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September 14, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Los Angeles dips 2.5pc to 826,638 TEU in August, Long Beach off 1.9pc
  • China seeks WTO approval to hit Trump with US$7 billion in sanctions
  • DP World vows legal battle to counter Djibouti's seizure of terminal
  • America's east coast ports brace for Hurricane Florence devastation
  • New 14,052-TEU ONE Aquila is sublet to NYK on THE Alliance service
  • Lack of drivers prompts US Xpress to offer scholarships to attract truckers
  • South Carolina sets monthly box volume, up 16pc to 206,541 TEU in August
  • Curacao Port Services in Caribbean orders 2 Kalmar ship-to-shore cranes
  • Kuehne + Nagel applies blockchain technology to verified gross mass portal
  • Walmart doubles spending to lure trucks amid 'serious' US labour shortage
  • CMA CGM reacts to Lisbon port congestion by demanding emergency fee
  • Atlas Air adds second Boeing 747-400 Freighter for Asiana Cargo
  • Finnair Cargo goes with Air Logistics Group in mainland China destinations
  • Germany's DHL Global Forwarding starts building at Vienna airport
  • Cargo-partner's Vienna warehouse just right for Engel machine makers

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • ECU Worldwide moves the spirit of Asian Games as its official logistics partner
  • First containership takes the Northern sea route
  • Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers IPO opens on Sept. 24
  • MOL names another ice-breaking LNG carrier for key project
  • Swire Shipping introduces weekly service from North Asia to South Pacific
  • DP World says it will continue to pursue all legal means to defend its rights as shareholder & concessionaire in Doraleh Container Terminal
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port commissions truck-mounted fogging machine & ambient air quality monitoring station
  • Commerce Ministry seeks Cabinet nod for national logistics policy
  • HTOA holds 11th AGM & elects new Managing Committee
  • Cabinet approves developing digital economy among BRICS countries

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Nothing goes without trucks
  • Joining up to expand Baku-Tbilisi-Kars rail service
  • Fewer truck cross Swiss Alps
  • Port of Long Beach nets USD 50 million grant
  • One million ULDs between DXB and DWC
  • K+N deploys blockchain technology for VGM Portal
  • Bio-UV Group recruits boss for Asia office
  • Amber Train augments transport portfolio
  • Etihad Cargo launches new cold chain product
  • Essberger Tankers inks deal with GAC in Scandinavia
  • MD of BU Global of Bertschi installed in 2019
  • Canadian port surveys local population
  • Train linking London, Northants and Scotland
  • Another step forward on digital trail at DP World Antwerp
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ceva lands new contract in Australia
  • Aisats enhances security and tracking in Bengaluru
  • From Geodis to Broekman Logistics

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • Top US and European ports urge shipping to deliver on Paris Agreement
  • The enforcement of IMO Tier II rules set to cool Chinese S&P market
  • How emerging-market currency slide affects shipping
  • Argentine levy likely to boost Brazil's soybean sales to China
  • MODEC buys Chandris VLCC for FPSO conversion

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • Freight train derailment deals another blow to ailing UK logistics sector
  • Capacity cuts and trade war combine to increase container tonnage laying idle
  • Walmart tries to Spark interest in new Uber-style home grocery deliveries
  • Locus bids to hurdle India's last-mile barriers with artificial intelligence
  • How to take NYC back to its maritime roots
  • How shipping has changed since Lehman Brothers collapsed
  • Hong Kong awaits its own super storm as US east coast braces for Florence

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • GD Electric Boat gets another $480.6 million for Columbia Class work
  • Helm CONNECT software platform passes 3,000 vessel milestone
  • America's Blue Highway Conference at SUNY Maritime
  • DFDS to install scrubbers on 12 Mediterranean freight ferries
  • Red and White Fleet takes delivery of plug-in hybrid tour boat
  • Maersk Tankers newbuilds to get Nacos Platinum package
  • Live at SMM 2018: Radio Holland's innovative NavCom services

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • Container market recovery 'still at an early stage', Navios tells investors
    IPO hopeful says that thanks to entering the market at a low point it is already generating cash but that...
  • Seaspan plans to raise more capital
    Seaspan says the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which can include acquisitions, debt repayments, or the redemption...
  • The Interview: Bob Sanguinetti
    The UK Chamber of Shipping chief executive - head of Britain's main shipowner trade association - has been fascinated with...
  • IUMI delegates gather with marine premiums on the rise
    Even change of direction will be welcome after 20 years of soft markets and the 9% fall seen last time...
  • Frangou links launch of Navios Containers to KG collapse
    Oversupply in the sector has been repaired due to wipeout of German investment scheme, although other events contributed to Navios...
  • 'Time is running out for UK ferry ports'
    Ro-ro ports will not be ready if UK crashes out of Europe with no deal in March
  • UK publishes no-deal Brexit plans for shipping industry
    Guidance on getting an exemption from maritime security notifications and the recognition of seafarer certificates of competency are among 28...
  • Hurricane Florence to hit dry bulk the hardest
    There is likely to be a limited impact on the tanker side unless the Colonial Pipeline distribution network is seriously...
  • MOL-Cosco venture names ice-breaking LNG carrier after Russian Arctic explorer
    Delivery from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is due at the end of September, says MOL
  • HNA's attempted sale of box leasing business was 'overpriced'
    HNA is reportedly revisiting its plan to sell both Seaco and Cronos, which it acquired between 2011 and 2015 for...
  • Viewpoint: Regulated to death
    Some robust championing of the IMO and its role is possibly important, when other agencies seem to be muscling in...
  • Daily Briefing
    Netherlands warns of export drop in no-deal Brexit | Maersk to adopt scrubber technology | GoodBulk underlines preference for capes ...
  • Chief executive's departure leads to management reshuffle at IBIA
    With the departure of Justin Murphy, the association has introduced changes to how it is run, including moving its IMO...
  • MOL and Magsaysay launch new seafarer school in the Philippines
    MOL chief Junichiro Ikeda says the aim is to take youngsters into a career that would lead them to become...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • Hurricane Florence weakens, shifts path toward Carolina ports
  • Multipurpose market's gradual recovery continues on demand
  • Trans-Pacific peak season chaos set to accelerate NVOs' share gain
  • Hamburg market share slips as Europe's import volume grows
  • Maersk seeking more India transshipment volume
  • Why container freight invoicing automation hasn't taken off

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • Pasha resumes service following storm
    Jones Act Hawaii specialist reopens two piers in Honolulu Harbour after the passage of Tropical Storm Olivia.
  • Navios Maritime Containers facing tough choices at crunch time
    Investor wariness of shipping equities has not spared Angeliki Frangou's boxship IPO as overall demand said to remain a tough hurdle.
  • SolstadFarstad fixes two OSVs to Total E&P
    Norwegian owner inks deal for an AHTS and a PSV for Total E&P South Africa's drilling campaign.
  • Odfjell says no to scrubbers
    Norwegian tanker owner opts for low sulphur fuel over scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 emission rules.
  • On the ball: 20 Questions with Freight Investor Services' John Banaszkiewicz
  • How tides and currents can save shipowners time and money
    Owners and operators can use data to harness the power of the ocean's movements
  • Fears and dreams frozen in 1940
  • The tanker that was no star
  • How Nisshin broke the Japanese mould
    Nisshin Shipping boss Y Fujii, one of the industry's most low-key figures, does business in a most un-Japanese way. TW+ turns the spotlight on a publicity-shy tonnage supplier that is quietly building up a 116-ship fleet
  • All systems go for Xin Yuan's Hong Kong IPO
    With IPO of up to $20m, asphalt tanker firm is growing well beyond initial niche as a captive tonnage supplier to Cosco
  • Lost letters: Post out of the past rescued from 5km deep
    A salvage operation to recover silver worth $200m from a torpedoed World War II freighter unearthed a trove of lost mail and inspired a theatrical re-enactment
  • Empire Windrush: The ship that changed the face of Britain
    The former Nazi passengership made a voyage into history by sparking the UK's post-war migration boom
  • Dahlman switches coasts and looks to surf new wave in shipping
    Dahlman Rose co-founder links up with investment bank and says it is time to get excited about shipping again
  • Klaveness aims to list KCC before end of 2019
    Combination-carrier company will use up to $70m of initial share issue to declare options on 83,000-dwt vessels ordered in China
  • All systems go for Xin Yuan's Hong Kong IPO
    With IPO of up to $20m, asphalt tanker firm is growing well beyond initial niche as a captive tonnage supplier to Cosco
  • DNV GL group chief issues call to arms to tackle global warming
    Cleaner technology and greater efficiency will be needed if the world is to not exceed the limits set out in the 2015 Paris agreement, forecasts Remi Eriksen
  • Liner operators keep 'hangin' on' but change their tune on revival
    Container giants that had hoped for a better 2018 have been given a reality check
  • Teekay's LNG FSU sets out for new Bahrain home port
  • LNG ship-chartering platform ready for fourth-quarter launch
  • Ghana import project homes in on FSU for Tema LNG terminal
    Partner Gasfin believes using a floating regasification unit newbuilding and an existing vessel modified for storage could offer big savings over an FSRU
  • NYK Line set to ink LNG newbuilding for Total
    Shipowner looks to have stolen a march on competitors for time-charter business
  • Sigtto unveils new London headquarters
  • Former lawyer loves the sharp-end of the shipping industry
  • Infrastructure no longer the issue for LNG-fuelling growth
  • Timing of orders will be vital to BW's next regas moves
  • Russia limbers up to grow its position on world LNG stage
    Arctic and small-scale projects will require a raft of new tonnage, but investment needs, sanctions and internal politics may slow some progress
  • BW LNG lines up the assets in FSRU toolbox
    Managing director Yngvil Asheim explains the company's strategy on floating regas but keeps the industry guessing on the details
  • Japan jumps on 'booming' action of LNG bunkering
    Early mover NYK explains the thinking behind a first newbuilding for the country
  • Shipyard specs and project management are key to success of FSRU conversions
  • Tighter LNG shipping markets brewing for charterers
    Summer of surprises tees up market for hotly anticipated wild winter ride
  • New US LNG export cargoes start to build
  • Kremin bides his time and waits for fresh project business
  • Teekay embraces Arctic LNG challenge
    Gas chief Mark Kremin talks about the company's moves into two new business areas
  • Are FSRU conversions on the comeback trail?
    A raft of older ships coming off long-term charters is giving floating regas developers another option to play for projects
  • Hurdles may slow some of Russia's LNG projects
  • Shell spearheads global march in LNG bunkering
    Arjan Stavast says shipowners are asking about LNG's cleaner advantages, cost-competitiveness and availability
  • Half-step back for rigs providing OSV employment
    Offshore vessel owners saw a net loss of potential vessel-users in August, with six rigs in and 12 rigs out
  • Norwegian vessel sent for scrap accused of causing Turkey spill
    Oslo set to get tough on owners selling vessels for demolition in South Asia as already controversial barge carrier is arrested after environmental damage off Aliaga
  • Teekay emergency drill frees distressed seabird
  • Eurotankers scoops up LR2 from Conti
  • Aframax tanker at heart of Vafias-Geden legal spat scrapped
  • Knutsen OAS sells its last pre-2000-built chemical tanker
  • Utkilen taps rival for new chief executive
  • Lender behind sale of Salamon product tanker
  • Polembros to take Pistiolis suezmax newbuilding duo
    Central Group owner to make handy profit from selling order to Greek peer
  • Embiricos resumes buying spree with $24m VLCC deal
    Aeolos Management linked to acquisition from Tokyo-listed Kyoei Tanker
  • Doubt cast on reports of Mangrove boosting bulker order in China
  • Ex-Guinness record holder joins Seajets
  • Fafalios makes fleet renewal move with $19.65m ultramax buy
  • New dry bulk outfit emerges in Bulgaria
    Commodity trader-backed Meteor Management plans to grow its fleet to six bulk carriers next year
  • Havyard wins deal for up to three OSVs
    Overseas client signs contract for two firm renewables vessels plus an option.
  • Siem Offshore gains $8m from legal rulings
    OSV owner boosted by wins in cases in Brazil and India.
  • Cosco forms tech JV with Furuno Electric
    Chinese owner taking a stab at the navigation and communications market.
  • Novatek forms JV for LNG icebreaker newbuilds
    Russian energy giant sets up company with state nuclear agency Rosatom.
  • Adam Polemis seeks scrap sale of fourth VLCC this year
    Decision comes at a time when tanker demolition prices have received a boost.
  • Brookfield adds two new faces to Teekay Offshore board
  • Stena RoRo offloads freight duo
    Baja Ferries snaps up one of two ro-ros sold by Swedish owner.
  • No 'dead decade' for shipping since Lehman Brothers, says Gordon
    Clarksons Research chief surveys industry 10 years after financial crisis.
  • China Merchants adds to boxship tally
    Giant owner selects CSC Jiangdong for new feeder vessel.
  • NOC operations normal after HQ terrorist attack
    Libyan crude exporter's chairman visits staff injured in fatal raid.
  • Seaspan seeks $150m from preferred issue
    Containership owner prices latest fundraiser which could pave the way for further growth and repay debt.
  • Krasnoye Sormovo wins 15-ship order
    USC chief Alexei Rakhmanov says dry cargo vessels will be built within a year.
  • STX wins refund guarantee for Oceangold MRs
    Restructuring yard finally clinches KDB deal for tankers for John Dragnis company.
  • Sinopacific's Simon Liang: I have the solution. I have the key
    On the phone from Myanmar, where he is taking a break from his financial and legal travails in China, the man behind the failed Sinopacific shipbuilding business says he still has something to contribute
  • Ghana confirms LNG FRU contract with China's Jiangnan
    Government has chosen two Chinese companies to build the regasification terminal.
  • Aussie firms to launch maritime drone school
    AMC Search and The Institute for Drone Technology claim move will be an industry first.
  • IBIA restructures top management as CEO departs
    Unni Einemo set to take point at secretariat as it looks to spread responsibilities among executive team.
  • Bahri bets on Indian breakbulk trade
    Saudi Arabian diversified shipowner solidifies position in India's steadily expanding break bulk trade sector.
  • Nordic American Offshore hints at M&A activity
    Herbjorn Hansson rules out reverse-stock split to boost share price of New York-listed owner.
  • Teekay Tankers seals leaseback on six vessels
    Subsidiary of Canada's Teekay Corp expects $60m boost to liquidity after debt on tankers is paid.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  • US House panel approves bill to lease unused SPR space to companies, governments
    Trump has previously proposed selling space in tweets.
  • FEATURE: Refining summit sees IMO 2020 boosting diesel, LSFO demand
    "Lots of asphalt units are built," said David Wech "and this is one way to eliminate high sulfur fuel oil."
  • Refining association sees distillates covering bulk of EU 0.5% sulfur bunker demand
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Aug bunker fuel sales fall 9.2% on year to 3.96 mil mt
    Vessel arrivals in Singapore for bunkering fell 6.18% year on year to 3,128 in August.
  • Singapore's MOL Chemical Tankers, Belgium's SEA-Tank form JV for Antwerp storage terminal
    SEA-MOL NV aims to have the first phase of the terminal operational by mid-2021.
  • Hurricane Florence expected path shifts south as energy, commodity markets brace for impact
    A significant amount of energy infrastructure remains in the storm's impact zone.
  • FUTURES: Crude dips on profit taking, but outlook bullish
    "But the overall outlook is still supported and likely to hold at current levels, IG's market strategist 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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