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March 8, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Four missing in 'serious fire' on board Maersk Line boxship in the Arabian Sea
  • GSL remains bullish about recovery despite another year in the red
  • GSL acquires 2,800-TEU CMA CGM Matisseer for US$11.3 million
  • Vancouver enjoys record year with boxes up 11pc to 3.3 million TEU
  • Dimerco says 2017 sales up 9.7pc in 2017, but provides no dollars and cents
  • Small truckers ask Congress to rethink costly 'spy-in-the-cab' rule
  • Kuwait customs seize suspected Pharaonic statue
  • Western Global to operate HK-LA airfreight service for Flexport
  • Kale Logistics, Cargonaut to create digital Dutch-Indian air corridor
  • Time-critical GBA approved for secured air cargo trucking in Germany

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • 2018 seen to be a challenging year for container shipping companies
  • Inter-ministerial committee formed to boost coastal shipping of coal & other commodities
  • Serious fire in cargo hold of box vessel on high seas
  • SM Line launches new East India service
  • Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals salutes female staff on International Women's Day
  • HAROPA - Port of Le Havre renews PERS certificate
  • Sri Lankan ports functioning normally despite declaration of emergency
  • CSIA Mumbai Airport adjudged world's best
  • States have to implement national e-way bill system for intra-state movement of goods latest by June 1

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Time limit for HGV parking in rest areas
  • New name for Polzug Intermodal in Georgia
  • Steel deal for UK's Groveport
  • Garbe eyeing up expansion in southern Germany
  • Dallas: perishables now handled by Dnata
  • Canadian Railways derails CEO
  • Jade-Dienst invests in Wilhelmshaven
  • Ethiopia and Djibouti now linked by rail
  • Spanish public ports euphoric about 2017
  • Freight forwarding startup drops anchor in London
  • Airbus rolls out first A330neos for TAP Air Portugal
  • BDP enlarging North African footprint
  • Trains and ships carry traction from USA to Africa
  • ICTSI posts finalized results
  • Slight upturn for Panalpina
  • GSSA and network expand

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Maersk Line ship fire update: Thai crewman dies
  • Canberra and Dili agree on maritime borders, but downstream gas dispute flares
  • Calls for New Caledonia to benefit from Kea Trader salvage
  • MISC investigated for alleged false payments
  • KLC wins GS Caltex COA, eyes VLCCs
  • Tanker scrap prices firm amid rumours of Pakistan market reopening
  • Four missing in serious fire on Maersk vessel
  • Britannia P&I appoints Taiwan correspondent

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Interview: Panalpina's top brass bullish over M&A prospects, air freight and results
  • Fire ravages Maersk mega-containership - four crew members unaccounted for
  • DP-DHL has 'another good year', despite tighter margins in air and ocean
  • Shippers fear huge surge in costs if IMO rules box ships must slow down
  • Trump's threat of 'easy to win' tariff war could damage transpacific trade
  • Supply chain bottlenecks could be a bonus for buoyant air freight sector
  • Jim Barber becomes new COO at UPS in possible leadership succession plan

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Evergreen among new carriers joining INTTRA
  • Danelec partners with NAPA on new maritime IoT solution
  • Compact LNG fuel tank solution completes test phase
  • MOL upgrades car carrier stowage planning system
  • USCG responds to sunken towing vessel
  • Four crew missing in major fire on giant Maersk containership
  • Vard to build two more expedition cruise ships for Ponant

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Crewman evacuated from burning Maersk Honam dies
    Four crewmembers are still missing, while 22 who were evacuated as the blaze spread are on their way to Sri...
  • Armed attackers board tanker off Nigeria
    Crew take refuge in citadel as pirates open fire and damage communication systems
  • Nor-Shipping boss steps down
    Per Martin Tanggaard appointed as director at Nor-Shipping
  • Clarksons wins High Court judgment after 'blackmail attempt'
    'Persons unknown' barred from making use of unlawfully obtained information
  • Rolls-Royce's marine struggles persist
    Company slightly narrows losses due to cost-cutting
  • Barge delays continue at Rotterdam and Antwerp
    Contargo maintains congestion surcharge at key European ports, but hopes new measures by Dutch port community may help soon
  • Djibouti's Doraleh Container Terminal signs deal with PIL
    Move aims to increase cargoes handled at facility by 33% annually
  • Daiichi Chuo makes foray into large containerships business
    The company will establish new departments including one specialising in car carriers and larger containerships effective from April 1
  • SM Line launches new services with domestic counterparts
    The new offerings are a South Korea-Philippines service and a Vietnam-Thailand service
  • Cosco eyes more overseas port acquisitions
    Targets are primarily in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, says chairman Xu Lirong
  • Fuel costs could double with 2020 sulphur cap
    Compliant fuel would compete with land-based demand and that is where the accelerated price differential will come into play, according...
  • OOIL deal will not benefit from $1.9bn private offering, says Cosco
    CSH will seek financing from bank loans and overseas capital markets to back the acquisition
  • Korea Line signs $197m deal to carry crude oil for GS Caltex
    Contract is for the transportation of crude oil from the Middle East to South Korea from December 31, 2019 for five...
  • Refineries not ready to handle low-sulphur fuel requirements
    Intercargo chairman John Platsidakis called for a reasonable and measured enforcement of the regulations during the initial transition period
  • Shippers warned greenhouse gas rules could see speed limits for ships
    Costs likely to rise if environmental concerns force ultra-slow steaming on to box shipping sector
  • Dry bulk recovery can survive US tariff threat, says Clarksons Platou
    The question is whether the US can manufacture enough steel to sufficiently substitute the quality of imports and to meet...
  • Four missing following fire on Maersk vessel
    Situation on board critical after crew fail to contain blaze
  • Gulf Navigation concludes capital raising exercise after $100m rights issue
    Company decides against a public offering of shares not taken up during the rights issue
  • Cosco Singapore completes takeover of Cogent Holdings
    Company has acquired all shares from dissenting stakeholders by exercising its right of compulsory acquisition
  • APMT looks for capital injection from asset sales
    Terminal operator plans sale of non-controlling stakes to optimise group cash
  • Shippers show little appetite for longer contracts with box lines
    Container line customers fear losing out during periods of volatility if tied to contracts for longer than the typical 12...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Snow storm closes ports of Philadelphia and NY-NJ
  • Threats, innovation shaking container industry out of doldrums
  • Choose space over price in 2018, air cargo shippers warned
  • Russia rail service has sights set on Japan-EU container cargo
  • TPM 2018 Tracker: News, insights, analysis

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Credit Suisse upbeat on forward dry bulk
    Equity researcher reads tea leaves on dry bulk market with most signs pointing to ongoing strength.
  • International Seaways explores sale of VLCC
    Oldest tanker could go for demolition of further trading, market sources say.
  • Norwegian Cruise to build new terminal at Port Miami
    Miami-based cruise major will build new 166,000-square foot terminal dedicated to Norwegian Cruise Lines.
  • GoodBulk in the black as it closes in on full listing
    Busy fourth quarter ends with John Michael Radziwill-led company in profit.
  • Hurtigruten eyes up further polar newbuildings
    Norwegian owner's probability of taking up optional vessels 'very, very strong.'
  • Box shipping goes crypto in coin offering
    Copenhagen-based firm aims to cut transaction fees and offer buyers upside based on volume.
  • NGO Shipbreaking Platform resists GMS legal challenge
    Cash buyer GMS demands group removes defamatory articles.
  • Pakistan 'fully ready' to resume tanker scrapping activity
    Safety measures now being assessed ahead of return, Saleem uz Zamen says.
  • Outlook for cruise sector 'incredibly positive'
    'Best cruise environment' ever seen by industry veterans, according to analyst.
  • Tsantanis toasts capesize buys as Seanergy stays red
    Chief executive crunches numbers on new additions as owner lands narrowly in the red.
  • TNG's MRs earned more in 'slight recovery'
    Croatian tanker owner predicting better 2018 as demand grows.
  • 'Ideal consolidator' Eagle eyes growth over dividend payments
    Gary Vogel has clear ideas how Eagle Bulk will be setting its capital to work.
  • Bibby books SolstadFarstad CSV
    UK owner lines up Norwegian vessel for work over the next three years.
  • Korea Shipyard wins anti-pollution ship order
    Government agency to take delivery of vessel in 2019.
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine VLCC heads to breakers
    South Korean owner reported to have secured over $18m for veteran tanker.
  • Petrovietnam tied to chemical tanker purchase
    Deal with Japanese owner said to come after end of charter with Chembulk.
  • Maersk ship loses boxes off US
    USCG warns vessels of navigation hazards off North Carolina.
  • Havila secures 10-month PSV deal
    Allseas takes Havila Crusader for Baltic Sea work; spot rates rising.
  • IMO's royal blessing on 70th anniversary
    Queen Elizabeth makes return visit to HQ 35 years after opening it.
  • Sweet 16 for Fincantieri and Torstein Hagen
    Giuseppe Bono says latest deal with Viking Cruises comes during an extraordinary moment for sector.
  • Excelerate Energy puts lawyer at the helm
    Floating regasification specialist says it has "eliminated" Rob Bryngelson's president and CEO role
  • Yangzijiang buys into investment fund
    Shipbuilder spends $111m on 25% stake in new technology backer Sushang.
  • Petrogress forms Nigerian shipping venture
    Greek tanker owner teams up with A&E Petroleum in expansion move.
  • Carnival open-ended on scrubbers, LNG, MGO
    Spokesman Roger Frizzell says Miami-based cruise major will not "get too married into anything" as IMO 2020 regulations draw nearer.
  • Maersk Line boxship suffers 'serious' fire in Arabian Sea
    Four crew missing from vessel, but 23 evacuated safely, says Danish shipowner.
  • Enesel ULCV tangles with pirates in Gulf of Aden
    Greek owned containership buzzed by two skiffs, but presence of Japanese navy scares them off.
  • Vard wins two more ships from Ponant
    Singapore-listed group now set to build six vessels, but financial details still remain scarce.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Republican senators sound alarm on Trump tariff proposal
    Several GOP senators, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Tuesday, joined in warning of perceived potential dangers...
  • Executive Moves: REZ-1 and ATA's Technology and Maintenance Council
    REZ 1 , a logistics and transportation technology provider and subsidiary of Direct Chassislink Inc., has appointed Pervinder Johar to CEO...
  • RK Logistics' booming presence in Silicon Valley
    RK Logistics Group, based in Fremont, Calif., is a third-party logistic provider that has found success by targeting high-tech companies in...
  • Maersk vessel catches fire in Arabian Sea
    The world's largest ocean carrier, Maersk Line, revealed that its liner vessel, the 15,226-TEU Maersk Honam , reported a serious fire in on...
  • CBP pushes for more authority to thwart counterfeit imports
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Trade (OT) Executive Assistant Commissioner Brenda Smith said her agency needs more auth...
  • Commentary: Lobbyist free-for-all can skew the bigger picture on Trump tariffs
    If you're not in an industry directly impacted by the domestic production of steel or aluminum, or U.S. imports of those two products, you ...
  • New ocean procurement tool helps small shipper act big
    Late last week, two of the more prominent advisory groups in global freight announced they had partnered on a new concept to help small and...
  • Commerce finds subsidized non-stick resin imports from India
    The Commerce Department has determined that U.S. imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin from India are receiving export performanc...
  • Commerce finds dumping of silicon metal imports
    The Commerce Department has found evidence that silicon metal imports from Australia, Brazil and Norway are being dumped on the U.S. market...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • CERAWEEK: NAFTA talks to strengthen North American energy flows: Mexican minister
    Oil and natural gas trade between the US, Mexico and Canada will only be strengthened as the three countries renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement
  • US crude stocks build on higher imports, production
    US crude stocks built while gasoline and distillate inventories both fell for the week ending March 2, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • US DATA: EIA shows US fuel oil stocks up for third straight week
    US residual fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday rose for the third straight week, US Energy Information Administration data showed.
  • Oil succumbs to broad pressure following Cohn exit
    Oil futures flirted with positive territory Wednesday after the release of weekly US inventory data, but ended the session deep in the red, tracking equities lower as concerns mount over a possible trade war.
  • Mediterranean gasoil at parity with ULSD amid tight supplies
    Mediterranean 0.1% gasoil cargoes were priced Tuesday at parity with the ICE low sulfur gasoil futures -- the benchmark for ultra low sulfur diesel values -- as limited cargo availability in the region drove up differentials.
  • Saudi Arabia's fuel oil demand expected to rise until 2023: IEA
    Saudi Arabia's fuel oil demand is expected to increase until 2023, according to data from the International Energy Agency in its "Analysis and Forecast until 2023" document released this week.
  • Fujairah no longer world's second bunker hub after Qatar crisis
    The port of Fujairah has lost its position as the world's second-largest bunker port to Rotterdam after the Qatari diplomatic crisis shifted demand away from the Middle Eastern hub last year.
  • INTERCARGO seeks pragmatic approach for IMO 2020 global sulfur cap implementation
    A reasonable and measured enforcement of the regulation is necessary.
  • Saudi Aramco to keep 2018 LPG exports steady at 8.5 mil-9 mil mt
    The company expects a similar export level as 2017 and forecasts anything between 8.5 million to 9 million mt.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Sulfur unit flares at Motiva Port Arthur plant
    The flaring released less than half a metric ton of sulfur dioxide, according to a company filing Tuesday.

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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
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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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