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January 16, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 2.7pc to US$1,086/TEU, off 1.3pc to Med ports
  • Maersk boosts Iran service with call at Bushehr port
  • 220 Hanjin staff to come under HMM payroll
  • Chao Senate hearing fails to provide details on US infrastructure funding
  • US trade deficit widens in November to US$45.2b
  • Malaysia plans to develop US$44.6b 30m TEU facility on Carey Island
  • Dachser opens multipurpose warehouse in Busan's FTZ
  • Alfred Goh heads DHL's customer solutions and innovation in Asia Pacific
  • American Airlines boosts service to cater to Puerto Rican pharma
  • Mauritius offers airfreight rebates to beat off any Brexit downturn
  • India to set up electronic air cargo processing system to boost efficiency

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 15, 2017
  • European shipowners want non-EU facilities included in approved recycling list
  • Freight rates looking up in New Year
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine hiring defunct Hanjin Shipping's workforce
  • LIFT & SHIFT India completes door-to-door transport of 110,000 frt of break-bulk cargo for Fluor Kuwait
  • Maersk Line now servicing Iran's Bushehr port
  • Steel products from China, EU in line of anti-dumping duty fire
  • Air cargo enjoys strong peak season in Nov. 2016
  • Exports increase for fourth month in a row in Dec. 2016
  • MoUs worth INR 8,835 cr. signed in textile sector during Vibrant Gujarat 2017
  • Kanaksi Gokaldas Khimji of Oman's Khimji Ramdas Group receives grand welcome in Mandvi
  • When will India get reasonable World Bank ranking in 'Ease of Doing Business'?

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Logisticians in competition
  • Funding for new link between Uganda and Rwanda
  • ABC achieves milestones in Amsterdam and Frankfurt
  • Freight trains steadily greening up
  • Managing in-house logistics for aluminium company
  • Calais-Boulogne have to regain ground
  • Boyd switching to Neovia Logistics
  • Tanger Med confirms upswing in the Med
  • Maintenance for 200+ freight locomotives
  • Saint Vincent ratifies TFA
  • Wiederhold quits Lufthansa Cargo and airfreight
  • Budapest airport delighted with 2016 cargo business
  • 2016 a solid year for port of Dunkirk
  • Celebrating twice over
  • Brinks takes over the wheel
  • US JV invests in rail terminal for liquid fuel
  • Etihad reduces Belarus service
  • Vexlard leads ID Logistics France

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • Greek shipping companies fined USD2.7 million for oil dumping
  • ECSA calls on EU to encourage Asian ship recyclers
  • Beijing calls on major shipbuilders to have 70% local market share
  • Ship attacks in Asian waters down 58% in 2016
  • Search continues for seafarer overboard off Australian coast
  • Ocean Alliance members most likely to buy OOCL, say analysts
  • Five years after Costa Concordia: Assessing the safety legacy
  • Samsung HI and DSME trim order targets for 2017
  • Hanjin Transportation disposes of stake in Busan terminal, acquires cargo terminal

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • CMA CGM and Cosco are most likely takers for OOCL, say analysts
  • Rates rocket on Asia-US east coast SCFI leg while pricing on European routes flattens
  • Airfreight shippers could face price hikes between US and Venezuela as DoT rejects Transcarga traffic rights
  • Question, questions... Dunkirk looks for answers after strong 2016
  • Globalisation needs to be all or nothing
  • Diary... of a supply chain corruption investigator
  • FedEx executive Gloria Boyland appointed to US Department of Transportation automation advisory team

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • Philly Shipyard lays keel for fourth LNG-ready APT tanker
  • Former Supply Officer of the Year heads for slammer
  • Hong Kong operator takes delivery of 199 passenger cat

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • Optimistic Odfjell raises $82m in second bond sale
    Chemical tanker player says latest issue was 'substantially' oversubscribed
  • Progress on tanker spills goes on show
    Exhibition at IMO will commemorate Torrey Canyon disaster while showcasing progress in averting incidents since
  • Koch bets on capesizes
    Flurry of charter activity remains unabated despite softening spot rates
  • Ocean Alliance partners in the frame for OOCL takeover
    Deal could be largely affected by political power
  • Ecsa urges Brussels to approve non-EU shipbreakers
    Shipowners argue that European Commission approval will influence other yards to upgrade their standards
  • Meaningful consolidation in dry bulk not possible: Western Bulk boss
    Chief executive Jens Ismar says expect market volatility this year
  • Lloyds Bank takes another shot at LNG carrier sale
    Steam turbine-propelled British Trader put on sale without sister vessels
  • Transpacific rates continue to soar
    SCFI indicates another GRI success, as Asia-Europe continues to hold firm
  • SHI gunning for $6bn of new orders in 2017
    Shipbuilding industry could improve marginally over last year
  • Chinese iron ore imports smash earlier records
    But after a surge in 2016, the outlook for the year ahead may not be too rosy
  • China eyes bigger slice of global shipbuilding market
    State backing for acceleration of yard mergers, acquisitions and investments abroad
  • Triyards inspires further analyst optimism
    Continued profit in market bloodbath sparks upbeat comments
  • Cosco Shipping signs $26bn One Belt, One Road finance deal
    China Development Bank to help stabilise Chinese conglomerate's long-term financial standing
  • Mermaid Maritime earns 'buy' rating from DBS
    Offshore firm looks set to escape downturn with potential privatisation upside as risks dissipate
  • Singapore and Gujarat ink port and logistics pact
    Singapore firms to tap opportunities to develop and implement port-related infrastructure

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • US ruling a warning to motor carrier's owner-operator model
  • NW Alliance allows former Hanjin terminal sale
  • US Commerce report stresses port metrics
  • Oakland expects to outpace fellow West Coast ports
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates jump on tight capacity
  • China Cosco gets $26B for Belt and Road initiatives
  • Attempt to block US driver logging rule falters
  • Ocean Alliance partners best placed to buy OOCL
  • Tight Asia-Europe space steadies spot rates

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • Silversea hikes bond fundraiser to $550m
    Moody's upgrades rating on cruiseship owner's debt as bond drive seeks to refinance newbuidling Silver Muse.
  • Odfjell bond issue nets over $80m
    Norwegian shipowner has additional cash for expansion after latest visit to bond market.
  • Diana and Navios lock in year-plus charters
    Koch takes a capesize from each owner for up to 16 months, while Cargill renews charter for Diana kamsarmax.
  • Serco agrees pay deal for freight ferries
    Low-paid workers on northern Scottish routes get a wage boost.
  • Producer Sonangol sells products tanker
    Latest sale taken as further evidence of asset price declines.
  • SCI plots $48m newbuild spend
    Indian owner to use yard refund cash for offshore and LPG vessel orders.
  • Chartworld linked to another bulker
    Lou Kollakis company said to be buying third kamsarmax this year.
  • Lewis: OPEC cut no knockout for tankers
    Credit Suisse analyst hits back at suggestions the tanker up-cycle is a thing of the past.
  • PSVs leaving Brazil offshore sector
    Vega Corona departure confirms trend of smaller market.
  • Statoil burst boosts AHTS rates
    The Norwegian oil major fixed six ships on Friday for three rig moves.
  • MAIB: chief officer made fatal error
    Seafarer fell to his death after needlessly climbing on top of moving cargo.
  • Crew deny cocaine smuggling charges
    Vessel was intercepted off Tasmania with 185kg of drugs on board.
  • Reach Subsea set for $12m pay day
    North Energy not looking for change after investment, with Knut Saeberg praising present leadership.
  • Quotes of the week: shipping wit
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Solstad wins Ichthys CSV contract
    Norwegian owner sending vessel chartered from Reach to western Australia.
  • Owner plots protection for Bharati yard
    Edelweiss reconstruction company could file insolvency case against Indian shipbuilder to stop winding-up claims from creditors.
  • Samsung Heavy raises orders target
    South Korean shipbuilder aims at new contracts valued at more than $6bn in 2017, which it sees as a key year.
  • Navios Partners packs $500m on shelf
    Angeliki Frangou-led MLP lays groundwork for potential equity sales.
  • Korean yards to cut 4,000 extra jobs
    Industry sources claim big three shipbuilders will seek to reduce workforce further in 2017.
  • More Sea Trucks defaults revealed
    West African offshore specialist has laid up ships without the written consent of the bond trustee.
  • Fire ravages CSL transshipment barge
    Flames engulf FOTB loading panamax bulker with iron ore off port in Southern Australia.
  • ISS targets maritime advisory services
    Maritime services company says move is first of a new pipeline of products and services.
  • Portigon to sell bulker as crew claims wages
    Crew claims seniority in proceeds from any pending sale of the arrested vessel.
  • Ocean Hope owner and operator fined $2.7m
    US court hands done penalty for Greek firms who also face five-year term of probation.
  • DBS Bank upgrades Mermaid Maritime
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator in much better financial shape, says analyst.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • Chassis pool co-op launches in Ohio Valley
    The North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC) is launching a chassis pool in the Ohio Valley on Monday. The new pool, which will be ...
  • Executive Moves: IICL, Dayton Freight and Page International
    The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) has appointed TRAC Intermodal President and CEO Keith Lovetro as IICL Chairman for ...
  • South Carolina budget includes funds for Jasper Terminal
    Gov. Nikki Haley has included in the 2017-18 fiscal year budget funding for a proposed port in Jasper, S.C. "We must continue to ensure th...
  • Commentary: Welcome to 2017
    Supply chain professionals are particularly skilled in dealing with uncertainty, but 2017 will test even the best of us. Uncertainty regard...
  • SCFI ticks up 2.3%
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) ticked up 2.3 percent from last Friday's reading of 968.40 to ...
  • Comments sought for miscellaneous trade legislation petitions
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has started accepting comments on petitions seeking temporary duty suspensions and reductions...
  • Port of Oakland expects growth in 2017
    The port handled 1.83 million TEUs of loaded containers in 2016 Source: Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock What a difference a year makes at th...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • Izmit Bay reopens to bunkers, shipping operations: sources
  • REFINERY NEWS: Russian Novokuybishev cuts crude intake on fuel oil export woes
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Cruise ship arrested in Singapore after collapse of All Leisure Holidays
  • Intercargo backs IMO against shipping inclusion in EU ETS
    "Shipping is by definition an international activity and the IMO is the appropriate body to address its global challenges."
  • Bunkers, shipping operations suspended at Izmit Bay: sources
  • TANKERS: Asia Piracy declines but crew abductions in Philippines up: ReCAAP
  • Italy's Fratelli Cosulich eyes 10-12% growth in bunker sales in 2017
    Company's global bunker sales were around 5 million mt in 2016, 2 million mt of which were in Singapore
  • 'Significant' oil supply-demand gap possible in three to four years: IEA's Birol
  • CHINA DATA: DEC CRUDE OIL IMPORTS HIT ALL-TIME HIGH OF 36.38 MIL MT
    Oil companies rushed in to maximize usage of their import and export quotas for the year.
  • CHINA DATA: Oil product exports jump 34% on year to 48 mil mt in 2016
  • FACTBOX: Global energy implications of Tillerson as top US diplomat
    Rex Tillerson's appointment could have hug impact on upstream oil and gas activity, international pipelines, nuclear energy
  • FUTURES: Crude futures stay supported by output cuts, weaker dollar

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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
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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
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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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