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BRIEFS
June 20, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Seven found dead in flooded sailors' quarters on stricken US destroyer
  • US southern ports enjoy boom year after Panama Canal expands
  • Oz miners see crewless ship interest spike in last 6 months
  • Trump to 'set hard NAFTA currency rule then apply it to others'
  • Iraq emerges as India's oil king, toppings Saudis in growth
  • OECD blasts US protectionism, bad for Mexico, bad for investment
  • US Army Corps funding makes Charleston dredging truly shovel-ready
  • Panalpina rolls out new IT platform in Germany ahead of US
  • India's TAMP caps rates for port delivery at Mumbai's JNPT
  • DP World, Kazakhstan work on air, land, sea connectivity
  • New EU security rules drive up Bangladesh air freight costs
  • US International Trade Commission rules for Boeing not Bombardier
  • VietJet in US$3.58 billion aircraft engine purchase deal with CFM

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 19, 2017
  • "K" Line again selected for inclusion in ETHIBEL EXCELLENCE Investment Register
  • ...named a top performer in whale protection initiative
  • BCHAA becomes BCBA
  • Containership ACX Crystal collides with US navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald
  • COSCO SHIPPING Lines announces GEM2 service connecting South Asia & East Mediterranean
  • IMO urged to finalise ballast water implementation dates
  • IRClass goes green & boosts environmental sustainability with two initiatives
  • Madrid Maersk calls APM Terminals Rotterdam on maiden voyage
  • MOL's green technologies exhibited at Japan-China Green Expo 2017
  • MSC makes changes to its Asia-US East Coast network
  • SCFI rates down
  • Shipping losses continue to decline but "perfect storm" of regulation, cost-savings & cyber security looms, says review
  • Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon carry more cargo
  • Continuous growth in exports reflects strength & capability of India's trade & industry: FIEO President
  • Return filing procedure relaxed for first two months of GST implementation

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Partnership for emission-free delivery services
  • Only conversions for Boeing on day 1 at Le Bourget
  • New warehouse on old site in southwest England
  • Big batch of hopper cars for grain transport
  • Betuwe now a decade old
  • Hurst named Roadrunner Freight president
  • Latin America - now "flavour of the month"
  • How Kenya benefits from aviation
  • Aeronet pipes Miller aboard
  • NVOCC announces Jebel Ali bypass
  • Ekol opening on two fronts in Spain
  • Industry warnings as Brexit talks begin
  • Launch of new Mongolia - Hungary transit service
  • World's biggest cargo airport - volumes up in May
  • Urs Schori - Switzerland's eco-friendliest driver 2017
  • Rickmers: changes and investors

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 19, 2017
  • Russia to phase out unsafe old commercial fleet by 2025
  • Hire rates for Panamax boxships slipping faster
  • Dockers to strike at EU ports on 29 June
  • Salvor says declining market is due to safer shipping
  • COSCO extends Shanghai trading halt on 'uncertainties' in asset restructuring
  • Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction sells Busan land plot, properties
  • Oil traders book ageing VLCCs
  • Dong-A Tanker continues ship sales
  • HMM limits newbuilding plans in face of consolidation wave

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 19, 2017
  • Dockworkers at all Europe's ports ready for action to support Spanish strikers
  • IPO will pave the acquisition trail as Waberer's eyes major growth in Europe
  • More container shipping M&A activity expected as smaller carriers try to keep up
  • Why Amazon bought Whole Foods - and the future of commerce
  • Cheers: Belgian beer train saves 5,000 lorry miles a year
  • Menzies' new Mr Cargo unveils ambitious plans for UK air freight operation

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 19, 2017
  • Kirby in $68 million barge and towboat buy from mystery seller
  • VIDEO: USCG responds to high speed ferry grounding
  • Only minor damage to box ship that collided with USS Fitzgerald
  • ShipArrestor protects coastlines when ships lose power
  • ICS backs plan to delay BWMS implementation for existing ships
  • BAE Systems cuts time of RN minesweeper refits
  • Another prison term handed down in GDMA bribery scandal
  • Two more LNG carriers to have ME-GI engines
  • Heroic efforts saved Fitzgerald, but seven died in flooding

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 19, 2017
  • Rising VLCC storage offers owners hope, but big rally unlikely
    Contango in crude increases but not enough for widespread storage play
  • Daily Briefing
    As one German boxship owner fights for survival, a newcomer fancies its chances at expansion and cracking America
  • DryShips tumbles ahead of latest reverse split
    Diversifying company plans one-for-five exchange to take effect this week
  • ICS warns against regional ballast demands
    Chamber advocates for temporary exemption of vessels unable to conduct ballast water exchange
  • Handysize bulker rates recovery to be short lived
    Latest weekly rally ends two-month rate slide but oversupply persists
  • Capitalising on post-acquisition integration
    Consolidation of container lines is only the first step towards carrier profitability
  • ONE set to become world's fifth-largest box carrier
    Drewry predicts a second wave of mergers soon involving medium-size carriers - leading to even fewer options for shippers -...
  • Dismal and steady as she goes amid summer VLCC sluggishness
    Earnings have moved little as seasonal slowdown takes hold
  • In the same bit of sea
    It takes two ships to collide
  • Marshall Islands court rejects Frontline claim against DHT
    Frontline in checkmate as it is precluded from further action
  • Bergeron: Cargo owners should pay more for shipping
    Cargo interests may need to share the burden of costly environmental regulations
  • MCA maritime salvage expert recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
    UK Sosrep Hugh Shaw is made an OBE
  • Liberia renews push to delay ballast water compliance
    Two-year extension would give some ships a reprieve until 2024
  • Falling bunker costs to benefit box lines
    Second-quarter results likely to reflect a slight fall in fuel costs boosting the bottom line, despite playing a smaller role...
  • Nordic American Tankers adopts poison pill strategy
    Shareholder agreement to ward off any unwelcome takeover attempts
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    New tonnage threatens to put the squeeze on vessel utilisation if demand falters
  • Malaysian navy locates sunken tanker
    Naval hydrography vessel finds wreckage via multi-mean sonar
  • Wärtsilä expects 17 ballast water systems to be approved by USCG
    Finnish giant also incentivising users to switch on its systems to send back data
  • Philippine flagged boxship collides with US warship off Japan
    Seven US naval personnel killed and three injured while boxship crew were unscathed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 19, 2017
  • LA-LB truck picket barely dents cargo flow
  • ILWU set to vote on contract extension in August
  • SSA Pacific extends LA reefer breakbulk lease
  • Hungary trucker Waberer launches Budapest IPO
  • UPS to slap surcharges on holiday peak shipments
  • European ports face two-hour dock strike
  • Coastal India-Bangladesh port network expands
  • Trans-Pacific discussion group members no longer talk rates
  • Rickmers appoints equity fund to attract investors
  • Amid conflict, Qatar carrier beefs up Indian feeder service
  • Cosco trading halt extended amid asset restructuring 'uncertainties'

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 19, 2017
  • Hawaii trade in sights as American Shipping looks to branch out
    Chief executive says the Oslo-listed company sees more opportunities in the Jones Act market.
  • GasLog CEO: ship deficit grows with US LNG
    Destination diversity for US LNG exports to keep shipping demand firm.
  • Teekay chief sees market bottom near
    Teekay Tankers poised to ride recovery with enlarged midsize fleet, Hvid says.
  • Petredec books up to four VLGCs in China
    UPDATE: Singapore-based LPG trader confirms order says deal will lift fleet to 21 large gas carriers.
  • Highland drops Ocean Rig objections
    George Economou-led company moves forward with restructuring as creditor retreats on settlement deal.
  • Vroon puts car carrier fleet, three tankers up for sale
    Dutch owner looking to offload more vessels as part of refinancing deal; 2016 loss was $190m.
  • Control Risks urges owners to be vigilant
    Maritime risk consultancy argues spike in pirate activity should have vessel operators on their toes.
  • New tanker refloated off Canada
    Investigation begins into how 2017-built Desgagnes vessel got stuck in St Lawrence Seaway.
  • UK PSVs weaken further
    But anchor-handlers make gains as tonnage stays tight in Norway.
  • JP Morgan shipping fund raises $480m
    US investment bank expands its portfolio and says it has already spent $312m on 14 assets.
  • Cargoship beached by storm
    Indonesian vessel goes aground in bad weather in Banda Sea.
  • Dockworkers call two-hour Euro strike
    Workers in many ports around the continent will walk out to support their Spanish counterparts.
  • Hornbeck's $300m loan a 'clear positive'
    But Clarksons Platou says questions remain over payment of bonds in 2019.
  • DSME worker dies in ladder fall
    Nepali man plunges five metres while painting a vessel in Geoje.
  • Romanian yard recruits 300 Vietnamese
    Vard's Tulcea bringing in Asian welders and locksmiths.
  • Macquarie to seek new Rickmers investors
    Investment house brought in to identify fresh cash for insolvent German owner; CEO Van Meenen quits.
  • Posco looking to offload HHI stake
    Korean steel-making giant could bank as much as $171m from sale of shares in shipbuilder.
  • Frontline precluded from more DHT claims
    Marshall Islands court dismisses John Fredriksen's lawsuit and puts an end to protracted takeover saga.
  • Hanjin Heavy offloads block plant
    Korean shipbuilder's disposal raising $140m as restructuring continues.
  • Deloitte wades into Greece-Germany tax row
    Survey claims Greek owners paying more compared to EU rivals.
  • Qatargas agrees new Shell LNG supply deal
    Doha gas giant shakes off fallout from regional diplomatic dispute to sign deal with energy major.
  • Maersk 'drops IPOs' for offshore shipping and drilling units
    Sources also claim that Maersk Oil listing will go ahead, but the future of Maersk Tankers is uncertain.
  • ExxonMobil to go ahead with Liza development
    Development off Guyana will see deployment of FPSO and a subsea production system.
  • Crewman airlifted from Japanese tanker
    US Coast Guard helicopter has stop on oil rig to refuel in long-distance rescue mission.
  • Fincantieri keeps buying Vard shares
    Italian shipbuilder continues to absorb shares via market transactions taking stake to 78%.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 19, 2017
  • Jacobs: XPO Logistics eyeing more M&A targets
    XPO Logistics is getting back in the mergers-and-acquisitions marketplace, and is eying potential targets in Europe and North America, XPO ...
  • De Blasio: NYC jobs plan to boost freight, logistics industries
    New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a city jobs plan that aims to spur 100,000 high-paying jobs across many sectors, including the...
  • ICS calls on IMO to delay ballast water convention implementation
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), a global trade association for shipowners, said it wants the International Maritime Organizati...
  • Vessel speed reduction program expanding to San Francisco Bay area
    An ongoing initiative to cut air pollution and protect whales in the Santa Barbara Channel region is expanding to the San Francisco Bay are...
  • ANF Logistics launches tech tools for freight quoting, tracking
    Third-party logistics provider AFN Logistics has announced the launch of two new technology tools for freight quoting, tracking and servici...
  • Drewry: Vessel oversupply, lower rates in LPG market to continue
    An oversupply of vessels in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipping market is expected to continue the over the next couple of years, th...
  • Trump's changes to U.S.-Cuba relations roil industry
    President Donald Trump on Friday announced he will roll back several of the Obama administration's U.S.-Cuba trade policies, a move that ha...
  • First Afghanistan-India air cargo service takes off
    The first air cargo service between Afghanistan and India took off Monday, transporting about $5 million worth of goods, comprised of 60 to...
  • Report: COSCO diverts cargo from Port of L.A. to Long Beach
    COSCO Shipping Lines is diverting cargo away from the Port of Los Angeles to the "less environmentally stringent" Port of Long Beach, accor...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 19, 2017
  • Oil weakens with crude on cusp of year-to-date lows
    NYMEX July crude traded as low as $44.09/b Monday, compared with a low seen May 5 of $43.76/b. ICE August Brent touched an intraday low Monday of $46.77/b, which was just 13 cents off the front-month contract's year-to-date low.
  • ASIA FUEL OIL MOC: Fuel oil loadings nearly complete for 3.821 mil mt traded in Apr
    The 380 CST grade accounted for the bulk of the traded volume at around 3.58 million mt, with 180 CST accounting for 241,000 mt, Platts data showed.
  • M100 cargoes moving east from Baltics on stronger Singapore market: sources
    Mazut 100 fuel oil cargoes from the Baltics have been bypassing the Mediterranean and being sent east to Singapore on a stronger market there, according to sources.
  • Regional crisis spurs Qatari ports to offer ship-to-ship bunkering: QP
    - Marine fueling service available as of Monday - First fuel oil shipment arrives at Ras Laffan - Qatar seeks bunkering 'self-reliance'
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Oil market fundamentals moving in right direction: Saudi Arabia's energy minister
    "Our goal at the launch of this initiative in Algeria, was not to reach a specific price," Falih said.
  • Oil at $30/b oil next year if OPEC fails to deepen cuts, IAEE conference hears
    -Oil surplus to grow next year -US shale oil output a key factor -Riyadh to face critical decisions from mid-2018
  • FUTURES: Crude lower as US drillers add oil rigs for 22nd week

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
LOGISTICS
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
PORTS
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Algeciras. A decline in Barcelona.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
PORTS
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
SHIPPING
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
TRUCKING
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.
PORTS
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
NEWS
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
INSURANCE
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
SHIPPING
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.
TRUCKING
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
PORTS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
CRUISES
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
COMPANIES
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
LEGISLATION
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
NEWS
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
PORTS
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%
TRADE
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.
NEWS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
NEWS
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
NEWS
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.
PORTS
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
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
LOGISTICS
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
PORTS
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
PIRACY
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
NEWS
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
PORTS
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
INSTITUTIONS
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
ACCIDENTS
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
TRANSPORTATION
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
SHIPPING
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
SHIPYARDS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
NEWS
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
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
JOBS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
PORTS
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
ACCIDENTS
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.
CRUISES
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.
CUSTOMS
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
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
PORTS
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
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%
CUSTOMS
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
SHIPYARDS
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
SHIPYARDS
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%
SHIPYARDS
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
FREIGHT TERMINALS
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
TRADE
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
SEAFARERS
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.
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
ACCIDENTS
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
SHIPPING
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
PORTS
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.
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
PORTS
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
COMPETITION
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
SHIPYARDS
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.
TRUCKING
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
PORTS
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
SHIPPING
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
NEWS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
SHIPPING
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
NEWS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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%
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
PORTS
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
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%)
COMPANIES
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.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
CRUISES
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
SHIPYARDS
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
PORTS
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
LOGISTICS
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.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
PORTS
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
SHIPPING
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
PORTS
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
JOBS
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
SHIPPING
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
INFRASTRUCTURE
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.
MEETINGS
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
SHIPYARDS
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
ECONOMY
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
ACCIDENTS
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
LOGISTICS
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%
PORTS
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
COMPANIES
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
PORTS
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
NEWS
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
SHIPPING
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
PORTS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
PORTS
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
MEETINGS
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
PORTS
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%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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.
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
PORTS
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
LEGISLATION
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
LEGISLATION
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.
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
JOBS
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
PORTS
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
COMPETITION
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
JOBS
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
MOURNING
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
MEETINGS
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
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
PORTS
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
COMPANIES
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
PORTS
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
SHIPPING
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.
LOGISTICS
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
PORTS
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
FINANCING
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
MARITIME SERVICES
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
PORTS
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
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