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February 2, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco anticipates 2017 earnings will triple to US$205 million
  • Hapag-Lloyd scraps seven old UASC box ships to keep fleet young
  • Hapag-Lloyd to call at Mombasa, Dar in a new Africa service
  • Japanese Big Three start new joint venture ONE in good financial shape
  • US Army Corps gives green light to Virginia harbour dredging
  • CMA CGM receives first of three 20,600-TEU box ships on order
  • Maersk take-over makes Hamburg Sud drop VSA, rejig Americas loops
  • Mozambique's Maputo up 22pc to 18.2 million tonnes in 2017
  • IMF predicts global economic output in 2018 to beat 2017
  • 'K' Line, NYK, Toyota and Chubu Electric boost LNG short sea use
  • Gothenburg docker strife persists, diverting ships, cargo to Stockholm
  • NYK strikes charter deal with unit of French electric company
  • Animal transporter ARK sues PANYNJ over contract breach at JFK
  • Shenzhen's SF Express deploys drones in PLA military drills
  • Walmart, Japan's Ratuken tie up in online grocery delivery deal
  • DHL presents 'barometer' to predict demand for global air-sea cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
  • NYK concludes charter agreement for LNG carrier
  • JNPT introduces transparent & people-friendly PAPs policy
  • Paradip Port Trust sets monthly volume record in Jan.
  • PSA's Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals at JN Port to commence operations today
  • 'Continued focus on in-country infrastructure development will help connect smaller producers in India to global markets'
  • 'Single window clearance digital platform for stakeholders across the supply chain spectrum will enable them to consolidate their market competencies'
  • A well-balanced & positive Budget
  • E-waybill seen bringing greater transparency & enabling hassle-free movement of goods
  • National Logistics Portal to be developed, announces Finance Minister
  • Budget increases allocation for infrastructure
  • Highlights of Budget 2018-19

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hector restructuring
  • Tool to simplify US-Canada cross-border shipping
  • Cape Town runway project cleared for take-off
  • Team Germany ready to go for gold
  • Rotterdam up in the cloud with IBM
  • Torwegge enlarging facilities
  • Arpin's back-up for China office
  • Europa's management conference sets pace for 2018
  • Jadeweserport to act as spare parts logistics hub
  • Louisville airport welcomes new executive director
  • Major US railroad to extend transcon routes
  • Lufthansa Cargo puts outsized car in Eurowings' belly
  • Booking & more made easy with smartphone & co
  • Normandy ports steady in 2017
  • Westlake Tyres inks pact with TIP Trailer Services
  • Hellmann's advisory board complete
  • Hapag-Lloyd's North America region in new hands
  • Cargojet starts new transcontinental services

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
  • More US-flag ships found substandard post-El Faro
  • Peter Döhle and Costamare merge chartering operations
  • AI-powered navigation tool launched to reduce human error on the bridge
  • Shortsea carrier Scotline goes ordering for fleet renewal
  • Chemical tanker recovery more likely in 2019, Stolt-Nielsen says
  • DOF moves to the final part of restructuring programme
  • ONE shipping alliance opens for business
  • Handysize excluded in updated Baltic Dry Index
  • Waigaoqiao shipyard receives Newcastlemax orders from Foremost Group
  • HMM wins shipping contract from GS Caltex
  • DSME offloads subsidiary DeWind
  • Belgium launches decarbonisation think-tank
  • Fukuoka Shipbuilding buys compatriot yard
  • U-Ming wins maiden Vale contract, orders two VLOCs

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
  • UPS reports 40% profit swing for 2017 and expects more growth his year following Trump's tax cuts
  • Collaboration in retail logistics the key to competing with the 'gorilla' in the room
  • Maersk and Hamburg Süd revamp Asia-west coast South America service network
  • International business the star performer for ID Logistics last year
  • Air freight hits new records at Durban as volumes and services increase
  • Why cutting spending on your supply chain will cost you more money
  • 'Steady' Mike White becomes the fifth president of CNS in eight years
  • Uffe Ostergaard named successor to Hapag-Lloyd legend Wolfgang Freese

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
  • VIDEO: NNS installs giant caisson that will speed submarine production
  • Governor Murphy moves to get NJ offshore wind back on track
  • Norway's latest zero emission ferries feature PBES battery systems
  • BAE San Diego wins Navy contracts worth $54.8 million
  • GC Rieber secures three year time charter for Polar Onyx
  • Ship manager to upgrade bulker fleet to Fleet Xpress
  • Another guilty plea in Fat Leonard bribery case
  • Two oil majors announce major U.S. GoM deepwater finds
  • Baltic Exchange tweaks BDI weightings, drops Handysize

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
  • Container shipping's first dedicated crypto currency launched
    First-stage rollout of a new blockchain application to streamline ocean freight bookings
  • Stolt-Nielsen sees no improvement for chemical tankers until 2019
    Chief executive looks to reduction in orderbook and an improvement in supply-demand fundamentals
  • Dorian LPG agrees lease financing amid newbuilding worries
    New York-listed VLGC owner stays in the black on strong operating performance last quarter
  • UK publishes review of maritime growth study
    Department for Transport launches Maritime 2050 initiative to plan for long term
  • The Who's Who of Container Shipping
    Power can be defined in so many ways. Is it about money, leadership, risk-taking or - in the shipping industry...
  • Power List 2018: Containers
    Lloyd's List Containers takes a look at those individuals who we think had the most influence on the industry in...
  • UK to boost funding for cadet training, say sources
    Doubling of Smart+ funding to make a 'massive difference' to the supply and demand of British seafarers
  • Daily Briefing
    Companies specialising in initial coin offerings are targeting shipping market participants as potential token buyers, but the ever-growing community of...
  • CSSC Holdings losses raise prospect of delisting
    Risks of delisting warning from Shanghai Stock Exchange mitigated by a proposed cash injection from investors
  • Twenty-twenty dispute resolution: Why and when to mediate
    Early dispute resolution can save time and money
  • Baltic Exchange applies changes to BDI
    New Baltic Dry Index, which will not include handysize, will be weighted according to ratios of time-charter assessments set at...
  • Salvage crews trying to remove oil from Sanchi
    Chinese authorities say decision has yet to be made on whether or not to salvage the sunken tanker
  • Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding and Tsuneishi agree business venture
    Companies will jointly explore opportunities to improve vessel design capabilities, cost competitiveness and to score more orders in future
  • Chinese newbuilding price index continues to rise
    But brokers tell shipyards to cherish immediate opportunities rather than pin hopes on owners' continuing appetite
  • ONE starts accepting box shipping service bookings
    ONE, K Line, MOL and NYK will be operating on the same service simultaneously over the transitional period
  • HMM signs 5-year crude oil shipping deal with GS Caltex
    Shipping line will transport 19m tonnes of crude oil from the Middle East to South Korea between July 1 next...
  • Dominion's Cove Point LNG terminal begins production
    US group's facility in Maryland to supply liquefied natural gas to Japanese and Indian energy companies
  • Navios Maritime Midstream Partners favours cleaner fuels over scrubbers
    Tankers outfit reports profits dented by finance costs
  • Japan's NS United reports profit, eyes scrubbers
    The company posted profit attributed to its parent of ¥6.28bn for the nine months to December 31, a 96.2% increase...
  • MPC Container Ships adds another feeder boxship to its fleet
    Purchase of vessel for $10.5m follows deal for two secondhand boxships earlier in the week
  • GasLog Partners posts higher profit for 2017
    Results lifted by addition of two more vessels to its fleet amid stronger-than-expected demand for LNG last year
  • Sea skills for the future
    More commitment needed to help British cadets secure employment on UK-flagged vessels

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
  • Amid record volume, Montreal port advances terminal plan
  • Trucker RoadOne targets US Southeast with acquisition
  • Port of Virginia sets date for NIT trucker appointments
  • HMM to offer Chittagong direct service
  • Western Canadian ports, rails flex up after peak season delays
  • Roadrunner says turnaround plan will restore service, profits
  • Belarus eyes becoming major China-Europe cargo hub
  • Maersk calls boost APMT Pipavav, but challenges remain
  • Dutch shippers push state to apply local Schiphol air cargo rule

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
  • Landside LNG bunkering coming to Gothenburg
    Skangas has delivered LNG ship-to-ship in the port for the past two years.
  • Land-based LNG bunkering coming to Gothenburg
    Skangas has delivered LNG ship-to-ship in the port for the past two years.
  • Dry bulk 'funeral' inspired Evermore Global Advisors to invest in shipping
    Financial firm's David Marcus discusses the company's shipping bets and how others are now arriving to share in the dry cargo market recovery
  • Port of Corpus Christi VLCC ready by 2021
    Project timeline predicated on approval of dredging budget for next fiscal year.
  • Cobelfret company gets larger slice of Euronav
    Chateauban ups stake in New York-listed tanker owner at least twice in recent months.
  • Kirby benefits from tax reform
    Tank barge owner beats Street consensus but dims 2018 outlook due to expected slowdown in inland business.
  • Clean tankers to turn up this summer, CEOs say
    Long-awaited turnaround in rates still predicated on inventories continuing to decline, fewer newbuildings.
  • Kirby's Q4 benefits from tax reform
    Tank barge owner beats Street consensus but dims 2018 outlook due to expected slowdown in inland business.
  • Eletson bonds down after missed interest payment on $300m debt
  • AMP confirms bulker sale but denies owning it
  • The shipping banks are back, but 'smart capital' will cost
    Lenders have regained their confidence - but gone are the days when relationship bankers could justify hefty loans on paper-thin margins
  • Pyxis hints at further investments following finance deal
    Valentis says Greek MR owner's private shares deal was a winner on two counts, and only one of them is trading liquidity
  • Fredriksen and Troim keep up dry fleet growth
    Rivalry in newcastlemax sector hots up with John Fredriksen's Seatankers inking latest pair in China
  • Restructuring yard's private and state owners scrap over restart
    Qingdao city-owned Huatong Group and former employees are fighting a $600m bid by private Yangfan Group to reopen bankrupt Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding
  • Shipping's cryptocurrency pioneers look beyond Bitcoin
    Amid first freight deals using buzz-heavy online currency, vision for industry sees other blockchain-backed financial tools playing a wider role
  • Dry bulk 'funeral' inspired Evermore Global Partners to invest in shipping
    Financial firm's David Marcus discusses the company's shipping bets and how others are now arriving to share in the dry cargo market recovery
  • 'Nibbler' Evermore Global gets a taste for tankers with bites of Frontline
  • Growing irrelevance signals end of TSA after 30 years in existence
    US liner talking shop no longer fit for purpose as transpacific operators eye new solutions to volatile rates
  • Lego's lastest Leviathan is ship in a bottle set
  • Diana extends Hapag-Lloyd tie on panamax
    Ongoing charter of panamax containership comes as rates remain steady over the last 12 months.
  • Songa quietly lifts containership fleet
  • Energy at heart of geopolitics amid Russian gas imports to US
    As the investigation continues into whether Vladimir Putin helped Donald Trump become US president, a Russian LNG cargo helps Boston stay warm as energy plays role as a political weapon
  • FLNG and floating regas-to-power set to keep new chief busy
  • Majority of cold-stacked OSVs face being frozen out of market
    Pareto's Synnove Gjonnes whittles down the daunting list of 1,100 cold-stacked OSVs to about 450 ships that may come back - but only if the market normalises
  • PSD 2 crew continues fight for unpaid wages
  • Trump effect scuttles promise of Obama's signature deal with Iran
    The Iran nuclear deal sought to relax sanctions, but North Of England P&I Club deputy global claims director Mike Salthouse fears its days may be numbered
  • PHP slams NGO Shipbreaking Platform yard claims
  • Sanchi probe hopes 'black box' will lift lid on voyage
    Fears mount that voyage data and voice recordings will be limited as stricken vessel was fitted with first-generation recorder
  • Green beach bin adds fun to throwing rubbish away
  • Dynacom denies VLCC demolition sale
  • DHT Holdings lands period charters for pair of VLCCs
    Two crude tankers find one-year time charters on 'well-balanced' terms with oil majors
  • Champion bareboat charters bring MR tally to 21
  • Ex-Enzian chief Grunder linked to new tanker outfit
    Name of former Enzian boss on new German tanker company as Swiss operation put into liquidation
  • MOL wing pays healthy rate as MRs lead clean period charters
  • Avin purchases Ancora Investment suezmax
  • Allseas ends tanker hiatus with modern suezmax duo
    Bodouroglou company ends 12-year absence from sector by acquiring RS Tankers' last vessels
  • New Greek player appears on dry bulk horizon
    Despite growing consolidation in Greek shipping market, upstart ventures keep sprouting
  • Investors to take haircut on Orion bulker bought in boom
  • Ovenstone puts small MPP vessel on the auction block
  • Lorentzen set to reap rich rewards on sale of bulker
    Investors linked to the Oslo-based company confirm they are selling the second of three handysize vessels to take advantage of the rising valuations
  • GoodBulk tipped to clear out older capesize tonnage
    New York-listing hopeful secures speedy profit from oldest bulker with two secondhand sisterships said to be up for sale
  • Costamare and Peter Dohle kick off Blue Net Chartering
    One of worlds largest boxship tonnage provider today formed by two respected names.
  • Ticker tape greets Torm team in Times Square
    Product tanker giant celebrates its arrival as a US public company fresh from $100m fundraiser.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
  • EUROGATE's box volumes slip in 2017
    EUROGATE handled 14.41 million TEUs in 2017, slipping 1.4 percent from 2016, according to figures released by the container terminal operat...
  • Port of Rotterdam full speed ahead on digitization
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority has teamed up with IBM on a multi-year digitization initiative to transform the port's operational environm...
  • Companies unveil emissions reduction technologies near Port of LA
    Two emerging technologies - one geared toward reducing emissions of airport equipment and the other that could curtail emissions from draya...
  • Executive Moves: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Hoyer Group, CEVA and CSafe Global

    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock U.S. Chamber of Commerce adds two to International Affairs division; Hoyer Group appoints chief financial o...
  • HMM inks $177m contract with South Korean oil refiner
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), South Korea's largest ocean carrier, signed a long-term crude oil shipping contract today with GS Caltex, an...
  • Knight-Swift reports 'encouraging' Q4 2017 results
    Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., the new parent company formed from the $6 billion merger of Phoenix-based trucking giants Knight...
  • ONE officially begins accepting bookings today
    Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE), the newly merged entity that brings together the container shipping divisions of Japan's three large...
  • Trade organizations voice support for Trump's infrastructure plan
    Trade organizations representing seaport authorities, truckers and soybean farmers have all weighed in on President Donald Trump's comments...
  • Miles named director for Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville
    Jeff Miles, who recently worked as a senior executive with the North Carolina State Ports Authority, has been picked to serve as director o...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
  • Oil rises as dollar stays weak, Goldman sees upside
    Oil futures rose Thursday, pushing NYMEX crude $1.07 higher to $65.80/b, with the dollar still in the doldrums and Goldman Sachs forecasting a big rally in oil prices over the next six months.
  • Gibraltar bunkering resumes as weather improves: port authority
    Bunkering operations at the port of Gibraltar resumed Wednesday night.
  • IMO sulfur cap 'continues to cause headaches' for industry in lead-up to 2020: Panellists
    The impending sulfur cap on marine fuels as of 2020, imposed by the International Maritime Organization, continues to cause headaches for the bunker industry with only two years left to compliance.
  • US DATA: EIA says November fuel oil imports highest since July
    US imports of fuel oil in November increased by more than 40% compared with October.
  • US DATA: EIA says November residual fuel oil exports to Panama up 53.85% on year
    US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 500,000 barrels in November, up 53.85% from 325,000 barrels in the same month a year earlier.
  • IFO 380 CST prices in the Americas rise to start 2018 on higher Brent, fuel oil
  • TANKERS: Hyundai Merchant Marine, GS Caltex ink $178-mil shipping deal
    Under the deal, HMM will transport 19 million mt of crude from the Middle East to South Korea over a five-year period from July 1, 2019.
  • TANKERS: Saudi Arabia's Bahri takes delivery of latest VLCC
    The Lawhah is the second of five VLCCs to be received this year from the South Korean shipbuilder.
  • Diesel, middle distillates fundamental to oil demand growth: Gunvor
    High maintenance globally in 2018 for the Middle East, Europe, US will cause demand for crude to dip in the first half of the year, Fyfe said.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean faces pressure to reshuffle board amid challenges
    The shareholder group has nominated Raymond Bartoszek, Donald Moore, David Kirshner and Tyler Baron to the board.
  • TANKERS: Americas freight rates move inversely to rising bunker fuel prices
    Reduced speeds can be negotiated on charter parties for laden voyages and thereby reduce bunker fuel consumption.
  • FUTURES: Crude holds steady after EIA posts build in US stocks
    "If the [crude oil] inventory continues building on from here, it will be a cause for concern," said Janu Chan, senior economist at St George Bank.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Japan's JXTG shuts Marifu CDU for turnaround until early Mar
    This is a scheduled turnaround.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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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