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September 21, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Court tells Hanjin to return chartered ships to owners to cut costs
  • CMA CGM starts training scheme in Abidjan for future African executives
  • Cosco Shipping Ports August volume rises 7pc to 8.2 million TEU
  • HK shippers glad boxes are moving, but unhappy about HIT's Hanjin fee
  • US to enforce own ballast water rules, not those of the UN, says USCG
  • Terminal operators adapting to tough box shipping market, says Drewry
  • North American rail freight down 6.9pc in first 36 weeks
  • US spot market for truckload freight throughput increases by 11pc in August
  • Davies Turner apprenticeship scheme held for 7th successive year
  • Matson raises US$200 million in bond sale to finance fleet renewal
  • Human Rights at Sea eLearning course fosters closer relations among crew
  • Hyderabad airport seeks restraining order on Menzies Aviation Cargo
  • St Louis freight value expected to increase 74pc in 30 years
  • AirX takes stake in Via Airlines, enters air cargo charter market
  • Boeing forecasts China will order 6,810 new planes over 20 years
  • Finnair turns to Slush to find start-ups to share digital transformation

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
  • FEDSAI calls for review of DGS Circular on shipping line charges
  • APSEZ enhances operational foothold
  • CMA CGM enters new African development phase
  • DP World engages thousands of employees for global green initiative
  • Tourism Secretary reviews progress of Cruise Passenger Facilitation Centre project at Chennai Port
  • CONCOR celebrates Customer Day 2016
  • HTOA elects new Executive Committee

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Major project - with brakes on
  • USA: award for rail respond application
  • Handover at Trans-o-flex
  • Green light for rail spur in Brazil
  • OPDR opting for Lombardy
  • Expansion in 's-Heerenberg business park
  • Speeding up rail container registration
  • Messina Line fine-tunes pricing
  • Canadian Ports Association banks on experience
  • Swiss Post investing in sorting facilities
  • Africa: bimodal rail service for door-to-door solution
  • TIA selects chief of staff
  • GSF calls for price transparency on a global scale
  • Japan supports new hub in Mombasa
  • Pact brings NE China hub plan a step closer

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
  • US receives first application for ballast water certification
  • Aurora LPG shareholder choice: sell out now or face pain later
  • IUMI 2016: Hull sector told to plug the premium leaks
  • No supply-demand balance in the near future, say analysts
  • IUMI 2016: Container ship fire threat needs to be addressed
  • Nautilus union attacks Boskalis redundancy plan
  • Crisis may change ownership of Norwegian offshore services companies
  • Otto Marine delisting, privatisation certain
  • Chinese owner agrees to pay USD30 million settlement for Great Barrier Reef grounding
  • HIT defends role in Hanjin container retrieval
  • HNCC orders second chemical tanker from Dae Sun
  • Imports from Australia drive up China's LNG growth
  • Shipowners try to offload returning Hanjin ships
  • Vard strategy to lift 2020 turnover back to recent years' USD1.57 billion

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
  • Feeder operators forced to revamp schedules and alliances after Hanjin collapse
  • Outlook for panamax owners even darker as youngest ever boxship is scrapped
  • Future Fund, QIC and China's CIC Capital buy port of Melbourne
  • Comment: brewers must adapt supply chains to the shift in drinking habits
  • FOB vs FCA and how the Hanjin bankruptcy can still screw you
  • Cargolux's Reich starts new venture in Zhenghzou, as Zehren replaces Holt
  • Unilever stays top of Gartner supply chain best 15 in Europe
  • The end of the automotive supply chain

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
  • Korea seeks diplomatic help in sorting out Hanjin mess
  • Conrad to build crane barge for USACE
  • ABS updates ballast water treatment guide
  • Rolls-Royce wins first naval order for Enviroship design
  • How Incat Crowther fit more ferry into 48 m
  • Transport Commissioner to speak at European Shipping Week
  • DOF Subsea to sell Skandi Santos

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
  • Hanjin terminates contract of Navios Holdings capesize ship
    Termination marks the beginning of an arduous process for shipowners with exposure to Hanjin
  • Seanergy eyes German capesize pair
    Claudia Restis-backed owner closes in on two vessels, not three as brokers have conjectured
  • Gulftainer opens up new warehouse at the Port of Canaveral
    Port plans to expand its container terminal capacity from 200,000 teu to 750,000 teu
  • Oakland makes night gate programme permanent
    Decision follows successful three-month trial period
  • Globus cuts second-quarter losses
    Greek bulker owner remains 'cautious and guarded' despite uptick in rates
  • Confidentiality could be new peril for insurers, IUMI warned
    Inadvertent disclosure could mean civil or even criminal penalties, Clyde & Co partner argues
  • Latest York Antwerp Rules welcomed at IUMI
    Compromise deals should cut exposure by several percentage points
  • Idling and scrapping could be Hanjin silver lining
    Line's crisis may benefit boxship industry in longer term, executives claim
  • Supramax bulker earnings stabilise at lower levels
    Long tonnage lists see rates slide, although pockets of positivity emerge from South America
  • Hanjin customers shifting to rail and air due to ocean backlogs
    Forwarders including DHL and Schenker report rising demand for rail solutions from Korea
  • Indian box trade posts double-digit growth
    Imports and exports on the up as the world's fastest-growing economy continues to go from strength to strength
  • Shipping and nothingness: IUMI ponders 'sufficient manning' of unmanned ships
    Autonomous vessels raise big questions of jurisprudence, conference told
  • Tanker hopes dashed at Libya's Ras Lanuf port
    First crude loading at port since 2014 halted as fighting breaks out
  • Akastor to establish partnership with Mitsui
    Joint venture to purchase subsea equipment support vessel Skandi Santos
  • BW finally swoops to buy Aurora LPG
    BW shows its hand at last, making an offer to buy Aurora following frenzied speculation over the end-game
  • West African VLCCs lifted by return of Nigerian crude
    Increased business causes spot rate to rise in Atlantic
  • Korean authorities identify total of nine 'safe haven' ports for Hanjin ships
    Shipping line negotiating for more 'hub' ports for Hanjin vessels to unload cargoes
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 5,750 reefers to target South America market
    Box orders to go with five 10,500 teu newbuilding vessels
  • Asian sea robbery incidents down 64% in Jan-Aug period
    Sharp drop sees the fewest incidents in five years
  • Otto Marine all set to delist from Singapore bourse
    Remaining shareholders have until September 30 to accept the exit offer
  • Second time is the charm for Navios Holdings
    Company to buy back preferred shares and debt securities with proceeds from new $70m facility

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
  • Houston port allows pickup of Hanjin import boxes
  • FedEx 'doubles down' on TNT integration, boosts revenue
  • FMC's Doyle: Commission helping shippers through Hanjin mess
  • First Hanjin ship to call US East Coast port since bankruptcy
  • US for-hire truck tonnage rises, but how far?
  • Oakland terminal operator makes extended gate hours permanent
  • Heavy haul trucking companies combine, expand US network
  • Thorco, United Heavy Lift form joint venture
  • PSA Singapore outlines Hanjin cargo recovery costs
  • Hanjin ships stranded off Canada for two weeks flummox shippers
  • Biggest Indian port seeks tariff hike to fund expansion
  • Overcapacity expected to plague container lines for years

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
  • Aegean Marine renews $1.25bn in credit
    Most banks stay on with Peter Georgiopoulos-led bunkers supplier a day after major shareholder exit closes.
  • DB: Navios Holdings restructuring 'likely' but not soon
    Analyst says Angeliki Frangou-led shipowner has ample time under bonds.
  • Eagle pulls the plug on Navig8 lawsuits
    US bulker owner ends litigation in New York and Connecticut over pool withdrawal.
  • Navig8 at Mipo for STX substitutes
    London-based group returns to South Korea for series of newbuildings.
  • Hanjin arrest claims go to appeals court
    Group of Hanjin Shipping creditors take appeal to US court of appeals after district judge's refusal.
  • Second time's a charm for Navios loan
    New intra-group facility seen as fair by analysts tracking New York-listed divisions.
  • Rescue boat drill claims second life
    Filipino seafarer dies two months after accident on Norwegian Breakaway cruiseship.
  • Fesco profit drops in first seven months
    Restructuring Russian containership owner also reveals fall in revenue and volumes so far this year.
  • UACC loses two top executives
    Per Wistoft and Mathieu Philippe quit chemical tanker owner - but resignations not linked.
  • Analysts back BW LPG bid for Aurora LPG
    Respected analysts across the Norwegian capital come out in favour of VLGC consolidation move.
  • Crew saved from sinking cargoship
    Veteran vessel capsizes off Turkey after springing a leak in the engine room.
  • Maersk: India a silver lining in global trade
    Danish conglomerate praises India for growing despite liner shipping's headwinds.
  • Sino-Global looks to diversify more
    A new mobile-based platform is among the alternative solutions for New York-listed shipping agent.
  • Farstad shuts down office in Melbourne
    Oslo-listed company cuts half of its Australian workforce as it concentrates operations in Perth.
  • BW LPG to table Aurora LPG offer
    Transpetrol backing for deal that evokes memories of famous Bergesen swoop.
  • Akastor teams with Mitsui for offshore buy
    Rokke-controlled company's new venture with Japanese trader makes first move as it snaps up Dof ship for Brazilian work.
  • Dae Sun adds another HNCC tanker
    Korean yard seals deal for second ship with domestic owner.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
  • INTTRA's new EMEA president focuses on digital transformation
    Six languages, experience with two of the biggest liner carriers, and two of the biggest forwarders in the world. It's hard to beat the cre...
  • CRST appoints chief operating officer
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based trucking company CRST International has appointed Hugh Ekberg asgroup president and chief operating officer. Ekbe...
  • GT USA adds warehouse capacity at Port Canaveral
    Gulftainer USA (GT USA) has leased a 40,000-square-foot warehouse from Port Canaveral near its new container terminal to meet the needs of ...
  • DHL Express strengthens presence in Indonesia
    DHL Express opened the Jakarta Gateway 530 today at Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The 2 million euro (U.S. $2.2 millio...
  • NRF: Hanjin bankruptcy causing 'widespread disruptions' to supply chains
    The recent bankruptcy of South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping is causing "widespread disruptions" to supply chains across the country...
  • Regulators order new environmental review of Albany crude terminal
    New York state regulators will require an entirely new environmental review of crude oil terminals at the Port of Albany, according to a st...
  • UPS sued for alleged illegal cigarette deliveries
    UPS Inc. is facing a federal lawsuit in New York over alleged illegal cigarette deliveries that could cost the company as much as $872 mill...
  • CLARIFICATION: CEVA to manage Vermeer's European parts distribution
    Additional information has been provided to American Shipper by Vermeer, which clarified that CEVA is not overseeing ocean shipments from V...
  • FedEx increases prices for 2017
    FedEx Corp. said Monday its subsidiaries - FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight - will increase shipping rates effective Jan. 2, 2...
  • API panel to dive into logistics system integration
    The use of application programming interfaces (APIs) in the transportation and logistics industry has garnered much attention in the last y...
  • Investment group lands 50-year lease at Port of Melbourne
    Investment group the Lonsdale Consortium has acquired a 50-year lease to operate the Port of Melbourne in Australia for $9.7 billion Austra...
  • OL International opens office in South Africa
    OL International Holdings has opened a new office in Duban, South Africa to expand its non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC) services...
  • Special Coverage: The application of technology in ocean freight
    For an industry known for being full of wise, old heads and grizzled veterans, there sure seems to be a lot of young faces making waves in ...
  • Executive Moves: Unishippers, TIA and Wabash National
    Unishippers Global Logistics has promoted its president, Kevin Lathrop , to chief executive officer. Former CEO Dan Lockwood will become th...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
  • Houston IFO 380 CST flipped to premium over New Orleans IFO 380 for third time this year
    Houston IFO 380 to $7/mt premium over the same product in New Orleans, its highest since July 14, when it was $3/mt
  • Jet deliveries from Europe to Cuba could mark start of new trade flow
    A 30,000 mt jet cargo was heard fixed this month from Gibraltar to Cuba, loading on September 3, with a second vessel heading to Cuba carrying 32,000 mt of jet fuel from Sonatrach's Skikda refinery in Algeria between September 17-19, market sources said.
  • Ukrainian diesel fuel prices drop 3.3% after Russia resumes supplies
    "We expect prices to continue falling as Russian diesel fuel supplies increase," a trader said. "It should not take long for prices to go down to the same levels as before the supply shutdown."
  • Hanjin box ship detained over bunker payments
    The Panama ship arrest is in line with other bunker payment-related detentions of Hanjin-operated ships in Vancouver, Canada and Sydney, Australia.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • First Kirkuk crude since June 2015 to load from Turkey's Ceyhan
    BP has been approaching shipowners with a Ceyhan-Mediterranean cargo loading September 27-29, and shipping sources who have seen the cargo said the grade to be loaded is Kirkuk.
  • Chile's Antofagasta port closed by rough seas
  • CORRECTION UPDATE: Minor fire at Ras Tanura oil terminal 'fully contained': Saudi Aramco
  • Bunker supplier Adani targets volume growth at India's Mormugao
    Adani's chief operating officer, Rahesh Mohata, said the company was expecting a "rapid expansion of volumes to be lifted in Mormugao".
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • ANALYSIS: Major hurdles for OPEC freeze deal; No decision seen in Algiers
    Speculation has roiled prices
  • FUTURES: Crude lower on record Saudi production, Venezuela remarks
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC sells 35,000 mt 380 CST HSFO for Oct 1-3

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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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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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