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BRIEFS
May 25, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to levy US$150/TEU Booking Cancellation Fee from June 1
  • Maersk Line reports rail congestion out of Long Beach TTI Terminal
  • Port of Incheon dredges to 16 metres to dock 8,000-TEU ships
  • Guam governor fears defence scheme's end will bring shipping monopoly
  • CMA CGM launches 2nd loop between India, Mideast and Africa
  • Hapag-Lloyd SEC makes New York terminal shift from GCT Bayonne to NYCT
  • Baltic Dry falls for 8 days to 956 points, Indian shipping fearful
  • GAC Samudera Logistics to open multi-user, pharma hub in Indonesia
  • China Trade Week hosted by Ghana aims to strengthen trade ties
  • INTTRA sees three techno trends converging on world box shipping
  • Pilots swarm Amazon AGM to protest working conditions
  • Kalitta Air takes leased 747-400F from General Electric's GECAS
  • DHL doubles size of Brussels pharma facility to 5,300 square metres
  • HNA opens 2 Belt and Road routes from Xian to America, Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • BBC Chartering launches "BBC Euro-Gulf Express Line"
  • Digitisation seen as a competitive necessity for container shipping
  • Adani Ports FY17 revenue up 19 pc, PAT up 35 pc
  • Arjuna Ranatunga replaced as Sri Lanka's Ports & Shipping Minister
  • Cochin Port to commemorate arrival of first ship
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port clinches Special Achievement award for maximum capacity addition of 44.94 mtpa in 2016-17
  • 'SMART Railways Conclave' on June 6
  • CONCOR commences train service from ICD Agra to Mundra Port
  • GST seen as biggest economic achievement of Modi govt

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • Hapag-UASC merger closed at last
  • CargoMate system aims to end port delays
  • Hoegh LNG upbeat as profit jumps and outlook brightens
  • Sovcomflot grows specialist fleet but Q1 profit falls
  • Golden Ocean sees volatile but recovering dry bulk market ahead
  • Seadrill in advanced talks over recapitalisation but warns of stakeholder losses
  • Tarbit orders two high-heat cargo carriers from RMK
  • Yangtze River teu throughput expands heavily in April fuelling congestion at Shanghai
  • DSME claims 'superiority' in LNG carriers despite losing patent
  • Elderly tonnage dominates demolition sales as prices stay weak
  • Product tanker mega merger sees Scorpio take on 27 Navig8 vessels

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • Hapag-Lloyd finally completes merger with UASC
  • Angry transport sector may pass €40 French foreign worker fee to customers
  • Bish, bash bosh... that's Jaguar Land-Rover exports on the wing
  • Don't underestimate the air freight forwarder: carrier digitisation is not market disruption
  • China plans cold chain regime for food logistics as spoilage limits volumes
  • Amazon and Nippon Express to help Japan's small businesses sell to US

Marine Logweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • Stolt-Nielsen orders two dual-fuel 7,500 cu.m LNG carriers
  • Scorpio to acquire Navig8 products tankers through merger
  • Skangas names European-built LNG bunkering vessel
  • NTSB reports on NYC area tugboat sinking in which three died
  • MAN engines power hybrid port patrol boat
  • Red ink first quarter for Navios Maritime Holdings
  • First Philippines STS LNG transfer, more to follow

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • Panamax bulkers slump to five-month low amid debates over China factor
    Braemar ACM trumpets long-term benefits of One Belt, One Road
  • Scale alone will not save you, say tanker experts
    Industry voices cast a critical eye over the Scorpio and Navig8 deal in a world with excessive tonnage and tight capital
  • Chinese finally return to Nor-Shipping... sort of
    More Chinese exhibitors in Oslo this year, but Japan and South Korea seem to have stronger line-ups
  • UK port security unchanged despite Manchester terror bomb
    Dover on 'heightened security' for some time, statement confirms
  • Stolt-Nielsen inks first LNG carrier orders
    Chemical tanker giant gets serious about LNG as it builds its small-scale fleet
  • Evergreen to stay with UK flag - for now
    Boost for UK Ship Register as Taiwanese group decides to remain after considering alternatives
  • Ocean Yield amends charters to reflect Scorpio/Navig8 merger
    We now have a much stronger client, says Ocean Yield boss
  • Spanish ports strike cancelled as negotiations start up again
    Go-slows halted as unions and employers meet to nail down rules of new legislation
  • Hoegh shines as LNG demand climbs 13%
    Oslo-listed gas company sees results beat expectations
  • Consolidation action shifts to product tanker markets
    Scorpio-Navig8 deal to create world's largest product tanker fleet
  • Scorpio Tankers and pursuit of market supremacy
    Premium stock valuation is key theme behind recent mergers
  • Sovcomflot first-quarter net profit plunges amid weak tanker rates
    Time charter equivalent revenue falls to $274.4m from $290.8m year on year
  • Hapag-Lloyd to focus on integrating UASC
    Work on amalgamating services to begin in eight weeks, now that merger deal is finalised

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • Hapag-Lloyd ends free gensets for US reefer shippers
  • FMC looks to increase limited industry input on regulation
  • Brazilian exports power through tainted meat scandal
  • Higher port truck weight law boon to Texas exporters
  • US, Mexico to reopen Laredo border crossing
  • Roadrunner picks new CFO amid reorganization, relocates
  • Hapag-Lloyd, UASC close merger
  • Acquisitions fuel Eimskip revenue jump
  • Adani Ports breaks 4 million TEU for first time
  • Strong growth contributed to Shanghai congestion in April

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • International coalition mulls carbon pricing for shipping
    Public-private sector group Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition seeks to engage industry about decarbonisation.
  • Scorpio Tankers raises $200m for Navig8 fleet deal
    Tanker owner sells 50m shares at $4 each to help fund $1.145bn purchase.
  • KOTC launches VLCC and VLGC newbuilding tender
    Korean, Chinese and Japanese shipbuilders in the frame for Kuwaiti contracts
  • France identifies faults in Royal Caribbean lifeboat death
    But investigation board issues no recommendations after cruiseship giant takes quick action in response to Harmony of the Seas incident.
  • Stolt signs up for small-scale LNG ships
    First of up to five vessels for new venture Avenir LNG fixed to an energy major
  • Kherson Shipyard cuts its loss
    Ukrainian plant improves annual result despite fall in revenue.
  • Solstad secures 500 days of employment
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner wins new contracts and extensions for four PSVs.
  • Navios Holdings sells two, buys two and reports wider loss
    New York-listed shipowner offloads supramax duo and purchases leased products tankers.
  • Severnaya falls to loss in first quarter
    Russian shipbuilder hit by 40% revenue fall.
  • Masked men raid chemical tanker
    Robbers armed with knives board ship at jetty in Indonesia.
  • Navig8 Product deal gives Scorpio Tankers $3bn fleet
    Merger places Emanuele Lauro-led company ahead of Fredriksen, Angelicoussis and MOL in tanker fleet value.
  • Hapag seals landmark merger with UASC
    German owner does not plan to invest on newbuildings as it becomes the world's fifth largest liner company.
  • Western Bulk sets date for OTC return
    Jens Ismar says time is now right for shares to be listed on junior market.
  • Topaz sees red but remains stable
    Offshore vessel owner swings to a loss but not dissatisfied amid unprecedented challenges in the industry.
  • Eimskip profit chopped as costs rise
    Icelandic container line hit by depreciation, fuel and finance expenses.
  • Maersk Drilling agrees drillship pay cut
    ExxonMobil pays $22.5m to keep 2014-built vessel under its umbrella until December.
  • P&O brings in Bore car carrier
    UK ferry group charters Finnish ship after problems with Pride of Bruges.
  • AMSC eyes expansion opportunities
    US tanker owner says it can diversify its fleet after cutting loss.
  • Scorpio grabs Navig8 Product Tankers
    New York-listed products tanker owner swells fleet with deal to take over Oslo OTC-listed rival.
  • Golden Ocean ready to further deleverage
    Bulker owner sees Quintana fleet acquisition reduce its breakeven levels as it posts smaller-than-expected loss.
  • Norway offering ship retrofit cash
    Export Credit Norway wants a slice of ballast water and exhaust gas finance market.
  • Hoegh LNG profit on the rise
    Higher revenue and lower finance costs boost first-quarter bottom line.
  • New investor moves into Seadrill restructuring picture
    Significant progress made in talks with banks as Fredriksen company eyes cash injection; plan likely to involve Chapter 11 or similar arrangements.
  • Essar Shipping buys panamax bulker
    Indian shipowner expands fleet to 14 vessels with latest second-hand acquisition.
  • Glencore eyes possible Bunge takeover bid
    Analysts say deal could make Swiss commodity firm a major US agricultural power.
  • Bidders said to be emerging for UACC
    Trio of Gulf-based firms touted as possible acquirers of UASC stake in chemical tanker owner.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • States call for crude oil volatility standards
    A coalition of six state attorneys general expressed strong support for a nationwide limit on the vapor pressure of crude oil transported b...
  • Executive Moves: Roadrunner, USA Truck, Crete Carrier and Port of Long Beach
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Roadrunner Transportation Systems, USA Truck, Crete Carrier and the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioner...
  • Agility aims to reenter U.S. logistics contracts
    With Agility's agreement to a misdemeanor in connection to a single $551 invoice and no criminal fine, the Kuwait-based third party logisti...
  • AAPA weighs in on Trump's FY2018 budget
    The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has expressed concern over declines in various federally funded, port-related programs ...
  • Navios upbeat despite growing losses in Q1
    Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. had a net loss of $48.7 million in the first quarter of 2017 compared with a loss of $7.5 million in the same...
  • Hapag-Lloyd finalizes merger with UASC
    Germany's largest ocean carrier, Hapag-Lloyd, completed its merger today with United Arab Shipping Co. (UASC), a Kuwait-based carrier owned...
  • Diana Containerships reports $7.4m Q1 loss
    Athens-based ship lessor Diana Containerships Inc. reported a net loss of $7.4 million for the first quarter of 2017, compared to a net los...
  • CMA CGM issues booking cancellation fee
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will implement a booking cancellation fee from North Europe (North Continent, the United Kingdom and Scandinav...
  • Port NOLA joins USDA cold treatment pilot
    The Port of New Orleans has joined a U.S. Department of Agriculture Southeast cold treatment pilot program that allows for the improved tra...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 24, 2017
  • East-West 380 CST fuel oil swap at seven month low on weakness in Singapore
    The July spread, traded and assessed at $13.25/mt Tuesday, was last lower on October 4 at $13/mt, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • OPEC/non-OPEC committee teases longer oil output cuts beyond nine-month extension
    Final agreement still subject to negotiations Thursday
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Length of OPEC/non-OPEC oil output cut still in play: ministers
    Eyes are on OPEC's ministerial meeting on Thursday.
  • Completion of HAZID paves way for first LPG-fueled ferry using GE's COGES
    The COGES system consumes almost no lube oil and meets current and future regulations.
  • Japan's MOL to build its first LNG-fueled tug boat
    The development of the tugboat will also spur the initial development of an LNG fuel supply system for vessels in Osaka Bay.
  • FUTURES: Crude firms ahead of key OPEC/non-OPEC summit
  • ANALYSIS: OPEC's quest to manage sentiment hinges on likely oil cut extension
    - Sluggish drawdown of inventories remain a concern - OPEC needs to develop sound exit strategy - Members coalescing around nine-month extension
  • TANKERS: Scorpio to merge with Navig8 Product Tankers
    Following the merger, Scorpio will have a tanker fleet of 38 LR2s, 12 LR1s, 41 Medium Range vessels and 14 Handymaxes.

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Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
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Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
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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
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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