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BRIEFS
March 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • APL launches premium Shanghai-LA service to help airfreight shippers
  • 3,000th neopanamax transits Panana Canal as popularity grows
  • Box volumes at US Southeast ports on the rise with new Asia services
  • Containers fall from Maersk ship off North Carolina in heavy seas
  • CN hunts for new CEO after abrupt exit by Luc Jobin
  • CMA CGM drops Djibouti northbound call in revised Swahili Express service
  • MOL introduces cutting-edge stowage planning for car carriers
  • Smart engines in smart ships from HHI-WinGD promise savings for owners
  • HKIA becomes sixth in the world to be certified to handle delicate medical cargo
  • Cathay Pacific links up with Kazakhstan's Air Astana
  • Algerian minister confirms bids submitted for air cargo market tender

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • CMA CGM revises Swahili Express service rotation
  • CMA CGM unveils its customer centricity strategy
  • HMM to adopt cloud-based next-generation system
  • Maersk Line announces export cargo acceptance at ICD Sachana for Mundra & Pipavav on carrier haulage
  • Maritime women to benefit from new leadership course
  • APM Terminals Mumbai implementing Vehicle Booking System to efficiently handle import evacuations
  • Chennai Port sets new rock phosphate handling record
  • JNPT receives National Sectoral Excellence Award for Best Port of India
  • Govt will extend every support to increase Indian investments in Europe: MoS External Affairs
  • How much has India's foreign trade been impacted due to turmoil in the gems & jewellery sector?

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bolivia wants to be on track
  • Benelux e-CMR trial highlights massive cost cuts
  • Robots for Geodis warehouse
  • Support for port of Lae in Papua Neuguinea
  • Schaeffler names new board member for logistics
  • New member of Blockchain in Transport Alliance
  • ABC 'fast tracks' motorbikes for world championship
  • Freight exchange handles 1.4 billion t of freight
  • Serve Air incident in Lubumbashi
  • UP upgrades Texan transport infrastructure
  • Role merger at GAC Americas
  • E-classification à la Bureau Veritas
  • CMA CGM creating "garden of Eden" for clients
  • Kuehne + Nagel sets up two innovation centres
  • President of UPS international becomes COO
  • New locomotives for cross-border services
  • HKIA now Iata CEIV Pharma certified

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • Concern rises among US ports on trade tariffs
  • ESPO pleads with Brexit negotiators to preserve short sea 'fluidity'
  • USD70 million damages win by Loki Owning quashed
  • IMO celebrates 70 years as shipping's guiding beacon
  • DP World strikes deal with Ethiopia after seizure of Djibouti terminal
  • South Gyeongsang in suspense as assessment of struggling yards completed
  • Wah Kwong appoints new CEO

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • Launch of Ocean Buying Group could be a boost for smaller shippers
  • Online platforms the great disruptor for traditional forwarders
  • GSL takes major impairment hit in 2017, but stays bullish about recovery
  • Oman - perfectly placed to be on the runway to success
  • Chinese giant HNA to axe 100,000 jobs; a quarter of its workforce
  • Chief of Canadian National Luc Jobin in 'abrupt' departure

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • Navy and USCG release polar icebreaker RFP
  • Viking Ocean to build up to six more ships at Fincantieri
  • R-R calls new situational awareness system a "game changer"
  • New Ice Class designs from OSD target arctic development support
  • Alfa Laval adds connectivity to PureSOx
  • New Inmarsat service set for GMDSS approval
  • Bureau Veritas names new passenger ship and ferry project leader

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • APL and Hapag-Lloyd warn shippers low-sulphur fuel costs will be passed on
    APL's Nicolas Sartini warns customers to expect higher rates to cover container carriers' increased fuel bills as Hapag-Lloyd claims costs...
  • Nixon signals new ships for ONE from 2020
    Ocean Network Express chief executive Jeremy Nixon says the new line has the tonnage it needs for the next two...
  • CSET's stock market woes overshadow $850m fundraising
    Company faces balancing finance requirements for 16 new tankers on order with undervalued stock
  • Norden presents optimistic outlook for 2018 despite Trump threats
    Danish owner plans to be "agile" amid signs of optimism in dry bulk and product tanker markets, says chief executive...
  • Eagle Bulk, Norden post best earning in years: bulker results round-up
    Latest reporting: Norden, Eagle Bulk and Star Bulk
  • Weak spot rates plague Navigator's fourth-quarter results: tanker results round-up
    Latest reporting: Navigator Holdings, Golar LNG and BW LPG
  • BW LPG to start $15m share buyback programme
    Company to buy back up to 4m common shares and hold them as Treasury stock
  • Korean banks post 348% net profit surge amid maritime industry recovery
    Domestic banks posted net profits hitting Won11.2trn in 2017, a 348% increase from the previous year
  • MISC probed by Malaysian anticorruption authorities
    Shipping firm is fully co-operating with the investigations
  • Cheniere starts 20-year LNG supply contract with GAIL
    Gas to be supplied from the Sabine Pass liquefaction facility in Louisiana
  • Trump's trade tariffs threaten US growth agenda
    IHS Markit economist has harsh words for US president's tactics in light of proposed import duties on steel and aluminium
  • Japan Marine United gets new chief executive
    New chief executive Chiba Kotaro takes the reins from Mishima Shinjiro from April 1
  • Women in Latin American maritime sector offered UN course
    About 50 women will be invited to attend a leadership course at the end of the year
  • LPG long-term shipping outlook positive on growing US exports
    Tonne-mile growth has been robust over the past five years, says BW LPG chief executive Martin Ackermann
  • Shanghai Salvage awarded Kea Trader recovery contract
    SSC will have resources on site 30 days before it takes over from Ardent
  • IMO celebrates 70th anniversary
    Queen Elizabeth visited IMO headquarters on Wednesday
  • Box lines told to focus on service rather than price as market recovers
    Maersk chief economist says box lines should focus more on meeting the changing needs of customers now that supply and...
  • Euroseas returns to profitable ways as merger talks continue
    Greek owner now discussing with 'several parties' as it seeks to separate dry bulk and boxship fleets
  • Shares in Asia feel the heat of trade war threat
    Japan and Hong Kong shares slide on US president Donald Trump's threat of steel and aluminium tariffs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • Maersk ship blaze leaves four crew missing off Salalah
  • Sri Lanka Ports: Prepare for alliance-free mega-carriers
  • Trade disputes, trucking crunch threaten fledgling US export gains
  • ONE's Nixon: Profitable container lines bring market stability
  • RoadOne buys Jarvis to boost Northeast US shipper service
  • Hapag-LLoyd joins CargoSphere's digital rate-processing system
  • Lawmakers urge US Army Corps to fund Charleston dredging
  • São Paulo finds officers at fault for boxes lost overboard
  • VIDEO: Fiscal policy, protectionism inject economic uncertainty
  • APM Terminals deploys vehicle booking service to cut JNPT turn times
  • TPM 2018 Tracker: News, insights, analysis
  • DP World seals Ethiopia deal after Djibouti terminal seizure
  • FMC to investigate 'unfair' detention-demurrage claims

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • Cruise executives see overtourism as an issue
    Carnival chief executive Arnold Donald calls it the "top" problem in the cruise industry.
  • China Cosco chairman bangs consolidation drum
    Terminals and other shipping assets set to follow Orient Overseas deal, chairman explains.
  • Gulf Navigation stops at $100m
    Rights issue completed but Dubai owner decides against public offering.
  • Sterling Global expands with surveyor takeover
    UK group buys Geoff Waddington & Partners.
  • Norden targets best of both worlds in dry bulk
    Chief executive spots opening for significant expansion of bulker operating platform.
  • CSET snaps up PetroChina tanker fleet for $82m
    Cosco company will own 51% of product carrier owner after capital injection.
  • Provisions down as lending rises at DSF
    Danish lender boosted customer numbers by 10% in 2017.
  • Hafnia Management hops into second spot with growth spurt
    Danish pool operator has added three new owners this year, Engholm says.
  • Shanghai Salvage confirmed for Kea Trader job
    Chinese salvor to remove broken boxship from Pacific reef.
  • Grupo TMM boosted by shipping spin-off
    Transfer of maritime division to bondholders results in big Q4 gain.
  • Frontline fires as DNB Markets turns bullish on tankers
    Oslo-listed owner sees stock climb as DNB tips VLCC rates to double and resale values to climb accordingly.
  • HHI robots to shape hulls for first time
    Automated system will work on steel plates at Ulsan yard in Korea.
  • Norden snaps losing streak with further profit set for 2018
    Danish owner latest to end a long run of red ink with new forecast set for this year.
  • IEA: gasoil demand spike won't last
    Energy agency believes post-2020 boost will fade as owners switch to new fuel types.
  • BW LPG to buy back $15m of stock
    VLGC owner targets up to 2.8% of the company's shares on Oslo market.
  • GTLK Europe plots $100m finance fund
    Russian-owned vessel leasing company to expand operations in Dublin.
  • Malaysia's MISC embroiled in bribery scandal
    Shipowner's offices in Kuala Lumpur and Johor said to have been raided by authorities.
  • Sardashti takes the helm at NITC
    Iranian tanker giant's commercial director appointed managing director as Siroos Kianersi leaves after less than two years.
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping ends 2017 in the red
    Supramax specialist makes further progress on back of updated fleet and streamlined operations.
  • DeepOcean seals more work from Statoil
    Norwegian owner says contract preparations to start later this year with execution set for 2019/2020.
  • Navigator profit lower as rates still weak
    Leading player in the midsize gas ship sector, though, beats estimates for the fourth quarter.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • Descartes looks for more acquisitions amid strong balance sheet
    Descartes Systems Group recorded strong financial results in fiscal year 2018, which ended Jan. 31, 2018, with substantial increases in net...
  • FMC to launch detention, demurrage investigation
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Monday voted to launch an investigation into the liner carrier industry's practice of assessing de...
  • Upcoming elections a cue to negotiate NAFTA quickly, Lighthizer says
    U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer during the closing NAFTA Round 7 press conference in Mexico City on Monday voiced the need for ...
  • ITC: U.S. welded pipe producers harmed by imports
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined there is a "reasonable indication" that domestic producers of large diameter p...
  • Executive Moves: UPS and BDP International
    UPS has appointed Jim Barber to chief operating officer. He most recently served as president of UPS International since 2013, with respon...
  • Trump nominates Fuchs, Schultz to STB
    President Donald Trump has nominated Patrick J. Fuchs and Michelle A. Schultz to serve five-year terms as members on the U.S. Department of...
  • RoadOne acquires Jarvis Trans
    RoadOne IntermodaLogistics said it has acquired the New England regional intermodal transport services provider Jarvis Trans Inc. Financia...
  • Transpacific contract rate outlook appears foggy
    Beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) and other industry experts are divided over what direction contract freight rates in the transpacific trade ...
  • NEWS FLASH: FMC initiates detention, demurrage investigation
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Monday voted to launch an investigation into the liner carrier industry's practice of assessing de...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • YPF inks MOU with Statoil as drilling picks up in Argentina shale
    Argentina's state-run energy company YPF and Norway's Statoil have signed a memorandum of understanding to look at opportunities in Argentina's oil and natural gas sector, a company source said Tuesday, as more companies bet on the country's shale for production growth.
  • Chevron raises Permian production outlook as it adds acreage
    US oil major Chevron raised its outlook for Permian Basin production and reserve growth through 2020 as it reduces costs, adds acreage holdings, and increases well efficiency, company executives said Tuesday on Chevron's 2018 analyst day webcast.
  • CERAWEEK: Russia not joining OPEC, but wants relationship maintained: minister
    Russia is not seeking to become a member of OPEC, but will continue working closely with the producing group
  • CERAWEEK Permian output may double within five years: Texas regulator
    Oil production in the Permian Basin could more than double within five years, Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton said in an interview on the sidelines of CERAWeek by IHS Markit.
  • CERAWEEK: US regulators now a partner to oil and gas producers: Zinke
    US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told a major energy conference Tuesday that the Trump administration was actively working to boost oil and natural gas production by easing regulation and opening up more federal lands and waters to drilling.
  • Bunkering resumes at Gibraltar, Algeciras as bad weather eases
    Bunkering operations have resumed at the ports of Gibraltar and Algeciras in the west Mediterranean following their suspension due to poor weather, spokesmen for the port authorities confirmed Tuesday.
  • Winter weather delays discharging of LPG cargoes in Mohammedia, Morocco
    Bad weather in the West Mediterranean has delayed discharging of VLGCs carrying butane to Morocco, the largest consumer market for the product in the region, according to market sources.
  • Oil futures nearly flat ahead of weekly US inventory data
    Oil futures were little changed Tuesday, tracking fluctuations on the US stock markets between positive and negative territory as traders await further signs about the White House's direction on trade policy.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FOB Singapore 10 ppm cash differential flips to negative territory on soft demand
    There is lacklustre demand for 10 ppm gasoil in the region, due to less demand or there being limited outlets, a trader said
  • Malaysia's MISC probed for alleged power abuse, bribery: report
    MISC said the company was extending its fullest support and co-operation to the MACC.
  • Dubai crude structure dips into contango in well-supplied spot market
    The spread between May cash Dubai and same-month Dubai swaps flipped into a contango of 5.5 cents/b Monday, Platts data showed.
  • Brent/Dubai calendar 2020 spread widens to record high as market prices in IMO regulation
    Demand for distillate-rich grades to make LSFO to meet the new specs set forth by the IMO is also expected to increase, sources said.
  • Tanker voyage marks start of 20 year Cheniere-Gail deal
    The LNG tanker was scheduled to set sail a ceremony Monday to mark the occasion at Sabine Pass.
  • FUTURES: Crude inches up on positive demand outlook
    In its latest report, IEA forecast that global oil demand will climb to 104.7 million b/d in 2023 from 97.8 million b/d in 2017
  • Iran wrestling to bolster oil market share
    Iran is offering a discount in freight rates to Indian refiners while in China it is selling crude in the local Yuan currency.

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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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