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May 14, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 2.9pc to US$811/TEU, dips 5.9pc to USWC
  • Yang Ming sinks deeper in red in Q1 with net loss of US$65m
  • ICTSI Q1 net income sinks 15pc to US$44.1m despite volumes increase
  • MSC to invest US$1.09b in major expansion of Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port
  • Container volume on Asia-US east coast trade surges 16pc
  • US retail port volumes forecast to rise despite looming China import tariffs
  • Automated invoicing can help shipping industry to save billions: Drewry
  • Insurers urge maritime industry to address cyber threat
  • UPS names new president for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics
  • Lufthansa Cargo to receive 2 new Boeing 777 freighters in 2019
  • ATSG Q1 profit soars 60pc to US$16m
  • IAG quarterly operating profits soar 133pc as cargo revenues rise 2.1pc

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 13, 2018
  • BDP International unveils enhanced 'Smart Tower' application for increased visibility management
  • Bulk carrier casualty report presented to IMO
  • Easy financing models being worked upon to promote private participation in developing inland waterways
  • Lines taking a relook at Iran operations following US decision
  • MOL in agreement to charter FPSO in Brazil
  • Safmarine to ship 80 cryogenic tanks to the US this year
  • SCI strengthens coastal network; launches Chennai-Port Blair service
  • The Legal Effect of the Unknown Clauses in a Bill of Lading under the International Rules
  • Yang Ming's consolidated revenues up in Q1
  • Customs & Postal Department hold first ever joint conference to deliberate on streamlining imports & exports by post
  • India wants China to simplify pharma export process
  • First Silk Road train arrives at Port of Antwerp
  • Transporters' strike against DPD transport solution at JN Port called off
  • Transporters' stir at JN Port continues amid hopes of a solution soon
  • Amendment in import policy of Beans of the species Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper or Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek under Chapter 7 of the ITC (HS) 2017, Schedule- I (Import Policy)
  • Blue Dart posts INR 142.10 cr. net profit for 2017-18
  • SAL Heavy Lift & Sai Maritime hold knowledge sharing workshops

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Silver candles for overnight express network
  • Angolan flag carrier renews NAM contract
  • Transport division flourishes in 2017 and Q1
  • Alha Group awarded again by Anama
  • Baxter Freight celebrates 100'000th shipment
  • Green light for MOL's academy in the Philippines
  • Another new position for Knowlton at Bestpass
  • NEE sees membership grow
  • Air and overland transport enhance 2017 result
  • Hactl handling Flexport's new service from LAX
  • Further classification of fuel efficiency by DNV GL
  • GAC opens contract logistics facility
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO on board for five more years
  • More forest products moved by rail in Sweden
  • ICTSI - more volume, lower income
  • ECS Group pushes UIA partnership to India

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • Gold Star Line could handle a record 1 million teu this year
  • Hunter Group builds up VLCC contract portfolio
  • Pan Ocean eyes stronger 2018 on healthy dry bulk market
  • Speculation may be creating overcapacity, say Singapore shipowners
  • Maritime surges ahead in decarbonisation race, thanks to 'little miracle'
  • Busan pier to shed staff as Sinokor moves containers

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • Maersk leads the way as carriers look to raise Asia-Europe FAK rates
  • Non-US forwarders must scrutinise their businesses if they want to trade with Iranian companies
  • Latin recovery fails to save Viracopos airport as operator files for bankruptcy
  • Digital disruptors risk 'de-skilling' the logistics market
  • Eximchain develops public blockchain to give logistics SMEs legitimacy
  • Man changed address of UPS HQ to own apartment
  • PSC: worst ports (in Paris MOU) with real threat to get detained
  • Sean van Dort steps up to become new chairman of the Global Shippers' Forum
  • Andy Fitt named new managing director of Yusen Logistics UK

Marine Logweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • TOTE Maritime Alaska delays Orca class LNG conversion
  • Master Marine delivers third towboat to Waterfront Services
  • Clarkson shareholders in growing revolt on executive pay
  • Norway to expand maritime traffic service radar coverage
  • TOTE Maritime introduces new mobile app

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • The Georgia and Virginia tie-up: Better than the sum of its parts
    East Coast Gateway Terminal Agreement allows port authorities to punch above their weight
  • The Interview Gordon Downes
    Reliability is a concern for both shippers and carriers, and by providing enforceable contracts, NYSHEX hopes to improve service levels...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The week ahead
    On this week's podcast: How shipping can mitigate risk from Iranian sanctions | What's happened to shipping's toxic debt? |...
  • CIMC Enric suspends Lloyd's Register link
    LR is said to have offered certifications to competitors' products, despite knowing they infringed CIMC Enric's patents
  • Panel event to address shortcoming in gas shipping sector
    Claims that a deep knowledge and experience in the gas sector is not available in the marine industry will be...
  • Yang Ming suffers after 'slack' first quarter
    With the new containership capacity scheduled to be delivered in 2018, the record levels of capacity is expected to slightly...
  • What's behind Japanese shipbuilder co-operation?
    Japanese business remains an enigma to non-Japanese observers
  • ConocoPhillips dispute leads to tanker queues in Venezuela
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows 85 vessels off Puerto José
  • Pioneer Marine optimistic after 'successful' quarter
    Greece-based handysize owner looks ahead with optimism after posting a net profit in the first quarter
  • East coast ports benefit from box carrier cascading
    East coast throughput rising as west coast volumes fall
  • DSV upbeat on market outlook as customer sentiment remains positive
    Freight forwarder optimistic over market outlook and plays down fears of slowdown
  • Looming US sanctions weigh on Tehran newbuilding plan
    IRISL could find it more difficult to secure employment for the vessels being built at HHI
  • Shareholders baulk at pay deal for Clarksons' directors
    The concern over wages comes amid a profit warning for 2018 on the back of weak sale and purchase activity...
  • Gener8 sets date for investor vote on merger with Euronav
    At least 48% of the Gener8 shareholders are expected to back Euronav's all-share offer
  • Legal advice needed for Iran-related fixtures, UK P&I Club warns
    Members told the reinstatement of Iran sanctions relates to the provision of marine insurance, port operators and shipping and shipbuilding...
  • Last Word: A toast to tradition
    Annual event aims to bring people together and has historically been held at the Baltic Exchange building

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • Asia-Europe spot rate rebound foreshadows more volatility
  • Europe feeders adapt to shippers' reefer, clean air demands
  • India urges port-based 3PLs to adapt to lessen trade reform's impact
  • ILA-USMX gear up for talks on six-year contract
  • Poor Asia-Europe rail infrastructure slows cargo, hampers growth

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • Gener8 deals last aframax
    New York owner had cleared out three similar units last year prior to Euronav merger news.
  • Diana Shipping looks ahead with optimism
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner expects to 'benefit from improving conditions', having narrowed losses for the first quarter.
  • Vogel: Eagle's eyes on enbloc bulker deals
    Chief executive outlines preferred growth path but stays quiet on target fleet size.
  • Roshydromet inks debut vessel order
    Russian hydrographic agency picks Admiralty yard for new research ship.
  • Profit soars at Kyoei Tanker
    Japanese VLCC owner sees earnings jump over last 12 months.
  • Gibson rumours strike the wrong chord, says Richardson
    A chapter 11 filing by a US guitar maker whose instruments were favoured by David Bowie and Chuck Berry has created an uncomfortable backing track for a UK shipbroker in the past week. Gibson turns on the British charm in Singapore Gibson Brands sought court protection in the US at the start of May, sparking rumours in the shipping market surrounding possible office closures and staff departures
  • Fearnley Securities says buy Troim's 2020 vision
    Analysts launch coverage of 2020 Bulkers with positive view on asset prices and scrubber selection.
  • Taiwan Navigation bulker sale price catches the eye
    Taiwan Navigation has achieved a surprisingly low price for 17 year old Japanese built panamax bulker, brokers say. The Sumitomo built 73,000-dwt Tai Price (built 2001) has been sold to a Chinese buyer for $8.2m, sources claim. The vessel is due for dry-docking. Last week US listed DryShips sold the Kanasashi built 75,000-dwt Maganari (built 2001) for $10m. Tai Price has been in the Taiwan N
  • Two crew dead from 'natural causes' on cargoship
    Turkish operator contradicts reports of poisoning on vessel in Cape Verde.
  • Yang Ming loss widens in 'slack' first quarter
    But Taiwanese owner pushes up revenue and volumes despite low season.
  • Annual loss grows at Namura Shipbuilding
    Revenue also down at Japanese yard.
  • Danske sees terminal tonic for Odfjell
    Possible sale of stake in Rotterdam facility changes investment picture, Anders Karlsen says.
  • Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield eyes bond issue
    Oslo-listed company calls in banks to explore move in debt capital markets.
  • Reach Subsea wins five-year Statoil contract
    Norwegian owner to supply vessels to major for maintenance and repair work.
  • GulfMark predicts 20% rise in North Sea spot rates
    Restructured OSV owner shifts two ships back to UK as market improves.
  • Polarcus makes it back into profit
    Middle East seismic player back in black as revenue improves.
  • Hunter builds VLCC order to potential 10 ships
    Tanker newcomer declares three options at DSME - and adds three more.
  • Pan Ocean reports 23% jump in profit
    South Korean shipowner continues turnaround on the back of improving dry bulk fundamentals
  • Pioneer and BaltNav go their separate ways
    Owner also confirms deals for three ships from Interorient Navigation at "attractive" prices.
  • Nitta Kisen receives $1m "magic pipe" fine
    US Coast Guard tipped off by ship's junior engineer during inspection in May 2017.
  • Annual loss grows at Namura Shipbuilding
    Revenue also down at Japanese yard.
  • Danske sees terminal tonic for Odfjell
    Possible sale of stake in Rotterdam facility changes investment picture, Anders Karlsen says.
  • Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield eyes bond issue
    Oslo-listed company calls in banks to explore move in debt capital markets.
  • Reach Subsea wins five-year Statoil contract
    Norwegian owner to supply vessels to major for maintenance and repair work.
  • GulfMark predicts 20% rise in North Sea spot rates
    Restructured OSV owner shifts two ships back to UK as market improves.
  • Polarcus makes it back into profit
    Middle East seismic player back in black as revenue improves.
  • Hunter builds VLCC order to potential 10 ships
    Tanker newcomer declares three options at DSME - and adds three more.
  • Pan Ocean reports 23% jump in profit
    South Korean shipowner continues turnaround on the back of improving dry bulk fundamentals
  • Pioneer and BaltNav go their separate ways
    Owner also confirms deals for three ships from Interorient Navigation at "attractive" prices.
  • Nitta Kisen receives $1m "magic pipe" fine
    US Coast Guard tipped off by ship's junior engineer during inspection in May 2017.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • Port of Gothenburg volumes rise slightly
    The Port of Gothenburg in Southern Sweden handled 188,000 TEUs during the first quarter of 2018, up 3 percent from last year's first quarte...
  • What to do if your ELD malfunctions
    With the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate in full effect, drivers have to know what to do if the device malfunctions. On "Land Line...
  • L.A. vetoes Cal Cartage port operating agreement
    The Los Angeles City Council has taken away the ability of California Cartage Co. (CalCartage) to operate at Foreign Trade Zone 202 at the ...
  • L.A. port's box number slips
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 705,536 TEUs in April, a drop of 1.3 percent compared to last April's record of 714,755 TEUs. The port's A...
  • Dynamo invites startups to camp
    The venture capital investor Dynamo announced at a Rise of the Rest seed fund road show stop Thursday that it will host a Founders Camp for...
  • Speaker Ryan: NAFTA resolution deadline Thursday
    House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., on Wednesday said that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) needs to finalize the NAFTA rene...
  • Yang Ming loss deepens in Q1
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. had a total comprehensive loss of 2.14 billion New Taiwan Dollars (U.S. $71.89 million loss) for the first...
  • Ross: No 'unlimited patience' in deferring tariffs on China
    A bilateral negotiation in which the United States is seeking fairer treatment for its companies doing business in China remains in an earl...
  • Japanese carrier nets $1 million fine for pollution
    The U.S. Justice Department said Japanese ocean carrier Nitta Kisen Kaisha was fined $1 million by a federal district court on Thursday for...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 11, 2018
  • LPG vessel makes rare voyage from Mexico to Cyprus
    A handysize LPG vessel has made the rare voyage from Mexico to Cyprus, according to market sources and data from cFlow, S&P Global Platts trade flow software.
  • FUTURES 5: ICE Brent holds above $77/b, as crude backs off from highs
    Crude futures eased Friday from three-year highs set Thursday, as the market started to focus on the sustainability of higher prices and the potential for demand destruction.
  • East-West fuel oil arb at standstill in May on lack of VLCC fixtures
    The fuel oil arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore is on pause so far in May with no VLCCs or Suezmax vessels booked to take cargoes east, due to strong freight rates and an uneconomical arbitrage.
  • APL gears up to tackle sulfur, carbon emissions ahead of IMO rules
    Will use an array of options -- low sulfur fuels, scrubbers with HSFO and LNG.
  • Japan's Cosmo Oil may substitute Iranian crude imports with Kuwaiti oil
    Iranian grades account for 4%-5% of Cosmo's crude feedstock imports and it can be altered with Kuwaiti crude or other grades, a company executive at Cosmo said.
  • $70/b oil 'unsustainable': OPEC's newest member
    "More is good but it's not sustainable and we don't want to send mixed messages," Equatorial Guinea's oil minister said.

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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
Visual Sailing List
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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