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April 28, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM increases Asia-South Africa rate US$200/TEU from May 15
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-Pakistan/Sri Lanka rate US$100/TEU May 1, May 15
  • MOL hikes Asia-southern Africa rate US$250 per TEU from May 15
  • Containerisation celebrates 60 birthday as box that changed the world
  • Maersk starts direct Cork to Cuba service calling at Mariel port
  • IRISL runs services to Hamburg, Antwerp and Genoa, next to South America
  • Nearest deep water to Panama, Manatee increases box volume 36pc
  • French national rail strike disrupts freight to and from major ports
  • Cass Truckload Linehaul Index on downward slide, falling 0.6pc in March
  • Port Elizabeth's Maher container terminal to be sold by Deutsche Bank
  • Hiab to beat on-road load handling with interoperability connectivity
  • Kalmar to deliver 9 diesel-electric straddle carriers to Hamburg
  • Drewry air cargo index upticks 0.3pc, bringing cheer to unhappy sector
  • Hactl wins gold at Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence
  • Uzbekistan Airways to begin cargo Navoi-Tehran flights with Korean Air
  • India mulls allowing importing planes of up to 18 years for regional flights

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • A crucial trigger point for container shipping seen looming in 2016
  • Importance of anticipating market changes in shipping stressed
  • MOL inaugurates maiden CIS service vessel at JNPCT
  • India restricts some imports from China
  • DP World Nhava Sheva carves path towards a bright future for school & college students in Uran
  • Feeder service to Colombo commences from Kakinada Container Terminal
  • JN Port's NSIGT berths 2nd longest, deepest vessel
  • Significant rise in Major Port modernisation projects approved so far in 12th Five-Year Plan
  • Ministry aims at doubling road construction

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Food logistics specialist favours the railway
  • Europa's sizzling pact for BBQs
  • Longer trains and high utilisation rate
  • Swedish Orient Line on track
  • More important role for Polaris in Mississauga BoT
  • Agility publishes CSR report 2016
  • Earnings up despite shrinking revenues
  • Virgin Atlantic re-introduces daily cargo flights to Chicago
  • New berth for Cuxhaven
  • Baca welcomes four new governors
  • Under starter's orders: 24 hour breakdown service
  • Helmswoman replacing Peters at HHLA
  • Etihad adds regional maindeck capacity
  • PD Ports splurging out on hoisting gear
  • "Happy" drinks from "Spirit Valley"
  • CKYHE reshuffling Asia-US east coast services
  • Asian cargo volumes remain soft after Lunar New Year

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Scorpio Tankers buoyant amid strong product tanker market
  • Hamburg forwarders laud infrastructure plans
  • Pirates target crew off West Africa
  • Euronav 'strongest' quarter fails to boost share price
  • Great Eastern re-works Kamsarmax order at Jiangsu
  • Growing public demands will test salvage sector, warns expert
  • South Korea urges its businesses to seek Iranian offshore work
  • Hyundai Glovis' first quarter profit up over 48% year on year
  • Hanjin Shipping sells its last stake in H-Line Shipping
  • Concordia Maritime upbeat after strong start of year
  • Seoul unveils plan to save shipping lines and shipbuilders
  • Avance Gas optimistic for VLGCs despite dip in profit
  • Market prepared for Sete Brasil bankruptcy, says investment analyst
  • CKYHE confirms alliance until March 2017
  • CSSC (HK) Shipping obtains financing for six Newcastlemaxes
  • Tanker blaze injures two crew off Indonesia

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Seaspan has 'no worries' Hanjin will default on charters; while HMM wins some rate cuts
  • ITF and IMEC invest $3m to support maritime training in Ukraine
  • Call for mediation as pilots' dispute with Atlas Air management over contracts escalates fast
  • Haiti makes new bid to find an operator interested in developing port of Cap Haitien
  • Amazon opens first Colorado facility - development in Denver next?
  • Virgin Atlantic appoints Ryan Ellis new head of GSA management
  • Kenya's Astral Aviation set to introduce commercial delivery by drone
  • Toyota's 'quake-proof' supply chain that never was

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Third EBDG designed ATB barge joins Harley fleet
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding starts fabrication of DDG 121
  • PSV newbuild being transformed into expedition yacht
  • Ecuador crewboats built with Incat Crowther design and kit
  • KBB to present new turbocharger solutions at CIMAC
  • ABS reports another year of strong performance
  • Lloyd Werft Group: new player in mega cruise ship market

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Port of Portland holding contest as part of anniversary celebration
  • Association of American Railroads releases weekly traffic numbers
  • V.Ships Offshore nets deal to manage SURF/IMR vessel
  • Gener8 Maritime takes delivery of new 'Eco' VLCC tanker
  • Diana Shipping extends charter for Panamax dry bulk vessel CLIO

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Royal Bank of Scotland toppled as largest lender to Greek owners
    Petrofin survey identifies Credit Suisse as new top banker to Greeks in overall tighter lending market
  • Yang Ming president dies, aged 59
    Companies mourns loss of Hermann Yu , 'a highly capable person with vision'
  • Product tanker rates soften, but pockets of strength hold out
    Market participants anticipate demand upswing and new inquiries, oil products glut building up gradually
  • Navios Midstream grows first-quarter profit
    Strong VLCC market brings $1.7m from profit-sharing
  • Weak spot rates weigh on Avance Gas quarterly results
    Pure player suffers as VLGC bull runs appear over
  • Operating loss lies beneath Polarcus restructuring profit
    Revenues slide as seismic market competition remains high
  • Ocean Alliance poised to dominate transpacific trades
    New alliance would outstrip 2M in the world's two biggest trade lanes, says Alphaliner
  • New LNG investment decisions 'could take 10 years'
    Low crude prices are discouraging investment
  • Idle box fleet figure creeps upwards
    More than 4% of containership capacity is in lay-up
  • CKYHE to exploit expanded Panama Canal for US east coast services
    Alliance will employ 49 ships of up to 8,500 teu on route
  • Euronav first-quarter profit rises 40% on strong market and lower costs
    Updated: Paddy Rogers eyes expansion, undaunted by recent falls in VLCC rates
  • POSH secures $167.5m long-term charters for eight vessels
    Singapore-listed POSH says contract was awarded by Middle Eastern national oil company
  • Malaysia's TNBF awards contract of affreightment for coal shipments
    Contract worth $537m signed with four Malaysian shipping units
  • Keppel deems $170m provision for Sete Brasil rigs as 'sufficient'
    Singapore-listed Keppel stopped work on the Sete Brasil rigs last year
  • Viking Offshore & Marine appoints new chief executive and chief financial officer
    Former chief executive to remain at company as senior advisor to board of directors
  • Digitalisation will hit marine insurers 'like tsunami', Peermohamed warns
    Norwegian Hull Club chief sees improved efficiency and simplified processes
  • El Faro voyage data recorder located during second NTSB search mission
    Retrieving VDR to help with further investigation is the next step

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • California senate proposes port equipment tax break
  • Oakland cold storage provider expands with port
  • Hub improves intermodal volume outlook after high profits
  • LaGrange to retire as New Orleans port CEO, successor named
  • Potential merger puts Hapag-Lloyd on negative credit watch
  • Ocean Alliance would be largest in east-west capacity
  • JNPT shippers urge authorities to step in to improve cargo clearance
  • Idle box ship fleet shrinks slightly
  • Deutsche Bahn starts Schenker IPO move
  • Lower transport rates bolster C.H. Robinson's first-quarter profit
  • Shippers await short-haul rail option to LA-LB ports
  • Dimensional pricing? Get used to it, LTL CEOs say
  • CKYHE Alliance isn't going anywhere right away

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • New mission required to recover El Faro VDR
    Investigators will have to wait to find out whether device has answers to the mystery of ro-ro's sinking.
  • Seadrill sells off SapKen stake
    John Fredriksen-led firm seeks liquidity as debt talks continue forward.
  • DryShips pays just $67m to related parties
    More than $8m in S&P commissions among charges paid to CEO George Economou, but total declines from last year.
  • RBS loses Greek shipping crown to Credit Suisse
    Research shows state-backed lender is no longer the dominant lender to Greek shipowners.
  • DryShips lenders declare debt in default
    UPDATE: Auditors express concerns about ability to continue amid covenant breaches and unpaid loans.
  • Avance keeps door open for consolidation
    Christian Andersen extends open invite for talks as US exports to Asia keep his view upbeat.
  • Greek ministry 'surprised' by listing
    Water influx on the Panagia Tinou occurred half an hour after specialist inspection.
  • Navios Midstream edges up earnings
    Greek VLCC owner boosted by arrival of two new ships, albeit at lower rates.
  • Samudera books lower revenue and profit
    Weaker contribution from Indonesian owner's diversified fleet hurt its top and bottom lines.
  • Arkas Line behind boxship purchase
    Turkish owner adds former Chinese vessel to its fleet as it teams up with Seago.
  • Ferry flooded in German shipyard
    Wega II partially submerged after sudden water ingress.
  • Sembcorp profit halved due to oil crisis
    Singaporean shipbuilder sees first quarter earnings fall by 48% as rig building slows down.
  • Scorpio Tankers first quarter results in line
    New York-listed products tanker owner matches Street forecasts in opening three months of 2016.
  • Rodgers: Prices support more deals
    Euronav boss says lower asset values are a positive for the company.
  • Tanker with Libyan crude barred from Malta
    Elektrans ship not authorised to enter port in row over oil cargo.
  • Hapag-Lloyd on negative watch at S&P
    Ratings agency outlines negative implications of potential merger with UASC.
  • AHTS rates crash back to earth
    Tonnage builds in North Sea ports as market takes turn for the worse.
  • Troubled WWS books quarterly profit
    Norwegian PSV owner returns to black but still faces financial difficulties.
  • Death ship unsold at French auction
    Ocean Jasper unwanted after 2007 accident that killed trawler skipper.
  • Chappell cuts Capital after payout sliced
    Analyst says move to the sidelines given owner's reduced payout.
  • BW LPG in sale-and-leaseback deal
    Oslo-listed owner puts pen to paper with Nissen Kaiun for the charter of three VLGC newbuildings.
  • ABS grows classed fleet by 5% in 2015
    US class society's total tonnage surpasses 230m gt.
  • Hanjin Shipping cashes in H Line chips
    Share in venture with Hahn & Co added to the line of asset disposals by South Korean owner.
  • Cammell Laird set for job losses
    UK shipbuilder could lay off 98 workers despite landing big new contract.
  • Seacor starts 2016 with bigger loss
    New York-listed owner takes a hit from the tough offshore market but boosts tanker revenue.
  • Cosco Pacific aided by mega merger
    Hong Kong-listed port group sees bottom line rise in first three months of the year.
  • Nordea's shipping loan losses rise
    Nordic bank reduces overall figure in first quarter, but marine performance worsens.
  • Euronav in the money in first quarter
    Tanker owner confident on the market, suggesting orderbook can be absorbed.
  • CKYHE rejigs US runs with 49 ships
    Boxship line's restructuring follows European reorganisation in March.
  • Seasonal slowdown hits Avance Gas
    Oslo-listed LPGC player sees profit chopped in half as revenue plunges in Q1.
  • Drewry downgrades Orient Overseas International
    A further fall in contract rates predicted during the second quarter following weak start to 2016.
  • BW and Hoegh tipped for Singapore FSRUs
    Hong Kong has also emerged as a potential user of floating technology to import natural gas.
  • Keppel comfortable with Sete Brazil provisions
    Singapore rig builder says it will continue to monitor situation with its advisers to best protect its interests.
  • Sky's the limit for new container storage facility
    Company thinks out of the box when it comes to storing empty containers in land scarce Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Port of New Orleans's LeGrange to retire next April
  • SCPA: Let ports provide VGM data
  • CKYHE restructures Asia-U.S. East Coast service network
  • Panama Canal to select first neopanamax ship for transit this Friday
  • Pasha to import cars through San Francisco
  • 24-hour strike action to impact UPS hub in Cologne
  • NTSB locates El Faro's 'black box'
  • C.H. Robinson increases income despite decreased revenues
  • Executive Moves: Satellite Logistics Group and Integrity Logistics
  • Heartland Express sees Q1 profits tumble
  • Marten Transport's net income falls 19.6% in Q1
  • Carriers look to tamp down shipper concern over certifying container tare weights
  • Ryder manages growth story
  • Commentary: Time to heed Foltz's call for terminal utilization
  • South Korea vows more steps in revamp of ailing shipbuilders
  • U.S. trade deficit in goods plunges to 1-year in March
  • CN continues to grow profits in tough rail environment
  • North American freight market a mixed bag in March
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index falls 'back to earth' in March

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Singapore's Equatorial Marine Fuel Management buys barges from Golden Lights
    Barges bought for marine gasoil operations.
  • IFO 380 CST 3.5%S Balboa assessment hits five-month high
    Strong competition for business was reported on both sides of the Panama Canal.
  • HSFO arb from NWE to Med seen opening in next week or two: traders
    The pool of Mediterranean supply has also been restricted by lower exports from Russia.
  • Panama Canal to hold lottery to pick first vessel to transit expanded waterway
    Earlier this month, the ACP had started taking reservations for Neopanamax vessels effective June 27.
  • Oil complex settles higher despite oversupply concerns
    While the durable goods data often vacillates, the data likely undershot most analysts' expectations.

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