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BRIEFS

September 27, 2018

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Maersk's new surcharge to recover US$2b costs from 2020 sulphur cap CMA CGM levies US$160 per TEU to cover extra costs for sulphur cap Maersk containership detained in Tunisia APL's new Eagle Express X service keeps to service guarantees HK delegation heads to Washington to protect special trade status Vinalines launches second IPO offering remaining 480m shares Pirates nab 12 seamen on board Swiss ship in Nigerian waters HKIA's air cargo returns to growth in August handling 431,000 tonnes Singapore Airlines offers THRUCOOL for pharma shipments Ethiopian and Western Global seek to transport US mail to Africa

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Autonomous & remotely operated ship guideline released FWC 2018 inaugurated in Delhi in the presence of 1,200 delegates from 130 countries & across India Liberia calls for early reporting on 2020-compliant fuel availability Maersk implements new guidelines on dangerous goods stowage MOL conducts onboard test of new technology with Rolls Royce MSC & ZIM announce a new cooperation on the India Subcontinent-East Mediterranean trade India's goods exports seen growing at a fast pace First consignment of natural river sand lands at Kamarajar Port Port Congestion Surcharge in Shuwaikh, Kuwait Dedicated train with 90 TEUs flagged off from ICD-Sahnewal to Pipavav Port INSTC to boost international trade & logistics business: Commerce Secretary Finance Minister launches MSME web portal Business confidence index hits record high Cargo Shop 2018 - Shippers & LSP Forum in Pune on Oct. 13 to be graced by leading dignitaries, prominent shippers, LSPs & delegates

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Rickenbacker plays the tune NSW planning for the long haul Uniting for Eurasian high-speed corridor New project manager in Lubeck Network for unwieldy goods Port Said new location of BDP Defying the typhoons Pharma logistics specialists debating in Brussels Delivering 28,000 loads per annum across entire UK Davies Turner adds more apprentices Increase expected in October Liberia registry appeals to IMO about sulphur cap "Curiosity of the Day" Champ supports Philippine "Women in Business" KN listed on SXI Switzerland Sustainability 25 Index Swissterminal files complaint against Gateway Basel Nord Arcelor Mittal exporting via Dunkirk Hupac augments intermodal network

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
IMSK CEO: Decade-long decline, Teekay split caused downfall Shipping told to widen investor base to succeed on stock markets Faerder linked to Suezmax orders for Chevron DCC Bulk Transport bankrupt after rosy start

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Maersk issues new rules for stowage of dangerous goods on its box ships Shippers want 'a market approach' dialogue on shipping line bunker surcharges E-commerce boom driving demand and investment in Asian warehousing Market Insight: Damco - has the latest revamp broken APMM's 'beating heart'? Air freight making inroads into India's e-commerce market India could become a beneficiary of the US-China trade spat Half-hour UK customs delays could 'bankrupt one in 10 firms' South African Airways denies cargo division sale rumour Kerry Logistics promotes Kenny Rutgersson as MD Sweden

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
VIDEO: BMT develops new water taxi designs for Hong Kong Mexican national charged in fishing boat crew member murder MacGregor equipment picked for eight HMD feeder ship newbuilds International Seaways to install scrubbers on seven VLCCs Skangas joins SEA\LNG coalition Maersk implements new guidelines for dangerous goods stowage

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Lloyd's List Global Awards 2018 With the business of shipping more complex and costly than it has ever been, innovators are being singled out for... Dirty data delays digital dreams Digitalisation may offer reduced costs greater efficiencies for container shipping, however an unwillingness to share quality data or even agree... Liberia urges early reporting of 2020-compliant fuel availability New paper calls on IMO to prod states to provide information on availability of new fuels 'well in advance' of... GasLog Partners collects cash to fuel growth The company expects to use the funds for future acquisitions from GasLog Ltd IMO's Lim calls for collaboration on decarbonisation Secretary-general Kitack Lim lauds industry support but warns collaboration with governments will be necessary for the development of new technologies Tariff war can hurt transpacific trade badly, analysts warn Trade war will also encourage reshoring and near-shoring, which is the worst news for container shipping Zodiac emerges as winner of Toisa tanker six-pack Ofer-led shipowner has tendered the winning offer , said to be about $280m, for the six newbuilding tankers put up... Hafnia hires Glencore unit for fuel purchases By using a digital platform, Hafnia can track fuel quality more easily Regulation is flexible to change, says IMO Frederick Kenney explains a delay before 2020 is not procedurally possible, but notes that all of the IMO's regulation allows... Iran sanctions bypass will have no impact on shipping Iran's oil customers are already calling a halt to tanker trades as the US continues to exert pressure on all... LNG carrier spot rates surge as market tightens With the sharp decline in tonnage availability, rates are poised for a further upsurge as charterers continue to seek more... Maersk amends dangerous cargo stowage rule in wake of Honam Maersk evaluated 3,000 United Nations hazardous materials classification numbers to produce its new set of stowage guidelines Brexit border delays could bankrupt 10% of UK firms, survey claims The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply survey found that a failure to reach a deal with the European Union... Asia-Europe trade feels strain amid Brexit and carriers' vessel ordering spree Weakening import demand from the UK and Germany, coupled with fast-growing ultra-large tonnage supply, overshadows Asia-Europe trade prospects The Alliance and Ocean Alliance members join forces on the transatlantic The enhanced service, subject to regulatory approval, is scheduled to be launched in December Daily Briefing Maersk rebuffs 'profiteering' claims \| Carriers must share 2020 fuel cost increases, conference told \| ESC calls for 'dialogue' over... 2M rivals look to capitalise on Asia-Europe withdrawals CMA CGM has increased its pricing competition on the trade in a bid to grow market share twofold, according to... Supply chains can benefit from better data sharing, says OECD Mistrust and lack of co-ordination among actors with different roles in the supply chain threaten to derail information sharing benefits

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
LTL shippers pressured to digitize bill of lading NY-NJ moves toward interoperable chassis pool with new IEP No drayage capacity impact from California law affecting shipper liability US intermodal peak delayed, tariffs could be to blame Maersk changes dangerous cargo stowage following Honan fire Return of freighter fleet eases trans-Pacific air cargo pressure

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Pacific Drilling closes $1bn notes issue The New York-listed driller moves further away from bankruptcy. Robbers attack ships in Asia A bulker and an LPG carrier were targeted in the last week, says ReCAAP report. Tough road ahead to meet 2050 decarbonisation goals While current technologies are sufficient to meet the IMO's interim emission targets in 2030, cutting GHS by half from the 2008 level before 2050 requires much more effort, according to senior shipping officials. New mini-bulker and MPP pool giant formed Peter Dohle and NovaAlgoma join forces to create the world's largest mini-grabber pool. Carnival spends $75m per year on energy efficiency US cruiseship giant has looked into decarbonised future by investing in emission reduction technologies, according to a company official. Solstad Farstad wins two-year Qatar PSV charter OSV giant says Far Swan is switching from Australia this month. IMO mindful of burden on owners amid decarbonisation drive Kitack Lim says action plans now in focus ahead of the next MEPC session but admits financially distressed owners may need relief. S&P affirms Britannia P&I's A rating Agency likes the look of club's capital buffer and "exceptional" liquidity. Tortoise shells out $53m for GasLog Partners stake Andrew Orekar-led partnership sells 2.25 million shares to US investment advisor. New Celestyal Cruises CEO appoints top team Greek owner's boss Chris Theophilides promotes from within. Slack tanker market turned Tsakos tepid on "big-ish" fleet deal New York-listed owner also fearful of politician flipping script on scrubber story, CFO says. Buss and IDEA form offshore joint venture German and French companies team up for wind farm and port logistics. Drones to police Norwegian shipping emissions Maritime authority to check exhausts with a little help from its flying friends. Nord/LB to axe 1,250 jobs Redundancies will lead to 2018 loss as talks with new investors continue. Nordea pulls plug on IMSK CEO opens up on his frustration after refinancing talks with Nordea syndicate fail and liquidation looms IMSK's MAN claims to continue with third-party help Cash-strapped owner still pursuing $20m in engine performance row. Skaugen: small-scale LNG plan was ahead of its time IMSK boss believes others can benefit from company's pioneering work. Chinese link removes cloud from IRISL newbuilding quartet Four boxship newbuildings ordered by Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and anchored following delivery this year are set to begin trading under a new identity. The 14,500-teu quartet have been idle since leaving Hyundai Heavy Industries this summer as new sanctions from Donald Trump's administration threw their further into doubt. Now the ships have been transferred to new ownership, have EGD pumps $20m into Klaveness Combination Carriers Norway's EGD Shipholding is expanding its cooperation with the Torvald Klaveness group in Oslo by investing $20m in Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC). The Bergen-based company that includes EGD Shipholding took about 44% of this week's $45m private placement by KCC. As TradeWinds reported, the share issue, handled by Clarksons Platou Securities, fell short of its $70m target. Klaveness raise Captain Tsakos opens maritime high school on the island of Chios The Maria Tsakos Foundation assembled scores of dignitaries on the Greek island of Chios in September to celebrate the opening of its groundbreaking maritime educational facility. Students and dignitaries honour Maria's memory The Tsakos Enhanced Education Nautical School (Teens) is Greece's first vocational, non-profit maritime high school. It aims to provide seagoing education to 15 to 17-yea Bimco fast-tracks 2020 bunker clauses Association looks into cost-sharing and compliance as fuel deadline approaches. Zodiac Maritime zeroes in on six modern tankers Eyal Ofer-led company has accelerated the renewal of its tanker fleet with the purchase of former Toisa vessels. Maersk tightens up guidelines after Honam fire Dangerous cargoes will no longer be stowed next to accommodation or propulsion areas. Iranian tankers trickier to track as sanctions near Bloomberg says 10 VLCCs have not transmitted an AIS signal for at least a week. MOL and Rolls-Royce trial new AI system Ferry fitted with equipment to detect debris and other obstacles. FSL Trust ends legal action against Alan Hatton Singapore shipowner and its ex-CEO "amicably" resolve claim and counterclaim with settlement. ADS Crude Carriers wins first VLCC charters Third tanker delivered as Front Page heads to West Africa as FSO. Gallagher warns P&I clubs over 'blood bath' Broker tells clubs the good times are over as 'sharks' circle, threatening to wreak havoc on their balance sheets Falling Asia-Europe rates threaten boxship margins Latest slump in world's largest container shipping trade has led to some operators looking to redress the supply-demand balance Moody's affirms PSA rating despite trade war threat Ratings agency points to port operators' strong support from government-backed investment fund. Southeast Asian products imports decline in rare reversal Volumes into Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines down between 10% to 20% year-to-date. Vopak to boost marine gasoil capacity ahead of IMO 2020 Singapore storage facility to be expanded to enable storage of more low-sulphur fuel.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Maritime History Notes: Last American passenger ships CBP outlines ACE enhancements on deck Emerging technology rule forthcoming from BIS FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications 'Malicious Russian cyber actors' put on Entity List Walmart deploying blockchain to track leafy greens Freight moves between U.S., neighbors up 13.5 percent Jefferies taking Association of American Railroads reins Long Beach OKs $870 million for on-dock rail work

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Bears prevail in wake of US inventory build The oil complex settled lower on Wednesday after a sharp drop in refinery utilization and an unexpected increase in crude stocks last week Soaring crude prices dent European product cracks Surging outright crude prices are piling pressure on refining margins as oil product values lag behind the rise Trump takes hard line on Iran, fueling SPR oil sale speculation US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects full compliance when sanctions on Iran's oil customers go back into force on November 5 Istanbul bunker fuel premium to Piraeus elevated on tight availability The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the nearby port of Piraeus in Greece is expected to remain higher than normal Russia may fully reverse production cut of 300,000 b/d this month: energy minister Russia may be back to producing at its October 2016 level this month, energy minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday USGC-Singapore HSFO arbitrage open on paper, but no one cashing in When the USGC fuel oil market is at this large of a discount to Singapore, traders in the US normally swoop in, but traders and brokers said there have been no rumblings of any company looking to take advantage TRADER NOTE: Litasco's 2020 project manager joins BP FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks lose 8.5% on week as residues slump S Korean bunker premiums drop to 2-month low, but demand to improve in Q4 FUTURES: Crude stable to lower on surprise US crude stock build Singapore 380 CST HSFO hit 46-month high on higher crude, tightening supply Singapore 380 CST HSFO hit 46-month high on higher crude, tightening supply Trading houses face tough spot markets, growing competition from NOCs, Vitol says Commodity trading houses are facing tough competition from the trading arms of national oil companies and challenging conditions in spot markets Shanghai bunker premiums dip to 3-month of $19.92/mt on robust selling The spread between Shanghai delivered 380 CST bunker fuel and Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessments hit a 3-month low at $19.92/mt on Tuesday

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

ACCIDENTS

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.

PORTS

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%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

SEAFARERS

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

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPYARDS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

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.

COMPANIES

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

ACCIDENTS

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

LAW

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.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

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

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

SEAFARERS

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

EDUCATION

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.

NEWS

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

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%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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%

SEAFARERS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

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.

MARITIME SERVICES

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

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.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

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

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros

INSURANCE

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

SEAFARERS

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

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

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

INDUSTRY

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

MEETINGS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

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

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

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