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BRIEFS
September 12, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • New CMA CGM US$750/TEU rate from Asia-West Africa from October 15
  • Port tracker sees 2017 as bumper year for US imports nationwide
  • Piracy falls to its lowest levels since current records were kept
  • Bayonne Bridge raising 'risks west-to-east cargo shift'
  • Saudi's King Abdullah Red Sea port up 14pc in H1 to 821,694 TEU
  • MSC, Yang Ming to run weekly Med-Asia loops to beleaguered Qatar
  • Global Ports Investment suffers badly in half year results
  • Big truckers vs small as Congess backs spy-in-the-cab mandate
  • Hapag-Lloyd names new 10,000-TEUer at festive Peruvian ceremony
  • ALMC 30pc saving for early-bird discount on or before September 29
  • Airbus A350 sale to United signals big wide-body loss for Boeing
  • FAA doesn't know what it's got for its money: Inspector General
  • US insists on full screening of air cargo inbound from Turkey

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • AMTOI's new office inaugurated
  • CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt the largest ship ever to cross Panama Canal & call US East Coast
  • HMM signs formal contract with DSME for five VLCCs
  • New member of BAFFA Board of Directors
  • Panalpina completes acquisition of Air Connection
  • Training for port security drills in Nigeria
  • Adani APSEZ, Mundra & Tuna win 19 awards at VCCQC 2017
  • FIATA World Congress 2018 in Delhi to showcase Brand India
  • Global air freight demand sees double-digit growth in July
  • JBS Academy celebrates Teachers Day
  • Kerry Indev Logistics commences business relationship with Schaeffler Group
  • Qatar Airways Cargo recognised for achieving highest export tonnage out of Nepal
  • Imposition of countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel flat products from China will help Indian industry move towards 100 pc quality regime, says Union Steel Minister
  • SME Chamber of India celebrates Silver Jubilee with India SME Excellence Awards

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Telematics for 6,000 freight cars in Sweden
  • Schwarzmüller growing strongly in Germany
  • Two companies receive fines for hazmat violations
  • K Line recognized for its sustainable policy
  • New efforts to improve Vietnam's rail infrastructure
  • Airsage announces new president and CEO
  • More capacity for Arvato
  • New direct Oslo - Far East service
  • Moving into the top bulk transport league
  • New warehouse/distribution director in New Jersey
  • MAF1 strengthens Genoa's IMT terminal
  • St Petersburg airport finds new investors
  • Forwarders join forces on UK-Africa transport routes
  • Port of Long Beach strong in August
  • CEO change at JF Hillebrand
  • New rail service between Poland and China
  • Port of Rotterdam's round table to balance container...

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • 'We can and must do more' to persuade women to take up maritime careers
  • Dubai plans to create council of maritime clusters
  • Dover MP questions EU capability to make Brexit customs deal
  • Integration set to change ship management requirements
  • Maersk Line energy split amid focus on digital
  • Hayes pledges to double the size of the UK ship register
  • Ausca Shipping books three Panamax vessels for six months
  • Unions plead for more support for STX O&S, Sungdong
  • Five dead, one injured in tanker fire at ASL Marine's Batam yard
  • Torben Janholt appointed Pioneer Marine's CEO
  • Britain will be 'best country for maritime business' post Brexit
  • First LNG-powered handysize bulker launched at Jinling

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Irma wreakes havoc in the Caribbean and threatens Florida's orange crop
  • Cosco seals €35m deal for 100% control of APMT box terminal at Zeebrugge
  • Best Q2 for container lines in two years as they eye a $10bn profit swing
  • Global trade rebounds despite Trump's protectionist threats
  • 350 'diplomatic' air cargo flights carried weapons to be used by terrorists
  • DHL doubles air freight capacity to Asia as demand grows for Norwegian salmon

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • LR launches type approval system for cyber enabled components
  • Silversea Cruises orders Silver Muse sister
  • ABS grants AIP for ready-to-convert FLNG hull design
  • USCG deployed electronic Aids to Navigation prior to Irma
  • New DESMI Ocean Guard BWMS: Small footprint, big performance
  • Prototype propeller produced by 3D printing
  • Wight Shipyard to build Loch Ness passenger catamaran
  • Vard wins order for expedition cruise ship
  • DONG Energy to build world's largest offshore wind farm
  • New guidance on reducing the risk of propulsion loss

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Dubai to launch global clusters group
    Newest international maritime grouping will look to transcend national and geographical interests
  • Shipmanagers should improve offerings based on individual strength
    Size alone is not enough for enlarged entities to become better, say senior executives
  • Preparing for the worst
    Consultancy encourages shipowners to build relationships with salvage services ahead of casualties
  • Hayes wants to go further and faster on shipping gender balance
    Minister wants to use the 2018 Year of Engineering to attract a young, diverse crowd into shipping
  • Don't bank on sulphur cap deadline roll back, experts warn
    Industry put on watch for huge headaches over availability of right grades in right ports
  • Concordia inks back-to-back charter for Stena Provence
    Product specialist seeks strategic alliances with oil majors
  • Daily Briefing
    Exclusive: Uncovering North Korea's clandestine seaborne fuel imports
  • Rotterdam stakeholders create intermodal action plan
    Port authority pledges €3m to improve inland container handling following months of disruptions
  • Big is beautiful for shipmanagers and shipowners
    Large firms are more financially capable of investing in required services and vessels
  • US box imports set new summer record
    But rates still bearish after early peak season while demand is predicted to slow from New Year
  • Cosco Shipping borrows $112m to finance ex-Golar LNG carrier
    Ten-year loan from Bocomm Hong Kong will replenish the vessel-owning company's working capital
  • Irma causes chaos at US ports and airports
    Terminals, airport and railways are closed across southern states in the storm's path.
  • Coping with chaos
    Haven't we learned enough from other disasters about the capabilities of the ships engaged in relief efforts?
  • Fincantieri inks $372m deal
    Shipbuilder will construct ultra-luxury cruise ship for Silversea
  • Sembcorp Marine wins $145m Brazil offshore deal
    Contract is for a floating production, storage and offloading facility in the Tupi field
  • Handysize bulker rates surge on Pacific trades
    Lack of bunker availability motivated charterers to move their vessels out of the Atlantic region, which resulted in muted activity
  • APMT to sell Zeebrugge box terminal stake to Cosco
    Deal will be worth approximately $42.1m
  • Government reconfirms plans to double size of UK Ship Register
    LISW marks start of a new campaign to attract more tonnage to the UK flag
  • JES scraps new business acquisition deal
    Company and sellers unable to reach an agreement on how to fulfill pre-conditions for the deal
  • K Line to introduce new investment management system
    Company plans to introduce its new data-based system in the 2017 fiscal year
  • Fire at ASL Marine yard in Batam claims five lives
    Incident occurred on a tanker being drydocked for repairs
  • Dry bulk market continues to rally
    Baltic index likely to rise to three-year high amid improved capesize market
  • US issues temporary waiver of Jones Act regulations
    Move to ease movement of petroleum products amid oil supply disruptions caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma
  • Korea Shipping Corporation signs 10-year COA with power company
    The contract is expected to generate roughly $4.43m in annual profits
  • NSB pivots to Asia
    Far East is future for German shipping company, argues Ponath

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Will trans-Pac carriers' Golden Week rate hikes stick?
  • Cosco takeover of Zeebrugge terminal latest Europe inroad
  • JNPT authorities weigh changes to speedy import scheme
  • Analysis: US economy ripe for intermodal growth
  • Analysts: Carriers profits up but overcapacity slows recovery
  • New equipment to help ease Chittagong port congestion
  • Rotterdam offers money for barge congestion solutions

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Golden Destiny adds to research and valuation desk
    Piraeus-based sales-and-purchase broker appoints newest lead to research desk as previous lead departs.
  • Damen rolls out first '3D printed' propeller
    Netherlands-based shipyard says new manufacturing technique has great potential.
  • Start-up broker aims to lower bunkers costs
    Venture fund-backed startup aims to bring economies of scale to help smaller fleets.
  • Bjorn Hojgaard: Maybe we are past peak shipping?
    Anglo-Eastern Univan chief looks to a world without fossil fuels for market share gains.
  • Cruise lines to resume trips in Irma's wake
    Cruise itineraries to restart over next two days, with plans to bring supplies to islands hit by Irma.
  • Norway AHTS rates rise as supply tightens
    Ships fixed at up to $29,000 per day in North Sea.
  • Rodsaether buys into Songa Bulk
    Oslo lawyer and board member makes first purchase of start-up's stock.
  • Cruiseship stocks backed despite storms
    SIG says US giants will shrug-off one-time effects of Harvey and Irma.
  • Sembcorp Marine seals $145m deal
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder sees Brazilian subsidiary win contract for FPSO hull carry over works.
  • Cosco expands in Europe with Belgian terminal
    APM Terminals sells out its Zeebrugge-based business to Chinese conglomerate for $42m.
  • MacGregor wins Teekay fleet deal
    Finnish-owned company to provide parts and maintenance to 115 ships over five years.
  • Vard secures expedition ship order
    Australian owner Coral contracts specialised cruiseship at Singapore yard.
  • Braemar: watch out for tech orders amid recovery
    Henry Curra cautious on viability of LNG-fuelled newbuilds at time of better outlook for key markets.
  • India jails 60 Somali pirates
    Court hands seven-year terms to men involved in attack on K Line boxship.
  • Concordia strikes one-year deal for tanker
    CEO Kim Ullman says he is pleased at vote of confidence from long-standing partner.
  • Silversea back for newbuild at Fincantieri
    Monaco-based owner spending $373m on ultra-luxury cruiseship in Italy.
  • Hayes pledges to double UK-flagged ships
    Transport minister outlines bold ambition for register as London International Shipping Week kicks off.
  • VSK wins deal for Russian icebreaker
    Insurer lands contract to insure Baltiysky Zavod newbuilding for $138m.
  • CNAF signs deal for fourth tanker
    Chinese state jet fuel group heading to Fujian Mawei for newbuilding.
  • Exmar plunges to first-half loss
    Belgian gas carrier owner hit by rising costs and falling revenue.
  • ASL Marine Batam yard fire kills five
    Initial investigations suggest fire at Indonesian facility started inside tanker's pump room.
  • PCL chased over "unpaid commission"
    Sri Lankan-based agency set for day in court over terminated brokerage agreement.
  • Harvey and Irma prompt Trump to waive Jones Act
    President says move is specifically tailored to transport of refined products in hurricane-affected areas.
  • Ship escapes clutches of Hurricane Irma
    US Coast Guard has confirmed the safety of an overdue freighter following Hurricane Irma.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Trombino nominated to lead FHWA
    President Trump has nominated former Iowa Department of Transportation director Paul Trombino III to lead the Federal Highway Administratio...
  • FTZ group asks CBP to delay ACE status designation rollout
    The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) has asked U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to delay the planned Sept. 16 tr...
  • DHS issues rare Jones Act waiver for hurricane relief
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday approved a seven-day waiver of the Jones Act to expand the options for delivering ...
  • House rejects effort to delay ELD mandate
    The U.S. House of Representatives last Wednesday rejected an effort to delay the implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminis...
  • Maersk, blockchain providers take aim at maritime insurance industry
    Hardly a week goes by anymore without some news about blockchain in the supply chain. Blockchain projects and pilots are taking root in al...
  • Panalpina finalizes Air Connection acquisition
    Panalpina, a Basel, Switzerland-based international freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider, said last week that it finalized ...
  • Port of Virginia exports drop 11% in August
    The Port of Virginia handled a record 240,605 TEUs in August 2017, a 2.2 percent increase compared to the same period a year prior, but als...
  • Expeditors launches sensor-based logistics firm Cargo Signal
    Seattle-based global logistics and freight forwarding company Expeditors International is launching a new subsidiary, Cargo Signal, that's ...
  • HNA Group offers $1b for MPA Singapore warehousing arm
    Chinese conglomerate HNA Group has offered $1 billion for Singapore logistics and warehousing firm CWT Ltd., according to multiple news sou...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • USAC conditions ease, bunker suppliers ready to resume operations: sources
    "As for Jacksonville, we still haven't heard anything yet. We're ready to go and just waiting for the restrictions to be lifted," the source said.
  • Mexico's ports open after Hurricane Katia makes landfall at weekend
    The port's unloading terminals are offshore, making it impossible to unload fuel in severe weather conditions.
  • NuStar holds off on damage assessment of Caribbean terminal as Hurricane Jose looms
    "Our assessment of the terminal was put on hold as we were preparing for Hurricane Jose," Cho said.
  • TENDER DATA: Petroperu offers 220,000 barrels of high sulfur diesel for October
    The cargo will load October 15-19, to be narrowed by the buyer to a three-day window by October 10.
  • ANALYSIS: Full impact of Harvey likely felt in upcoming EIA data
    Crude prices under pressure from refinery closures. Loss of USGC supply difficult to replace
  • Panama's July marine diesel sales fall 8% on year: authority
    Diesel marine sales in Panama totaled 23,550 mt in July, down 2,013 mt, or 8%, from 25,563 mt in the year-ago month, Panama Maritime Authority data showed Monday.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FEATURE: Freight rates up as Asia steps in to meet America oil products demand
    "The whole of South America and West Coast Mexico will have supplies from here and the market is very bullish for MRs," a chartering executive said.
  • Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Kazakhstan optimistic on 2018 crude fundamentals
    A possible extension of the oil output constraint deal beyond the first quarter of 2018 is possible.
  • Saudi Aramco receives VLCC at Okinawa terminal after increased storage capacity
    Saudi Aramco will be leasing a total of 14 storage tanks with a capacity of 100,000-kl each at the Okinawa terminal.
  • FUTURES: Crude rises on dip-buying after Irma sparks Friday plunge
  • Shell says transitioning to restart Deer Park, TX, complex
    The Deer Park complex has a 340,000 b/d refinery and chemical operation with an 836,000 mt/year steam cracker.
  • OIL FACTBOX: Industry braces for hurricanes Irma, Katia
    Both Mexico and Florida are dependent on waterborne fuel shipments to satisfy local gasoline demand, and the storms could disrupt loadings.

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International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
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A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
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