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April 7, 2014

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Mega ship global cascade is damaging north-south trade, says Drewry China-wide road, rail waterway cargo volume up 7.4pc over two months Tianjin plans to build high-end cold chain logistics park Harbin customs speeds up clearance for Hong Kong farm produce Confidence in shipping industry hits 6-year high on better rates Armed guard firm wins Lloyd's Register ISO/PAS 28007 certification Standard Working Hours will constrain economic development: HKGCC Lufthansa: 'Double-screening wastes money and does not boost security' American Airlines, US Airways Cargo combine Phoenix airport operations Heathrow relocation would solve London's population explosion: Mayor

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APRIL 4, 2014
...to implement GRI from Asia to West Africa CMA CGM Group announces reshuffling of services from North Europe to South America East Coast Felixstowe port to benefit from new rail line G6 Alliance amendment clears FMC regulatory review Hapag-Lloyd ups freight rate from East Asia to Arabian Gulf from April 15 Kalmar presents new generation terminal tractor to North American market Liberia authorises Croatian Registry of Shipping as Recognised Organisation OEL Singapore launches Vietnam service connecting Singapore & Malaysia UASC introduces ARC2 connecting Asia to Southern Red Sea Wan Hai to launch independent Mindanao service Women need training to survive & thrive in maritime sector, conference told Coffee exports up 3.6 pc Indian policies hampering American trade: USTR INR rally to weigh down exports Onion exports likely to dip in FY14 A.P. Moller-Maersk Group signs strategic cooperation agreement with China Shipping (Group) on container terminals AGS Shipping Europe & Aprojects to be part of Port of Antwerp booth at BHP 2014 expo JN Port banking on infrastructure augmentation to boost volumes Better performance by Eastern Railway in FY14 Forex reserves surge by $5.04 bn to $ 303.67 bn Grant of NDMA to India by Pak will boost bilateral trade: Fieo INR ends weak at 60.08 on heavy dollar buying Adani Power emerges as India's largest private power producer Dubai Association Centre launched K. Mohandas, Rajeev Gupta, B. Seenaiah to grace BHP 2014 SE Asia relying on AEC for economic revival Global Star Logistics appointed China Central Region member of WWPC Heavy lift crane makes debut in Charleston Harbor Mammoet moves methanol plant from Chile to US Mexico in talks with China to create infrastructure development fund

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Wabtec and Alaska Railroad sign contract More freight on the rails in India FMC gives go-ahead to G6 expansion Globally-minded executive for Sweden FAA update on two dangerous goods violations 24plus augments 24 hour delivery service in Europe Flynas to start initial A330 operation SDV creates subsidiary in Hungary DTC boosts Scandinavian services From Schenker to Quehenberger CMA CGM joins P3 partner in bigger vessel sizes Chartersphere carries humanitarian aid to Central Africa Möglichkeiten bei Marktvolatilität Reinforcement for SBB International Is change on the horizon?

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APRIL 4, 2014
WSS strengthens Singapore management team Møkster orders second wave-piercing PSV CIT Maritime helps Epic Gas grow fleet Software tracks vessel fouling risk Electric Boat gets another $11 million for NEMMI Chouest could face penalty in Kulluk grounding

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Mitsui OSK Lines plans to offer new car carrier services from Mexico Delta Airlines expanding Sea-Tac Airport service menu New 'Window Seat' exhibit on display at Portland Airport Department of Transportation names 10 new marine advisory board members Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics adding San Antonio, Chile call

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APRIL 4, 2014
Greek-owned fleet soars to record level GSCC survey shows increasing Greek share of tanker, gas carrier and boxship fleets VLGC spot rate breaks $100 per tonne ceiling Rate shows little sign of dipping as market stays hot Compromise found over new dates for NOx emission clampdown MEPC agreement will see staged approach to NOx tier III regions Women are still excluded from Greek shipping boardrooms Free to read: Female executives fill just 4% of directorships in publicly listed firms Polar Code 'will be completed this year' Stakeholders can overcome disagreements, says Norton Rose Fulbright lawyer South America service shake-up will cut container capacity Cutbacks and cancellations spell a double-digit decline in trade lane's annual space Arctic operators must emulate global oil and gas industry safety standards Experts warn against seeing the region as one area with a uniform level of risk Underwriters see opportunity in Arctic risk Insurers seek an international regulatory framework as polar regions open to shipping Image matters in the battle for the Arctic Public interest in the Arctic is high and every step is watched Large casualties hide improving trend in insurance claims High-profile cases mask a more positive underlying picture, say Nordic insurers The Week on Wall Street \| April 4 Free to read: Shipping's letter from America Hammond promises cash to repair damaged smaller ports UK shipping minister pledges $3.3m to fix terminals battered by storms and high seas A makeover for Father Thames London waterway closes the credibility gap to regain bulk cargo from the capital's roads Genco heads into Chapter 11 Peter Georgiopoulos leads a second company in two years into US bankruptcy protection

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APRIL 4, 2014
Russia bans Australian meat imports Australian meat imports have been banned by an order of the Russian veterinary and sanitary service, Rosselkhoznadzaor (RSN) Roelse appointed IHC Merwede CEO Credited with setting IHC Merwede's current business strategy in his role as chief operating officer, Bram Roelse will now take the top job at the Dutch shipbuilder with immediate effect

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APRIL 4, 2014
Mexican Shippers to See Savings Through Customs Reform Changes coming to Mexican customs regulations in October will give maquiladoras, or manufacturers focused on exports, more competitive pricing on brokerage and allow brokers to expand the number of ports of entry where they manage cargo. The new rules - part of President Nieto's wider effort to reform Mexican business -... Congestion Continues to Challenge Port Metro Vancouver Truck drivers have been back on the job for about one week now at Port Metro Vancouver, but Canada's largest port remains quite congested, and moving containers into and out of the harbor is a chore. Under these circumstances, most drivers want to return to work, but congested terminals and equipment... SCFI: Asia-North Europe Rates Extend Gains The SCFI for North Europe rose 2.3 percent in the week ending April 4. Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to northern Europe ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index held on to gains achieved from April 1 general rate increases, although rates to the Mediterranean saw some erosion. CMA... Virginia Outlines Steps to Improve Cargo Flow The Virginia Port Authority listed a series of steps it is taking to ease cargo and truck delays while the port and its users seek long-term answers to challenges of rising volumes, larger ships, and spikes in demand at container terminals. CEO John F. Reinhardt said the port authority and its... Ron Widdows, Uncensored I had the privilege at the 14th Annual TPM Conference in Long Beach last month to spend an hour on stage in a live Q&A with Ron Widdows, the former NOL-APL chief who now heads Hamburg-based shipowner Rickmers Group. Few in the industry combine the breadth of experience and willingness... U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Names New Members to Maritime Industry Advisory Panel WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the appointment of 10 new members to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC). Established in 2010, MTSNAC is comprised of leaders from commercial transportation firms, trade associations, state and local public entities, labor organizations, academics, and environmental groups that advise... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for April 4 Multiple carriers have planned rate increases in various trade lanes in April and May, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and lackluster global demand continues. However, the container shipping industry's supply and demand gap is narrowing this year, according to investment firm Jefferies, which could help carriers improve... Virginia Reopens Portsmouth Terminal for Autos The Port of Virginia said part of its Portsmouth Marine Terminal, which was closed in 2011, will return to service as a staging area for automobiles that will be exported to China. A Norfolk Southern train carrying 700 Chrysler SUVs manufactured near Toledo, Ohio, arrived at the railroad's Carolina Yard in... JOC Trucking Employment Index Rises The JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index rose in March, as trucking hiring picked up after February's frigid weather chilled motor carrier plans to add jobs. The JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index was relatively flat over the past 12 months Full-size chart The JOC index shows that despite shortages of workers including truck drivers,... Changing Air Cargo Industry Fights to Keep Market Share As more shippers shift freight from express to deferred services or even to ocean vessels to better manage inventory and cut logistics costs, it's natural to come to the conclusion that the air cargo industry is in a tailspin. Industry leaders, including FedEx founder and CEO Frederick W. Smith, describe... Ongoing Dispute Weighs on Portland The International Longshore and Warehouse Union this past week won several battles in its war against the Port of Portland and terminal operator ICTSI, and it lost a battle. However, there is an undisputed loser in this two-year-old war of attrition, and that is Portland's only container terminal. Productivity at Terminal... TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Damco Jason Bergman, Damco's vice president of strategic sales for North America, discusses how supply chain procurement has changed and increased in complexity, Damco's focus on the global market, and the challenge of commoditization of some services.... Mundra Port Becomes India's Biggest Cargo Hub Mundra Port, a non-government marine terminal on India's west coast, handled a record 100 million tons of cargo in fiscal year 2013-14, from April 2013 through March 2014, surpassing all 12 major state-owned ports to become the country's biggest cargo hub. The all-time high throughput was up 22 percent from 82... Chinese New Year Hits West Coast Container Volumes Container volumes at North American West Coast ports declined in February as factories in Asia closed for the Chinese New Year celebration. Imports dropped 8 percent, exports were down 3 percent and total containerized volume declined 6 percent, according to numbers posted on the Pacific Maritime Association website. Lunar New Year... CMA CGM to Revise Europe-South America Loops CMA CGM plans to revise two service loops between North Europe and South America's east coast as of mid-April. CMA CGM's revised SAFRAN1 port rotation. Full-size image SAFRAN 1 will be operated with eight 9,800-TEU vessels along the following port rotation: Rotterdam, the Netherlands; London Gateway; Hamburg, Germany; Antwerp, Belgium; Le Havre, France;... Texas Truckers Merge to Pursue Fracking Business Three Texas-based companies are rushing to stake a claim in the shale oil and natural gas boom, merging to create a new energy transportation and logistics firm. D&T Trucking, Rowdy Farms and Gila Hotshot merged to form 1845 Oil Field Services, a "proppant" logistics company with more than 500 dedicated trucks....

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APRIL 4, 2014
Vantage appeals TMT sales Vantage Drilling has filed court documents aimed at preventing Nobu Su from selling shares in the company to pay off a loan owned by Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT). Third collision suit filed A third class-action lawsuit has been filed over the March collision between a Kirby barge and Cleopatra Shipping bulker in the Houston Ship Channel. WWL adds Chile call Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has added a new Chilean port call to its ro-ro services to the west coast of South America. Greeks steaming ahead The Greek-controlled merchant fleet has hit another all-time high for its total tonnage, with 3,901 vessels of 291 million dwt tallied last month. Genco securities surge Genco Shipping & Trading shares and bonds saw price spikes today after the company announced a restructuring deal. Subsea 7 keeps Dof ship Subsea 7 has exercised the final charter extension option on a Dof Subsea construction vessel. Crude caution over Libya Goldman Sachs says a potential reopening of rebel-held Libyan oil ports will have a limited impact on a global scale. Scandlines profit dips Danish-German ferry group Scandlines has declared itself satisfied with its 2013 performance, despite a fall in operating earnings. Diana misses double Diana Shipping has finished empty handed following the latest in a long line of sale and purchase ventures. Double trouble for Riga Latvia's Riga Shipyard has been hit by two separate bids to have it declared insolvent over unpaid bills. Kang Duk-soo faces fraud probe The founder and former head of Korea's troubled STX group has been questioned by prosecutors over alleged embezzlement and business malpractice. SNCM inks ro-pax order French owner SNCM has signed letters of intent for four new ro-paxes to be built at STX France. HMM back for more Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is to take convertible bonds to market for the second time in six months. Genco bulker hits trouble A Genco bulker has hit trouble in the Suez Canal and is now undergoing repairs in Turkey. Port workers killed Two port workers have died during departure operations for a Royal Caribbean cruiseship in the Caribbean. All about IPOs TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Vroon name taken in vain Dutch owner Vroon has once again warned seafarers to beware a fraudulent organisation offering jobs in its name. Viking charter hits a snag Viking Supply Ships has seen the first stage of a charter contract torn up by a mystery counterparty. Havyard still Bors bound Saevik family-backed Havyard Group is still hopeful of completing an initial public offering in Oslo despite extending its book building process. Atlantska sells trio Croatian owner Atlantska Plovidba has concluded another sale and leaseback deal for dry cargo vessels. Two dead in sinking Two North Korean crew have been killed and another 11 are missing after their cargoship sank off South Korea. Case banks larger cheque A larger bonus in the year he is understood to have masterminded Shell's Project Silver has helped push up the pay packet of Clarksons' chief executive Andi Case. KKR snaps up loans Private equity fund KKR has bought $150m of loans from Berlian Laju Tanker's banks. Who are the April fools? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Four dead at yard Four Bangladeshi shipyard workers have died after inhaling carbon dioxide gas. Palmali buys quartet Turkey's Palmali has continued to expand its fleet with a deal to acquire a chemical tanker and three bulkers. Bonus time at Jinhui Jinhui Shipping & Transportation's top executives continue to collect pay packets which measure up with what its ships can command. UK detains cargo vessel The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has detained a ship on health and safety grounds. Oriental charters VLGCs China's Oriental Energy is the latest shipowner to enter the red hot VLGC sector taking four ships on charter. Swiber does bond deal Swiber Holdings has confirmed that it is looking to raise fresh funds from a short-term bond issue. Coast Guard blasts Aiviq A high ranking US Coast Guard official said he will ensure an investigation of potential legal and regulatory violations by Edison Chouest Offshore related to the grounding of the drilling unit Kulluk off Alaska in 2012.

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APRIL 4, 2014
Amazon pays FAA HazMat fine Amazon has paid a $91,000 fine for shipping a flammable liquid adhesive by air via FedEx, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The shipment violated Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations. DHL adds tracking service for ocean freight DHL Global Forwarding has unveiled Ocean Secure, a tracking and temperature-controlled product targeted at shippers moving sensitive, high-value cargo. Vanguard deploys shipment delivery visibility tool in Asia The neutral, non-vessel-operating common carrier Vanguard Logistics Services said this week its Vanguard Visibility+ application has been deployed at a number of its facilities in China, India and Southeast Asia. Port of Virginia moves aggressively to address dray congestion U.S., Canada to modernize Saint Lawrence Seaway About $487 million will be spent modernizing the Saint Lawrence Seaway over the next five years, some on a new mooring system that will use vacuum pads instead of ropes to secure ships as they transit locks on the canal. Maersk sells Danbor to NorSea Group Home decor retailer to use LLamasoft for supply chain design Foxx names new members to maritime advisory panel UPS expands Latin American healthcare reach Coffee distributor opens warehouse near Port of Charleston U.S. exports fall slightly in February to $190.4B Weekly GRI roundup

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APRIL 4, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Houston bunker prices mostly up Average demand reported at the US Gulf port. Fuel oil supplies from Japanese refiners to drop in 2014-2015 Drop in supply seen boosting bunker prices, especially for west Japan deliveries. US patent issued for new hybrid marine fuel Sea trials are ongoing. Statoil: Natural gas needs to play bigger role in Europe's energy mix 'Well-functioning market' vital to attracting gas to the region, says VP. Ferry operator opts for GreenStream trim software System to go on DFDS vessels. IMO one step closer to low sulphur fuel availability review Correspondence group will work on draft methodology that may see next MEPC meeting agree to initiate study. Prices firm in Fujairah Limited avails in Cape Town. Prices firm in line with crude Some double digit gains seen. Asian gas player considers LNG bunkering move Pertagas to study LNG bunkering options. IMO adopts NOx ECA compromise solution No delay of NOx Tier III for existing NECAs, while future NECAs can have different implementation dates. China fuel oil stocks increase About 300,000 mt of 380 cSt material reached Chinese shores in the week. Asian market ends week stronger Prices rose across all key markets. SLNG eyes LNG bunkering role But says gas price is holding back development. Troubled shipping firm trims annual loss Fuel saving efforts saved company $19 million in 2013. ECA cap will have 'limited impact' Finding low sulphur product to meet the 2015 ECA regulations unlikely to be a problem, conference told. Off-spec flash point triggers DNVPS alerts Tested distillate fuels failed to meet ISO 8217 and regulatory limit. Maersk Line bets on 'natural hedge' to counter fuel price volatility 'Not much one can do to manage fuel price volatility', says CEO. Greek shipowner seeks funding for 'eco' buys Company to use capital markets to reduce debt. Oil industry cautions IMO on 0.50% sulphur fuel availability Premature to say that sufficient fuel will be available to go ahead with 2020 implementation, MEPC is told. US firm to enter LNG bunkering market in 'near future' Crowley Maritime to build a fleet of LNG-fuelled vessels.

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PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

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

SHIPPING

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

Stockholm

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

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

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Palermo

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Portsmouth

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

File

PORTS

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

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

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

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

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

SHIPPING

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

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

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

Augusta

PORTS

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

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Manama

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Gdansk

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SEAFARERS

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

London/Bagsværd

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Papenburg/Geneva

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Abu Dhabi

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Muscat

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

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

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

Cairo

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

JOBS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Gibraltar

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

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

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

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

Hyvinkää

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

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Ancona

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

INSURANCE

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

London

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

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

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

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

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

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

LOGISTICS

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

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

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

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

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

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

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

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

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

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

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

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

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

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

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