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February 11, 2014

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Cosco to hike Far East-US rate $300/FEU March 15 and again on May 1 1,800 tonnes of raw rubber ablaze, but put out in Port of Savannah Container carrier cost cutting reduced reliability in 2013: Drewry Dalian port transshipments now cover Bohai and Yellow Sea ports Guiyang plans logistics parks with annual revenues of US$164 million Old Hapag chief, Box Club founder Jack Kruse dies at 84 in Hamburg Construction commences on Jiangsu's Lianyungang-Yancheng Railway Weihai mulls container shipping service to North Korea this year US renews targeting businesses for evading sanctions in Iran trade China Customs blocks US corn imports as GM dispute continues Kerry Logistics to support Joseph Joseph's customer expansion plan Sino-Kazakh Bakhty border checkpoint moves 6,400 tonnes farm produce Kuehne + Nagel to handle more vodka exports for Destylarnia Sobieski Legal expert: P3/G6 should win EU okay, but with modifications Chassis Finder expands reservations, near real-time chassis reporting Fuel-efficient, fuller aircraft cut US fuel use 18pc since 2001 Volga Dnepr Group completes role in helping 2014 Winter Games IAG Cargo reconfigures bellyhold on new A380 Joburg flights

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Bureau Veritas cuts energy-saving time with HydrOcean Chris Jones to head Baltic Exchange's Singapore office CMA Terminals & ICTSI sign agreement for 25 pc stake in Lekki International Container Terminal, Nigeria CSAV adds Guayaquil to Mediterranean service DB Schenker launches new product to speed up freight transport in Asia Maersk Line most reliable carrier in Q4 2013, says Drewry NYK to receive Special Achievement Award at 2013 Nikkei Annual Report Awards Piraeus is now third biggest container port in Mediterranean SC Ports Authority named "Spare the Air" award recipient DP World's global box terminals show stronger second half performance across all regions in 2013 Fieo welcomes CCEA's approval to port infrastructure projects Major Ports' workers to get improved pension benefits Report recommends developing greenfield barge port at Tadadi in Karnataka IATA welcomes a significant milestone in e-AWB adoption Coffee exports surge on strong global prices Exporters hoping for extension of interest subsidy Exports of agri & processed foods up 20 pc in April-Dec. Infra in North-East likely to get UK funding INR turns marginally weak against dollar Serbia seeks Indian investment in various sectors Spices exports up 46 pc

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RZD Logistics working 24/7 to deliver Olympic cargo Hawaii cargo carrier converts B737 in Florida Vos Logistics commissions new distribution centre in... HHLA sees growing volumes in 2013 Increasing orientation towards service and maintenance... Someone new and yet old at the helm of PKP Cargo Milsped Group sets up new affiliate in Croatia Drewry: US ports snuggling up to counter carriers' power Switzerland: road infrastructure has to be enhanced too Envirotainer to open R and D/production facility Four new Directors at Europa Worldwide Logistics Blue Dart with higher sales, lower profits DHL initiates new temperature sensitive service Port Corpus Christi celebrates channel extension completion Vom Donauhafen zum Güterzentrum Australia: national heavy vehicle law takes effect today

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Eastern Shipbuilding delivers another for HOS Petrobras approves more OSV contracts Midship Marine to build ferry for Mexican operator Fiskerstrand books order for two LNG fueled ferries Thrustmaster of Texas adds waterjets to product line Advanced ASD tugs have unclutched tow drums

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Seattle Port Board holding job quality public hearing Diana Shipping issues Series B Preferred Shares Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from 'Deep Freeze' duty Carlile Transportation hires Business Development V.P. Boeing taps Peri Widener as V.P./general manager

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Maersk Line returns 14 boxships KG fund says all the vessels have already been sold on Has Maersk placed a winning bet on product tankers? As the Danish giant reshapes its tanker business a lot of eggs are being put in just one basket Diana launches preferred share offering More acquisitions and debt paydowns flagged as possible uses of funds Nordic American Tanker sees losses grow But suezmax owner looks forward to first quarter results on market improvements More transparency can minimise casualties, says IACS chief Industry body urges operators and regulators to exchange information Global box volumes grew 2% last year Weak Mediterranean demand makes its mark as 2013 world total edges up to 127m teu Avance Gas set for major LPG fleet expansion New joint venture eyes growing opportunities to export US gas Maritime Maisie continues to navigate a sea of uncertainty Tanker must discharge cargo but Japanese waters 'do not exist', says coastguard Singapore confirms its third collision in two weeks Incident involving containership and tanker spills 80 tonnes of bunker oil Cancellations boost bottom line for Precious Shipping Vessel-operating income is flat but $31m in gains flows from changed shipyard orders P3 lines aim for late March clearance in US FMC has 45 days to review fresh information filed on Friday Maersk Tankers confirms two medium range product tankers South Korea order brings refocusing of group's total bookings to six firm vessels Longer-term growth in LNG shipping will come at a short-term cost Demand is heading for an upturn, but rates are falling and more ships are due to the hit the water Genco could skip coupon payment Debt restructuring doubts may stop dry bulk operator 'throwing money out the door'

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Imtech Marine to refit bridge systems Imtech Marine USA will refit the bridges of three Holland America Line cruise ships starting in April, the marine service provider said on 10 February NAT highlights rate improvement Nordic American Tankers (NAT) reduced its losses in the final quarter of 2013 compared with the year before and reported rising rates and improved fundamentals in early 2014 Box ship collides with chemical tanker in Singapore There has been another collision between a container ship and a chemical tanker in Singapore Brighter outlook for small container ships German shipbrokers have lifted their outlooks for small charter container vessels despite the current market lull Golden Ocean acquires three Kamsarmaxes Golden Ocean Group has acquired three 2012 Korean-built 81,500dwt Kamsarmax bulk carriers, the company has announced Condor Ferries hit by strike Condor Ferries services between the Channel Islands and the French port of Saint-Malo were out of action for a fifth day on 10 February as the company sought to reach agreement with French seafarers over pay and conditions Otto Marine seals $40M AHTS contract Singapore-based offshore vessel owner Otto Marine has secured a $40M charter contract for an anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel Containership capsizes, five missing A chemical tanker and a containership collided early today off the Pearl River Delta, resulting in the containership capsizing and five crew members missing, local authorities said

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014
'Chaos' as Ocean Carriers Exit Chassis Ownership A chassis-shortage contagion that has plagued the three largest U.S. ports since late last year is a stark reminder to cargo interests, trucking companies and waterfront labor that the cozy world of ocean carrier-owned chassis has come to an end. A new world in which equipment-leasing companies and chassis pool operators... P3 Could Sail Past US Regulatory Hurdle by Late March WASHINGTON - The P3 Network could be sailing past any U.S. regulatory hurdles by late March, after the three largest container lines responded on Feb. 7 to the Federal Maritime Commission's questions on their vessel-sharing alliance, which would be the largest ever in terms of capacity deployed. The commission is currently... Postponed Deliveries, Scrapping Cut Capacity Growth Forecasts New estimates on postponement of ship deliveries and scrapping are already tamping down estimates on capacity tonnage growth this year. Citing "increased deferrals and scrapping estimates," Alphaliner is forecasting global capacity to grow 6.6 percent this year, down from 7.6 percent predicted as of late last year. Estimates for capacity growth are... NY-NJ Terminals Battle Ice, Backlogs New York-New Jersey container terminals reopened on Feb. 10 to long truck queues as the terminals struggle with ice, congestion and delays that truckers say are causing cargo to be routed to other ports. The most severe congestion last week was at Maher Terminals. Today, it was at APM Terminals and... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Feb. 10 Major container lines hope to increase rates in multiple trade lanes in March, April and May, although any hikes achieved could be fleeting. Carriers' schedule reliability was down in 2013 and is expected to decline further in the next few months, as carriers continue to focus more on cost-cutting than on-time... KCS to Aggressively Defend Mexican Concession Agreement Kansas City Southern Railway said Friday it will aggressively defend its concession agreement in Mexico but declined to say whether it would pursue legal action against a bill aimed at opening the country up to railroads other than the two existing concession holders. The Mexican House of Deputies on Feb. 4... JOC Trucking Employment Index Rises JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index Full-size image The JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index climbed to 96.1 in January from a revised reading of 95.9 in December and November, as trucking companies surveyed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics hired about 3,200 workers. Revised figures for November and December brought the index lower than... FMC Faces New Questions Over OTI Proposal WASHINGTON - Two months before sponsoring a bill this week aimed at reforming the Federal Maritime Commission, Rep. Duncan Hunter, the California Republican who chairs the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, urged the FMC to consider industry criticism of a proposed overhaul of rules for ocean transportation intermediaries...

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014
DSX plots expansion Greek bulker operator Diana Shipping has been added to the growing list of US-quoted shipowners that have turned to the capital markets for cash to fund fleet expansion. Bondholders lose patience Bankrupt US tanker owner Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has cleared a number of hurdles on the road to redemption but some of its creditors seem to believe the Chapter 11 restructuring has dragged on for far too long. Shetland Line sues A ferry operator is suing the Scottish government after losing out on a multi-million pound contract to run ships from the mainland to Orkney and Shetland. Navig8 makes big LR1 move Singapore's Navig8 has been linked to a big bid to boost its LR1 presence with orders for up to 16 new ships in Korea. Tsakos stretches one Tsakos Energy Navigation has extended the time charter contract on a product tanker at a "significantly improved" rate. Farstad builds spot fleet Farstad has thrown its newest anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel straight into the North Sea spot market. Stephanou buys in Greek owner Goldenport Holdings has appointed its recently recruited investor relations chief Alexis Stephanou to the CFO role. NAT loss grows Suezmax owner Nordic American Tanker (NAT) has posted a bigger loss in the final quarter of 2014 as revenue shrank. Gulf Nav stock soars Shares in troubled Gulf Navigation (Gulf Nav) soared today after the company reported its preliminary financial results for 2013. Boreal adds double Boreal Transport Nord of Norway has ordered two more ferries at the domestic Fiskerstrand Verft yard. Boxship and tanker clash A containership and a chemical tanker have collided in yet another accident in Singapore's waters. PDZ eyes offshore Malaysian liner company PDZ Holdings is eyeing a move into the oil and gas sector with a potential new investor. Farstad dumps oldie Farstad Shipping has offloaded its oldest platform supply vessel (PSV). Turkish cargoship sinks A power failure and subsequent cargo shift has been blamed for the loss of a Turkish vessel in the Black Sea. NAO adds PSV double Newcomer Nordic American Offshore (NAO) is adding two more platform supply ships (PSVs) through a second deal with Norway's Ulstein Group. Pac Radiance reins in more Pacific Radiance has secured fresh charter contracts worth $59m from repeat clients in Asia. Golden Ocean swoops for trio John Fredriksen-backed Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) has snapped up three modern kamsarmax bulkers. Maersk adds MR options Maersk Tankers has increased its MR order at South Korean shipyard Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering to six ships. Pappas moves for VLCCs Greece's Oceanbulk has returned to Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea for its first tankers. Aratere Keppel bound A New Zealand interisland ferry is heading to Singapore for repairs that will see the ship out of action for weeks. Arms ship free to go A North Korean ship arrested in Panama over a Cuban arms cargo has been freed according to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). Otto North Sea bound Otto Marine has secured a charter for a recently delivered anchor handler newbuilding for work in the North Sea. Bourbon back at Vard Vard Holdings, the Norwegian shipbuilder, has won a newbuilding contract from Bourbon for an Arctic-capable anchor handler.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Portland to spend up to $4 million on subsidies to keep container service The commissioners of the Port of Portland, Ore., will consider a program to spend up to $4 million on incentives to keep container carriers calling the port when they meet on Wednesday. Analyst: Maersk will do fine with or without P3 DB Schenker launches new Asia service for faster freight Integrators look for bigger healthcare market share Virgin Atlantic reports strong gains in 2013 Rail Intermodal shipments up 4.6% in 2013 ACP, contractor revive talks over stalled Canal project Panama Canal fines N. Korean vessel for violating rules Jack Muhs named head of FedEx Trade Networks U.S. promotes 'Made in Rural America' exports "This initiative is charged with bringing together federal resources to help rural businesses and leaders take advantage of new investment opportunities, and access new ... markets abroad," the White House's Rural Council said. Executive moves Cass Freight Index projects a 'bumpy ride' Shipment volumes and freight expenditures continued their decline in the new year, with a "bumpy ride" predicted for the future, according to January's Cass Freight Index Report.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Bunker players face new controls Russian customs authorities want suppliers to provide more documents. IFO prices start week firm in Fujairah 180 cSt firm in Cape Town, Durban. Tight avails in Rotterdam Vessels backed up in Gibraltar from bout of bad weather. Global Risk appoints oil risk manager Focus is to grow the business in southern Europe. Sohar to outline its ambitions at Bunkerworld Bunker Lunch Bunkering is 'critically important' to Omani port. Egypt to import more fuel oil Imports could double during the summer months. US Coast Guard gives guidance on LNG bunkering Draft policy outlines safety requirements for practice. Singapore: New collision pierces bunker tank 80 metric tonnes spilt in incident involving chemical tanker and containership. Bunker spills clean up complete About 680 mt of marine fuel contained and cleared, says MPA. Bunker prices rebound in Asian trade Prices firmed across all grades. Falling crude values boost confidence among Taiwanese box lines Bigger ships and slow steaming add to better cost control. Bapco oil exports marginally up in 2013 Most of fuel oil exported were headed for Middle East bunker market. Tech firm rides upswing from LNG marine fuel market Bestobell Marine makes valves for engines. Bunker spill spotted in the Black Sea Cargoship capsizes off Bulgarian coast.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

CRUISES

Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.

Fort Lauderdale

Orders worth over two billion euros

COMPANIES

ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd

Haifa

Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017

LEGISLATION

The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.

London

The treaty has been ratified by 12 states

NEWS

US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports

Tampa

Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta

Abu Dhabi/Constance

Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%

TRADE

The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.

Paris

The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.

NEWS

A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington

The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China

PORTS

The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.

Singapore

Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa

Geneva

The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%

St. Petersburg

Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)

NEWS

US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites

Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington

A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda

NEWS

After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.

Tampa/Washington

U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.

Ankara

Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%

SHIPPING

Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen

London

Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total

LOGISTICS

Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe

Montreal/San Francisco

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.

Genoa

Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

PIRACY

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

London

Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf

London

It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore

SHIPPING

Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.

London

From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data

London/Rotterdam

Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector

PORTS

China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.

Hong Kong

Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

MARITIME SERVICES

Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter

Rotterdam/Paris

A report by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore confirms that one of the causes of the decline could be the implementation of the RED III directive

PORTS

Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.

Hong Kong

In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.

Long Beach

In March the decline was -5.2%

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia

Milan

The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas

Brussels

No competition issues identified

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line

Rome

The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.

Trieste

$30 million order

PORTS

Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto

Taranto

Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

In March the decrease was -5.5%

PORTS

Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports

Miami

The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami

COMPANIES

The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies

Padua

A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.

Los Angeles

In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)

COMPANIES

CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal

Marseille

The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.

CRUISES

A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Miami

Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele

SHIPYARDS

Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025

Turku

Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)

PORTS

Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.

Marseille

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco

Acapulco

Construction of a new dock is planned

LOGISTICS

A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.

La Spezia

Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%

Hong Kong

Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%

PORTS

Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.

Bari

His four-year term will begin on May 11

SHIPPING

Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended

Ismailia

It was in force from 15 May 2025

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%

Ravenna

An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

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

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

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

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

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

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

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