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BRIEFS
June 29, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Port of NY/NJ handles record 593,625 TEU in May
  • Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group joins IAPH
  • DP World inks deal to expand its Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal
  • Space coast projects awarded US$16m from US Army Corps of Engineers
  • Melbourne port receives green light to handle larger containerships
  • UPS reaches tentative agreement with Teamsters union over wage rises
  • INTTRA sets record transaction volume breaching 4m mark in May
  • Air New Zealand fined US$11m after global cartel investigation
  • BIFA fears more delays loom over London Heathrow expansion plans
  • Istanbul's new airport attracts the likes of UPS, DHL and FedEx

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Concerns expressed in survey on container shipping lines' service
  • Global Logistics organises blood donation camp in Kolkata
  • MANSA commends Mumbai Port for removing age-old obstruction in the channel
  • NYK container vessel receives Japanese pilots' Best Quality Ship Award
  • Ban on milk products from China further extended
  • 'GST is a significant regulatory change with positive impact for logistics sector in the long term'
  • Credit profiles in Indian logistics seen remaining strong
  • Export movement by road commences from ICD Panki, Kanpur to Nepal/Bangladesh
  • GATI-KWE announces partnership with IKEA for home delivery solutions using electric vehicles
  • Cabinet approves a corpus for National Export Insurance Account Trust
  • South East CEO Conclave & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2018 to be a confluence of the fraternity at the ITC Grand Chola in Chennai today
  • US sets Nov. 4 ultimatum to India & other countries to stop buying oil from Iran or face sanctions

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Parking metres for lorries
  • Lights on military veterans' logistics skills
  • Intermodal Wuhan-Ningbo sea-rail train introduced
  • B&H strenghtening Oceania team
  • DHL ensures logistics for three F1 races in three weeks
  • Gefco growing in Valencia and Granada
  • DB Schenker expanding in Augsburg
  • Saudi Arabian Bahri Group goes Haropa
  • ACS pushing ahead with OBC
  • More capacity on Rwandair's Lusaka / Jo'burg service
  • Bud Spencer's airline throwing out passengers
  • Arthur Welter expanding in France
  • Increasing intermodal terminal capacity in Poland
  • Cooperation in the Bahamas
  • CFR Freight making changes at the top
  • Emirates upgrading in Angola; Air Namibia launching West...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Container Ship Safety Forum to evolve for smaller box ship owners
  • Frontline backs scrubbers as it seals deal with Feen
  • Tanker markets sceptical of OPEC deal benefits
  • Cargill confirms mini-Cape deal with CSSC Leasing
  • KOGAS may help develop Novatek transhipment terminal
  • Radziwill's GoodBulk pulls the plug on its New York IPO
  • Declining revenue reflects stiff competition among salvors
  • Charterers urged to address business disruption cover

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Can't get no satisfaction: latest customer survey reveals poor carrier service levels
  • Clouds may be gathering to darken the heady days of air freight growth
  • Analysis: Who is holding who hostage as bunker prices wreak havoc with P&L?
  • XPO Logistics gives customers an 'augmented' view of their online buy
  • Retirement tribute to Tony Berkeley is literally on track... and on time
  • Eddie Stobart snaps up The Pallet Network
  • Infrographic: do you need to apply for the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme?
  • East Europe border town strains under Silk Road train boom
  • Frank Yau to take over as head of cargo sales HK for Cathay Pacific

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Cargill launches "CO2 Challenge" to help decarbonize shipping
  • McQuilling: Canadian supply shortages could hit U.S. crude exports
  • Volvo Penta unveils hybrid IPS propulsion system
  • How to avoid main engine damage
  • John Fredriksen's Frontline takes 20% stake in scrubber manufacturer
  • Norsafe launches new fast rescue and patrol boat series
  • ABS in JDP with LNG bunkering start-up with global ambitions

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Global LNG trade breaks record for third consecutive year
    New liquefaction projects and demand growth in emerging Asia are expected to continue driving trade growth
  • Hapag-Lloyd agrees redundancies deal with head office staff
    Headcount will be reduced as German carrier seeks to make efficiency gains
  • Frontline agrees deal for scrubbers on up to 36 tankers
    The tanker owner buys 20% stake in Feen Marine Scrubbers in memorandum of agreement
  • Euroseas sells last bulker to focus on containerships
    Pittas vehicle boosts shareholding to 35.8% with new share buy
  • Africa has potential to grow seaborne volumes
    Africa has a role to play and there is optimism with new gas projects being developed, said Clarksons managing director...
  • ABS and Probunkers sign pact to develop LNG bunkering fleet
    Joint programme is 'key' to Greek start-up's vision of network spanning significant international ports
  • Search on for Safetytech innovators
    Successful entrepreneurs will receive trial funding and the chance to work with commercial businesses
  • US road freight shortages set to worsen over summer
    Increased demand is coming up against seasonal demand as fuel costs surge
  • Box carriers failing on customer service, survey shows
    ESC survey backs customer dissatisfaction with carriers
  • US port says tariffs dispute will hit shipping volumes
    Chinese imports through US ports down 3.8% in April and 8.7% in May, says Seroka
  • Daily Briefing
    Total reveals blueprint for LNG bunkering's future | Selling LNG 'feels like logistics business', says Cheniere head | Transpacific trade...
  • Kuganiga Kuganeswaran joins Informa Fertecon team
    Launched in 2017, three-month programme is fully sponsored by global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and is supported by maritime...
  • Panama Canal lifts restrictions on LNG transits
    The third set of locks will allow night transits and vessels to navigate Gatun Lake at the same time
  • 'Asia premium' could curb LNG flows to the world's top demand centre
    LNG needs to be cost-competitive to realise its potential as the preferred fuel of the future, Asian buyers warn
  • GoodBulk pulls Nasdaq IPO citing 'adverse market conditions'
    Company has decided to postpone offering shares until market conditions improve

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Penske, NFI to road test Freightliner electric trucks
  • New India import plan's goal is to decrease supply chain cost, time
  • Europe rail to truckers: Work with us, not against us
  • Trump tariffs unlikely to radically alter supply chains in short term
  • Nippon Express expands rail, air services to Europe
  • US West Coast ports prep for tariff-driven volatility
  • Brokers must consider minutes in new way under ELDs

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • IM Skaugen given more time
    Singapore court grants three more months of protection from creditors as gas carrier reorganises its debt and business.
  • Cargill, DNV partner up on 'CO2 Challenge'
    The initiative, guided by start-up specialist Rainmaking, is aimed at reducing ship carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
  • After stalking Inmarsat for years, decision day looms for EchoStar bid
    'Golden share' held by IMSO adds spice to interest in satellite communications company
  • Nissen adds to feeder boxship spree at HMD
    KMTC charters two more feeder containerships as diversified Japanese tonnage provider continues growth drive
  • Yamal Trade extends search for LNG tonnage
  • Russia seeks huge FSU for Kamchatka
  • ENI aims to offload last LNG carrier duo
  • Sovcomflot and TMS Cardiff may be sidelined by NYK talks
  • Opec provides the headlines but gas delivers growth story
    Rising oil output overshadows increasing LNG volumes, but European gas demand is expected to slump up to 2050
  • Clarksons raids rival to expand Hamburg wind desk
    Broking giant poaches Rouven Willner to grow in German 'offshore renewables hub
  • Divers bag over 100kg of litter in Singapore marine cleanup
  • Greek owner's Empire Navigation poised to sign first tanker order
    Empire plans to charter out up to eight Hyundai Mipo Dockyard newbuildings to Cargill
  • Toisa sales take off with Greeks feasting on fleet
    Dimitris Diamantides now linked with six purchases as fellow Greek buyers move in on Clarksons-led mass disposal
  • Weak yuan hits secondhand bulker prices
  • Modion lines up sale for its two oldest ships
  • Golfers feel the heat at McIlvaney's annual event
  • NLNG looks at ship need on next LNG train
    Africa's second largest LNG producer readies to add additional capacity, but buyer input will determine shipping.
  • OFE gets $3.3m in seed money
    John Hahn-led online provider of predictive analytics to dry bulk and tanker markets looks to expand operations.
  • Euronav adds to crude tanker demolition tally
    New York-listed shipowner is parting with a 1990s built suezmax, sources say.
  • Costs awarded against insurer after "tactical" battle
    UK high court orders Ingosstrakh to pay up in row over lost vessel.
  • Olympic MSV back for Van Oord deal
    Taurus back in action after short winter layup.
  • Thorco Lineage adrift after tow line snaps
    Refloating of cargoship off remote Polynesian atoll hits a snag.
  • John Fredriksen's Frontline goes scrubber shopping
    Purchase of stake in Feen Marine comes amid plans to install scrubbers on up to 36 tankers.
  • EMAS Offshore rescue in doubt
    Investor BTI reconsidering $50m investment in OSV company.
  • Port of Los Angeles counts up cost of Trump's tariffs
    Executive points to falling shipments in the past two months as reason to be mindful.
  • Hyundai Heavy tipped for quick sale of F Whale
  • Golden Energy Offshore set to double fleet with newbuilds
    Arctic Securities and Fearnley Securities called in to help arrange funding for Chinese brace.
  • Lloyd Fonds forming capital management offshoot
    Hamburg asset manager to shift focus to "liquid retail funds."
  • Vinalines targets $214m from IPO, share sale
    Vietnamese state owner to list in September.
  • Maersk Supply Service teams up with Vestas
  • NOC issues warning over rival Libyan exports
    Oil company says Libyan National Army has no right to determine control of terminals.
  • Lisin merging tanker companies into Volga-Flot
    Russian tycoon diversifying shipping company with addition of VF Tanker and Volgo-Balt Tanker.
  • Subsea 7 scoops Total deal worth up to $300m
    Norwegian owner to install flowlines and umbilicals off Angola from 2020.
  • ISU members see 2017 revenue jump by 20%
    Trade body says while industry has seen an improvement, it is still down on highs of two years ago.
  • PSA boosts stake in Hong Kong rival HPH Trust
    Singapore port operator taking advantage of competitor's low share price to build up shareholding.
  • GoodBulk pulls New York IPO
    Radziwill-led owner was done in by timing, other negatives in dry-bulk sector as investors pushed for discount pricing, sources say.
  • GoodBulk said to pull New York IPO
    Radziwill-led owner was done in by timing, other negatives in dry-bulk sector as investors pushed for discount pricing, sources say.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Chassis pool plan draws praise
    Shippers and other stakeholders have written to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to express support to l ast week's announcement by the Georgia Ports Authority and South Carolina Ports Authority that they are planning to create a new container chassis pool, the Southern States Cooperative Pool (SSCP).
  • Lawmaker: ZTE deal could 'put Americans at risk'
    Testifiers before the House Small Business Committee on Wednesday expressed concerns related to national security and unfair competition about ZTE and its association with U.S. companies.
  • El Faro safety legislation clears committee
    The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved legislation aimed at raising safety standards for U.S.-flagged cargo ships. The proposed regulations stem primarily from recommendations made following the 2015 sinking of the cargo ship El Faro .
  • FedEx Express operations at California airport grow
    FedEx Express is expanding its presence at the Ontario International Airport in southern California in addition to signing a new long-term lease agreement with the airport.
  • Commerce downgrades Q1 U.S. GDP estimate again
    United States gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2 percent in the first quarter of 2018, according to the third estimate from the Department of Commerce.
  • Vote to limit presidential import power blocked
    Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, on Wednesday blocked a vote on an amendment to the 2018 Farm Bill that would have required congressional approval for any presidential action to adjust imports on the basis of national security pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
  • Commentary: Navigating a tight truck market
    Shippers navigating the capacity crunch need to understand its causes, how new technology solutions can help, and perhaps most importantly, how to gain "shipper of choice" status with their carriers.
  • National Economic Council deputy director departing
    Everett Eissenstat is resigning from his position as deputy director of the White House National Economic Council (NEC), effective next month, Politico reported Wednesday.
  • Panama Canal unlocks opportunities for LNG transits
    The Panama Canal will lift daylight and encounter restrictions on LNG vessels effective Oct. 1.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Tanker owner Frontline buys scrubber company stake ahead of IMO 2020
  • Rotterdam 3.5% fuel oil barge MOC dominated by offers on strong backwardation
  • ABS, probunkers partner to develop LNG fueled ships ahead of IMO 2020 rule
    ABS will work with probunkers to provide regulatory compliance guidance for the fleet as well as define applicable rules and standards.
  • Mexico's port of Dos Bocas seeks to build new oil terminal
    The winning company will have a 20-year contract to operate the 332,500 sq. meters facility.
  • Japan alerts UN to suspected STS transfer to N Korean ship in East China Sea
    In March, the Security Council Committee identified Yu Phyong 5 as a vessel subject to an assets freeze.
  • Japan's JXTG settles Apr-Jun HSFO price at 3.5% higher on quarter
    But has yet to settle LSFO price for April-June with domestic industrial customers.
  • TANKERS: European freight rates hit 2018 lows, lack of long haul trade
    Lack of US Gulf shipping demand has seen tonnage build of in US waters; ballasters have been moving towards Europe for business.
  • Asia steps up efforts to diversify away from Iranian oil
    Around 60%-65% of Iranian oil shipments head to Asia.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
CUSTOMS
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
SHIPYARDS
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
SHIPYARDS
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
TRADE
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
SEAFARERS
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
PORTS
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
CRUISES
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
SHIPPING
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
TRADE
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
PORTS
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
PORTS
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
ACCIDENTS
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
SHIPPING
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
SHIPPING
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
SHIPPING
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
PORTS
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
PORTS
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
LAW
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
PORTS
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
TRUCKING
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.
SHIPPING
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.
SEAFARERS
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
SHIPPING
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
PORTS
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
SHIPPING
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
TRANSPORTATION
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
INSTITUTIONS
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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.
SHIPPING
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%
SHIPPING
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.
ACCIDENTS
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
PORTS
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
ACCIDENTS
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.
ACCIDENTS
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
COMPANIES
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
PORTS
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%
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
PORTS
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
SHIPPING
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)
SHIPPING
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
PORTS
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
POLICY
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.
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
POLICY
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.
POLICY
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.
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
POLICY
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
POLICY
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.
POLICY
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
ACCIDENTS
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.
ACCIDENTS
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.
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
ACCIDENTS
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.
SEAFARERS
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
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
ACCIDENTS
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.
Due to the national journalists' strike proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, which our editorial staff is adhering to, no news will be published by our newspaper today.
LEGISLATION
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
LEGISLATION
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
PORTS
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
JOBS
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
PORTS
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
LOGISTICS
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
PORTS
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
PORTS
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
JOBS
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
MOURNING
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
PORTS
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
LOGISTICS
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
PORTS
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
PORTS
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
PORTS
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
PORTS
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
SHIPYARDS
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
COMPANIES
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
PORTS
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
SHIPPING
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.
LOGISTICS
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
PORTS
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
FINANCING
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
MARITIME SERVICES
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
PORTS
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
CRUISES
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
SHIPPING
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
SHIPPING
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
PORTS
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
PORTS
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
LOGISTICS
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.
COMPANIES
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
SHIPPING
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
MARITIME SERVICES
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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.
ECONOMY
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
FREIGHT TERMINALS
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
CRUISES
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"
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
PORTS
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
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
POLICY
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.
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
SHIPPING
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
PORTS
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
NEWS
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
CRUISES
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
SHIPPING
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.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
PORTS
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.
YACHTING
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
CRUISES
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
TRUCKING
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
SHIPYARDS
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
YACHTING
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
TRUCKING
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
INDUSTRY
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
SHIPPING
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
ACCIDENTS
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
ENVIRONMENT
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
PORTS
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
TRADE
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
PORTS
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
SHIPPING
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
PORTS
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
SEAFARERS
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
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
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
MEETINGS
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
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
SHIPPING
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
PORTS
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
PORTS
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
SHIPPING
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
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
COMPANIES
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.
OFFSHORE
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
AWARDS
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
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