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BRIEFS

September 18, 2018

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CMA CGM Q2 volumes surge nearly 10pc to 5.2m TEU Continuing Sino-American trade war risks record laid-up idle tonnage China not happy to just play defense in trade war: China report US-China trade dispute drive US, European firms to cut investment in China Port of Colombo takes the crown as fastest growing among top world ports Maritime HR and Crew Conference in London October 24-25 TIACA air freight conference to be held in Toronto from October 16-18 Air Charter Service celebrates 10th anniversary in Hong Kong FlyKargo embarks on US-Puerto Rico air cargo pilot programme with JetBlue Budapest Airport expands infrastructure in one giant leap forward

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Casualty investigation report gives important recommendations CMA CGM set to launch 5th feeder service to West Africa GBA backs up business confidence with largest-ever fleet expansion Global Logistics Solutions contributes to relief efforts in Kerala Maersk to change fuel adjustment surcharge ahead of 2020 sulphur cap MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy opened in the Philippines NYK selected for DJSI for 16th consecutive year Twill changes brand affiliation fromDamco to Maersk Hong Kong port operations resuming after Typhoon Mangkhut Leading port authorities combine forces in Climate Action Program Major Ports' traffic up over 5 pc during April-Aug. Celebi launches bonded trucking from Ahmedabad to Celebi Terminal Delhi IGI Airport DGFT simplifies procedure for traders to avail export incentives under MEIS M. Sreedharan, Consulting Editor of Exim India, contributes ' 1 lakh to Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund

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Renovation and digitalisation driving railway market Spain: testing twin trailers for ecological benefit Corpus Christi resumes ops after Invest 95L In mourning for Benjamin Hoefflin Rabelink enlarging on several fronts Tiaca and Amacarga tie knot Wanted: partner for Swiss freight railway ACS sets up cargo department in Geneva Logistics community created in port of Guayaquil GM quartet joins GAC UK Port of Antwerp awarding new concessions Inauguration of Southern Westphalia container terminal Rose takes top slot at ACL Drawing up plans for Qatari logistics park "Curiosity of the Day" Turkish blackberries eastward bound Teesport: new hub for Scandinavian imports

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
More overcapacity ahead for Caribbean transhipment ports Thomas Miller builds Hamburg base with Zeller acquisition Prepare sulphur cap plans 'as soon as possible', shipping urged Premiums do not cover the cost of risks, marine insurers told Maersk revamps bunker surcharges ahead of IMO sulphur cap TT-Line contract for ropax newbuilding likely to be announced within 'weeks' IUMI launches new marine loss database LNG carrier spot rates steam towards six-digit levels on strong demand Update: Hong Kong port operations resume following typhoon suspensions M&A rumours swirl in Singapore's OSV sector Marine insurers warned of a triple whammy ahead Western Cape premier calls on shipping to drive Africa's growth China's Wuhu Shipyard bags Ultramax order from newcomer Dingxin Shipping South Korean president tells shipbuilders to recapture market leadership Wan Hai chairman accused of breach of trust ICE launches new US Gulf Coast tanker futures

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Maersk warns customers they must help pay its bigger fuel bills after 2020 Volga-Dnepr 'no-brokers' edict splits industry: a lack of trust, or a wise move? DHL splits e-commerce business, breaking up poor-performing PeP division Hakovo claims a first with global electronic bill of lading backed by P&I clubs Latest fundraising round in Singapore adds $44m to Freightos war chest Red tape tying up Defra efforts to ease transport of food exports after Brexit

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Blount Boats to build double ended ferry for South Ferry Company Keppel Singmarine delivers second dual fuel LNG ASD tug VT Halter Marine wins Navy order worth potential $244 million American Queen orders 245 guest paddlewheeler Maersk to cover cost of sulfur cap via "Bunker Adjustment Factor" LPG-fueled EXMAR duo to have Wärtsilä cargo and fuel gas systems Keppel O&M and GTT in new joint agreement on LNG solutions ICS offers free guidance on IMO sulfur cap compliance Halifax Shipyard launches Canada's first AOPS Havyard books order for two more windfarm service vessels

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
IUMI: Safety and regulation dominate ocean hull debate But ultra-large container carriers pose fire challenges for crew, while culture is the key to better safety IUMI: Hull rates now 'unsustainable' Rates are thought to have hardened in recent months in London following pressure on syndicates by the Corporation of Lloyd's... Cheniere signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Vitol New deal follows agreements with GasLog and Trafigura as liquefied natural gas production undergoes exponential growth in the US Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City remain closed in wake of Florence Both ports are closed through Wednesday Storms bring significant supply chain disruption US and Asian port disruption following severe weather events in the Atlantic and Pacific will lead to delays in cargo... US box imports continue to set records With more tariffs likely any day, shippers have been bringing cargoes in to the US at a record pace Exmar's new gas carriers to run on LPG The vessels, designed by Finland's Wärtsilä, will be game-changing, says Exmar's managing director of shipping IUMI: Lloyd's will 'invite' closure of unprofitable marine lines Hard-pressed shipowners may end up having to fork out double the current 0.1% of hull value to get vessels covered... Tanker demand will rise if Iranian export gap can be filled A large part of the VLCC fleet operated by NITC will be taken out of the market once the US... Thomas Miller to acquire Zeller's insurance services The London-based insurer takes over two Zeller's service areas, which include Hanseatic Underwriters UK radar satellite offers 'maritime mode' to monitor illegal shipping activity The first UK-manufactured SAR aircraft will be able to identify when AIS signals have been turned off Global shipping loan portfolios drop to $345bn Petrofin Bank Research said another $10bn has been knocked off the portfolios of the top 40 banks over the past... Carriers deserve credit for surge in transpacific rates, says SeaIntel Carriers restricted increases to slot capacity to just 3.6% in August compared to the 9% added during the previous two... Maersk to introduce new bunker adjustment mechanism Maersk's new bunker adjustment factor will combine fuel costs with average trade lane consumption to calculate customer fuel price surcharge US grain expands Southeast Asia market since Chinese tariffs The mix of world buyers purchasing US grains represents a shifting dynamic in the market, says the US Grains Council IUMI: Berg exits with positive outlook for marine insurance But Munich Re broker highlights potential political risks, including rise of right-wing parties with negative attitude to global trade Infrastructure issues prevent US oil producers from smoothing supply risks Despite trucking and pipeline woes in the US, oil production is expected to increase by 1.7m bpd in 2018 and... Turkey commits to Istanbul canal project Turkish government reaffirms intention to take on the 45 km-long project that will link the Black Sea with the Sea... Daily Briefing Why shipping is finding it tough to break IPO drought \| Lloyd's List Podcast: From Brexit to IUMI \| State...

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
NY-NJ's Waterfront Commission to argue for end of agency dissolution case US West Coast truckers turn to owning, leasing chassis but extent unclear India firm's interest in Sri Lankan port upgrade advances Maersk fuel surcharge underscores test to recoup low-sulfur costs Goods distributors face upward climb to fully leverage freight visibility New Freightos funding propels indices and associated futures

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Lurssen blaze burns crisis hit hull market $700m claim heading marine insurance market's way Shipping bank loans decline by $10bn in 2017 Leasing firms linked to international Far Eastern banks take increasing share in global ship finance. Carnival urged to stop burning heavy fuel oil Protesters gather at Holland America's Seattle pier, create sculpture of polar bear on tiny iceberg. Maritime chamber offers free IMO 2020 guidance International Chamber of Shipping publishes 32-page reference guide on complying with pending International Maritime Organization's low-sulphur mandate. Fredly snaps up extra shares in Hunter Architect of Norwegian company's tanker entry grows his holding. Torm tipped to part with veteran tankers Brokers report double sale which would see Danish owner dispose of two older ships. Rock 'n' roll Skuld CEO gets guests on their feet Chief executive Stale Hansen took to the stage again to entertain more than 150 guests after Skuld's annual general meeting in Oslo. Norwegian vessel sent for scrap accused of causing Turkey spill Hansen, a keen drummer, could not pass up the opportunity to get his band together and belt out some familiar numbers for this year's gathering, ranging from grunge to modern pop. The performance had Rickmers Holding to end court self-administration Former Bertram Rickmers company exiting latest phase of court insolvency process after business sold. Landbridge places third VLCC with Navig8 UK-headquartered group has continued the summer growth of its pools. POSH appoints Edward Chiu as CFO YCH Group finance chief joins Singapore OSV owner. Ausca inks new Diana deal as BDI dips again New York-listed bulker owner inks in another time charter at an improved rate. LNG rates hit five-year high with stocks turning upwards Analysts suggest further improvements are on the cards given current supply and demand dynamics. Samskip runs vessel on recycled cooking oil GoodShipping Program claims first fossil-fuel-free trip for boxship. Donald: 'Very small' cruise industry has room to grow Cruise companies are responding by creating demand and great experiences, says Carnival chief executive Arnold Donald Port workers die in hold of woodchip carrier Vietnamese duo reportedly suffocated inside Uni Fortune. Ocean Yield FPSO charter set to end Reliance Industries calls time on contract for FPSO Dhirubhai-1. Unifeeder brings in Astromare feeder Larger vessel boosts line's UK-Baltic Sea trade following DP World takeover. Thomas Miller buys Hanseatic P&I manager Zeller UK P&I Club manager agrees third acquisition in nine months. Maersk asking shippers to meet low-sulphur fuel costs Bunker surcharge aims to recover some of $2bn in extra expenses involved in complying with new IMO rules. Esvagt behind Havyard's offshore vessel order Danish owner has signed up for another two windfarm service ships. GTT brings its LNG containment systems into line French designer receives initial approval for new lower boil-off version of NO96 favoured by DSME and Hudong-Zhonghua shipyards Wartsila claims LPG fuel first for Exmar newbuilds Finnish group providing cargo and gas fuel system for two new ships. Credit Suisse criticised over Petrobras, PDVSA accounts Swiss watchdog FINMA finds deficiencies in anti-money laundering processes. European fund snaps up Admiral Shipping UAE owner offloads containership operations to unnamed investor. Owner overturns liability ruling in victory over Arab Bank Sea Master Shipping can pursue lender for demurrage arising from bill of lading dispute. Seaspan Corp prepays two credit facilities De-leveraging move increases pool of unencumbered containership assets to 18 vessels. US ports start to reopen in wake of Florence Coast guard works to restore normality with facilities looking to have escaped worst of hurricane. Panama expects fewer ships if trade war escalates But South American waterway hopes Brazilian grain exports and US LNG can help fill the gap.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Executive Moves: CPA and BIFA Mast steps up to helm maritime subcommittee Mason Mega Rail Terminal nets $92 million in funding Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City remain closed Antiboycott rules can bite exporters, forwarders North Atlantic ports expanding for larger vessels Dachser develops talent through on-the-job training GlobalTranz acquires AFN Logistics FMC reviews nine OTI license applications

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Charleston, Savannah ports open to all traffic as Florence dissipates: USCG The US Coast Guard removed movement restrictions for the ports of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, as the effects of Crude futures retreat on reports of US supply growth Crude futures gave back early-session gains to settle lower Monday on reports of Iraq ready to increase oil output 'immediately', says SOMO chief Iraq can increase oil production "immediately" to support the market ahead of the implementation of US sanctions on Iran, Iraq's crude sales chief Zennor buys North Sea Britannia stake to advance nearby development UK independent Zennor Petroleum said Monday it had agreed to buy a stake in the North Sea Britannia field from US upstream company ConocoPhillips TANKERS: ENOC takes LR2 on time charter with storage option: sources "This is a bit worrying that ships are being taken for floating storage as companies are struggling to make their trades work," a broker said. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Container line Maersk announces new bunker charges for IMO sulfur cap The company will impose its new bunker adjustment factor (BAF) from the start of next year, replacing its current standard bunker adjustment factor (SBF) system. Arab Gulf fuel oil cash differentials rise to 5-year high on tight supply Asian middle distillates lose steam as demand fizzles out The cash differential for the FOB Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil grade has been rangebound for a while now; it was more a function of the product having found equilibrium in the market North Carolina ports closed until Wednesday in wake of Florence "We are assessing the situation at both locations and when safe to return, we will determine the condition of the facilities," the state port authority said. Bunker operations at Hong Kong suspended due to Typhoon Mangkhut "Loadings at the terminal will be jammed from Tuesday, barges are currently empty," a bunker supplier said.

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PORTS

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.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

ACCIDENTS

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.

PORTS

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%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

SEAFARERS

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

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPYARDS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

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.

COMPANIES

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

ACCIDENTS

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

LAW

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.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

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

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

SEAFARERS

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

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

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

EDUCATION

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.

NEWS

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

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%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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%

SEAFARERS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

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.

MARITIME SERVICES

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

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.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

INSURANCE

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

SEAFARERS

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

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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

MEETINGS

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

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

INDUSTRY

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

MEETINGS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

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

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

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.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

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