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BRIEFS
June 11, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 0.7pc to US$870/TEU, off 6pc to USWC
  • ONE levies emergency bunker surcharges with varying rates
  • Unifeeder is 'up for sale' again
  • Australian officials probe boxes falling off Yang Ming vessel
  • CMA CGM buys fourth feeder for US$9m
  • Navios Maritime Containers adds 10,000 TEU ship to its fleet
  • Yangzijiang clinches orders for nine new vessels in May
  • Vietnam says 'no' to waste exports to ease port congestion
  • CMA CGM strengthens ties with Singapore's PSA in hunt for startups
  • Airbus to test drone deliveries in Singapore and to ships at sea
  • British cabinet supports plans for 3rd runway at Heathrow
  • Korean Air to start Seoul-Zagreb, Croatia service in September

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 10, 2018
  • IACS needs to be adaptable & prepared for change in digital era, says outgoing Chairman
  • London P&I Club reports increased free reserves for 2017-18
  • MSC registers fleet on BoxTech Global Container Database; takes it over 10 m
  • NYK joins Internet of Ships Open Platform consortium
  • USCG report confirms Liberian Registry's stellar PSC record
  • At a time of US sanctions, India to talk to Iran on trade pact soon
  • Chinese ports see fall in volume growth by 4.1 percentage points in the first quarter this year
  • India takes steps to operationalise Chabahar Port
  • JNPT inaugurates mobile environment monitoring vehicle to mark World Environment Day
  • Major Ports handle 2.41 pc more cargo at 116.26 mt in April-May
  • Three Major Ports get new Chairman-in-Charge
  • Airlines call for caution on airport privatisation
  • Forwarders give cautious welcome to Heathrow expansion decision
  • CBIC in process of refunding GST to exporters
  • Global economic growth seen remaining robust in 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Preventing damage before it happens
  • Orphaned giants
  • Promising recovery for Sievert Gass
  • New locomotive workshop in the port of Hamburg
  • Three new Nordic handling contracts for WFS
  • GAC Greece joins Green Award Foundation
  • Kuehne + Nagel and Zebraxx set up partnership
  • Latam membership strengthens Barig's cargo expertise
  • US class I railways to hive off six rail lines
  • Cardig Air leases B737-400F from Vallair
  • 40% of global container fleet now in BIC database
  • New generation traction for France and Belgium
  • New warehouse in Tilburg
  • Ocean LCL service enhanced by "Big Brown"
  • Differing fates for first A380s and 4 Kuwaiti widebodies
  • LUG celebrates 25 years in Hamburg
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • Ship captain vindicated on safety reporting
  • Fairplay's tonnage titans
  • Seadrill expects Chapter 11 exit by mid-July
  • DSME confirms order for Alpha Gas LNG vessel and VLCC pair
  • IHS Markit: Outlook for crude tanker freight not promising
  • Bernhard Schulte and Columbia Shipmanagement form joint procurement business

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • Asian ports under pressure after China ban on plastic and paper waste
  • Container spot rates in retreat as 'gung-ho' carriers jockey for market share
  • Market insight: As Flexport focuses on market share, can it match its ambitions?
  • Canada's Fenix Data Systems becomes WiseTech's seventh acquisition this year
  • Air cargo must adopt truly open modern standards and accelerate adoption
  • TAPA's PSR initiative can steer truckers towards more secure parking

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • TOTE Services wins $7.8 million OPDS vessel contract
  • ABS issues Marine Fuel Oil advisory to help owners prepare for 2020
  • MAN 28/33D STC engine passes Type Approval Testing
  • GAO issues new report on Navy shipbuilding
  • USCG takes delivery of FRC 29 from Bollinger Shipyards

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • The Interview: George Prokopiou
    As owner of the second-largest fleet in Greece, George Prokopiou's appetite for innovation has been proved on more than one occasion...
  • British ports welcome Brexit customs backstop
    Ports body urges government to speed up progress over customs arrangements
  • Veniamis urges Brussels to focus on competitiveness
    Inadequate maritime education to meet fleet needs could hit the EU as well as Greece, shipowners' leader Theodore Veniamis says
  • 'Don't shoot the shipping industry' over emissions, urge Greeks
    Despite backing IMO emissions targets, the Union of Greek Shipowners says owners should not carry the burden by themselves
  • Grains may lead to most seaborne trade disruption from US-China spat
    Chinese importing firms have been reluctant to buy US soyabeans even though the additional tariffs are not yet in place
  • OSM plans online management procurement platform
    OSM chief commercial officer explains why scale does not necessarily often a competitive advantage in this consolidation era
  • Cape earnings up 66% on Australian and Brazilian iron ore exports
    The latest cape rally in a volatile market has pushed up BDI to its highest in a month
  • Nordic American Tankers sells more suezmaxes
    US-based suezmax owner says the sale of all five vessels amounts to almost $50m
  • Greek owners sign up to UK Ship Register
    UK flag has grown by 8% in past year
  • UPS launches major expansion of ocean freight LCL service
    Logistics operator adds more services for smaller customer
  • Freight rate dumping: It's yesterday once more
    Will history repeat itself? Will price dumping continue until another large carrier closes shop?
  • V.Group chief executive sets out to lead transformation for shipmanagement
    In his first months as chief executive of V.Group, Ian El-Mokadem has identified shortcomings in the traditional shipmanagement business model...
  • Viewpoint: The long view on shortsea
    A strategy to get cargo afloat would be something more substantial than bureaucratic demands on ports and shipping for environmental...
  • The past and future of Greek Shipping
    Greek shipping luminaries have been telling young seafarers at Posidonia to pay respect to their forerunners but also cultivate their...
  • Daily Briefing
    MSC's Diego Aponte warns of price dumping risks | Expect regional fuel crunch and spiking prices | Japan puts WTO...
  • Alpha Gas order helps DSME hit $3bn in new contracts
    Yard official says shipowners' trust has recovered with DSME's improved financial conditions and confirmed top management

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • Lack of inland container depots threatens Chittagong's growth
  • DP World Nhava Sheva's longer turn times risk JNPT export delays
  • Brazil shippers concerned about higher post-strike truck rates
  • Hot Mexico City warehousing market squeezes shippers
  • Hamburg aims to boost tiny barge penetration of hinterland

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • Another Dorian holder goes for BW offer
    Investment advisory says 'stronger balance sheets and less leverage' would behoove VLGC owner.
  • Clearlake fixes Cido handysize as rates remain flat
    Rate marks eight-month low in period charter market for handysize clean tankers
  • Simon Morse out at Inchcape
    Long-serving company man makes second leave of Inchcape in wake of company's $20m settlement.
  • Koch's main FFA trader said to depart
    Diversified energy and dry commodities trading firm is one of the major users of freight derivatives.
  • NAT to sell three more suezmaxes
    US-listed tanker owner announces plans to sell vintage ships at same price level as two sold last week.
  • UHL adds Chinese heavy-lifter
    Hamburg operator takes over management of Zhixian vessel.
  • Norway's Simek yard closing down
    OSV specialist with empty orderbook calls it a day after 51 years.
  • Ship restrictions in place for Trump-Kim summit
    Singapore port authority reveals exclusion zone around Sentosa.
  • Nord/LB's Burkle staying until 2021
    Shipping bank's board renews contract of chairman.
  • Shih Wei cuts first quarter loss
    Taiwanese bulker owner boosted by higher revenue and lower costs.
  • Naftomar said to offload oldest VLGC in demo deal
    Vessel said to be headed to India amid rising prices.
  • Ports body welcomes Brexit 'customs backstop'
    But British Ports Association urges long-term arrangement to be sealed.
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding eyes European partner after Cosco link-up
    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is exploring a cooperation with a European shipbuilder as part of an evolution of its business model in a difficult market. At Posidonia, the Japanese shipyard announced a linkup with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry to retrofit its rectangular scrubber for large vessels, with a demonstration project planned with a China Cosco ship. Tohru Kitamura, executive vice president o
  • Sembcorp buying Sevan's LNG business
    Singapore group paying $28m for HiLoad LNG and other assets.
  • Indonesia pulls plug on bulker restrictions
    Government finally scraps controversial cabotage plan for coal shipments.
  • Anthony Veder doubles up on LNG bunkering
    Second small-scale LNG carrier enters Polish yard amid talk of bunkering move
  • Greek tax talks in final stretch
    Athens and European regulators near agreement on shipping taxation, says UGS president Veniamis
  • Equinor and Solal linked to period tanker deals
    Norwegian energy giant charters three vessels on two to three-year deals as Solal and Vitol also take on tonnage
  • Alpha Gas orders third LNG carrier at DSME
    Deal comes hot on the heels of orders for FSRU and gas carrier by John Angelicoussis at same yard.
  • Two crew evacuated from bulker off South Africa
    Both Filipinos had been injured onboard Japanese-owned ship during rough sea conditions.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • ZTE spared from U.S. export ban
    The United States has granted Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer ZTE Corp. a reprieve from potentially crippling sanctions, ...
  • Record container imports forecast despite tariff talk
    The National Retail Federation is projecting record volumes of containerized import cargoes to the United States for the coming summer and ...
  • UPS expanding LCL ocean offering
    UPS is significantly expanding its less-than-container-load (LCL) ocean freight services. The Atlanta-based parcel carrier and third-party...
  • Terminals buffeted by volatility
    Container terminal operators are having to grapple with increased market volatility after being buffeted by several other forces that amoun...
  • CSX solicits bids on six rail segments
    CSX Corp. is soliciting bids on six rail segments that collectively total around 650 miles in New York, Kentucky, North Carolina and West V...
  • 'We don't need NAFTA talks'
    Trilateral work toward completion of a common North American single-window portal could continue even if NAFTA talks between the United Sta...
  • U.S. meat exporters turn it up in April
    U.S. pork, beef and lamb exports all increased in volumes and value in April from a year prior, according to data provided by the U.S. Depa...
  • Commentary: U.S. port labor stifling automation
    Hailey Desormeaux's recent article "What's the payoff from terminal automation?" hits on some key issues and makes good points. But the ...
  • Fenix is WiseTech's eighth purchase this year
    WiseTech Global is showing no signs of letting up on its acquisition spree, with the Australia-based global logistics software provider ann...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 8, 2018
  • Venezuela, like Iran, seeks OPEC support in face of US sanctions
    Venezuela has asked its OPEC counterparts for support from the effects of US sanctions that have hobbled the country's already reeling oil sector.
  • OPEC May crude output slides to 13-month low of 31.90 mil b/d: Platts survey
    As OPEC prepares to meet in Vienna to decide whether to loosen the taps, its crude production in May slid for the fourth straight month to 31.90 million b/d, the lowest in over a year, according to the latest S&P Global Platts survey of industry officials, analysts and shipping data.
  • OPEC agenda quarrel highlights disunity ahead of Vienna meeting
    OPEC divisions over production strategy are coming to the fore ahead of its June 22 meeting in Vienna.
  • Iran oil exports plough ahead but outlook looks uncertain on US sanctions
    Iran's oil exports slipped in May from the previous month but levels remained higher than what they were in the first quarter of this year, as flows stayed robust despite the withdrawal of the US from the nuclear deal.
  • Med fuel oil market gets tighter as cargo moves to West African bunker market
    The first shipment of high sulfur fuel oil from Europe booked to West Africa for June could only serve to tighten availability in the Mediterranean, source said Friday.
  • Bunker surcharges not an option for tanker owners in glutted market
    The tankers segment is currently very much a "charterers market".
  • France's CMA CGM to use Rotterdam as LNG bunkering port for new ships: CEO
    Ships' storage tanks designed to load entire bunker requirement for a round voyage.
  • FUTURES: Crude down on speculation of increased output into 2019
  • MPA launches 6-month drive to harness technology in maritime productivity
    Includes call for solutions to enabling collaboration among bunker suppliers to improve utilization of bunker tankers.
  • Pakistan State Oil shortlists three companies for August HSFO tender
    The frontrunners are Vitol, PetroChina and Bakri Trading.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
The EPP Group in the European Parliament stresses the urgency of preventing foreign states from controlling EU ports.
Brussels
SHIPPING
ECSA: The shipping sector is a geopolitical asset for Europe
Brussels
Study on the sector, which generates 148.7 billion euros of direct economic impact
CRUISES
Sick people on board the Hondius cruise ship will be evacuated by air ambulances
Vlissingen/Praia
Possible resumption of navigation towards Las Palmas or Tenerife
SHIPPING
In the January-March quarter, maritime traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +4.8%
Panama
Cargo traffic in the ports of the Central American nation remains stable
CRUISES
New record number of passengers embarked on NCLH group cruise ships in a single quarter
Miami
The US group records a weakening in demand
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2026, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -1.7%
Ankara
2,169 tankers (-1.9%) and 7,026 other types of ships (-1.6%) passed through
CRUISES
A serious viral outbreak causes the deaths of three passengers on the Hondius cruise ship.
Vlissingen/Geneva
A quarter is hospitalized in intensive care in Johannesburg
SHIPPING
Vote on IMO's Net-Zero Framework postponed again
London/Brussels/Washington
A new MEPC session is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): The IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal.
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record
Miami
Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.
Singapore
During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)
COMPANIES
PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen
Transaction valued at approximately $387 million
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
Hong Kong
During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
SHIPPING
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
SAFETY & SECURITY
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
LOGISTICS
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
PORTS
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
PORTS
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
LEGISLATION
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
PORTS
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
PORTS
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
ACCIDENTS
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
PORTS
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
LOGISTICS
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
PORTS
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
PORTS
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
SHIPPING
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
TRUCKING
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
PORTS
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
NEWS
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
INSURANCE
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
SHIPPING
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
TRUCKING
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
PORTS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
SHIPYARDS
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
CRUISES
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
COMPANIES
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
LEGISLATION
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
NEWS
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
TRADE
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
NEWS
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
PORTS
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
NEWS
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
NEWS
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
SHIPPING
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
LOGISTICS
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
PIRACY
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
NEWS
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
PORTS
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
INSTITUTIONS
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
ACCIDENTS
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
TRANSPORTATION
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
SHIPPING
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
NEWS
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
JOBS
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
SHIPPING
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
SHIPPING
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
PORTS
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
ACCIDENTS
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
SHIPPING
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
MEETINGS
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
INDUSTRY
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
PORTS
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
PORTS
ICTSI posts new quarterly financial and operating records
Manila
The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals
SHIPPING
MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal
Geneva
Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned
PORTS
The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
The total investment is 41 million euros
INDUSTRY
Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged
SHIPPING
New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services
Rome
New elements in the service award procedures
PORTS
Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority
Rome
Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.
LEGISLATION
Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.
Rome
Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation
PORTS
The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.
Livorno/Trieste
They were examined today by the Management Committees
PORTS
Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)
LOGISTICS
DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter
Hedehusene
Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues
Genoa
PORTS
The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros
PORTS
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
PORTS
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
COMPANIES
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
INDUSTRY
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
EDUCATION
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
LOGISTICS
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
ENVIRONMENT
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
ASSOCIATIONS
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
PORTS
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
INDUSTRY
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
ENVIRONMENT
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
PORTS
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
SHIPPING
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
INDUSTRY
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
PORTS
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
COMPETITION
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
TRUCKING
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
PORTS
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
NEWS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
SHIPPING
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
NEWS
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
MARITIME SERVICES
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
PORTS
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
PORTS
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
PORTS
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
COMPANIES
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
COMPANIES
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
CRUISES
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
SHIPYARDS
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
PORTS
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
LOGISTICS
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
PORTS
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
SHIPPING
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
JOBS
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
SHIPPING
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
INFRASTRUCTURE
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPYARDS
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
ECONOMY
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
ACCIDENTS
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
PORTS
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Three days of round tables, conferences, interviews, meetings and shows to tell the story of the port
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
PORTS
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
COMPANIES
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
PORTS
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
NEWS
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
SHIPPING
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
PORTS
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
PORTS
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
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