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May 31, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • HMM and Evergreen scrap services in the transatlantic
  • CMA CGM implements 'emergency space surcharge' on Marseille-Tunis trade
  • ONE's first 8,560-TEU magenta box ship deployed on PN2 service
  • DCT Gdansk breaches 9m TEU since launch in 2007
  • Carbon targets for shipping can only be met with 'Zero CO2' fuels
  • China's Suning Logistics completes testing of autonomous heavy-truck
  • Kerry Logistics acquires S African freight forwarder SAS
  • Hiab unveils new light range loader cranes
  • US retaliate with new requirements for Russian cargo carriers in overflight row
  • Los Angeles April cargo traffic up 2pc to 196,000 tonnes
  • China Southern airlifts 17 tonnes of pharma from Amsterdam to Guangzhou

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Global economic growth on track to reach its highest level since 2011, says analysis
  • North America East Coast box volumes show modest rise in 2018-Q1
  • ONE's first magenta containership makes successful call at Port of Yantian
  • Worldwide exchange of standard nautical information seen to be a step closer
  • Dachser India expands in Northern Capital Region
  • Despite increasing protectionism, global economic growth looks promising in 2018: FIEO chief
  • Duty-free import entitlements will be restricted to only Customs duty: Govt

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Moscow-Kazan high-speed rail project going ahead
  • Fressnapf - automation boosts productivity
  • Mysteries remain about two Malaysian Triple Sevens
  • Rail operator invests in new generation railcars
  • New driver for Ford's commercial vehicle division
  • Mainfreight's results show revenue and ebita gains
  • Swissport builds on blockchain partnerships
  • Intermarine's parent and Zeaborn establish JV
  • ECSA welcomes new directive for port reception facilities
  • Hong Kong - Europe by rail
  • Railinc picks Smemoe for communications
  • Global airfreight markets up again in April
  • Mobile app for easing drivers' workload
  • HMM and Evergreen axing transatlantic services
  • IRU: Historic moment for China-Eurasia trade
  • Dnata handles new Egyptair Cargo service at DWC
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • BW LPG could benefit from discounted Dorian vessels
  • Lars Moller jailed for role in OW Bunker's collapse
  • Oldendorff joins Sustainable Shipping Initiative
  • Golden Ocean warns of higher-than-forecast fleet growth as scrap sales slow
  • KDB jumps on green bond bandwagon
  • Mahathir cancels Singapore rail link, renegotiates China project
  • Singapore joins International Association of Lighthouse Authorities council
  • Benelux Overseas sells LPG carrier pair as India scrap prices firm
  • HMM to withdraw from trans-Atlantic route, no tie-up with ZIM
  • No let-up in China's nickel ore imports

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Box lines make waves on the transatlantic as they cancel services to cut costs
  • Canadian Pacific train operators walk out as deal is reached with signal workers
  • Carriers' new bunker surcharges spark anger among shippers and 3PLs
  • Air freight market holding a steady course, but fuel hikes start to bite
  • US LTL specialist SaaS Transport latest stop on WiseTech Global buying spree
  • Transparency18: a barrage of new hi-tech remedies for transport headaches
  • Change or pay up: UPS aims to modify shipper behaviour
  • JD.com unveils its self-driving 'truck'

Marine Logweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • LEG carriers with first ME-GIE engines rack up 10,000 operating hours
  • Austal launches first Guardian class Pacific Patrol Boat
  • GasLog orders 180,000 cu.m LNG carrier at Samsung
  • BMT Nigel Gee and superyacht builder form new naval architect JV
  • De Hoop tug sextet set to go to work in Caspian
  • LDA Service Operation Vessel showcases range of ABB solutions
  • BW LPG makes all share offer to acquire Dorian LPG

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Capesize market needs higher iron ore volumes from Brazil, says Golden Ocean chief
    Brazilian iron ore volumes need to increase significantly from the nation's largest miner, Vale, if it is to meet its...
  • Aussies urge IMO overhaul
    The proposal puts matters of transparency, representation and the role of industry organisations on the table
  • GasLog orders LNG newbuild after clinching second Centrica charter
    New 180,000 cu m vessel is one of three uncommitted newbuildings that may serve seven-year contract for UK charterer
  • NordLB seeking to offload $3bn of non-performing shipping loans
    German regional lender announces reduced profit for first quarter
  • Vietnam to restrict containerised waste imports due to congestion
    Backlogs are affecting port operations and those of shipping lines and their customers
  • Posidonia 2018: Celebrate Greek shipping with in-depth coverage
    Lloyd's List has held a series of debates under the banner The Three Elements of Efficiency - it is a...
  • Former OW Bunker manager jailed for 18 months
    OW Singapore subsidiary manager Lars Moller was handed the prison term for a breach in granting a $125.1m credit to...
  • Betting on bulk... up to a point
    Domination of China may muscle out independent shipping from third nations, Greek shipping stalwart Lou Kollakis warns
  • When less means more
    An extensive reshuffle is taking place in Greek shipping, with the emergence of fewer but larger companies operating bigger fleets
  • Taking control of the 2020 sulphur cap: the owners' view
    Star Bulk, the Tsakos Group and GasLog open up to Lloyd's List about their preparations for the 2020 sulphur cap
  • Golden Ocean pays dividend on continued profit
    Oslo-based dry bulk owner reports first-quarter net profit of $16.7m versus a $17.9m loss a year earlier
  • BW LPG posts losses amid depressed spot rates
    Update: Chief executive Marin Ackermann defends $1.1bn offer to buy Dorian LPG that would create a mega fleet rarely seen...
  • Growing demand for electric vehicles is good news for shipping
    The West Coast South America to Far East trade can look forward to attracting premium freight rates
  • Markets have evolved, says Euroseas' Aristides Pittas
    Offering investors pure shipping plays is the foundation for higher stock valuations, says head of Euroseas
  • Middle East crude exports face losing out in US-China trade tension thaw
    China's imports of crude oil and LNG are poised to grow amid growing domestic demand and diversifying import sources is...
  • GAC signs ONE agency contract for Australia
    Under the agreement, GAC will provide agency and husbandry services for about 210 calls annually
  • Polaris very large ore carrier disabled after engine room fire
    The fire has been extinguished with no injuries reported
  • BW and Dorian tie-up is litmus test for consolidation
    BW LPG has offered 2.05 BW LPG shares for each Dorian share in a deal with $1.1bn enterprise value. The...
  • Safe Bulkers posts higher than expected first-quarter profit
    Owner of 40 bulkers aims to continue deleveraging as revenues climb

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Roadcheck focus on ELDs to trim US truck capacity further
  • Hapag-Lloyd sets Asia-Europe fuel surcharge, peak season fees
  • CP reaches deal with Teamsters Canada, ending strike
  • Austin, Texas shippers get the most out of limited air cargo service
  • Canada container growth demands more infrastructure, innovation
  • India dockworker union, port deal averts nationwide strike
  • US truckers, shippers frustrated with chassis splits, shortages

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Safe Bulkers earnings outlook given boost
    Analysts upgrade EPS forecast for Polys Hajioannou-controlled company after it attains higher-than-expected rates.
  • Nordic American confirms suezmax disposals
    Suezmax specialist says it prioritise dividend payments as it has before and 'optimistic views' on tankers.
  • Inchcape fraud case a long-fought battle predating 'Fat Leonard' scandal
    London-listed maritime services company says the settlement does not mean wrongdoing, but lawsuit alleges widespread practice of overbilling
  • Van Oord plants its wind flag in Taiwan for first time
    Shipowner named preferred contractor by Germany's WPD for offshore wind project.
  • Economou readies for Oslo offshore listing
    New entity seeking to raise $175m in equity as part of transaction to buy two Ocean Rig rigs.
  • Buttery mum on reports of bulker buy
    Taylor Maritime tipped to have added a handysize vessel to its fleet.
  • Mermaid to scrap two old barges
    Singaporean offshore vessel operator will offload its 5,309-dwt MTR-1 (built 1978) and a 7,989-dwt MTR-2 (built 1981).
  • BW LPG and Dorian LPG shares shoot up
    Two giant VLGC owners see stocks climb on back of takeover offer.
  • Diana Containerships gets post-panamax pay raise
    New York-listed boxship owner lets out 6,494-teu Rotterdam (built 2008) at higher rate.
  • Grindrod fails in HMM piracy claim
    Charterer loses appeal after bulker master refused to sail to Africa due to security fears.
  • Havila Shipping to sell another PSV
    Norwegian OSV owner continues to offload non-core tonnage.
  • Luck smiles on Norwegian Hull Club
    An absence of large and medium-size claims through the first quarter has led to the Norwegian Hull Club turning in the best underwriting performance for many years. The two key underwriting measures were particularly favourable with the loss ratio just 53%, while the combined ratio was 66%. The loss ratio means that net claims at the Bergen-based mutual ran to little more than half the net premi
  • Topaz sells four laid-up OSVs
    Dubai owner offloads elderly ships as profit stays stable.
  • GasLog newbuilding set for seven-year Centrica deal
    Shipowner clocks up new order at same time as boosting its orderbook.
  • Vitol inks debut VLCC order as first trader to target sector
    Order at Hyundai Heavy comes at a time rates are depressed but prices are rising.
  • Rokke's Akastor takes $75m Odfjell Drilling stake
    Tycoon's OSV company provides financing for rig purchase.
  • Bolero, NR team up on digital bills of lading
    UK and Singapore players say electronic platform offers efficiency savings.
  • Nautilus calls for $50 rise in minimum crew wage
    Union to argue at ILO that time has come for pay hike.
  • ASM tanker runs aground in Canada
    No pollution reported as Chem Norma gets stuck in St Lawrence Seaway.
  • Golden Ocean nets $120m loan as panamax sale confirmed
    Refinancing comes alongside a vessel sale and a second successive quarterly dividend.
  • Nord/LB to take further shipping hits
    German lender warns of more provisions this year; offloads another $580m of loans.
  • Dorian takeover battle could reignite Fredriksen duel
    DNB Markets suggests BW Group could face a familiar adversary as it looks for latest VLGC consolidation move.
  • BW Offshore back in the black
    FPSO owner drives up earnings and revenue in first quarter.
  • Oldendorff Carriers joins Sustainable Shipping Initiative
    German bulker owner latest to back charity aiming for sustainable shipping by 2040.
  • BW LPG falls to loss as spot rates drop
    Singapore VLGC owner reveals red ink for first quarter as it pursues Dorian LPG takeover.
  • Asian liner firms jump on surcharge bandwagon
    Bengal Tiger Line and Samudera say new charges will come into force from Friday.
  • Korean shipbuilding regions to get government support
    Five key areas set to benefit from financial and tax incentives, says minister.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Executive Moves: CSX and Loadsmart
    CSX Corporation announced Wednesday that James Schwichtenberg has been named vice president and chief safety officer, effective immediately...
  • Ports America names former Chesapeake head CEO
    Ports America Group Inc. has appointed Mark Montgomery as its new president and chief executive officer. A more than 30-year veteran of th...
  • NEWS FLASH: CP strike ends after deal reached with Teamsters
    Canadian Pacific said it reached a tentative four-year agreement with CP conductors and locomotive engineers and a five-year agreement with...
  • Bunker surcharges raise shippers' ire
    Emergency bunker surcharges announced by several leading liner shipping companies in reaction to rising fuel costs have drawn sharp critici...
  • Senate Finance seeks information from shippers on counterfeits
    Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and ranking member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Wednesday sent letters to shipping companie...
  • Q1 U.S. GDP estimate gets downgrade
    United States gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2.2 percent i...
  • AASHTO leader retiring at end of year
    Frederick G. "Bud" Wright, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), has annou...
  • Bunker surcharges raise shippers' ire
    Emergency bunker surcharges announced by several leading liner shipping companies in reaction to rising fuel costs have drawn sharp critici...
  • Are shippers getting their fair share?
    The European Shippers Council is asking its members if a fair share of the benefits that container shipping companies gain from participati...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Oil rebound lifts ICE July Brent back over $77/b
    Market recovers from sudden plunge over past three days.
  • Total has 60 days to negotiate Iran sanctions waiver for South Pars: Zanganeh
  • Bunker fuel in stricken Houston ships contains phenolic compounds: VPS
    More than 30 ships tested contained compounds.
  • European bunker volumes to West Africa down on slack buying interest
  • REFINERY NEWS: Lukoil starts bitumen production at Perm refinery
  • Asian fuel oil premiums over Europe touch 7-month high but arb remains shut
  • Europe HSFO market to tighten in June on on-spec bunker issues: traders
  • Istanbul bunkering not seen affected by Bosporus closure Sat: sources
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on concerns over possible OPEC-led output rise
    "Oil offered little to support after being hit down last week on expectations over a ramping up of output from OPEC and co.," IG market strategist said.
  • Distillates from US to Europe in June already at 760,000 mt: Platts cFlow
    The US Gulf Coast diesel market has weakened over the last three weeks.

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In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
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
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
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