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June 6, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • HMM selects three South Korean shipyards to build 20 new boxships
  • Q1 cargo volume growth at Chinese ports falls 4pc to 3 billion tonnes
  • Top US east coast ports handle 5.5m TEU in Q1, up 6.4pc YoY
  • Stage set for a showdown between shippers and carriers over surcharges
  • Tianjin Port becomes largest facility to use Navis N4 TOS
  • Port of Zeebrugge to acquire 5pc stake in Cosco terminal for US$2.9m
  • China to lower tariffs on more wide-ranging consumer goods: Bloomberg
  • China Customs demands shippers submit cargo data 24 hours prior to loading
  • Cathay Pacific uses alternative jet fuel to fly new aircraft home to HK
  • Swissport to explore blockchain usage for aviation and logistics ecosystem
  • Football World Cup trophy lands at Moscow airport

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 5, 2018
  • Allcargo Logistics appoints Ashish Mathur as Group Chief Information Officer
  • CMA CGM collaborates with a startup to embed artificial intelligence on board ships
  • Freight association again calls for an end to shipping line surcharges
  • Revised instruction for stuffing and sealing of reefer containers
  • TT Club announces positive financial results for 2017
  • ZIM announces changes in senior management
  • India's agri exports register growth of 11.4 pc in April
  • APM Terminals recognised for port infrastructure development
  • Rotterdam port CEO calls for more European investment in port infrastructure & hinterland connections
  • Fuel hike results in increase in truck rentals
  • CMA CGM's Ze Box & PSA unboXed sign MoU to drive digitalisation & innovation in the shipping & supply chain ecosystem
  • Govt okays 15 projects under TIES

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hupac buys ERS Railways
  • Subsidies for eco-friendly HGVs
  • Russian freight cars for Kazakhstan
  • Liberian Registry brings detentions of vessels down
  • Japanese national presiding in Sweden
  • Good year for TT Club despite hurricanes
  • American Airlines launches Cuba cargo services
  • Top floor reshuffle at Zim
  • Hactl welcomes new Belgian carrier
  • Basque logistic provider launches rail division
  • Good Q1 for NAEC ports, says Seaintel
  • Bremen - potential for logistics
  • Al Baker chairing Iata's board of Governors
  • Iata addressing two big issues in Sydney
  • Leviathans continue to grow
  • More hoisting power for Munich's mega hub
  • Kenya Airways and Spairliners prolong contract
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 5, 2018
  • CMA CGM gets into Ze Box with PSA
  • Panamax demand drives box ship rates higher
  • Posidonia 2018: Dry bulk industry shrugs off protectionist threat
  • "K" Line defends CEO and chairman as fund adviser urges their removal
  • Nanjing Tanker looks to relist on Shanghai Exchange
  • Posidonia 2018: Owners remain nervous about scrubber investment
  • Mermaid Maritime sells elderly rig pair for scrap
  • Yangzijiang secures new contracts worth USD578 million in May
  • South Korean feeder operators tap new state fund for newbuildings
  • KOSHIPA urges allowance ahead of 52-hour work week
  • Asia's maritime boom brings bonuses - and risk

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 5, 2018
  • Drewry wades in as a wave of anger builds over carrier bunker surcharges
  • Delta Cargo appoints Lindsey Jalil to head its commercial team
  • CMA CGM and PSA in hi-tech tie-up to support start-ups targeting digital solutions
  • Tight margins and insourcing the greatest threats forwarders face in a new era
  • Seafood the dish of the day as Canadian perishables exports drive airfreight growth
  • Box ship bound for Sydney loses 86 containers overboard in storm
  • Judge prevents New Jersey backing out of Waterfront Commission

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 5, 2018
  • Nine Tengiz field heavy lift ships to use ABB's OCTOPUS software
  • New Helm software solution eases crew management headaches
  • Blount sub-licenses MAPC to build South Boats crew transfer designs
  • Wilhelmsen partners with Airbus on shore-to-ship drone delivery
  • Chip Jaenichen joins Liberty Global Logistics as EVP - U.S.-flag
  • VIDEO: Australia launches investigation into Yang Min container spill
  • Cutting maritime GHG emissions in focus at Jamaica workshop

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 5, 2018
  • Nomura sees continuing China LNG imports on domestic demand
    China's LNG import capacity will more than double by 2021 with more gas distributors, power generators and independent refineries becoming...
  • More carriers move to avoid Iran sanctions
    CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd seek to avoid being caught up in new sanctions campaign by US
  • LAROS creates maritime ecosystem
    Vessels and their systems bridge the onshore divide through an open architecture platform
  • Marichem Marigases looks beyond regulatory horizon
    Innovative fuel oil treatment products will help shipowners and operators meet their compliance responsibilities under new IMO regulations
  • Italian owners are not 'zombies', claims Confitarma finance specialist
    Industry only looks dead, with ferry operators and chemtanker outfits still making money
  • Terminal operators feeling the heat of a tough business climate
    Terminal operators have seen ROIC fall in recent years to levels comparative to the fallout of the global financial crisis...
  • Songa Bulk shareholders approve Star Bulk deal
    Songa shareholders representing 69.95% of voting rights approve Star Bulk's proposal to buy entire fleet of 15 vessels for cash...
  • Brazil supply chains will take weeks to normalise
    No respite in sight for shippers as customs action continues following trucking truce
  • Troubled KG house Lloyds Fonds to launch share issue
    Move is designed to strengthen capital base, says company
  • No good deed goes unpunished for Aegean Marine activists
    Beware of the smartest people in the room for they do not know more than you do
  • CMA CGM and PSA sign MOU on digitalisation efforts
    The agreement was signed by Ze Box and unboXed, CMA CGM and PSA International's respective venture capital arms
  • France opens probe into former MSC executive
    French authorities looking into family connections between President Macron's chief of staff and Geneva-based shipping company
  • Yangzijiang secures orders worth $578m
    Costamare Shipping is reported to be the owner of the 12,000 teu ships backed by five-year time charter from Yang...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Posidonia
    In the second of a special series of Lloyd's List podcasts live from Athens, the team reflect on the digital...
  • New LNG bunkering start-up eyes future of marine energy
    Probunkers, a new company formed to invest in liquefied natural gas bunkering worldwide, has longer term plans to trade the...
  • Rising cost of money is good news for shipping
    Scarcity of money could avoid supply-driven shipping cycles
  • Veniamis blasts lawmakers for misguided focus on shipowners
    Shipowners are being held disproportionately responsible for meeting environmental standards, while oil companies and engine manufacturers are not under the...
  • Aegean in $200m write-off over improper accounts
    Aegean's shares plunged by nearly 70% during Monday's after-hours trading on release of the report and its ability to honour 2018...
  • LNG shipping eyes short-term rates boost
    Availability of gas supply and potential fleet growth could cloud the longer term outlook
  • Livanos hits out at 'irresponsible' newcomers putting price before safety
    GasLog founder says operating your own vessels is the only way to guarantee the integrity of the asset
  • LNG tender process in the crosshairs
    Long-term charters reach 'new normal' of five to seven years

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 5, 2018
  • Higher Old Dominion volumes confirm continued US economic growth
  • Other ports monitoring Vancouver's flat fee dray pilot program
  • Vietnam rejects waste exports to ease port congestion
  • CMA CGM and PSA deepen Singapore ties in hunt for startups
  • Largely ignored by the C-Suite, logistics software finds new path

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 5, 2018
  • Maran Gas declares options for FSRU and LNG carrier
    John Angelicoussis strikes at Posidonia for more high-value gas ships, and Alpha Gas may follow.
  • Scorpio inks sale-leaseback on six more MRs
    Leading product tanker owner continues to tap sale-leaseback market in attempt to shore up finances.
  • Aegean's $200m write-off a 'crippling blow'
    Possible demise of US-listed bunker supplier may expand market share for World Fuel Services, Seaport Global analyst says.
  • Wilhelmsen, Airbus link on drone delivery
    Two-week test aims to cut the cost and improve efficiency of delivering spares and stores.
  • Mediterranean Tugs formed after Greek merger
    Spanopoulos and Aegean Tugs combine into new entity
  • Bureau Veritas okays new GTT LNG systems
    Widening LNG trade and use of LNG as bunker fuel driving need for new containment systems.
  • Color Group buys Kristiansand Line
    Norwegian owner snaps up sister operation for $71m.
  • WISTA re-launches Uruguay location
    Organisation's first South American venue reattains minimum of 10 managing members.
  • Pacific Radiance investor buying $85m of shares
    Singapore OSV owner finds new partner as part of stock issue.
  • Long-term investors returning to tankers
    Paddy Rodgers and Nikolas Tsakos discuss the importance of an easily understood futures market for the sector.
  • Liberty Global hires ex-Marad chief Jaenichen
    Former chief of the main agency in charge of US commercial shipping plans to expand Liberty's trade lanes.
  • Greek master lost from bulker
    Blue Planet Shipping captain fell from ladder in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
  • Asiatic Lloyd makes first boxship purchase of the year
    Containership owner emerges as buyer of Corinthiakos from Dioryx Maritime.
  • Vroon AHTS attacked by pirates off Yemen
    Crew of UN food-aid vessel safe after incident at anchorage.
  • Keppel to build $40m FueLNG bunker tanker
    Singapore yard wins deal from its own joint venture with Shell.
  • Radziwill: Let's get greedy on dry bulk
    GoodBulk chief executive explains his optimism for the sector.
  • Saverys stirs 'shower in a funnel' scrubber debate
    Solution will do nothing for shipping's image problem, shipowner says.
  • Jobs to go as Ince & Co restructures
    Leading London law firm preparing to cut staff as it reviews business.
  • Parked car declared hazard to shipping
    UK coastguard issues warning after vehicle became submerged on Devon beach.
  • Suisse-Atlantique sells handysize duo to Greek buyer
    Swiss bulker owner carries out first bulker sale in more than a year.
  • ISS urges investors to dump K Line bosses
    Owner calls on shareholders to ignore investment advisory service's bid to oust CEO Eizo Murakami and chairman Jiro Asakura this month.
  • Vinalines aims for $612m IPO
    Vietnamese state shipowner readies delayed listing for August.
  • NACC buys into Jebsen cement carrier company
    Algoma and Nova Marine venture boosts capacity with 25% stake in seven-ship fleet.
  • Siem buys $12m of Siem Offshore bonds
    Investor's holding company snaps up convertible series due in 2019.
  • Yangzijiang announces orders for bulkers and boxships worth $578m
    Chinese yard confirms deal for 12,000-teu vessels said to be ordered by Costamare, plus kamsarmaxes and newcastlemaxes.
  • Macron chief of staff probed over MSC links
    Alexis Kohler under investigation after news reports make "unfounded" allegations he worked on files of interest to boxship owner while in government, before joining company as CFO in 2016.
  • Qinfa confirms Kassian Maritime kamsarmax purchase
    Chinese shipowner says it expects to hand over vessel to Greeks by the end of June.
  • Thai VLCC looks next for demolition beaches
    Prima Marine expected to divest vessel by the middle of this year, according to brokers.
  • Livanos Group sells oldest bulker
    Greece's Livanos Group is selling its oldest bulkers. Brokers in the US and Europe said the shipowner has sold the 74,000-dwt Atlantic Hawk (built 2002) to a Chinese buyer for $9.5m. The price is in line with market expectations when the vessel was put up for sale in January. Alios Bulkers, the Livanos Group arm that controls the company's bulker fleet, did not reply to requests for comment. A
  • Posidonia continues to wow the crowds in half-century year
    Crowd numbers 22,000 as Greek shipping event celebrates its 50th anniversary.
  • Port Kembla to house second Aussie FSRU
    Australian Industrial Energy selects New South Wales port for floating regasification unit.
  • Adelaide shipping channel set to be widened
    Move will enable larger container- and cruise ships to use South Australia's largest port.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 5, 2018
  • Ze Box, unboXed sign digitalization, innovation pact
    CMA CGM's Ze Box and PSA unboXed have signed a memorandum of understanding to drive digitalization and innovation in the shipping and suppl...
  • FMCSA looking at ELD exemption for small carriers
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking comments on the Small Business in Transportation Coalition's (SBTC) requ...
  • MarineTraffic, NAPA join forces on fleet optimization
    Global ship-tracking company MarineTraffic and maritime software, services and data analysis provider NAPA have agreed to collaborate on th...
  • Confirmation hearing set for ITC, Commerce nominees
    The Senate Finance Committee will hold a confirmation hearing Tuesday to consider the nominations of Amy Karpel and Randolph Stayin to be m...
  • ITC opens test strip, brewing cases
    The International Trade Commission is starting Section 337 investigations into certain blood cholesterol testing strips and associated syst...
  • Tradeshift snares another $250 million in funding
    Tradeshift, a provider of supply chain payment and finance platforms, has secured another $250 million in financing, the company announced ...
  • Lineage Logistics expands cold storage footprint
    Lineage Logistics has expanded its cold storage footprint through the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Service Cold Storage (SCS). Situated ...
  • BIMCO: Tariffs will impact more than metal
    The chief shipping analyst at BIMCO says U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum will impact not only ships carrying those products but the gene...
  • PIL doubles frequency of Asia-ECSA loop
    Singapore-based Pacific International Lines is injecting additional capacity into the trade between Asia and the East Coast of South Americ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 5, 2018
  • Iraq OPEC pledge questioned as government talks take shape
    Iraq oil policies and OPEC strategy are likely to come under closer scrutiny during the political jostling to form a new federal government in Baghdad.
  • NYMEX crude in positive territory, weakening crack spreads
    NYMEX crude was higher Tuesday, putting pressure on crack spreads and the ICE Brent/WTI spread, ahead of weekly US inventory data expected to show a draw in crude stocks.
  • Ocean Intelligence downgrades bunker supplier Aegean's credit score
    "The announcement of this bad debt is deeply troubling for those with exposures to Aegean."
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean reports $200 million of bad debts
    "With $200 million missing and the share price tanking, more people will look for an alternative."
  • Plains sees Gulf Coast refiners handling 500,000 b/d more light crude soon
    Lighter crudes have taken up a larger share of output from the Delaware portion of the Permian in recent years.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch LNG Ballast Rate assessments and freight updates
    These new assessments and freight calculations will take effect from July 2, 2018.
  • S Korea's HMM forges ahead with plans for eco-friendly mega box ships
    The twenty vessels will be delivered in 2020 and 2021.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
PORTS
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
PORTS
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
ACCIDENTS
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
PORTS
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
LOGISTICS
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
PORTS
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
PORTS
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
SHIPPING
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
TRUCKING
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
PORTS
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
NEWS
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
INSURANCE
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
SHIPPING
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
TRUCKING
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
PORTS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
SHIPYARDS
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
CRUISES
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
COMPANIES
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
LEGISLATION
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
NEWS
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
TRADE
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
NEWS
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
PORTS
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
NEWS
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
NEWS
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
SHIPPING
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
LOGISTICS
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
PIRACY
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
NEWS
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
PORTS
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
INSTITUTIONS
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
ACCIDENTS
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
TRANSPORTATION
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
SHIPPING
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
NEWS
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
JOBS
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
SHIPPING
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
SEAFARERS
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
PORTS
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
CRUISES
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
CUSTOMS
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
PORTS
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
PORTS
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
CUSTOMS
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
SHIPYARDS
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
SHIPYARDS
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
TRADE
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
SEAFARERS
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
PORTS
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
CRUISES
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
SHIPPING
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
INDUSTRY
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
ENVIRONMENT
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
PORTS
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
SHIPPING
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
INDUSTRY
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
PORTS
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
COMPETITION
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
TRUCKING
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
PORTS
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
SAILING LIST
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NEWS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
SHIPPING
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
NEWS
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
MARITIME SERVICES
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
PORTS
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
PORTS
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
PORTS
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
COMPANIES
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
COMPANIES
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
CRUISES
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
SHIPYARDS
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
PORTS
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
LOGISTICS
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
PORTS
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
SHIPPING
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
JOBS
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
SHIPPING
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
INFRASTRUCTURE
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPYARDS
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
ECONOMY
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
ACCIDENTS
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
PORTS
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
LOGISTICS
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
PORTS
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
COMPANIES
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
PORTS
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
NEWS
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
SHIPPING
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
PORTS
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
PORTS
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
PORTS
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
LEGISLATION
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
LEGISLATION
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
PORTS
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
JOBS
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
PORTS
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
LOGISTICS
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
PORTS
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
PORTS
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
JOBS
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
MOURNING
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
PORTS
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
LOGISTICS
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
PORTS
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
PORTS
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
PORTS
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
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