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BRIEFS
October 19, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC to install TRAXENS tracking devices on containers to boost visibility
  • DP World starts building Port of Berbera in Somaliland
  • Gulftainer to spend up to US$3b to double its box capacity in five years
  • Maersk heads group to invest US$22m in Loadsmart
  • MOL successfully trials container tracking devices over China-Europe railways
  • GLS HK utilises EFDI's cargo data exchange platform for India market
  • DHL launches new app for real-time risk management in the supply chainv
  • Britannia Maritime Consultants announces two senior appointments
  • HK's September airfreight volume hit by Typhoon Mangkhut
  • Turkish Cargo and Air Europa launch new cargo services in the UK
  • Saudia Cargo's priority express service from Saudi Arabia to Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • APL's Eagle GO Guaranteed extended to Asia-Middle East & India Subcontinent networks
  • Bothra Group inaugurates New Delhi office
  • CEVA Logistics announces increase in CMA CGM stake
  • CMA CGM celebrates its 40th anniversary in Mumbai
  • FIATA signs agreement with WCO to cooperate in training & education
  • MOL announces revision of its consolidated business outlook for first half of FY2018
  • APM Terminals India resumes operations at CFS in Nhava Sheva
  • BMCT receives first coastal service call from Shreyas Shipping
  • Chennai Port achieves new clay handling record
  • Paradip Port achieves all-time record in vessel movement & single-day cargo handling
  • Exports growth impacted due to high base effect but $ 350 bn target achievable, says FIEO President
  • Indian companies investing in Africa & forging new people-driven partnerships: Minister
  • Most IGST refund claims cleared, says Finance Ministry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fast forwarding with the ships of the future
  • Setting out for the future
  • Truck of the year in Northern Ireland
  • Practical trial of the eActros starts in Mannheim
  • Way open for more cargo between Dallas and Paris
  • BGL veteran turning 70 today
  • MOL adopting AR technology for shipping
  • Agility carbon measurement tool certified
  • Kurt Nagle calls it a day
  • US multimodal provider honoured by Canadian Railway
  • Strong nine months for port of Corpus Christi
  • Iowan airport expanding cargo business
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ongoing strong year
  • BNSF to test green technology for Californian railyards
  • Arkas secures LNG bunkering in Turkey
  • New Interferry chairman takes the reins
  • MAB Kargo flies oil well parts to Brunei

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • P&I insurer quits Lloyd's amid cost concerns
  • CMA CGM protects its lead shareholder position at CEVA Logistics
  • MSC Cruises targets luxury cruise market with EUR2 billion four-ship order
  • KNOT books up to four shuttle tankers at COSCO Shipping HI
  • China's Oriental Energy seals LPG purchase from Qatar Petroleum
  • Lawmakers urge South Korean government to increase maritime revival budget
  • Sumitomo-Arkas tie-up offers ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Turkey
  • Seoul steers Korea's maritime sector revival

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • CMA CGM stake in Ceva 'is no threat to the forwarders'
  • 'Remarkable' nine-month performance from K+N, but a note of caution
  • Samskip targets intra-Europe shortsea traffic with new Italy-Netherlands rail service
  • Forwarders must meet digital disrupters head on and adapt, or sink
  • Gatwick proposes capacity increase through routine use of standby runway
  • Logistics startup Vaahika making strides in India
  • New Hainan Airlines service offers Norway fish exports a quicker way to China

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • Workers return after hurricane to hard-hit Eastern Shipbuilding
  • MAIB reports on why giant containership slammed into Jebel Ali quay
  • Damen to supply two ASD 2411 tugs to Abhu Dhabi Marine Services
  • MSC Cruises inks EUR 2 billion, four ship MOA with Fincantieri
  • IMO CO2 targets can be met say Project Forward partners
  • Blount Boats adds tug contract to growing order book
  • World's largest LNG bunker vessel heads to Europe

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • Don't compromise safety for sake of formal compliance, Greeks warn IMO
    In new salvo ahead of MEPC 73, Theodore Veniamis draws attention to tramp shipping's 'itinerant' nature, increasing its exposure to...
  • Yard Talk | State advances, private sector retreats
    Its recent partnership with Mitsui to build large LNG carriers is an opportunity for Yangzijiang to once again demonstrate that...
  • South Asia claims 70% of scrapping market in the third quarter
    Bangladesh led the major shipbreaking nations with 35 recycling projects in the quarter, while China scrapped just one ship, according...
  • JP Morgan sees dry bulk peak in 2020
    Earnings on the biggest bulkers should continue to rise through to 2020 before dropping off, a report by JP Morgan...
  • Boxship time charters to soften through fourth quarter
    Despite higher rates, low utilisation will keep time-charter rates subdued for the remainder of 2018
  • Last Word: Giving voice to the voiceless
    The happiest crews are those who get paid in full and on time, have good food and access to a...
  • China's export growth 'not sustainable'
    An uptick in exports from China to the US ahead of the imposition of further tariffs looks likely to be...
  • Viewpoint: Scrubbing up nicely
    BIMCO, along with paint and coating manufacturers, ship operators and companies engaged in hull cleaning hope that by the autumn...
  • Sompo's James Hyett joins cargo underwriting team at Aegis
    James Hyett will leave his job as a marine underwriter
  • Fincantieri wins new $2.3bn vessels order from MSC
    Agreement will see four 64,000 gt ultra luxury cruiseships being delivered from 2023
  • BPA chairman Alec Don steps down
    Mr Don is leaving the post of CEO of the Port of Milford Haven on good terms after eight years...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tankers at mercy of replacement barrels from lower Iranian oil exports | Average loan-to-value on Italian bulkers said to be...
  • Benchmark transpacific freight rate at year-high
    Demand growth and rates seen sliding back by end of the year however as tariffs finally kick in
  • BIMCO president blasts ill-judged regulations
    Anastasios Papagiannopoulos had ballast water management and the 2020 sulphur cap in mind as he complains that the debate on...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • Low-sulfur clock ticking for heavy-lift carriers
  • Top 50 Global Logistics Providers: 2017 - strong revenue growth
  • Projects to boost truck fluidity at NY-NJ port but more needed
  • Europe rail projects, road tolls come online amid truck scarcity
  • PSA JNPT terminal targets transshipment with new call
  • US tariffs to hit trans-Pacific imports hardest in 2020

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • Canfornav's Michael Hagn dies at 74
    President and chief executive had been force behind transition to shipowning; Knud Jensen to take over.
  • Diversifying yards in Europe may face struggle to meet delivery schedules
    Some have been more successful than others as shipyards' landscape reflects need to adapt to changing market demands
  • Mitsui-Yangzijiang tie-up could create shipbuilding powerhouse
    New Asian yard partnership is being watched closely by competitors in Japan, South Korea and China
  • Winds of climate change tell us to sail back to the future
    If the industry is to get anywhere near contributing its fair share of vital carbon emission cuts, it needs to think beyond scrubbers and take a fresh look at a much older technology
  • Major liner alliances break rank on Asia-Europe trade
    Two big groups reverse capacity cuts with plans to redeploy and upsize tonnage
  • MSC leads boxship charge for scrubbers
    Scrubbers to be a big part of container operator's $1.5bn eco-investment scheme
  • Eastern Pacific takes Hyundai Samho boxship haul past $1.25bn
    Shipowner books another seven neo-panamax containerships at the South Korean yard, splitting its total of 11 vessels at the facility between LNG-fuelled and scrubber-fitted units
  • Contships homes in on feeder boxships sextet
    Nikolas Pateras-led outfit exceeds 30 ship-mark with deal for Hartmann and FPMC vessels
  • Repsol reignites hunt for LNG bunker vessel
  • JERA to have 'inherent' exposure to LNG bunkering
  • GasLog's partner calls in bids for Greek FSRU
    Gastrade said to be within weeks of sanctioning the country's first floating LNG-import terminal
  • Edison homes in on Knutsen for small-scale LNG carrier
  • Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement's first LNGBV heads to the Baltic
  • New Borealis plant to boost VLGC shipments to Antwerp port
    Austrian chemical giant's new PDH plant will require the equivalent of 25 to 30 VLGCs per year when running at full capacity
  • SSY's Turner steps down as LNG market reaches new heights
    Gas specialist explains why this market upturn is different and how many more ships may be needed
  • Shipowners pick up bargains as six Toisa OSVs change hands
    Navieros del Golfo and Micoperi are among the buyers of six of nine ex-Callimanopulos offshore vessels
  • Response team tackles shadier side of shipping
  • Landlubber swaps big business lifestyle for career in charity
  • Technology is key to unlocking greater efficiency
    Chief executive extends society's reach and impact with series of digital apps
  • Sailors' Society scores double century caring for seafarers worldwide
    Digital age sees charity move from Napoleonic-era roots to a 21st century welfare lifeline for crews
  • Volga State University joins Nautical Institute
  • Marine insurers reveal losses from super yacht blaze at Lurssen
    Two leading firms warn profits will be hit following fire that destroyed luxury vessel at German shipyard
  • Poulsson calls for 'common sense' to prevail over 2020 rules
  • Minoa Marine buys second panamax from Fukujin Kisen
    Twelve-year-old panamax changes hands, lowering the average age of both the buyer's and the seller's fleet
  • Tsakos team turns charity pedals with ride to Paris
  • Integr8 fuel supply unit heading for higher profile
    Bunkers arm of Navig8 group has seen little fanfare, but that may change with the IMO 2020 deadline and increased focus on fuel price and quality
  • P66 and Koch take more crude tankers on time charters
    US refiners are still active in locking in tonnage after recent chartering spree
  • Vitol emerges as charterer of NAT newbuild
  • Clarksons and Braemar in same boat over leadership challenge
    Both London-listed shipbrokers are searching for new chairmen and ways to restore shareholder confidence in their boards
  • '2020 wild card' could buoy shipbuilding
    Contracting levels are still low but, according to market analysts, shipbuilders could be about to benefit from environmental regulation
  • Japanese industrial giants reposition as orders dwindle
    Publicly quoted outfits are focusing on their strengths and working with peers to compensate for their weakness
  • Allseas exits handysize sector with bulker sale
  • High-value vessels bolster European orderbook
  • Bocimar and Oak Maritime put capesize bulker up for sale
  • Masterbulk sells final two 1980s-built bulkers for recycling in Alang
  • German yards toast gilt-edged orderbook
  • Chinese capesize owners under bank pressure to sell
    Local ship-finance players are pushing owners to raise cash by selling bulkers, and talking to foreign owners about fleet deals
  • New Chinese ECA claims Dohle ship as first victim
    Containership accused of operating while exceeding sulphur-content rules
  • Scorpio has a surprise defender in shares deal
    This analyst may be the last person you'd expect to rise and support Robert Bugbee and team on corporate-governance grounds.
  • Britannia says no to general increase
  • Hartmann revives ethylene carrier order at CIMC
    Aborted GasChem Narwhal project resurrected at former Sinopacific shipyard two years after Ocean Yield-backed contract was cancelled.
  • Fosen Yard takes over bankrupt NES
    Norwegian shipbuilder to revive German yard as it sees synergies.
  • Hyundai Heavy workers stage partial strike
    Union staff walking out this week in pay dispute.
  • SD sells laid-up PSV duo, leases back another
    Oslo owner finds buyer for ships acquired from defunct World Wide Supply.
  • Keppel Offshore & Marine snaps three quarter losing streak
  • Del Monte moves into boxships with Chinese order
    US fruit giant inks debut for six feederships at Huangpu Wenchong.
  • VLCCs next in line for US exports led rate spike
    DNB Markets says drivers of last VLGC and LNG carrier up-cycles will soon arrive in big tanker market.
  • Speed and confusion blamed for CMA CGM dock smash
    VIDEO: UK warns of shrinking margin for error as boxships grow bigger after UAE bash that injured 10; report comes days after second smash in India.
  • Sentinel Marine snaps up Siem PSV
    UK owner adds Norwegian vessel to ERRV fleet for reported $0.5m.
  • Nissen Kaiun capesize sale shows renewed price confidence
    Japanese shipowner has inked a deal which reverses price trend observed of late.
  • Giuseppe Bottiglieri poised to exit the tanker sector
    Sale of four tankers expected to raise $30m for restructuring Italian shipowner
  • Bulk needs broader investor base to spur stocks
    Shipping investors have their positions, meaning generalists are needed to move the dial, Jon Chappell says.
  • MSC Cruises inks four-ship deal worth $2.3bn
    Fincantieri bags order for "ultra-luxury" vessels as cruise boom continues.
  • Troim flips 2020 Bulkers plan and will now take in newbuilds
  • Transocean purchases second MR tanker
  • Tallink orders $287m LNG shuttle ferry
    Estonian owner picks Finland's Rauma for green newbuilding.
  • Oltmann launches new green ship fund
    German owner teams with Briese to raise money against eco-MPP newbuild.
  • Sleeping master grounded Venus cargoship
    Exhausted captain affected by alcohol as cargoship sailed into trouble off Sweden.
  • Norwegian royals see Seglem sign for China tankers
    Contract signing among several events taking place during Norway-China Business Summit
  • Sumitomo expands LNG bunkering footprint to Turkey
    Tie-up with Arkas Bunkering will see ship-to-ship LNG bunkering introduced in the region.
  • More to come for AET after 'leap of faith' on LNG-fuelled tankers
    Senior executives at the MISC Berhad-controlled tanker owner outline their future vision for LNG fuelling as the Eagle Bintulu and Eagle Brasilia are named at South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries
  • Contaminated bunker unrelated to low sulphur fuel
    IBIA report suggests there is no direct co-relation between low sulphur fuel oil blends and cases of bad bunkers impacting vessels this year.
  • Triton sheds bulker amid growing S&P talk in supramax sector
    As supramax charter rate index hits 4.5-year high, deal talk in the sector accelerates

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • Japan refiners secure alternatives to Iran oil, still seeking US waiver: PAJ
  • Saudi Aramco to take 9% stake in China's private Zhejiang Petrochemcial: sources
  • Final fuel oil barges to be loaded from Antwerp Fri on coker upgrade: sources
    Coker will result in loss of up to 200,000 mt/month of HSFO in the region.
  • Binding offtake deals with Polish company lift Venture Global LNG export hopes
  • Fujairah ex-wharf bunker premiums may find near-term support on limited supply: sources
    "I think premiums will continue to be high until the end of the year," a Fujairah bunker fuel trader said.
  • FUTURES: Crude dips on US stock build as supply concerns stem fall
    US commercial crude stocks rose 6.49 million barrels to a 15-week high of 416.44 million barrels in the week ended October 12. EIA data showed.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise 2.9% on week as light distillates climb
    Stocks of heavy distillates and residue slipped by 0.3% on the week to 7.913 million barrels.
  • Goldman Sachs Currie plays down $100/barrel oil risk
    Its base case is for a modest decline in inventories in the Q4, which will likely keep prices somewhere around $80/b, Currie 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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