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BRIEFS
February 27, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hyundai to start fast Asia-Europe loop using old 4,700-TEUers in April
  • Top 10 ocean liners now control 90pc of global box shipping market
  • US cracks down on North Korean shipping, China, UN seem cooperative
  • Charleston's plans for 5 million TEU container capacity by 2032
  • Maersk hints at using LNG in post-2020 low-sulphur shipping
  • Amazon showing signs of taking on UPS and FedEx at their own game
  • Horizon Spirit sets record for single commodity sent by box ship
  • US: Russia behind cyberattack that brought port of LA to its knees
  • Russia becomes world's top grain exporter, topping US and Canada
  • Pharma Changi picks up air cargo as its ranking rises in the world
  • Cathay Pacific to fly non-stop to Cape Town from November
  • US tax reform boosts Atlas Air profit 426pc annually, 630pc quarterly
  • Expeditors gets extra tax boost in an otherwise high performance year
  • South African Airways suspends B737 freighter aircraft services

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • APL injects X Factor in Trans-Pacific portfolio with Eagle Express X service
  • BIMCO relaunches ship benchmarking system
  • Govt of Djibouti has illegally seized control of Doraleh Container Terminal, says DP World
  • HMM reaches over 10,000 TEUs of volume on its US Premium Service
  • Maersk Line to offer OBL switching facility in India for cross trade shipments
  • Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stone for National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts at IIT Chennai
  • Yang Ming implementing major fleet expansion plan
  • PSA Marine partners EY to leverage data analytics & machine learning to achieve higher productivity for terminals, vessel operators & charterers
  • CMA CGM Group to set up multi-temperature logistics facility at DP World London Gateway
  • NHAI planning Intermodal Stations in 15 cities
  • Skeiron Logistics wins two coveted awards

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Our major expansion is over now"
  • Stadler locomotives for freight services in Bolivia
  • Monitoring the eco-conditions of sensitive cargo
  • Sky Cell welcomes new COO
  • UPS sues EU
  • CMA CGM banks on multi-temperature in the UK
  • Intermodal services shrink carbon footprint
  • Imperial Logistics standardises transport management
  • DHL continues to heat up business in Africa
  • Arkas Bunkering strong in 2017
  • 30 new freight locomotives for Ukrainian Railways
  • Aircraft charter specialist with 39% revenue increase
  • Certification for environmental consciousness
  • Turkish Airlines: blooming connections with Africa
  • CEO role goes to Schneider Group insider
  • Scepticism re HMM's re-engagement in Europe
  • Powerful traction for Indian Railways

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Public owners opt for alternatives to common-share sales
  • Private equity comes back to the shipping table
  • Seadrill and creditors in bold overhaul bid
  • Cash-starved Otto Marine seeks judicial management
  • COSCO Shipping fund to invest in technology
  • BP Shipping offloads MR tanker trio
  • Nissen Kaiun books feeder quartet for KMTC
  • Changing oil export dynamics could buoy tanker owners

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • DP World turns to UK court as Djibouti government seizes control of its box terminal
  • Record year for Atlas Air, but it needs more aircraft to meet capacity demands
  • Container shipping demand may dip this year, but market balance still improving
  • DHL Express admits Amazon could become a competitor in logistics arena
  • Maritime sector missing out on skills and talents of outstanding women
  • UPS sues EU for $2.1bn after botched veto of TNT bid

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Tanker operator, master cop plea in pollution case
  • Vane Brothers Company takes delivery of ATB tank barge
  • Vard Marine design chosen for new South African survey vessel
  • All American to build two high speed, low wake cats for Kitsap Transit
  • Corvus solution picked for SEACOR PSV retrofits
  • MME names Blansjaar GM of Cathodic Protection & MGPS Division
  • FTC moves to block Wilhelmsen acquisition of Drew
  • Seadrill at "pivotal moment" in restructuring plans
  • Latest U.S. North Korea sanctions target shipping

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Skuld gains 9% in renewal tonnage
    Norwegians head the pack of this year's winners
  • Navios Containers picks off extra boxship
    New $11.8m acquisition brings fleet to 22 vessels
  • CTM eyes further consolidation across dry bulk sectors
    Monaco-based manager reveals supramax RSA grew 25% last year
  • Wall St Note | The rebirth of Teekay LNG Partners
    Scrapping a high-dividend policy and focusing instead on internal growth has proved a winning - and prudent - strategy
  • EU adds to decarbonisation pressure on IMO
    EU member states want to draw up a five-year strategy in line with the Paris Agreement
  • Cryptos can succeed in shipping, but investors need to be careful
    Interested ICO investors should look for warning signs before splashing out cash
  • Mid year outlook: Fleet update
    Global fleets of the main types of merchant vessels are expected to continue moderate expansion towards year-end. Dry bulk f...
  • How the global fleet is developing in 2015-2017
    Lloyd's List Intelligenge updates its fleet capacity forecast regularly, and the latest findings show growth in capacity will pick up...
  • The view from Greece
    Close to one third of the Greek-owned fleet's trading activities are focused on Asia. But the fleet is very well...
  • Year-end projections: Crude and gas tankers
    In our inaugural forecasting survey, 2016 average spot TCE earnings are correcting sharply downwards in all tanker segments except for...
  • Lloyd's List companies: Reviewing US-listed players' performances
    Everything comes down to the bottom line. But how do the shipping companies reach those numbers? Lloyd's List Companies, our...
  • Flag state 2015: Top 10 ship registers
    With 330m dwt on its books, Panama remains the most popular register with a lead of 126m dwt over second...
  • Tankers the power list
    Lloyd's List's inaugural top 10 list of leading tanker and dry bulk personalities who are shaping the industry.
  • The world fleet 2015
    A snapshot of regional ownership
  • Lloyds List Regulatory Timeline
    Over the coming decades shipping will be subject to an array of new legislation, the majority of which is related...
  • The Power List 2018: Tanker & Dry Bulk
    View the top 10 lists for tanker and dry bulk
  • Flag state 2016 / 2017: Top 10 Ship registers
    Could this be a changing of the guard? International Registries Inc would like to think so. In March the Marshall...
  • Shipping meets the environment
    The next two years will see shipowners and regulators put under intense scrutiny, as a series of new requirements kicks...
  • Tanker spills: A journey through time
    March 26, 2017 will mark the 50-year anniversary of the Torrey Canyon disaster off the southwest coast of England. It...
  • Twitter speaks out
    A busy events calendar saw the great and the good of the global maritime industry flock to Singapore this April...
  • Twitter speaks out on US shipping
    From tax cuts to closed borders, President Trump's first 100 days in office have been anything but dull. We asked...
  • LNG imports to double by 2035 led by Asia, Shell says
    But a lack of investment in future supplies may dim LNG's prospects, Shell says in its outlook report
  • Fatal occupation
    The European Maritime Safety Administration overview of marine casualties is a quantitative analysis of data provided by EU Accident and...
  • Saudi 'super-hub' rides coattails of economic reform
    Despite welcoming its first vessel less than five years ago, King Abdullah Port has plans on a grand scale as...
  • CSSC to buy back stakes in four subsidiary yards from investors
    Move is part of the state shipbuilding giant's $1.6bn debt-to-equity swap plan
  • FSL Trust shrinks fourth-quarter net loss
    Securing an acceptable refinancing solution remain the management's top priority, says the trust chief executive Roger Woods
  • Japanese-Australian trio eye LNG terminal in New South Wales
    Jera, Marubeni and Squadron Energy would seek FSRU charter for project
  • Shipping cyclicity and Xi's pursuit of power
    Fear not for the next 10-15 years, but then what?
  • Djibouti claims 'legal right' to take over Dolareh
    Government says removing DP World was lawful, alleging underperformance at the port and the company's attempts to lock sovereign bodies...
  • US set to clamp down on North Korea sanctions violators
    The US and its Asian allies looking to step up maritime enforcement for vessels that violate UN sanctions on the...
  • CMA CGM linked with order for 12 vessels from HHI
    The French containership owner has signed a letter of intent with HHI for six ships, with an option for six...
  • Wisdom Marine to order two kamsarmaxes for $68m
    Vessels to be built by Japan Marine United and comply with Tier III emissions standards
  • SHI appoints former minister as inspection commissioner
    Move comes as Samsung Group tries to make clear that its outside directors are independent of any internal company influence
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding forms leasing joint venture in Singapore
    Move is aimed at helping the shipbuilder seek out business opportunities amid industry consolidation
  • South Korea supports shipping and logistics firms in globalisation drive
    Scheme aims to help Korean companies obtain overseas business licences and to localise their operations
  • CMPort completes acquisition of Brazilian terminal operator
    The deal, worth almost $1bn, was closed on Friday
  • Nakilat posts lower profit for 2017 in wake of tanker market weakness
    But the company posts a 16% year-on-year rise in fourth-quarter net profit on the back of cost cutting
  • US to block Wilhelmsen deal for Drew Marine
    Federal Trade Commission says both entities are each other's closest competitors in the services they provide

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Amid US truck shortage, intermodal demand also rising substantially
  • LA-LB harbor truck drivers sue to secure employee status
  • Shippers, forwarders adjust to sharp decline in trans-Atlantic reliability
  • DP World improves liftings for temporary JNPT Europe call
  • Analysis: China-Europe rail growth belies EU rail challenges
  • Addressing dislocation, DCLI shifts chassis to Chicago
  • Tech, not consolidation, will drive container shipping change

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Tote finishes first part of LNG conversion
    Jones Act vessel owner completes first phase to convert first of two ships to run off of both LNG and diesel.
  • Havila's losses narrow after 2016 impairment
    Oslo-listed offshore company's red ink for the fourth quarter and full year diminishes significantly after taking a nearly NOK 1bn writedown on assets off the books.
  • Landslide shuts ships out of Corinth Canal
    It may take 15 days to clear the waterway for traffic, Greek authorities say
  • Maersk Tankers tied to sale of LR2
    Brokers suggest specification and buyer's rapid need for the vessel contributed to price.
  • 2Go falls into the red for 2017
    Ro-pax group also approves unification with parent Negros Navigation.
  • Solstad Farstad fixes CSV for six months
    Fugro takes Normand Flower for northern European operations.
  • The TW+ Quiz Part One
    What can you remember of the last three months in shipping?
  • Seadrill seals 'pivotal moment' with bondholder backing
    John Fredriksen-fronted drilling company free to push ahead with Chapter 11 restructuring.
  • First Ship Lease says most banks on board in loan talks
    Update on debt talks comes as impairments contribute to loss in 2017.
  • Faergen laying off 400 staff
    Danish ferry owner says redundancies due to losing routes to Mols-Linien.
  • CSSC Offshore building yard stakes in $761m deal
    Chinese state group issuing new shares to China Life and others.
  • Son of Cosco partner goes missing in Pakistan
    Incident comes weeks after head of Cosco Shipping Lines shot dead.
  • Nakilat profit down on lower revenue
    Qatar LNG carrier owner logs weaker result for 2017.
  • Uljanik Plovidba sells oldest bulker
    Croatian owner offloads 2006-built dry cargoship in China.
  • Pareto lowers product rate forecasts despite baby steps in 2018
    Analyst Eirik Haavaldsen says new numbers are conservative with inflection point close.
  • Navios Maritime Containers sets up additional purchase
    Buy number 22 is lined up as Angeliki Frangou's latest growth vehicle takes shape.
  • SADR triumphs in OCP bulker trial
    South African court rules charterer does not own disputed phosphate cargo from Western Sahara on AM Nomikos ship arrested last April.
  • Reefer banned by Paris MoU
    Ukrainian vessel barred for three months after propulsion found inadequate.
  • Kumiai Navigation books LPG ship at Sasaki
    Japanese owner follows up VLGC order with deal for smaller vessel.
  • Nomura: Sembcorp Marine sell-off overdone
    Bank says it is tempering its optimism in Singapore rig builder, but is staying positive.
  • Kim Heng trims fourth quarter losses by 30%
    Expanding Singapore offshore vessel owner promises more acquisitions despite red ink.
  • Handymax suffers engine explosion off Oregon
    No crew injured in incident off Portland, but main propulsion system rendered inoperable.
  • D-Day for Pacific Radiance bondholders
    Monday set to see a vote on key restructuring move, but investors are far from happy.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Eimskip's net earnings tumble in 2017 amid higher revenues
    Eimskip posted net earnings of 16.8 million euros (U.S. $20.7 million) for 2017, a decrease of 23.3 percent from 2016, according to the Ice...
  • Trump taps former USTR attorney for ITC nomination
    President Donald Trump intends to nominate Amy Karpel to serve as a commissioner on the International Trade Commission (ITC), the White Hou...
  • C.H. Robinson names new COO
    Third-party logistics services provider C.H. Robinson has appointed Robert Biesterfeld to serve as chief operating officer, effective March...
  • UPS sues EU over scuttled TNT deal
    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) is suing the European Union over its attempted acquisition of Netherlands-based parcel carrier TNT Express...
  • Intermodal rates hit new high in January
    Intermodal rates grew another 5 percent in January 2018 compared to the same month the previous year, the sixteenth consecutive year-over-y...
  • Truckload rate growth accelerates in January
    Growth in domestic U.S. truckload (TL) rates continued to accelerate in January 2018, increasing 6.5 percent compared with the same month a...
  • Wilhelmsen Maritime's planned acquisition of Drew Marine could run aground
    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday issued an administrative complaint charging that Wilhelmsen Maritime Services' proposed $400 m...
  • The detention, demurrage fee conundrum
    There's little in this world that's truly black and white, something shippers, intermediaries and drayage providers may want to bear in min...
  • Treasury sanctions Libyan oil smugglers
    The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals, 24 entities, and seven vessels for t...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • South Sudan currently pumping over 140,000 b/d: oil minister
    South Sudan is currently producing around 143,000 b/d of oil despite ongoing security threats in the troubled East African country which have hampered the restart of its key oilfields, oil minister Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth said Monday.
  • Russian Jan and Feb crude output cut dynamics similar on year: Transneft
    Russian crude production cut dynamics in the first two months of the year are similar to those a year ago, and signal Russia continues to comply with its obligations under the OPEC/non-OPEC output cut deal, according to data from Russian national pipeline operator Transneft.
  • US Treasury issues Libyan oil smuggling sanctions
    The Trump administration Monday sanctioned six individuals, 24 companies and seven vessels connected with smuggling Libyan oil.
  • SOUTH KOREA DATA: Jan oil product exports rise 8% on year to 1.46 mil b/d
    Shipments of Bunker C fuel oil surged more than six times to 3.15 million barrels last month from 507,000 barrels a year earlier.
  • Oil edges higher with equities before Powell testimony
    Oil futures were higher Monday, continuing to recover from lows earlier this month, as US equities pushed up amid a busy week on the economic calendar with a focus on central banks.
  • US oil trade flows shift, pushing more barrels abroad
    A combination of fewer imports and more exports has pushed more supply away from the US crude oil market, a development that could weigh on prices unless global demand can absorb the additional barrels.
  • China's Jan crude imports from US hit record high of 474,450 b/d
  • SOUTH KOREA DATA: Jan oil products demand rises 5.1% on year to 2.71 mil b/d
    Demand of bunker C fuel oil climbed 5.6% year on year to 4.12 million barrels in January.
  • FUEL FOR THOUGHT: OPEC now frets about shrinking spare capacity
    OPEC has in recent weeks shifted its rhetoric from that of a swing producer managing a supply glut to one trying to prevent a market squeeze.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude moves up on rising supply concerns
    Analysts were, however, quick to caution that the supply disruption in Libya was not just the sole reason for prices to rally.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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