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October 18, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Zim offers Pacific north west service to US and Canada via Prince Rupert
  • Panama tender Corozal call goes out to APMT, Terminal Link, PSA and TIL
  • Only Hong Kong's OOCL and Maersk Line escape Drewry's 'distress' zone
  • Korea's corporate giants Samsung and Hyundai drag down nation's exports
  • Kingston Wharves takes in Liebherr Maritime Crane, biggest in Caribbean
  • ATA economist forecasts continued growth in US trucking volume
  • EU-Canada trade pact provisionally cleared by German top court
  • NYK jointly develops anti-rust agent that reduces costs and workloads
  • Heathrow cargo meet November 22-23 focuses on pharma ground handling
  • Delta's quarterly net profit down 4pc to US$1.26 billion, sales off 6pc
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo signs with Zodiac for 2,000 light weight ULDs
  • Cathay feels pressure from competition from over the border
  • In-house researcher sees good times ahead for Nippon Express after slump

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Asia to Northern Europe spot rates up
  • BCHAA elects office-bearers & managing committee members for 2016-18
  • Consolidation & risk management seen as new industry model for dry bulk shipowners
  • DP World recognised as 'Best Company for Investor Relations, Middle East'
  • Glander International Bunkering boosts its global footprint by merging with Scandinavian Bunkering AS
  • Liberia trials class & statutory e-certificates on ClassNK ships
  • ZIM to offer additional Asia-Pacific North West service
  • Port of Antwerp inaugurates striking new headquarters
  • Stakeholders deliberate on better container traffic movement between Chennai Port & hinterland
  • PSA invests in China's largest inland railway container terminal network
  • Sabari Logistics Solutions partners with DLI for domestic rake movement between Delhi & Chennai
  • Schenker India to handle warehouse operations for Volkswagen Group Sales
  • Exports show signs of revival
  • Govt committed to reducing logistics challenges & facilitating exports
  • Rationalisation of procedures in handling exporters' obligations under EPCG authorisations
  • New batch of Export Import Workshop from Nov. 19

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Austempered ductile iron bulk production launched
  • Next big IPO of Chinese logistics company
  • ATA: Total truck volumes to grow
  • Liberian Registry on its way to e-certificates
  • Emergency delieveries by drones in Rwanda
  • Increasing safety by investing in rail improvements
  • St. Louis 3PL welcomes logistics veteran
  • Yacht for the Gulf
  • Atlas Air extends B737 fleet through conversions
  • Delivering latest Harry Potter all across France
  • New CFO for CMA CGM
  • Investments in rail line through Mississippi
  • Emirates Skycargo now with freighter in Norway
  • Arkas and Seago running REX together

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • MPP ship operator Flinter files for insolvency
  • Bunkering back to normal in South Korea
  • Prepare for years of excess capacity pain, say carriers and analysts
  • Ocean Yield cancels ethylene carrier from collapsed Chinese yard
  • STX O&S needs to cut personnel costs by 50%
  • Ezion Holdings reschedules loan repayments and delays rig deliveries
  • Korean lawmakers want more Seoul support for Hanjin
  • Seorae Sea Merchant Corp seeks bankruptcy protection
  • Mombasa vows to rebuild transhipment volumes

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • SEKO signs on with Alibaba as retailers and forwarders link up to boost e-commerce
  • Hanjin under fire in US court over lack of liability insurance for chassis
  • Overcapacity may hit Caribbean transhipment ports following Panama Canal expansion
  • Hyperloop One nets $50m more investment as first full transport system test looms
  • Consumers trust Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and the post office over Google for drone deliveries
  • President opens new air cargo handling facility in Accra

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • NNS names Mary Cullen VP nuclear propulsion
  • Gateway Dredging takes delivery of TSGI designed towboat
  • Cammell Laird lays research ship keel
  • Havila sells PSV for aquafarming operations
  • TAO-205 oilers to have Rolls-Royce propellers and gensets
  • Another Navy officer pleads guilty in Fat Leonard case

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Venezuela cocaine bust ship appeal refused
    B Atlantic owners left with ruling that standard war risk policies do not cover drug smuggling
  • Golar Power charters FSRU Golar Nanook for 25 years
    Deal will generate earnings of $39m per year for burgeoning new company
  • Cosco Shipping takes stake in Italian port
    Vado Container Terminal set to be a semi-automated facility that can host ultra large containerships
  • Odfjell sells stake in Oman tank terminal for $130m
    Focus is on growth in core markets Houston and Rotterdam
  • US Gulf and South America strength supports handysize bulker earnings
    But European and Pacific markets see little activity
  • Teekay sells last MR product tanker
    Earning power of product tankers in 2016 has not been as strong as last year
  • CIMC warns of net losses ahead
    Terminated SinoPacific Offshore acquisition and weak global economy could mean losses of up to $51.2m for container leasing company
  • International operator sought for new Egyptian box terminal
    Damietta Port Authority looks to global player for proposed second box facility with developer on board
  • HMM eyes Hanjin's Asia-US assets
    HMM currently reviewing the fit and feasibility of an asset purchase
  • Rising bunkers to hit liner operators in third quarter
    Box lines expected to suffer $1.2bn cash flow blow from higher costs
  • Non-payment of hire: a clear message to charterers
    A UK Court of Appeal ruling brings welcome clarity for shipowners facing defaults in time charter hire
  • Rosneft and Trafigura buy Indian oil refinery and port assets for $13bn
    Takeover of Essar Oil includes $2bn for Vadinar oil port in western India and paves way for Russia-India oil flows
  • Nakilat nine-month net profit weighed by operating expenses
    Higher operating expenses outweigh rise in total revenue
  • Profit slumps 91% at Cosco's specialist shipping business
    Weaker performance comes amid dismal shipping market
  • Oldendorff buys eight secondhand dry bulk carriers
    Company has acquired 17 secondhand bulk carriers for delivery over 2016 and 2017 over the past 12 months
  • Maritime UK outlines opt-out clause in Brexit tonnage tax blueprint
    'Menu-based' scheme would let owners pick and chose tonnage tax details
  • Ocean Yield terminates vessel order at Sinopacific yard
    Move comes amid Sinopacific's bankrutpcy proceedings
  • CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering Co deputy manager quits
    Chinese shipbuilder has yet to win any new commercial vessel orders this year, Clarksons data shows.
  • K Line makes adjustments on North Vietnam ro-ro service route
    One of the changes includes an additional sailing per month

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Chassis provider warns of Hanjin sending uninsured equipment on US highways
  • Matthew flooding still slowing truck, rail shipments in North Carolina
  • Low rates cut profits for intermodal trucker J.B. Hunt
  • Authorities blame private terminals for JNPT's import plan problems
  • Virginia ILA official pleads guilty to $1 million fraud
  • DP World invests $50M to develop tube container transport
  • APM Terminals sells stakes in Italy terminals to Cosco, Qingdao Port
  • Used Panamax container ship values plunging
  • Indian public ports accelerate container rail drive to hinterland
  • US forwarders, NVO urged to file Hanjin claims immediately
  • Mombasa vows to rebuild transshipment volumes
  • TPP offers trade boost amid slow growth, economist says
  • No escape from grim liner overcapacity, warn carriers and analysts

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Golar Power deal could deliver value boost
    Analysts say details of first project announcement for Golar LNG joint venture are better than expected.
  • WWS hands PSVs control to Tschudi
    Norwegian owner is left with four idle ships as Dutch firm gets commercial management of two units.
  • Clarksons surveys depth of downturn
    Shipbroking giant's rate index hit record low in August amid some of toughest conditions since financial crisis.
  • Paragon pushes back bond swap deadline
    New York-listed bulker owner taking more time to finish debt-for-equity exchange after just 11.3% agree to sign up.
  • STX axe adds to Frontline firepower
    Analysts say Fredriksen-backed owner now has over $300m to support fleet growth.
  • Clarksons surveys depth of market downturn
    Shipbroking giant's rate index hit record low in August amid some of toughest conditions since financial crisis.
  • VLCC prices tick back to two-year lows
    Pending Metrostar sale to Alafouzos would be lowest price paid for a resale VLCC since 2014, data shows.
  • Sewol salvage could drag on into 2017
    Poor visibility could see massive project exceed target deadline by more than six months.
  • Polarcus teams with TGS on seismic surveys
    Oslo-listed company will jointly develop 3D projects aiming at higher vessel utilization.
  • Bakkafrost buys Havila supply ship
    Restructuring Norwegian owner offloads 2005-built ship into the Faroe Islands.
  • Golar Power strikes first big charter deal
    Joint venture of Golar LNG and Stonepeak locks FSRU into new 25-year agreement in Brazil.
  • Varada VLCC going under the hammer
    Veteran ABG-controlled tanker put up for sale again in Hong Kong.
  • Hyundai Heavy in management reshuffle
    Seoul-listed shipbuilder reveals a shake-up in key leadership positions.
  • Gotland sells share in products tanker
    Swedish owner offloads another vessel as profit falls.
  • Oldendorff adds to bulker shopping spree
    German owner has now bought 17 secondhand vessels in just 12 months.
  • Lindsay Blee expands to Colombia
    Marine fuel broker starts up new partnership with Cartagena-based CI Petrobunkers.
  • Laid-up ro-pax sold at auction
    Polish-built Adriatica I leaves Italian port after three years.
  • Cocaine found in box bound for PIL ship
    Mexican authorities seize more than 100 kilos of drugs hidden in container with electric showers.
  • MMA Offshore shifts West African ships
    Accommodation barge also sold as Australian owner copes with downturn.
  • Liner giants in toll talks with Suez Canal
    Maersk Line, CMA CGM and MSC are reportedly negotiating paying fees in advance to get a discount.
  • Wilson Sons clinches $34m loan
    Brazilian offshore player borrows cash from Santander to buy cranes.
  • Radiant snares second LPG carrier order
    Bangladesh shipyard to construct another gas ship for Omera Petroleum.
  • Hanjin denies contacting Maersk, MSC over assets sale
    Korean owner says it did not reach out to overseas lines regarding the disposal of its Asia-US business.
  • Safaei replaced at NITC
    Surprise shake-up in senior management at Iranian tanker giant
  • Pacific Princess prangs Nice breakwater
    Cruise ship reportedly suffers ingress of water after hitting embankment in French tourist city.
  • Nakilat sees minor fall in third quarter profit
    Long-term charters help world's largest shipper of LNG ride out current market turmoil.
  • Ensco takes four jack-ups out of lay-up
    US driller's ability to reactive drilling rigs a sign that the market "is primed for recovery".

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Port of Zeebrugge to expand ro-ro capacity
    The Port of Zeebrugge has plans to grow its automotive volumes by as much as 40 percent, according to a statement from the port authority. ...
  • Freight Rate Roundup: Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
    Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd issued freight rate increases on various trades. Maersk Line announced FAK rate increa...
  • Airlines ground fire-prone Samsung smartphones
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration put in place an emergency order Oc...
  • ITC begins accepting MTB petitions
    In preparation for the next miscellaneous tariff bill before Congress, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has begun accepting pe...
  • Executive Moves: The Greenbrier Cos. and an international trade law firm
    Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg (ST&R) has hired Steven Brotherton , a respected authority on export controls and economic sanctions, t...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Bunker prices rise in Peru, Ecuador amid delays, cost increases
    High sulfur bunker fuel prices in Peru and Ecuador climbed on Monday as the result of unexpected production delays and pricing decisions at state-run refineries
  • Oil complex weakens as more Iranian crude set to hit market
    NYMEX November crude settled 41 cents lower at $49.94/b. ICE December Brent settled down 43 cents at $51.52/b
  • ANALYSIS: Run cuts likely to spur US crude build, product draws again
    Potential refined product draws will support the oil complex at a time when upward momentum from a tentative OPEC supply agreement has appeared to run its course.
  • European Q3 indicator refining margin falls to two-year low: Total
    Total, Europe's biggest refiner, said the average Q3 margins indicator fell to $25.5/mt ($3.50/b), down from $35/mt in Q2 and $54.8/mt in the third quarter of 2015
  • Maritime crime declined across world's key hot spots in Q3: Dryad
    Piracy incidents in South East Asia, with the exception of Sulu Sea, are at their lowest since 2009
  • Bad weather halts loading at Novorossiisk's Sheskharis oil terminal
    Sources said bunkering operations are also likely to have been affected by the halt to loadings
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Bunker broker Lindsay Blee teams up with Colombian partner
    Bunker fuel brokerage Lindsay Blee has signed a marketing and distribution deal with Colombia-based CI Petrobunkers
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Oil prices rangebound on US rig count, stable dollar
  • FUTURES: Oil prices a tad lower but hold above $50/b

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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