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September 13, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Box imports via US ports continue to break records, up 2.8pc in August
  • Long Beach August traffic dips 1.9pc, but up 9.4pc in '18 to 5.3 million TEU
  • Guangzhou Port opens offices in Singapore to promote its Nansha terminal
  • Shipboard boxes blaze weekly, fire engulfs ships every 2 months: TT Club
  • Kerry uses branches to capitalise on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
  • CMA CGM, Hapag to send import boxes right back to exporters in Mexico
  • ICTSI Basra builds up Umm Qasr port's capability to dock bigger box ships
  • Hapag-Lloyd to undertake scrubber tests in 2019 as a stop gap solution
  • CEVA deploys warehouse management for Australia's Western Power
  • Portugal Shipping Week takes place in Lisbon from September 17 to 21
  • Concerns raised over control of the South China Sea and role of oil
  • Istanbul New Airport opens October 31 as Ataturk gutted and closed
  • Stefan Schulte to continue to head Fraport for another five years
  • SkySpace Cargo rolls out air cargo platform for forwarders to books

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Bahri bags 'Shipping Line of the Year - Break Bulk Operator' award at All India Maritime And Logistics Awards 2018
  • Classification of potentially hazardous cargoes being discussed at IMO
  • DG Shipping - Circular on IMO Data Collection System
  • Pradeep Kale elected President of Pune Custom House Agents' Association
  • India-Syria trade seen having potential to reach $500 m by 2020
  • North Carolina ports bracing for Hurricane Florence
  • SpiceJet launches dedicated freight service
  • Work on Agartala-Akhaura rail project commences

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 27 million t of freight transported by rail
  • Inner Mongolia to Iran in 15 days
  • 90th anniversary of Miami Airport drawing closer
  • Additional lifting capacity for Weserport
  • Vallair expands cargo conversion portfolio
  • BLG simplifies structures
  • Hupac now serving Europe's NW-SE rail corridor
  • Handful of appointments at Cargologicair
  • Antillean Marine Shipping joins network platform
  • Use of pharma containers axes CO2 emissions
  • Post Nord and Zalando sign new logistics contract
  • Icao underlines air cargo's key role for economic growth
  • Another newbuild for Yamal LNG project
  • New voice at Corpus Christi port
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Polish-Italian alliance to develop railfreight traffic
  • New subsidiary in Pakistan

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • US ports close ahead of major hurricane
  • Box services remain fluid in Caribbean transhipment zone
  • MOL Chemical Tankers signs up to EUR400 million tank venture in port of Antwerp
  • Russia's Zvezda shipyard and Samsung HI in JV to build shuttle tankers
  • Shipbuilder STX O&S wins refund guarantees for MR tanker pair
  • Taiwan shipbuilder CSBC aims to stop losses by next year
  • China's HNA Group puts container lessor Seaco up for sale
  • Tahitian port steps into 'smart' era of cargo-handling
  • SM Line logo on the side of a truck

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Group's cargo airlines may suffer as angry brokers hit back at Volga-Dnepr snub
  • Shipping trapped between a rock and a hard place as China-US trade war heats up
  • K+N debuts blockchain solution for containers - 'with more to come'
  • Transport 'undoubtedly the big-ticket item in reducing port emissions'
  • Analysis: CMA CGM is 'looking for opportunities' - Zim or Evergreen?
  • Air freight growth slowing as demand softens
  • Levi's management shake-up puts supply chain front and centre

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Austal Philippines delivers high speed cat
  • SKF to supply stabilizers for world's largest research expedition vessel
  • Marcon increases sales, but sees differences in market sectors
  • SUNY Maritime gets funding for two clean energy initiatives
  • Total taps two from Solstad Farstad for South Africa campaign
  • Briggs Marine acquires Canadian companies
  • VIDEO: Damen model tank tests Fast Crew Supplier
  • Thordon Bearings offers lifetime guarantee on its water lubricated propeller shaft bearing system

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Port of Savannah braces for Hurricane Florence
    The US' second-busiest container exporter could see movement restrictions on Thursday
  • Molaris axes Product Shipping IPO after signing new MR2 orders
    Formal withdrawal from public registration comes as affiliate Empire Navigation orders four new tankers from Hyundai Mipo
  • We are listening to the industry, says UK maritime minister
    London International Shipping Week 2019 takes place soon after the UK leaves the European Union so let today's maritime sector...
  • Shipbroker education goes back to school
    The scheme will provide evening classes across a range of topics, including dry cargo and tanker chartering, law, insurance, and...
  • Norway pushes for zero emission shipping and the advent of hydrogen
    Norway's environment minister calls for regulations on the use of hydrogen as fuel
  • Mitsui venture to build liquid chemicals storage at Antwerp port
    The tank terminal for liquid chemicals will cost between 300m to 400m euros and will be located at the Delwaide...
  • Marshall Islands Registry joins environment scheme
    Major flag continues Rotterdam-based environmental foundation's recent momentum
  • Netherlands warns of export drop in no-deal Brexit
    Trade between Britain and the Netherlands could fall by half, declining by tens of billions of pounds, Dutch think tank...
  • Port of Montreal feels benefit of trade deal with Europe
    The port's inland location allows it to serve as a gateway into the US midwest and central Canada
  • Maritime UK optimistic on post-Brexit trade future
    The Maritime UK chair believes the sector can boost trade with non-EU destinations after it leaves the confines of the...
  • Pacific coal trades lend support to panamax bulkers
    Deutsche Bank sees mid-sized carriers outperforming other dry bulk segments on the back of strengthening coal trades in the Pacific...
  • GoodBulk underlines preference for capes as earnings climb
    Fast-growing bulker owner quadruples second-quarter profits and backs recovery to continue
  • EU puts concessions on the table in US trade talks
    The US has won a commitment from the EU that it will join forces with it to help reform the...
  • Maersk reveals plan to adopt scrubber technology
    Maersk says that it is looking into all possible and available opportunities to ensure it is ready to comply with...
  • Warning over CO2-leaking fire extinguishers
    The report into two incidents on two separate ro-ro ships calls for regular maintenance and inspections of fire-fighting equipment
  • Genco completes acquisition of long-haul dry bulk carriers
    Genco will position itself in the Atlantic to benefit from a potential freight rate increase in the fourth quarter
  • Second CSIC executive held by China's anti-corruption squad
    The 54-year-old began his tenure in March 2016. Before that, he had been the deputy director of the No. 704...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dorian continues to evaluate BW offer | US ports close as east coast braces for Hurricane Florence | Trade wars...
  • Top Ships enters $93m leaseback deal for two suezmaxes
    Chief executive Evangelos Pistiolis says the deal, if it completes, will significantly reduce the company's unfunded capital requirement and mark...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Remaining holdout Montreal terminals extends gate hours
  • Global container lines adjust to slower volume growth
  • E-commerce pushes FedEx Ground to year-round six-day delivery
  • Analysis: US refrigerated shippers turn to trailer rail transport
  • DP World deploys legal attack on Djibouti terminal nationalization

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Port of Long Beach keeps top bond rating
    Fitch cites strong market position, high revenue, liquidity and modern facilities.
  • Global Ports gets rights to Croatian port
    Independent cruise operator signs 20-year concession agreement for operating rights to Croatia's Gazenica cruise port.
  • AIDA to build shore power for Rostock ships
    Carnival Corp's AIDA Cruises will build 'environmentally friendly' shore power plant at the city's port.
  • Navios Maritime Containers downplays tariff worries
    New York IPO hopeful is telling investors any Trump-China fallout should prove minimal for its trade.
  • Texas port looks to delay Trafigura offshore project
    Port of Corpus Christi highlights 2006 criminal case against Swiss commodities trader as Texas Gulf Terminals plans to build an offshore oil terminal for VLCCs.
  • Midelfart snaps up $1.5m worth of Borr Drilling shares
    Chairman Troim's long-term partner adds to her investment in Norwegian rig company.
  • Seaspan Corp shapes fresh preferred equity offering
    Shipowner has both growth and debt repayment uses in mind for new funds.
  • Maersk changes course on scrubbers
    Group's head of oil trading says exhaust cleaners will be fitted on "limited number" of ships.
  • El Faro: Congress gets its Act together
    How politicians are tackling the problems exposed by the tragedy
  • India clears Iranian P&I clubs to cover crude tankers
    Kish and Qeshm win permission to provide $1bn of cover for Iranian oil imports.
  • Pacific Drilling presses on with revised notes issue
    Pacific Drilling has taken a further step in efforts to exit Chapter 11 with a tweak to a previously planned notes issue. Idan Ofer strikes key deal with Pacific Drilling bondholders New York-listed Pacific Drilling says it now plans to issue $750m first lien notes and $250m second lien notes. It marks a slight switch from the earlier plan that had involved first and second lien issues of $700m
  • MOL investing $460m in new storage at Antwerp
    Japanese group teaming with SEA-Invest for tank terminal project.
  • Iran sanctions may tighten tanker market, says Maersk Broker
    Arrival of a new round of sanctions on Iran may deliver a helping hand to tanker owners, according to Maersk Broker. Jakob Hjortlund, the lead tanker researcher at Maersk Broker, says the approaching sanctions will bring uncertainty to the market. Tanker owners could cash in before Iranian window closes Macleod sees seasonal upswing and continued Iranian exports "Our view is that it may tighte
  • GoodBulk keeps sights on capesizes as recovery takes shape
    Capital will continue to be targeted at larger vessels, says John Michael Radziwill-led company.
  • EU spending $2.5bn on coast guard expansion
    New vessels part of the plan for upgrade of European border force.
  • Newbuilding deliveries in 2018 will be 50% below record levels
    Clarksons says further declines from peak production in 2011 are expected next year.
  • ExxonMobil eyes low-sulphur fuel with $650m upgrade
    UK's Fawley refinery being readied for 2020 emissions rules.
  • Shipping and wine make the perfect cocktail at EBE
    Basile Aloy finds the living is easy after buying ships at the trough of the market. But he's not resting on his laurels. Here he talks about sustainability, diversification and the advantages of being a member of the Saverys clan
  • Pareto survey predicts offshore spending will jump 10% in 2019
    Shipowners can take heart, the pendulum of oil company spending on offshore is finally swinging back
  • Drifting cargoship towed off Sweden
    Coast guard brings distressed vessel in to Gothenburg after breakdown.
  • Bahri VLCC heading for scrap in Bangladesh
    Saudi Arabian shipowner has netted over $21m for one of its oldest tankers, sources say.
  • Crude imports slowdown hides real extent of Chinese demand
    Refinery expansion and strategic reserve look set to reignite seaborne trade
  • Oslo Stock Exchange mulling Belships protests
    Frode Teigen-led Lighthouse facing challenge from Tidships over takeover bid
  • Wisdom sells Imabari ultramax newbuilding
    Taiwanese owner will lease back bulker ordered with sistership in 2016.
  • Clipper's Seatruck boosts Irish Sea capacity
    Larger vessel brought in to replace smallest ferry sailing from Liverpool.
  • P&O Ferries stops shipping calves
    Welfare concerns prompt end of veal traffic from Scotland.
  • Croatia widens hunt for new Uljanik investor
    Government in talks with German, Chinese and Korean players over cash injection.
  • Durban looks to accommodate bigger boxships
    South Africa's largest container port to lengthen and deepen berths to take 9,600-teu ships.
  • Stamatis Molaris' Product Shipping pulls IPO
    Greek-based petroleum tanker owner cites adverse market conditions for withdrawal.
  • LNG exports to rise nearly 50% by 2022
    Increased export capacity in Australia, Russia, and the US will meet strong LNG demand, particularly from China.
  • HNA seeking buyer for container lessor Seaco
    Chinese group reportedly looking to offload assets unrelated to its core aviation business.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • PortMiami leader elected to chair state council
  • Florida business owner charged with misbranding hazmat
  • Kuehne + Nagel deploys blockchain technology for portal
  • Port of Vancouver USA adopts strategic plan
  • Executive Moves: Merchant Marine Academy, inconso
  • Los Angeles processes 826,638 TEUs in August
  • DHL Freight letting customers specify delivery dates
  • HNA reportedly seeking to sell Seaco, Ingram Micro
  • Ports batten down for Hurricane Florence

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Northeast Asian leaders push for strong regional energy integration
  • Iran accuses Trump of 'bullying' oil market
  • Oil complex strong despite larger-than-expected distillate draw
  • US Fuel oil stocks build, USAC stocks highest since June
    USGC stocks rebound from lowest levels since September 2009.
  • China's MGO market to grow on new ECA timeline for sulfur limit: sources
    Many of Chinese initiatives to curb pollutants from shipping come as part of its 'blue sky defence' action plan and ahead of IMO's 2020 rule.
  • Contango structure in China crude futures may spur Dec physical profit-taking
    The total value of the settlement was Yuan 293 million, INE said.
  • Fujairah/Singapore bunker price spread widens to 4-year high as tightness persists
    Strong selling interest in the Singapore delivered bunker fuel market has been capping price gains
  • Iran situation offers 'huge uncertainty' to market: Russia's Novak
    "It remains unclear how the countries which jointly receive some 2 million b/d of Iranian oil will act," Novak said.
  • Safe Bulkers gearing up for IMO 2020 with LSFO, scrubber options
    Scrubbers will be installed in its medium-sized vessels, Safe Bulkers said.

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The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
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
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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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
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
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
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
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
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
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
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