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September 2, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk increases east-bound rate US$1,200/TEU and $1,500 per FEU
  • CMA CGM levies rate hikes from ECSA to Africa and EU/Med to Australia
  • Naked Hanjin ships seized, cargo refused, creditors grab what's grabbable
  • Terminal operators' profits squeezed by lower volume, excess capacity
  • Appeals court backs Waterfront Commission's anti-discriminatory hiring policy
  • Canadian PM hopes to spring 'spy' and save Canada's canola crop
  • Obama sets out to save Trans-Pacific Partnership with Asian help
  • FESCO H1 profit falls 37pc to US$39.4 million as revenue slips 33pc
  • Expanded Panama Canal transits its first Suezmax crude oil tanker
  • 10,700-TEU APL calls at Charleston - port's biggest ever box ship
  • Diana Shipping negotiates deal to ease loan terms with lenders
  • Samskip expands in Nordic region by buying Euro Container
  • Support for freer trade with China is gaining traction in Canada: poll
  • Illegally exporting gun parts lands US man with 3-year prison term
  • Singapore Changi Airport cargo up 9.4pc in July to 161,450 tonnes
  • China Airlines Cargo resumes flights to India, ending 4-year suspension
  • LATAM Airlines awards ULD management to CHEP Aerospace Solutions
  • Oz forwarders' dilemma: Do they or don't they invest in x-ray gear?

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • Global leased container equipment fleet expected to see slow growth in 2016
  • MOL continues to remain valued member of FTSE4Good Global Index Series, ESG / RI Index
  • Partner lines start disassociating themselves from collapsed Hanjin Shipping
  • DP World Cochin handles 43,000 TEUs in Aug. 2016
  • Gandhidham Chamber submits representation to Minister of State for Shipping on Gandhidham Township issues
  • Kandla Port management holds talks with union leaders to avert proposed strike today
  • Seminar highlights maritime sector opportunities in West Bengal
  • Union stir likely to have mixed impact on Mumbai's ports
  • Gateway Distriparks appoints Capt. Kapil Anand as Director - CFS
  • Railway Minister flags off fully loaded ex-im train from Arshiya's Khurja ICD to Mundra Port
  • Sanjay Swarup takes charge as Director (International Marketing & Operations), CONCOR

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Chinese HGV makers go for more Belgian technology
  • Phillips in charge of VAC's continental business
  • Retailer Tati changing logistics provider in France
  • Corpus Christi goes Laredo for mutual trade promotion
  • Railfreight business attains pre-crisis level
  • More offers from ABC
  • Captrain units under new supervision
  • Mann+Hummel prolongs contract with IDS
  • Expanding digital offer for railroads
  • AAL launches Asia-Red Sea semi-liner service
  • Rwandair starts new route to West Africa
  • Handful of management changes at GAC
  • Freightos' acquisition integrates freight marketplace
  • New rail transport contract in Russia
  • Leased container fleet under pressure in 2016
  • More capacity on Dubai-Dakar route

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • Vessel owners attempt to seize assets from Hanjin customers
  • Golar LNG losses deepen, focus on FSRU/FLNG and liquidity
  • Khalifa Port dredges and builds 1,000 m quay
  • Ocean Yield's successful share placement paves way for expansion
  • Drugs find highlights cruise security threat
  • APM Terminals invests USD70 million in Port Elizabeth
  • Hanjin collapse leaves shippers paying for release of containers
  • Otto Marine secures shipbuilding and chartering contracts
  • South Korea's maritime ministry moves to ease fallout of Hanjin Shipping on ports
  • Embattled Swiber requests USD63.5 million from Vallianz
  • CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering returns to black in 1H16
  • HMM urged to pick off Hanjin Shipping assets

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • Forwarders dangerously exposed by Hanjin bankruptcy, as scramble for unpaid debts and fresh capacity begins
  • Jonathan Beard appointed transportation and logistics manage for Arcadis
  • CH Robinson continues consolidation plans with $226m APC Logistics buy in Australia
  • DHL Supply Chain eyes new augmented reality as it expands use of Smart Glasses
  • Live Animal Export: The seafarer who died in my arms
  • Better business? Modest air cargo volume growth in the northern hemisphere, while yields have held
  • Claire Phillips becomes Virgin Atlantic Cargo's sales manager for continental Europe
  • AN-225 production to restart following Hong Kong deal

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • First ethane cargo leaves Enterprise Morgan's Point terminal
  • Eastern Shipbuilding delivers MPFSV to Harvey Gulf
  • Ingalls gets $13.7 million for LX(R) design work
  • NTSB reports on deck barge sinking
  • Navigator Gas newbuild to add third fuel to its options
  • DOE funds R&D on tidal and ocean energy
  • Alfa Laval launches FCM One Gas fuel gas supply system
  • Tried to fix fuel leak alone, died in engine room fire
  • Leaders to meet in Copenhagen to discuss industry challenges

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • FMC warns ocean carriers not to exploit Hanjin Shipping failure
    Hanjin Constantza heads into port as other ships remain at sea
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Transpacific utilisation fails to peak
  • Forwarders told to expect cargo delays after Hanjin failure
    Communication and patience needed as Hanjin collapse hits cargo owners
  • Hanjin Shipping takes action to protect ships from creditors
    Update: Vessels ordered to stay out to sea until Chapter 15 protection obtained
  • The September Issue
    On our first anniversary, we celebrate the world's leading maritime cities and everything that makes our global industry great
  • IUMI: It's the underwriting, stupid
    Getting the price right remains key, constituting the difference between staying in the black and slipping into the red
  • VLGC rates back below $20 as pain continues
    Fleet has grown by as much as 34% in a year
  • Charterers back away from Hanjin tankers
    Interested parties to wade through complications of Korean law
  • ER Schiffahrt wins NYK management deal
    Takes on two Newcastlemax vessels as part of Asia expansion
  • VLCC spot earnings drop closer to operating costs
    Rates have softened since May, though some players forecast an imminent uptick
  • Zim postpones second-quarter results
    Container line delays report for one month
  • Cosco Container Lines to raise rates after Hanjin's receivership filing
    Forwarders say other TSA members may make similar moves
  • Otto Marine signs shipbuilding and chartering contracts
    Offshore service provider unveils new deals two weeks before shareholders' meeting
  • Sompo Canopius launches US ocean marine business
    New hires join from XL Catlin
  • CSCL flips to a loss for first half of 2016
    Loss in part due to change of business direction to integrated financial services
  • HMM to relieve Hanjin's shipping operations
    UPDATED: 13 HMM ships to be sent to Europe and the US to relieve Hanjin vessels
  • Handysize bulkers earnings near one-year high
    Pacific and European markets firm up with Black Sea-Nigeria fixture reported at $9,000 per day
  • More nuances of scale
    The dramatic increase in the size of ships has brought increased safety risks
  • Fishing for a market bottom
    Tanker newbuilding orders collapse but could resume with state-owned players ordering on non-market factors

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • Correction: Shippers paying to free stranded Hanjin containers
  • US truck driver turnover rate drops amid slack demand
  • US marine terminals take varied approach to Hanjin fallout
  • Trans-Pacific inbound spot rates soar on Hanjin collapse
  • FMC to US shippers: Report unreasonable practices tied to Hanjin bankruptcy
  • US South Atlantic ports curtail operations as storm approaches
  • Hanjin bankruptcy preventing empty containers from moving to Asia from US
  • North American railroads give mixed message on Hanjin response
  • DB Cargo, BMW agreement latest boost to China-Europe rail
  • US truckers, chassis providers struggle with Hanjin chaos
  • HMM to deploy ships to gather up Hanjin cargo
  • CMA CGM assures customers over Hanjin collapse
  • India logistics firms upbeat after down quarter
  • Shippers paying to free stranded Hanjin containers
  • Korea regulator urges HMM to pick through Hanjin assets

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • Navios Maritime in NYSE's good graces
    Shares in Angeliki Frangou-led company find support after first-quarter report.
  • Team Tankers hands shares to Feringa
    Chief executive of chemical tanker owner receives batch of 2015 share award.
  • Suez keeps discounts on boxship backhauls
    Lower transit fees aim to lure back ship traffic from toll-free routes and new Panama Canal.
  • Second Ofer affiliate files US Hanjin suit
    Zodiac Maritime-linked owner targets South Korean operator with asset seizure case in Los Angeles.
  • Stifel: Matson may grab business from Hanjin
    Containership operators woes may allow Matson to grab share in expedited Asia-to-US services.
  • Evergreen draws line on Hanjin Shipping
    As CKYHE members react, Taiwanese liner operator says it won't use any of its South Korean partner's ships or carry any of its cargoes.
  • Boxship hit by fire at port of Hamburg
    Fire on big Hamburg Sud vessel blamed on welding work.
  • Danaos has $560m Hanjin exposure
    Greek owner is "disappointed" with recent developments and hopes South Korean counterpart will be able to survive.
  • Zvezda lines up orders for 21 tankers, offshore ships
    New Russian shipyard inks deals with Rosneft and ExxonMobil.
  • DFDS takes over Estonia-Finland route
    Danish owner signs long-term time charter agreement for ro-pax owned by Navirail OU.
  • Costa Concordia makes final voyage
    Tugs shift wrecked cruiseship to demolition yard in Genoa.
  • ER seals management deal with NYK
    German owner proves quick in starting a new partnership after the merger with Rickmers fell through.
  • Celsius confirms KG bulker swoop
    Danish owner reveals deal for modern duo from Germany.
  • Topaz strengthens long-term ABB ties
    Offshore vessel owner renews contract for 1999-built cable layer for one year, plus further options.
  • Risky repair killed crewman on dredger
    UK accident report says crew unaware of engineer's attempt to fix fuel pipe.
  • Five Star ordeal coming to an end
    Detention of stranded capesize off Australia is lifted as local authorities issue fresh 12-month ban.
  • HMM steps into gap left by Hanjin's collapse
    Rival deploying 13 ships to keep cargoes moving after bankrupt owner has some vessels barred from Busan.
  • Sinanju orders Chinese tanker double
    Singapore owner building fleet with deal for ships at Zhejiang Shenzhou.
  • Demo prices likely to remain strong
    EBM Shipbroking is optimistic that levels have upside potential as 59 ships sold for scrap in August.
  • SeaBird snaps up research ship
    Oslo-listed owner takes ownership of vessel it has been operating since 2006.
  • Hanjin liquidation 'can't be ruled out'
    HMM and KDB asked to form taskforce examining acquisition of owner's profitable assets.
  • Otto Marine secures fresh contracts
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder and vessel operator seals newbuilding and charter deals.
  • Vallianz rejects Swiber payment request
    Singapore offshore vessel operator plays hardball over money owned to troubled competitor.
  • PDZ Holdings slashes the red ink in Q2
    Malaysian shipowner posts loss, but lack of impairments improves on figures seen in 2015.
  • Ofer's Zodiac targets Hanjin in lawsuit
    First US litigation after receivership filing seeks to seize assets in California over unpaid charter hire.
  • Frontline standing firm on STX order
    Chief executive Robert Hvide Macleod says there's no room for renegotiation with troubled yard.
  • Hanjin receivership creates problems in US
    But market may not make much difference as high US inventories keep lid on container traffic.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: Nearly three in four shippers have cargo on Hanjin vessels
    More than 70 percent of beneficial cargo owners and ocean intermediaries surveyed by American Shipper Thursday said they currently have car...
  • C.H. Robinson reaches $225m agreement for APC Logistics
    C.H. Robinson, a top five global third-party logistics provider, on Wednesday said it has reached agreement to acquire Melbourne, Australia...
  • Flash Survey: What does Hanjin's bankruptcy mean for the industry?
    The news that Hanjin Shipping has apparently filed for bankruptcy has shaken up the ocean freight world. American Shipper is collecting fe...
  • Truck stops seek federal boost for alternative fuel infrastructure
    The trade association for travel plazas and truckstops, known as the National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO), has filed commen...
  • Port of Antwerp invests in San Pedro
    The Port of Antwerp in Belgium has entered an agreement with the Ivory Coast to help with the expansion of port logistics operations at San...
  • OmniTRAX affiliate buys Oklahoma mill property
    Sand Springs Railway Co., a subsidiary of OmniTRAX, is acquiring the Gerdau mill site at Sand Springs, Okla. for redevelopment. Sand Sprin...
  • U-Freight revamps warehouses
    Hong Kong-based third-party logistics services provider U-Freight Group said it's making investments to redevelop a number of warehouses in...
  • NAFTA trade decline continues in June
    The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Canada ...
  • NHTSA: Truck-related fatalities jump 4.1% in 2015
    The rate of fatal crashes involving heavy-duty trucks in the United States jumped 4.1 percent in 2015 compared with the previous year, acco...
  • SingPost, POST Luxembourg parter on Asia-Europe e-commerce
    POST Luxembourg and Singapore Post Ltd. (SingPost) will have joined forces to offer comprehensive end-to-end e-commerce logistics solutions...
  • New Zealand's export volumes rise amid slipping export prices
    New Zealand's export volumes rose 10 percent for the second quarter of 2016, after adjusting for the usual seasonal patterns, Statistics NZ...
  • The after effects of Hanjin's decision to file bankruptcy
    In the wake of South Korea's largest container carrier, Hanjin Shipping, filing for court receivership Wednesday, Korea's Financial Service...
  • CBP seizes 7,800 pairs of counterfeit shoes from China
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and Center of Excellence and Expertise staff assigned to the ports of Los Angeles and Lon...
  • IAG Cargo lands in Tehran
    IAG Cargo has started a new service from London to Tehran, making it one of the few cargo airlines to directly connect the two cities. Air...
  • Hoyer expands footprint in China
    The bulk logistics company Hoyer has acquired Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park (SCIP) to manage the plant logistics for polymer manufactur...
  • Executive Moves: Mallory Alexander and Port of New York/New Jersey
    Robert "Bob" E. Mallory has been appointed chief administrative officer for Mallory Alexander International Logistics . He has more than 20...
  • Rate spike anticipated following Hanjin receivership filing
    Unless there is a rapid takeover of Hanjin Shipping, which filed for receivership in Korea Wednesday , shippers of containerized cargo, inc...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • OPEC oil exports down 10,000 b/d in four weeks to Sept 17: analyst
    Compared with the same period last year, the latest forecast from Oil Movements shows a rise of 400,000 b/d in OPEC's crude exports.
  • Libya's NOC seeks aframax for first Ras Lanuf crude loading since Dec 2014
    Sources said NOC was looking for an Aframax tanker for September 18-20 loading dates to make a voyage from the 220,000 b/d capacity Ras Lanuf facility to its refinery in Zawiya, in the west of the country,
  • Saudi Aramco aims to gain edge in Asia with Okinawa storage boost
    Will have the capacity to accept four VLCCs
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Iranian sailings hit highest so far in 2016
    Casts doubt over recent assumptions that country's output has plateaued
  • External: Wired Bunkering Rosneft to build tankers for Russian crude at new shipyard near Vladivostok
    The pilot construction projects, placed by Rosneft at Zvezda, will see construction of five so-called green Aframax tankers with deadweight of 114,000 mt each as well as multifunctional replenishment ships, including those of ice class
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Singapore holds maritime emergency exercise; plans to acquire more UAVs
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa offers 40,000 mt fuel oil for Sep 16-18 loading
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES: Crude up in Asia trade after overnight plunge
  • Netherlands' Gate LNG terminal opens small-scale LNG-compatible berth
    LNG bunkering vessels will be able to load from the new jetty, and will in turn be able to fuel large ocean-going vessels, the company said in a statement Monday.
  • US exported 698,000 b/d of crude last week, new record: EIA
  • PRESS RELEASE: Gener8 Maritime, Inc. Announces Delivery of the Gener8 Macedon
  • Singapore 180 CST HSFO prompt market structure hits 15-month high
    September demand expected to outstrip supply

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In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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.
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%
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
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.
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
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
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.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
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
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
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
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
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.
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
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
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
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.
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%)
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
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
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
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
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
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.
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
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
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.
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
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
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
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
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
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.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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
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
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
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
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
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
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
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
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
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
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
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
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.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
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.
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