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February 2, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • ILA automation protest brings Charleston box shop to a 'stand still'
  • Japan's No 2 of Big 3 'K' Line posts US$468.5 million loss over 9 months
  • Cosco sells eight containerships for US$30.8 million scrap value
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 1pc to US$1,041/TEU, off 1.8pc to Med ports
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-West Africa rate US$500/TEU March 1
  • Maersk levies US$50/box as US/Canada-SE Asia peak season surcharge
  • Singapore to discuss Trans-Pacific Partnership with partners after US quits
  • Drewry sees ports and terminal rationalisation best way going forward
  • Brick-and-mortar retail 'Drop Shipping' stands to benefit logisticians
  • HK's U-Freight dedicates itself to fulfilling booming Amazon market
  • Rebound in first half lifts Asia-Pacific airlines' FTKs up 1.8pc
  • AA profits down 66pc but revenue only slips 2.1pc
  • Halifax air cargo up 4.1pc to 33,329 tonnes, mostly Asia-bound lobster

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
  • IWAI to raise INR 1,000 cr. to expand waterways
  • Dubai launches 'Buyer Protection Programme' in India to promote trade & exports
  • APM Terminals Pipavav registers improved net profit in Q3 2016-17
  • Chennai Port registers new single-day record in handling containers
  • Cochin Port enhancing cargo volumes
  • Swan Energy developing LNG import terminal in Jafarabad
  • Lufthansa Cargo hosts more than 160 industry experts in Frankfurt for dialogue with customers
  • Transporters observe token strike
  • Change in tariff value of various oils notified
  • Facilitate exports thru' FTAs & GST, says Fieo President
  • First combined Budget of Independent India boosts infrastructure spending

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Takeover strengthens cross-border LTL/TL services
  • Joining a European club
  • Broad gauge track between Bratislava and Vienna?
  • More potential after outstanding year
  • BVI Airways to launch first US service
  • Women with Drive coming up in one month's time
  • New train links China und Uzbekistan
  • Ireland: multimodal logistics with drone delivery
  • Butler follows Art Torno at AA Cargo
  • New year, new name
  • Port of Barcelona in good shape
  • Fair year for Contship Group
  • K Line changing executive officers
  • Record revenue driven by e-commerce
  • Dubai World Central's cargo traffic almost flat in 2016
  • Record year for Swiss Hupac
  • Iliffe leaves HHL, two successors named

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
  • US terminal operators taking on ballast water fees
  • Shipowners seeking protection from rising political risks
  • CMA CGM and Total sign three-year low-sulphur fuel deal
  • Slow, bumpy recovery seen ahead for container shipping
  • Concordia Maritime cautious about outlook after modest 2016 profit
  • HMM and Tsakos Shipping set up ship management JV
  • Sumitomo HI unveils new tanker orders
  • ExxonMobil to raise capex to about USD22 billion in 2017
  • China road and rail investment improves dry bulk outlook
  • Hyundai HI reports fall in orders in 2016

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
  • Amazon moves to Kentucky as its freight and logistics ambitions grow
  • Another 100+ panamax box ships must be scrapped to boost charter rates
  • Rising demand the engine for air freight market growth in 2016
  • Amateur Hyperloop designers face off on SpaceX's mile-long test track
  • Keith Creel takes top job at CP, is Hunter Harrison set to take over at CSX?
  • K+N raises the standard as it drives toward a full CEIV pharma network
  • Baltic railway used by Graham Greene in a $5bn return

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
  • HII to kick off advance fabrication for CVN 80
  • Lake Assault to build 43 boats for San Antonio River Walk
  • Drewry: Chemical tanker oversupply to continue
  • Total and CMA CGM get set for stricter fuel regulations
  • Kobe Diesel to acquire MHI-MME marine diesel business
  • Baleària orders two more LNG-fueled ferries

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
  • Onassis to buy last Metrostar VLCCs for $81m each
    Tanker deal emerges as group's shipmanagement arm Olympic appoints new chief executive
  • CMA CGM chooses Total for low sulphur fuels
    Company to partner with oil and gas major for low sulphur fuel and liquefied natural gas supply
  • Panamax bulkers earnings soft in most Atlantic and Pacific trades
    Europe transatlantic round voyage drops the most
  • Pangaea buys out Glencore stake in two new ultramaxes
    Oshima-built vessels delivered in January now under full control of US-based operator
  • Florida judge reopens OW Bunker wars
    'Common sense and fairness' demands physical supplier be paid, state court holds
  • GasLog hires ex-Goldman banker as chief financial officer
    Alastair Maxwell expected to join US-listed LNG owner and affiliated partnership in March, replacing Simon Crowe
  • MSC confirms acquisition of Hanjin's TTI interests
    Terminal Investment Ltd takes 80% stake in Pacific port business, while HMM receives remaining 20% share as part of deal
  • EU pushed to ban heavy fuel oil in the Arctic
    Parliament to vote on new resolution that calls for institutions to work on heavy fuel oil ban in the region
  • Navigator issues $100m bond
    New debt compensates current bondholders for early redemption
  • Sumitomo Heavy Industries clinches orders for two vessels
    The group delivered three ships in the three months to December 31, 2016
  • Regulator approves Sembcorp Marine's sale of Cosco Shipyard stake
    Payment arrangements to be completed in first quarter of 2017

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
  • C.H. Robinson girds for US truckload pricing battles
  • APMT Pipavav starts to regain lost volume
  • Chinese New Year capacity cuts deeper amid contract talks
  • US rails under pressure to rejuvenate intermodal
  • MSC seals deal for Hanjin's US terminal stakes
  • Idle fleet to rise post Chinese New Year
  • US shippers to shift to rail from rising truck rates
  • CMA CGM launches first New Orleans service from Asia
  • Indian import tax raises costs, confusion

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
  • ING mulls options after Florida OW decision
    Unlike other cases, ruling upholds physical supplier lien and splits funds recovered.
  • Teekay in upgraded service deal with GTT
    Kenneth Hvid-led owner will receive white glove treatment from membrane maker.
  • Hadjipateras hits optimistic note on VLGC market
    Dorian LPG chief executive says rates have bounced off the bottom quicker than many believed.
  • Excelerate to install second Pakistan FSRU
    George Kaiser-backed regasification specialist to add another unit for Port Qasim.
  • Yantar putting profit into upgrades
    Money left over from 2016 will go towards modernising Russian shipbuilder.
  • Navigator succeeds in $100m bond sale
    Wilbur Ross-backed owner to refinance debt, saving $2m in interest expenses.
  • Two more PSVs taken on term deals
    Mokster and ER Offshore vessels booked by Statoil and Maersk.
  • Energy M&A specialist joins GasLog
    Peter Livanos-backed group appoints Alastair Maxwell as its new finance boss.
  • IPO veteran Karageorgiou becomes new Onassis chief
    Former Globus man George Karageorgiou steps into hot seat at Greek owner Olympic Shipping and Management.
  • Reach Subsea wins 40-day contract
    Oslo-listed offshore owner awarded short-term deal for its 2003-built Edda Fonn.
  • Sanoyas profit halves in first nine months
    Japanese shipbuilder faces tough final quarter as revenue falls.
  • Roger Iliffe leaves Hansa Heavy Lift
    Steve Dawson and Alex Karakassis will take over from outgoing CEO at Oaktree-controlled group.
  • Onassis picks off final two Metrostar VLCCs
    Olympic Shipping believed to have bought the last two tankers in a series of eight Metrostar inked at HHI.
  • CMA CGM signs multi-fuel deal with Total
    French liner giant teams up with oil major as both groups prepare for stricter emission rules.
  • Cook Islands cargoship goes aground
    Taio Shipping's "dream ship" stuck, leaving residents with two smaller vessels.
  • Nordea cuts loan loss to $139m
    Fourth quarter provisions fall at Nordic lender, but annual figure rises.
  • Naikai Zosen pushes up nine-month profit
    Japanese shipbuilder reports improved figures hot on the heels of Wan Hai order.
  • KfW IPEX-Bank volumes hit $17bn
    German bank's lending "normalised" last year after exceptional 2015.
  • LNG bunker vessel primed for delivery
    Truck loading of LNG onto world's first newbuilding to start this month.
  • TEN plots share sale worth up to $40m
    Greek tanker owner brings in Stifel and DNB as agents to handle offering.
  • Bibby Offshore keeps Volstad DSV until 2019
    UK owner says extension deal for Bibby Topaz will grow market share.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
  • NEWS FLASH: Retailers unite against BAT
    A group of more than 100 U.S. retailers and retail trade associations on Wednesday created a new organization dedicated to highlighting the...
  • ARC adds 8th U.S.-flag ro-ro ship to fleet
    American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier Group (ARC)has added an eighth U.S.-flag roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro)ship to its fleet. The ship, formerly t...
  • CMA CGM prepares for new sulfur regulations by inking deal with Total
    Source: VladSV/Shutterstock CMA CGM signs three-year MOU with France's Total. Marseilles-based container shipping company CMA CGM signed an...
  • Port of Long Beach highlights financial strength, flexibility
    Officials at the Port of Long Beach are highlighting the port's flexibility and financial strength as they face challenges presented by cha...
  • Lineage Logistics expands U.S. network
    Bay Grove Capital-backed temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics provider Lineage Logistics, LLC is expanding its U.S. network, ac...
  • Port of Vancouver offers discounts for quiet cargo ships
    The Port of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada is offering discounts for quiet cargo ships, according to a statement from the Vancouver ...
  • C.H. Robinson EPS beat analyst expectations in Q4 2016
    C.H. Robinson's net income for the fourth quarter of 2016 totaled $122.3 million, slipping 3.4 percent from the fourth quarter of 2015, acc...
  • Reuters: Maersk mulls sale of Brazil energy business
    Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. Møller-Maersk A.S. is considering divesting its oil and gas business in Brazil, according to a report fro...
  • Executive Moves: USA Truck, Hansa Heavy and FourKites
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock USA Truck names new CEO and chief commercial officer, Hansa Heavy Lift appoints managing directors, and Fou...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
  • Eni stops sales of bunker fuel from Italy's Trieste: source
    Italian oil major Eni has stopped sales of bunker fuel at Trieste, Italy
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Total signs three-year bunkering MoU with container line CMA CGM
    France's Total has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with container line CMA CGM to supply its ships with a range of fuels and work together on addressing increasingly strict regulations on marine emissions
  • FEATURE: The potential for LNG bunkering -- the 'natural solution' but shipowners yet to be sold
    "I've been looking at this market since 2007, and every year you think this could be it, this is the year. But we're not there yet."
  • Saudi oil minister dismisses concerns over US energy policy: report
    Saudi Arabia has "no problem with the growth of the American indigenous oil supplies," Saudi oil minister Khalid al-Falih said
  • FEATURE: Bunker fuel management to become more complex in future
    Bunker quality issues gain traction due to upcoming IMO global sulfur cap
  • FUTURES 2: Crude drifts lower as market awaits production cut data
  • FUTURES: Crude lower as weaker dollar offsets US stock build

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