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BRIEFS
September 22, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Head of Hapag-Lloyd expects box supply to match demand in 2018
  • An advantage not being part of a major shipping alliance, says PIL boss
  • Box volume up 5.3pc at Savannah handling 348,297 TEU in August
  • 2017 growth forecast for US container imports is downgraded
  • Rail freight won't affect ocean shipping volumes on Asia-Europe trades
  • DP World's box volume growth at Cochin port outstrips Indian rivals
  • CMF establishes anti-piracy security corridor around Aden
  • CEVA leases 120 new vehicles from Dawsonrentals to upgrade UK fleet
  • Kuala Lumpur to host major conference for the logistics industry
  • Amazon's new distribution centre in southwest Ohio to offer 1,000 jobs
  • WFS' cargo handling operation at Boston-Logan airport doubles in size
  • Pinnacle Logistics to hire 300 workers at T F Green Airport cargo terminal

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
  • A.P. Moller Holding A/S to acquire Maersk Tankers A/S
  • MANSA honours shipping industry veteran Vaishnav Puri with Lifetime Achievement Award at 39th AGM
  • Nailesh Gandhi elected new President of AMTOI
  • NISAA conducts 32nd AGM
  • Vivek Kele's final communication as President of AMTOI
  • ZIM carries 3 m containers through DaChan Bay Terminals
  • Realigned Indira Gandhi Road near Cochin Port opened for traffic

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Measuring station at the Gotthard
  • Opportunities instead of disruptions
  • New rail line to serve markets in Texas and beyond
  • Connie Award for John Wolfe, NWSA
  • Second multi-cube centre for Pfenning Logistics
  • WEC Lines launches new link to Liverpool
  • Rail connection upgrade for port's industrial park
  • Virgin Cargo set to open Pharmazone
  • Pedretti opens location in Normandy
  • Inland navigation to compensate for Rhine Valley railway...
  • China's new fast railway cuts freight transport times
  • Change of legal form at Konrad Wormser
  • Volga-Dnepr transports one more satellite
  • Gefco continues to grow
  • Bosnia/Herzegovina hailed for 20 years of achievements
  • Marcura Group acquires new solutions
  • UTLC implements XL train project
  • ICS selects new marine committee chairman

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
  • UK port breached by Greenpeace activists trying to block PCTC
  • HSH Nordbank to receive firm offers end-October
  • Shipowner cyber risks on the rise, survey shows
  • MSC books 11 large container ships at DSME
  • Legal disruptors testing marine insurers' mettle
  • PIL's MD Teo quashes COSCO takeover rumours
  • IUMI 2017: Hull class risk profile a positive in a sea of challenges
  • Toda Kisen books LPG carrier duo at Sasaki
  • South Gyeongsang officials propose relief measures for shipbuilders
  • Scorpio Tankers: 'coiled spring' or 'Waiting for Godot'?

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
  • Latest ULCV orders the start of a slippery slope to new overcapacity glut?
  • Panalpina testing new online air cargo booking portal aimed at SMEs
  • GEFCO clocks up 25% rise in EBITDA as European car market picks up
  • Integrated 'end-to-end' container distribution service a first for port of Liverpool
  • DHL gears up for logistics boost from Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor
  • Beyond globalisation - the trend towards regional supply chains
  • Putin orders end to trade in US dollars at Russian seaports

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
  • Electric Boat awarded $5.1 billion Columbia Class design contract
  • Horizon take steps to deal with revenue shortfall on ferry project
  • Neptun floats out engine room module for LNG fueled cruise ship
  • Another big box ship order raises over capacity worries
  • Dorian calls in ABS to help it evaluate LPG as a marine fuel
  • Wärtsilä marine gear boxes to be produced by Siemens
  • Rolls-Royce and Inmarsat in LOI on energy management system
  • EBH Nambibia drydocks a dry dock

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
  • Inchcape Shipping and ClipperData in data-driven tie-up
    Staff transferred from ISS to ClipperData under deal that will see companies share tanker trades data
  • Golar LNG appoints new chief executive as business focus shifts
    Integrated gas firm enters a new phase after delivery of FLNG Hilli Episeyo
  • Last Word: Twitter's wrath
    And you thought Twitter was all cat pics and Donald Trump starting wars...
  • Daily Briefing
    The arms race for super-sized container dominance is back
  • China Merchants eyes port investments in UK
    State conglomerate also looks for opportunities in highways and urban developments
  • Carrier diverted from UK port by Greenpeace activists
    Activists also storm port in protest at diesel cars
  • Power play, politics, and big personalities
    Container shipping is an industry driven by big personalities and fierce rivalries, where no one can be allowed to get the...
  • Becoming smarter
    The criteria for 'smart shipping' differ from one part of the industry to another
  • Maersk Line and Minsheng Leasing strike $500m leaseback deal
    Liner shipping carriers have been engaged with Chinese leasing houses to enhance cash position
  • Cyber threats cross blurry supply chain lines
    Experts warn of more attacks and ransom demands
  • DSME to build five of MSC's 11 mega boxships
    Update: MSC has split the order between two South Korean yards, with Samsung Heavy Industries to build six
  • Capesize earnings hover at around $20,000 per day
    Market remains bullish before China's Golden Week holidays
  • Aschmann to step down as Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement chief
    Ian Beveridge will take over in 2018 until when Aschmann will hold the reigns
  • US court allows Ocean Rig's restructuring plans
    US court order comes after Cayman court approved offshore services provider's debt restructuring schemes
  • Wilhelmsen boosts NorSea stake to 72%
    Group to purchase extra 32% stake in NorSea for $70m
  • Maersk Tankers is safe under the bank of mum and dad
    AP Moller-Maersk's sale keeps the product tanker player arm within the family but does not rule out further minority stake...
  • Aftermath of Hanjin collapse rocks South Korea university
    Prosecutors are investigating Inha University's decision to buy corporate bonds issued by Hanjin Shipping before collapse
  • Dark clouds hover over dry bulk market in the long term, says Berge Bulk chief
    Current market conditions do not justify secondhand deals
  • Dorian wants to use LPG as marine fuel
    Feasibility study to examine if LPG is a viable, cost effective way to meet new emission standards
  • Songa Bulk adds another Japan-built kamsarmax to fleet
    Vessel scheduled for delivery by October this year and is estimated to cost about $20.5m

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
  • Maersk joins Cosco diverting cargo away from Prince Rupert
  • Industry: Great Lakes pilots' fees threaten cargo volumes
  • Uber Freight in no hurry to enter drayage market
  • Weather delays continue at India's Nehru Port
  • NVOCCs continue to gain Asia import to US share
  • MSC latest carrier to order 22,000-TEU vessels
  • Post-holiday season testing carrier disciple
  • CMA CGM partners with Indian IT leader to drive efficiency
  • Freight tax for US infrastructure projects floated again
  • Hurricanes threaten US-wide impact on freight capacity
  • China factory closures hit Russian importers

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
  • Panama Canal cuts the paperwork
    New one-stop shop for documentation aims to rid multiple forms needed for transits.
  • Select investors find 'asset-light' is best approach to tanker market
    At least three companies, including Penfield and Navig8, have quietly drawn backing for funds that charter-in ships rather than buy them
  • Court throws out 'faked' JEHI bankruptcy
  • Middle East tanker venture sets sights on fleet of VLCCs
  • JICA funding to help Alang meet HKC standards
  • Hesnes board satisfied despite profit plunge
  • Daiichi bounces back, but no revival of pact with Werring
  • Belt and Road could be biggest boost for shipping in centuries
    Chinese mega-project has the potential to turbo-charge trade routes between Asia and Europe, but this quantum leap still has hurdles to overcome
  • H Schuldt undergoing 'strategic overhaul'
  • Maersk Tankers acquisition fits Moller Holding plans to diversify
    Public group can pay down debt while family invests outside shipping
  • NewLead financiers prevail over DHL in bulker case
    Ray Capital, Cheyenne Holdings, Oppenheim Capital and Labroy Shiptrade awarded $7.7m as quest ends
  • CMA CGM delays boxship fuelling decision
  • Hanjin's lessons about the strength of steel
    Standard business theory suggests bankruptcies and consolidation cuts oversupply and increases pricing power - but those rules struggle in asset-driven shipping markets
  • Wessels eyes more retrofits for boxship feeders
    But top of the agenda is getting natural gas supplied in ports or charterers will lose interest
  • Hawaii dock lease sends Matson shares up
    Jones Act containership owner likely to remain in a duopoly with existing rival, beating out new entrant.
  • Ghana shifts to new LNG import solution with Gazprom deal
  • Laid-up Shell ship returns to trading
  • Shell LNGBV commissions new Lithuanian truck station
  • Yamal's Arc7 shipowners reach accord on ice trials
    Second vessel for project is expected to arrive ready for work at Arctic port of Sabetta in December
  • SGMF environment committee gets down to business
  • All eyes on Wang Dawei in Shandong reshuffle
    Change at Chinese owner is not seen as a shake-up but sources are divided on whether former second-in-command is bound for top job
  • Russia earmarks $1.63bn to spur its ships to switch to LNG fuelling
    Ambitious plan projects use of gas will quadruple over five years as modern fleet becomes more efficient
  • LNG charter rates nudge up as cargo picture brightens
    Owners hopeful of more trading action as east-west arbitrage starts to open
  • Oversupply in Brazil is hurdle for owners
  • Liberia claims 'quality' recognition
  • 'Too much at stake for talks to fail'
  • IUMI calls for boost to boxship firefighting capabilities
  • ITF and employers pledge to strike pay deal this year
    Negotiators promise they will not leave thousands of ships stranded without a collective agreement, amid hopes of 11th-hour compromise
  • OceanSaver assets picked up by IMS
    Assets of the Drammen-based company will be folded into marine equipment supplier.
  • IMS acquires second tanker in a month
  • Polemis linked to purchase of Chevron aframax
  • Japan VLCC newbuilding negotiations underway
  • Brightoil seeks to reshape shipping with e-commerce
    Bunker supplier and tanker owner claims online platform and marine e-commerce ecosystem will bring radical change to the way shipping works
  • Patient route in hunt for VLCCs
  • Frontline assigns first duo to new LR2 pool with Vitol
    Fredriksen company also switches some tankers from clean to dirty trade
  • Adriatic's boss Zissimatos hits comeback trail again
    Official documents confirm return of Greek shipowner at helm of new company
  • UAE aggregates trader makes $2.6m profit on supramax flip
  • Chios secures firm $8m for vintage supramax
  • Stopford takes a trip to S&P casino
  • Supramax for sale as Indian shipowner focuses on LPG
    Gas is our strength, says Global United Shipping India after it puts bulker on market
  • Songa Bulk sights capesize number three
    Oslo Axess-listed owner believed to be targeting a Greek-owned bulker in latest S&P move.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
  • FMC to hold public hearings on detention and demurrage petition
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on Wednesday voted to hold public hearings at its Washington headquarters related to a petition filed ...
  • CETA comes into provisional effect
    The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada enters into force provisionally on Thursday, Se...
  • FedEx Ground opens new Baltimore DC
    FedEx Ground announced the opening of its new distribution facility at Baltimore-based multimodal global logistics center Tradepoint Atlant...
  • ODFL opens new Illinois service center
    Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. opened a new service center in Montgomery, Ill., which is about 40 miles west of Chicago. The 103-door faci...
  • Smartphone app provider launches cloud-based platform for truckers
    Trucker Tools, maker of a driver smartphone app and automated load matching solution Load Track, has launched a cloud-based platform called...
  • Commerce imposes duties on mechanical tubing imports
    The Commerce Department on Wednesday said it will impose countervailing duties on imports of cold-drawn mechanical tubing from China and In...
  • Spot rates crash on Asia-ECSA trade amid higher capacity
    Spot container rates on the Asia-East Coast South America trade have crashed over the last few months, fueled by carriers injecting more ca...
  • Rotterdam launches blockchain field lab as part of 'smartest port' initiative
    A blockchain field lab has been launched by the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the Municipality of Rotterdam in a joint effort to develop ...
  • Report: MSC orders 11 new 22,000-TEU vessels
    Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) has reportedly confirmed an order for 11 22,000-TEU vessels, which would not only be the...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
  • US to impose new North Korea sanctions targeting energy trade, shipping
    The US will impose new sanctions designed to cut off funding for North Korea by targeting individuals and companies that trade with the Kim Jong-un regime.
  • Power outages in Puerto Rico could disrupt LSFO market: sources
    The damages caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico have left the island without power potentially for several months, causing uncertainty in the US and Latin American LSFO market.
  • European refiners prospects rise on lower stocks, low availability elsewhere
    Decreasing stocks, especially of distillates, and low refining availability elsewhere in the world have improved prospects for European refiners.
  • European refiners optimistic on ability to cope with IMO 2020
    Speaking at the Platts European Refining Summit in Brussels Thursday, European refiners were cautiously optimistic on their ability to provide compliant 0.5% sulfur marine fuels from 2020 onwards to meet IMO regulations.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Dorian LPG engages ABS for economic feasibility study for LPG bunkering
    LPG bunkering could be a cost effective solution to meet environmental rules.
  • FEATURE: 2020 sulfur cap, ballast water rules prove twin headaches for shipping
    "Take, for example, the sulfur cap issue ...a lot of [ship] owners are simply waiting, because anything can happen between now and January 2020," IMC Shipping's Lim said.
  • Trump says he has decided on future of US in Iran nuclear deal
    Trump said last week Iran is not keeping with the "spirit" of the 2015 nuclear deal, calling it "one of the worst deals I've ever seen."

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
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
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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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
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
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
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
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
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
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