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October 1, 2019
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • APL bags 'Excellence in Environmental Management Award' in Houston
  • COSCO Shipping Lines & Dell join hands for strategic cooperation
  • GAC opens in Ireland
  • Höegh Autoliners increases frequency to Australia
  • MOL Group successfully develops car carrier allocation/loading plan with fundamental technologies of AI
  • MSC Thailand presented bestcontainer line award by shippers
  • Indian tanners eye American market after high tariff on Chinese products
  • Global standardisation increases container terminal efficiency & safety at APM Terminals
  • Port of Antwerp maintains a stable ecological footprint while continuing to grow
  • How customised warehousing & logistics is adding value to modern manufacturing
  • On Drivers' Day, DHL SmarTrucking salutes its drivers & reiterates commitment to improving their lives
  • PMO calls a meeting of Secretaries to discuss draft National Logistics Policy
  • WCO research paper analyses current situation surrounding Free Zones
  • Central govt imposes stock limit on traders, bans export of onions
  • India among top 20 'improvers' in World Bank's ease of doing business index

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Direct train link between Zeebrugge and Duisburg
  • Special air freight sets off from Ukraine
  • Traxens joins forces with ITP/ITPL
  • European Food Network gains strength in Scandinavia
  • New heads for HES International
  • IRclass inaugurates branch in Doha
  • High-speed hub in Nashville expanded
  • Bombardier: Brigitte Zypries joins supervisory board
  • Company-owned semitrailer delivers fuel
  • Clarksons downbeat over maritime development
  • Kale lends Kenyan freight forwarder a helping hand
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Arpin Group promotes Slawomir Mitak
  • Barcelona: port's rail control centre goes ahead
  • New branch in Wolfurt
  • New month, new challenge
  • New super vessels for P & O Ferries

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • Low take-up forces shipping cryptocurrency teu token out of circulation
  • Air freight volumes still experiencing turbulence as trade wars simmer
  • A chill settles over perishables shippers as reefer shortage persists
  • Steady as she goes for Asia-east coast South America container trade rates
  • Ambitious SpiceXpress set to expand operations with additional freighter
  • Angus Frew to stand down as BIMCO secretary general
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - here is the 'management structure of regional functions' in APAC
  • On the wires: The 300cubits blockchain demise - who is next?

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • VIDEO: NYK claims a world first in autonomous ship operation
    Japan's NYK Line has conducted what it says is the world's first Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) trial to be performed in accordance with the IMO's interim guidelines such trials. NYK's goal
  • Bourbon Rhode: Body recovered
    Bourbon Offshore said today that the body of one of the crew members aboard its tug supply vessel Bourbon Rhode had been located and recovered. The Bourbon Rhode, with 14 crew on
  • Port Authority of Jamaica orders Damen utility vessel
    Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract to supply the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJAM) with a Utility Vessel 3911 that will be used for buoy-laying and maintenance support operations. The UV
  • Teekay's Yamal LNG activities hit by OFAC's COSCO sanctions
    The Teekay Group has postponed an investor and analyst meeting set for tomorrow in order to 'fully focus on avoiding undue disruption to Teekay LNG's business from certain complex issues that have
  • Delivery of newbuild box ship delayed
    Iceland based operator Eimskip reports that it faces a delay in the delivery of the first of two 2,150 TEU container vessels - Bruarfoss and Dettifoss - it has under construction in
  • BIMCO proposes limits on ships' power
    A proposal submitted to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by BIMCO would regulate the propulsion power of ships in order to sustain the greenhouse gas emissions savings already achieved through slower steaming.

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • From the News Desk: Sanctions shockwaves create volatility, but also opportunity
    Last week's US sanctions on two Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation subsidiaries sent shockwaves through the market, triggering tightened supply and...
  • Shipping industry moves to mitigate sanctions risks
    Last week the tanker market was thrown into chaos as oil traders sought alternative ships and insurers withdrew cover because...
  • BIMCO proposes regulating ship power to curb emissions
    The shipping association suggests limits on power, which are based on average speed, to help curb emissions in the short...
  • Carriers tame volatility on South America trade
    Economic woes in South America have not stopped carriers maintaining pricing leverage on the Asia-South America east coast trade
  • European shipowners push back against calls for EU regulation of shipping
    Ecsa warns administrative burden would hurt small and medium-sized shipowners particularly
  • Maran's first FSRU goes to Excelerate
    The 173,400 cu m unit is equal in capacity to the 2014-built Experience, the largest of Excelerate's existing fleet of...
  • Piraeus posts higher first-half earnings
    Investment plan has received initial approval from the Greek government, but a final announcement has yet to be made
  • Gard confirms cover for Ulsan explosion ships
    Club says vessels Stolt Groenland and Bow Dalian are entered for P&I cover and have H&M insurance at Gard
  • Teekay tanker joint venture 'blocked' by sanctions on Cosco units
    Teekay assesses impact of sanctions on the $2.1bn fleet of ice-breaking LNG carriers it co-owns with China LNG
  • Kjaedegaard takes advisory role at digital services specialist
    After focusing on ships and ports for most of his career, Jesper Kjaedegaard is taking on a role in the...
  • Globus Maritime posts heavier second-quarter loss
    Globus cites 'severe pressure' in the market resulting from trade war concerns and disruptions to the iron ore trade
  • Blockchain pioneer suspends operations
    Regulatory uncertainty as well as a failed partnership with INTTRA put paid to TEU token system
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: The Interview: Xu Lirong | Cosco caught offguard in Huawei headwinds | The Lloyd's List Podcast |...
  • Fire on two tankers in Ulsan injures 18
    The fire has been put out, but authorities cautioned there are petrochemicals on board and are still assessing when it...
  • Eleven crew missing after Bourbon tug sinks in Atlantic
    Five commercial vessels, several aircraft and the French navy's surveillance frigate along with an accompanying helicopter, are involved in the...
  • Sanctions spark short-term bullishness for VLCCs
    Very large crude carriers could benefit from replacement demand, although the recent spike in freight rates may melt away in...
  • CMA CGM appoints head of security
    The French group's new head of security had been the chief negotiator when the luxury cruise yacht Le Ponant, which...
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation shares plunge as trading resumes
    Tanker markets have been rocked in recent days by uncertainty concerning the fallout from the sanctions because CSET has not...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • YRC Freight expands rail reach with container buy
  • Dynamic ocean pricing to change spot-contract mix
  • JAXPORT gets $35.3 million toward dredging
  • Cryptocurrency for container shipping strikes out
  • DP World deepens India integrator push with multimodal hub
  • Chittagong bars Cosco ships due to customs license issue
  • Greater East Coast connectivity threatens smaller US ports
  • YRC's Reddaway Teamsters approve two-year contract

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • US transportation department rallies behind Chao
    In a letter, the Department of Transportation denies all the allegations made against Chao
  • Sanctions bite Teekay LNG, while lifting Teekay Tankers
    Teekay cancels investor day, says it is working to resolve the issues around its Yamal LNG joint venture
  • Tanker earnings surge again as Cosco fallout continues
    With Chinese tanker giant effectively out of trading, crude and product tanker segments are enjoying broad gains
  • Royal Caribbean sues agent for failing to pay subcontractor
    Azamara is the cruise giant's "up-market" brand "for discerning travelers"
  • Pareto hungry for more as offshore brokers join
    UK operation boosted by hires from DEME and Prosafe
  • Links emerge between blacklisted Chinese companies and vessels in Iran trade
    Six companies censured are all connected to each other - and to two sanctions-busting ships
  • Baltic Exchange regatta proves far from plain sailing for novices
    The invitation from the Baltic Exchange Sailing Association (BESA) looked tempting. "If you have never sailed, don't be daunted. This is a perfect chance to try it out!" it said. So, sailing novices from the Young Baltic Association (YBA) headed to the Isle of Wight, off England's south coast, to compete for the Finn Trophy in one of the City of London's premier regattas. However, testing condi
  • Bimco leads crusade for ship-propulsion limits at IMO
    Shipowners' organisation suggests formula to lock in emissions reductions achieved by slow-steaming.
  • Clarksons bets on LNG as 30% of world fleet now 'eco'
    Acceleration of LNG-fuelled vessel orders looks likely, Stephen Gordon says.
  • Thomas Miller expands in Japan
    New company set up in Tokyo and Imabari to support UK P&I Club
  • Spark Commodities joins the party on LNG freight swaps
    New kid on the block makes a start with first deal concluded against one of its route assessments
  • Eight stowaways found in ship's engine room
    Albanians taken off Amasus vessel by armed police in France.
  • Fourth industrial revolution no threat to shipping employment
    New roles will be required by technological change already underway in shipping
  • PIL retrofitting 30% of fleet with scrubbers
    Singapore line's vessels will switch to LSFO where open-loop systems are banned.
  • Signs suggest charter rates for large boxships may have peaked
    Analyst believes market will rebalance in the new year, with rates for larger boxships returning to 'normal'
  • Cryo Shipping enters race for first hydrogen bunker ship
    Norwegian newcomer working with Norled to supply sustainable fuel.
  • Teekay eyes first western green bond issue for newbuilds as capital hunt steps up
    Shuttle tanker arm going out on the road to drum up interest for $150m sale
  • Norwegian insurers burned by Stolt tanker blast
    Insurance cover for tankers Stolt Groenland and Bow Dalian is mainly with Gard
  • Evangelos Pistiolis books MR trio at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
    Greek shipowner raises IMO 2020 wager with order for scrubber-fitted newbuildings
  • Excelerate Energy takes on Maran Gas Maritime's FSRU
    John Angelicoussis finally finds a solution for the company's first speculatively-ordered regas unit
  • Wilson Europe questions 'pack mentality' among P&I clubs in seeking rate rises
    P&I executives have given strong hints they are keen to impose general increases as profits falter, despite International Group free reserves estimated at $5.3bn
  • Tufton Oceanic splashes $20m on crude tanker
    UK owner is quick to spend proceeds of latest share issue.
  • Shaft generator damage delays Eimskip newbuilding
    Replacement kit will have to be built and installed on vessel under construction in China.
  • Stena Impero 'in good condition' as it reaches Dubai
    Stena Bulk CEO Erik Hanell says crew in good spirits after Iranian ordeal.
  • Maersk pools to feature scrubber and non-scrubber tankers
    Danish shipowner says at least 20 ships across its various pools will use scrubbers
  • Cosco's tanker unit plunges on US sanctions as shares resume trading
    The collapse in CSET stock price wipes out $760m in shareholders' value in Hong Kong

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • Competition watchdog growls at world's biggest coal port
    Rod Sims, the chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, has barked at the many monopolists inhabiting Australia, including the world's biggest coal export...
  • U.S. Xpress amends credit agreement
    U.S. Xpress announced that it has amended its credit facility to provide the company with a little more flexibility on its financial covenants as an...
  • U.S. DOT's Chao refutes ethics violations
    Calls allegations she used her position to benefit family's shipping business "false".
  • Forever 21 Canada's bankruptcy filings reveal transport partners
    As retailer prepares to close all 44 Canadian stories, court documents reveal transportation, logistics and customs providers that stand to lose business.
  • Via, on-demand mobility app, rethinks public transit in Birmingham and Atlanta's Buckhead
    Imagine if Uber and public transit had a baby.
  • YRC Freight onboards 600 branded intermodal containers with BNSF's help
    The company is following through on a pledge to acquire 1,000 branded intermodal containers by the end of 2020.
  • Roadrunner downsizes dry van business, announces closures of five terminals, mass layoffs at five other locations
    Truck drivers and employees for Rich Logistics, which is owned by Roadrunner Transportation Systems, were notified by letter on September 30 from the company's president...
  • USPS investigating drone delivery options
    Agency envisions using trucks as launch point for last-mile customers.
  • Drayage Update - Port of Savannah is poised to take on Los Angeles and Long Beach
    Market expert Henry Byers sits down with FreightWavesTV anchor Emily Szink to talk about how the Port of Savannah is aggressively expanding its operations. In...
  • Know before you go: The impact of seeing wait times before accepting loads
    Surging wait times can threaten a carrier's bottom line. KeepTruckin has set out to change that.
  • Today's pick-up: A nickel for your thoughts; car-haulers cry the capacity-shortage blues
    A shortage of nickel may stall EV battery production' car haulers cry the driver shortage blues; where will the value-added warehouse jobs come from?
  • More states and groups voice opinions about Washington state's crude-by-rail law
    The federal agency on hazardous materials transport has received over 4,000 comments about the law.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/30
    Last week in Trucking Freight Futures: A tale of three regions!
  • Blackstone puts money where mouth is by dropping $5.9 billion for Colony Industrial's last-mile logistics network
    Blackstone puts money where mouth is by buying US last-mile assets of Colony Industrial
  • Aigle Azur flies into history books
    After two unsuccessful bidding rounds, France's second largest airline has entered liquidation
  • Maritime blockchain platform 300cubits shuts down due to lack of traction
    Hong Kong-based 300cubits is suspending its platform after it failed to generate sustained interest within the maritime logistics space due to issues with interoperability and...
  • Keeping your connected vehicle safe from software hackers
    Connected vehicles usher in high levels of complexity due to increasing functionalities, and it is vital for software security to take stock of the situation...
  • Volvo Trucks boss Peter Voorhoeve talks market share and autonomous projects
    Peter Voorhoeve recently passed his first anniversary as president of Volvo Trucks North America after five years running Volvo Group's (OTC: VLVLY) Australian operations. During...
  • Strengthening Typhoon Mitag threatens giant box terminals in Taiwan, China, South Korea, Japan
    Northern Asia is again in the cross-hairs of an extreme weather event as Typhoon Mitag bears down on some of the busiest box ports in...
  • Chemical tanker explosion sends fireball roaring into sky (warning: graphic video and images)
    A massive explosion aboard a chemical tanker blew a fireball and mushroom cloud into the sky over the weekend at the Port of Ulsan, South...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • Fuel oil paper market sees high volatility ahead of IMO 2020
    Uncertainty ahead of the lower sulfur cap regulation led to strong volatility in the derivatives markets for contracts linked to the 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges.
  • Shippers set for IMO 2020 supply complications
    The shipping industry is queuing up for getting scrubbers installed, while the majority are preparing for using low sulfur fuel oil and marine gasoil.
  • Asian naphtha, LPG set to firm on Middle East tightness; gasoline stabilizes
    Amid the region's supply jitters and strong FOB AG spot premiums, buyers are worried about inflated term premiums.
  • Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% premium to 380 CST HSFO weakens on ample supply
    "Those traders who have enough storage capacity is fine, but those who don't, have to sell their stocks quickly," a trader said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
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.
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