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December 5, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Crude price falls as Trump signals long wait for US-China trade deal
  • Ningbo port little affected by trade war as it mostly deals with EU
  • Europe's luxury exporters to be hit by new proposed US tariffs
  • China's GDP may fall below 6pc in 2020: UBS Wealth Management
  • South Africa will still provide LNG despite environmental opposition
  • Dredging increases Hamburg container volumes 7pc over 9 months
  • Canadian National Railway announces post-strike recovery plan
  • Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port and KIZAD men stage road show in Brazil
  • London shipbrokers buy stake in Swedish green analytics data firm
  • World's biggest dual fuel use engine to power world's biggest ships
  • Wartsila & Silverstream to jointly offer ship air lubrication technology
  • Kanway Shipping: Always in pursuit of excellence to serve customersv
  • Globally airports report mixed air cargo results as volumes slide
  • Uganda Air urges government to pay US$10 million to repair planes
  • India's forwarders blast poor airport cargo turnaround times

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • Maersk's OceanPro continues accelerating innovation in the shipping & logistics industry through India-based technology start-ups
  • PIL enhances Redsea Gulf Service
  • Rodolphe Saadé calls for international coalition for the energy of tomorrow
  • Unifeeder's acquisition of Feedertech Group to facilitate better feedering & regional shortsea connectivity in Europe, Mediterranean, North Africa, Asia, Middle East & Indian Subcontinent
  • IPPTA reconstitutes its management committee
  • Indian economy will remain stable & continue to outperform its peers: S&P

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fresh premiere
  • Going east to expand
  • Two railways to transport bitumen across North America
  • More GDP certificates for Gefco
  • Tarros Portugal celebrates ten years
  • Total to deliver the LNG for CMA CGM's newbuilds
  • New joint cargo plans at Abu Dhabi airport
  • Infrarail: RIA showcases small companies
  • Pfenning Logistics expands services for automotive industry
  • Hong Kong's airport authority picks executive director
  • DFDS strengthens ro-ro link between Belgium and Sweden
  • Conversion of military airport raises questions
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More cranes for Liverpool
  • New member expands pallet network in UK
  • Pema joins TIP group
  • New president for Germany's railway industry
  • Four more airports to tackle wildlife trafficking

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • CMA CGM secures LNG bunkering at Marseilles, signing 10-year deal with Total
  • EC urged to listen to TAPA as cargo theft from trucks hits record levels
  • UPS major healthcare offensive aims to exploit current FedEx weakness
  • Shipowners and carriers count the cost of scrubber retrofit snarl-up
  • Shippers must think products not shipments, says FreightHub as it expands into China
  • Shipping line carbon calculators are 'useless' - there are 'no winners here'
  • Here's what happens to markets if US tariffs on China kick in next week
  • E-truck pioneer Rob Fowler takes the helm as CEO as Volta nears prototype
  • M&A radar: Private equity sniffing around Toll Global Express
  • Supply chain radar: DSV's Andersen steals limelight from DHL's Scharwath in air cargo gongs - fair?
  • On the wires: John Menzies needs more to close the credibility gap

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • Total's second LNG bunkering vessel will be based in Marseille
    Marseille, France, is set to emerge as a major LNG bunkering center. Yesterday, Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Marseille-headquartered CMA CGM Group, said that it had chosen the
  • Second Hurtigruten battery hybrid cruise ship will be delivered early
    Hurtigruten reports that its second hybrid battery powered expedition cruise ship MS Fridtjof Nansen will be completed earlier than expected. As a result, Hurtigruten is offering a series of shorter pre-inaugural voyages.
  • Cox Powertrain appoints new U.S.-based sales and customer support team
    U.K. headquartered Cox Powertrain Ltd. is about to start full production of its CXO300, claimed to be the the highest power density diesel outboard engine ever developed. Cox Powertrain is backed by
  • Jennifer Carpenter promoted to AWO President & CEO
    The American Waterways Operators reports that Jennifer Carpenter, its Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to the position of President & Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2020,
  • Pirates seize 19 crew members from tanker south of Nigeria
    According to the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Center, at 1810 UTC yesterday, armed pirates attacked and boarded an oil tanker underway, around 76 nm south of Bonny, Nigeria. Nineteen crew were
  • New Inmarsat service is aimed primarily at OSV operators
    Inmarsat will extend its service portfolio for customers with the launch of Fleet LTE, following an agreement with subsea fiber and offshore LTE network operator, Tampnet. The new service which is primarily
  • SCA names new Partners Committee officers
    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) reports that Rob Stuardi of American Equity Underwriters, Mobile, Ala., and Mark A. Haller of Tri-Tec Manufacturing in Kent, Wash., have been appointed as the new
  • BV grants AiP for Quadelprop LNG bunkering vessel
    Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has granted approval in principle to the innovative design for a highly-maneuverable 19,000 cu.m LNG bunkering vessel with a GTT membrane type tank - the Quadelprop. The

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • Salvage industry said to be in 'decline phase'
    'On the basis of the research I have done, I can definitely say the salvage industry is definitely in the...
  • Box shipping outlook remains challenging
    After an 'extremely dull' year, container carriers have little to look forward to in the new year, BIMCO says
  • The Interview: Hugo De Stoop
    Mr De Stoop leads one of the largest crude oil tanker companies in the world. Over the past couple of...
  • Unifeeder buys majority stake in Feedertech Group
    Unifeeder steps out of European base for Singapore acquisition
  • Vale expects to restore full iron ore production by 2022
    Vale sees iron ore ramping up to 340m to 355m tonnes next year
  • Pirates abduct seafarers from tanker off Nigeria
    Pirates boarded the Hong Kong-flagged Nave Constellation on Tuesday after it had departed Bonny Offshore Terminal, Lloyd's List Intelligence reports
  • Lloyd's List Gothenburg summit will map a volatile 2020
    Programme will include geopolitics, sanctions implications, the impact on trade patterns of shifting political balance, energy realignment, technological advances and...
  • American Club says marine insurance outlook uncertain
    Premium erosion continues to affect operating results. There is an urgent need to calibrate risk pricing to exposure
  • Kitack Lim reappointed IMO chief for second term
    Lim will serve as IMO secretary-general until the end of 2023
  • Bunker tool seeks to standardise low-sulphur charges
    Confusion and concern remain about the timing and transparency of carriers' low-sulphur cost recovery mechanisms
  • Ethane to feed China's gas shipbuilding ambition
    Chinese shipbuilding content is an expected feature of bilateral ethanol and LNG trade talks
  • Port of Virginia dredging project starts
    'This project, combined with the $750m we are investing to increase container capacity by 1m units per year, sets up...
  • US sanctions six tankers linked to PDVSA
    Washington has said that it recognises opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate president. It is using sanctions to force...
  • ISU accepts realities of salvage sector
    Salvors need to improve their reputation for cost and trustworthiness as they diversify into other sectors
  • CMA CGM and Total sign LNG supply deal
    French companies take lead in Mediterranean LNG supply as CMA CGM pushes for global environmental collaboration
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: National Bank of Greece in talks to unload more shipping loans to Cross Ocean | Chinese ownership...
  • Top 10 flag states 2019
    Although Panama leads our Top 10 flag states list for 2019 by about 53m gross tonnes, the difference between the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • Infrastructure bank commits financing for new Montreal terminal
  • Recouped interim low-sulfur surcharges bode well for carriers
  • As ELD tightens, tech tries to squeeze truck hours
  • Special report: The art of breakbulk chartering
  • ODFL sees US LTL volumes 'stabilizing'
  • New Syracuse inland port serving NY-NJ yields early dividends
  • Air cargo slowdown enters peak season
  • DP World extends shortsea reach from Europe to Asia
  • CMA CGM extracts presidential support for green fuel drive
  • Antwerp to host 2020 JOC Container Trade Europe conference

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • Pacific Gas enters VLEC sector with order for two newbuildings
    Pacific Gas order contract helps Jiangnan Shipyard break into the ethane sector
  • Tanker owners enter 'bliss period' with rosy outlook for 2020
    Major listed owners say IMO 2020, small orderbooks and longhaul shipping demand would support earnings in the coming quarters
  • JMU-Imabari alliance takes third place in yards' new world order
    Japanese partnership hopes to have technical edge on rivals - and match them on cost
  • Blount Boats to build two crew ships for offshore wind farms
    Rhode Island's Blount Boats has cut a deal to build two crew transfer vessels to support US offshore wind farm projects. The shipyard will build the ships for Atlantic Wind Transfers based on UK-based Chartwell Marine's Chartwell 24 ship design, modified for operation in the US northeast. They will be delivered in 2020. "As the offshore market grows, so too does the demand for American-made [cre
  • Dutch sign on to French-led Strait of Hormuz mission
    A frigate and its onboard helicopter will join a French-initiated mission in the Middle East Gulf region
  • Ice in his veins: Paul Pathy on Fednav's next chapter
    Paul Pathy inherited the family firm, Canada's biggest dry bulk shipowner. Now it's time to make his mark on the company
  • Morocco leans towards Mediterranean base for its FSRU
    Ministerial advisor said project will move forward next year with a floating terminal scheduled for operation by 2021
  • Bull case emerging for tankers and bulkers in 2020
    Deutsche Bank analysts backing their convictions as scrubber economics and ramped up production provide reasons to be cheerful
  • American Club shares optimistic view despite 'elephant in the room' cash call
    P&I mutual says move has put it in a position where it can 'control our own destiny and our own financials'
  • 2020 Bulkers beats the Baltic on November charters
    Tor Olav Troim-backed owner says index-linked vessels performed above the industry average
  • HHI 'trying to allay Singapore concerns' over merger with DSME
    World's largest shipbuilder said Lion Republic is taking a cautious approach over tie-up
  • Solstad Offshore seeks more time from bondholders
    Restructuring OSV owner calls meeting to extend payment suspensions to the end of March
  • Trafigura charters support aframax tanker period rates
    Shipowners continue to fetch strong rates for aframaxes while LR2 charter shows more room for growth
  • Crew members kidnapped from Navios Maritime tanker 185 km off Nigeria
    Security consultancy Dryad Global says attackers left seven crew onboard the Nave Constellation
  • Zodiac Maritime expands presence in capesize sector
    Zodiac Maritime is expanding its large bulker fleet with its fourth purchase in the segment this year. The UK-based company is renewing its fleet and has bought a 14-year-old VLOC controlled by Japan's Kotobuki Shipping. European brokers said the Eyal Ofer-controlled company has purchased the 203,000-dwt Azul Fortuna (built 2005) for $15.8m. That price is seen as attractive for the buyer, as
  • NYK to capture emissions as dry ice for sea-bed storage
    Japanese owner joins DecarbonICE project to study feasibility of technology
  • UN and Opec meetings to define prospects for tanker markets
    Critics claim conferences are just talking shops, but tanker operators know better
  • Gibson Shipbrokers shows off Movember whiskers for men's health
    Aframax broker Ben Crowder leads the brokerage's efforts to raise awareness after testicular cancer diagnosis
  • Drewry aims to end IMO 2020 confusion with new bunker index
    Shipping consultancy shining a light on complex low-sulphur surcharges
  • Now is not the time to leave slow steaming out of the IMO's toolkit
    Speed limits are not a panacea, but we must ensure that they are available as an option for regulators to help cut shipping's carbon footprint
  • LNG carrier rates stabilise as charterers hold fire for 2020 deals
    Owners are still 'making money' at current levels but further softening and volatility expected
  • Avenir in talks to deploy bunkers to cruiseships in the Arctic
    Avenir LNG is exploring a long-term Arctic bunkering deployment, while its newbuilding programme has found a new home
  • Carriers chase door-to-door riches but rewards could prove illusory
    Digital tracking of cargo is luring container lines to look again at freight forwarding. However, they may be underestimating the challenge of integrating their operations
  • Poseidon Principles undermined by a lack of Asian banks
    Green ship lending project could remain a minority venture if Chinese, Japanese and South Koreans do not join European financiers in the decarbonisation initiative
  • Avenir LNG fast-tracks COO into chief executive hot seat
    Outgoing CEO Andrew Pickering is 'retiring' after almost 40 years with founding partner Stolt-Nielsen
  • Golden Union adds to panamax fleet with another secondhand buy
    Golden Union has quietly acquired a panamax bulk carrier from Shoei Kisen of Japan in what is the Greek owner's third bulker purchase this year. Veniamis in play to buy Noble Group post-panamaxes The 76,600-dwt Gu Imabari (ex-KM Imabari, built 2009) was acquired in an off-market transaction that was completed in mid-October. No price has been disclosed. VesselsValue estimates the bulker's curr
  • A day in the life: Ships agent Joe Melvin
    Ships agent Joe Melvin loves his job, but it is not one he expected to be doing. Finishing a sports studies degree nearly four years ago, Melvin started work in his father's building company while he hunted around for a career with prospects - something he says can take up to a year in north-eastern England, where he lives. A day in the life: The coolest job in shipping A nudge from his ships a
  • Ten crew rescued after cargoship sinks off Indonesia
    Citra Hasil goes down off Tembelan but fishing boat saves the day
  • Total inks second LNGBV with MOL for CMA CGM boxships
    French energy major's fuel solutions arm signs another large supply deal with compartriot liner giant CMA CGM
  • Mining newbuilding in limbo as Nautilus Minerals goes bankrupt
    Sea-floor extraction vessel was ordered at Fujian Mawei in 2014 but has been beset by financing problems
  • Eastern Pacific inks $560m deals for LNG-fuelled newbuildings at CSSC
    Latest orders bring shipowner's total investments in dual-fuel newbuildings close to $3bn
  • Louis-Dreyfus' other mission: making business work for everyone
    French ship owner says current business environment does not work for the benefit of all stakeholders
  • Louis-Dreyfus optimistic on speed limits
    Shipowner says mandatory slow steaming was not rejected by the IMO, but rather 'put aside'
  • AqualisBraemar plots expansion of international adjusting business
    Recruitment drive to capitalise on opportunities in the US, Mexico and UAE
  • Repairs start on first of SK Shipping's KC-1 LNG duo
    Second small-scale cousin with pioneering South Korean containment system prepares for gas trials
  • Macron backs Saade's call for 'energy of tomorrow' coalition
    French president supporting boxship line's CEO in push for international cooperation on eco-fuels
  • Yasa Shipping sells second supramax bulker
    Jakarta-based Gurita Lintas reported as the buyer of Turkish owner's Yasa Ozcan
  • The shipowner who has become Xi's bridge builder
    Ye Cheng is one of a select set of businessmen who have Xi Jinping's mandate to plant the five-star red flag round the world and stake out his Belt and Road project. But the flagbearer model is meeting resistance in some key destinations
  • DSIC showcases ammonia-fuelled ULCS concept at Marintec
    Design for 23,000-teu containership said to be the first in China to offer alternative fuel
  • Shell's LNG traders still reaping profits despite low prices
    Oil major able to take advantage of regional price disparities to turn around loss making trades

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • Project44 brings visibility to supply chains, even when they break
    The Chicago firm secures No. 2 spot on FreightTech 25 list with a platform that seamlessly tracks freight through the turbulence of strikes, hurricanes and...
  • New York grants cargo bikes commercial parking access
    New York City pilot program gives cargo bikes commercial curbside access
  • Midwest farmers hit hard by weather-delayed harvests
    "The weather has not been kind to farmers this year. It's been blow after blow after blow." Downward pressure on prices hurting growers.
  • Could Europe unilaterally regulate shipping carbon emissions?
    The EU is pushing to bring carbon pricing to shipping, but there are a lot more questions than answers.
  • North American railroads chart the course for 2020
    Several management teams from North America's largest Class I railroads were on hand to discuss current demand, their networks and the future at the Credit...
  • Descartes grows profits, revenue on logistics software solutions
    Canadian firm reports a largely expected 27% jump in net income in the third quarter as revenue increases 19%; CEO lauds "predictable results in an...
  • 'Freight Broker Live' host Stephen Oatley brings show to FreightWaves
    Former carrier and freight broker brings unique perspective to No. 1 news source.
  • Trailer costs could rise without action on emissions standards
    Manufacturers warn clock's running out on needed clarity for 2021 models.
  • FourKites announces continued education and certification opportunity for logistics professionals
    On Dec 4, FourKites announced a new learning platform and certification program aimed to allow customers to maximize the value of supply chain visibility. This...
  • Project44 opens Paris office, second in Europe
    project44 opens office in Paris, its second on the continent
  • STG adds to New Jersey footprint with deal for logistics firm
    Private equity-backed 3PL said deal comes as demand exceeds capacity in Northeast market.
  • Canadian National wins coal contract from Canadian Pacific
    Teck Resources opts not to renew 10-year deal for the transport of metallurgical coal.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/4
    Trucking Freight Futures in the South were feeling down on Tuesday as the East showed tepid strength.
  • Qatar Air Cargo expands South American service
    Four cities in Brazil, Chile, Peru and Colombia are added to carrier's freighter network.
  • Heavy snow to slam Mountain West for two days
    Up to a foot of snowfall coming to the Sierra Nevada, Rockies the next two days. Delays in freight movement possible.
  • Surface Transportation Board seeks to modify waybill sample reporting
    The rail regulatory agency says the changes would help make the rate review process more accessible and transparent.
  • Today's Pickup: Trans Mountain pipeline expansion finally underway
    Construction begins for the long-delayed project to triple the capacity of the Canadian oil pipeline to nearly 900,000 barrels per day.
  • Virginia's port upgrade aims for quickest truck trips possible
    Expanding truck appointment system and new lanes credited for fast moves as port readies for dredging
  • Norfolk Southern wants track changes, residents don't
    Railway Age reports NS wants to double-stack its trains as they move through Pittsburgh, but residents in the north side of the city are stacking...
  • A catalyst to change: using commercial map intelligence for business innovation
    "We need to arrive on-time, every time!" "We need better visibility!" "We need more technology!"
  • Tesla's all-electric Cybertruck to join Mexican city's police force
    The mayor of Ciudad Valles, Mexico, recently ordered 15 of the new all-electric Cybertrucks manufactured by Tesla Inc. Mayor Adrián Esper C'rdenas said the Cybertrucks...
  • United Airlines to buy 50 Airbus planes for European routes
    United Airlines continues to build more of its fleet around Airbus aircraft with an order for 50 narrow-body A321s.
  • Emission-free trucks will lower driver turnover rates, claims Nikola CEO
    Trevor Milton believes replacing diesel trucks with cleaner alternatives will improve the image of trucking and enable legislators to slash emissions.
  • French national strikes will wreak havoc on its air, rail and road networks
    French workers are demonstrating for reforms in their pension plan, leading to a protest that will see most employees of transport companies strike beginning on...
  • Struggling flag carriers on three continents are running out of options
    Air India, Alitalia and South African Airways may be facing a bleak future.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • VLCC hijacked off Nigerian coast
    A VLCC was hijacked Tuesday evening close to the Egina FPSO, off the coast of Nigeria, with 19 members of the crew kidnapped, the vessel's owner Navios Tankers confirmed Wednesday.
  • China bonded bunker fuel oil consumption to fall in 2019 on limited supply
    State-owned refiners heard to have suspended their VLSFO production as they await tax rebates.
  • Mexico private fuel imports likely to grow in 2020
    Growing infrastructure investments and a domestic supply shortfall have led to a significant increase for private fuel imports to Mexico in 2019, a trend that will likely continue into 2020.
  • Crude settles higher on OPEC+ cut talk, US stock draw
    Crude futures climbed Wednesday on news that Iraq is pushing for deeper OPEC+ production cuts, and on a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories.
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: V-Marine Fuels supplies 0.5% S FO at Rotterdam
    It supplies low sulfur products to Hamburg and Bremerhaven, and all bunker grades to Singapore and Malaysia.
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Peninsula Petroleum supplies 0.5% sulfur FO
    In Europe, the new fuel is available at Gibraltar, Algeciras, Las Palmas, Malta and in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region, the official said.
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Eni launches sales of 0.5% FO at Genoa
    Eni's 190,000 b/d Sannazzaro de Burgondi refinery in northern Italy will supply 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
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
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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