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October 16, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 3.9pc to US$686/TEU, off 9.5pc to USWC
  • LA hit by China anti-waste paper policy as empties drive 22pc growth
  • Maersk: Full operations remain suspended at Durban port
  • CMA CGM hikes Asia-West Africa rate US$250/TEU November 15
  • Hapag-Lloyd imposes Hong Kong late bill of lading pickup fee
  • Singapore GDP up 6.3pc in third quarter, looks to 2.5pc full year
  • CMA CGM opens 20,000 square metres of warehousing in Lebanon
  • First half volume at Mumbai's JNPT rises 6.3pc to 2.4 million TEU
  • ICTSI's Manila achieves record berth productivity in August and September
  • Contship Italia's La Spezia terminal reaches one million TEU milestone
  • Two small box ships are converted to move wind power units for Siemens
  • Joint US-Mexican border inspections to accelerate cargo flow at Otay Mesa
  • Goldman's look-on-the-bright-side call has Cathay stock soaring
  • Bumped from Amsterdam over slots, SIA Cargo moves to Brussels
  • FedEx to double air cargo unit at Incheon airport to meet demand
  • Dansk Bank cargo index show European air freight volumes picking up
  • Oman Air Cargo signs with Jettainer for ULD management

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2017
  • Baltic Dry Index up 27 points
  • Changes made in GST rate structure for petroleum & oil sector
  • IWAI raises INR 660 cr. through bonds
  • MSC receives UN award for electronic data exchange
  • Massive surge in oilmeal exports
  • Adani Mundra Port successfully handles diesel locomotive of GE for Indian Railways
  • All of Essar Ports' facilities register healthy cargo handling growth in H1
  • Deendayal Port reduces handling cost per tonne in H1
  • Paradip Port allows handling of iron ore pellets through MCHP
  • Box trains could boost Indo-Bangladesh trade
  • Flying Trade, in association with Mentfield, Hind Terminals, SC, Innovative B2B Logistics & Air Messageries, successfully despatches block train from ICD Kanech to Mundra
  • India seeks ship engine makers to modify & manufacture bio-fuel compliant engines: Nitin Gadkari
  • UK freight forwarders urged to comment on likely post-Brexit skills gaps
  • Exports on a roll, sees 26 pc surge in Sept.
  • Exports on course to touch $ 310 bn this fiscal as manufacturing sector rebounds, says FIEO President
  • GST refund to be given to exporters in their bank accounts filed with Customs

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A mature market
  • Prima E locomotive production starts in India
  • Aviation expert reinforces DS Aviation
  • Loxx sets off to Norway
  • Finnish Post to depend on bioethanol trucks
  • Denmark's new port in Kalundborg on its way
  • New ocean products VP at Crane Worldwide
  • Hyldahn to serve Shipserv in Copenhagen
  • Panattoni creates logistics centre for automotive supplier
  • Loubinoux on board for sustainable global transport
  • UK: another record investment in rail infrastructure
  • ICTSI's flagship in good shape
  • Klog celebrating fifth anniversary
  • Milestone reached on way to Rail Baltica corridor
  • New aircraft stands in Zurich's zone west
  • Q3 figures favourable for Tanger Med
  • Icao lifts Thailand's safety concern after auditor visit

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • Lower crude inventories present mixed fortunes for tankers
  • CSC Phoenix issues profit alert, although restructuring plans remain unclear
  • HMM to sell shares to raise USD614 milliion for newbuilding orders
  • Eleven missing after nickel ore-laden bulker sinks
  • Japanese shipbuilders assess fallout from Kobe Steel scandal
  • Seventy vessels needed to reopen Gunsan yard, says Hyundai HI vice-chairman
  • Pacific Basin: Surplus capacity can come from higher speeds

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • Uli Ogiermann quits Qatar for return to Europe
  • Gloomy outlook for liner shipping as container rates continue to slide
  • China Southern and Air France KLM get closer with new cargo network links
  • Air cargo must innovate and co-operate to fly in today's digital landscape
  • Wider distribution of car factories leading to car-carrier vessel overcapacity
  • Analysis: is FedEx planning to put its stamp on a vulnerable Royal Mail?

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • AFL-CIO to Senators: Jones Act not the problem in Puerto Rico
  • Sirius Shipping invests in SKF online status monitoring
  • Barge ferry starts operations in Canada's Northwest Territories
  • Vard to continue negotiations for Norwegian Coast Guard trio
  • Viking orders seven more river cruise ships at Neptun Werft
  • VIDEO: World first conversion takes LNG-fueled OSV hybrid

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • Job cuts but no mass lay-offs as Hamburg Süd prepares for Maersk takeover
    Maersk is expected to complete its acquisition of Hamburg Süd by the end of the year but the German line is...
  • Half of BWM system manufacturers will not survive
    Owners will suffer if they choose the wrong system, warns Coldharbour Marine chief
  • Up to 14 seafarers missing after Emerald Star sinks with Indonesian nickel ore cargo
    Call for prompt investigation into latest alleged liquefaction loss
  • Liquid lunch could be best way to handle $1m arbitration claims, top lawyers warn
    Legal fees and other expenses eat up potential gains
  • Carriers and shippers at odds over recovery
    Volumes may be up but overcapacity will keep pressure on rates
  • VLGC earnings up 16% in a week as winter demand kicks in
    Bullish owners remain overshadowed by oversupply
  • US west coast ports report record peak season
    But little joy for carriers as volumes fail to raise rates
  • Beyond the obvious: Why accidents really happen
    An understanding of the cultural issues that lie behind accidents and incidents is the first step towards finding a solution
  • Daily Briefing
    Singapore's MPA has revoked licences of two more bunker suppliers
  • Asean looks to enhance regional land, air and sea links
    Regional bloc pushes ahead with Asean Single Aviation and Shipping Markets initiatives
  • DSME criticised for discriminating against job seekers from less prestigious universities
    Job applicants not considered for certain departments based on their alma mater
  • Inland Waterways Authority of India raises $102m from bond issue
    Proceeds to be used to fund authority's infrastructure projects
  • Georgia Ports Authority unveils $128m rail project
    Track additions at Savannah terminal will allow port authorities to handle longer cargo trains
  • Fleetscape raises up to $400m
    Oaktree-launched shipping debt vehicle's successful fund raising comes as commercial banks continue to pull out of the maritime space
  • Sowing the seeds of destruction
    Have carriers learned the lessons of the past, or will history repeat?
  • Three equity analysts walk into a bar
    Familiar shipping analysts topped the ranks of this year's Institutional Investor magazine

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • Shippers, Amazon pushing supply chain toward automation
  • Freight surge raises revenue, and costs, for J.B. Hunt
  • Savannah seeks to expand e-commerce, intermodal rail
  • Japan container trade outlook upgraded for third time
  • Slow season lives up to name as east-west spot rates tumble

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • Geden wins claim for Glencore ship's cargo
    Protracted battle over busted charterparty now sees Turkish owner file claim on Glencore-controlled cargo.
  • Vard stays on hunt for Coast Guard contract
    Singapore-listed shipyard remains contender in fleet renewal project for Norwegian Coast Guard.
  • Pantheon Tankers and Csoco catch rising VLCC tide
    Owners in the right place as tanker rates move upwards into the weekend.
  • Hornbeck, creditors at odds on debt swap
    US offshore vessel owner floats proposal to swap out near-term notes, but creditors offer their own plans.
  • Roy Mosvold makes play for capesize newbuildings in China
    Shipowner confirms project that takes over existing berths at Yangzijiang.
  • US charters Carnival ship for disaster work
    Emergency agency FEMA books Fascination for four months in Caribbean.
  • Viking back at Neptun for cruiseships
    Torstein Hagen company adds seven river vessels to orderbook in Germany.
  • Seamec fixes OSV at $29,600 per day
    Indian owner making $296,000 over 10 days with 1983-built ship.
  • Damaged tanker limps back to Malta
    Goeast reappears on radar after reports it was sunk by Libyan coastguard.
  • Sirius invests in online monitoring
    Swedish tanker owner fitting SKF systems across its fleet.
  • Golar gains ground as Hilli Episeyo gets going
    Shares nudge upwards as company ticks a box with FLNG unit bound for Cameroon.
  • First attempt to refloat Kea Trader fails
    Scrapping voyage on hold for now as grounded Lomar boxship remains stuck on reef.
  • Zuyderzee brings in ABN AMRO fixer
    Dutch shipping investment house adds Hank Detailleur as new managing partner.
  • HMM raising $614m for ship buys
    Korean owner lines up share issue for vessel and terminal investments.
  • Vinalines emerges from bankruptcy
    Vietnamese state shipowner has positive equity once more after paying off nearly all debt.
  • Walkers yard clinches ADB loan
    Sri Lankan shipbuilder banking $4m to help set up shiprepair facility.
  • ABG Shipyard loses OSV fleet licence
    Struggling Indian yard's three vessels unable to trade after government revokes compliance document.
  • Hunt for 14 missing crew underway after nickel ore ship sinks
    Lethal cargo looks to have claimed another bulker reportedly lost in Philippines Sea.
  • Varun ships banned from UAE ports
    Middle East nation runs out of patience with shipowner's repeated cases of seafarer abandonment.
  • CMA CGM upgraded at Standard & Poor's
    Ratings agency highlights improved operating and financial performance at French liner giant.
  • Robbers target Scorpio bulker off Vietnam
    Modern ultramax vessel sees ship stores and crew's personal belongings stolen

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • CSX battles it out with shippers at STB hearing
    CSX President and CEO E. Hunter Harrison said at a hearing Wednesday that trains are running faster, cars are spending less time in yards, a...
  • Drewry: World Container Index down 1% this week
    The World Container Index, a composite of container freight rates on eight major routes to and from the United States, Europe and Asia, fel...
  • Port of Oakland grows operating income, revenues in FY 2017
    The Port of Oakland recorded an operating income of $63.7 million for fiscal year 2017, which ended June 30, a 20.6 percent jump from the p...
  • Maersk vessel 'may have been' involved in collision outside Taizhou
    A Maersk Line vessel, the Maersk Enshi , "may have been" involved in a collision outside Taizhou, China, according to an emailed advisory f...
  • Virgin Group invests in Hyperloop One for cargo, passenger transport
    Virgin Group has invested in Hyperloop One, the world's fastest train service for cargo and passengers, and renamed the company Virgin Hype...
  • UPS invests in Chinese shipping, delivery operations
    UPS has increased its investment in the Chinese market through enhanced services in 20 Chinese cities, the parcel carrier announced Tuesday...
  • NYSEX touts 99.6% fulfillment rate for ocean contracts
    Gordon Downes, CEO of New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX), went on CNBC on Tuesday to share the ocean shipping contract fulfillment success...
  • Diana Shipping selling vessel that ran aground for $2.5m
    Barely a week after it agreed to sell up to seven of its ships for a total purchase price of over $100 million, Athens-based shipping compa...
  • Port of Los Angeles grows monthly, quarterly TEU volumes
    More than 763,00 TEUs moved through the Port of Los Angeles last month, marking the third-largest September on record in terms of container...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • Iraq says Total, PetroChina interested in Nassiriya oil field project
    Both French major Total and PetroChina, a unit of China National Petroleum Corp., are keen to invest in Iraq's Nassiriya oil field and refinery project, the Oil Ministry said in two separate statements Friday following meetings in Baghdad.
  • US, European regulators try to ease market angst over swaps rules
    US and European regulators said Friday they have agreed on a common approach for certain margin requirements for the swaps markets, which they expect will provide cross-border certainty to energy companies and financial institutions looking for safeguards and a level playing field for the potentially risky transactions.
  • Third-quarter upstream calls likely to offer glimpses into 2018
    As the third-quarter earnings call season approaches, following three months of volatile oil prices and weather-related downtimes, US upstream oil executives will almost certainly be asked to clarify their companies' 2018 capital budgets, production goals and possible operational setbacks.
  • Crude futures rise amid questions over Iranian nuclear deal
    Crude futures ticked higher Friday, but pared those increases in the afternoon when US President Donald Trump denounced the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and outlined his next steps in dealing with the Iranian regime.
  • Trump blasts Iran but pushes Congress to fix, stay in nuclear deal
    US President Donald Trump has essentially kicked the fate of the Iran nuclear deal to Congress, urging lawmakers to stay in the agreement but to impose new triggers that would automatically snap US sanctions back into place based on Tehran's actions.
  • Hamburg bunker buyers undeterred by 1.4% tariff increase for 2018
    Hamburg bunker fuel buyers expressed confidence Friday that the 1.4% tariff increase for next year will not push their business away from the port.
  • Tanker backlog at Black Sea port Novorossiisk expected to clear soon
    The backlog of tankers at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiisk after weather-related disruptions is expected to clear over the weekend and early next week, sources said Friday.
  • European HSFO market turns to blending on lack of on-spec RMG 380
    The backwardated 3.5% HSFO barge market is suffering from a tight fuel oil complex throughout Europe but particularly in the Mediterranean.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Dry bulk Supramax vessel with nickel ore cargo sinks near the Philippines
    A Supramax-class dry bulk vessel carrying nickel ore sank Friday morning near the Philippines, according to freight market sources.
  • FUTURES: Crude continues moving up amid short covering
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch new Ultramax, Supramax, Post-Panamax voyage assessments
  • Technology company Alfa Laval adds to ballast water treatment system portfolio
    "Alfa Laval PureBallast 3.1 Compact Flex is economical, both in its use of space and in its installation," Lindmark said.
  • Global oil surplus is much smaller than IEA estimates: PIRA
    "My point is that there is nothing like a 170 million-barrel surplus in OECD. There is no more than 50 million barrels," Ross said.

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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
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
Due to the national journalists' strike proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, which our editorial staff is adhering to, no news will be published by our newspaper today.
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
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
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.
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%)
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
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
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
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MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› 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
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
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