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BRIEFS
October 17, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate up 8pc to US$755/TEU, off 3.1pc to Med ports
  • BIMCO hits UN's 0.5pc marine sulphur cap timing as 'irresponsible'
  • MSC goes it alone, resuming transpac loop October 28 without Maersk
  • TraPac 14-year lease would boost Port of Oakland container capacity
  • Conference told expanded Panama Canal yet to fill box ship transit goals
  • Boxship values plunge further after Hanjin's bankruptcy filing
  • China is keen to strike trade deal with post-Brexit Britain
  • PSA International invests in Chinese Yangtze rail container terminal network
  • Multipurpose shipping sector unlikely to recover before '18: Drewry
  • ICTSI inaugurates Basra Gateway Terminal expansion area
  • Court to rule on whether government alone can trigger Brexit Article 50
  • Globelink NVOCC Phils Inc sets up new branch in Philippines
  • DP World Mundra sets crane productivity record on Maersk vessel
  • Canadian Pacific says its ready to move Canada's delayed grain crop
  • Cathay posts 7.1pc rise in September cargo volume, but yields slip
  • Cathay discards bright forecast to conduct critical review of challenges
  • London Heathrow cargo grows 5.9pc in September to 126,109 tonnes
  • Sparks fly as supply chain players fret over start-ups and disrupters

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2016
  • Avvashya CCI Logistics handles project logistics of refinery water treatment plant in Oman
  • Cosco Shipping bullish on India, says Capt. Xu Lirong, Chairman
  • MOL launches biannual vessel safety campaign
  • Germany to collaborate with India to improve rail connectivity of ports
  • Forwarders welcome signs of movement on expanding UK air cargo capacity
  • NACFS elects office-bearers for 2016-18
  • Forex reserves see steep fall
  • Govt reaffirms support to exporters
  • Rosneft & investment consortium led by Trafigura sign agreements to acquire 98 pc in Essar Oil
  • BRICS Trade Ministers stress on enhanced economic partnership
  • Containerised trade of BRICS seeing healthy growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Mid-60s operating ratio is longer term target
  • New logistics terminal in southern Germany
  • Greater scale in railfreight markets
  • New Asia-Pacific northwest service launched
  • Removing obstacles
  • 200 hybrid electric vehicles added
  • Peel Ports hires Harvey and Hinton
  • Gecas gets launch customer for B737-800NG P2F conversion
  • Another industrial logistics site at port of Duisburg
  • Order from Colombia
  • Contract for 96 more hinterland transports
  • WACO's Saudi Arabia member announces new name
  • Tangier Med first Pers certified port in Morocco
  • Two more air cargo boosts for Leipzig airport

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Bomin in U-turn on LNG fuel
  • Ship detained off Australia for MLC breaches
  • NYK and 'K' Line enhance car carrier services to Vietnam
  • New round of job cuts for Royal IHC's Dutch workforce
  • Not all Asia-bound VLGCs using expanded Panama Canal
  • Hanjin Shipping has close to 4,000 creditors
  • CG Rieber and Rasmussengruppen join forces to weather offshore sector storm
  • Tramp owners stare down the abyss as boxship oversupply gets worse and worse
  • Falling level of maritime attacks prompts optimism
  • Japan yard orders down in September
  • Perisai Petroleum declares insolvency, Ezra Holdings to monitor situation
  • Hurricane hit to Bahamas will force lengthy 2M diversions

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Creditors chase supply chain operators 'overpaid' before National Air Cargo bankruptcy
  • Cargolux appoints Bannerman as EVP & CFO
  • Silver lining for carriers may be in sight as clouds over Asia-N Europe rates begin to clear
  • Court orders sale of Hanjin's Asia-US network and other assets to pay debts
  • China's major logistics companies seek listings to compete with global rivals
  • Government urges Kenya Airways pilots not to strike
  • Peel Ports adds Rachel Hinton and Amanda Harvey to management team
  • Delta posts profit despite rising expenses - but cargo plummets

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • MARAD looks at Merchant Marine "shipboard climate"
  • Cat to power four Carnival LNG-fueled cruise ships
  • Euronav makes two newbuild VLCCs a year younger
  • Spill from grounded Kirby ATB threatens BC clam beds
  • Wartsila to power Mediterranean's first gas-fueled ferry
  • ONR sponsors barnacle busting hydrogel research

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • TraPac planning major expansion of Oakland operations
    Agreement to almost double the size of its existing terminal could come before the end of the month
  • Olympic Ship to get $61m from Norwegian investors
    Investment by unknown consortium hinges on Olympic's ability to make debt restructuring deal
  • UK Chamber can stay with Ecsa despite Brexit, Verhoeven pledges
    Leaving European Union is no bar to membership, secretary-general confirms
  • Hanjin New York arrest sets no precedent for creditors, Ince confirms
    Action solely in relation to casualty claims, says law firm
  • Changing Chinese trade pattern 'to cut need for big boxships'
    Michel Looten says shipping lines will be operated more in shorter trade lanes in future
  • Frontline terminates four VLCC newbuilds at STX Offshore
    Tanker giant to focus on buying resales and on-the-water assets
  • Visa 'train crash' arrives at British seafarer training academies
    International students sent home as Home Office refuses three-year visas
  • Transpacific spot rates hit year high
    Mid-month GRIs prove a success, while there is mixed news for Asia-Europe carriers
  • Global crime at sea shows third-quarter third fall
    Dryad Maritime reports decrease in security incidents but warns of rise in the Gulf of Guinea during fourth quarter
  • Sale and leasebacks help owners ride out storm
    Concordia Maritime chief and others are eager to access alternative methods of financing as dark clouds loom
  • Brics 'to bounce back in 2017'
    Maersk forecasts increased trade between emerging economies
  • Marco Polo pushes back $36m note payment to 2019
    Company will pay 1.5% interest for next three years with a shipyard in Indonesia placed as a security
  • Schedule set for Hanjin Asia-US assets sale
    Potential buyers to be allowed to conduct due diligence, deadlines set for letters of interest and offers
  • Euronav to delay delivery of VLCC pair
    Resale vessels pushed back to first quarter of 2017
  • Size cannot determine our fate, says Yang Ming chairman
    Bronson Hsieh will lead the company to diversify its business
  • CMA CGM picks Michel Delville as new finance chief
    Delville was previously chief financial officer at the Saft Group
  • JES's auditor issues disclaimer of opinion
    Shipbuilding firm's financial statements not in order
  • Swiber to subscribe to Vallianz rights issue
    Move intended to offset outstanding debt owed by Vallianz
  • First Chinese teapot-owned VLCCs start crude shipments
    China's Shandong Landbridge Group becomes first independent oil refiner to own VLCCs
  • Vard buys firm to boost its aquaculture vessel building
    Storvik Aqua acquired for $4.3m
  • Brokers form new group to spur metals derivatives trading
    New group sees opportunities for steel mills and end-users to get involved

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Brazil shipping industry joins forces to amend port law
  • Teamsters union wins elections at two XPO facilities
  • Hanjin collapse hits US import volumes
  • Crowley, Miami airport plan ocean-air transshipment of perishables
  • Hanjin ships head to NY-NJ as lawyers squabble
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates rise on GRI hopes
  • TraPac to nearly double size of Oakland terminal
  • Zim to add Asia service to Prince Rupert
  • High costs, weak demand slice truckload carrier's profit
  • Russia plans new fee for border crossings
  • Liner asset writedowns could top $35 billion
  • Dutch flower traders provide glimpse of Brexit consequences
  • Top Indian port expands program to speed exports
  • Kuehne + Nagel exec: 3PLs shouldn't fear supply chain disruptors
  • Asia-Europe spot rate slide arrested as China holidays end

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Polemis picks up capesize bulker from NYK
    Greek owner believed to have bought SWS built bulker from Japanese firm.
  • Analysts positive on Golar's MLP 'reset'
    Golar's change in payout plan benefits both parent and subsidiary, analysts say.
  • VLCC spot rates continue to edge higher
    Vessel availability dips well below average as spot market continues upward trend.
  • Ocean Yield cuts last ethylene ship in Sinopacific series
    Oslo-listed owner says cancelled newbuilding will not be replaced at another yard.
  • UBS says other owners may delay VLCCs
    Slippage a common tactic anyway, report says, but newbuilding orderbook high.
  • Modern bulker faces Namibia auction
    High court asks for submissions as to why it shouldn't sell off 2009-built vessel.
  • Local investors give Olympic $61m boost
    A maritime consortium is willing to help the Stig Remoy-led company with its restructuring.
  • Sainty Marine warns on bankruptcy
    Chinese yard admits "high possibility" restructuring will fail.
  • Norwegian suffers downgrade on pricing
    Wedbush Securities cuts cruiseship owner to 'neutral' from 'outperform' as signs of market weakness grow.
  • Frontline confirms STX VLCC order axe
    John Fredriksen-led owner will get its money back with funds directed to new investments.
  • Boxship owners must control order appetite
    Shipbroker Affinity says low newbuilding prices should not tempt companies back to yards.
  • ITF: Boskalis' plans disproportionate
    Report issued on behalf of workers' union denounces Dutch dredging giant's job cuts.
  • Layups continue as PSV rates spike
    Steady fixing and removal of ships is boosting earnings in the North Sea.
  • Hanjin Shipping 'contacts buyers' over sale
    Korean owner reportedly taps up Maersk and MSC over disposal of Asia-US operations.
  • Pan Ocean sends large bulker for scrap
    South Korean owner continues its efforts to dispose of 1990s built tonnage.
  • Kirby tug spills oil after sinking
    A small ship owned by US company runs aground off Canada and reportedly leaks fuel.
  • Eidesvik and CGG tear up charter
    Norwegian owner says Viking Vision has been in layup since July.
  • Marco Polo stretches debt maturity date
    Singapore-listed company wins unanimous support for its restructuring plan.
  • Swiber tries to strike Vallianz debt deal
    Restructuring Singapore owner wants to make use of subscription rights in rival's share issue.
  • EMGS cutting staff costs by 20%
    Seismic survey vessel operator wants to reduce expenses as activity falls.
  • Was Georgiopoulos pushed out at Genco?
    Conflicting accounts surface over whether Georgiopoulos left Genco over disappointment with backers or was forced out.
  • CMA CGM names new chief financial officer
    Changing of the guard at French liner giant as Michel Sirat calls time after five years in the role.
  • Manhattan selling bulk of tug and barge fleet
    Weaker demand for Indonesian coal prompts resource company to make asset disposal.
  • Braemar shares hit new 52 week low
    UK shipbroker's stock falls to levels not seen since May 2012 on concerns over poor markets.
  • Bugbee developing a taste for SALT
    Company president continues to vacuum up shares in US-listed Scorpio Bulkers.
  • MMP: Toss AMO's APL Guam lawsuit
    In battle between US unions over containership jobs, MMP says AMO should keep its complaints within union processes.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • K+N lands Belcorp contract
    Beauty and cosmetic products maker Belcorp, which has a sales network throughout Latin America, has hired Kuehne + Nagel to manage its inte...
  • GAO pumps the brakes on mandatory ECP
    A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office is urging the Department of Transportation to reconsider its mandate for electr...
  • Hanjin Shipping assets put up for sale
    The Seoul Central District Court confirmed Friday that it will put up a public notice of sale for Hanjin Shipping's Asia-US network and wil...
  • TraPac to nearly double the size of its Oakland terminal
    TraPac, LLC has reached an agreement to nearly double its marine terminal size at the Port of Oakland. Wilmington, Calif.-based TraPac pla...
  • SCFI surges 9.8 percent
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) rose 9.8 percent since two weeks ago, from a reading of 707.68 to a reading of 776.93. No ...
  • Canada launches $55m rail safety program
    The Canadian government is launching a $55 million program aimed at improving railroad safety across the country, Transport Canada said in ...
  • U.S. import, export prices tick up in September
    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday the price indexes for both U.S. imports and exports in September inched up from the p...
  • Tradepoint Atlantic signs real estate deal with Atlantic Forest Products
    Atlantic Forest Products, a wholesale distributor of building materials, has signed a long-term lease at Tradepoint Atlantic. Tradepoint A...
  • FedEx Freight rolls out new CNG fleet
    FedEx Corp.'s less-than-truckload subsidiary is rolling out a new fleet of trucks powered by compressed natural gas, the company said in a ...
  • CORRECTION: Hapag-Lloyd invests in more reefer capacity
    The Sept. 19 AS Daily news report "Hapag-Lloyd invests in more reefer capacity" incorrectly stated that Haag-Lloyd ordered all 5,750 refr...
  • U.S. lifts more trade sanctions against Cuba
    The U.S. government announced on Friday another round of amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations and Export Administration Regul...
  • U.S. seeks to end China's export restraints on 11 raw materials
    The United States on Thursday asked the World Trade Organization (WTO)to set up a dispute settlement panel to examine and put a final end t...
  • Port of Liverpool gains HGV refueling station
    A new 24-hour heavy goods vehicle (HGV) refueling station is currently being constructed at the Port of Liverpool, Peel Ports Group said Tu...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Crude slips as dollar rises; NYMEX Nov holds above $50/b
    NYMEX November crude settled 9 cents lower at $50.35/b. ICE December Brent settled 8 cents lower at $51.95/b.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Nigeria hands 2016 oil lifting contracts to six additional traders: NNPC
    five new beneficiaries of the oil lifting contracts were Chinese firm Sinopec, India's Hindustan Petroleum Corp, Masters Energy, Sacoil Energy Resources and Strategic Fuel Fund
  • TANKERS: KEY ASIA AFRAMAX FREIGHT UP 24% ON DAY TO THREE-MONTH HIGH
    Platts assessed the key Aframax Indonesia-Japan voyage up 17.5 Worldscale points on the day to w90 basis 80,000 mt
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • INTERVIEW: ExxonMobil gears up to face challenge of new emissions control rules
    To meet new environmental regulations, oil and gas major ExxonMobil was developing additional fuels
  • INTERVIEW: Nasdaq eyes Asia for expanding freight, energy business
  • FUTURES: Oil rangebound as spectre of OPEC deal overshadows US data
  • FUTURES : Crude holds steady in Asia amid mixed EIA stocks data
  • FACTBOX : Russia has history with OPEC, but it's complicated
    Russia, the world's second biggest oil producer behind the US, has said it was ready to join a coordinated output freeze with OPEC
  • Brent-Dubai EFS, rising VLCC rates hamper crude arbitrage to Asia

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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
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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