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October 13, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Major shipping lines to raise rates in October and November
  • Empty Hanjin boxes cause space problems at S California ports
  • USWC ports reconsider conventional wisdom that bigger is better
  • China's BRICS trade pact proposal stokes fears of flood of Chinese imports
  • Wilhelmsen unveils a digital, cloud-based, autoboiling water dosing solution
  • Sterling's decline after Brexit drives up UK export truck rates 16pc
  • Indian Register of Shipping opens office in Alang to boost sustainable ship recycling
  • As ships get bigger, tugs and towing gear must also increase in size
  • Auditor: EU maritime spending wasteful, ineffective and 'incoherent'
  • British government says Brexit will broaden nation's global horizons
  • Survival of Boeing 747 depends on Russia's AirBridgeCargo
  • World air cargo up 3.9pc in August, Asia-Pacific up 2.8pc, Europe up 6.6pc
  • Trials of new cold chain cargo facility start at Bengaluru airport

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • ATA Freight, India celebrates 20th anniversary
  • COSCO Shipping a key participant
  • IRClass opens office in Alang
  • Teamleader Logistics gets coveted award for logistics management
  • DP World Mundra achieves new high in operational excellence
  • NMPT donates bus as part of CSR
  • Ease of Doing Business in India - A long way to go
  • Guidelines for launching of prosecution in relation to offences punishable under the Customs Act, 1962

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Consumption increasing
  • Pharmaceuticals forwarder upgrades entire fleet
  • Alliance for LNG services in North America
  • Managing a new global distribution centre
  • New transport facility in the centre of Portugal
  • Doyle to lead customer success at US TMS company
  • Two US aircraft lessors change ownership structure
  • India: Two new railway lines for Odisha
  • New team members to lead Kalmar in the Americas
  • From Silver Green to Silver Sea
  • Tenth B747-8F for Airbridge Cargo Airlines
  • New and qualified supplier
  • Korean Register mourns its leader
  • ICTSI Basra terminal inaugurated
  • Office and warehouse in Miami
  • New export cargo customers facility unveiled in Dubai
  • G&W's railroad to operate terminal near Panama City

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • FMC hits WWL with USD1.5 million bid-rigging fine
  • Hanjin ships on bareboat charters should not be seized, argues law professor
  • JERA to acquire EDF Trading's coal and freight businesses
  • Port terminals face margin pressure due to multiple shipping industry headwinds
  • Seoul amends ports construction statute
  • Mermaid Maritime takes hit on service, charter rates to retain client
  • Swissco units in arbitration with charterer and shipbuilder, stocks remain suspended
  • MOL seals coal shipping contract with Shikoku Electric Power

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Shipping industry could face $35bn write-off, as NYK's impairment loss is likely to trigger review by lines
  • Technology and upfront payments is the way out of shipping's vicious circle, says Maersk
  • Extra ships slow to book via Panama Canal as Suez tries to lure back traffic with rebates
  • FAA proposes fourth hazmat fine against Amazon this year
  • China and UK agree on unlimited number of freighter flights
  • Top of the chain: the best logistics countries
  • 'Talk about corruption if you want to combat it', forwarders advised

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Another probe into misconduct at Kings Point
  • Wight Shipyard wins $7.7 million passenger ferry order
  • New DFDS RO/ROs to set new eco design standards
  • Master Marine delivers Z-drive towboat to Marquette
  • Converting a vessel for a new market in days
  • Fairbanks Morse diesels for new USCG Offshore Patrol Cutter
  • Plans for Saudi mega yard move ahead

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • China's deteriorating fuel demand stands out in product tanker markets
    Spot market focuses on hurricane damage in US amid falling earnings
  • Sovcomflot and Swire continue co-operation despite ending offshore joint venture
    Russian tanker giant attributes move to decision to acquire two PSVs
  • Work starts on $130m Iraqi terminal expansion
    ICTSI-controlled terminal at port of Umm Qasr to have 600 metres quay and 50 hectares yard area
  • 2M plans resumption of transpacific string
    Revised TP1/Maple service to set sail later this month, as MSC quashes suspension reports
  • IMO's low-sulphur cap is potential catalyst for US oil export boom
    Increase in the use of suezmaxes for US crude exports to Asia, according to McQuilling
  • Hanjin collapse highlights vulnerability of supply chains
    Korean line's bankruptcy likely to accelerate ongoing processes of shippers to reduce costs and risk by shortening supply chains
  • MOL orders coal carrier from Imabari Shipbuilding
    Vessel expected to be delivered in first half of 2020
  • Enough about load factors, says Cosco Shipping president
    Price rivalry has led to lower service quality and damaged customer relationships, says Wang Min
  • PSA invests in China's rail container terminals
    Takes 15% stake in inland multimodal facilities
  • Swissco suspends stock trading after halting payment to noteholders
    Offshore provider will form a debt restructuring plan but maintains it can still stay afloat from business operations
  • Hanjin Shipping lays off US employees
    Move not related to court-led receivership, Hanjin says
  • Samsung Heavy Industries wins $220m tanker order
    Deal comprises two 113,000 dwt tankers and two 157,000 dwt tankers
  • MHI mulls fate of cruiseship business after losses
    Committee formed to evaluate viability of continuing with cruiseship projects after AIDA setbacks
  • Newbuild prices expected to fall further in 2017
    Chemical tanker market can overcome excess tonnage in a couple of years, says Aurora Tankers head Kenny Rogers
  • Moody's concerned about German banks' shipping loans risk
    Exposure to industry in midst of downturn is significantly higher than that of their European peers
  • Kalmar clinches terminal tractor order from Gulftainer
    Deliveries scheduled between October and the first quarter of 2017
  • Singapore boosts maritime co-operation with Norway
    Around 10 co-operation agreements were signed between institutions and industries participants from both countries

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Thousands of Hanjin boxes still stranded outside LA-LB port
  • PSA leaps into China's intermodal rail network
  • Savannah channel reopens to commercial traffic
  • Bain Capital invests in load-tracking tech firm FourKites
  • US eases truck driver testing rules for veterans
  • DP World lifts productivity at Mundra terminal
  • New route opens to handle growing China-Russia truck trade
  • New bridge cuts time from Santos to heart of Brazil
  • UPS extends global premium express package service
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Eukor settle US price-fixing case
  • Moody's: Shipping downturn endangers German banks
  • Idle container ship fleet grows in Hanjin aftermath
  • China's export growth to fall, imports to rise, economist forecasts
  • Terminals face margin pressure due to multiple headwinds

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Ultrapetrol chief executive resigns
    Damian Scokin replaced by chairman Ojea Quintana at struggling shipowner.
  • Navios sued over preferred share deal
    Class-action litigation by investor claims exchange offer is 'coercive'.
  • Stretched shipowner scuttled bulker
    Intent to cast away vessel leaves principal of Turkish shipping group exposed to large cargo claims.
  • Algoma sells land for lakers' financing
    Great Lakes-focused bulker owner says property sale will help finance newbuildings.
  • Canada's Algoma swaps land for lakers
    Great Lakes-focused bulker owner says property sale will help finance newbuildings
  • Ruperti strikes deal to end Novoship battle
    Venezuelan businessman reaches full settlement with SCF Group-controlled tanker owner.
  • ICBC: shipping a good way to spend money
    Expanding Chinese lessors win thumbs up from traditional shipping banks, TradeWinds Shipowners Forum in Hong Kong hears.
  • 'No magic solution' to newbuild finance
    But Keystone lawyer Simon Murfitt says there are still options for owners looking to fund new vessels.
  • 3,000 creditors lodge Hanjin Shipping claims
    Collapsed owner reveals list of those seeking to recover cash, with potentially more to come.
  • Wilhelmsen sees significant openings
  • Fish freed as cargoship hits sea farm
    Estonian vessel makes contact with steel cages off Denmark.
  • CSCL plans to sell stock worth $1.79bn
    China Shipping Group will take part in the share issue to increase its stake to 43.25%.
  • Otto Marine buying back $51m notes issue
    Deal is part of offshore owner's delisting from Singapore exchange.
  • Indian bulker under Australian scrutiny
    Local authorities investigate a Chowgule-owned ship over unpaid wages and dire onboard conditions.
  • Swissco cannot pay interest on notes
    Singapore offshore shipping group invites investors to form steering committee as it eyes vessel sales.
  • PSV rates hit £10,000 per day
    Earnings quadrupled in the North Sea after the UK sold out of tonnage.
  • Hanjin Shipping axes 127 US staff
    Korean owner's bankruptcy leads to jobs losses at New Jersey base.
  • CBI to spend $3.8bn on LNG carriers
    Little known investment company has plans to order up to 20 LNG carriers at South Korean yards.
  • Hanjin can't charge for undelivered cargo
    US judge says Korean owner will not be able to seek payment for boxes it could not get to final destination.
  • PGS expects slight dip in profit
    Norwegian survey ship player also says revenue likely down in Q3, but hails strong performance.
  • Globus reveals reverse stock split ratio
    US-listed Greek bulker owner looks to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
  • Samsung Heavy bags Viken tanker foursome
    Korean yard adds to recent LNG orders with deals for aframax and suezmax tonnage.
  • Mermaid rate haircut saves Saudi IRM deal
    Thai-backed offshore contractor retains long-term contract, but at greatly reduced charter rate.
  • Globus Maritime announces reverse stock split ratio
    US-listed Greek bulker owner looks to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
  • Mermaid forced to take haircut to save Saudi IRM deal
    Thai-backed offshore contractor retains long-term contract, but at greatly reduced charter rate.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Containership values plunge even further after Hanjin's bankruptcy filing
    Containership values are plunging and other liner companies could write down the value of their container shipping businesses as Japan's la...
  • Spectre orders 737 freighter conversions
    Spectre Air Capital, an aircraft lease-finance firm, said it has ordered 15 Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 passenger planes to be converted to ...
  • FourKites secures $13m in Series A funding
    Real-time truckload tracking and visibility startup FourKites has secured $13 million in Series A funding, the company said in a statement....
  • New federal rule simplifies CDL process for vets
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Thursday will officially publish a final rule amending its commercial driver's license (...
  • Commentary: 'The Amazon Effect' and Operation New Hope
    American Shipper's IT Editor Eric Johnson gave a presentation at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Roundtable in...
  • Fleet adds credit card payment function to forwarding platform
    The online marketplace for freight forwarding services Fleet this week said it has added a new booking and payment function. The new featu...
  • ITC to update assessment of U.S. import constraints
    The U.S. International Trade Commission has started to update its report on the effects of significant U.S. import restraints, such as tari...
  • Sun Terminals worker killed in truck collision at Port Everglades
    A Sun Terminals employee was killed in truck collision at Port Everglades Monday, according to a statement from the Broward County Sheriff'...
  • ARC welcomes its newest U.S.-flag ro/ro ship
    American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC) welcomed its newest U.S.-flag RoRo ship, the Patriot , to its fleet on Friday during a ceremony at ...
  • Home improvement product maker taps CEVA for distribution services in Italy
    Home improvement product maker Leroy Merlin has tapped CEVA Logistics for warehouse and distribution services in Italy, CEVA said in a stat...
  • Executive Moves: Globe Express Services, BSM and Cargotec
    Globe Express Services has named David Bennett president of the Americas. Bennett, a 30-year industry veteran, had previously held senior ...
  • Port of Tema undergoes $1.5b expansion
    The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) said Tuesday construction commenced on the $1.5 billion expansion project at the Port of Tema...
  • Mallory Alexander expands in South Florida
    Mallory Alexander International Logistics is expanding in Miami, Fla., the company said in a statement. The Memphis, Tenn.-based third-par...
  • BMW expands parts distribution deal with K + N
    The BMW Group is expanding its spare parts transportation and distribution services contract with Kuehne + Nagel, the Swiss-based third-par...
  • Cathay Pacific launches new cargo service to Australia
    Cathay Pacific is launching a new cargo service to Australia starting Nov. 21, subject to governmental approval, the company said in a stat...
  • DOT grants help two non-profits with hazmat training
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded $1 million to two non-pr...
  • FAA hits Amazon with another hazmat penalty
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)has proposed a $78,000 civil penalty against Amazon.com for al...
  • AIIS: U.S. steel exports rise as economy picks up in Canada, Mexico
    The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) said Tuesday the United States exported 812,011 net tons of steel in August, a 10 per...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Oil weakens as OPEC-led effort encounters challenges
    NYMEX November crude settled down 61 cents at $50.18/b. ICE December Brent settled 60 cents lower at $51.81/b.
  • Bunkering resumes in Savannah; Coast Guard opens port on a limited basis
    The port is open to one-way traffic during daylight hours only
  • Russia prepared to freeze crude output, but cut no longer necessary: Putin
    Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the country is prepared to freeze output at current levels in the event of OPEC agreeing a deal to do the same
  • Med-North HSFO spread narrows amid recovery in Med cargoes
    The November Med-North spread was pegged at minus $2.25/mt, up by $0.25/mt on the day.
  • World Fuel Services leads list of Hanjin bunker market creditors
    Hanjin creditors list details claim of $21.7 million by World Fuel Services
  • FEATURE: Oil majors limp out of Q3 as price recovery beckons
    * Focus on breakevens amid poor earnings * Cost cutting, cash flow health seen key * New pain from refining margin slump
  • Bomin Linde to charter world's largest LNG bunker barge
    The company will charter the vessel from shipowner Bernhard Schulte through its joint venture with Lithuania's Klaipedos Nafta from late 2018.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Lloyd's Register exec: LNG bunker market is developing more slowly than expected
    The use of LNG as a marine fuel is now forecast to account for at least 11% of the deepsea vessel fuel mix closer to 2040 rather than 2030 due to the weak global economic climate
  • FUTURES: Oil futures stay rangebound as OPEC talks continue
  • Rebound in freight rates slowing down dry bulk demolition activity
    the rebound in freight rates has pushed down demolition volumes in Q3 to a quarter of what was recorded in Q1
  • OPEC makes progress on freeze agreement, with Russia ready to commit
    Russia's Rosneft and Lukoil agree to be part of the oil production freeze

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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
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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