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September 19, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate up 2.4pc to US$966/TEU, soars 22.5pc to Med ports
  • HIT says it faces extra costs, denies gouging in HK to free Hanjin boxes
  • ILA stop, then start lifting Hanjin boxes over royalty fee fears
  • 'Reckless cascading' not shipper gouging causes rates to plunge: NVOCC
  • Hyundai to benefit from Hanjin fall, but charter rates to drop: Drewry
  • APMT raises crane height 33 feet at LA's Pier 400 to handle ULCVs
  • Virginia's box volume surges 7pc to record 235,511 TEU in August
  • Georgia Port Authority launches southeast to Midwest rail freight arc
  • Brexit more painful for UK than EU: Danish Central Bank governor
  • Ocean Insights/Riege Software 'prevents missing cargo tracking events'
  • GAC, Forth Logistics join in Scotland to provide moorings, terminals
  • Dachser names Alexander Tonn as managing director, European Logistics
  • Crew potential, selection, retention HR meeting in London Oct 19
  • Hong Kong to hold Marine Insurance Conference October 24-25
  • Hactl signs agreement to develop Shenyang airport as a major cargo hub
  • Qatar takes on IATA's Cargo-XML to boost cargo management
  • Amazon unlikely to hurt FedEx as sales said to soar to US$13.8 billion
  • Morrison Express starts new service at Rickenbacker to boost efficiency
  • Efficiency, performance boosted at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
  • Boxship newbuildings & demolitions
  • Bureau Veritas playing a key role in pioneering LNG in ship-to-ship bunkering
  • European feeders can benefit significantly from hidden value, says whitepaper
  • Pilotage, towing & mooring survey 2016 underway
  • Shree Balaji Shipping & Projects making its mark as a complete logistics solutions provider
  • Draft Bill of 'Major Port Authorities Act, 2016' uploaded for comments from stakeholders
  • JN Port commences holding yard operations
  • Kandla Port crosses 50 mt throughput in 2016-17
  • Krishnapatnam Port launches Season II of Golden Eagles Golf Championship
  • VOC Port becomes first in India to provide shore power to vessels at berth
  • Customs notification
  • Forex reserves at another new high
  • India's foreign trade: August 2016
  • PM reviews preparedness for roll-out of GST from April 1, 2017

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Funds for Romanian truck lessor
  • Warehouse topped out in Duisburg port
  • Kiel's port prize goes to Mibau
  • Award for road/rail cross-loading system
  • Silver support for automotive logistics conference
  • Exclusive partnership in Europe
  • Northern ports agree to joint investments
  • Hidden value of feeders
  • GPA: rail capacity for 1 million containers
  • Sanden gaining more space for logistics
  • Qatar Airways first to adopt cargo-XML messaging
  • Air X America paving the way for major expansion
  • IAPH elects new VPs
  • Hansa Trustee - another victim of decaying rates

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
  • Canada Pension Plan Investment Board buys into marine insurer
  • Hansa Treuhand boxship fleet hit by insolvencies
  • Singapore temporarily stays creditor action against Hanjin Shipping
  • Australian judge asks Hanjin to address crew payment on arrested ship
  • Unstable outlook for SK Shipping
  • Japan yard orders fall again in August
  • Spot rates on Asia-Med trade up another 22%

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
  • No more cargo overcharging and Hanjin US exports must start to flow, rules court
  • UPS says it will hire 95,000 temporary staff to cover this year's peak season
  • Brexit may be a bonus for freight forwarders, but it could stunt logistics growth
  • Shipowners under pressure as Hanjin charter arrears grow by millions every week
  • Analysis: WiseTech Global - 'a small fish', but swimming strongly
  • Lufthansa Cargo confirms management job losses by year-end
  • Container shipping slump stings German investors
  • VIDEO: jet skier makes splash too close to a containership
  • SEKO Logistics appoints Jim Mikrut to lead its US home delivery division

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
  • Unmanned vessel to demonstrate mine hunting capability
  • Color Line to build world's largest hybrid ferry
  • Austal USA awarded $248.8 million EPF contract
  • Maersk Supply wins North Sea decommissioning contract
  • ALP Striker delivers 309.6 ton bollard pull

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
  • Is New York/New Jersey point of no return for Hanjin Miami?
    Disputes over empties could prevent Conti Holding owned vessel from leaving
  • Container lines report 95% VGM compliance rate - and rising
    Rate has steadily increased since July 1 implementation, with high degree of awareness among supply chain parties, World Shipping Council says
  • Help Lloyd's List direct the way forward for global shipping
    Join Lloyd's List and the IMO secretary-general in an exclusive debate on the way forward for global shipping on September 29 in London
  • Navig8 Chemical Tankers signs SBI sale and leaseback deal
    Owner to recoup pre-delivery yard payments plus $74m for 11-year deal
  • Guest column: Brussels price-signalling decision creates greater legal uncertainty
    European Commission fails to apply antitrust rules and has hampered further remedies
  • Avance sells LNG carrier for $5m under market value
    Ship bought a year ago valued at $18m but sold for $13m
  • Dozens of vessel abandonments not reported to ILO, insurers warned
    Finding comes just months before P&I starts picking up tabs for repatriation and back pay
  • Freight rates in better shape after Hanjin failure
    Rally may not last long as lines bring in extra loaders, predicts one analyst
  • Port of Los Angeles issues $35.2m in green bonds
    August throughput levels second-highest in port's history
  • Global container trade could grow by up to 3.8% by 2020
    Industry needs to temper business expectations, says BCG
  • Port of Long Beach August box throughput falls 9%
    Container volume figures undermined by weaker imports
  • Hong Kong International Terminals unveils Hanjin box measures
    Terminal operator allocates 70 staff to assist affected shippers and forwarders
  • Allcargo chairman seeks to keep momentum going
    Acquisition-savvy logistics operator remains open to further deals

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
  • Larger Panama Canal no guarantee of more Asian cargo for eastern US ports
  • Water resources bill sails through Senate, faces murky waters in House
  • APL to launch new trans-Atlantic service
  • NVOs seek assurance US Hanjin bankruptcy order protects them
  • Drewry: Reefer demand to remain container line bright spot
  • US truckload, intermodal rates drop lower
  • Hapag-Lloyd considers offering premium services
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates hold for second week after Hanjin collapse
  • How technology like Pokémon Go could capture supply chains
  • UPDATED: ILA resumes handling of Hanjin boxes after abrupt stop
  • Australian judge questions Hanjin on crew payments
  • Santos customs officers expand slowdown campaign
  • CMA CGM outsources feeder operations
  • Asia-Med spot rates rise again on Hanjin withdrawal

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
  • Swiber misses payment; claims top $231m
    Cash-strapped offshore vessel owner says it's unable to pay amid judicial management.
  • MR tanker rates from US Gulf see rebound
    Backhaul voyages have been on roll all week, but rates likely near peak levels.
  • ER Schiffahrt linked to capesize sale
    Brokers report that German owner has disposed of three bulk carriers for $20m each.
  • Moody's: Hanjin woes help container rivals
    Tighter supply and better spot rates improves the cash flow of Hanjin rivals.
  • Appeal filed after judge frees Hanjin ships
    Lawyers for creditors asserting the rights to liens on chartered ships challenge decision allowing vessels to leave US.
  • Lawyer: Hanjin boxship being 'held hostage'
    US court told Hanjin Jungil still unable to unload in Long Beach.
  • Ocean Tankers ships held in Yemen
    Authorities in rebel-held port prevent tankers from leaving in payment dispute.
  • Avance sells sole LNG carrier for $13.3m
    Oslo-listed LPG carrier owner offloads 1980-built ship as it looks to improve its liquidity position.
  • EMGS earns Barents Sea seismic pay day
    Norwegian owner to bank $2.1m from selling 3D data to oil company.
  • Five Stars snaps up Korean bulker
    Indian owner linked to Chang Myung vessel for $18.9m.
  • Navig8 finances two Japan newbuildings
    Tanker owner secures debt financing from Credit Agricole as it signs sale-and-leaseback deal with SBI.
  • Navig8 sells and leases back for $74m
    Chemical tanker owner shakes hands with Japan's SBI Holdings, with CA-CIB providing debt financing.
  • Ro-pax must be stabilised before winter
    Only option for listing Kathryn Spirit is dismantling where it lies in Canadian river.
  • Maersk Supply mobilises 10 vessels
    Jorn Madsen-led company signs decommissioning contract with Maersk Oil UK in the North Sea.
  • Vroon fixes out subsea support newbuild
    Dutch owner finds wind-turbine work for new Fujian accommodation vessel.
  • German banks have 25% of global shipping exposure
    Lenders that threw money at owners in the boom times still have portfolios totalling $100bn despite sales.
  • Falklands shipping restrictions could be eased
    Argentina and UK working to open up disputed South Atlantic islands for business.
  • Petrobras charters Oceanica DSV
    Brazilian major takes domestic owner's newbuilding for three years.
  • World Wide PSV says 'tchau' to Brazil
    No more extensions from Petrobras for offshore vessel blocked by local tonnage.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
  • Port of Savannah goes after Midwest cargo with unit trains
    The Georgia Ports Authority is launching a strategic rail initiative aimed at penetrating key markets in the Southeast and Midwest to drive...
  • CEVA to manage Vermeer's European parts distribution
    CEVA Logistics said it has secured a three-year contract to manage the European parts distribution for agricultural and industrial equipmen...
  • Intermodal rate free fall continues in August
    Intermodal rates fell another 2 percent in August 2016 compared to the same month last year, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price ...
  • Truckload rates fall for sixth straight month in August
    Truckload rates fell another 2.8 percent in August 2016 compared with the previous year, the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year decl...
  • Industry groups press for Ex-Im Bank's full operation
    Exporters that rely on U.S. Export-Import Bank financing to secure large international deals are frustrated that the bank's board cannot ap...
  • United, DHL expand San Juan operations
    United Airlines (UAL) and DHL Global Forwarding are expanding operations in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the companies said in a joint statement....
  • Cargolux launches new pharma flights to Puerto Rico
    Cargolux is expanding its cold chain services in Puerto Rico with a new weekly service, the company said in a statement. The Luxembourg-ba...
  • U.S. Ex-Im Bank reenters Argentina
    The U.S. Export-Import Bank said starting Sept. 21 it will resume offering short- and medium-term financing in Argentina after being closed...
  • Special Coverage: Shippers not using duty drawback may be leaving money on the table
    No one likes to leave money on the table, but in effect that's what many American shippers do each year by failing to take advantage of dut...
  • Hotel developer to buy SCPA HQ
    Hotel developer Lowe Enterprises wants to build a 225-room luxury hotel on a five-acre property that currently is home to the South Carolin...
  • Senate passes WRDA reauthorization by wide margin
    The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed legislation that would reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act by a vote of 95 in favor to 3 aga...
  • Commentary: ACE dilemma forces CBP to think big for the future or focus on fixes
    Earlier this week, the executive assistant commissioner at U.S. Customs and Border Protection told a luncheon of customs brokers that the n...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
  • Mexican 3%S fuel oil imports rising on persistent drought conditions: sources
    Cash US Gulf Coast 3%S fuel oil has traded at a premium to the front-month swap, an indication of strength in the physical market, since September 6
  • Russia's SPIMEX says to launch crude export futures trading end-Nov
    The crude futures contract is part of Russia's efforts to set up the country's main Urals grade as a benchmark
  • ANALYSIS: Fuel oil swaps signal bearish VLCC market for 2017
    'Freight indices are at historical lows and people don't think it's going to get better'
  • TANKERS: LR tankers rates on ARA-WAF route at lowest recorded levels
  • First Qua Iboe export in more than two months set for end-Sep: sources
  • TANKERS: Key Asian clean LR rates at year's low on tonnage overhang
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • INTERVIEW: UAE's Gulf Petrochem aims for 10%/year bunker sales growth
    Gulf Petrochem targets further expansion in India, Europe and the Middle East
  • Liners stick to slow steaming on surplus capacity despite Hanjin collapse
    Strategy is here to stay even with lower bunker fuel costs
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Asian landings fall, even as Mideast exports steady
    China saw 16 landings in the past week, down from 22 the previous week, while South Korean landings fell to eight from 12.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
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- 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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