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February 12, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rose 0.2pc to US$914/TEU, fall 4.3pc to USWC
  • Maersk falls short of its US$1b profit target, only managing $541m in the black
  • Box shipping lines earn US$7 billion in 2017, outlook looks brighter for 2018
  • Levels of harmful pollutants from UK shipping worse than previously thought
  • ONE launches Asia-South America services with Hapag Lloyd, MSC and HMM
  • HMM, AAL jointly launch multi-purpose Asia-Middle East service
  • ICTSI Basra terminal enters second phase of terminal expansion
  • Naval Dome cybersecurity solution tested on Zim boxship
  • Cathay Dragon to inaugurate new service to Jinan in March
  • Lion City's new air cargo facility to boost annual capacity to 5.4m tonnes
  • ST Aerospace bags US$30m 5-year contract from Lufthansa Cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2018
  • A. P. Moller-Maersk grows revenue & underlying profit in 'year of transformation'
  • Baltic Exchange applies changes to BDI
  • Evergreen orders eight 11,000-TEU vessels
  • HICT offers new service between Haldia & Bangladesh
  • IMO & EBRD sign new partnership to support sustainable shipping
  • MANSA draws JNPT's attention to likely conflict between terminal operators on inter-terminal transfer of containers
  • The paradigm shift in regulatory mechanism for carriage of goods at sea
  • Direct Port Delivery seen congesting Kolkata Dock System
  • DP World Chennai felicitated on International Customs Day
  • Amazon eyeing delivery
  • DHL Express expands in Gujarat
  • Cabinet approves signing & ratification of protocol amending the agreement between India & China for avoidance of double taxation & prevention of fiscal evasion

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Change and growth meet
  • Turkey: e-CMR opens major digital corridor
  • CO2 neutral logistics facility for L'Oréal
  • Finnair records strong start to new cargo year
  • Hermes appoints chief technology officer
  • US class I railroad augments PTC installations
  • Car maker deepens cooperation with Cuxport
  • EFL granted AEO status
  • Austrian freight railway steps up Italy services
  • Basra's BTG enters into the second phase
  • New project manager for Brasporto Logistica
  • Durban's best-ever quarter for airfreight
  • Converted freighters ordered in Singapore
  • Pharma.Aero welcomes new secretary general
  • XPO: net income on steep upward trajectory
  • Transport associations call for end to block clearance
  • Alpha Terminals makes major investment in Vlissingen

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
  • Slideshow: Top takeaways from Fairplay's Polar Code webinar
  • Bain Capital ups efforts to win over Giuseppe Bottiglieri creditors
  • China's commodity imports surge in January
  • 2017 losses for Maersk energy businesses as challenges remain
  • Maersk Line misses target but reports USD541 million profit
  • Volumes rise, profits fall at APM Terminals
  • CLP aims to invest in Québec LNG terminal
  • Confusion as Jakarta mandates cabotage for coal and palm oil exports
  • USD1.5 billion from lenders keeps Ezion restructuring on track
  • Hyundai HI and Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction report losses
  • Gas Ships listing plan points to public LNG play by Economou

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
  • Reluctant parent Apollo planning IPO for CEVA - which has M&A ambitions
  • Disappointing Q4 sees Maersk Line miss profit target for 2017
  • XPO Logistics will complete its next acquisition by December, says CEO
  • Spot rates on box trades becalmed as Chinese new year holiday begins
  • Analysis: K+N should take a strategic look at air freight for its next acquisition
  • Perishables sector must get more creative when booking air freight capacity

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
  • Metal Shark launches new line of passenger vessels
  • IMO set to implement ban on carriage of high sulfur fuel
  • Maersk reports on a "year of transformation"
  • BAE Jacksonville awarded CG 58 repair contract
  • Yamal LNG awards Sabetta Port contract to GAC Russia

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
  • MSC Napoli: The casualty that changed the course of container safety
    Around 20% of containers inspected after the MSC Napoli grounding were considerably heavier than declared - a discovery that eventually led...
  • First US-China LNG deals to drive long-haul shipping demand
    Cheniere signs deal for 1.2m tonnes every year with CNPC until 2043 amid Washington's policy shift on trading with China
  • Klaveness cuts 2017 loss on dry bulk and container strength
    Oslo-based company's future efforts are focused on digitalisation
  • IMO asks shipowners to back latest commitment to sulphur cap with action
    Latest repeated public declaration to stay on course for 2020 deadline means the IMO is too exposed to reverse course...
  • March 2020 ban for high-sulphur fuels on the horizon
    Bunker fuels above 0.5% sulphur content could be outlawed in two years
  • Maersk aims its firepower at extortion
    Bribery and corruption cost the shipping industry vast sums of money every day, and are so embedded that few give...
  • IMO and development bank launch green shipping push
    Two organisations sign partnership deal
  • Tanker trades face profound changes in post-2020 bunker scene
    Clean tankers to benefit from new IMO rules amid shake-up of cargo flows
  • New twist in battle for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping
    Naples court has until the end of February to review proposals following a last-minute counter-bid
  • Daily Briefing
    DryShips' move to create a single-focus LPG company in direct competition with Dorian LPG, BW LPG and Avance Gas could...
  • Daily Briefing
    As it seeks industry-leader status, Maersk looks prepared to tackle one of the biggest but rarely-mentioned challenges of all -...
  • Maersk returns to profit after 'eventful year'
    Chief executive says Maersk has 'taken the first steps towards the integration of our container shipping, ports and logistics businesses...
  • HHI falls into the red in the final quarter of 2017
    The business backdrop is expected to be tough this year, warns Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • Weighing CMPort's sale and purchase activity
    China Merchants is planning further restructuring of its port assets
  • South Korean city of Ulsan asks to extend shipping skills scheme
    The request comes amid concern growing numbers of workers the shipbuilding industry are facing the threat of losing their jobs
  • Pricier raw materials keep Korea's Hanjin Heavy in the red in 2017
    Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction posts operating loss of $100.7m for 2017
  • Maersk back in the black with $356m profit for 2017
    Chief executive Soren Skou said container demand had slowed to 3% at the end of 2017 compared with 5% growth...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
  • NY-NJ considers extended gate hours, studies rail efficiency
  • US drayage drivers: Little resistance to rate hikes
  • US retailers see 'good year' for container imports in 2018
  • Maersk: Contract rates hike driven by bunker fuel price jump
  • APM Terminals lost $168 million in 2017, cites challenging markets
  • Maersk posts $541 million profit, but unit costs hit rates

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
  • Klaveness Ship Holding inches to profit in second half of 2017
    Norway's Klaveness Ship Holding squeezed back into the black in the second half of 2017 but it remained in the red for the full year. Improvements in the container and dry bulk sectors led to a modest profit of $133,000 in the second half, reversing a $28.9m red number for the tail end of 2016. As a result Klaveness' full year loss for 2017 reduced to $8.3m from the $49.9m deficit it rang in for
  • Hyundai Heavy workers agree wage deal
    56% of union members back new pact with management.
  • Scenic back at Uljanik for cruiseship
    Australian owner doubles up at Croatian yard.
  • Cargoship hull breached in Antarctica
    Murmansk Shipping vessel hit underwater object.
  • Maersk lifts lid on Hamburg Sud's 2017 performance
    Hamburg Sud rang up an underlying profit of $85m in 2017, its new owner AP Moller-Maersk revealed today. AP Moller-Maersk results for 2017 'a coin with two sides' The German carrier had a fleet of 106 owned and chartered vessels when it was snapped up by the Danish giant at the end of last year in a deal first uncovered by TradeWinds. AP Moller's annual report - which does not offer a comparat
  • SolstadFarstad signs two new term deals
    Plus another OSV contract extended as North Sea activity increases.
  • Profits drop for coatings supplier Jotun
    Difficult shipping and offshore markets blamed.
  • EMGS reduces fourth quarter loss
    OSV owner boosted by lack of impairment booked in 2016.
  • Loss grows at Fred Olsen Energy
    Drilling company hurt by falling revenue in fourth quarter.
  • Maersk chairman Snabe confident of energy spin-offs
    Improving conditions in the offshore industry have raised confidence at AP Moller-Maersk that its two remaining energy arms can be spun-off on schedule. Maersk elects Jim Snabe to chairman role Plans to unwind Maersk Oil and Maersk Tankers from the group were established last year, leaving Maersk Supply Service and Maersk Drilling's future ownership to be resolved. Jim Hagemann Snabe, chairman
  • Unease over tighter Indonesian bulker rules
    Coal shipping body says cabotage restrictions "dangerous".
  • AP Moller-Maersk results for 2017 'a coin with two sides'
    Fourth quarter profit misses forecasts with 2018 guidance falling short of consensus.
  • NAO brings trio out of layup
    Hansson-backed company optimistic about North Sea PSV market.
  • Western India yard assets to be sold off
    Bankruptcy court sanctions auction at ABG-owned shiprepairer.
  • Ultra Deep Solutions eyes pipe lay newbuilding
    Singapore offshore vessel firm looks to move into new segment with "interesting project".
  • Singapore economy buoyed by expanding cruise sector
    Lion Republic reaps greater economic benefits as sector continues to develop in region.
  • Aussie coal exports set all-time value high in 2017
    Its days maybe numbered according to some, but Australia volumes set record pace.
  • Bottiglieri and Bain sweeten offer to creditors
    Cash-strapped shipowner dismisses lowball offer from Lighthouse as court is only looking at GBSC-Bain offer.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
  • Radiant Logistics increases earnings in Q2 FY2018
    Bellevue, Wash.-based Radiant Logistics, Inc. recorded a net income attributable to common stockholders of $3.3 million for its fiscal year...
  • U.S. meat exports heat up in 2017
    U.S. beef, pork and lamb exports all increased in value in 2017 from a year prior, according to data provided by the U.S. Department of Agr...
  • GSP renewal legislation introduced in House
    House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Dave Reichert, R-Wash., on Thursday introduced bipartisan legislation to renew the General...
  • Maersk Group narrows losses during 'transformational' 2017
    Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. Møller-Maersk A/S - which includes ocean carrier Maersk Line, port terminal operator APM Terminals (APMT)...
  • Trump signs new budget deal, ending brief government shutdown
    U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new two-year budget deal this morning, ending a government shutdown that began at midnight. The two-y...
  • IMO moves to ban non-compliant fuel on board ships in 2020
    The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Subcommittee on Pollution Prevention and Response, which met in London this week, has propo...
  • West Calcasieu Port to dredge barge basin
    West Calcasieu Port in Louisiana will move forward with dredging its west barge basin after the port authority's board approved a $1.3 mill...
  • Amazon rumored to be to launching parcel delivery unit
    Amazon is ready to test a business-to-business parcel delivery service to compete directly with UPS and Fedex in the coming weeks, accordin...
  • SCFI slips 1.3%
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell 1.3 percent since last Friday's reading of 883.59 to a reading o...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
  • Crude continues to tumble as US rigs confirm output surge
    The oil complex continued its February-long slide Friday, with NYMEX March WTI settling $1.95 lower at $59.20/b, after Baker Hughes rig count data confirmed analysts suspicions of US crude output resiliance.
  • Historic 100-million-barrel SPR selloff represents major policy shift
    The move by Congressional appropriators this week to sell off 100 million barrels of crude oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next decade may not have been shocking, but it may mark the most definitive shift in US oil policy since oil export limits were lifted in December 2015.
  • US Congress approves budget, selling off more than 100 million barrels of government oil
    Congress early Friday approved a two-year budget agreement which mandates the sale of 100 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve within a decade and authorizes sales of another $350 million worth of government-owned crude this fiscal year.
  • Emboldened by market recovery, OPEC readies the taps
    Having patiently waited a year for the oil market to turn, many OPEC members are now feeling confident enough in its recovery to begin.
  • Tumbling Mediterranean bunker prices fail to entice buyers
    Bunker prices in the Mediterranean have plunged over the week in tandem the ICE Brent futures, but buyers remain reticent.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks build 2.68% on slack bunker demand
    Inventories of fuel oil stored in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region increased by 2.68% to 932,000 mt in the week ended Wednesday, the latest data from PJK Consulting showed.
  • ANALYSIS: IMO moves one step closer to resolving bunker sulfur cap enforcement problem
    If successful, the measure would come into force in March 2020, only a few months after the new sulfur cap is imposed.
  • IMO sub-committee recommends non-compliant bunker fuel carriage ban
    If successful, the measure would come into effect in March 2020.
  • Singapore LSMGO sales hit record high, sellers report 50-70% more inquiries
    "There's more demand for LSMGO these days, especially from owners from Europe, or those sailing into ECAs."
  • TRADER NOTE: International Chamber of Shipping appoints new secretary-general
    Platten took up the position of CEO of the UK Chamber of Shipping in January 2014.
  • Japan's ClassNK Consulting launches service to aid data collection plan
    This move will help ship owners to monitor shipping emissions.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on supply concerns, profit-taking
    "US output is now above Saudi Arabia's at 10.25 million b/d, and this has spooked some investors," ANZ bank said.
  • Gunvor shows keen appetite for BFOE crude
    Since Monday, Gunvor has bought six cargoes of Forties crude as well as one cargo of Brent Blend through the Platts MOC process.

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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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