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BRIEFS

November 29, 2017

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FMC Commissioner William Doyle steps down without explanation Diana Containerships quarterly revenue falls 16pc to US$6.7 million US targets Chinese firms with new North Korea sanctions Blockaded Qatar deepens ties to Iran as trade rises 5-fold in October Industry mocks McKinsey's 50,000-TEUer prediction as 'insane' China, Pakistan make up, recommit to big infrastructure project Cosco eyes logistics buyouts in Singapore, Indonesia: Lion City sources Four new neopanamax Konecranes from Finland dock in Savannah China cuts tariffs on consumer goods, allows FDI majority stakes Maersk to switch Mundra call to Pipavav to boost its APM Terminals DP World spends on equipment for Mundra to remain competitive US retailers victims of organised crime and cargo theft: NRF Pushed from Schiphol, Slovakian Air Cargo Global returns to Brussels Dubai's dnata leads 4 firms testing data-handling blockchain system Cargolux plans to hire 60 pilots for Luxembourg hub in 2018

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017
A.P. Møller-M'rsk strengthens Executive Board to accelerate vision of becoming global integrator of container logistics Small LPG vessel segment projected to do well in 2018 Transport & social infrastructure team from Frankfurt visits JN Port LSC's first apprentice programme under NAPS to train 3 lakh youth by 2020 Commerce Ministry preparing proper business plan to promote exports, says Minister FFFAI delegation discusses key issues with Revenue Secretary, CBEC Chairperson Opportunities indeed beckon at Hazira, say participants

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Intermodal gateway? More development capacities for autonomous driving Linking refrigeration equipment to electrical system New commercial space for Veltec K Line receives laurels for Australian liner trade EFG tackling power plant project in Sweden TSA approves first explosive trace detection system Port access in Tema a subject for APM Terminals From China to France in under 21 days IRU demands access for road transport after Brexit Change at the US federal maritime commission WFS reinforces cargo handling presence in France Jungheinrich expanding in South America Survival of the fittest - two strategies Hupac expands shuttle net with new departures Four neopanamax cranes for GPA IAG Cargo reorganizes executive team

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Teekay Offshore exercises options for more shuttle tankers Port-to-door services drive throughput at Italian ports Wisdom Marine to buy Ultramax newbuild from Kambara Kisen MOL, Marubeni sign MOU with Novatek to develop transhipment facility NS United Kaiun wins third Vale contract Noble confirms Kamsarmax sales Slideshow: Top takeaways from Fairplay's sulphur cap 2020 webinar HMM refutes claims of charter deal with Zodiac Maritime DSME to issue new shares to raise capital

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017
A Christmas bonus for carriers as demand for air freight capacity 'goes crazy' BoxTech expands its toolkit to help track down 'lost' containers Forwarders go hi-tech in-house to beat digital logistics competition TransContainer profits soar as rumours grow of an MSC investment FMC schedules hearings on fair port practices William Doyle to resign as US Federal Maritime Commissioner Vincent Clerc, Morten Engelstoft and Søren Toft join Maersk Group board CILT accredits first air cargo management skills course for SASI

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017
New CRS report analyzes what's involved in getting to 355-ship Navy Gearing for growth, Rauma shipbuilder makes organizational changes Type 26 proposed for Canadian Surface Combatant proram Navy deals with delays in getting McCain and Fitzgerald to repair yards Seaman Guard Ohio detainees leave Indian prison Q-LNG ATB showcases range of Wärtsilä technology ABB turbocharger efficiency gain promises big fuel cost savings

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Lloyd's List South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards produce a first as winners are announced Winners include Radhika Menon, who was involved in a daring rescue in the Bay of Bengal, and Tamer Masoud, who... Unhappy ending for Ardmore's original investor Private equity's mandates are not always a good match for shipping cycles Bulker runs aground in Indonesia Salvage operation is in progress Fleet overview: The year of recovery, finally? Economic and trade growth could outstrip fleet expansion in more optimistic scenarios AM Nomikos sells two capesize bulkers Sale leaves Greece-based company to focus on supramax and ultramax bulker segments Labour pledges radical policies for British shipping 'I've never seen a skint owner,' says party's shipping spokesman Karl Turner MRs emerge as tankers' bright spot this winter Spot earnings above $10,000 per day on healthy demand in the East-of-Suez market and refinery maintenance in Europe and FSU IMO secretary-general signals changes and challenges Rallying cry for the IMO to get in step with the times and use data to inform regulation Daily Briefing ERCK Rickmers' ER Group appoints two more senior staffers from CPO Investments for a new investment vehicle launching in early... Ecsa squares up to international competition Incoming secretary-general Martin Dorsman wants to grow EU shipowners' control of the world fleet Maersk tightens focus with board appointments Executives from carrier and terminal divisions join top table to support transport and logistics division MOL signs pact with Marubeni and Novatek on LNG transhipment study Gas from the project to supply Asia Pacific region Rotterdam port joins North Sea wind power consortium Consortium comprised of four electricity and gas grid firms and the port mulling large-scale offshore wind energy projects in the... SM Line tests real-time vessel monitoring system based on Internet of Things technology The system will allow company to monitor the condition of the vessel and its cargo in real time Vessel oversupply to hit handysize LPG carriers the hardest Growing long-haul trades to favour very large gas carriers while olefin gas trades insufficient to keep all handysizes employed Teekay completes Tanker Investments merger Tanker Investments is now fully owned by Teekay Maersk on track to seal takeover of Hamburg Süd on Thursday after securing South Korea's approval Updated: Both companies need to fulfil requirements including withdrawal from a number of alliances to make the merger approval final Thoresen Shipping sends older vessel to the scrapyard for $5.4m Transaction in line with company's strategy to dispose of older tonnage that is less competitive and has higher operating costs D'Amico inks $14m sale and charter deal for product tanker Company to see $7.2m net gain after repayment of vessel's bank loan

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017
US importers from Asia shift toward independent carriers Container equipment under pressure, warn lessors CenterPoint bets on transloading with Oakland logistics hub site Hamburg rolls out new container slot booking system Milaha expands Indian Subcontinent feeder network

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Teekay Offshore bolsters North Sea fleet Offshore vessel specialist taps its favoured Korean shipyard for latest fleet additions. Scorpio Tankers plans new equity raise Owner and operator of world's largest product tanker fleet says new issuance aimed to bolster balance sheet. Korean Register keeps Panama RO status Korean Registry maintains role in inspection and maintenance regime for the largest merchant fleet. GRS opens US office in Atlanta New overseas location is 'important step' in company's growth strategy, Global Renewables Shipbrokers says. Greenbriar completes 'long overdue' $45m Ardmore selldown Disposal sees tanker owner's shares pull back but analysts say uncertainty has been removed. Steensland makes offer for rest of Solvang Investor group headed by the Oslo-listed LPG carrier's chairman makes play to bring company off bourse. WEB TV: Bodies found in capsized ro-ro Two seafarers identified inside vessel hit by typhoon off Vietnam. South Korea sets Maersk/Hamburg Sud merger terms Watchdog orders owners to quit some alliances if they want to combine. Bondholders take over at Bibby Offshore Refinancing plan will clear debt and give OSV company $66m equity injection. Anchor-handler rates jump 790% in North Sea Statoil swoops for eight ships as spot market comes close to selling out in Norway and UK. Court rejects SCF's appeal against $71m damages for Nikitin UK appeals judge rules that compensation is due for lost profit due to Russian owner's freezing order against legal adversary. Seatrade, CMA CGM restructure VSA deal French line will now market and operate new Europe to Pacific run. Dof banks $61m and aims for $25m more Norwegian owner launches second offering after selling out first. Teekay Tankers deal closes TIL story after four years New York-listed owner has finalised the takeover of sibling company to take grip on mid-sized market. Boskalis expands in subsea with Harkand DSVs Deal with bondholders sees one ship bought for $60m, plus charter for sister. MOL and Marubeni link up with Novatek on Kamchatka facility Japanese heavyweights pen MOU to develop transshipment hub to assist Arctic shipments. AP Moller-Maersk trio win seats on enlarged executive board Morten Engelstoft, Vincent Clerc and Soren Toft promotions come as part of group refocusing. Oman Shipping brings in Michael Jorgensen Middle East owner's new CFO is ex-Norden and Maersk Line executive. Reach Subsea makes it back into profit Norwegian owner says there are signs of higher activity in subsea market. Profit on the up at Fjord1 Newly-listed ferry group boosted by growing revenue in the third quarter. Wisdom Marine pursues ultramax buy Taiwanese owner's directors approve $26.5m spend to expand bulker fleet. Marinakis helps Greek town hit by flash floods Shipowner says he will do "everything possible" to help the people of Mandra in Athens suburb. Handysize LPG vessels set to suffer in 2018 But relief is on the horizon for owners as fleet growth forecast to shrink to just 3% by 2019. Miclyn Express Offshore misses bond coupon payment Singapore-based vessel operator says available cash is being prioritized for operations. Major Ardmore investor puts its stake up for sale Ardmore plans to buy back some shares from GA Holdings, which has 17% stake in company, and give underwriter option to buy shares. Thoresen offloads general cargo vessel Thai shipowner says move to offload vessel will reduce fleet's average age to 12 years.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017
'Ethical' hackers highlight vulnerability in containership load planning processes Pen Test Partners LLP, a so-called 'ethical hacking' company that partly specializes in security testing of maritime control systems, has f... ICOs entering liner shipping, but will cryptocurrency be accepted? As of early November, investors have plunged more than $3.2 billion into more than 200 initial coin offerings (ICOs) globally in 2017, acco... CSX trail derails, spills molten sulfur A CSX train carrying molten sulfur derailed in Central Florida early Monday morning, with no injuries reported, a spokesperson for the Jack... d'Amico Shipping selling tanker for $14m, but will retain control d'Amico Tankers D.A.C., an Ireland-based subsidiary of international marine transportation company d'Amico International Shipping S.A. (DIS... Port of Tanjung Pelepas receives four new STS cranes Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) recently received four new cranes at 55.5 meters tall, making it the first port in Southeast Asia to have the... MOL, Marubeni ink LNG joint venture with NOVATEK Japanese ocean carrier Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Tokyo-based investment firm Marubeni Corp., have inked a Memorandum of Understan... Cass: North American freight shipments up nearly 3% in October Freight shipments in North America were 2.9 percent higher in October of this year than they were during the same month in 2016, according ... TuSimple secures $55m for autonomous truck testing San Diego-based TuSimple, an autonomous trucking company, has raised $55 million in a Series C funding round led by Composite Capital, with... AirBridgeCargo volumes jump 15% YTD AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) handled more than 575,000 metric tons of cargo in the first ten months of 2017, a 15 percent increase compare...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Crude weakens over questions about OPEC deal-making ICE January Brent fell 23 cents Tuesday to $63.61/b. NWE HSFO cracks dip to 9-month low on weaker fundamentals, strong crude High sulfur fuel oil cracks in Northwest Europe have dropped to their lowest level in nearly nine months. CHINA DATA: October residual fuel imports fall to three-month low of 1.25 mil mt China's residual fuel imports fell 19.9% on the month to around 1.25 million mt in October. Oil could dive $8/b if OPEC fails to agree nine-month rollover: Citigroup Global oil prices could slump by up to $8/b later this week if OPEC and key non-OPEC producers fail to agree a rollover of their current output cut agreement. REFINERY NEWS: ExxonMobil aims to start new Antwerp coker early 2018 ExxonMobil said Tuesday it aims to complete construction of the new delayed coker at Antwerp in early 2018. External: Wired Bunkering External: Global Risk Management ExxonMobil's marine fuels meet new ISO 8217:2017 specifications Meeting the new ISO 8217:2017 specifications offers customers' more choice and greater protection. INTERVIEW: OPEC/non-OPEC cut talks to be guided by fundamentals, not sentiment: Kuwait OPEC governor Ghais, who also chairs the OPEC/non-OPEC Joint Technical Committee overseeing compliance with the deal, spoke to Platts late Monday in Vienna. FUTURES: Crude falls on uncertainty over OPEC production cut TRADER NOTE: CMA CGM CEO Rodolphe Saade made chairman of group CMA CGM's move intended to give further impetus to company's growth.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

ACCIDENTS

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.

PORTS

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%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

SEAFARERS

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

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPYARDS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

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.

COMPANIES

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

ACCIDENTS

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

LAW

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.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

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

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

SEAFARERS

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

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

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

EDUCATION

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.

NEWS

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

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%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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%

SEAFARERS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

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.

MARITIME SERVICES

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

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.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

INSURANCE

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

SEAFARERS

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

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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

MEETINGS

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

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

INDUSTRY

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

MEETINGS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

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

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

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.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

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