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December 9, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe up 4.4pc to US$800/TEU, USWC up 7.4pc to $1,509/FEU
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquires stake in Tangier terminal as strategic container hub
  • Biofuels to grow in use to meet IMO rules, and cut carbon emissions
  • ICTSI to double capacity as it boosts efficiency at Congo terminal
  • Salvage industry struggles with shortage of income generating business
  • Trump's solar panel tariff injuncted by US Court of International Trade
  • PANYNJ ExpressRail set record - 666,381 TEU, up 1.2pc in October
  • Old Dominion Freight Line revenue advances despite softer market
  • Kong Hing Agency where communication is straight and to the point
  • Remote box management is a reefer game changer says Hamburg Sud
  • Globelink: Few as good at saying what they do and doing what they say
  • Hong Kong Airlines near bankruptcy as it seeks for rescuer to pay bills
  • South Africa washes its hands of its near bankrupt flag carrier SAA
  • IAG Cargo's finalist to test machine learning for ULD management

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2019
  • Action plan for coastal shipping prepared: Minister
  • APL launches new Asia Subcontinent Express 8 service
  • Container shipping remains under pressure
  • DNV GL awards Hudong-Zhonghua AiP certificate for gas-fuelled 25,000-TEU containership design
  • MSC investing in green & efficient fleet through major container shipping investment programme
  • Cabinet approves Fourth Code of labour laws to be introduced in Parliament
  • Commerce Ministry seeks clear identification of 'other' imports
  • Govt has not authorised any private entity to import fertilisers, but monitors imports
  • NEFT transactions 24x7 from Dec. 16
  • Sugar mills produce less till Nov.
  • The aim is an integrated, seamless, efficient, reliable, green, sustainable & cost-effective logistics network: Goyal
  • Eminent speakers & panelists to deliberate on key issues at South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2019 in Chennai on Wednesday

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Special treatment for very special air cargo
  • Certified in IT security
  • Geodis ships 23 million units in the USA
  • Neil Watkins appointed group sales & marketing director
  • European cargo carriers publish first policy manifesto
  • Significant rail investments follow transport order
  • DNV presents a new system of rules for LNG
  • Bolloré Logistics inaugurates Blue Hub in Singapore
  • Jaxport Board extends CEO Green's contract
  • "Benvenuti" to Fedex' new B767F
  • PIL enhances its services
  • CO2 transport by rail reduces greenhouse gas emissions
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Miebach takes over Suisseplan
  • Wes Wheeler to lead UPS healthcare and life sciences unit
  • Responding to pharma transport demand in Memphis
  • Competition commission reviews planned takeover
  • Economic engines from Winterthur

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • Exclusive: Transparency call as IATA is rapped over CASS cargo payments
  • Eddie Stobart Logistics shareholders accept DBAY takeover, despite union warning
  • Market monitor part 3: Green shoots of recovery in air cargo growth?
  • Happier new year in sight for ocean carriers as spot rates hold steady
  • Integrator parcel rate rises will add millions to shipper costs, warning
  • Deutsche Bahn and ADP take a stake on Skyport drone delivery start-upv
  • Inside Flexport: an interview with its head of internal communications
  • A view from China: the air cargo market this year - and next
  • Supply chain radar: Broken Toll Group looking terminal
  • Supply chain radar: Boom! Fearless Seaspan hits three-year high - investors love it again
  • On the wires: MBO target Clipper shines - enough for a big premium?
  • On the wires: A worst ever 2% payout rise? Another red flag for CH Robinson...
  • Supply chain radar: WiseTech at new low absent the next deal to feed the syndrome

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • Inland waterways HR guru to speak at TTB 2020
    Veteran maritime industry human resources professional Tom Montgomery is among the industry leaders who will be speaking at Marine Log's upcoming TTB event, to be held at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza
  • GAO: Navy faces "persistent and substantial" maintenance delays
    The U.S. Navy continues to face persistent and substantial maintenance delays that affect the majority of its maintenance efforts and hinder its attempts to restore readiness, says a report released this week
  • Meyer Turku shipyard delivers new Costa flag ship
    After a couple of delays (see earlier story), Finland's Meyer Turku shipyard yesterday delivered the 180,000 gt, 6,552 passenger, Costa Smeralda to Costa Cruises, the Italian brand of Carnival Corporation & plc.
  • USCG: Towboat charter complexities can lead to TSMS gaps
    The U.S. Coast Guard's Inspection and Compliance Directorate has issued a Marine Safety Alert (12-19) warning that the complexities of charter arrangements in the inland towing industry can lead to gaps in
  • Norden explores use of lignin-based biofuel
    Danish ship operator Norden A/S has entered into a partnership with Kvasir Technologies, a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark that has a patented technology to produce fuel from plant material.
  • ABS awards Vard Approval in Principle for Jones Act SOV
    Vard Marine Inc. has been awarded ABS Approval in Principle (AiP) t for its design of a Jones Act wind farm service operations vessel (SOV). The AiP is for a customized version

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • Economou and Hadjieleftheriadis among winners at Greek Shipping Awards
    George Economou, who has interests spread acrosss shipping, most notably in DryShips' modern fleet of 32 ships including 20 bulkers...
  • Bunker sales reveal progress in sulphur cap transition and compliance
    Large bunkering ports are reportedly well-stocked and shifting smoothly into the new era of global sulphur rules. However, shortages of...
  • Gothenburg terminal aiming to be fossil fuel free in 2020
    The APMT terminal at the Swedish port will switch entirely to renewable energy in 2020
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The View from Athens
    How do the Greek shipowners feel this year has gone and what's keeping them up at night when they look...
  • Load factors: Trade dispute continues to affect transpacific trade
    Service cuts providing a welcome reduction in supply
  • Rising US LNG activity supports Atlantic shipping rates
    LNG shipping rates have relatively weakened in the Pacific, which has seen some shine taken off winter peak on lower...
  • 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...
  • Low-sulphur surcharges help boost spot rates
    Rates rise on major trade lanes but still remain below last year's levels
  • Port of Montreal gets $300m boost for new container terminal
    Montreal currently receives about 80% of Canada's container traffic with the European Union but a recent trade deal with the...
  • Titan LNG to expand fleet for rising ARA bunker demand
    Titan LNG's third bunker barge 'will be ideal for servicing larger tankers, cruise, container and offshore vessels', says chief technical...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Premium rises not linked to IMO 2020, North Club says | Viewpoint: Logistics log-jam | 'Winning': the...
  • Petredec takes two more 22,000 cu m ethylene ships
    Two exercised optional vessels will be delivered in May and September 2022
  • Top 10 shipmanagers 2019
    Ranked by number of vessels under full technical management, Anglo Eastern-Univan and V.Group stay ahead, but Fleet is catching up
  • Top 10 classification societies 2019
    Familiar standings emerge but competition tightens among classification societies in 2019

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • Port of Mobile launches search for new CEO
  • Spate of news out of Maersk reflects reinvention pressures
  • Slowing growth darkens outlook for India's public ports
  • Consumers keep wheels on US freight economy
  • Allcargo deal poised to reshape India logistics play

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • Pareto powers more 'Prexit' for Diamond S
    Robust trading by Craig Stevenson-led stock allows underwriters to buy more from First Reserve and WL Ross.
  • Hermitage Offshore checks one NYSE box, cited for another
    The Scorpio Group's OSV outfit fails to meet the minimum requirements for market capitalisation and stockholders' equity
  • Dividends a sign of better times, but for whom and for how long?
    Owners do a balancing act when instituting or raising shareholder payouts, but they could benefit from premium valuations and wider investment base
  • Alpha Adriatic corrects reports of shipyard claim against it
    Former Uljanik Plovidba says $22m sum is far higher than the real amount
  • Tanker players fear soft oil demand more than deeper cuts by Opec+
    Trade dispute, slowing global economic growth may points to less oil being moved around in seaborne trade
  • Dof lines up $77m of new equity as it merges $680m of loans
    Restructuring Norwegian OSV owner moves closer to securing financial platform for the future
  • John Fredriksen pumps $40m into Northern Drilling spin-off
    Tycoon takes 11.8% stake in Northern Rig Holding following private placement
  • From taxidermy to taxi drivers: the TW+ Quiz
    A sideways look at the last three months in the weird and wonderful world of shipping
  • DeepOcean wins nine months of subsea work with Equinor
    Equinor has hired DeepOcean to provide subsea services for its assets in Norway next year, starting in the first quarter. DeepOcean to install Equinor boosting station in North Sea Equinor signs up DeepOcean for five years During the nine-month contract, the Norwegian subsea services firm will perform inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) work at Equinor's assets on the Norwegian continen
  • Britannia P&I teams with KP&I to target South Korean owners
    UK club agrees new collaboration that will see it provide cover for partner's larger or more complex claims
  • $600m drillship up for sale again in January
    Sertao set to go under auctioneer's hammer once more in UK
  • Container line Yang Ming sets up shop in China
    New agency subsidiary aimed at increasing shipowner's efficiency
    Court rules Hamburg Sud unit failed to care for cargo in 'ship's sweat' case
  • Softer spot charter market may await LNG owners next summer, broker says
    Sector should prove 'broadly profitable' for shipowners over the next couple of years but with short-term volatility
  • Hydex Storage inks debut order for ro-pax at Hyundai Mipo
    South Korean company wants vessel for route between Incheon and Jeju
  • AET scores $245m shuttle tanker deal from Shell
    Tanker owner to build three new suezmax shuttle tankers against a long-term contract with Shell in Brazil
  • Swire Pacific Offshore to close Swire Seabed operation in Bergen
    Fleet of four IMR and construction vessels to be re-flagged from Norway to Singapore
  • Kuwait latest country to ban single-use plastics onboard ships
    However, Indian plans for similar ban have been delayed until further notice, says Gard P&I club
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation secures LNG charter extension
    Greek owner says lengthened contract is expected to generate some $30m of gross revenues

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • In surprise move, Branson won't sell Virgin stake to AF-KLM
    Airlines insist that decision was mutually agreed
  • Celadon, biggest bankruptcy in truckload history expected by mid-week
    The billion-dollar truckload carrier's failure is one of the largest in industry history.
  • Trekker finds success offering multiple services
    Trekker CEO Josh Kaburick discusses changing the model of his family's trucking company with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller.
  • Maine State Police seize multiple trucks for $75,000 in unpaid tolls
    On Friday Maine State Police seized a total of six tractor-trailers for racking up approximately $75,000 in unpaid toll debt over the past three years. ...
  • Focused Technology Solutions opens new headquarters: Railway Age
    The company sees the new facility as a way to expand and reach its manufacturing goals.
  • FreightWaves is in the holiday spirit: How to receive a free Apple TV 4K
    Santa is sending you an Apple TV 4K this holiday season to keep the FreightTech celebration going! Register for FreightWaves LIVE Atlanta before December 18,...
  • Parcel carriers shine in first peak week
    Top four parcel delivery firms perform well in first week of peak season, ShipMatrix says
  • Watchdog group finds EPA failed in glider kit repeal rule
    Lawmakers call out White House for trying to obstruct OIG probe.
  • Prologis expands in China with multibillion-dollar investments
    Prologis expands Chinese footprint with multi billion dollar investments
  • Removing sting of penalties for US export data errors
    Agriculture shippers and forwarders work with CBP and Census in an effort to eliminate $5,000-$10,000 penalties for minor export data filing errors in the Automated...
  • Outbound tender rejections fall year-over-year, seasonality still at play
    Tepid volumes with an upside breakout in tender rejections
  • Maryland secures funding for double stacking at Baltimore tunnel
    The state has enough funding to allow construction to proceed, but the details are still forthcoming.
  • Transportation Insight acquires LTL broker FreightPros
    Transportation Insight pushes into LTL brokerage with acquisition of FreightPros
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/6
    Trucking Freight Futures end quiet trading session on Thursday while looking for direction.
  • Oil prices surge higher, then fall back, following news of OPEC agreement
    The group is widening its cuts but in the complex math that is OPEC, the announcement sounds more than the actual reductions are likely to...
  • E-commerce poised to influence next surface transportation bill
    E-commerce's role in transforming supply chain logistics should be a factor that Congress considers during the next surface transportation bill authorization.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2019
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Gazprom Neft plans launch of distillate-based 0.5% fuel in 2020
    Russian oil major Gazprom Neft plans to supply 0.5% sulfur marine fuel from its Omsk refinery in 2020, company officials said in an interview on the company's website.
  • OPEC+ makes deeper oil cuts, led by Saudi Arabia's surprise
    OPEC, Russia and nine other allies delivered a new production cut deal Friday, just hours after it appeared their pact was close to unravelling.
  • CRUDE MOC: Sour crude premiums tick down amid OPEC output cut decision
    Benchmark cash Dubai and Oman crude premiums fell Friday at the end of the Platts Market on Close assessment process for sour crude, even as OPEC+ announced deeper production cuts for the groups supply output, a large chunk of which is priced against the two benchmarks.
  • European gasoil cracks fall on month amid tepid demand
    The front-month European low sulfur gasoil crack has declined about 6.5% from one month ago, a trend that cash market sources said was likely to attributable to slack regional demand.
  • Petrobras shuns renewable energy despite fossil fuels backlash
    Brazilian state-led oil giant Petrobras remains tightly focused on developing its huge offshore oil and gas resources despite rapidly escalating public concerns over the climate impact from fossil fuels, its chief executive said Friday.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 5.4% on week to 935,000 mt: Insights Global
    Combined stock levels for fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub climbed 51,000 mt or 5.4% to 935,000 mt in the week to Wednesday, according to data from Insights Global, just 26 days before the sulfur cap on marine fuel decreases from 3.5% to 0.5% next year.

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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
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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