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August 8, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL back in black with US$53.6 million H1 profit ahead of Cosco merger
  • Asia-Europe carriers on track for high volumes and profit
  • ZIM wins second quarter Asia-Med on-time joust, says SeaIntel
  • Slip in schedule reliability of top 18 global carriers
  • Matson quarterly profit up 33pc to US$24 million as revenue rises 9.5pc
  • Idle ships to rise to 1 million TEU as newbuilds enter market
  • DSV profit up 122.8pc to US$118 million as revenue rises 7.5pc
  • I-55 bridge inspections over Des Plaines River to cause lane delays
  • Seaboard Marine boosts US-Latin America services to tap new trade
  • K+N to run distribution centre for Unicomer in Colon Free Zone
  • Vodacom COO Vuyani Jarana to revive loss-making South African Airways
  • Atlas Air quarterly profit up 88pc to US$39 million
  • Natilus notes interest in building 2-10 ton air freighter drones

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 7, 2017
  • Capt. Somesh Batra appointed Honorary Consul of Portugal in Mumbai
  • CMA CGM launching direct service linking Morocco & Algeria to the Black Sea
  • ICS publishes new personal training & service record book for seafarers
  • Indian Register of Shipping gains major recognitions from US Coast Guard & European Union
  • MOL demonstrates used-car export business mode
  • OOIL Chairman sees slow & steady recovery in first half from tough market conditions
  • SCFI spot rates down
  • Smart shipping to take centre stage at international shipowning & shipmanagement summit
  • Total Transport Systems has a grand listing on the NSE
  • BRICS Summit & dangerous goods restrictions in China
  • Chabahar port could commence operations by 2018, says Nitin Gadkari
  • European Commission clears acquisition & joint control over PSA DGD by TIL & PSA
  • Palm sludge oil imports add to Kakinada Container Terminal's volumes

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 7, 2017
  • Different approach needed to prevent migrant deaths in the Mediterranean
  • Ship manager E.R. Schiffahrt plots comeback
  • Shipping recovery, offshore challenges hit European banks
  • OOCL posts first half profit
  • Essar to build Mozambique coal terminal
  • South Korean lines to sign consortium MOU on 8 August
  • COSCO Shipping International sinks deeper into red, scrapped six bulkers
  • Hyundai Glovis to pursue M&As as government targets chaebols

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 7, 2017
  • OOCL needed cash and the 'weight' of Cosco to challenge the mega-competition
  • Agreement with Atlas Air gives Nippon Cargo the runway to new markets
  • Agility gets a lift from profitable first half, but $95m payout after US lawsuit looms
  • The Jones Act: protected by powerful interests and causing insane traffic jams
  • Leon Black's Apollo Global sued over alleged CEVA fraud
  • Dock workers at port of Long Beach injured in chemical spill

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 7, 2017
  • Mystic Cruises picks Rolls-Royce solutions for expeditionary cruise ship
  • MV Werften hands over first of four for Crystal River Cruises
  • Drewry sees oversupply ahead for chemical tanker market
  • Master fined after failing NZ breathalyzer test, big time
  • Russian trawler duo to have Wartsila engines, propulsion systems
  • Marine Jet Power names Philip Gibson Director of Sales - Americas
  • ICS publishes new edition of seafarer's record book
  • Newport News awarded $36.4 million CVN 69 contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 7, 2017
  • There's a scary elephant in the room
    Why isn't the LISW 2017 events calendar covered with a rash of Brexit-blessed opportunities?
  • July hottest month for new bulker orders
    Privately owned Greek entities top the list for newbuilding orders, followed by Chinese and Turkish as dry bulk rates recover
  • The Pacific playground for autonomous vessels
    Australia allows unmanned ships in its waters, adding to the northern European cluster
  • NAT seeks to diversify financing structure after second-quarter loss
    Suezmax specialist faces capital expenditures of $116m in newbuilding deliveries in July-December
  • First-half trade volumes show signs of recovery
    Asia-Europe trade up 5.2% in first six months of 2017, as transpacific traffic grows at near double-digit levels
  • Kugs das blog
    Life on the inside... the making of a maritime journalist
  • VLCC earnings head for three-year low despite strong oil demand
    Firm underlying oil demand signals outweighed by severe vessel oversupply in Middle East
  • Norton Rose Fulbright master mariner and partner moves to Hong Kong

  • Peter Glover has extensive experience in shipping, trade and marine insurance
  • Fair treatment of seafarers can be a reality
    Change is in the air regarding the fair treatment of seafarers, says Hilton Staniland, professor of maritime law at the...
  • Nigerian maritime authorities tighten cabotage regulations
    Move aims to protect local jobs
  • New Zealand court fines ship's master for breaching alcohol limit
    Breath test shows master to be more than five times the legal limit
  • APL exploring Oceania routes for growth
    CMA CGM unit is also enhancing its Middle East and South Asia presence to strengthen market position
  • Dalian box terminals to merge operations
    Single entity to be responsible for the businesses of Dalian Port Container Terminal and Dalian International Container Terminal.
  • Rising capital demands are behind OOIL sale, says CC Tung
    OOIL chairman unveils a $53.6m first-half profit and expands on the logic behind the line's decision to find a buyer
  • Cosco Singapore to buy 40% stake in Indonesia shipping firm
    Group currently in negotiations to determine a price for the deal
  • Painting the supply-demand picture for the months ahead
    We present the essential supply and demand drivers of dry, wet bulk and gas sectors in charts in our mid-year...
  • Daily Briefing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 7, 2017
  • NJ tries again to tighten reins on Waterfront Commission
  • San Diego port project to expand breakbulk storage
  • US Customs awaits budget and Trump focus
  • New carrier capacity heating up market share battle
  • Liner reliability still poor despite first half improvement
  • Tragedy strikes Mercosul Line ahead of CMA CGM takeover
  • Sumitomo Warehouse withstands shipping unit slump
  • Road-to-rail conversion at India's top port gains speed
  • Liner shipping's rising tide lifts OOCL into first-half profit

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 7, 2017
  • SeaIntel: Ocean Alliance's orders a market risk
    Maritime consultancy says containership alliance will need to take share to justify orders.
  • Anders Borg still at Stena amid scandal
    Swedish shipowning group silent as former finance minister resigns from Citi and Kinnevik amid a scandal over alleged drunken behavior.
  • DHT set for earnings slump as Wall Street watches charter moves
    Analysts see earnings per share barely above breakeven and ask, how will DHT employ its newest ships?
  • USCG okays IRClass for ship inspections
    Classification society approved to perform surveys and statutory work for US and the EU.
  • VLCC spot rates slip below $10,000 per day
    Spot rates have hit the lowest level in more than three years at around cash breakeven.
  • Liberty House makes pitch for ABG Shipyard
    Steel group proposes turning insolvent yard into breaking facility.
  • 13 injured after chemical leak from boxship
    Solvent escapes from container on Fukujin vessel at Long Beach.
  • GoodBulk capesize deal slipped below radar
    OTC-listed company moved for Japanese-owned bulker back in May this year.
  • Grupo TMM logs bigger loss
    Mexican owner hit by higher finance costs, but offshore operations improve.
  • Analysts question GasLog shares slide
    Delay to FSRU project and earnings miss do not justify selldown in shipowner's stock, banks say.
  • Injured crewman evacuated from cape
    South African rescue services take man from New Taizhou after fall.
  • Herbjorn Hansson surveys finance scene as NAT turns red
    Tanker owner still looking at bonds and other levers as second quarter loss exceeds expectations.
  • Songa Bulk buys ship number 12
    Japanese-built kamsarmax joining fleet in the fourth quarter as spend hits $217m.
  • Bulker rates running at three month high
    Jump in capesize rates has pushed Baltic Dry Index to best figure seen since May.
  • Investor Wilhelm P Blystad dies aged 66
    Norwegian businessman and brother of shipowner Arne Blystad has died.
  • Vitol goes for total control of Latvian Shipping
    Trading and shipping giant to mop up remaining shares after building tanker company stake to 71%.
  • Oscar Hasbun appointed chairman of SAAM
    CSAV CEO and Hapag-Lloyd director takes on additional role at Chilean tug group.
  • Neymar Jr worth more than Boaty McBoatface
    Paris Saint-Germain could have got plenty of shipping steel for the same price as its new striker.
  • CMA CGM 'playing catch-up' with world record series
    Planned 22,000-teu series puts market share ahead of market dynamics, report says.
  • Milaha expands into Oman
    Qatar owner's warehousing and logistics venture could be just the start.
  • OCBC reveals loan allowances of $247m
    Offshore woes meant a rise in provisions at Singapore lender in first half.
  • Ordinat Shipping takes 30% stake in SeaBird
    North Energy and Glander also awarded stock after seismic player's refinancing.
  • Tamai chops loss and improves outlook
    Diversified Japanese owner expects to almost break even this year after better first quarter result.
  • OOCL and Cosco not ruling out asset sales
    CFO Alan Tung says companies in talks about most efficient way to work after merger; owner returns to profit in first half.
  • Sentinel ties up two ERRVs in North Sea
    Aberdeen-based offshore vessel operator says latest deals take year-to-date contracts to £26m.
  • Kiwi police arrest drunken Swire captain
    Police said unnamed UK officer "had trouble berthing" China Navigation multi-purpose vessel.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 7, 2017
  • Cargo ship captain arrested in New Zealand for intoxication
    The master of a multi-purpose cargo vessel was arrested on Friday in New Zealand for exceeding the alcohol limit for a seafarer, according ...
  • U.S. trade deficit falls 5.9% in June
    The U.S. Commerce Department reported Friday the nation's trade deficit totaled $43.6 billion in June, down 5.9 percent from May as exports...
  • Three New York toy importers halted
    The Justice Department on Friday filed permanent injunctions against three New York companies and their owners to stop importing and sellin...
  • Chemical spill at POLB injures 13
    A "K" Line containership leaked hazardous material into the Port of Long Beach harbor over the weekend, ultimately injuring 12 longshoremen...
  • Agility posts strong Q2, half-year results
    Global logistics provider Agility reported a net profit of 16.8 million Kuwaiti dinar (U.S. $55.6 million) for the second quarter, a 12.1 p...
  • JLL: U.S. Gulf Coast to see most growth from Panama Canal expansion
    Chicago-based industrial real estate services and investment management firm JLL pointed out how U.S. West Coast ports are losing share to ...
  • West Coast dockworkers ratify contract extension with PMA
    Longshore workers at 29 ports in California, Oregon and Washington have officially ratified a three-year contract extension with the Pacifi...
  • Harrison addresses CSX service disruption issues
    CSX Corp. Chief Executive Hunter Harrison apologized to customers for service disruptions, citing some railroad employees resisting changes...
  • CSX derailment in Pennsylvania causes operational delays, rerouted freight
    CSX continues to work on the derailment incident in Hyndman, Pa., that resulted in 32 overturned rail cars and the spilling of hazardous ma...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 7, 2017
  • Mexico's CNH supports migration of Pemex's Maximino-Nobilis project
    Mexico's National Hydrocarbon Commission Monday gave its support for the migration of state Pemex's Maximino-Nobilis project, a cluster of three deepwater oil and natural gas blocks, to the country's new licensing and production-sharing contracts.
  • Crude term structure strengthens as US inventories drop
    Falling US crude stocks have pushed NYMEX crude's term structure into a thin contango, but flipping spreads into a prolonged backwardation will likely depend upon fundamentals tightening beyond the peak summer demand season.
  • NYMEX crude stays below $50/b after Sharara field restarts
    Crude futures bounced off session lows Monday to settle nearly flat as the recovery in production from Nigeria and Libya continues to limit any upside prompted by the ongoing decline in US crude stocks.
  • High runs, product export cap to underpin China's H2 apparent oil demand growth
    Robust refinery throughput led by new capacity coming online and Beijing's cap on oil product exports will ensure China's apparent oil demand grows at a healthy pace in the second half of 2017.
  • TRADER NOTE: Former Lukoil Asia fuel oil trader joins Gunvor Singapore
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • REFINERY NEWS: Shell mulls expansion of residue processing unit at Wesseling
  • TRADER NOTE: KPI Bridge Oil hires Singapore bunker trader Brenda Lim
    The company has hired Brenda Lim, who previously worked as a bunker trader for Denmark's Dan-Bunkering in Singapore.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Crude stable in Asia morning amid lack of fresh drivers
    "Watch for a resurgence above the $50/b for WTI futures should we receive positive sound bites over the two-day meeting," an analyst said.

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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
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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