sovcomflot and Bourbon have no plans of drillships Shipping firms will stick to what they know best, for now Japan unveils plans to invest in Russia LNG export plant Latest deal sees co-operation with Russia Maersk Drilling turns 40 Many more happy returns with plans to double fleet by 2016 Gas conference presses for efficiency 'Floating pipeline' concept makes LNG tonnage inefficient Relying on Japan is a risky business What if LNG demand does not grow as expected? LNG Global Congress focuses on orderbook Debate continues despite lack of consensus Greeks bearing ships Future LNG vessel supply and demand hangs in the balance STX Dalian lands 10-boxship order Order said to be from Zodiac will see vessels delivered from 2014 Japanese plan for LNG security threatens Greek owners Moves to control supply chain could freeze out foreign ships to boost Japan Inc Tourkolias takes the helm at NBG Prominent ship financier to lead Greece's largest bank Austal USA boss quits amid speculation over shipyard Sale of majority stake in Mobile River facility to General Dynamics is said to be linked with US Navy contracts Creditors agree to sell Sietas in parts Individual companies have more appeal than en bloc sale Chartworld returns to Cosco yard for kamsarmaxes Project picks up orders initially headed for SWS last year Brazil port congestion slows supramax fleet Faster ship would aid charterers but demurrage renders speeding pointless German shipowners outraged as government slashes subsidies Budget for 2013 halves state support for shipping UK shipping minister softens on low-SOx rules Penning signals sulphur-emissions rethink Australia scales down its iron-ore export hopes Government expects growth to slow as China cuts its imports Tonnage tax saves UK owners $1bn since 2000 Figures revealed in parliamentary question APM opens Asia headquarters in Singapore Office for SE Asia and India frees Shanghai to focus on China and Japan Standard Chartered Private Equity invests in Karaikal Pondicherry port will ease infrastructure bottlenecks Dalian buys stake in neighbouring port Controlling stake in Changxing planned 'when conditions are ripe' Reaction to Vela-Bahri deal focuses on VLCC spot market Concern from the market could well be that next time the Saudis need to fix a handful of vessels they will take tonnage available internally Swire Pacific Offshore orders up to 10 PSVs from USC Singapore-based offshore player expanding fleet to meet buoyant demand Department of obstruction ICTT will remain hamstrung until India relaxes its cabotage laws Hamburg and Bremerhaven urged to co-operate as well as compete OECD study says Hamburg's decline after the global crisis has shown its vulnerability Financiers forecast shipping exodus for banks Owners that cannot make payments face repossession, say experts New Concordia Maritime suezmax tanker named Stena Supreme is tanker operator's fifth suezmax The price ain't right Future Asian customers will reject top-dollar LNG prices Saudi Aramco to sell tanker unit to Bahri Regulatory approval would make Bahri the fourth-largest owner of very large crude carriers

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JUNE 28, 2012
NAD says contract extension is worth $410M NORTH Atlantic Drilling said today ExxonMobil intends to extend its charter of the semi-submersible drilling unit West Alpha Singapore chops Iran oil flow nearly 60% CRUDE transported in June to Singapore from Iran was reported today to be running 58.7% below February's highs Liability, shortages becalm German wind sector LIABILITY problems and capital shortages are stalling installation plans for Germany's offshore wind schemes, a Bremen conference has heard PCTC order pick-up hailed A FLURRY of new orders for PCTCs is continuing, according to a shipping analyst DDW, Kuok form JV DRYDOCKS World said today it has formed a venture with the Asian group Kuok to widen its presence in Southeast Asia TORM gets NASDAQ extension TORM has obtained a 180-day extension to regain compliance with listing rules at NASDAQ Panama Canal delays toll hike RESPONDING to customer complaints, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced today that it will postpone implementation of new toll increases by three months

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JUNE 28, 2012
US Intermodal Traffic Up 4.8 Percent Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 23 rose 4.8 percent year-over-year and slipped 1.5 percent... AAPA Urges Action on TWIC Readers The American Association of Port Authorities said delays in setting technical specifications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential card scanners could... Tacoma to Welcome Two New Services in August The Port of Tacoma will receive two new container services in early August when the Mediterranean Pacific and the Oceania... South Carolina Legislature Allocates $300 Million to Deepen Charleston Harbor The South Carolina Legislature allocated $300 million to fund the deepening Charleston's harbor in the amended state budget announced Thursday.... What the Transport Bill Means for Shippers, Carriers The final surface transportation bill, expected to pass Congress Friday, is full of victories and disappointments for shippers and freight... ILA, USMX Resume Contract Talks The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance have resumed negotiations on a contract covering 14,500 East and Gulf... Customs, GPA Sign Five-Year Agreement for Savannah Station U.S. Customs and Border Protection signed a five-year contract with the Georgia Ports Authority to use newly renovated offices and... Foxconn Targets Indonesia for Super Factory Electronics giant Foxconn plans to build a giant factory in Indonesia, and as a result, could employ as many as... Martinaire Charged With Hazmat Violations Texas-based air cargo company Martinaire Aviation could receive a six-figure fine after being accused of noncompliance with hazardous cargo regulations.... Truck Strike Slams South Korea Container Trade A truck strike over working conditions in South Korea continued to paralyze import and export trade Thursday. Most ports... Airbus Considers Building Assembly Plant in Alabama Airbus is weighing plans to build its first U.S. assembly plant in Alabama as the European aircraft manufacturer ratchets up... Asia-Europe Rates Slip Again Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade slipped this week for the seventh week in a row, threatening to erode... Bill Introduced to Deepen Mississippi to 50 Feet Congress may consider a bill to deepen the Mississippi River to 50 feet so that larger post-Panamax vessels transiting the... No Stowaways Found on Container Ship in Newark An extensive search of a container ship at Newark, N.J., ended this morning without authorities finding any stowaways. The... APM Terminals to Open New Asia Headquarters APM Terminals will open a new regional headquarters in Singapore in September to oversee its operations in Southeast Asia and... India OKs Kintetsu-Gati Joint Venture Indian regulatory authorities cleared a joint venture between Japanese forwarder Kintetsu World Express and domestic logistics group Gati Ltd. ... LaHood Optimistic on Future of TIGER Grants for Ports (Video) Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood discusses TIGER grants for transportation infrastructure. He was interviewed at Global Terminal in Bayonne, N.J., where... Panama Canal Postpones Proposed Toll Hikes After reviewing objections raised by shipping lines to the toll increases it proposed in April, the Panama Canal Authority postponed... MSC to Boost Rates From Asia to South America Mediterranean Shipping Co. will impose a general rate increase on shipments from Asia to the east coast of South America,...

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JUNE 28, 2012
Zim moves to reduce B/L forgery Zim Line has introduced a new standard Bill of Lading (B/L) which it claims will significantly reduce forgery. The form, which is said to exceed current industry ... More horror for financially strapped shipowners One of Germany's largest banks, Commerzbank, has decided to cease lending money to shipowners. Cash strapped ocean carriers have been told to look elsewhere for ... Yangtze River intermodal cargo to get boost from new terminal The largest intermodal terminal on the Yangtze River, Chongqing Guoyuan, is expected to start a partial trial run by the end of 2012, according to the Yangtze River ... Hope as talks begin over union dispute at Portland A labour dispute at the US port of Portland that has disrupted shipping traffic in the north-west Pacific for weeks entered a new phase this week, as peace talks ... Shipping confidence on the up - and look for the rise of the 'shanker' Confidence levels in shipping increased in the three months to May, to reach their highest level since February 2011, according to the latest survey from shipping ... AgTC requests deadline extension for FMC export index NOI - and names its top carriers The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) has welcomed the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Notice of Inquiry (NOI0 into the possibility of launching a US ... Customs dispute affects Brazil's ports Ocean carriers calling at Brazil's main ports are suffering delays to their services as a consequence of strikes and go-slows by the country's Customs officials ... Transpac PSS keeps up momentum The strengthening in transpacific spot rates is holding fast following the implementation of the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) according to Drewry's container ... APM T to set up new office in Singapore The Hague-based APM Terminals (APM TI is to open a new office in Singapore in September. It will focus on managing the terminal operator's facilities and investments ...

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JUNE 28, 2012
'Buy rumour, sell the news' Tanker market on edge as EU points sanctions cannon at Iranian crude. Sietas close to sale Struggling Hamburg group in talks with Lurssen and VeKa to offload yards. Pac Basin pounces Looming loss has not dented the Hong Kong-listed owner's appetite for bulker buys. Atlantic plots order blitz Norwegian owner plans four ERRVs to follow double PSV contract, report claims. Car carriers welcome Arctic says four owners penning new ships is a good sign for the sector. Crewmen burned Filipinos in hospital in Fujiarah after accident on Greek tanker Aris. Swire back for more Singapore group orders up to 10 supply ships at Universal in Japan. Jinjiang orders quartet Shanghai shipowner builds feeder fleet with deal at Jiangnan Shipyard. Cargoship salvage begins USCG coordinating lightering of Jireh stuck off Mona Island, Puerto Rico. Seadrill into extra time John Fredriksen-led driller scores $410m contract extension with ExxonMobil.

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JUNE 28, 2012
Logistics companies' margins remain thin The revenues of the world's leading listed transport and logistics companies flattened in 2011, according to a new report by London-based researcher and consultant Transport Intelligence (Ti). APMT to open Singapore headquarters IT costs to rise under BYOD trend Maersk starts dedicated reefer Website OnRamp appoints new president Wheels elects directors MavenWire buys EII APAC for Oracle boost AgTC: More time to comment on FMC rate index proposal AgTC Executive Director Peter Friedmann said in the letter that additional time is needed to survey his membership. The comment period is due to expire July 8, but the AgTC is requesting a postponement until Aug. 8. WTO takes on China's rare earth exports controls Congress nears compromise on transport bill Congressional conferees are close to a deal on a two-year highway transportation bill that maintains current spending levels and institutes policy changes to speed up delivery of construction projects and consolidate transportation programs. Search of ship in Newark finds no stowaways Government officials found no stowaways on a containership docked in Newark, N.J. The search was ordered after a Coast Guard boarding crew thought they heard a knocking sound from within a container during a routine inspection. Track-and-trace provision missing from pharma law Panama Canal defers toll hikes European groups ask for transport budget safeguards

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JUNE 28, 2012
Middle East bunker prices relatively steady Durban IFO prices see small gains. Rotterdam prices firming Bunker markets relatively stable. Volatile prices boost hedging 'We are experiencing an increasing demand for our knowledge and expertise,' says Global Risk Management. More pressure on Singapore players to cut Iranian imports 'Another round of calls was made..., the companies were receptive,' says Singapore source. 'Bunker island' project looks for new backers 'They should have a few more months to see how this pans out,' says analyst. Fuel oil stocks at 11-week high Increase comes on the back of an increase in arbitrage cargoes from the Middle East, including Iran. Bunker prices climb in Singapore Good avails in Asian ports. Debated part of ISO 8127:2010 addressed by CIMAC A guide on how to manage residual fuels with poor ignition and combustion properties offers a new industry reference. SLPA to upgrade bunkering facilities at Colombo Work on the projects will start before the end of next month and is expected to take 12 months. Canadian bunker supplier to start offering LSFO product Marine Petrobulk plans to supply 1.00% LSFO product at Vancouver before August 1, 2012. US Navy Admiral: Biofuels clearly a factor in security 'I believe that it is important for us to continue to pursue these alternatives,' says US Admiral. Taiwan shipping firm expects to post profit for 2012 Lower bunker prices help Wan Hai's profitability in Q2 2012, says Vice President.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

La Spezia

The decree assigning the negotiated procedure for the stipulation of the framework agreement was signed today.

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

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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