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February 8, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Pakistani police investigate killing of Cosco executive in Karachi
  • APL launches new Japan-Taiwan-Thailand express service
  • DP World achieves 10pc growth globally in 2017 to reach 70.1m TEU
  • Seaspan buys 2 box ships and charters them to Maersk for 4 years
  • New box terminal to raise Montreal port's capacity to 2 million TEU
  • New PSA terminal at JNPT, India ramps up competition for market share
  • Top shipping firm in Vietnam to make IPO in mid-2018
  • Shipping in Arctic regions focus of February 21 Montreal meet
  • Air freight on all major trade routes off to a flying start in 2018
  • UPS orders 18 Boeing freighters in major investment drive to boost capacity
  • American Airlines plans 4 new cargo services to Europe over summer

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • CMA CGM improves offer between Europe & West Africa by strengthening EURAF 5 service
  • CMA CGM introduces REEFLEX, a new & unique system for the transportation of liquids by container
  • HMM with AAL to upgrade Asia-Middle East MPV service
  • ONE to offer extensive liner network service portfolio
  • Schedule reliability slips in 2017
  • Coal imports down
  • Major Ports handle 560.97 mt during April 2017 to Jan. 2018
  • Ravindra Babu is new CVO at Chennai Port Trust
  • SEGRO to deliver pioneering multi-storey distribution hub for IKEA in Gennevilliers port
  • NHAI executing pilot project for new toll collection system
  • Govt urged to adopt more investor-friendly policy reforms to overcome recession in investment
  • RBI keeps key rates unchanged

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Dachser deploys first LHVs in Spain
  • Metamorphosis: old factory into new logistics centre
  • Ecuador fond of CGSA in Guayaquil
  • Italy: Dinazzano PO receives locomotives from Czechia
  • Canadian Pacific Railway's footprint in Shanghai
  • Gecas equips narrowbody freighters with FLSs
  • Big investments for the future growth
  • Headquarters moving on Iberian peninsula
  • Frequency of rail link to Metz doubles
  • Hapag-Lloyd tightens Africa connection
  • Most successful cargo year at Luxembourg airport
  • Agility works with Maersk on blockchain solution
  • Pressing on with long range hydrogen-electric flight
  • Seko puts more emphasis on airfreight
  • Liner reliability down in 2017, says Seaintel
  • New Europe-Central Asia intermodal service

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • IMO delegates keen to maintain sulphur cap momentum
  • Oman Drydock Company names new CEO
  • CMPort buys half-share of Newcastle port
  • Precious Shipping slashes 2017 loss to USD1.1 million
  • Seoul to build domestic tanker for fuel supply
  • AI-powered navigation tool launched to reduce human error on the bridge
  • BW LPG secures USD150 million refinancing
  • Maritime sector told to prepare for the 'unthinkable'
  • Insurers call for clarity following Sanchi loss
  • Buyers bet on Pakistan reopening recycling yards to VLCCs

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • ONE 'plays it safe' with no major changes to services and commercial contacts
  • IAG Cargo targets e-commerce market with global delivery platform Zenda
  • Ohio's Rickenbacker joins US airport scramble to capture online retail traffic
  • Uzbekistan eyes GAP certification to expand perishable exports traffic
  • EU-China customs data-sharing project touches down at Schiphol
  • BNSF Logistics names Dan Curtis as its new president
  • Why Is China buying up Europe's ports?

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • BAE San Diego wins $34 million Navy contract
  • VIDEO: Umoe Mandal teams with Bordelon on next gen crew transfer
  • Baydelta marks several firsts in bringing hybrid technology to tugs
  • VIDEO: Polar Star beats engineering challenges to complete mission
  • Incat Crowther designed duo set to protect Philippines fisheries

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • Navios Acquisition targets stock buy-back after end-2017 loss
    Tanker company eyes better days ahead for crude and product sectors
  • Platten takes over from Hinchliffe at International Chamber of Shipping
    Head of UK shipping association moves up to global role at time of greater environmental and technical scrutiny
  • Plea for sulphur cap transition period persists at IMO
    Saudi Arabia and other members foster hopes of a transitional period after 2020
  • How inspiring women will create a thriving maritime industry
    Companies that embrace diversity are far more likely to innovate and grow than those that take a narrower approach to...
  • Putting safety back at the top of the agenda
    Digitalisation, the environment, and unmanned shipping have swept safety aside. Or have they?
  • Tanker fundamentals to prevail in 2018
    Higher global oil demand and slower tonnage growth to help recovery, says Ardmore Shipping head Anthony Gurnee
  • EIA's 2050 US energy landscape favours oil and LNG shipping
    Report by US energy body see increasing energy efficiency, while rise of coal exports last year likely a one-off
  • IUMI leader hails 'signs of end to soft marine market'
    Rates actually hardening despite ongoing overcapacity, Dieter Berg claims
  • Liner reliability on major trades slumps
    Performance of containership operators plunged 8.4 points last year to 74.5%, says analyst
  • Daily Briefing
    V.Ships is in advanced talks about a deal that would give the ship management giant majority control of Bernd Kortüm's...
  • CMA CGM launches liquid reefer solution
    Unique Reeflex technology will allow liquids such as juice, milk and syrup to be moved by bulk in refrigerated containers
  • Shipping needs another NotPetya
    Maersk attack was a wake-up call but the industry is still in sleep mode, says former FBI cyber chief
  • IMO says 'no turning back' on 2020 sulphur cap
    Ban garners sufficent support amid warnings of its negative impacts on markets and nations
  • Robert Yildirim eyes Mississippi port investment
    The Turkish entrepreneur has returned from the US with plans to invest in niche businesses including ports, logistics and warehousing
  • MPC Container Ships raises $75m from private share issue
    Proceeds to help finance company's vessel acquisitions
  • India proposes ambitious LNG import plans
    Move comes amid country's plans to double LNG's share of its energy mix to 15% by 2022, says Reuters report
  • Japan's MHI quashes claims it is disposing of stake in automaker arm
    Media reports had said the company decided to offload its stake in Mitsubishi Motors to reduce exposure to weak earnings
  • HHI to develop LPG dual-fuel engines with MAN Diesel
    South Korean group has built about 150 LPG carriers and accounts for about 30% of the global vessel engine market
  • JES fails to offload its debt-ridden shipbuilding business
    Former chief executive Jin Xin has been given a 12-year jail sentence, says company
  • Precious Shipping positive about dry bulk prospects
    Bangkok-listed dry bulk owner marks year-end with a return to the black
  • DSME secures $360m order to build two LNG carriers
    The vessels are expected to be delivered by June 2020
  • DP World volume up 10.1% in 2017
    Port operator expects to continue to grow ahead of market in 2018

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • XPO to boost tech spending, make acquisitions in 2018
  • Resin packager bolsters Charleston's export business
  • Galveston's roll-on roll-off, project, reefer focus is working
  • NY-NJ posts largest cargo volume increase in over five years
  • Western Canada delays raise peak capacity questions
  • Lagos barge service helps ease road congestion
  • US truckload spot rates slip, but remain high
  • PIL's break from VSAs complicates Asia-ECSA trade

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • Stolt-Nielsen to buy back $30m in shares
    Oslo-listed tanker owner will repurchase $28.3m in shares after buying back $1.7m in stock in March 2016.
  • KNOT Offshore investor sells $4.3m in shares
    Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors drops stake in New York-listed master limited partnership (MLP) to 6.27%.
  • Bulkseas keen on more capesizes after Bulk India buy
    Greece's Bulkseas Marine Management confirmed the purchase of its first capesize vessel and said the company is keen on buying a few more, if it can get the right price for them. Company managers at the Stavros Meimetis-led company said the outfit has agreed to buy the 177,600-dwt Bulk India (built 2004) from Japan's Nissen Kaiun. The deal was agreed about three weeks ago at a price of $14.2m. T
  • NRS talks with V.Group in final furlong
    Shipmanagement giant tipped to head a line of up to 15 interested parties.
  • Ardmore: traders taking tonnage 'quietly'
    Product tanker owner sees uptick in long-term cover from trading houses as bullish sign for market.
  • DryShips lines up $50m share buyback plan
    Stock repurchase is announced alongside latest quarterly dividend payment.
  • BNY Mellon take piece of Scorpio Tankers
    US-based asset manager takes first piece of owner of largest product tanker fleet.
  • TechnipFMC buys Island Offshore Subsea
    New York-listed group's move kicks off wider cooperation with Norwegian owner.
  • DFDS completes $50m share buyback
    Danish ro-ro owner meets target set back in August.
  • Ardmore Shipping edges ahead of fourth quarter forecasts
    Fourth quarter loss is not as deep as analysts had chartered.
  • Klaveness opens pop-up Dubai office
    Bulker owner's new base will only be around for 11 days.
  • 'Disruption is the new black'
    Topaz Energy and Marine CEO Rene Kofod-Olsen says OSV owners must adapt to prosper in a post-crisis world.
  • Navios Acquisition closes in on leaseback
    Transaction would refinance debt on a quartet of product tankers.
  • CJC shoots for expansion with new hires
    Senior partners joining in Singapore, London as law firm takes next global step.
  • Hoegh Giant gets to work with spot market exposure
    Hoegh LNG has secured some exposure to the rising LNG carrier market spot with one of its FSRUs beginning a deal with Gas Natural today. Stohle stresses contingency plans amid project concern Oslo-listed Hoegh says the 170,000-cbm Hoegh Giant (built 2017) started a three year charter and is bound for the US to load its first cargo. Gas Natural has the option to use the vessel as an FSRU but for
  • Winning Shipping tied to twin capesize deal
    Brokers flag up double bulker addition running to almost $50m.
  • DHT Holdings 'preserves muscle' as tanker market sags
    Further acquisitions off the menu for now after VLCC fleet was doubled in 2017.
  • JMU feels pinch from LNG carrier losses
    Japanese shipyard sees further pain to come as the result of production problems.
  • Crude hardest hit as stock slump takes 6% bite of shipping
    Pareto Securities analysts count the maritime cost of global stock selloff.
  • Tamai Steamship cuts nine-month loss
    Supramax owner forecasts a return to profit for the full year.
  • Former SBIC chairman held on fraud charge
    Vietnam accuses Nguyen Ngoc Su of making profit from bank deposit.
  • Crystal Cruises downsizes newbuildings
    Genting company redraws 100,000-gt design to offer "impeccable service".
  • Danko Koncar in talks over Arctech
    Croatian yard tycoon could buy control of USC-owned shipbuilder.
  • Nova Algoma Shortsea Carriers buys mini-bulker
    Swiss-Canadian joint venture completes second S&P deal in less than two months.
  • Ties of friendship helped Marco Polo revive
    New owner of OSV player counts CEO Sean Lee as childhood friend.
  • Acta Marine returns to Ulstein for second CSV
    Dutch firm orders vessel just a year after ordering first unit at Norwegian shipbuilder.
  • Precious Shipping reports first quarterly profit since 2014
    Khalid Hashim-led bulker owner benefits from 30% year-on-year increase in freight rates.
  • Hyproc returns to Jiangnan for LPG carrier
    State-owned Algerian shipowner back in China to exercise option on mini-gas carrier.
  • Ship's bosun beaten by pirates off Vietnam
    Incident off Godau Anchorage first in a year to use violence, says security consultancy Gray Page.
  • Mermaid sees two heads as better than one
    Thai-backed offshore vessel operator has appointed a second chief operating officer.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • MOL, Total Marine Fuels ink charter contract for LNG bunker vessel
    Japanese ocean carrier Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and bunkering services provider Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions (TMFGS) have signed a ...
  • AAL, HMM launch Asia-Middle East multi-purpose service
    Singapore-based global ocean transport company AAL Shipping and South Korean container line Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) are combining for...
  • TITLE Act widely viewed as key element of fighting financial corruption
    The ability to incorporate in the U.S. without being subject to the same level of beneficial ownership transparency requirements as other d...
  • The tech-driven chassis provider
    On the surface, a chassis is a simple device - a steel frame with wheels for transporting ocean containers over the road. However, since t...
  • IANA: Intermodal volumes grow 5.4% 2017
    North American intermodal volumes grew 5.4 percent in 2017 compared to the previous year following a 2016 year in which shipment volumes fe...
  • Executive Moves: SEKO Logistics, Port Tampa Bay and Evans Distribution Systems
    SEKO Logistics has appointed Shawn Richard to the newly-created role of vice president of global airfreight. A 30-year logistics industry...
  • NWSA approves Clean Truck Program despite trucker opposition
    Managing members of the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, voted T...
  • U.S. trade deficit widens to 9-year high in 2017 despite Trump rhetoric
    The U.S. trade deficit - the amount by which the country's goods and services imports exceeds its exports - widened 12.1 percent to $566 bi...
  • Sen. Flake removes hold on Doud nomination as USTR ag rep
    Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., last Thursday released his hold on Gregg Doud, President Donald Trump's nominee for Chief Agricultural Negotiator...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • Oil futures down after EIA data shows crude, product builds
    The oil complex turned lower Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed builds last week in inventories of crude, gasoline and distillates.
  • OPEC Jan crude output 32.46 mil b/d, up 60,000 b/d from Dec: Platts survey
    OPEC crude production averaged 32.46 million b/d in January.
  • Bayou Bridge pipeline shows lessons learned from Dakota Access fight
    Last year, a lawsuit threatened to block North Dakota crude oil from flowing quickly to the Texas Gulf Coast. Now another suit seeks to block that same oil stream from heading to export markets via the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port.
  • TANKERS: IMO 2020 0.5%S ceiling to prompt MR demand: Ardmore
    The IMO 2020 global sulfur ceiling decrease to 0.5% from 3.5% will increase Medium Range tanker demand, as these ships will be moving marine gasoil from the world's refining centers to far-flung bunker consumption areas, Ardmore Shipping CEO Anthony Gurnee said Wednesday.
  • Japan's oil industry ready to meet IMO bunker requirements: transport ministry
    An inter-industrial and ministerial meeting has found that the Japanese oil industry will be able to supply different grades of marine fuels for domestic bunker requirements under the International Maritime Organization's 2020 mandate, an official at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said Wednesday.
  • USAC bunker fuel price drop coincides with fuel oil stocks build
    USAC fuel oil stocks rose 614,000 barrels to 7.105 million barrels, a 9.45% increase.
  • Ex-BP marine fuels manager, Pacific Prime director to stand trial on graft charges
    Koh allegedly transferred $3.95 million to Chang between 2006 and 2010.
  • Taiwan's CPC to introduce MGO, discontinue supply of MDO from March 1
    The switchover takes effect at all ports such as Kaohsiung, Keelung, Taichung, Suao and Hualien.
  • TRADER NOTE: OceanConnect Marine hires traders to start S Korean trading desk
    The desk is headed by Joon Kim and includes traders Daniel Park and Danny Han.
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo inks deal with South Korea's Hyundai to develop LPG dual fuel engines for ships
    The move towards lower emission limits is set to accelerate LPG's uptake as a marine fuel.
  • OPEC oil output to average 32.43 mil b/d in 2018, 32.7 mil b/d in 2019: EIA
    Rapid declines in Venezuelan crude oil output was also likely contributing to higher crude oil prices, it said.
  • FUTURES : Crude rises on API data, recovery in US stock market
    For the week ended January 30, API reported a surprise draw of 1.050 million barrels of US crude inventories.

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Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
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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