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March 12, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 4.4pc to US$791/TEU, off 8.7pc to USWC
  • Shippers differ on how transpacific rate talks are going in 2018
  • Drewry helps small shippers in block buying to win lower rates
  • Firefighting continues on Maersk Honam, surviving seafarers land in India
  • Big shippers warn of east to west coast import shift if ILA dock talks stall
  • DHL Group 2017 profits up 7.2pc to US$4.5 billion as sales rise 5.4pc
  • ICTSI 2017 profit up 1pc, but revenues rise 10pc to US$1.2 billion
  • Mexican shippers mirror American shift from western to eastern ports
  • 'K' Line launches new Philippines complex with seafarer's accommodation
  • Egyptair Cargo to boost freighter fleet with network expansion
  • First phase of Navi Mumbai airport to be completed in Dec 2019: official
  • Five-man Brazilian gang steals US$5m in cash due to fly on Lufthansa freighter

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 11, 2018
  • CMA CGM Group upgrades offering between Indian Subcontinent & Europe by enhancing its EPIC 1 & EPIC 2 services
  • Govt highlights Financial Assistance Policy for shipyards
  • IWAI planning freight village in Varanasi
  • Maersk Honam's evacuated crew on land; firefighting at sea initiated
  • Seaways Shipping executes export shipment to Bangladesh
  • Unfolding the contrariety of the rules for the Carriage of Goods by Sea
  • Govt extends period & scope of Coastal Berth Scheme
  • Industry solution on gates urged
  • JNPT achieves all-time high throughput
  • JNPT enhancing road connectivity
  • Sanjay Bhatia holds first interactive meeting with stakeholders since taking charge as DPT Chairman
  • Projects being undertaken to connect the North-East to South-East Asian countries
  • Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce invites memoranda on 'Impact of Chinese Goods on Indian Industry'
  • Eminent players associated with cargo & logistics to grace Gujarat Junction 2018 - CEO Roundtable as speakers/panelists in Gandhidham on March 17

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Powering towards our target"
  • Fleet rejuvenation for Elsen
  • First global centre of excellence in Malaysia
  • Confitarma and Ass Armatori agree to cooperate
  • Europe's first digital points go into service
  • Veteran CEO leaving Transnautica
  • Delta Cargo now offering Bluetooth tracking on ULDs
  • Seko Logistics' new team for Mexico
  • Ensuring horse breeders get offspring
  • More efficient main engine on MOL newbuild
  • Tiger grants to improve freight network and facilities
  • 8% more freight at Iranian airports
  • Schmitz Cargobull and Klein go separate ways
  • Simulation reveals importance of hinterland links
  • Renault Trucks growing fast in Europe
  • Netherlands connects with new Silk Road
  • French orchestra on tour with ANA Cargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 9, 2018
  • Safety must come before cost in firefighting, say insurers
  • Maersk Honam fire: One confirmed dead as blaze said to be under control
  • Torm predicts product tanker demand to outpace supply growth
  • HMM clinches loan for five VLCC newbuildings
  • Trade war fears rise as Trump pulls tariff trigger
  • US steel tariffs to hurt South Korea most
  • Korea Line Corporation enters real estate market
  • Korean banks explain decisions for STX O&S, Sungdong

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 9, 2018
  • Seasonal slump in demand keeps Asia-Europe container spot rates soft
  • Lufthansa Cargo set to 'fine' customers who won't use e-air waybills
  • APM Terminals unveils investment plan to become port services integrator
  • Analysis: K+N needs to find some courage and a new corporate plan
  • UK ban on Bangladesh air freight ends: but nothing changes
  • Calais after Brexit 'could be 10 times worse than Irish border'
  • Why Cosco, not Maersk, may be the one to beat in door-to-door integrated logistics

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 9, 2018
  • Northern Lights delivers 55,000th generator to Damen
  • VT Halter Marine starts construction of first LNG bunkering ATB
  • Vane Brothers unveils new Launch Division
  • JDP aims to push marine battery development and safety
  • Bollinger Shipyards makes two promotions
  • Seacon bulker reports engine room flooding

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 9, 2018
  • OSG, International Seaways report 2017 earnings: tanker results round-up
    Latest reporting: Overseas Shipholding Group, International Seaways, Torm, Navigator Holdings
  • Globus eyes fleet renewal in recovery year
    Bulker owner reduces losses as market gives a 'glimmer of hope'
  • Will the real Wilbur Ross stand up?
    Having made fortunes in steel investments before entering shipping, Ross now advocates tariffs on steel imports
  • Low rates undercut booming transpacific volumes
    APL's Nicolas Sartini forecasts a good year on the transpacific, but low rates and hinterland issues still dominate US trades
  • AMA Capital Partners walks away from Lloyd Fonds
    US investors end groundbreaking German foray for undisclosed sum
  • Specialist firefighting units tackle fatal blaze on Maersk vessel
    Firefighting efforts are being led by Ardent, jointly owned by Maersk's Svitzer Salvage and Crowley's Titan Salvage, as well as...
  • Maritime sector urged to snuff out counterfeit goods
    Call for carriers and forwarders to sign up to best practices on knowing customers in order to identify shippers of...
  • Call for new German government to ratify Hong Kong convention
    Europe-only regulations insufficient to guarantee safety and environment, Hartmann argues
  • The Interview: Anoop Sharma
    Shipping Corporation of India's boss Anoop Kumar Sharma wants to attract more business, while establishing a greater presence in Southeast...
  • Reshoring movement raises questions about fresh liner tonnage
    SLPA chairman says carriers must take into account inevitable labour shift from Asia to western markets as automation takes hold
  • Irish Continental Group shrugs off Brexit uncertainty
    European ferry and containership operator storms ahead to post 42% profit spike
  • South Korean banks' financial exposure to SSME and STX O&S at $4.3bn
    Local banks in Tongyeong and Jinhae - home cities to SSME and STX O&S - might be affected by the...
  • Maersk Honam crew may have been overcome by toxic fumes
    Ship was carrying flammable liquids and solids, says local media report
  • Sweden leads the shipping decarbonisation charge
    New report urges Sweden to promote its achievements abroad
  • Japan's NS United appoints new president
    Kazuo Tanimizu is the company's new representative director and president, replacing Toru Obata, effective from March 8
  • International Seaways starts fleet renewal
    Timely sale and purchase transactions increase fleet capacity by 40% while lowering average age to 9.5 years
  • New Trans-Pacific Partnership deal signed without US
    TPP11 deal will facilitate greater flows of finished goods, grains, oil and gas between signatories by bringing down trade barriers
  • Globus eyes fleet renewal in recovery year: bulker results round-up
    Latest reporting: Globus Maritime, GoodBulk, Seanergy and Norden
  • Maersk completes oil and gas division sale to Total
    Shipping conglomerate reaps $5.6bn accounting gain from deal
  • China criticises US for imposing steel and aluminium tariffs
    The US decision, which comes into effect in two weeks, has provoked widespread condemnation also from the likes of Japan...
  • Aegean cuts dividend after fourth-quarter loss
    Bunker supplier defends its controversial move to acquire waste management business HEC

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 9, 2018
  • ILA, USMX to resume contract talks
  • Experts: US imports to decline later this year if trade war starts
  • Now outward-focused, carriers have small shippers in sights
  • Virginia-Georgia map future as dominant East Coast 'gateway'
  • DP World Nhava Sheva tops rivals in efficiency at JNPT
  • Flexport flights lock in space on busy trans-Pacific route

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 9, 2018
  • Globus Maritime narrows losses for the fourth quarter
    Supramax specialist sees higher revenue on improved rates as market moves out of 'twilight zone' and company looks at fleet renewals.
  • Scorpio Tankers puts pair on sales block with major brokers
    President expects move to provide evidence that Scorpio shares being undervalued in rising asset market.
  • Smit and Ardent tackle Maersk blaze
    Specialist firefighting vessels arrive at site of fire on Maersk Honam.
  • Diana Shipping inks in panamax charter with Glencore
    Potential 18-month deal comes at a time Diana believes the market has reached balance.
  • Brodosplit completes last steel gate for Venice lagoons
    Croatian shipyard finishes $86m job to protect Italian city from rising sea levels.
  • Evercore ISI places outperform tag on tanker owner Torm
    Promise of continued growth and a projected jump in profitability have led Evercore ISI to take up coverage of Torm with an outperform rating. Analyst Jon Chappell has placed a $13.00 per share target price on the company, which added a US listing in December to its long established position on the Nasdaq Copenhagen. Torm looks to US listing for next act in tanker consolidation story As TradeWi
  • BMW suing car carriers over collusion
    Car maker wants damages in South Africa from MOL, K Line and others.
  • Court approves Skaramangas liquidation
    Athens hearing says Greek state and Piraeus Bank can sell off yard assets.
  • Midsize LPG trio find additional time-charter cover
    Shell books two 35,000-cbm gas carriers, while Indian Oil extends another for a year.
  • Newbuild cancellations sink to lowest level in over a decade
    BRS says significant fall comes at the same time as orders recover to 10-year average levels.
  • Harmstorf sells last ship to MPCC
    German owner offloads 2005-built feeder to ever-expanding Oslo-listed partner.
  • Vietnamese cargoship sinks after collision
    Pumping fails to save Viet Thuan vessel following smash.
  • Turkish government selling off cargoship
    Public auction called for veteran Aries at Istanbul.
  • Six metres of water in bulker engine room
    Crew safe after Seacon vessel flooded off Finland.
  • ICG: "Maersk crew affected by toxic fumes"
    Indian Coast Guard continues search for four men from boxship, including Indian cook.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 9, 2018
  • NEWS FLASH: ILA, USMX to resume contract talks
    The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) revealed Friday they are resuming master ...
  • GE expands pilot port data project to Long Beach
    GE Transportation is expanding a pilot data project that seeks to digitize and harmonize disparate supply chain data flows to increase visi...
  • Trump signs off on steep steel, aluminum tariffs
    "Section 232" tariffs on March 23 are set to hit steel and aluminum imports under a broad range of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) subhead...
  • APL CEO: New transpacific loop could attract air shippers
    APL's new Eagle Express X (EEX) service will be fast enough that it may be attractive to U.S. importers who have traditionally used airfrei...
  • FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...
  • Commerce finds subsidies in Chinese steel fitting imports
    The Commerce Department has preliminarily determined that Chinese exporters of forged steel fittings to the United States receive counterva...
  • U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum to enter force in 15 days
    Global tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum will take effect March 23, President Donald Trump announced late Thursday ...
  • IATA: Airfreight volumes flying high in January
    Global airfreight volumes rose 8 percent in January 2018 compared with the same month the previous year, according to the latest data from ...
  • Port of NY/NJ box growth continues in January
    The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 585,864 TEUs in January 2018, surpassing the previous monthly record set in January 2017 by 13....

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 9, 2018
  • Iraq's SOMO adopts new crude OSP calculation strategies
    Iraq has adopted several new strategies to calculate its monthly crude official selling prices for Asia and the Platts Oman and Dubai assessments will likely remain the most suitable benchmark for pricing Basrah grades, a senior executive at State Oil Marketing Organization said Thursday.
  • CERAWEEK: Bullish on Alaska oil and gas potential, Murkowski fears steel tariff impact on momentum
    Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski said Friday the benefits of the once-in-a-generation legislation that allowed increased oil and gas drilling in her home state could be muted by sweeping tariffs on imported steel that she fears will make LNG and pipeline projects too costly to build.
  • Oil rises as risks ease from inflation, trade war, Korea
    A stock market rally lifted oil futures Friday after monthly US jobs data showed a large pick-up in hiring and modest wage growth, a "Goldilocks" combination well-received on Wall Street.
  • African bunker fuel hubs brace for more competition post 2020
    The African bunker fuel markets could struggle with the implementation of the International Maritime Organizations' 0.5% sulfur cap on marine fuels in 2020 due to extensive competition from Mediterranean ports and the question of marine fuel quality, according to analysts and trading sources.
  • RMK 500 availability in Rotterdam tightens as product shifts east
    Rotterdam higher viscosity RMK 500 CST fuel supplies have tightened in Northwest Europe in recent weeks as parcels were being shipped to Asia, sources said.
  • Low sulfur bunker fuels most viable for IMO 2020 rule: Eni exec
    In the first five years or so, scrubbers demand will be limited to only around 45 million mt/year, Trani said.
  • FUTURES: Crude up on softened tariff stance, positive sentiments
    "There is a broad improvement in risk appetite now as a result of easing political tensions," Janu Chan, senior economist at St George bank, said.
  • Total closes Maersk deal to become second biggest North Sea producer
    Brings Total's projected output to 500,000 boe/d by 2020.

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The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
Due to the national journalists' strike proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, which our editorial staff is adhering to, no news will be published by our newspaper today.
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
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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
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MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› 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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
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