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BRIEFS
September 14, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to levy multiple east/west, north/south rate hikes October 1
  • AADA hikes China, Hong Kong -Australia rate US$500/TEU October 15
  • Shanghai Aug cargo up 6.5pc to 3.31 million TEU y-o-y, up 1.2pc from July
  • New ICS chairman warns against undermining IMO by setting local eco-rules
  • First half cargo through Black Sea ports up 5.5pc to 1.2 million TEU
  • 'Costly 19th century pilotage rules make Great Lakes uncompetitive'
  • ICTSI plans to focus on ASEAN until Manila decides on expansion policy
  • Europeans fear Hanjin collapse will halt manufacturing supply chains
  • Charleston posts 1.4pc to 1.9 million TEU, breakbulk surpasses target
  • Tel Aviv-Haifa coastal trains shut down over Sabbath repair work row
  • DHL Express opens US$10 million HK package processing warehouse
  • Trigana Air cargo 737 skids off the runway at Wamena Airport in Papua
  • Shippers want bigger say in shaping air cargo regulations, says GSF

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Capt. Anoop Kumar Sharma takes charge as C&MD, SCI
  • ENGIE, Mitsubishi Corporation & NYK Line launch Gas4Sea, a new global brand for LNG bunkering
  • Evergreen responds to disruption caused by Hanjin with new e-commerce & substitute service
  • FFFAI welcomes CBEC Circular on service tax
  • Hanjin Shipping gets some funds to help unload stranded cargo
  • Transworld Group's TW Ship Management appointed exclusive agent of Colombo Dockyard PLC in India
  • Anti-dumping duty on organic chemical from China extended
  • Duty reduced on shrimp imports into US
  • LNG storage facilities planned at Haldia Dock
  • Mundra Port terminal achieves new high in container operations
  • Paradip to be a Smart City
  • Radhakrishnan reviews functioning of Cochin Port Trust
  • DICT achieves record throughput of 6,000 TEUs in Aug. 2016
  • Export control regimes seen playing a critical role in India's growth story

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Australia: progress for Murray Basin rail network
  • Opening: transport platform in Portugal
  • New transport mode unveiled
  • UK retailer to cut logistics workforce
  • Antonov completing AN-132D without Russia
  • ICS: the Big Three for the shipping industry
  • Expansion in US logistics market
  • Evergreen Line steps into the breach
  • US railroad doubling track in New Mexico
  • Durban airport: 25% more international cargo
  • Unicarriers Germany under new management
  • Cosco continues to reshape fleet
  • Latam freight clients sailing to more flexibility
  • Efficiency measures efficacious
  • C.H. Robinson Europe names ops overseer
  • New office near Lille-Lesquin airport

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Safety gaps found in US vessel traffic management
  • Finland opens first LNG import terminal in nationwide network
  • Nantong Tongbao shipyard secures chemical tanker order
  • Vessel orders and deliveries - August 2016
  • No Hanjin boost for charter rates
  • Ocean Yield raises NOK750 million in bond issue
  • Container shipping approaching improved business environment, Hapag CEO says
  • Hanjin Milano drifting outside Melbourne to avoid arrest
  • Effissimo not plotting our takeover, just betting on share price, 'K' Line says
  • SIPG to invest USD2.4 billion to subscribe IPO of a Chinese bank
  • Gwangyang port doing its best to process cargoes amid Hanjin chaos
  • Short-term pain to give way to long-term gain for LNG carrier owners
  • Spread in crude pricing could shift US tanker flows

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Ripple effect of Hanjin sinking will impact on supply chains and globalisation, says Seaspan chief
  • 'Going the extra smile': Brussels Airlines upgrades cargo to first class
  • We must legislate shipping into becoming greener, says Carbon War Room
  • AirBridgeCargo expands network with fifth-freedom designations
  • All aboard for 'One Belt, One Road'? Afghanistan freight train one stop in China's bigger drive
  • Ireland's air freight deals up in the air over Brexit worries

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • VIDEO: NNS places 900 ton CVN 79 superlift in dry dock
  • Cathelco BWTS starts shipboard tests for U.S. Type Approval
  • MAC reports progress with Nautilus mining vessel
  • Vard Electro wins major contract from Cochin Shipyard
  • Norwegian Jewel completes hybrid scrubber system retrofit
  • Shell Alexia 140 completes six month shipboard trial
  • Danish Maritime Days reception will be global gathering

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Three Hanjin ships bound for New York suffer severe schedule delays
    Update: Hanjin Greece heading from Long Beach to Oakland while Hanjin Boston now being handled in LA as other ships remain under arrest or are being rerouted
  • Marco Polo Marine asks for extension on notes maturing next month
    Notes are set to mature in October
  • Is Hanjin's collapse the shock that container shipping needs?
    Industry analyst James Frew argues that Hanjin's failure may influence behaviour of other lines for the better
  • 'Anaemic' refining outlook adds to product tanker uncertainty
    New dynamics reshape a product tanker market whose future is far from certain
  • Slower Chinese teapots intake affects suezmax, aframax demand
    Indonesia-Japan aframax rate down to $9,000/day vs 2016 year-to-date average of $24,000/day
  • Hanjin collapse will mean complex headaches for marine insurance, Marsh warns
    "Considerable concern" over extent of cover, top broker reports
  • Shipbuilding capacity to fall up to 30% in five years
    More shipyard consolidation to come, says Teekay
  • Chinese "teapot" boom to boost port investments and tanker trades
    Independent refineries evolving into new petroleum hub a boost for tonne-mile demand
  • DSME in talks over FPSO delivery delay
    DSME stands a good chance of normalising its businesses, says chief executive Jung
  • Ocean Yield raises $91m from bonds
    Proceeds used to repurchase older bonds and pay back Aker loan
  • September VLCC loading programme ends with a whimper
    Holidays exacerbate an already stagnant spot market for large crude tankers
  • Hanjin Shipping banks $36m loan from group chairman
    But loan from Korean Air Lines could take more time to be issued, say regulatory authorities
  • Ardmore Shipping completes financing for six vessels
    Company also takes delivery of three tankers and sells an older vessel

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • US LTL trucking firms push for fall rate hikes
  • Others could follow Hanjin before container shipping rebound
  • New Orleans latest port to finance cleaner trucks
  • Three lines' trans-Pacific service adds Oakland call
  • Gwangyang port works through Hanjin backlog
  • RoadOne builds denser Northeast US drayage network
  • DB Cargo inks second Asia-Europe rail contract in a month
  • Salalah container traffic soars as mega-ship calls rise
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Container shipping set to recover in one to two years
  • Charleston to ramp up investment to handle New Panamax ships
  • India's top port accelerates drive to smooth drayage
  • Market rumors keep 'K' Line takeover talk in the headlines
  • Fear of arrest by shipowner keeps Hanjin ship adrift off Melbourne
  • GLP expands US footprint with $1.1B logistics portfolio takeover

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Tufton targets yield in shipping deals
    Current income remains the mandate from the London-based fund's investors.
  • Bank defections seen as ray of hope
    Lack of debt financing may be just the tonic to bring a recovery across shipping's sagging sectors, stockpicker says.
  • Deutsche Bank's Maher sale set to close
    Port of New York and New Jersey head says purchase by Macquarie to be completed soon.
  • How long will the Big Apple shine?
    New York remains the unchallenged centre for shipping capital, but history may show it shouldn't get too comfortable with that title.
  • IEA throws cold water on tanker demand
    Forecasting outfit trims outlook on 2016 demand; refinery output also slowing.
  • Shipyard strife troubles KEXIM
    South Korean bank sees provisions grow on back of industry difficulties.
  • Shin Nihonkai adds MHI newbuilding
    Japanese ferry company returns to domestic shipbuilder for new ro-pax.
  • Crewman killed in drill on world's biggest cruiseship
    Lifeboat became detached from fifth deck on Royal Caribbean's giant Harmony of the Seas.
  • Samudera calm on Hanjin exposure
  • Hanjin nets $44.6m from chairmen
    Incumbent and former chairs push in personal funds to aid Korean shipowner.
  • Wang: Hanjin a 'huge, huge nuclear bomb'
    Seaspan chief says Hanjin collapse is shipping's Lehman Brothers moment.
  • Canadian ro-pax on sales block
    Laid-up state ferry Sir Robert Bond offered to new owner in auction.
  • Lower rates await owners of Hanjin ships
    Marsh also sees numerous insurance questions arising from the woes of the South Korean company.
  • Jefferies forecasts significant LNG upcycle
    Bank takes up coverage of LNG MLPs with buy ratings on three big names.
  • Seafarer killed by water jet on PSV
    Brazilian crewmember dies from head injuries during test on Astromaritima vessel in Brazil.
  • Putin orders extension of ship subsidies
    Russian president wants continued financial help for domestic operators.
  • Celestyal Cruises plotting new orders
    Piraeus owner targets shipyard slots to update ageing fleet.
  • Panama Canal expects 230 cruiseships
    Major cruise lines are set to use the expanded waterway's new and bigger locks this season.
  • Cochin Shipyard moves on $90m IPO
    Indian shipbuilder to lodge documents with regulator this month.
  • Perisai Petroleum seeks bond maturity extension
    Malaysian oil services provider looking for more time to explore options to manage its liabilities.
  • Subsea 7 teams with Det Norske in Norway
    Oslo-listed owner forming alliance also including Aker Solutions.
  • MPC Capital raises $24m in share sale
    German asset manager completes over-subscribed first part of capital increase.
  • Hanjin Heavy denies ULC order
    South Korean parent of Philippines yard says there has been no new deal for trio of 20,600-teu vessels.
  • Teekay sees shipyard capacity falling 30%
    Consolidation of yards is positive for the long-term health of shipping, says tanker giant.
  • Japanese capesize duo head for new ownership
    Kumiai Senpaku and MOL look to offload modern tonnage on back of rising freight rates.
  • World Fuel Services renews share buyback plan
    US-listed bunker company says move demonstrates its confidence in its long-term prospects.
  • US imports remain strong despite Hanjin collapse
    Retail trade association plays down any impact on major US ports due to bankruptcy.
  • Ocean Yield sells $91m in new debt
    Oslo-listed company refinances debt and gets dry powder with new capital.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Cargo interests to fight against demurrage
    Cargo interests are about to step up their fight against what they consider improper assessment of demurrage fees charged by container term...
  • Longshoremen in France to join labor reform strike Thursday
    French dockworkers with the trade union CGT will join a nationwide strike against a labor reform bill it says violates conventions of the I...
  • SCPA posts record August box volumes
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest August container volumes on record with a throughput of 180,153 TEUs durin...
  • Watco subsidiary acquires Utah-based intermodal provider
    Watco Supply Chain Services, LLC has purchased intermodal services provider BCM Logistics, LLC, according to a statement from the company. ...
  • ITC rules on hot-rolled steel import investigation
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on Monday determined that imports of hot-rolled steel from Australia, Brazil, Japan, South Ko...
  • RoadOne expands New England operations via acquisition
    RoadOne IntermodaLogistics looks to expand its operations in southern New England and business with the marine terminals at the Port of New...
  • CBP's Kerlikowske calls for C-TPAT revitalization
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske said a key trade facilitation program is in need of rejuvenation at a ...
  • Commerce finds dumping of Chinese stainless steel imports
    The U.S. Commerce Department has preliminarily determined that China is dumping stainless steel sheet and strip on the U.S. market at less ...
  • DOT awards $25m to states for rail upgrades
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $25 million in grants to improve safety at railroad crossi...
  • MercuryGate integrates LoadPay carrier payment tool
    The transportation management system (TMS) provider MercuryGate said at its user conference in New Orleans Monday that it has integrated a ...
  • FMC's enforcement arm looks into co-loaded cargo
    A counsel for the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)indicated Monday that the association is trying to...
  • FMC's Cordero is not surprised by Hanjin's bankruptcy
    Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Mario Cordero on Monday called for the container shipping industry to be prepared for future lin...
  • Hanjin ordeal highlights importance of visibility
    The first question many shippers and third-party logistics companiesasked themselves when news broke that Hanjin Shipping was filing for ba...
  • Executive Moves: IAPH, ATA and two law firms
    Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Port Director Molly Campbell has been elected as the new vice president of International Associat...
  • Quijano: Panama Canal won't engage in 'price war' with Suez
    The Panama Canal will not raise tolls despite primary competitor the Suez Canal reportedly slashing its fees by more than half, according t...
  • CP CFO resigns, Velani named to interim post
    Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Mark Erceg has resigned from his position, effective Sep...
  • NRF: U.S. container imports steady despite Hanjin bankruptcy
    Import volumes at major container ports in the United States should remain at "near-peak levels" in September despite issues caused by the ...
  • Textainer says it may incur significant costs from Hanjin's bankruptcy
    The container leasing company Textainer said it may incur significant costs from Hanjin filing for bankruptcy, regardless of whether or not...
  • CRST buys Gardner Trucking
    CRST International, a large cross-country trucking company based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,has acquired Ontario, Calif.-based Gardner Truck...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Crude declines after IEA lowers oil demand growth forecast
    NYMEX October crude settled down $1.39 at $44.90/b. ICE November Brent settled $1.22 lower at $47.10/b.
  • First Finnish LNG terminal starts commercial operation
    The terminal, which has a capacity of 30,000 cu m, is intended for the supply of industrial, maritime and heavy-duty road transport customers
  • Methanex pushes marine fuel cost, availability advantages of methanol
    A dual-fuel engine that can use methanol represents a more cost-effective option than an LNG-powered ship
  • SINGAPORE DATA: AUG VESSEL ARRIVALS FOR BUNKERING FALL 2.97% ON YEAR TO 3,561
    August sales were up 2.7% from July's 4.12 million mt
  • Physical Med-North HSFO spread at 10-week low on weaker Med market
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • IEA HIGHLIGHTS: Oil market rebalancing postponed
  • FUTURES: Crude futures fall on bearish outlook from IEA

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Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
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A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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 public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
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