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February 21, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong port box volume rises 9pc to 1.8 million TEU in January
  • CMA CGM to upgrade ASAF connecting Asia with West Africa
  • US Commerce seeks all-country aluminum import tariff that hits China
  • Tax bill hits Rotterdam port profits in an otherwise 'good year'
  • S&P: Bulk shipping poised for recovery this year, but not box trade
  • SeaIntel: Alliance carriers slow to blank sailings in fourth quarter
  • NYK reports possible a US$18.6 million Shanghai embezzlement for car carrier
  • EU regulators fine NYK, Wilhelmsen and other car shipping firms
  • MISC operating profit up 10.2pc to US$693,442 as revenues rise 4.6pc
  • India to Gulf, West Med - OOCL offers new WM3 from March 1
  • Hamburg's boxes slip, blames Russian sanctions and Elbe dredging
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups carbon surcharge for Canada tax on Memphis rail freight
  • Shipowners regain upper hand in charter party talks: Maersk COO
  • Asia Pacific Maritime 2018 held in Singapore from March 14-16
  • Cathay cargo jumps 14.2pc as passenger volume slips 1.9pc in January
  • London Heathrow vehicle collision kills BA engineer, delays flights
  • Nippon Cargo and Singapore Airlines Cargo implement codeshare deal
  • IATA Dallas symposium on perishables, pharma, animals, hazmat March 13

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Maersk India's comment on the govt's recent proposal to consider alternate modes of transport like electric vehicles & hyperloop to bring down India's cost of logistics
  • JBS Academy partners with Gujarat govt to skill upgrade existing personnel working in Customs clearance
  • Twin accomplishments by ACCI in long, heavy haulage
  • Decreasing export growth rate trend should be of major concern to the govt: FIEO President
  • GST had a positive impact on businesses' logistics, shows survey
  • Leading lights to grace CONquest 2018 - Business Forum on Feb. 23 in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On a shopping spree
  • Grant approved to modernise US rail infrastructure
  • Fiege opens flagship store on JD.com
  • Strong H2/2017 despite major challenges
  • Tank farm expansion in Tanjung Priok
  • Scott Perry moves to Suddath Companies
  • JCL Logistics on expansion trajectory
  • CAI International takes great leap forward in 2017
  • Fresh blood at Dachser Sweden
  • Ethiopian adds cool capacity...supports adventurer
  • More space for RGW Express
  • More Austria-Hungary train services coming soon
  • Stepping up supply of 100 m rails to 360,000 t
  • MSC Gate Bremerhaven hails new commander
  • No end to excess capacity, says Seaintel
  • Menzies Macau welcomes Maskargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • MM's last VLCC joins list of scrap candidates
  • New services herald start of Hamburg Süd integration with Maersk
  • S&P tonnage squeezed as MPC Container Ships strikes again
  • ECSA warns of ports snarl-up if Brexit is not 'frictionless'
  • Annual P&I renewals throw up few surprises
  • DP World plots 67% capacity increase at Jeddah facility
  • Upbeat Golden Ocean sees bright short-term outlook
  • Marine fuel sulphur cap can help tanker demand
  • Insurers warn of third-party cyber thefts
  • Singapore boosts maritime training with SGD12.6 million funding
  • So far, so good in Maersk's container integration journey
  • EMAS Offshore to appeal Oslo delisting
  • Kmarin books VLOCs for Vale contract
  • Person welding during shipbuilding
  • Kitack Lim calls for greater ties between ports and shipping

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Air freight industry failed its high-paying customers in a fourth quarter of 'complete mayhem'
  • HMM poised to launch independent high-speed Asia-North Europe service
  • Indian government urges air cargo industry to speak out as it readies for a digital revolution
  • GMB union claims it warned KFC that DHL would fail its supply chain
  • Blockchain explained through college basketball
  • New York Shipping Exchange appoints four new board members
  • Supply chain firms win approval to fund degrees from apprenticeship levy schemes
  • British Ports Association warns of post-Brexit customs chaos for UK food supply chains if EU-UK agreements not in place

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Podcast: In a digital age, connectivity is more important than ever
  • Shell inks time charters for two SCF LNG-fueled Aframaxes
  • U.K. sells Royal Navy's flagship to Brazil for $118 million
  • EUR 300 million in financing available for green shipping projects
  • Silver Ships hires Shawn Lobree as Federal Contracts Manager
  • Wärtsilä and Maersk Drilling in 25 year plan for thruster maintenance
  • OSK provides concept design for world's largest RoPax ferries
  • E-certificates already a big hit with DNV GL customers

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Institutional investors eye APM Terminals' asset sales
    APM Terminals is drawing up plans to sell minority stakes in high value port facilities that would raise cash to...
  • K+N cancels container line bankruptcy insurance
    World's top freight forwarder confident that container line crisis over with no more corporate casualties likely
  • Shell charters two dual-fuelled aframax tankers from Sovcomflot
    Energy major will also supply LNG bunkering to the two ice-class ships
  • Boris Nachamkin, top shipping banker, dies in US
    Shipping deal luminary spent 36 years with Bankers Trust, many of them as head of global shipping for the bank...
  • Global LNG trades to more than double by 2040, says BP
    US will hike exports while emerging Asia and Europe increase imports, according to BP Energy Outlook 2018
  • Maersk seeks to simplify shipping process
    In a further move towards being an integrated transport logistics provider, the Danish giant aims to replicate the door-to-door model...
  • Ecsa calls for post-Brexit trade certainty
    Shipowners are concerned about border disruptions, movement of people and market access, says lobby group
  • Diana Containerships posts larger fourth-quarter loss
    Greece-based owner's revenues rise compared with previous year
  • Britannia and London Club highlight gains in 'tranquil' P&I renewal round
    Two clubs trumpet success in winning news business
  • Europe will be 'big loser' in IMO's drive for cleaner bunker fuel
    Paying more for imported diesel while receiving less money for fuel oil could cost $3bn in 2020 alone, and scrubbers...
  • MPC Containers buys 14 more vessels
    Feeder owner will control 58 vessels
  • Maersk biding time on future of Hamburg Süd's bulk and tanker unit
    AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Søren Skou predicts greater consolidation in container shipping, but Danish group's focus is on integration of...
  • Yilport in talks to buy container terminals
    Container terminal operator involved in expansion works at existing terminals
  • NYSHEX adds new board members
    Shipping exchange also establishes a member council to propose recommendations or changes to operations, processes and technology
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Supply pressures poised to put the squeeze on transatlantic load factors in 2018
  • This year's crude tankers market may already be a write-off
    Fearnleys analyst paints a bearish picture amid oversupply but says 2019 can be a recovery year
  • Golden Ocean results boosted by 'improving market conditions'
    Norway-based company sees continued improvement in dry bulk rates because of lower fleet growth and more positive sentiment around the...
  • Korea Line signs $604m deal to carry Vale iron ore
    A 25-year contract of affreightment covers transporting iron ore from Brazil to China from January 2020 to June 2045
  • India takes over operations at Chabahar port for 18 months
    The leasing agreement gives operational control of phase one of the Chabahar port development to India
  • Maersk seeks $600m from synergies as it integrates businesses
    Market conditions improving but more consolidation required in container shipping, says chief executive Søren Skou
  • Robust economic growth underpins bullish boxship outlook
    BIMCO chief analyst cites higher global growth forecasts from IMF
  • Korea gets its first mobile app for maritime terms
    The new glossary application covers 3,886 terms used in the maritime sector across the world
  • Dry bulk market may be held back after 2018 by growing orderbook
    There are twice as many vessels scheduled for delivery in 2019 as compared with 2020, says Braemar ACM
  • Singapore invests $10m in training next generation of seafarers
    Funding to be disbursed over a three-year period to Tripartite Nautical and Engineering Training Award Programmes
  • Korea's maritime ministry recruits financial sector executive ahead of national maritime body launch
    Former head of Seoul-based Golden Bridge Investment to assist in setting-up of Korea Ocean Business Corporation as a director and...
  • British ports say Brexit must plan for cross-border environmental health standards
    BPA chief executive Richard Ballantyne highlights possible challenges in handling new environmental health standards inspections at the UK border
  • Baltic Exchange sets benchmark trade for LNG index development
    London-based institution aims to publish weekly index for Asia round-voyage rates, says chief executive Mark Jackson

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Rising fuel costs amplify US truck, intermodal price pressure
  • ELD rule pressuring tertiary port warehousing markets
  • New service to directly connect Brazil, Colombia to Asia
  • US trucking firms rethink pay to recruit drivers
  • Chittagong seeks shipper tariff rate hike to fund port upgrades
  • Maersk envisions being a 'one-stop shipper shop'
  • NYSHEX adds carrier, BCO executives to board
  • Lack of rail support complicates PSA operations at JNPT

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • AP Moller-Maersk capex numbers spark order expectations
    Forecast for 2019 spending ignites suggestions newbuildings are on the cards.
  • London P&I Club records growth
    Major insurer sees almost 6% uptick in business compared to 2017 renewal.
  • Shell hires duo of SCF's LNG-fueled tankers
    Oil major highlights both use of LNG tankers for petrol trading, as well as its growing LNG bunkering business.
  • Yilport busy with upgrades through 2020
    Yildirim Group subsidiary plans to spend millions on four port projects and buying several ports as it seeks annual double-digit growth.
  • Ardmore sees new asset manager take stake
    Latest ownership filing comes in wake of other asset managers seeking to ride expected products tanker recovery.
  • Kelly Clarkson inspired Maersk cyber attack response
    Soren Skou and chief information officer Adam Banks reveal how container giant has fortified its digital systems after $300m hit.
  • Diana Containerships sees losses widen
    Fourth-quarter saw a better rate environment, and full year results improve. But one-time charge weighs.
  • POSH cuts loss as revenue grows
    OSV rates weaker, but Singapore owner boosted by lower impairments.
  • NYSHEX adds vessel, cargo members to board
    Online freight booking exchange says move is in response to US governmental approval of governance model.
  • GSD considers move into tankers
    Turkish bulker owner says it is seeking a balance to its operations.
  • MOL orders again after dry bulk shake up
    Japanese owner makes return to dry cargo newbuilding arena after two years.
  • MPC Container Ships seals another fleet deal
    Ever-expanding Oslo-listed owner paying $139.5m for 14 more containerships.
  • Investors to pump $50m into Uljanik Shipyard
    Shareholders coming up with cash as part of Croatian yard's restructuring.
  • Hamburg Sud opens up with profit figures
    Maersk takeover means Arnt Vespermann can reveal earnings dating back to 2013.
  • Soren Skou targets further boxship consolidation
    Maersk group CEO says more mergers inevitable as competitors fail to generate return on investment.
  • Wartsila and Maersk Drilling sign 25-year deal
    Finnish group to maintain thrusters on four drillships and three semi-sub rigs.
  • Golden Ocean profit surges in fourth quarter
    Fredriksen-controlled owner rides better bulker markets as revenue from bigger fleet increases.
  • Fearnley analyst predicts 2020 rate boom
    Tanker rates could be heading back to levels not seen since 2007.
  • Great Eastern: no OSV de-merger
    Indian owner sees no benefit in spinning off its offshore shipping business.
  • 'Dream scenario' for hedge funds
    This time round the big money thinks it has timed shipping investments right.
  • Samson Maritime linked to AHTS deal
    Indian owner said to have bought OSV from GOL Offshore.
  • EMAS Offshore to appeal Oslo delisting
    Company says decision not consistent with the progress already made under its restructuring.
  • Korea Line Corp confirms Vale COA deals
    South Korean shipowner says contracts will run until 2045 and are worth over $600m in total.
  • Tufton linked to MCC Transport feederships
    Deal marks London-listed fund's first vessel acquisition since initial public offering.
  • Third quarter profit slips at Singapore Shipping
    PCTC owner hit by higher shore side costs, while it also losses out on currency exchanges.
  • Ehret emerges as buyer of Sea Trucks vessels
    Newly-launched Dubai-based outfit promises more acquisitions in the next few months.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Southwest Airlines Cargo sets sights on Mexico
    Southwest Airlines Co. plans to begin shipping cargo to select international destinations starting in May, subject to requisite government ...
  • S&P strikes deal to acquire Panjiva
    S&P Global, the parent of Standard & Poor's, said it is set to acquire Panjiva, Inc., a company that provides data on global supply...
  • CP launches new perishables service
    Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) is launching a new perishables shipping service called "CP TempPro." Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) has l...
  • Yilport outlines growth ambitions
    Turkey's Yilport Holding has ambitions to grow into one of the 10 largest international container terminal operators by 2025, according to ...
  • NYSHEX adds board members
    The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX), which operates a platform on which shippers and ocean carriers can negotiate so-called "smart" con...
  • Uncertain times call for firm GTM plans
    A new report from American Shipper , BPE Global and the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) details the...
  • Three men indicted for illegal exports to Hizballah
    The U.S. Justice Department said three men were indicted Monday for their role in conspiring to illegally export goods and technology from ...
  • AIIS warns Trump about recommended steel remedies
    American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) Board Chairman John Foster on Monday criticized the Commerce Department's Section 232 rec...
  • Popping open the bubbly
    It's rare to call a group of people dressed in business casual attire sitting in a conference room buoyant. But then it's rare to see a si...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Galp targets 150,000 boe/d upstream by 2020
    Portuguese energy company Galp said it aimed to boost upstream production by more than 50% in the next three years largely driven by ongoing production increases from its Brazilian pre-salt holdings.
  • Global oil demand to peak at 110 million b/d before 2040: BP
    Global oil demand will likely peak before 2040 as the renewable energy boom gains pace, sales of electric cars surge and environmental curbs on plastics shrink the role of oil in the global energy mix, according to BP's latest long-term energy outlook.
  • US crude stocks approaching five-year average
    Smaller-than-usual builds in total US crude inventories combined with continued draws at Cushing, Oklahoma, this winter helped NYMEX crude futures find a bottom last week and turn higher.
  • Firmer dollar keeps lid on NYMEX crude below $62/b
    The oil complex was mixed Tuesday, as the US Dollar Index strengthened for the third straight session after dropping last week to a three-year low, limiting the upside for crude futures.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • WFS to charter four methanol-fueled ships due for delivery in 2019
    The vessels are being built with MAN B&W ME-LGI two-stroke dual fuel engines that can run on methanol, fuel oil, marine diesel oil or gas oil.
  • TRADER NOTE: Senior trader Bernardo Concha leaves ICSM trading Geneva
  • TRADER NOTE: Staff changes seen at product tanker chartering teams
    Martin Madsen, a senior chartering manager with Straits Tankers, will be moving to Houston.
  • Platts to assess crudes on delivered North Asia basis, publish North Sea loading information
    - Rising Asian imports underpin new assessments - North Sea loading information follows pipeline outage
  • Number of bunker alerts issued in 2017 highest since 2014: VPS
    Of the 31 ports requiring a bunker alert release in 2017, 21 were in the Americas, 25 in Europe, seven in the Middle East and five in Asia, VPS said.
  • China's robust appetite for raw materials to boost freight demand: Bimco
    China's imports will play a crucial role in building demand for dry bulkers, tankers and upcoming freight levels.
  • TRADER NOTE: IBIA appoints new chairman, elects new board members
    Michael Green, who was IBIA's Vice Chairman, takes over from Robin Meech of Marine and Energy Consulting.
  • US crude exports in focus as LOOP completes first VLCC loading
    The rise in US oil exports has been a big boon for the tanker markets, giving rise to new routes in the past two years.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude mixed amid Mideast turmoil, profit-taking
    "The gap between Brent and WTI has been slowly widening, so there will be some profit-taking into the week ahead," an OCBC economist said.
  • Speculative length on ICE LSGO drops 26% on the week to 5-month low
    Persisting length in the Northwest European diesel market also weighed on sentiment.
  • Piraeus bunker market subdued amid national holiday
    But barge availibility was heard to be tight until Feb 20, due to increased demand from coastal vessels.

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Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
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
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
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