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February 20, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Los Angles moves 808,728 TEU last month - 2nd busiest Jan in port's history
  • POLB gets off to cracking start to new year with box volume surging 13pc
  • OOCL cancels Trans-Pacific sailing after the Chinese New Year holiday
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries' Q4 2017 loss swells to US$525m
  • Hanjin unveils first 20,600 TEU box ship made in Subic Bay for CMA CGM
  • APMT loses US$168m in 2017 despite increase in volumes
  • CMA CGM upgrades SAMWAF by adding Itajai, Brazil call, and another vessel
  • Belt and Road highway faces cost criticisms in Uganda
  • Speculation is rife that Ceva Logistics will launch IPO in April
  • Forwarders move toward block space air cargo agreements
  • UK airports see cargo throughput jump in January led by London Heathrow

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
  • APL expands Eagle GO. Guaranteed service to 29 Asian port origins
  • MoS mulling barging of containers from JNPT to MbPT to reduce road congestion
  • OOCL announces new Middle East/Pakistan/India-West Mediterranean Service (WM3) for Asia-Europe trade
  • Prime Maritime's new IAGX direct service to connect Upper Gulf & Iraq from KICT & Mundra
  • Vessel utilisation & freight rates in 2017
  • India & Iran ink lease contract agreement for Phase 1 of Chabahar Port
  • JNPT taking every step to be future ready & contribute to port-led development
  • JNPT to launch Uber-type model by March to evacuate & reposition empty containers: Neeraj Bansal
  • Kolkata Port Trust signs Concession Agreement with Hooghly Oil & Gas for setting up liquid cargo handling terminal
  • Port of Antwerp's steel session in New Delhi receives overwhelming response
  • Prime Minister officially opens PSA's BMCT at JN Port
  • Sanjay Bhatia given additional charge as Chairman of Deendayal Port Trust
  • Continental Warehousing Corporation celebrates 12th anniversary in Mumbai
  • DP World inks MoU with Jammu & Kashmir on developing trade infrastructure in state
  • E-waybill system - Transporters need to be educated

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hong Kong: Making history
  • App delivers fleet information in real time
  • New software from Gatehouse
  • Upgrade for Kosovo's only international rail link
  • NLA to support start-ups in Hamburg
  • Four new RTGs for Vancouver terminal
  • Guinea receives new freight cars from Russia
  • San Francisco Bay terminal searching for director
  • Special truck for L drivers
  • Rubb provides Hawaiian Air with cargo facility
  • Finnish recovery pushes up Baltic Sea traffic
  • APL extends "money-back" services
  • New locomotives for gypsum haulage
  • TV material for Winter Olympics
  • Step by step leadership change for Hupac
  • UIA: more volumes, but future without freighter

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
  • Strong year for Finland's ESL Shipping, with even better prospects predicted in 2018
  • Brexit 'mess' will not impact P&I delivery, says insurer
  • Technology partnerships and acquisitions key to Bureau Veritas' digital drive
  • Sinokor books two more VLCCs at Hyundai HI
  • P&I clubs aim to stay afloat amid a market awash with capacity
  • HMM to launch shorter Asia-Europe service in April
  • Oceangold orders Aframax tankers for Clearlake charter
  • KMTC books feeder quartet at Hyundai Mipo
  • 7Mountains aims to bolster Norwegian ship management sector
  • Qatar sidesteps boycott blues as Hamad volumes rise

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
  • Asia-Med trade swamped by cascaded capacity, but east Med remains a beacon of hope
  • Tight capacity and strong demand conspire to push US trucking contract rates to new highs
  • Air France-KLM reverses two years of decline to post revenue growth in 2017
  • Amazon's The Offer pay-to-quit incentive for logistics workers
  • KFC chicken shortage closes outlets
  • Maersk CEO: self-sailing container vessels aren't worth investing in

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
  • Ingalls awarded $1.43 billion LPD 29 contract
  • Detyens awarded $16.4 million Military Sealift Command contract
  • Cathelco wins orders for new cruise and commercial ships
  • Continued need for monitoring of ECDIS compliance
  • Ed Dudson takes helm at Incat Crowther U.K.

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
  • Ecsa decries Indonesia's protectionist plans
    Secretary general says protectionist measures are unacceptable for a country trying to negotiate free trade negotiations
  • P&I renewals: high burn, low churn
    General increases could be back after rates hit rock bottom, clubs warn
  • Crews are Ecdis savvy, Paris and Tokyo MoUs find
    Three-month study finds high familiarisation rates, but extra monitoring is called for
  • Cargill says open-loop scrubbers best option for bigger bulkers
    In light of IMO regulations and following extensive studies, trader finds that the open-loop system is the least harmful to...
  • ING and EIB team up to launch $373m green shipping facility
    Loans will be provided for sustainable vessel construction and retrofit projects
  • Obituary: Jeremy Smith
    Former Liberian Shipowners' Council general secretary and Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry chief operating officer dies after long illness...
  • An important spring window for capes
    Capesizes' post-lunar new year market performance may determine interests in asset investments
  • Mediterranean trade loses momentum, but prospects still bright
    Asia to Mediterranean box growth slowed in the final quarter after a strong start to 2017, although it looks set...
  • US, Australia, Japan and India could offer joint alternative to Belt and Road
    Washington official says regional infrastructure plan would complement China's scheme rather than rival it
  • Japan lodges protest over Korea's shipbuilding policies
    Letter sent in response to state-backed institutions' support measures such as refund guarantees for loss-making newbuild orders
  • US Coast Guard suspends search for missing seafarer
    Chief mate on Golden Ocean's bulker Golden Jake disappears while vessel was at anchor waiting to discharge cargo in Seattle
  • CMA CGM to take delivery of more 20,600 teu ships in 2018
    The ships, which are expected to join the Antoine de Saint Exupery in plying the Asia to Europe route, feature...
  • Cargo ship crew repels attack with boiling water
    Armed attackers opened fire on a cargo vessel, injuring one of the 27 crew members
  • Philly Shipyard halts some operations and lays off staff on lack of orders
    Shipbuilder expects substantially lower revenue for 2018 compared with 2017
  • Inland terminals offer hope for Vancouver's congested roads
    Off-site box stuffing and direct rail services to terminals could solve the problems faced by a port short of land
  • Belships expects further improvement in dry bulk market
    Bullish forecast comes amid continued demand for iron ore imports in China as well as strong demand for grains from...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
  • Amid negotiations, NAFTA shippers face six scenarios
  • New group of Med ports to tackle port and trade challenges
  • Analysis: Private US domestic intermodal fleets outperform rail-owned
  • APL expands premium service to 29 Asian ports

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
  • Kristian Morch joining Lauritzen board
    Odfjell CEO and Barbara Plucnar Jensen the new faces at Danish owner.
  • Forland finds work for idle OSV
    Fugro Saltire wins charter lasting into the fourth quarter.
  • Greenalia targets its own dry cargo fleet
    Spanish woodchip and renewables group sets up new shipping company as it eyes expansion.
  • Paris and Tokyo MOUs crack down on navigation
    Campaign resulted in 47 detentions, but "positive" findings overall.
  • Deutsche reveals $85m stake in Ship Finance International
    Holding makes bank one of the main investors in John Fredriksen-backed company.
  • Ocean Yield hungry for more as Chinese lessors pull in horns
    Lars Solbakken says better markets and less aggressive Chinese lessors contributing to higher deal flow.
  • ING and EIB offer $372m of eco financing
    Cash intended for newbuildings and retrofitting in bid to reduce emissions.
  • Uljanik Plovidba squeaks back into profit
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner made $6,400 in 2017 as revenue rose.
  • Two more Richfield anchor-handlers sold
    Bank-led disposals from fleet of Singapore owner continue.
  • Dennis Uy to fight voiding of 2Go takeover
    Shipowner to appeal blocking of share purchase by antitrust body.
  • James Fisher makes Australian move
    UK shipping group buys life support systems maker Cowan.
  • Principal Maritime linked to sale of final ship
    Apollo-backed company has sold the last tanker in its fleet, shipbrokers report.
  • Fearnley Securities upgrades AP Moller-Maersk
    Analysts expect increasing profit from the Danish giant during the next two years.
  • SCI earns more as costs fall
    Boxships, bulkers returned to profit in third quarter; tanker earnings down.
  • SeaBird terminates Ordinat charter
    Owner will redeliver research vessel to shareholder two years early.
  • Court sells Greek tanker to Peninsula Maritime
    Huascar fetches $2.8m in Namibia in admiralty case.
  • EMAS Offshore wins bank support for restructuring
    Singapore-listed company also sees moratorium on proceedings by creditors extended until June.
  • Vale made record iron ore shipments in 2017
    Brazilian mining giant also continues to increase blended volumes in Asia, latest figures show.
  • Seafarer goes missing from Fredriksen bulker
    US Coast Guard suspend search operation for Philippines seafarer missing since Thursday.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
  • Ross not discounting retaliation potential in Section 232 cases
    It "wouldn't surprise" Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross if countries challenge any remedy that President Trump might order pursuant to recomm...
  • Commerce starts AD/CVD investigations on Chinese cast iron soil pipe
    The Commerce Department is starting antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into imports of cast iron soil pipe from China, Comm...
  • APL expands guaranteed container loading service
    APL said Monday that it is greatly expanding its "Eagle GO. Guaranteed"a service, increasing the number of locations it will offer the servi...
  • Miami firm fined for luggage full of lithium batteries
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $63,750 civil penalty against J&J Tech Group ...
  • Commerce approves MIA FTZ magnet site designation
    The U.S. Department of Commerce has given its final approval to the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) to designate all of Miami Interna...
  • FMC reviews 29 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 29 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...
  • FedEx: Customer information exposed, not compromised
    Parcel and express delivery carrier FedEx Corp. seems to have confirmed recent reports that thousands of customer identification records we...
  • John Griffith II, container shipping innovator, dies
    Longtime shipping executive and container shipping John Griffith II died Feb. 6, 2018 in Atlanta at the age of 92. Griffith II joined Unit...
  • Port of Savannah cargo growth continues in January
    The Port of Savannah handled 338,793 TEUs of containerized cargo in January 2018, a 2.2 percent increase from the same month a year ago, ac...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
  • TRADER NOTE: Cockett Group hires new traders for its global operations
    Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, Cockett Group is owned by Vitol Group (50%) and Grindrod Limited (50%).
  • Maersk Line on track to reduce CO2 emissions by 60% by 2020
    The company expects to reduce its fuel consumption by 0.5% every year over the next five years, and a reduction of about 847,000 mt of CO2 equivalent.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude up despite higher rig count, driven by weaker dollar
    Enticing higher risk appetite from investors.

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The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
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
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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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
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
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
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
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
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
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
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