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December 2, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe up 9.1pc to US$766/TEU, USWC up 19pc at $1,229/FEU
  • US 'incredibly assertive', compelling all to enforce Iran sanctions: ICS
  • Regular container service to start from Wuhan to Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya
  • China trade contracts in August but worst yet to come, say economists
  • Russia's Rosatom to start Arctic container shipping with US$7 billion
  • COSCO SHIPPING moves up in the world from fourth to third place
  • Belt and Road: Qingdao port buys 33pc of Cosco's Abu Dhabi CT
  • Malta docks 20,954-TEU Maltese-flagged CMA CGM Jean Mermoz
  • Kalmar to develop electric reachstacker and heavy forklift
  • Biggest hydrogen-powered fuel cell enters approval phase
  • Boeing studies new ways to improve efficiency of its 767 freighter
  • India's SpiceJet, Bahrain's Gulf Air work to expand air freight volume
  • Kuwait's aviation regulator study predicts air freight will grow rapidly

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2019
  • AMTOI's North Region Chapter holds conference on multimodalism in Delhi
  • Bahri recognised twice at Arab Best Awards
  • Global sulphur cap compliant fuel oil already available on west coast of India: Minister
  • India's accession seen bringing ship recycling convention a step closer to coming into force
  • Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019 introduced in Lok Sabha
  • Oil spill mock drill exercise conducted at JNPT North Anchorage
  • Roadmap in place to boost port capacity to 3,300+ mtpa by 2025
  • Compulsory implementation of FASTags now from Dec. 15
  • Faceless assessment of cargo planned
  • Ministry of Railways further liberalises General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme
  • CCI approves acquisition of 37.40 pc of the paid-up share capital & joint control of Adani Gas by Total Holdings
  • Foreign exchange reserves continue upward march
  • Govt to bring tax refund scheme for exporters before Cabinet & notify it soon, says Piyush Goyal
  • India seeking review of FTAs with ASEAN & Japan, says Piyush Goyal
  • India's crude steel production down in Oct.
  • Industry expects more bold reform & other measures
  • Less sugar production projected
  • Multi-country, multi-disciplinary operation targets illicit financial flows & money laundering

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fast route between Moskow and Zibo launched
  • Multi-voltage installation for locomotive workshop
  • Arkas Line and Cnan Med join forces
  • Unitax expands its capacities
  • Time Matters is preferred supplier for Bosch
  • Emirates to increase Dhaka cargo capacity
  • East Midlands Gateway terminal on track for completion
  • Goodman offers logistics space in LA
  • Agnes Heftberger joins DVF's presiding board
  • K Line to manage offshore LNG-Bunkering in Singapore
  • Iberia to add IAD
  • Transuniverse Forwarding wins third Nitto award
  • Scannell Properties buys first real estate in Germany
  • Best practices for safety in container handling
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New semitrailer saves money
  • Caribbean focuses on peak season

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • Carriers unveil rate hikes and surcharges ahead of CNY cargo rush
  • Another step to becoming 'a global integrator': Maersk in 4PL contract with Syngenta
  • As major lines move in on intra-Asia trades, regional carriers feel the pressure
  • Hawaiian Airlines Cargo builds in a holding pattern as it gets closer to JAL
  • Tiaca's brave new sustainable air cargo world... but will supply chain partners support?
  • Black Friday: a logistical nightmare that's bad for the environment
  • M&A radar: 3 targets for DSV Panalpina... why not 30? But only one stands out
  • Supply chain radar: Expeditors answers your questions. We translate, but you can thank the SEC

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • USACE completes Overton Lock and Dam dewatering
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has completed the dewatering of the John H. Overton Lock and Dam, located on the Red River, in Alexandria, La, at river mile
  • K Line to manage Singapore LNG bunkering vessel
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) has signed a ship management agreement covering the 7,500 cu.m LNG bunkering vessel under construction for Singapore's FueLNG Pte Ltd., which will operate the vessel and
  • Mobile ballast water treatment system available in Port of Hamburg
    German maritime waste specialist Jongen GmbH has taken delivery of a Damen InvaSave 300 mobile ballast water treatment system. Jongen provides waste oil, waste water, and the waste removal services for maritime
  • Wight Shipyard to build four ferries for Malta
    U.K. shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co. is continuing its success in the ferry sector, securing an order for four vessels for Malta's Captain Morgan Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of Fortina Investments Ltd. The
  • CMS offers solution for low-sulfur fuel engine starting problems
    CSSC Marine Service Co (CMS), the equipment service subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), is offering a retrofit solution for engine starting problems that may occur with less viscous low-sulfur fuels.

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • From the News Desk: Grey outlook and Christmas jeer
    Our regular round-up of the stories behind the headlines this week eyes up plenty of dark clouds on the horizon...
  • Perception is a key element in the autonomous discussion
    Several studies of the benefits of autonomous transportation have concluded that it is not enough to argue that controlling cost...
  • Nordic ports join forces in sustainable transport drive
    Port operators seek to share best practice in meeting UN sustainable development goals
  • Ports and terminals call for block exemption clarity
    The European Union framework is no longer up to the job, given the ever-increasing market concentration. Critics want to know...
  • China Merchants sells two VLCCs to Advantage Tankers
    Delivery of the ships is scheduled for early or middle December this year
  • South African operator rejects criticism of LNG
    The owner of South Africa's first LNG bunkering terminal has called into question the motives of those in the shipping...
  • Price spikes and delivery delays seen in Singapore ahead of IMO 2020
    There is confusion in the market as some tankers are loaded with LSFO at anchorages waiting on IMO 2020 arbitrage...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The outlook for 2020 and beyond
    This week, we're crunching the numbers and offering up a market forecast with Lloyd's List Intelligence's analytical oracle Christopher Pålsson...
  • UK maritime sector could benefit from OECD tax reforms
    Lord Mountevans highlighted some progress in the area of finance that was singled out as the one weak spot in...
  • Shipowners' Club seeks 5% rate rise
    'The board has applied a 5% general increase in premiums for all covers for 2020. This will be inclusive of any...
  • Ocean freight contract rates rise in November
    In what will offer a glimmer of hope for container lines, contract rates have moved in a positive direction this...
  • MPC Container Ships forecasts greater stability in charter market
    Despite a weak third quarter, boxship fleet owner says removal of tonnage from market and low supply growth will support...
  • Global trade continues to lose momentum
    Germany, China and the US all see contractions amid stagnating global economy
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping used to police sanctions, forum hears | Investor shuns Qatar newbuilding investment on governance concerns |...
  • The Interview: Tom Crowley
    The head of the US marine solutions, energy and logistics company Crowley Maritime says it shines most brightly when there's...
  • Drilling activities for shallow water jack-ups seen stronger in Malaysian market
    Velesto, on the other hand, expects rig utilisation rate to remain high in 2020 and expects to benefit from the...
  • CDB Leasing strikes $269m financing deal for two MSC boxships
    Chinese lessor will charter the pair to MSC-affiliated Conglomerate Maritime for 12 years

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • East-west spot rates rebound ahead of low-sulfur fuel surcharges
  • India's surcharge review threatens to squeeze container lines

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • Shipowners face delays, higher costs for bunkering in Singapore pre-IMO 2020
    With bunker suppliers in need to clean tanks for new compliant fuel, shipowners are having a tougher time in getting prompt delivery of marine fuel
  • Tsuneishi forecasts newbuild promise - or a boom - in 2020
    Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co aims to secure about 50 newbuildings each year, based on the shipbuilding capacities at its three yards - its main facility in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) in the Philippines and Tsuneishi Zhoushan Shipbuilding in China. Company president Kenji Kawano has been candid about the group's performance so far this year, saying it had achie
  • Overseas presence gives Tsuneishi Shipbuilding scope to compete
    Hiroshima-based 'Tsuneishi factory' plays a critical role in research and development, training and vessel design for its satellite yards in China and the Philippines
  • Tanker owners need not lose sleep over extended Opec cut
    Rising supply from producers in the Atlantic basin means overall tonne-mile demand for crude tankers can hold firm in 2020
  • Cargo Day raises a record $1m for Mercy Ships
    Owners, charterers, brokers and traders dig deep in annual fund-raiser for medical charity
  • Imabari Shipbuilding and JMU to forge Japan yard mega-merger
    Share acquisition will signal start of part of new business pact between the two Japanese giants
  • Bimco: VLCC deliveries hit 'staggering' 43-year high
    Shipowners' organisation says 1976 was the last time big tanker fleet growth outstripped current levels - and it doesn't believe the hype about rates
  • Eimskip axes 55 workers and closes two offices
    Icelandic container line says cost-cutting measures having an effect on bottom line
  • NYK Line inks sustainability loan for $456m as UECC scores green finance
    Japanese owner says interest rate can be adjusted depending on social responsibility performance
  • Alios Bulkers moves into kamsarmax segment
    S Livanos-controlled Alios Bulkers has quietly moved into the kamsarmax bulker segment. The company has added the 81,000-dwt Atlantic Samurai (built 2019) and the 82,000-dwt Sanoyas-built Aquila Ocean (built 2018) to its website. The Greek shipowner's addition of the two Japanese-built vessels has not been reported. The Aquila Ocean is reportedly linked to Japanese lender Orix Corp and the At
  • Industry welcomes India's ratification of Hong Kong Convention
    India has formally acceded to the IMO Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) Indian cabinet approves Hong Kong Convention ratification India on way to join Hong Kong Convention, official says Gopal Krishna, secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Shipping, and Amitabh Kumar, India's director-general of shipping, deposited th
  • Singapore commission questions HHI-DSME merger plan
    Competition authority flags up fears focused on LNG carrier construction
  • AP Moller-Maersk wields axe with at least 100 jobs cut
    Hamburg Sud bears the brunt of staff cuts as Danish giant seeks efficiencies
  • Solstad sells DESS stake to Fredriksen as loss hits $109m
    Norwegian owner cuts debt in deal to pull out of well boat joint venture as financing talks continue
  • Jan De Nul secures green financing for new installation ship
    Belgian owner taps five-bank syndicate to fund powerful vessel ordered at CMHI Haimen
  • Cleaves revises tanker asset prices up again in 'peak' market
    Resale values have risen again due to strong fundamentals, analyst says
  • K Line rolls out alcohol-detecting app for crew
    Japanese owner cracking down on booze consumption with new kit
  • Fledgling Turkish outfit grows with Maersk tanker buy
    Newly created Turkish company Tankmarine Ship Management has notched up its first major ship acquisition, snapping up one of several tankers sold by Danish shipping giant Maersk Tankers. Clients of Istanbul-based Tankmarine have emerged as the new owners of the 37,200-dwt Maersk Erin (built 2004), which was reported sold in September for $9.35m. Some market sources believed at the time the Maers
  • Eastmed offloads oldest ship to growing Ukraine buyer
    Greece's Eastern Mediterranean Maritime (Eastmed) has sold its oldest and smallest bulker to a steadily growing Ukrainian handymax specialist. The 45,500-dwt handymax Glyfada (built 1995) fetched more than $4m in a sale in late November, several brokers reported. The ship, constructed by Tsuneishi Group's Tadotsu Shipbuilding, was by far the oldest unit in Thanassis Martinos-led Eastmed's mixed f
  • MPCC fixes 90% of scrubber-fitted ships on savings-sharing deals
    Oslo-listed boxship owner is well on the way to positioning the fleet for IMO 2020 deadline
  • Damen secures Timorese ropax order
    Timor-Leste government signs newbuilding deal with Dutch shipbuilder
  • Hunter needs no new equity as VLCCs start working
    Norwegian tanker group posts loss of $1.58m due to cancelled bank financing
  • CMV confirms purchase of Carnival Corp cruise duo
    UK-based cruise operator says it has bought both ships that were reported sold earlier this week
  • Icon Offshore sees losses halved compared to a year ago
    Malaysia's largest OSV firm has seen vessel utilization improve to 57.5% over last six months
  • Maersk Growth invests in Danish IoT start-up Onomondo
    Technology will improve ability to connect devices such as cranes, trucks, vessels and containers, says liner giant
  • Seven Islands buying spree extends to oldest Eletson, Ancora tankers
    Indian company's IMO 2020 product tanker play reaches $90m mark as it purchases two more units from Greeks
  • Gard creates London-based chief underwriting officer post
    P&I club said move reflects the importance of UK capital's place in insurance market

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • Down Under Trucking: hugely taxing time for truckers
    In this week's round-up of trucking stories from around Australia: truckers slugged by box terminal operators; truckers slugged by tax hikes; truckers slugged by safety...
  • Outbound tender rejections continue to climb through Thanksgiving
    This is the first time outbound tender rejections have remained above 6% for consecutive weeks since March 2019.
  • Daimler to lay off at least 10,000 workers worldwide
    Daimler AG announced that it has reached an agreement with employee representatives to trim its workforce by at least 10,000 workers.
  • Parking apps boost safety, productivity for female truckers
    Ellen Voie, the CEO of Women in Trucking, spoke on the issues that female truckers in particular face when they are looking for parking spots.
  • Today's Pickup: Portland considers 'risk bonds' against companies that operate fossil fuel plants
    Owners would have to prepay for estimated fuel spill cleanup costs.
  • Commentary: Amtrak vs. freight railroads. Shippers, you are impacted!
    Shippers need to take heed of the Congressional push to allow Amtrak to sue freight railroads over on-time performance.
  • Ontruck's strategic acquisition of Briver will help triple its revenue in 2019
    Spanish road freight startup Ontruck has acquired digital freight forwarding platform Briver, in an attempt to consolidate its market position in the Spanish region of...

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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