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September 22, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL hikes rate US$500-$550/TEU from Asia to Latin America October 15
  • Hanjin rehabilitation 'realistically impossible', says Seoul Central District Court
  • August LA up 1.6pc to 798,932 TEU, Long Beach off 8.9pc to 641,029 TEU
  • Singapore-flagged 2,200-TEUer spectacularly ablaze in Hong Kong
  • Port of Savannah's August container volume up 5pc to 330,846 TEU
  • Logistics International opens 3,500-TEU container depot near Colombo
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO expects more mergers in wake of Hanjin collapse
  • Correction: WSC did not ask for extension of VGM grace period
  • Act now to attend HKTDC workshop on China's 'Belt and Road' scheme
  • Driverless, autonomous ships to become reality in 15 years: NAVTOR
  • United Parcel Service to set up 3D print shop in Singapore by year's end
  • Manila to focus new Bejing talks on trade, investment and infrastructure
  • DHL opens US$2.2 million 1,353-square metre Jakarta airport facility
  • E-commerce to be handled faster at Amsterdam Schiphol with new system
  • Dubai's Gerry's dnata invests US$18 million in Pakistan air cargo
  • Cargolux to focus attention on San Juan's emerging pharma sector

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • ATA Freight receives John Deere Supplier Innovation Award
  • Cabinet approves enactment of Admiralty (Jurisdiction & Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill, 2016, repeal of five archaic admiralty statutes
  • Hanjin asked to return chartered vessels to owners
  • NEMO & EAX combined service to call at DP World London Gateway from early next year
  • Ajay Bhadoo is new VC & CEO of GMB
  • Major Ports see slightly reduced thermal coal handling in 5 months
  • Major Ports to offer heavy discounts to promote coastal movement of RoRo & other vessels
  • New batch of students join JBS Academy for courses in Customs clearance & international freight forwarding
  • Stalwarts of Indian chemical industry pledge support towards building sustainable supply chain with TfS
  • Govt gives go-ahead to merge General & Railway Budgets, advance Budget presentation

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Argentina opens first cargo transfer centre
  • Emission-free EMUs instead of "dirty" diesels
  • JLL president now assuming CEO role as well
  • Investing in workforce, enhancing offers
  • Cooperation in rail research field
  • Sharing headquarters in Paris
  • Checking sanctions lists for better compliance
  • Supporting logistic start-ups in Singapore
  • AA Cargo starts CEIV certification process
  • EU supports multimodal solutions at port of Savona
  • Gebrüder Weiss now in Izmir
  • Step towards better rail interoperability in Europe
  • Port of Savannah launches mid-American arc project
  • Transcontainer bond placed on Moscow exchange
  • Extended headquarters ceremonially opened
  • Leasing contract for first A380 about to expire
  • Waco wins WWG Consolidators as Pakistan member

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Spill case ruling strengthens OPA 90 compensation scheme
  • IUMI 2016: Current market conditions 'not seen for 30 years'
  • Adani Ports expands global footprint with Queensland terminal deal
  • IUMI 2016: Gaps appearing as hull premiums continue to fall
  • Hanjin Shipping's vessels begin docking in Singapore
  • Navig8's former dry bulk team part of new outfit
  • SW Shipping granted early release from receivership
  • IUMI 2016: Cargo insurers struggling with Hanjin exposure
  • DP World wins contract to handle Asia-Australia consortium cargo
  • Oversupply of offshore vessels to extend beyond 2020
  • Indonesia doubles-down on cargo dwell time reduction
  • Wider Panama Canal will deliver greater benefits, but bigger risks
  • Samkang M&T wins USD400 million contract from ISOICO
  • Chang Myung Shipping sells two Capesize bulkers

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Atlas Air shareholders approve Amazon deal despite fears of pilots and ground crew
  • HMM joining 2M alliance may not be a done deal after all, post-Hanjin
  • Major supply chain revamp pays dividends for Unilever across Europe
  • FedEx lifts outlook after buying TNT Express
  • Comment: reducing tension via logistics collaboration in air cargo airlines
  • With cargo theft on the rise, retailers must focus on protecting their goods
  • Lufthansa, Air China sign agreement for China-Europe routes

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Future USS Zumwalt suffers engineering casualty
  • Foss partners with Seattle Maritime Academy
  • Ten-year old Panamax box ship sold for scrap
  • Quantic is ILS subcontractor on Eastern's OPC contract
  • Danish Maritime Days program announced
  • Bisso Towboat takes delivery of ASD tractor tug
  • Royal Bank of Scotland to wind down shipping business
  • Optimar BWMS approval request first to reach USCG

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Panamax bulker earnings creep back up to three-week high
    With capes soaring, charterers may be thinking about fixing panamax vessels instead
  • Demand doubt is sword of Damocles hanging over LNG shipping
    New cargo supply is arriving in waves, but serious questions arise over demand growth and impact on the global fleet
  • Panama ratifies Hong Kong Convention
    Denmark plans to ratify in spring of 2017, but the treaty still lacks adequate support
  • Cash is king in dry bulk market
    Supply and demand is coming into balance, says Pioneer Marine's Khanna at Marine Money
  • Inglorious end to a celebrated era by Royal Bank of Scotland
    Decision to wind down its portfolio underlines buyers' preference towards distressed loans at deep discounts
  • MSI forecasts more scrapping from ballast water rules
    Regulation could alleviate oversupply as owners scrap vessels rather than install costly equipment
  • ILO pledges to look at vessel abandonment database discrepancy
    Move comes after two dozen reported cases in last six months were found not to be listed
  • Chinese lessors likely to be here to stay
    Shipowners seeking more alternative forms of financing as industry slump persists
  • UK Ship Register pushing for Maritime Growth Study implementation
    UKSR chief reports that changes are in place but improvements are still needed
  • Cargo theft gets violent, IUMI hears
    Costs soar as problem gets bigger, insurers told
  • DP World Southampton continues to expand
    Additional yard space added to support SCT 5 and new container handling equipment on order
  • Businesses urge US commerce department to resolve Hanjin situation
    Shippers facing higher fees to pick up cargo and rising freight charges
  • Cape earnings shoot up to $13,153 per day
    Increased loadings from Brazil support rates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Indonesia's trade growth attracts new logistics investment
  • Hanjin failure highlights shortcomings of US chassis system
  • Houston port says Hanjin to pay remaining terminal charges
  • New terminal lease at Virginia clears way for expansion
  • Avoiding another Hanjin won't be easy
  • Trans-Pacific volatility gives NVOCCs opening to gain market share
  • Russia to regulate stevedore pricing
  • US policy brings automated trucks miles closer to reality
  • Long Beach head of infrastructure to be interim CEO
  • FedEx's Smith sees open road for freight growth in Europe
  • CMA CGM short-sea subsidiaries add container capacity
  • Indonesia seeks to further cut container dwell times

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Jones Act tankers entering period of softness
    More ship supply threatening the highest tanker freight rates in the world.
  • MarAd chief: US a maritime nation at risk
    Outgoing MarAd head warns declining US role in shipping poses broader proble
  • Navig8 says no order at Hyundai Mipo
    Group's chemical arm denies reports it has acted on plan to replace lost STX newbuildings at another South Korean yard.
  • Norton: Star Bulk free to buy tonnage
    President says new bank agreements do not include restrictions on growth.
  • Lack of capital to push shipping consolidation
    Governance and scale, along with better fundamentals, needed to attract investors.
  • Bank talks not buys top Diana agenda
    New York-listed owner not the buyer of SWS capesize with debt discussions taking priority, sources say.
  • Georgiopoulos not worried by wet rates
    Market setting itself up for a 'nice winter' after seasonal decline that was no worse than he expected.
  • Dynacom readies for LNG fuelling
    George Procopiou is preparing about half of his suezmax newbuilding tanker fleet for future gas propulsion.
  • Georgiopoulos unworried by tankers
    Market setting itself up for a 'nice winter' after seasonal decline that was no worse than he expected.
  • Trogir yard wins Croatian tanker cash
    Government awards guarantees worth $25m for vessel being part-built for Arctech in Finland.
  • Zhong An seeks cape sales as rates rise
    Double deal in focus amid expectations of further spot market progress.
  • Korean Air approves funding for Hanjin
    South Korean airline will provide $53.9m to struggling compatriot liner company.
  • Ridgebury and Dynacom ships collide
    A vessel controlled by Greek owner hits an anchored ship off Belgium, causing limited damage.
  • Signal tanker makes it out of Libya
    Greek aframax loads cargo from Ras Lanuf; another tanker on its way in.
  • Cokaliong Shipping snaps up Japanese ro-pax
    Philippines owner adds another ferry to expanding fleet; wants more.
  • Sweden to get Kurdish oil after two-year gap
    An aframax owned by Minerva Marine is on its way to Brofjorden to end Kurdish shipment drought.
  • Arrested Hanjin ship making pit-stop
    Hanjin Vienna heading to Vancouver for supplies and new crew.
  • Saade: 'Small companies are going bust'
    CMA CGM's vice-president is looking at possible opportunities arising from Hanjin's woes.
  • Star Bulk closes $50m share issue
    Bulker owner completes new equity deal as part of restructuring.
  • Grounded boxship 'severely damaged'
    Taiwanese authorities working to prevent further pollution from Chinese vessel forced ashore by typhoon.
  • Hanjin Shipping shares hit record low
    Investors rush to sell out of ailing containership and bulker owner.
  • HMM to fill Hanjin's gaps in Europe
    South Korean owner responds to compatriot's collapse by deploying more vessels.
  • Gate LNG bunker berth opens
    Shell-controlled Gasnor's chartered vessel loads first cargo from Dutch terminal.
  • Prisco liquidation plan approved
    US judge finally okays collapsed tanker owner's scheme to share out cash from SCF fleet sale.
  • Grounded boxship suffered 'severe hull damage'
    Taiwanese authorities working to prevent further pollution from Chinese vessel forced ashore by typhoon.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • NCBFAA expresses general support for FMC's NSA rule amendments
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) said it generally supports the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission...
  • UPS beefs up package delivery, 3D printing capacity
    Integrated logistics company UPS said this week it plans to open a new package center in Compton, Calif., and is expanding its 3D printing ...
  • USDA offers aid to improve overseas agricultural import operations
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Wednesday that it's accepting applications for projects in developing countries that improve...
  • U.S. finds dumping of cut-to-length steel plate imports
    The Commerce Department determined that imports of carbon and alloy cut-to-length steel plates from Brazil, South Africa and Turkey are bei...
  • Cass: North American freight market 'persistently weak'
    The North American freight market remained "persistently weak" in August 2016 despite rebounding slightly from the previous month, accordin...
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index rebounds in August
    Domestic truck tonnage jumped 5.7 percent in August 2016 from the previous month, following a revised decrease of 2.1 percent during July, ...
  • FedEx Q1 FY2017 earnings beat expectations
    FedEx Corp. earnings for first quarter of its fiscal year 2017, which ended Aug. 31, beat consensus analyst expectations, according to the ...
  • Blackstone enters $1.5b deal to buy 46 warehouses
    New York-based private equity firm Blackstone Group LP reached a $1.5 billion deal to purchase a portfolio of logistics centers across the ...
  • Executive Moves: Greenbrier, Transervice and Hoyer
    The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., a railroad transportation equipment manufacturer, has named Jim Cowan president of Greenbrier International...
  • Maersk unveils skipped sailings around Chinese Golden Week
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk Line has announced skipped sailings on various services around Chinese Golden Week in order to match network ca...
  • NCBFAA wants importer identification standardization, but has concerns over regulation
    For years, the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) has been asking for standardization around importer ...
  • Port of Long Beach to name interim CEO
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners is expected to formally install Duane Kenagy as the port's interim chief executive officer Wed...
  • Oakland's busiest marine terminal makes night gates permanent
    The Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT), which handles 70 percent of the Port of Oakland's containerized cargo, decided to make...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
  • Total, Ecoslops to develop Marseilles maritime fuel processing plant
    The MOU says the companies will set up a partnership to conduct a detailed study, with a final investment decision expected in 2017.
  • Oil complex strengthens after US crude, gasoline stocks draw
    NYMEX November crude settled up $1.29 at $45.34/b. ICE November Brent settled up 95 cents at $46.83/b.
  • EIA says residual fuel stocks up slightly from last week
    Domestic stocks ended the week at 40.655 million barrels, a build of just 72,000 barrels from last week. Only the US Gulf Coast and US West Coast had builds of more than 100,000 barrels week on week.
  • Libyan oil output jumps to 360,000 b/d as export from Ras Lanuf resume
    This output rise follows news that NOC lifted force majeure at the 360,000 b/d Es Sider, 220,000 b/d Ras Lanuf and 70,000 b/d Zueitina terminals last week.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • REFINERY NEWS: Partial works at Portugal's Sines: traders
  • S&P sees oil prices recovering to just $55/b by 2019 as industry costs fall
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Titan LNG announces development of first LNG bunkering pontoon
    The Titan LNG Flex-Fueler can supply LNG to inland waterway vessels from a fixed location, but can also be navigated to larger sea-going vessels and safely supply LNG while they load or unload their cargo, it said.
  • CORRECTION: TANKERS: NWE-USAC MR rates rise on Colonial Line 1 outage
  • Libya loads first export cargo from Ras Lanuf after clashes
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt fuel oil for Oct 1-3
  • FUTURES: Crude rises on US draw on stocks, higher Japan imports

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