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October 3, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM hikes rate US$500/TEU from Asia to West Africa from November
  • Bigger reefer risks must be weighed before acceptance, say experts
  • Risk management is slipping in shipping, says Moore Stephens survey
  • 3 banks, Maersk sell stake in Danish Ship Finance in US$710 million deal
  • Philippine Ports Authority assures all ports will remain congestion free
  • China slaps anti-subsidy duty on US distillers' grains imports
  • Bandits ambush Banro truck convoy, kidnap 13 drivers in eastern Congo
  • Samarga-Holding seeks US$6.5 billion to build railway and port in Russia
  • Denholm seafood sea freight suffers 55.5pc profit loss to US$13.1 million
  • DNV GL global forecast says super effort needed to meet UN eco goals
  • Lessors face multi-million dollar loss facing challenge to recover Hanjin boxes
  • CEVA to run European distribution centre for Iowa-based Vermeer
  • Changi airport cargo falls 31.3pc to 1.27 million tonnes from January-August
  • Russian missile shot down Malaysian 777, killing 298, says Dutch probe
  • Drewry's August east-west air rate index up 0.7 points on July to 87.5
  • ACP extends its representation of Etihad Cargo to include Brisbane
  • Dallas/Fort Worth makes big mark on global air freight industry

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2016
  • Allcargo Logistics & ECU Worldwide sponsor IAPGA Golf Tour of USA, 2016
  • CMA CGM & Rodolphe Saadé bag key awards
  • DGS extends settling-in period for VGM implementation
  • FFFAI organises EC meeting & AGM in Madurai
  • MOL takes delivery of cutting-edge methanol carrier
  • Much still needs to be done to achieve accurate certification, says leading insurer
  • Pragmatic forwarders facilitate implementation of VGM rule
  • Standard Operating Procedures for JNPT, Mumbai Port released at MANSA's 38th AGM
  • India, Iran & Afghanistan stress on expeditious development of Chabahar hub
  • IPA meet held in Gandhidham
  • Kandla Port bestowed with two honours at MALA 2016 in Mumbai
  • Railways launches liberalised station to station special freight rates policy
  • V. Kalyana Rama assumes charge as CMD of CONCOR

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Chemicals market in transition"
  • Loan to rehabilitate Kyrgyzstan's north-south axis
  • Arkas's EAS to call Casablanca
  • Albatros Express: daily between Hamburg and Basel
  • Generix acquires majority stake in Sologlobe
  • Chunnel goes fully digital
  • Goodman can bank on Germany
  • Dunkirk - part of Ports de Hauts-de-France initiative
  • Greenbrier creates international leadership role
  • New aircraft, destination and route
  • Lidl builds new logistics centre in Spain
  • Investment hold-ups affect entire industry
  • ECS Group providing GSA services for Jetstar Asia
  • Quartet of new officers at NE Florida port
  • Moore Stephens detects rising confidence in shipping

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • India's GAIL extends validity of LNG ship chartering bids by 15 days
  • MOL takes USD990 million loan to expand LNG and offshore businesses
  • Sanangol delays delivery of DSME drillships again
  • Rates fall as China heads into Golden Week holidays
  • India reforms concession rules to boost private investment in ports
  • Samsung HI wins two LNG carriers
  • South Korea to invest USD13.38 billion in port expansions by 2020
  • KLC to charter MR tankers to Parakou

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Latest Asia-Europe spot rate tumble threatens new contract talks
  • The great air freight rate debate: will shippers ask for surcharges again?
  • Dear Amazon (and the rest), you can learn how to ship lithium batteries safely
  • It's the end of the IMO's 'light touch' on VGM rule
  • Cambodia ends flag of convenience scheme
  • Design icons: the men behind the 747, the AN-124 and the IL-76
  • Think you know shipping? Check out some Friday facts
  • Nancy Matthews new global lead for Life Sciences at Crane

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Vane takes delivery of tugboat Baltimore
  • UPDATE: Weather forces hold on Transocean Winner transfer
  • Lloyd's Register to class 67 German government ships
  • New Miami-Bimini high speed ferry service is up and running
  • Navy awards $400 million submarine repair contract
  • Transocean Winner ready to be transported on OHT Hawk
  • Hornbeck gets extension of blocking vessel contract
  • UECC takes delivery of first LNG-fueled PCTC

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Brussels monitors suspected tonnage tax abuses
    Commission concerned that some EU countries are extending scope of preferential tax scheme beyond shipping
  • Diana and Jiangnan agree new delay to newcastlemax brace
    Revised delivery dates are second pushback this year
  • And the winners are....
    The great and good of shipping's glitterati gathered in London to celebrate innovation and excellence
  • GasLog remains mum on Samsung LNG order
    But third-party sources are adamant Monaco-based owner is behind $190m contract
  • VLCC mini-spike sparks winter hope
    Is this the start of the strong winter crude shipping market, or a false dawn?
  • Aker owner spends $810,000 on Ocean Yield shares
    Kjell Inge Røkke boosts family stake with 100,800 share purchase
  • Solstad creditors clear the way for merger and share capital increase
    Aker capital is set to become a major shareholder as Solstad eyes Rem Offshore deal
  • Asia-Europe rates continue inevitable slide
    Transpacific rates hold firm, but with China's Golden Week set to trigger a downturn in demand, they too are expected to weaken in the weeks ahead
  • Yard Talk | Easy go, easy come
    A large part of shipbuilders' capacity reduction can be quickly resumed
  • Capt Xu picks up the baton
    How will Xu Lirong cope with following in the footsteps of Wei Jiafu and Li Keqiang?
  • Board shake-up takes place at Jurong Port
    Port operator gets new chairman and two directors
  • Cosco Shipping Co to change name and consolidate ro-ro business
    New name is Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers Company
  • South Korean government to invest $13bn in ports infrastructure
    Authorities aim to boost global competitiveness of Korean ports
  • DSME gets one-year grace period to meet listing requirements
    Shares to remain suspended from trading
  • VGM enforcement comes into effect
    Three-month grace period ends on October 1
  • Eagle Bulk appoints new chief financial officer
    Frank De Costanzo will take over from Adir Katzavat dry bulk company
  • Esben Poulsson quits FSL Trust board amid disagreements
    Director had conflicting views with some other board members, says First Ship Lease Trust
  • Ship Finance International upsizes convertible bonds to $225m
    Update: Notes will pay an annual interest rate of 5.75% quarterly in arrears
  • Samsung Heavy Industries awarded LNG carrier newbuilding deal
    Contract marks first order the South Korean shipbuilder has secured this year
  • NYK completes stake-buying in EMAS Chiyoda Subsea joint venture
    NYK takes 25% stake in company while Ezra Holdings has 40% and Chiyoda 35%
  • Scorpio Group amends management agreements
    Tanker and bulker arms to remove 1% fee payable to Scorpio Services Holding

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • NY-NJ terminal to roll out pilot truck appointment system
  • US shippers should expect higher terminal fees as ship sizes increase
  • Court ruling brings peace to Santos waterfront
  • Hanjin sets up yard to collect containers near NY-NY port
  • Trans-Pacific lines' hope of peak season spot rate jump fades
  • Signs of delayed Hanjin cargo lifting truck, intermodal spot rates
  • India proposes new port concession bidding rules
  • Regular mega-ship calls power Colombo growth
  • Asia-Europe spot rates slip ahead of China's Golden Week shutdown

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Low rates pose Hanjin contagion
    Consultancy sees increasing counter-party risk in all aspects of shipping as rates remain weak
  • Low rates risk Hanjin-like contagion
    Consultancy sees increasing counter-party risk in all aspects of shipping as rates remain weak
  • Bulker caught in OW case up for sale
    Greek-owned Theofano to be auctioned in Gibraltar next week.
  • Underwriters take NAT proceeds to $120m
    No time wasted in exercising options, adding $16.5m to owner's gross proceeds.
  • Sales talk surrounds MOL cape pair
    Japanese heavyweight said to have disposed of a pair of capesize bulkers in deals worth $56m.
  • BW Dry Cargo secures buy number seven
    Fast growth of fledgling division continues with addition of Japanese-built ship.
  • Korea Line orders bulker double
    Owner lines up $60m investment in two 50,000-dwt vessels.
  • Ship Finance International shoots for $225m
    Fredriksen-backed owner upsizes notes issue with addition of extra $25m.
  • Kudo: difficult for Hanjin to stay in Alliance
    NYK chairman Yasumi Kudo says Korean owner's absence will not harm start-up next year.
  • Nordic Hamburg linked to double sale
    Brokers report that Hamburg-based company has parted ways with two bulkers for $15m.
  • MOL eyes expansion with 60-year $990m loan
    Japanese owner targets LNGC and offshore ship acquisitions with huge new financing deal.
  • Brasbunker quartet booked in Brazil
    Allseas takes Brazilian owner's PSVs for pipelay-related work.
  • Shipowners' Club holds rates
    Simon Swallow-led mutual starts renewal season with a decision to impose no general increase for third consecutive year.
  • Shipowners' Club boosts free reserves
    Investment portfolio pays off for specialist small ship P&I insurer.
  • DB's woes raise shipping questions
    German lender's share price falls close to 30-year low as government bailout is considered.
  • Billionaire Rokke ups Ocean Yield stake
    Norwegian tycoon adds to his personal interest in Oslo-quoted shipowner.
  • DSME considers 'various measures' to boost finances
    South Korean shipbuilder responds to one-year notice from the Korean Stock Exchange.
  • Crew jump from rescue ship hit by freak wave
    Rescue Aegir capsizes twice off Norway, but seafarers safe.
  • Solstad seals finance plan ahead of Rem deal
  • Fire extinguished on cruise newbuilding
    Welding work caused incident on Norwegian Joy at Meyer Werft.
  • Norwegian offshore strike 'could escalate'
    Up to 10 rigs could be hit by oil workers' walk-out as fixtures dry up.
  • Samsung Heavy bags first order in almost a year
    South Korean shipbuilder breaks order drought with deal for two LNG carrier newbuildings.
  • Poulsson splits with FSL Trust over differences
    Lack of consensual decision making at board level prompts Dane to exit Singapore shipping trust.
  • Ship Finance plans convertible bond issue
    John Fredriksen-controlled company looking to raise fresh capital to pay back existing bond.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • CBP pushes back ACE deadline for post-release functions
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Thursday announced it is pushing back the mandatory date for all importers to file certain post...
  • MOL obtains $987m 'hybrid loan'
    Japanese ocean carrier Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has signed an agreement to procure a 100 billion yen (U.S. $987 million) "hybrid loa...
  • SSA's Stubkjaer receives Connie Award
    SSA Inc. CEO Knud Stubkjaer received the 2016 Connie Award by the Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) in Long Beach last Tues...
  • SCFI slips on major trades
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell 3.5 percent since last week to a reading of 707.68 today as several major trades experienced ...
  • Damco CEO resigns amid Maersk restructuring
    Hanne B. Sørensen, chief executive officer of Damco, the third-party logistics subsidiary of Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. M'ller - Mae...
  • Maersk Line beefs up reefer fleet
    Maersk Line is beefing up its refrigerated container (reefer) fleet with 14,800 new refrigerated cargo containers, the company said in a st...
  • NYK closes on acquisition of minority stake in subsea construction firm
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has closed on the previously announced purchase of a minority stake in subsea construction firm EMAS Chiyoda Subs...
  • UECC takes delivery of world's first LNG-powered PCTC vessel
    United European Car Carriers (UECC) yesterday took delivery of the world's first LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) capable of be...
  • Port of Vancouver, Wash. seeks permanent CEO
    The Port of Vancouver, Wash. is looking for a new, permanent chief executive officer and executive director, according to a statement from ...
  • Kerry Logistics rebrands majority-owned Swedish subsidiary
    Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. has rebranded Albini & Pitigliani Sverige AB, commonly known as ALPI Sverige, as Kerry Logistics (Sweden) ...
  • Special Coverage: Canada's eastern ports plan for upgrades
    Port of Montreal's Maisonneuve terminal Source: Port of Montreal Container traffic moving in and out of Eastern Canada is predominantly han...
  • NCBFAA urges CBP to create regulations on low-value, duty-free shipments
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is urging U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consider g...
  • APL retracts "K" Line comments
    APL Logistics said its employees are retracting earlier statements they made about the Japanese carrier "K" Line possibly filing for bankru...
  • Commerce upgrades Q2 U.S. economic growth projection
    United States gross domestic product (GDP)-the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health-increased 1.4 percent during second q...
  • Lawmaker urges USDOT to consider further crude-by-rail regulations
    U.S. House Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., is urging the Department of Transportation to consider further regulation of freight trains...
  • Airports step up lookout for illicit wildlife trade
    Airports Council International (ACI), a trade association representing the world's airports, has approved Resolution3,supporting the United...
  • Hanjin Shipping lays off about one-third of U.S. staff
    Sources say Hanjin Shipping will layoff about 180 members of its 500 person workforce in the U.S. on Friday. Fewer employees are needed be...
  • Chamber of Marine Commerce, CSA merge
    The Chamber of Marine Commerce and the Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) have agreed to a merger. Under the terms of the agreement, th...
  • Executive Moves: Norfolk Southern, SynchroNet and Alliance Shippers
    Norfolk Southern Corp. said James A. Hixon , executive vice president oflaw and corporate relations, and chief legal officer, will retire e...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Houston IFO 380 CST at highest monthly average price since July 2015
    The September average was $236.70/mt ex-wharf, the highest monthly average since July 2015, when it was $290.70/mt
  • Oil rangebound as focus remains on details for OPEC deal
    NYMEX November crude settled 41 cents higher at $48.24/b. ICE November Brent, which expired Friday, settled down 18 cents at $49.06/b.
  • REFINERY NEWS: South Africa's Engen to restart October 3
    Durban's Engen refinery will resume operations October 3 after completing scheduled maintenance
  • Minerva Bunkers to close Piraeus, Seoul offices
    Company will centralize European operation in Las Palmas
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Cockett Group appoints three new traders
    Athalia Kooslarto and Sachin Singh joined as senior traders in the Australian and UAE offices, respectively. Pramod Nair was appointed as a trader at the India office.
  • South Africa raids container shipping companies
    South Africa's Competition Commission has raided the offices of six container shipping companies to investigate an allegation of freight rate fixing
  • TRADER NOTE: Former Consort Bunkers fuel oil trading manager joins Brightoil
    Yip started at the company Monday
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES 2: Crude falls over 1% as focus returns to incumbent oil glut
  • FUTURES: Crude inches lower as optimism over OPEC proposal fades
  • Russia to hold active consultations with OPEC in Oct/Nov on output freeze
  • FACTBOX: Oil price rally fades as markets digest OPEC's cut deal plan

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Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
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
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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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
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
PORTS
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Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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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.
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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)
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FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
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
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
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
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