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March 22, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Colombo box traffic soars 16.4pc in January to 564,155 TEU
  • Navy divers help recover jettisoned boxes after Karachi ship collision
  • Tax break sends FedEx profit up 268pc to US$2.07 billion as sales rise 10pc
  • Seattle-Tacoma box volume increases 6pc in February to 279,488 TEU
  • Fierce rivalry breaks out between Hyundai and SM Line for shippers
  • Blockaded Qatar Hamad Port hits million TEU milestone in record time
  • MSC starts rail freight service from Spain to Portugal April 4
  • DP World and Indian fund acquire 90pc of multimodal logistics firm
  • China Merchants shareholders agree take 50pc of Oz coal port
  • US Customs finds 2 tons of Mexican fruit coming to Cincinnati
  • Cathay February cargo up 5.9pc in February to 145,800 tonnes
  • Hong Kong Air Cargo starts ground transport operation
  • FedEx to pour US$1 billion into Memphis hub for e-commerce
  • Air cargo security and screening market reports published

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • APL's new IP2 service to directly connect India, the Middle East & five major North European ports
  • Maersk Line's revised Asia-Europe network to commence in May
  • Shipping has to be ready for the future, says IMO Secretary-General
  • Customs duty on sugar export reduced from 20 pc to zero pc
  • US initiates WTO complaint against India over export subsidy programmes
  • Chennai Port crosses 50 mt throughput for fiscal & achieves new high in container handling
  • Deendayal Port Trust attains another cargo handling high
  • DP World holds talks with Tata Group on opportunities for cooperation
  • PSA International registers impressive performance in 2017
  • 24x7 Direct Port Entry/Direct Port Delivery permitted at CONCOR, Tondiarpet
  • Blockchain tech seen resolving inefficiencies in India's current trade finance system, says study
  • Draft Agriculture Export Policy put up in the public domain
  • Encouraging trends seen in global trade: WTO Director-General

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Paskov terminal boosts capacity to 5,000 teu
  • All the facts and figures at a glance
  • MCL Logistics joins European giant Palletways
  • Sky high hopes: new civil aviation minister in India
  • Nolinor - where it's seriously cold...
  • And 2017's rising star is...the port of Barcelona
  • Pacific Harbor Line celebrates 20th anniversary
  • Named: FSC business development manager
  • Gruber investing in new vehicles
  • APL jumps on Pakistan bandwagon
  • Meeting the minister one year before Brexit
  • Handover at Hutchison
  • US class I railroads rejuvenating fleet
  • Maersk's Skou sees financial first mate deboard
  • Green Xpress Network expands to Lyon
  • Turkish Cargo ti buy A330F, flies 1.5 million live fish

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Star Bulk works with Eco Marine on renewable power
  • Euronav calls for further tanker scrapping
  • China Merchants Port appoints chairman
  • Transas acquisition a first step in Wärtsilä's vision for smart marine ecosystem
  • CSSC reportedly to build six mini-Capesizes for Cargill charter
  • Orders dry up at US yards
  • SM Line seeks co-operation with COSCO Shipping Lines
  • More VLCCs go for scrap in face of excess fleet tonnage
  • Backlog of ships waits to load at Port of Vancouver

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Digital evolution of air freight advances with e-Dangerous Goods Declaration
  • Heung-A the latest Korean carrier to tell worried shippers: 'We're not sinking'
  • Industry's message to Whitehall: UK transport infrastructure is crumbling
  • AI and the future of work: will our jobs disappear?
  • United suspends pet cargo flights after multiple dog-related incidents
  • Strong economy and higher rates boost FedEx quarterly profit
  • CFO Andrew Taylor steps up to become CEO at Thomas Miller P&I
  • Angela Williams to succeed Andrew Glassman as CSX VP and controller

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Giant lease sale seen as "modestly active"
  • Former L.A. shipyard site may be used build space ships
  • Project shows that autonomous ships can meet COLREG rules
  • VIDEO: Capsized general cargo ship under tow in English Channel
  • MAN and HHI-EMV to build new test engine facility
  • U.K.'s Wight Shipyard nabs Mexican high-speed ferry order
  • Wärtsilä expands, extends maintenance deal with Crowley

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Chinese shipbuilder and leasing outfit target more Greek business
    SWS and CMB Financial Leasing underline importance of Greek custom to their plans
  • Dileton facing legal fight after Saudi tanker seizure
    Greek tanker operator says it will vigorously contest compensation claims brought by cargo interests after one of its tankers was...
  • Maersk preparing to counter next wave of cyber attacks
    Technology chief predicts attacks will escalate from current IT infiltrations to operational interference
  • Dorian LPG signs third lease deal in four months
    Latest deal increases reliance on alternative financing at the expense of traditional bank loans, while the fate of a $70m...
  • Supply chains hit by US intermodal bottlenecks
    Carriers introduce emergency intermodal surcharges and cargo owners seek logistics alternatives due to delays at North American ports
  • Port capacity 'crucial for UK economy'
    Government report highlights need for efficiencies and cross-sector collaboration on technology and innovation, but warns of threats including a rise...
  • Thomas Miller to separate chairman and chief executive roles
    Wynn-Williams to remain as chairman but will relinquish chief executive duties in favour of chief financial officer Andrew Taylor
  • GasLog Partners clinches $207m acquisition of LNG carrier in latest dropdown
    GasLog Gibraltar vessel, on long-term charter to Shell, becomes partnership's 13th ship
  • Deadlock threatens to undermine Spanish port reforms
    The clock is ticking to put reforms into effect, but with unions and port employers at a standstill, the EU...
  • China's rising bauxite imports are bullish for bulkers
    Guinea in West Africa, which overtook Australia last year as the largest supplier to China, is expected to continue strong...
  • Future of finance is in sustainability, says EIB
    European Investment Bank official Mark Clintworth argues shipping must clean up its emissions act if it wants financial aid
  • Weak tanker markets will 'cure' themselves
    Scrapping will reduce supply overhang eventually if owners continue to recycle old tonnage, says Euronav's Rodgers
  • Will Li Ka-shing's retirement give Chinese ports giants a chance to buy?
    Price might be the only issue but timing is everything
  • STX O&S employees to launch strike action tomorrow over fresh job cuts
    South Korean shipbuilder expects up to 500 production employees to resign voluntarily
  • Is the time ripe for VLCC demolitions?
    The narrowing gap between older tonnage and scrap values might lead to further scrapping
  • China hits back as US opens trade investigations on dumping
    Adoption of trade restrictions could inflict serious damage to multilateral trading system, says commerce ministry
  • Ernst Russ offloads Marenave stake on shareholder dispute
    Update: Deutsche Balaton plans to acquire the remaining stake in Marenave that it does not own via a mandatory tender...
  • Zhuhai Port enters into venture with shipping firm to tap steel demand growth
    Joint venture will initially invest $30m on acquiring three multipurpose vessels, comprised of one secondhand and two newbuilds
  • Mercator sells panamax to repay debts
    Company signs Memorandum of Agreement with a Hong Kong-based firm for $4.3m transaction

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Uber Freight bolsters capacity with trucker incentives
  • Despite record volume, LA-LB productivity metrics stable
  • IBM-Maersk blockchain joint venture gains steam
  • Asia-Europe demand to lag well behind second quarter capacity
  • US shippers focus on 'blocking, tackling' in tough market
  • Karachi Port operations resume, after container ship sideswipe
  • NY-NJ crane simulators help ensure mega-ship handling
  • Capacity-hungry US shippers get closer to truckers

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Castleton eyes suezmaxes at Corpus Christi
    Diversified commodities trading firm makes plans to ship crude oil to Far East.
  • Pangaea sees sharp rise in net profit
    Quarter-on-quarter growth in net income comes after the 'toughest' dry market company ever experienced.
  • Great Eastern nets modern VLGC
    Indian shipowner adds to fleet in deal that provides S&P market indicator.
  • Navios locks two away as capesize period rates hold ground
    New York-listed shipowner ties up one ship on market-beating fixed rate with DHL.
  • DNV GL slashes costs as top line tumbles
    Leading classification society takes action as revenue slumps.
  • Coral Shipping buys Hansa Treuhand tanker
    Greek shipowner picks up aframax tanker from fleet of German owner.
  • Tidewater brings on two new executives
    Restructured OSV owner appoints two vice presidents to bolster management team.
  • Spanish shipbreaking figure hits 100
    Well known demolition man from Bilbao, Juan Azcune, celebrates reaching a century.
  • Capsized vessel is under tow
    VIDEO: The 2,300-dwt Britannica Hav (built 1985) is getting towed by the Bee Freedom RIAS a day after turning over as a result of colliding with fishing vessel.
  • International Seaways VLCC heading for scrap
    New York-listed owner takes another step in fleet renewal process.
  • Star Bulk to go green with Eco Marine
    Dry bulk shipowner looks to add to environmental reputation in MoU with Japanese power technology firm.
  • AHTS rates spikes in North Sea
    Recent fixing pushes up spot earnings more than 300%.
  • Wilhelmsen looks to catch rising tide in China newbuild market
    Shipmanagement arm signs new deal with WestEast Marine Consulting as orders rise.
  • Wartsila to keep Crowley ATB's humming
    Largest US owner of Jones Act-qualified articulated tug barges extends deal with Wartsila.
  • 14 crew missing after dredger capsizes
    One seafarer drowned as search launched off Muar, Malaysia.
  • Sea Globe poised for hefty profit in second go at sale
    Greek owner likely to be in the money if it succeeds in flipping a kamsarmax.
  • Trafigura tops up VLGC newbuilding orderbook
    Trader has booked two extra LPG carriers in South Korea.
  • Aegean and shareholder trio launch settlement talks
    Parties aim to resolve dispute over purchase of Dimitris Melissanidis's HEC Europe.
  • Dorian LPG lands leaseback deal number three
    Transaction boosts cash position and allows the repayment of debt.
  • Taylor takes top job at Thomas Miller
    CFO steps up to replace chief executive Hugo Wynn-Williams.
  • Cargill backing baby-cape series in China
    Commodity power reportedly adding to chartered fleet with CSSC sextet.
  • GasLog Partners splashes $207m on dropdown LNGC
    US-listed owner taking 2016-built vessel from sponsor GasLog.
  • Otto Marine goes under court management
    Singapore OSV owner sought protection with $877m in liabilities.
  • PDVSA aframax released as cargo dispute settled
    Venezuelan group agrees deal to free Proteo after three months.
  • CMBFL and SWS in Athens to woo Greek shipowners
    Chinese leasing house reveals shipping portfolio numbers during Athens presentation.
  • Greek owner condemns drunk master after assault charge
    Sky Mare says actions of RMS Wanheim captain "stigmatise the whole industry."
  • Euronav confident of closing Gener8 deal in first half
    Tanker owner remains on track to rubber stamp takeover, report says.
  • Marenave fleet plans in doubt as Balaton launches offer
    Rebuilding of German owner on hold as investment fund turns it into a "shell company" for now.
  • Mercator confirms bulker sold for scrap
    Indian owner banks $4.25m for 1997-built veteran.
  • ESSA's newbuilding claim rejected by UK court
    Mexican owner tried to avoid contract termination costs through possible "gamesmanship" over tender.
  • GC Rieber staff lose court case against company
    17 ex-workers had sued OSV owner after it liquidated crewing subsidiary.
  • Wintermare Offshore dragged down by impairments
    Indonesian offshore vessel owner also impacted by weaker charters secured during offshore crisis.
  • Cargo ship capsized in English Channel
    The 2,300-dwt Britannica Hav (built 1985) capsized after colliding with a Belgian-flagged fishing vessel.
  • Blaze extinguished at Singapore tank farm
    Local firefighters finally get on top of fire on offshore island after six hour battle.
  • Danaos crewman detained over drug smuggling
    Drugs found aboard Greek-operated container vessel for the second time in six months.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • NWSA ups box volumes in February
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which includes the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, handled 279,488 TEUs in February, a 6 percent uptick...
  • Trump asks Congress to extend trade authorities
    President Donald Trump on Tuesday submitted a formal request to Congress to extend Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which gives the executi...
  • ATA: Truckload driver turnover slows in Q4 2017
    The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload (TL) carriers slid seven percentage points between the third and fourth quarter of 2...
  • PSA profits grow on rising revenues, volumes
    PSA International reported a net profit of 1.23 billion Singapore (U.S. $936.3 million) for the full year in 2017, a 5.1 percent increase f...
  • FedEx beats on earnings, revenues in Q3 FY2018
    FedEx Corp. saw its earnings skyrocket 257 percent to $2.07 billion in the third quarter of its fiscal 2018 year, which ended Feb. 28, acco...
  • Deeper government unity needed on transnational threats, experts say
    The lack of cooperation between federal agencies to combat transnational drug trafficking, terrorism, and organized crime is "unacceptable"...
  • Commerce says steel flange imports dumped
    The Commerce Department said it has preliminarily determined that stainless steel flange shipments from China and India are being dumped on...
  • Florida man pleads guilty to illegal exports
    The U.S. Justice Department said Vladimir Nevidomy of Hallandale Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty this week in a Florida district court to consp...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Crude rises to six-week high after surprise US stock draw
    Crude futures on Wednesday reached highs last seen six weeks ago, climbing sharply for a second straight day
  • US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 fetches $139 million in total bids
    The US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 was modestly active Wednesday
  • Permanent OPEC-Russia tie-up yet to progress beyond handshake agreement
    OPEC and Russia have yet to exchange any concrete blueprints for continuing their oil market management alliance
  • Saudi king to meet with Trump later this year: White House
    May 12 is the next deadline for the US to waive oil-related sanctions on Tehran as part of the deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
  • Trump administration penalizes oil consortiums in South Sudan
    The Trump administration Wednesday imposed new export licensing requirements on several oil consortiums operating in South Sudan and controlled by Asian national oil companies.
  • US crude stocks at deficit to five-year average: EIA
    US crude stocks drew unexpectedly last week, putting inventories at a deficit to the five-year average
  • REFINERY NEWS: Cepsa has 'no plans' to close Tenerife permanently
  • ISO to publish 0.5% sulfur bunker specification in late 2019
    The ISO is developing a PAS for the fuels as an interim measure to give guidance to the bunker and shipping industries in 2020.
  • Ship operators need to lock in HSFO supply now for vessels running on scrubbers: sources
    Refinery upgrades could restrict HSFO availability.
  • FUTURES: Crude continues uptrend on surprise draw in US stocks
    "Surprise draw in US crude stocks reported by API has helped prices to stay in bullish territory," an investment analyst at Phillip Futures said.
  • Oil traders see further consolidation despite margin pick-up
    "We've seen the large banks involved in commodities struggle... we can see some consolidation taking place," Mercuria CEO said.

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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
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
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
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.
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