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July 13, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • China Cosco to invest US$552 million in Greek Port of Piraeus
  • Adrift Hong Kong couple rescued at sea by 13,000-TEU Hamburg Express
  • Xeneta warns Panama Canal expansion could push down freight rates
  • 18,270-TEU Matz Maersk makes first Triple E call at Malta Freeport
  • Impasse continues on hiring of longshoremen on New York waterfront
  • Cargotec wins order for 14 Kalmar T2 terminal tractors from Abu Dhabi
  • DHL on-time delivery from Taiwan to Germany of Lenovo unit's IT gear
  • Canada Customs seize 20 kilos of coke in hot peppers at Toronto airport
  • Dubai air cargo up 3.9pc in first 5 months against global 0.5pc rise
  • Air Canada's CargoAware RFID track & trace expects to cut dwell time
  • Forwarders to benefit from Asia-Europe cargo alliances
  • HK's WM Container Line Limited appoints general agent in Singapore

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 12, 2016
  • Avashya Foundation undertakes tree plantation drive in Karnataka
  • DB Schenker invests in the digital future, inks agreement with global online marketplace uShip
  • Standard Bunker Contract under spotlight as industry experts begin review
  • Kamarajar Port invites RFQ for developing Marine Liquid Terminal-II
  • Krishnapatnam Port wins big at CII EHS awards
  • Oman's Duqm port on India's radar
  • Rates reduced to attract transhipped steel cargo to Haldia
  • RUSCON integrates terminal operations in Novorossiysk
  • VCT donates benches to govt school
  • Railways to increase focus on containerised traffic
  • Truck rentals decline in June
  • Indian economy projected to grow at nearly 8 pc this fiscal: Crisil
  • Nitin Gadkari to US investors: A golden opportunity to invest in India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New representative for NYK's New Zealand services
  • Chinese logistics company plans IPO in USA
  • Network streamlining to boost efficiency
  • Volaris implements Smartkargo's cargo ERP solution
  • European railfreight- things need to change
  • Ruscon integrating terminal operations
  • Asia Australia Consortium established
  • Solar Impulse crosses Mediterranean Sea
  • New daily rail service from port of Felixstowe
  • Bigger canal, bigger ships, bigger terminals
  • Step up career ladder on Tyneside
  • Fancy taking your luxury car on holiday?
  • Port of Dunkirk in mourning for Yves Lalaut
  • Grant to expand port rail capacity in Georgia
  • ECS Group expanding in Asia
  • Ingesting food service distribution provider
  • ACL: third G4 vessel now underway

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 12, 2016
  • UK flag still appeals to shipping
  • Small gains for largest box ships
  • HHIC issues new shares to creditor banks
  • Hanjin Shipping sells shares in Cai Mep terminal for USD20 million
  • No gain from selling ships and terminating charters, says Japan's NYK
  • New Asia-Australia alliance set up as carriers restructure the trade
  • Dong-A Tanker downgraded from 'stable' to 'negative'
  • Pilbara ore exports hit record levels as prices fall
  • Mixed half seen in vessel orders and deliveries
  • Malaysia's Samalaju deepsea port to open in April 2017
  • Boskalis makes heavy cuts amid challenging market
  • Libya works to reopen oil export ports
  • Tug crew convicted for smuggling cocaine

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 12, 2016
  • Expansion-hungry Volga-Dnepr uses Farnborough to give Cargologicair its public debut
  • Shipowners reject bid to force EU ship-scrapping rules on the global fleet
  • Analysis - Brexit is small change, says IAG, which has bigger financial concerns
  • Amazon's Chinese counterfeit problem getting worse
  • Belgian postal company moves into crowdsourced deliveries
  • South Korea eyes trade deal with post-Brexit Britain

Marine Logweb site
JULY 12, 2016
  • Alaskan Leader first Bering Sea user of Inmarsat Fleet Xpress
  • VIDEO: Ingalls lifts 700 ton LHA 7 deckhouse
  • Chesapeake Shipbuilding launches American Constellation
  • Alu Design marine chair lands Star Trek role
  • Hercules Offshore sells jack-up for $3.16 million
  • Vard Electro to equip U.K. research ship
  • GC Rieber OCV gets offshore wind farm work

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2016
  • Port of Port Angeles nets grant funds for William R. Fairchild Airport upgrades
  • Inchcape Shipping Services gains New Zealand agency business
  • Customs agents help rescue 11 divers from sinking vessel
  • "K" Line inks contracts for VLCCs, AFRAMAX tankers
  • Coast Guard team towing vessel gives aid to possible heart attack victim

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 12, 2016
  • Terminal operators face tough road as box shipping consolidates
    Ports will have less bargaining power and may seek consolidation
  • Noatum expands in Valencia as legal action settled
    New berth will enhance Spanish port's ability to handle several 18,000 teu ships simultaneously
  • Better days will come, Bodouroglou reassures shareholders
    Paragon and Box Ships founder in plea for patience and trust as markets will rebound
  • Unlike vessels, optimism is in short supply
    Mid-year outlook: Nearly all sectors face downward trends as markets head into the second half of 2016
  • We are maritime
    Ever wondered what it would be like working in the maritime industry? We talk to 12 people who do just that
  • We are maritime: Tabitha Logan
    A chartering manager with Asia Maritime Pacific, Tabitha is based iin Hong Kong
  • We are maritime: Zita Fok
    As executive director, marine division, with Willis Hong Kong, Zita is based in Hong Kong
  • We are maritime: James Hopton
    A chartering manager with BBC Chartering GmbH, James is based in Dubai
  • We are maritime: Mustafa H Kanafani
    A maritime expert and former accredited representative of the League of Arab states to the International Maritime Organization, Mustafa is based in London
  • We are maritime: Wenhao Han
    An associate with Norton Rose Fulbright, Han is based in London
  • Supramaxes suffer in east coast South America trades but flourish elsewhere
    BSI hits fresh nine-month high
  • We are maritime: Kyriakos Lyginos
    A partner of Antares Shipbrokers, Kyriakos is based in Dubai
  • We are maritime: Eduardo Mendes-Antunes
    A surveyor with Lloyd's Register, Eduardo is based in Lisbon
  • We are maritime: Chris Davies
    A commercial manager with Bibby Ship Management, Chris is also head of sponsorship of Shipping Professional Network London
  • We are maritime: Karen Moore
    A global compliance officer with Inchcape Shipping Services, Karen works worldwide
  • We are maritime: Thies Holm
    As business manager, shipping, with National Shipping Gulf AgencyCo, Thies is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • We are maritime: Valerie Lim
    A senior consultant with Helix Media, Valerie is based in Tanjong Pagar
  • We are maritime: Isaac Chang
    A bunker trader with Bomin, Isaac is based in London
  • German regional governments face threat of vessel ownership
    Rundown of $5.5bn HSH bailout book of non-performing loans could take a decade, says politician
  • Tribunal rules against China's claims in the South China Sea
    Decision may cause more geopolitical uncertainty and risks for commercial shipping
  • Shipping and offshore impairments send DNB shares tumbling
    Second-quarter loan losses more than double, led by shipping, offshore and energy sector
  • Elisburg Shipping revealed as buyer of suezmax Seatriumph
    Tanker bought against bareboat charter to Rosneft at $24,000 per day, source reveals
  • Artworker strengthens Lloyd's List editorial products
    Production team bolstered after significant editorial expansion
  • Muslim holidays starve VLCC market
    Dearth of cargoes meets abundant vessel supply, stifling significant rate rises
  • Ruscon to merge Black Sea terminal operations
    Push for efficiencies at Novorossiysk and Yug
  • Shell delays final investment decision on LNG Canada
    Delay contrasts with BP's successful FID two weeks ago on Indonesia project
  • London's standing as 'anchor' of global shipping shaken after Brexit
    Singapore maritime law veteran says London will remain resilient
  • OOCL teams up with ANL and Coscon to launch Asia-Australia services
    Consortium plans to start three dedicated services from September or October

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 12, 2016
  • US imports forecast to rise slightly in second half
  • Hanjin sells stake in Vietnam terminal as restructuring continues
  • US forwarders: Port metics key to curbing congestion
  • Mexico container volume inches up despite slow economy
  • Scotland, offshore wind farms work to lower costs of wind power
  • New Orleans mayor renews push for sale of port's switching railroad
  • Panama Canal expansion spells trouble for Panamax ships
  • Japanese container volume set for another annual decline
  • Indian shippers latest to protest SOLAS VGM fees

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 12, 2016
  • India's Great Eastern picks up MR tanker
    Mumbai shipowner says ship will enter fleet in the third quarter.
  • Shipping gains as US shares reach record
    GulfMark, Genco, Hornbeck and Star Bulk surge by more than 11% as New York stock markets pooh-pooh global uncertainties.
  • Top names team up to form SEA/LNG
    Carnival, Tote and DNV GL are some of the names taking part in newly established organisation.
  • FreeSeas denies sale of handysize bulker
    Brokers had said 1998-built Free Maverick was sold.
  • Vantage settlement set to unlock TMT funds
    Taiwanese entities in Chapter 11 reach deal with creditors and Vantage over cash frozen amid fight with Nobu Su.
  • Ocean Yield logs steady quarterly profit
    Oslo-listed shipowner's net profit dips 1.2% to $25.5m, though adjusted result shows improvement.
  • UASC exploring sale of tanker fleet
    Bank of America Corp charged with finding a buyer for UACC stake.
  • TH Heavy faces winding-up petitions
    Malaysian shipbuilder is battling claims of $9m relating to FPSO project.
  • Korean yard pain to continue this year
    Korean chamber of commerce worries orders are going to be cancelled in slump.
  • Cruiseship to be auctioned in Hong Kong
    Court orders sale of New Imperial Star to pay crew's wages.
  • Moody's lifts Teekay outlook to stable
    US ratings agency says tanker group's liquidity is adequate over the next year.
  • Thenamaris ships out suezmax
    Nikolas Martinos-backed company completes tanker sale with charter helping premium pricing.
  • NCL closes on new Cuban cruises
    US operator expecting permission soon to sail to Caribbean island.
  • Chinese orders rise 44.7% in the first half
    China-based shipyards win more orders from January to June but total backlog is still lower.
  • Khalid Hashim confirms scrap sale
    Precious Shipping disposes of Chalothorn Naree despite premium offers that would have kept ship trading.
  • Hanjin Shipping selling terminal stake
    Restructuring owner exiting TCIT joint venture with MOL and Wan Hai.
  • P&O adding terminal at Zeebrugge
    Increased demand from exporters to Britain sparks big investment in Belgium.
  • Anita Odedra clocks on at Maran Gas
    Former BG and Cheniere exec has been recruited by Greek shipowner.
  • Viking presents $273m restructuring plan
    Bondholders to vote on final solution as banks sign off on debt deal.
  • HSH 'bad bank' loans to take 10 years to wind down
    Debt dumped on to German lender's state owners could weigh heavily for a decade.
  • GC Rieber lines up wind work
    Norwegian owner fixes Polar Queen to Senvion in 2017.
  • DNB loan impairments quadruple in Q2
    Shipping woes knock $274m off Norwegian bank's bottom line, with worse to come.
  • Transnet probed on pricing practices
    South Africa's port operator is under investigation for excessive pricing and giving preferential treatment to certain customers.
  • Diversification lifts Triyards revenue
    New product lines have boosted the income of Singaporean yard group by 27%.
  • New A3 liner consortium targets Oz
    Liner trio OOCL, ANL and COSCON have formed a new alliance that promises to speed up transit times between Asia and Australia.
  • No shrinkage for bulker fleet, DB says
    Analyst Amit Mehrotra says dry-bulk fleet grew by 49 ships so far this year. Tankers add 116.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2016
  • CP announces $0.38 dividend
  • Ocean carriers add Italy calls to joint Med-West Africa loop
  • Great Lakes iron ore, limestone shipments decline in June

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 12, 2016
  • FUTURES 4: Oil complex strengthening on OPEC forecast, falling dollar
  • Oil market re-balancing but industry needs more than $50/b: Saudi Arabia's Falih
  • OPEC sees non-OPEC supply deteriorating further in 2016
  • Aegean stops operations at Spain's Algeciras, stays active in local bunker market
    Commercial reasons cited for Algeciras move.
  • ICE open interest for front-month Singapore HSFO falls 11.6% on month in June
  • EC seeks new research on bunker suppliers' sulfur cap enforcement
  • Japan's Idemitsu Kosan says merger won't alter ties with Saudi Arabia, Iran
    Idemitsu Kosan's Iran oil imports account for 1% of total imports.
  • Basrah Light loadings set to resume after suspension on pipeline leak
    Crude continues to be loaded at Iraq's single-point moorings at around 1.5 million b/d.
  • TRADER NOTE: Aegean opens first office in S Korea, hires Fred Kim
    Kim was previously with Minerva Bunkers.
  • ANALYSIS: US crude stocks to be tested by global economic fears
    Crude stocks have fallen the last seven reporting periods, consistent with normal drawdown for this time of year.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
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
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Departure ports
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- country
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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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