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January 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 1pc to US$897/TEU, up 3.3pc to USWC
  • Singapore still world's 2nd largest container port, handling 33.7m TEU in 2017
  • HMM rejects SM Line's trans-Pacific pact offer
  • S Korea's Incheon port handles all-time high of 3.04 million TEU in 2017
  • Cosco receives 3rd 14,500 TEU vessel from China State Shipbuilding
  • DP World forecasts 10pc growth in box throughput in 2017 with new investments
  • Boxship charter market in healthy state but owners still have concerns
  • GLP to delist from Singapore in a US$12b privatisation deal
  • TIACA expands presence in Latin America
  • Arizona airport to open air cargo hub to process US-Mexico e-commerce traffic
  • Dog food and semiconductors compete for tight air cargo space

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 14, 2018
  • Baltic Exchange LNG Panellists Group formed
  • Prologue & Prelude to the Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • RCL's new common feeder service inaugurated at DBGT
  • Foundation stone laid for International Cruise Terminal at Mumbai Port
  • Indo-Iran joint business seminar discusses Chabahar Port, opportunities in Free Zone & Transit Corridors
  • JNPT appointed Special Planning Authority for SEZ project
  • Key govt officials visit JN Port
  • MANSA welcomes Mumbai Port's decision to implement round-the-clock cargo handling operations
  • Mansukh Mandaviya inspects facilities, ongoing projects at KoPT & IWAI jetty
  • Commerce Secretary calls for urgently devising policy framework to address export finance issues
  • Suggestions put forward by FIEO President Ganesh Kumar Gupta during the 3rd meeting of the Council for Trade Development & Promotion held in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Nordic cool
  • VAP calls for more railfreight infrastructure
  • New director in St Petersburg office
  • Geodis ships 2.3 million orders
  • Delivery of first serially produced e-trucks
  • Boeing builds big cargo drone prototype
  • CI6 service to connect East China to West India
  • Hamburg Süd: Horn receives sceptre from Graumann
  • Mosolf scoops up releasing agent AFG
  • India launches smart freight operation app
  • Shanghai-Europe rates rise further, says Drewry
  • European airports continue to note cargo upsurge
  • Pyramidal takeover in Brazil
  • 147,000 carloads of new rail traffic annually
  • Janel Group grows on Pacific coast
  • Year of gains for Port of Prince Rupert
  • Slot booking app goes live at Brussels airport

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Italy's RBD Armatori declared bankrupt
  • Daewoo Mangalia takeover still on target, says Damen
  • Hyundai HI tipped to win LNG carriers from Sovcomflot
  • Yangzijiang establishes leasing and chartering company in Singapore
  • Baltic Exchange gears up for LNG index with panellist group
  • Korea Maritime Corporation to back building of 200 ships by 2020

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Air freight community high on strong December and full-year 2017 figures
  • Spot rates remain flat on Asia-Europe/US trades as carriers fear losing volumes
  • Gefco buys Morocco-Europe fashion and automotive groupage operator GLT
  • Rhenus aims to ease Brazilian services with takeover of local broker Pirâmide SeaAir
  • One in 12 lorries may be fitted with device to give false emission readings
  • Crowley makes changes at the top in Caribbean and Central America
  • Toyota signs Amazon, Pizza Hut and Uber as driverless-delivery partners

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Foss Maritime appoints Bryceon Sumner as CFO
  • Fincantieri to offer FREMM based frigate for Navy's FFG (X) program
  • Armstrong Marine cat completes first Hawaii tour
  • Trump Administration offshore drilling plan meets strong opposition
  • Baltic Exchange to develop LNG shipping index

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Could Cosco still have eyes for Gener8?
    Chinese conglomerate revealed to have been a rival to Euronav in Gener8 deal, but speculation is rife that interest in...
  • Kea Trader salvage operation resumes
    New salvage contract expected to be announced in the next week as costs surpass $100m
  • How much of a threat is Yemen to international shipping?
    As disruption related to the war persists, motivations for piracy attacks remain ambiguous and solutions elusive
  • Shipping notes from Wall Street
    Alternative finance gets more complex but owners have the upper hand
  • Daily Briefing
    Miller Insurance declines to comment on what it says is a 'client matter' after International Group says proposed tender is...
  • UK shortsea capacity grows
    Total capacity rises but Scandinavia trade continues to decline
  • Ocean freight rates firm ahead of Chinese New Year
    Ships close to full on major east-west trades ahead of January 15 GRIs, but excess vessel supply will come to...
  • Ship calls at LA and Long Beach show long-term decline
    Overcapacity plagues southern Californian heavyweights as ship sizes increase and competition intensifies
  • Italy's RBD Armatori declared bankrupt
    Creditors have until April 10 to lodge claims for payments
  • ABS hires Lewis for media role
    Gareth Lewis leaves Associated British Ports for ABS
  • Cosco signs VLCCs deal with Sinochem
    State shipping giant eyes continued expansion of its fleet
  • Rescuers resume Sanchi firefighting operation
    Shanghai's maritime search and rescue officials request more fire extinguishing foam supplies from neighbouring provinces to battle the flames
  • Korean shipbuilders bet on environmentally sustainable vessels
    Industry participants expect demand for 'green' vessels to increase amid tightening regulations
  • South Carolina Ports seeks government funding for new terminal
    Future terminal in Jasper County, South Carolina to be jointly developed with Georgia Ports Authority
  • PSA and Institution of Engineers Singapore launch port and marine certification
    Global port operator will work with IES to identify skills needed to meet operational requirements for smart ports
  • Capital Product Partners buys aframax with attached four-year charter
    Tanker will be purchased from parent in drop-down transaction for $52.5m

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Evergreen orders eight 11,000 TEU ships
  • Port of Oakland pushes truckers to upgrade tractors
  • Politics clouds outlook for breakbulk steel shipments
  • Deal makes DCLI largest US chassis provider
  • Brazil chicken exports firm, after health issue addressed
  • East-west rates rise ahead of Lunar New Year

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • LA port has best year due to better efficiency
    Facility says it saw the most cargo traffic ever in 2017 and moved the most freight of any Western Hemisphere port.
  • Singapore box traffic up from shipping alliance shuffle
    Cargo tonnage and bunker sales also benefited in 2017, according to Port of Singapore.
  • Greeks swoop on third Chevron tanker
    Horizon Tankers linked to deal for 2003-built aframax.
  • EMGS ship utilisation crashes back
    But Oslo-listed owner has reactivated one of two vessels for multi-client work.
  • Shanghai port profit surges in 2017
    Chinese terminal made $1.8bn on a net basis last year.
  • Cochin Shipyard signs Mumbai shiprepair deal
    Indian shipbuilder to help expand yard facilities at domestic port.
  • Commerzbank starts Hapag coverage with 'buy'
    German bank says there is 35% upside to stock within a year.
  • More boxes removed as Kea Trader wreck rotates
    Salvors have removed all but 99 containers from stricken Lomar vessel.
  • Imabari buying rival Minaminippon yard
    Shipbuilder snapping up stakes owned by MES and MOL.
  • HHI 'moves ahead with $2bn Oilbank IPO'
    Korean yard group said to have brought in advisors to list refiner.
  • Russian tankers sold to repay bunker debt
    Volgo-Don Shipping Agency vessels auctioned by Ukrainian court.
  • Owner: Andromeda arms cargo not illegal
    Greek company says storage for explosives was offered in Libya, but it chose not to go.
  • UPDATE: Sanchi 'keeps exploding'
    Blasts on stricken NITC suezmax hampering firefighting and rescue efforts.
  • Tiger Bulk registers Scorpio Bulkers shares for sale
    Company may divest 2.1% interest acquired in November as part of sale of three ultramaxes to New York-listed SB.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Executive Moves: TraPac, IANA, American Maritime Partnership and Odfjell
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock TraPac appoints new president and CEO; IANA installs 2018 board of directors and officers; the American Mar...
  • French ports will be linked to Switzerland via rail
    Naviland Cargo and the French ports of Marseille Fos and Le Havre are launching a rail shuttle container service to Switzerland in mid-Marc...
  • Delta Airlines sees cargo revenues soar 14.4% in Q4
    Delta Airlines increased cargo revenues 14.4 percent for the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, driven by higher v...
  • Rhenus snatches up Pirâmide SeaAir
    The Rhenus Group acquired Brazilian customs broker and software provider Pirâmide SeaAir Comércio Exterior this month, the company announce...
  • WLS: Post-peak season carrier capacity drops marginally on major east-west trades
    In the fourth quarter of 2017, ocean carrier capacity decreased slightly across two out of the three major east-west trades following a rel...
  • Boeing unveils cargo drone for last-mile deliveries
    U.S. aerospace manufacturer Boeing unveiled a working prototype cargo drone on Thursday with the end goal being "the ability to carry hundr...
  • GAO report details CBP failures to verify licenses for radiological imports
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) airport officials have not verified licenses for some radiological imports and its processes do no...
  • Commerce submits results of national security investigation of steel imports to Trump
    Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday formally submitted to President Donald Trump the results of an investigation led by his departme...
  • Port of Felixstowe begins next phase of expansion efforts
    A new paved container yard will be constructed at the port for increased container storage and handling. Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • US to renew 120-day waiver on oil-related Iran sanctions for the last time
    US President Donald Trump said Friday he will renew for another 120 days waivers on sanctions targeting Iranian oil sector but warned Congress and European allies that they need to fix the nuclear deal or the US would withdraw from it.
  • Nigeria oil production rises to 2.06 mil b/d on higher exports: ministry
    Nigeria's crude oil production, including condensates, rose to 2.057 million b/d in December on higher exports along with stronger production from some of the key fields, the oil ministry said Friday.
  • Russian Novak says $70/b oil price may be short term; early to speak of output cut deal exit: report
    High oil prices that hit three-year high level of $70/b this week do not necessarily mean the oil market has balanced as they could be of a short-term nature, with the OPEC/non-OPEC coalition to continue monitoring the situation on the market, Russian energy minister Alexander Novak said Friday.
  • OPEC/non-OPEC deal should end smoothly if oil above $70/b over 6 months: Lukoil
    OPEC and non-OPEC crude producers participating in the joint output cut deal should smoothly exit the agreement to curb their production if the oil price stays at $70/b for some time, CEO of Russia's second-largest oil company Lukoil, Vagit Alekperov, said Friday, warning, however, against "hasty actions" amid an unstable market.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks up 10% to 1,035,000 mt: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 10.2% to 1,035,000 mt in the week to Wednesday, data from PJK International showed.
  • FOB Rotterdam HSFO barge crack plunges to 18-month low
    High sulfur fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge cracks have fallen to their lowest levels in 18 months due to the surge in ICE Brent crude futures and weak fundamentals, unable to counter the downward pressure coming from the crude market.
  • Strong winds to disrupt Istanbul weekend bunkering: sources
    Strong winds are expected in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly Istanbul, over the weekend but this has left suppliers divided as to the impact on bunkering activity.
  • Singapore 2017 bunker sales grew 4.2% to record high of 50.6 million mt
    Spurred by global trade growth, repositioning of shipping alliances.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • INTERVIEW: Italy's Fratelli Cosulich eyes over 5% growth in bunker sales in 2018
    "Volumes in Singapore are likely to be steady to higher in 2018," Cosulich said.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady to lower; eyes on US Iran sanctions decision
    The bullish scenario is built-in and profit-taking is due to happen soon, Tony Nunan, senior adviser at Mitsubishi Corporation said.

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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
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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
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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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