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February 27, 2015

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TSA to hike rate US$600/FEU March 9 and again on April 9 Maersk Line boxes deliver nearly half the profit for entire group Filipino seamen warned not to bring arms into Hong Kong Panama hopes to keep diverted box increase flowing through canal British PM marvels at wonders wrought by Hong Kong's Hutchison group Investment opportunities in SE Asia ports as box volumes rise Dalian-built 9,365-TEU CMA CGM Rhone joins company's Asia-Black Sea Revised bunkering guidelines for Singapore from September China-to-Spain train completes 16,156-mile backhaul bearing olive oil Key Oz wine forwarder pleased China volume back after austerity eases Union calls for newly named Vancouver trucking czar to step down Plan for US$12 billion Helsinki-Tallinn tunnel would cut out Russia Hong Kong starts on third runway in 2016, but won't open till 2022 Swissport International takes on groundhandling at Astana, Kazakhstan Dial to sell 26pc stake in Delhi Cargo Service Centre to IDFC DHL's Blue Dart Express adds 757 freighter, taps India's e-commerce boom Panalpina drops B747-8F order for second under new Atlas ACMI

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Maersk Line launches India-Middle East-Mediterranean ME-5 service at DP World Chennai MSC announces main line service call at Chennai SCI's Worldwide Agents Meet 2015 deliberates on key issues Freight earnings of SC Rlys up by 35.2 pc in Jan. Rail connectivity in partnership with ports under Coastal Connectivity Programme envisaged: Prabhu Railway Budget proposes increasing freight carrying capacity AIPMA bats for higher import duty on Chinese goods EPCES urges govt to remove MAT & DDT on SEZs in Budget Import duty hike opposed by rubber industry INR firms up further on increased dollar selling Private power cos pitch for duty-free coal imports

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Schwarzmüller expects sales to spiral this year Martin Bencher Sweden moves to new office DSV makes continent-spanning move Transpark makes Russian roads safer Volga-Dnepr flies vibration tester to Chelyabinsk No sale of real estate allowed Reaching out to China and the USA Industry veterans reinforce port management Faster Rotterdam-St Petersburg link Securing box handling capacity Danser launches Alsace-Hollande Express Chapman Freeborn arranges first B777F Budapest landing Samskip extends Swedish rail services Des Vertannes becomes strategic adviser GSSA opens Austria office Hansa Heavy Lift sets up Shanghai office

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Economou weighs tanker IPO vs sale DryShips chairman George Economou has confirmed that a sale of the company's tanker fleet is possible if a stock offering does not receive a high enough valuation. NASDAQ-listed DryShips reported a loss of USD24 million for 4Q14 versus a loss of USD24.4 million in 4Q13. Excluding a one-off Pacific Radiance full-year profit up 22% Singapore-listed integrated offshore marine services provider, Pacific Radiance posted full-year profit of $69.42 million, up 22% year-on-year for the financial year that ended 31 December 2014. Revenue increased slightly by 2% to $172.2 million in FY14, as compared to $168.58 million in FY13. The Seadrill sees consolidation opportunities in downturn A weak cycle in the offshore drilling business may create opportunities for Seadrill, the London-based listed drill rig and ship operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, to consolidate the sector, it said in a statement. Group net profit fell to $150 million in 4Q15 from $283 million in the BV reports 10.1% revenue rise French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has reported a 10.1% rise in its marine and offshore revenues to EUR323.8 million (USD368.1 million) last year as the group benefited from recovery in newbuilding activity. Excluding acquisitions, organic growth in marine and offshore was 7.1%, Bangladesh ferry death toll rises to 79 The death toll in Bangladesh's MV Mostafa ferry disaster rose to 79, according to the latest official count of bodies recovered. On the river Padma, near Shivalaya Upazila sub-district, the motor launch Mostafa carrying over 200 passengers capsized after being hit on 22 February by the 330 gt cargo Rickmers Trust Management posts full-year loss Singapore-listed container ship business trust Rickmers Trust Management (RTM) posted a loss of USD15.96 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2014, as compared with a profit of USD23.4 million in FY13. Revenue decreased 9% year-on-year to USD130.32 million in FY14 from USD143.49 million Box lines attempt west coast rate increase Liner operators in the trans-Pacific trade will attempt to raise rates after losing money amid a prolonged labour battle at American west coast ports. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), a discussion forum of the 15 major container lines serving the trade, reaffirmed on 25 February its World's latest large ro-ro box ship delivered The STX Offshore & Shipbuilding shipyard in Jinhae, South Korea, has announced the delivery of ro-ro container vessel Jolly Cobalto to Italian shipping company Ignazio Messina & Co. The new vessel, claimed by Messina to be largest such vessel in the world, will be Italian-flagged and will make its Contract for first US LNG bunker barge signed Construction of the first dedicated LNG bunker barge for the US market has been announced. WesPac Midstream (WesPac) and its affiliate Clean Marine Energy (CME) said the newbuilding contract for the vessel had been signed with Conrad Orange Shipyard, a division of Conrad Shipyard. The Orange Pacific Basin in the red in 2014 Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping sank to losses of USD285 million in 2014 on non-cash impairments and provisions for significant changes in dry bulk and bunker fuel markets. Its revenues were little changed from 2013 at USD1.7 billion due to increases in fleet size and lower freight rates, a Stage set for Frontline's comeback The board of Frontline, the listed VLCC and Surezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, has set an objective to rebuild the company into a major tanker operator after clearing financial hurdles, despite losses both in 4Q14 and FY14. In 4Q14 and in the 1Q15, the company reduced the Modern ports need 'more focused' welfare centres The imminent closure of a mission-run port welfare centre at the UK's Port of Milford Haven has called into question the impact of rapid port turnaround times on key shore services for crews. "Recent years have seen turnaround times rapidly increase, with seafarers often spending only 6-24 hours in Impairment charge hits Frontline 2012 An impairment charge hit Frontline 2012, the John Fredriksen controlled company that will transform itself to a crude and product tanker owner. In 4Q14, the company booked a loss of $123.9 million compared to a profit of $12.5 million in the same period a year earlier. A $149.5 million impairment EU sulphur non-compliance cases 'very few' Cases of non-compliance with the new 0.1% marine fuel sulphur limit in north west European sulphur emission control areas (SECAs) have been "very few" to date, the European Commission has told IHS Maritime. Commission environment spokesman Enrico Brivio said that 200 inspection results had been Qube profits up 32.8% Australia's Qube Holdings boasted a 32.8% lift in net profit to AUD54.7 million (USD42.9 million) for the six months that ended in December 2014 through an aggressive growth and acquisition strategy at a time competitors were cutting costs. In its interim report to the Australian Stock Exchange, Bumi Armada profit plunges 93% Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Bumi Armada posted full-year net profit of MYR224.36 million (USD62.07 million) for the financial year that ended on 31 December 2014, down 93% from MYR435.09 million the year before. Its revenue, however, increased 15.6% to MYR2.39 billion in financial GSI wins 18 new vessel orders for 2014 Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) said it has won 18 new vessel orders for 2014, totalling 2.6 million dwt. The new orders were made up of MR tankers, as well as 50,000 dwt product and chemical tankers, a stock filing of GSI said. In its non-shipbuilding business, new orders comprising steel FSL Trust back to the black in 2014 Singapore-listed First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) posted a full-year net profit of USD4.05 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2014, contrasted with its loss of USD65.2 million in fiscal year 2013 (FY 2013). The company's revenue went up slightly by 3.8% to USD93.4 million in fiscal Vessels laden with smuggled rice, firearms seized off Sulu Vietnamese vessel MV An Bien 89-ALCI and three Filipino boats loaded with 3,275 tonnes of smuggled rice and high-powered firearms were seized off Sulu on 23 February, Philippines military officials have confirmed. A naval task force unit headed by Lieutenant Commander Richard Rosales and Lieutenant Zoullas poised to exit Sophocles Zoullas, founder of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk, has threatened to leave the company, the board of directors has confirmed. Zoullas has delivered written notice that there is "good reason" to terminate his employment agreement, which was finalised upon the company's restructuring in October

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Davie lays keel for LNG fueled ferry Michigan shipyard faces $242,940 in OSHA fines Detyens awarded $12.5 million MSC contract Robert Allan Ltd. names Rollie Webb Senior VP Zuhai fast cats to have Rolls-Royce propulsion package Philly Tankers newbuilds find charterer NTSB reports on ITB allision with USCG buoy tender

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Port of Seattle names Caplan director of strategic initiatives Drewry report gives update on state of LPG shipping Rail freight traffic numbers see negative total for week TSA member carriers plan March general rate increase Insurance club gives list of top five claim causes

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Milaha rides high on strong year for gas and oil Profit for Qatari owner rises 10% Ship Finance International posts $122m net income for 2014 Consistent performance from John Fredriksen company that holds dry bulkers, tankers, boxships and rigs Capital Product Partners plans $520m fundraising Notes issue and additional credit facility will allow tanker and containership owner to repay outstanding debts Navios signs $148m option for 13,100 teu boxship Company has until June 5 to take up the option for delivery in the third quarter UK Defence Club gains 4.8m gt on renewal Premium freeze and continuity credits boost membership, says FD&D specialist London Gateway handles ad-hoc Triple-E call Munkebo Maersk makes call to pick up empties before heading off to Asia Senior APM Terminals' personnel depart after breaching 'internal business policies' Terminal operator's former CFO, CCO & head of global project implementation asked to leave the company New Maersk Line ships could carry more than Triple-Es Vessels will be the same generation as Triple-Es but new technologies will allow for capacity increases Yamal LNG 25% complete as Chinese money saves the day Some $10m per day being spent on construction of the ambitious LNG export project in Russian Arctic waters but delays to completion could occur RBS cuts shipping book a further 9% One in five 'good bank' vessels in negative equity Wisdom Marine to raise $80m with overseas bond issue Taiwan-based bulker owner will sell convertible non-guaranteed bonds Rickmers Maritime slips into the red in 2014 Singapore-listed trust with focus on panamax boxships was hurt by impairment charges and lower charter revenue Charles Taylor to manage Strike Club Move comes as part of strategy to expand in mutuals Pacific Basin hit by $285m loss for the year Figure includes $130m in write-offs applied to dry bulk business and for bunker hedges gone sour Hoegh LNG posts loss due to $44m impairment charges But Oslo-listed LNG player is sanguine as it believes lower energy prices should eventually lead to greater demand for LNG J Lauritzen posts reduced losses for 2014 Danish dry bulk operator admits to 'very difficult year' following 'misplaced optimism' at the start Frontline 2012 to exit gas and dry bulk to focus on becoming tanker giant Update: 'Various options' being considered, says Frontline Management chief as speculation grows over possible merger of two Fredriksen entities TSA sets April GRI level at $600 per feu again Transpacific carriers say increase will cover higher operating costs as US west coast ports return to normal operation First Ship Lease reports $7.3m profit for fourth quarter Singapore shipping trust's turnaround continues, as better tanker spot market supports results DryShips narrows full-year losses to $47.5m Results driven by another excellent quarter by Ocean Rig, says Economou

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
ISIS could bring piracy back to Mediterranean, officials say Militants loyal to ISIS could bring Somali-style piracy to the Mediterranean, threatening the world's largest trade lane, European officials warn. It's been 200 years since pirates operated in the Mediterranean, but recent developments in North Africa suggest the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria could launch attacks on commercial and passenger... Equipment, labor availability hamper West Coast port productivity Terminal operators are committed to return West Coast ports to normal operations as quickly as possible, but their ability to eliminate the backlogs of containers and vessels that are choking their facilities will be capped by constraints on the availability of dockworkers, harbor truck drivers and chassis. "Terminals are set up... Port productivity is not improving, Maersk CEO says The fundamental industry problem identified as soon as mega-ships of 10,000 TEUs and above started hitting the waves remains alive and well -- and wholly unresolved. That is the problem of productivity. There has been little progress in carriers' and terminals' ability to get these ships quickly worked and sent back... Survey asks truck drivers to rate treatment by shippers, consignees Shippers and consignees, prepare to be rated. Through Operation Upgrade, the Ontario Trucking Association will ask truck drivers to rate shippers and receivers based on how well they are treated at loading docks and delivery sites - and how often they're delayed. "The way truck drivers are treated by shippers and... LA, LB approved to collaborate in tackling congestion WASHINGTON - The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach can begin working together to address congestion after U.S. Federal Maritime commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved an amendment this week allowing the two largest U.S. container ports to work together. The amendment clarifies the roughly two-year-old discussion agreement to allow Los... USA Truck signs stock agreement with investment partners Fresh from its first profitable year since the recession, USA Truck signed an agreement with two of its leading investors that will allow those firms to sell some of their stock. The $602.5 million truckload carrier agreed to let Baker Street Capital and Stone House Capital Management sell 2 million shares... Los Angeles container traffic plunged 23 percent in January Container volume at the Port of Los Angeles declined 22.7 percent in January as the largest U.S. port was brought to its knees because of congestion, dockworker slowdowns and restrictions on night and weekend work imposed by employers. "The numbers aren't a surprise to us, and last week's announcement of a... DFDS profit jumps on higher short sea freight volumes DFDS's pre-tax profit soared 56 percent in 2014, driven by increased short sea traffic on its key North Sea trades and reduced losses on the English Channel. The Danish shipping and logistics group's profit before special items grew to 571 million krone (US $ 86.9 million) from 367 million krone in... No calm after the storm It's time for the healing to begin, but like a major surgical procedure, this recovery will be neither quick nor painless. The Feb. 20 tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association brought a measure of labor peace to the U.S. West Coast waterfront. But... Overtime is 61 percent of ILA hours in NY-NJ port More than 61 percent of the hours worked by International Longshoremen's Association members employed by New York Shipping Association companies during the most recent ILA-NYSA contract year were paid at overtime rates. The NYSA's annual report for its October 2013/September 2014 contract year showed that ILA longshoremen, checkers and mechanics hired... West Coast congestion boosted Expeditors volume, revenue Soaring air freight volume spurred by U.S. West Coast port congestion helped lift total revenue 9 percent year-over-year at Expeditors International of Washington to $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter, while net profit jumped 19 percent to $99.8 million. "Airfreight and ocean freight net revenues both managed double digit increases, up... Rickmers Maritime slides into the red in 2014 Rickmers Maritime sank to a $16 million net loss in 2014 from a $23.5 million profit in the previous year as impairments and lower containership charter rates in the third quarter offset a profitable final three months. The Singapore-based company's charter revenue from its 16 ships was down 9 percent at... Snowstorm closes Virginia port The Port of Virginia closed its Hampton Roads terminals Thursday after a winter storm dumped as many as nine inches of snow in some corners of the southeastern corner of the state. While inland ports in Front Royal and Richmond will reopen Friday, all other terminals will resume normal operating hours... MSC to launch China-India service in late April To capitalize on the booming intra-Asia cargo trade, Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans in late April to launch a new container service directly linking India and China. The weekly intra-Asia loop, branded the Falcon, will also connect to MSC's network via Colombo, Sri Lanka. The port rotation will be as follows: Mundra and... Shanghai, Shenzhen handle bulk of China's January throughput HONG KONG - The top 20 Chinese ports had a throughput of 15.5 million 20-foot containers in January, with Shanghai and Shenzhen terminals handling almost half of them, according to Shanghai Shipping Exchange data.China's busiest port of Shanghai handled 3.16 million TEUs in the first month of the year, up... Nigeria to open inland ports to relieve pressure on Lagos The Nigerian government is poised to open more inland ports to help decongest the country's overwhelmed terminals in Lagos. President Goodluck Jonathan announced the news Saturday at a meeting with a delegation of ethnically Igbo market leaders at the State House Marina in Lagos. Jonathan, who faces a re-election contest on March... Long Beach commissioners tap duo to enhance cargo flow, service The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners appointed industry veterans Michael Christensen and Glenn Farren to newly-created management positions that were established to enhance cargo flow and improve service, as the second-largest U.S. container port recovers from months of congestion. Christensen, who served most recently as deputy executive director of the...

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Economou's crystal ball The chief executive of DryShips believes Asian shipyards that are active in the construction of bulkers may be forced to slash prices in the months ahead. IPO steals the spotlight The initial public offering (IPO) of Tankships Investment Holdings appears to be an increasingly important component of a campaign to shore up its parent's balance sheet. Stealth secures fixtures Greek operator StealthGas of has firmed up period deals for three of its LPG carriers and an aframax tanker. All in the family Capital Product Partners (CPP) of Greece made waves in the bond market today after announcing plans to raise $260m from the sale of secured notes. Solvang finishes strong It appears that investments in the expansion of Solvang's very large gas carrier (VLGC) fleet are starting to pay off. Capital seals charters Diversified Greek operator Capital Product Partners has lined up period deals for two of its suezmax tankers. Samudera back to black Samudera Shipping has returned to the black for 2014 as lower costs outpaced a 7% decline in revenue. Dream year for Vallianz Vallianz Holdings has produced a stellar performance in 2014 as it saw revenue surge and earnings double during the last 12 months to December. StealthGas ups the ante Harry Vafias-led StealthGas boosted its share buyback plan as it revealed stronger than projected fourth quarter performance today. SFL boosts 2014 profit A decline in fourth quarter earnings has not prevented Ship Finance International (SFL) from posting a bigger profit for the full year 2014. NMM lines up box buy New York-listed Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has acquired an option to buy a containership built in South Korea in 2012. Sealink profit slashed Malaysia's Sealink International has seen both its revenue and profit trimmed during the fourth quarter.. PNSC weaker Pakistan National Shipping Corp (PNSC) has posted a drop in second quarter profit as revenue declined. CPLP starts again Greek tanker and boxship owner Capital Product Partners (CPLP) is refinancing existing borrowings with a notes issue and a new credit facility worth $520m. Eidesvik sees deep red Eidesvik Offshore has posted a big loss for the fourth quarter, leaving its full-year bottom line deeper in the red. Grindrod edges up Grindrod has reported a marginally stronger performance for 2014 amid struggles for both its bulker and tanker operations. Kerem S sinks A Turkish general cargoship has sunk six days after grounding on rocks off Greece. Wilson finishes in red Norway's Wilson has seen red in its fourth quarter bottom line as it took a hit from increased voyage duration amid bad weather. Merger talk intensifies Chatter surrounding a potential merger between John Fredriksen's Frontline and Frontline 2012 became louder today as the stars were further aligned by their respective fourth quarter reports. Bulker crewman killed A crewman from a bulker managed by Greece's Edem Marine has died during offloading of cargo on Thursday, Greece's coastguard said. Rickmers books Q4 profit Rickmers Maritime has bounced back from a loss in 2013, as it overcame lower charter rates to turn a profit in the fourth quarter. Philly fixes two Aker Philadelphia Shipyard-owned Philly Tankers has fixed two ships under construction on long-term deals. Avance boosts dividend Avance Gas has hiked its dividend in the fourth quarter as its VLGCs continued to rake in strong returns in a hot market. Pacific Basin posts $285m loss A "dysfunctional" bulker market and impairments have plunged Pacific Basin into the red for 2014. Siem profit soars Siem Offshore has finished 2014 strongly as it more than quadrupled fourth quarter profit, making its full year earnings jump. Charles Taylor strikes deal The manager of the Standard Club is adding another shipowner insurance mutual to its portfolio of businesses. DHT fixes duo US-listed tanker owner DHT Holdings has reportedly fixed out two aframax tankers on period charter to oil major Shell. Portline talk quashed Portline sharply denies reports that it aims to sell as many as five of its 12 trading bulkers, including three modern supramax bulkers. Loss grows at Hoegh LNG Hoegh LNG has fallen to a bigger loss in the fourth quarter after it took a hit on its unwanted Florida LNG terminal. Tallink profit down 37% Tallink has seen its profit for 2014 fall almost 40% but the fourth quarter performance has left room for optimism, according to the company's management. Frontline crosses bond bridge John Fredriksen's Frontline expects to have no problem clearing its convertible bond hurdle in April. Ocean Yield adds profit Norway's Ocean Yield has produced higher earnings in the fourth quarter as revenue increased. On the FRNT foot John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has continued to build up its newbuilding orderbook while deleting contracts that had run into trouble. Skaugen falls to a loss Norway's IM Skaugen Group has posted a loss of $27.1m for 2014 as revenue was slashed. Hy-Line orders fast ferry Hy-Line Cruises of the US has ordered a new high-speed ferry at Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding. Impairments down Swissco Swissco, the Singapore offshore vessel operator, has seen its fourth quarter profit all but wiped out by a series of impairment charges. Pac Radiance down 63% Pacific Radiance has seen a dramatic fall in fourth quarter figures as revenue dropped and operating costs came in higher. Lysblink to be moved The DFDS general cargo vessel that ran aground off Scotland last week was due to be moved Wednesday due to bad weather. Low crude boosting LPG LPG shipping earnings are forecast to remain buoyant on the back of low oil prices and the absence of fuel substitution, say Drewry. Statoil retains LNG PSV Statoil has extended its employment of the world's first LNG-powered PSV, the ship's owner Eidesvik confirms.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
TSA confirms rate increases in March and April Customer service, efficiency drive new hires at Long Beach, Seattle ports DHS funding still hangs in the balance Seaspan's profits down despite increased revenue Rep. Hahn questions PMA's tactics during House hearing MSC starts new service from Asia to Middle East Stifel logistics index shows prolonged slump in confidence ATA: Seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index up 1.2 percent in January Busan sees record throughput in 2014 Kevin Kelly named chief executive officer of American Fast Freight Port Disruption Damage Ticker CORRECTION: FedEx world's largest cargo airline, not UPS

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
US-based think tank to host panels on LNG as marine fuel Event to be held on March 3. North America's first LNG-fuelled vessel goes for a test run Harvey Gulf shows off groundbreaking vessel to media. USCG publishes guidance on LNG bunkering Will help enhance the safety of LNG fuel transfer ops. 'Very few' non-compliance cases in European ECA Low sulphur fuel is the 'primary compliance option', says EC. Anti-biofouling research project at Omani university To feature nanotechnology. Maersk: 'We will order more Triple-E vessels' Container line set to order 11 mega-container ships in the next four months. Profit fall for Tallink But fourth quarter more promising. Indian bunker player brings OPL barge to Mumbai Global Fuels & Lubricants says move addresses owners' concerns. 'Market feeling pressured' as fuel oil stocks climb Singapore's onshore fuel oil stocks at seven-month high. Pacific Basin books a loss Handysize operator to focus on efficiency going forward. Spanish port to develop LNG bunkering infrastructure Authorities seeking EU funding for project. Hybrid electric-LNG ship designed for coastal market Ship designer to present findings of feasibility study. Profit drops for Grindrod in 2014 Bunkering arm posted 25% less profit in the year, shows report. Titan Petrochemicals loses investors Two investors have exited from the partnership, says company. 'Growing demand' for oil boosts crude prices WTI rises despite buildup of 2.4 million barrels at Cushing, Oklahoma last week.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

Beijing

Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions

MARITIME SERVICES

Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship

Naples

Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

Marseille

Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping

LAW

The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC

SHIPPING

New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted

London

It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025

Brussels

The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.

Trieste/Pouancé

Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units

SHIPPING

After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss

Haifa

In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)

LAW

The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.

Washington

The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.

TRADE

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States

Strasbourg/Brussels

An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.

Bern

A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected

PIRACY

IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025

London

The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.

Paris/Frankfurt/Havana

Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions

PORTS

International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.

Klaipeda

It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

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

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

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

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

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

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

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

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association

Genoa/Rome

Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value

PORTS

$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire

Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi

Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC

SHIPPING

Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships

Taipei

They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International

SHIPPING

Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months

Busan

The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.

PORTS

In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%

Ljubljana

In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)

SEAFARERS

The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.

Verona

Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk

JOBS

Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund

Genoa

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business

Monk

The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport

Nola/Milan

Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies

PORTS

Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports

Podgorica

The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.

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