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BRIEFS

January 22, 2014

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Despite threat, Panama work goes on as EU mediation offer rebuffed China curbs GDP growth to 7.7pc in 2013, looks to 7.5pc rise in 2014 Zim to sail on as Israel Corp loses control in debt restructuring deal Stifel Logistics Confidence Index sinks, but stays positive for 2014 Port of Dunkirk posts record 12pc rise to 292,000 TEU in 2013 Shanghai box freight index to blame for rate volatility: Dynamar China's higher rail rates expected to be known in early 2014 Singapore errs in calculation, export volume to be less than expected China blocks US steel despite WTO ruling: US Trade Representative EU initiates bank account freeze in cross-border debt recovery Schiphol's 2013 air cargo volume rises 3.2pc to 1.5 million tonnes Qatar Airways to fly cargo for IAG Cargo from Hong Kong to London Chapman Freeborn provides rush air cargo to avert plant shutdown

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JANUARY 21, 2014
CSCL places order for 19,000-TEU box vessel, the world's largest Somali pirate clampdown caused drop in global piracy, IMB reveals WISTA India to launch Delhi sub-chapter Cashew kernel exports up by 16 pc in Apr.-Dec. JNPT Chairman congratulates top performers at sports event Mundra Port on the verge of becoming the largest in the country Cabinet approves setting up of Rail Tariff Authority Anand Sharma launches eBiz portal along with integrated payment gateway Cabinet okays Japanese special loan assistance for Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor project INR turns sharply weak against dollar Process to set up Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor initiated SAIL to increase production capacity up to 50 mt by 2025, says Chairman Textiles exports target for FY15 at $ 60 bn FAI meet begins in Gandhidham today

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SNCF and RFF test Europe's longest freight train Reshuffle at DSV Air & Sea HHI to build first 19,000 teu leviathans FlexLink extends SCM agreement with Kuehne + Nagel Three leading airport operators renew cooperation New Erie intermodal facility goes ahead New managing director for Log4chem P&O Ferrymasters: new Benelux/Ruhr-Estonia trailer service PSA and ICTSI start cooperation in Colombia Trailers travel through the Gotthard with CargoBeamer Boeing joins Etihad-led BIOjet Abu Dhabi team Evergreen names latest duo of L-type vessels Antalis chooses IDS as new transport partner in Germany Merging the management of branch offices New MAN waste collection vehicles for Piraeus Two cargo plane crashes in Latin America on same day Skalpell zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort Change at the top

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JANUARY 21, 2014
Two Teekays create another spin off Seabourn firms up cruise ship order at Fincantieri Kleven books order for IMR vessel Pirates nabbed after guards repel attack on Navios ship

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JANUARY 21, 2014
Drewry ship operating review finds vessel owners cutting costs Bunge Brazilian operations CEO announces retirement plans CSX taps Bryan Rhode as Virginia regional VP Coast Guard coordinates rescue of 24 stranded crewmembers Troy Container Line adding Genoa to New York run

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JANUARY 21, 2014
Louis eyes return to profit in 2014 Cruise operator aims to double cruise sales in next three years Watered down European port legislation would be superfluous Port users lobby European Parliament to avoid creating ineffective "empty shell" legislation for port services Crude tanker prospects may worsen before they improve Present good market for owners is merely a purple patch Leading cruise line urges Greece to 'get its act together' Country is 'back on the map' for cruising but Louis Cruises frustrated by inaction UK government outlines way forward for UK-flagged floating armouries Home Office will also discuss how to regulate firearms training in the UK Teekay continues asset sale to daughters through new investment arm TIL offering raises $250m for tanker acquisitions More oil demand, more oil supply but not much change in prices IEA reports shows US oil demand growth outstrips China Joint financing plan for Panama Canal GUPC moots co-financing deal as dispute about cost overruns simmers on NYK adds four bulk carriers to its fleet Japanese shipping giant's subsidiary leases four handymax and handysize ships on time charter Jaya quarterly profits rise 11% Singapore company reports better utilisation and higher charter rates for vessels Pan Ocean pans STX Restructuring South Korean company cashiers old group name Alliance Oil Trading to quit Singapore Company is hit by fall in bunker sales, despite rise in container volumes Iranian sanctions relaxed to allow clubs to provide cover for six months Shipowners and clubs must be mindful of contract terms, says IG 2013 events likely to affect box shipping for years to come Proposed P3 tie-up raises prospect of further consolidation One killed, four injured in blast aboard chemical tanker off Turkey Ship now under tow to repair yard Thoresen Shipping adds supramax to fleet Bulker operator bought vessel from D'Amico Dry for $20m

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JANUARY 21, 2014
EU relaxes Iranian tanker sanctions The European Union has lifted its ban on the provision of transport and insurance for Iranian crude oil exports Kufpec acquires Shell's stake in Wheatstone LNG for US$1.135Bn Royal Dutch Shell announced yesterday that it has reached a deal with Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Co to buy its US$1 Crew member dies in tanker blast One crew member died and four were injured following an explosion on board a tanker outside the Turkish port of Tuzla yesterday CSBC wins two more box ships Taiwan-listed shipbuilder China Ship Building Corporation (CSBC) announced last week that it won orders to build two 1,800teu ships for two Malta shipping companies Tanker rate spike seen as good for vessel valuations Spot freight rates for crude oil tankers have increased sharply in recent times, but although the gains are unlikely to be sustainable, they should help to lift valuations of vessels on the secondhand market, shipping analysts say North Atlantic Drilling plans to raise $600M in five year notes Deepsea, harsh-weather drill rig operator North Atlantic Drilling, a subsidiary of London-based Seadrill, plans to raise $600M in an issue of five-year notes China COSCO to book profits in 2014 China COSCO, the flagship-listed unit of Cosco Group, is likely to remain in the black in 2014 on one-off gains for breaking old tonnages, the Chinese brokerage firm Shenyin & Wanguo Securities said Thoresen Shipping adds 11th Supramax Thoresen Shipping Singapore, a subsidiary of Thoresen Thai Agencies, said today that it bought another secondhand Supramax bulker Rainbow HI plans to invest in ship design firm Shenzhen-listed Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries plans to invest 3.25M yuan ($533,000) in a joint venture to set up a special engineering ship design firm Eric Ip steps up as HPH's boss Hong Kong-listed Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) group's former MD John Meredith, 74, stepped down on 1 January and has been succeeded by the group's new MD Eric Ip, according to Ship.sh today Singapore bunker supplier goes belly up Singapore-based bunker supplier Alliance Oil Trading has exited the market as it is being liquidated VLCC rates hit 2014 high VLCC rates hit a 2014 high yesterday as tightening tonnage supply combined with high oil demand and the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays to drive chartering activity

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JANUARY 21, 2014
Nippon Express Acquires Panasonic Logistics Unit Report: Asia-Pacific Demand Growth Critical for Logistics Firms Holiday Closings Cause Cargo Overload at LA-Long Beach Younger P3 Ships Widen Advantage Over G6, SeaIntel Says Report: Container Lines Lost $16 per TEU in 2008-2012 Panama Canal Expansion Still Set for Completion in 2015, Official Says Face-Off: Three Shippers Discuss How 2014 Will Play Out

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JANUARY 21, 2014
Bekhor back in action A leading private equity firm has forged an alliance with UK compatriot British Marine under a broader bid to break back into the shipping industry. Euronav narrows loss Euronav turned in a fourth-quarter loss Tuesday but the red ink does not appear to have derailed its appetite for further expansion. Seabourn seals order Seabourn has firmed up a contract to construct a cruiseship at Fincantieri in Italy. Cargill makes it three Cargill has taken its third capesize bulker of the year on a period contract, brokers say. Canal horns still locked Work on the Panama Canal expansion project is continuing under a cloud of uncertainty a day after the deadline for an ultimatum by the consortium building the new locks. A2B adds Thamesport Short sea operator A2B-online Container is branching out in the UK with a new call at London Thamesport. Ardmore firms fixtures Ardmore Shipping of Ireland has firmed up charters for two of its medium-range (MR) product and chemical tankers. Navios goes to market Navios Maritime Holdings is making another trip to the capital markets as it looks to continue expansion efforts. Docker almost buried A dockworker has survived being buried up to his neck in coal on a bulker at Immingham, UK. Teekay opens TIL Teekay has raised $250m to create a new tanker division in league with daughter company, Teekay Tankers. Aker lets loan lapse Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (APSI) has allowed a $65m loan facility to lapse following a rights issue. Blast from the past Crude tanker rates are repeating a pattern seen during the previous cyclical upturn over a decade ago, Global Hunter Securities believes. NGW bids for P+S German wind farm company New Global Wind (NGW) is going ahead with an attempt to buy the Stralsund yard of bankrupt P+S Werften. Change aids Jaya A change in chartering strategy continues to pay off for Jaya Holdings as it booked an increased profit in the second quarter. Gas leak on bulker Five crew have been taken to hospital after a gas leak on a bulker at Port Taranaki. Stena Line seeks savings Swedish ro-pax giant Stena Line is looking for a pay freeze from UK workers to avoid large-scale redundancies. Perseveranza joins pool Perseveranza di Navigazione has joined the list of owners trading vessels in the Scorpio Tankers MR Pool. Crewman lost from boxship The French navy has launched a search for a seafarer who fell from a boxship off Le Havre. DNB lifts Euronav DNB Markets has upgraded Euronav ahead of its fourth quarter results presentation today. Stenberg captain cleared A Latvian tanker master has been acquitted of being drunk in command of his ship in Sweden. Euronav in focus Euronav is expected to begin the fourth quarter results season by revealing a third successive annual loss - but it's bottom line will not be the sole focus as the eyes of the tanker market turn to Antwerp today. Reefer held over faults A Seychelles reefer and a tug were the only two ships detained in Hong Kong during December. One dead in tanker blast One seafarer has died and another four were injured as an explosion tore through a tanker off Turkey. Thoresen picks up bulker Thoresen Shipping has acquired an eight year-old supramax bulker from interests linked to Italian shipowner D'Amico. Line to be launched A delayed coastal shipping line between Bangladesh and Myanmar is to launch in March. 'Fire' was really a leak A Taiwanese bulker thought to be on fire during a port call in New Zealand Monday had in fact suffered a chemical leak. Cosco bulker arrested Singapore's admiralty sheriff has arrested a Cosco-owned panamax bulker, latest court documents show. Olympic back at Kleven Olympic Shipping has returned to the newbuilding arena for the first time in over a year with a contract at Kleven Verft. Somali pirates nabbed European Union naval forces have made the first arrest of pirates off Somalia in 2014 following a failed attack on a products tanker. NADL taps US bond market John Fredriksen's North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) is looking to raise $600m from the US bond market.

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JANUARY 21, 2014
Canal contractor says co-financing demand is fair GUPC told the Panama Canal Authority on Monday that its demand for an repayment advance of $400 million is not a shakedown for extra money, but a way to jointly bridge the gap until differences can be sorted out in a legal setting. Reports say Zim debt deal could be signed this week Israel's Globes newspaper said last week Zim and its creditors have signed a debt settlement that includes a 50 percent write-off of Zim's $3 billion debt, mostly to foreign banks. It said the write-off will be the largest in Israel's history. Bid made for share of Norwegian Car Carrier Car Carriers Investment AS, a 50/50 joint venture between a subsidiary of Klaveness Marine Holding and a subsidiary of J.P Morgan Global Maritime Investment Fund, intends to start a voluntary cash offer for all of the carrier's shares. Army Corps awards 2nd contract for Miami Harbor Deepening The federal agency has, as expected, awarded Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp. a $51.9 million option for the project to deepen the Port of Miami's harbor to 50 feet, which will enable it to receive the largest containerships in operation today. Washington Notebook: Oil industry meets DOT chief about tank car safety St. Lawrence Seaway traffic off 5% in 2013 Southeastern opens Florida service center Seattle, Tacoma file new discussion agreement The ports of Seattle and Tacoma said last week that they have filed a discussion agreement with the Federal Maritime Commission that will allow them "to gather and share information to identify potential options for responding to unprecedented industry pressures. Envirotainer expands in Germany Executive moves

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JANUARY 21, 2014
Firm to choose MGO over scrubbers to ensure compliance But is prepared to change its mind for an 'interesting' alternative. Sulphur rules blamed as job losses loom Viking Line in discussions with staff. Prices struggle to find direction in Fujairah Prices soft in South African ports. Price movements mixed across Europe Avails were tight in Europe's key bunkering hub of Rotterdam. Refinery ready to end fuel oil production Russia's newest refinery is close to cutting its fuel oil production to zero. Reports: Rules for Polar shipping close to agreement Draft document could appear this week, says shipowner organisation. Victory for 'cold ironing' supporters US port looks set to reverse decision on shoreside power. New cruise terminal for Lisbon Consortium behind project includes Royal Caribbean. Major refinery starts ultra LS production at Singapore A third of new production will meet specs for ultra-low sulphur diesel. Asian IFO prices continue narrow-range trading Low to average demand seen in Singapore. Reefer ship detained in HK Lack of bunker pollution certificate among reasons for its detention. Shanghai authorities 'should act' on bunker fuel Shipping activity 'severely polluting' port city. LNG-powered vessels to be built at Gulfport Vessels' emissions-reducing nature 'fit well with port's green initiative'. Philippines wreck to be raised 'immediately' Coast Guard says there is threat of bunkers leaking from the ship. Canada spill plan 'inadequate', says review Nation's oil plan currently limited to spills of 10,000 mt capacity. German firm in supply deal for dual-fuel carrier Qatari ship to get a high pressure, fuel gas supply system. LNG-powered tug enters into operations Vessel is the world's first tug to be fuelled only by LNG.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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