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September 11, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • AP: China's exports to US shrink 16pc as trade war intensifies
  • Xinhua: China's exports up 2.6pc in August, imports down 2.6pc
  • US to leave global postal union October 17 unless free to set own rates
  • Burning Amazon jungle part of plot to dominate world: commodities fund
  • Ocean carriers now favour profitability over enlarging market share
  • Bollore Transport & Logistics opens Abidjan multipurpose logistics hub
  • Petronas licence opens GAC Malaysia to oil and gas opportunities
  • New round of US tariffs on Chinese imports will hit US consumers
  • British Airways pilots strike, but rest of IAG cargo service unaffected
  • Boeing firms up order with China Airlines for six B777 freighters
  • Russia-Ukraine conflict widens rift in development of Ilyushin An-124

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
  • Chennai Custom Brokers' Association elects office-bearers for 2019-21
  • Cochin Shipyard to build hybrid vessels for Kochi Metro
  • IMO focusing on safe handling of bulk cargoes
  • India & Russia to explore connectivity between Chennai & Vladivostok
  • Schenker India launches Connect 4.0 for a streamlined global shipping experience
  • Shanghai Shipping Exchange & CargoSmart join forces to establish a new shipping index
  • Chinese Taipei initiates WTO dispute complaint against Indian tech tariffs
  • Import policy revised for 215 iron, steel products, says DGFT notification
  • Prime Minister to inaugurate India's second riverine multimodal terminal at Sahibganj on Sept. 12
  • VOC Port achieves 31 pc cargo handling growth in Aug. 2019
  • India & ADB sign $200 m loan to improve rural road connectivity in Maharashtra
  • Subhash Desai to grace MALA 2019 as Chief Guest

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More freight can be shifted from road to rail
  • Wallenius extends its Baltic network
  • Reducing freight traffic's impact on the environment
  • New head for Çelebi Cargo Frankfurt
  • Instafreight launches its services for the Polish market
  • Canada gives Winnipeg airport a cargo boost
  • DRT brings Bahamas relief after Dorian
  • TIP Trailer Canada expands fleet to 33,000 vehicles
  • New Portuguese partnership expands Europa's reach in Europe
  • CMA CGM is also in the black
  • Logistics network Thuringia appoints manager
  • Avianca Cargo to connect Colombia to Texas
  • Trials in progress for automated trucks in the USA
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • QSL replaces warehouse
  • K Line does its share
  • Dachser receives 3PL excellence award 2019

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
  • Amazon container order another move toward 'dominating US logistics'
  • Call for direct Asia call at port of Liverpool as imported retail volumes grow
  • Amazon Cargojet ties a growing threat to Rodair cannabis traffic
  • New guide to help shippers lower transport emissions at procurement stage
  • Ceva the latest 3PL to sign up for Kontainers' Enterprise platform
  • What Uber Freight's move to Chicago actually means
  • New president and COO as ATSG reshuffles executive team
  • On the wires: 'Welcome to the party' - WiseTech down A$845m in value today...
  • M&A radar: DSV - new details leaked: Africa MDs named, IT leadership to be announced today

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
  • Prysmian moves ahead on construction of advanced cable layer
    Milan, Italy, headquartered Prysmian Group reports that construction of its advanced cable laying vessel Leonardo da Vinci is on track. The basic design phase has been substantially completed and detail engineering is
  • AIDAperla to be fitted with 10 MWh Corvus battery pack
    Carnival Corporation's Germany-based brand, AIDA Cruises, has signed an agreement with marine battery system specialist Corvus Energy that will see its 300-meter-long cruise ship AIDAperla fitted with a battery pack capable of
  • USCG terminates illegal charter in Miami
    The Coast Guard terminated the voyage of the 42-foot pleasure craft, Breaking the Habit, with 13 passengers aboard, Saturday, near Miami Marine Stadium. Coast Guard Sector Miami responded after receivinga report of
  • WinGD collaborates with ETH Zürich on predictive maintenance
    An advanced and sophisticated algorithm based on a physical and data driven engine model promises to enhance predictive maintenance for marine two-stroke engines. It has been developed by Swiss technical university ETH
  • SEACOR: Delivering Bahamas relief demands expertise as well as good intentions
    With donors building large stocks of emergency supplies across Florida and beyond for Bahamians impacted by Hurricane Dorian, the need for efficient logistics is critical to reaching those in need, says Fort
  • Multipurpose LO/LO will have vertical LNG fuel tank
    A versatile LNG-fueled multipurpose LO/LO (Lift-on/Lift-off) vessel being built for Norwegian shipowner Egil Ulvan Rederi is to have an innovative fuel-gas supply system supplied by MAN Cryo - MAN Energy Solutions' marine
  • Final four crew members freed from Golden Ray
    A nailbiting drama reached its conclusion yesterday when Coast Guard and salvage crews extracted the remaining four crew members who had been trapped in the car carrier Golden Ray, which remains laid
  • Secaucus FD puts Lake Assault fireboat into service
    The Secaucus Fire Department, in Hudson County, N.J., placed a 28-foot Lake Assault Boats firefighting and rescue craft into service earlier this summer. The department's firefighting and emergency response area includes a
  • WSF and Vigor initiate hybrid-electric ferry project
    Dignitaries from the state of Washington joined Governor Jay Inslee, Washington State Ferries officials and Vigor employees yesterday at Vigor's Seattle shipyard to celebrate the beginning of the greening of WSF's fleet.

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
  • Shell urged to share GHG emission savings
    Clarkson Research Services' Martin Stopford tells forum that decarbonisation in shipping needs to first start with distributing information about the...
  • Ship technology market could be worth $278bn by 2030
    Industry's spending on digital start ups remains minimal compared to spending on established corporations, a new report finds
  • Citi's Parker confident Chinese lenders will adopt green finance principles
    During a panel discussion at London International Shipping Week, Mr Parker reveals he and Société Générale's Paul Taylor recently travelled...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 2 - Why software is the industry's greatest safety risk
    ABS chief Chris Wiernicki is in the studio with Lloyd's List Editor Richard Meade for today's podcast and they are...
  • Boxship fire prevention needs to focus on cargo verification
    Containership fires are hard to contain, so focus needs to be on prevention, not firefighting
  • UK banks 'no good at shipping', claims Citi's Michael Parker
    'Frankly, British banks were no good at shipping. They lost a lot of money and it wasn't very important to...
  • Former UK defence secretary claims Stena Impero did not follow security guidance
    Former defence secretary reveals she asked five times before Theresa May agreed to a meeting of Britain's crisis Cobra committee...
  • Owners open to fuel carbon pricing to curb emissions
    Trafigura and Goodbulk are open to paying a premium on hydrocarbons to curb emissions and reiterate calls for mandatory speed...
  • IMO 2020 adds woes to slowing global economy
    Platts analytics also projected that green shipping regulations may support pricing of key petrochemicals such as naphtha, which is a...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: States must do more on sanctions compliance | Blockchain: Believe the hype |Shipyards losing race to retrofit...
  • All seafarers rescued from capsized car carrier off US coast
    The fourth man, who was trapped in a separate compartment, emerged several hours later. This crewman's rescue was a greater...
  • North of England maritime clusters impeded by poor infrastructure
    England's Northern Powerhouse maritime clusters are struggling to convince the UK government that economic growth needs significant investment in road...
  • Global regulation not suitable for ports
    The heterogeneous nature of port ownership and a plethora of local legislation makes international port regulation a difficult game
  • Three more crew rescued from capsized car carrier
    Rescue teams drilled a hole into the hull of the ship to free the final three crew after helicopters rescued...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
  • Hong Kong shippers alarmed over rising logistics costs
  • Fast-growing Ontario terminal eyes rail link
  • Retailers project pre-tariff jump in November imports
  • Panama approves lower tolls for container ships
  • India eyes coastal links for regional trade push
  • First signs of Asia-Europe low-sulfur surcharges emerge
  • Kontainers adds CEVA to online platform

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
  • Navigator seeks bondholder bailout on covenants
    New York-listed gas operator wants help from holders of $100m in Norwegian bonds as it eyes bridge to better market and completion of Texas ethylene terminal.
  • Burke: Push for new tonnage might not be so green
    There is a place in the market for older ships, the Ridgebury Tankers chief executive says
  • Product tanker owners reveal how they'd spend a fantasy $50m
    No one said they would splash out on newbuildings
  • Top Ships looks to sell $10m in shares
    Top Ships is on the hunt for more capital. The Evangelos Pistiolis-led tanker owner is offering 1.14 million common shares at $8.74 each, according to an SEC filing. If successful, the effort will raise $10m in working capital for "general corporate purposes," the Monaco-based company said. Pistiolis charters Top Ships MR newbuilding The units are also being offered as purchase warrants to bu
  • Wah Kwong's Chao Sih Hing 'committed' to shipowning
    Technology also takes centre stage at TradeWinds Greater China Shipowners Forum
  • Proof of concept on LNG FFAs a must to lift trading, says Benjamin Gibson
    Benjamin Gibson joined Affinity (Shipping) in December from a commodity futures brokerage where he set up an LNG desk. A former AP Moller-Maersk graduate trainee, Gibson cut his teeth on forward freight agreements (FFAs) at Clarksons where he was hired by then chief Richard Fulford-Smith, who founded and now heads up Affinity. He has spent six months doing set-up work at his new company, where h
  • Fearnleys expects balance in LNG shipping for 2020 and 2021
    But Norwegian shipbroker sees a deficit of over 100 vessels for 2025, requiring more orders
  • Diana Shipping sale shows how listed bulker owners are feeding smaller Greek peers
    Mylonopoulos and Griblas family interests emerge with 15-year-old ships offloaded by US-listed Diana earlier this year
  • Law firm Brodies beefs up shipping team
    Scottish company adds four new recruits in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
  • Turkish shipping needs to be cautious near Libya, analysts say
    Turkish ships and seafarers should steer clear of several Libyan ports, according to maritime consultancy Gray Page. According to an alert from the company, all ships should exercise caution in the region due to the country's ongoing civil war, but Turkish interests are especially vulnerable given threats from the Libyan National Army. Haftar recognises NOC as sole Libyan oil exporter "Turkish-
  • Gap between OSV stocks and asset values is 'biggest ever'
    Clarksons Platou Securities believes brutal sell-off leaves compelling opportunities in offshore sector.
  • Disagreements over future prompted CEO to leave Hoegh Autoliners
    Hoegh Autoliners chairman Leif O Hoegh said questions of strategy are behind the decision by the car carrier operator's chief executive and chief financial officer to leave. "They chose to leave due to different views on the future," Hoegh said. Hoegh Autoliners CEO to leave after heavy losses More distressed sales likely in car carrier sector He declined to reveal further details behind the r
  • Young professionals say London must adapt to stay relevant globally
    SPNL also awarded awards to the 'next generation' of women in shipping
  • Partners leave Clyde & Co to set up own shop
    Four lawyers forming new firm, while Ed Mills-Webb resigns.
  • Shipping leaders plot route to maintaining London's power
    Brokers, bankers, lawyers, managers and owners come together to explain the challenges facing the UK capital.
  • Navigare bags big boxships worth $160m from Peter Dohle
    Danish investor bags brace of 13,400-teu vessels as big boxship market tightens
  • Subsea 7 to see in 2020 with new chief executive
    Subsea 7 will celebrate the new year with a new chief executive, following the retirement of Jean Cahuzac in December after 11 years in the role. Subsea 7 bags Saudi Aramco contracts He will be succeeded from 1 January 2020 by John Evans, who since 2005 has been chief operating officer of the subsea engineering, construction and services company, which owns a fleet of offshore construction vesse
  • Eastern Pacific sells oldest MR to Seven Islands Shipping
    Indian shipowner tipped to buy 17-year-old tanker
  • Go green and do better or go capital hungry, financier warns
    Environmental, social and governance issues are now major investment drivers, says JP Morgan's Andy Dacy
  • Trafigura happy to be exposed to Frontline equity prospects
    Company's first comment since taking on an 8.48% stake points to good times for shareholders of the Fredriksen-backed shipowner
  • Dship Carriers aims to double fleet after delivery of MPP quartet
    German outfit plans to operate up to 20 ships by expanding its time-chartered and owned stables
  • Growing market fuels drive to forge ahead on LNG futures
    SGX's Baltic Exchange is leading the charge, with other platform providers snapping at its heels
  • Regasification capacity needs to be dovetailed to power needs
    The attractiveness of the FSRU-powership concept is that it can be put in place relatively quickly and at the location where the power is needed. There are no specific regulations governing this type of project yet and often, any that are put in place are driven by the financier. FSRU for world's first LNG-to-power project near completion USC develops LNG-fuelled powerships But MOL offshore di
  • New opportunities on the horizon for marine insurance
    Ahead of IUMI's annual conference in Toronto, our Future of Marine Insurance Business Focus explores the technological advances that could help sector thrive in a fast-moving world, among other topics
  • Yangzijiang shares offer '49% upside', claims analyst
    Shipbuilder set to reap rewards of weaker China currency and IMO 2020 orders, says UOB Kay Hian Holdings
  • Mixed newbuilding and S&P volumes despite rate rally
    Brokers and analysts say owners are being selective in the dry cargo and tanker markets
  • Oaktree floating accommodation merger plan suffers setback
    UK authorities say proposed tie-up could reduce competition on the UK continental shelf
  • Bumi Armada offloads FPSO left unemployed off Nigeria
    Malaysian floater specialist set to receive funds for vessel spread over two years

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
  • Amazon, Home Depot sign on as tenants to multi-story Seattle warehouse
    Amazon and Home Depot have both leased space in a multi-story warehouse in Georgetown Crossroadss in Seattle.
  • Air cargo CEOs among new US-UK aviation security group
    Classified information in trans-Atlantic markets to be reviewed by advisory board.
  • Rivian nabs $350M from Cox Automotive
    Good things come in threes. Following a $700 million raise led by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) in February and another $500 million investment from Ford in...
  • Union Pacific train derails at Illinois rail yard
    The railroad was building the train when it derailed and caused a tank car to catch fire.
  • Shopify will acquire 6 River Systems for $450 million
    6 River Systems is a warehouse management and automation company that utilizes mobile robots named "Chuck" to improve efficiency in warehouse operations.
  • Boeing 777X test failure has muted impact for air cargo sector
    News that a key test on Boeing's next-generation 777 wide-body jetliner went awry last week raised questions about possible production and delivery delays, but for...
  • NACFE announces 10 drivers participating in its Run on Less Regional challenge
    The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) announced the names of 10 drivers from participating fleets that will drive in its Run on Less...
  • Joint US-Mexican truck inspections speed up agricultural trade at Texas border crossing
    Officials in Mexico and the United States are discussing expanding a joint pilot inspection program aimed at reducing wait times for agricultural products at the...
  • New York lawyer sentenced for scrap metal shipping fraud
    Attorney Richard Luthmann received a four-year prison term and was ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution for defrauding businesses in the U.S. and overseas.
  • Almost a quarter of the Class I's network is interoperable
    The Class I railroads are steadily implementing positive train control, but the railroads overall still have a ways to go before the December 2020 deadline.
  • Schneider National selects Platform Science for next-gen ELD, telematics solution
    Schneider National is leading an industry shift from hardware-centric solutions to software platforms.
  • Collectivism vs. individualism - two cultures collide in trade war
    Henry Byers writes about the latest twists and turns in the U.S.-China trade war.
  • Air-taxi startup Volocopter raises €50M in Series C funding
    Volocopter builds autonomous electric air-taxis that resemble drones for short transits over urban spaces.
  • Analysts more bullish on TLs, valuation a key reason
    The bulls are coming out in support of truckload carriers, kind of. Several equity analysts are using a recent positive inflection in TL volumes, a...
  • Alaska and the Amazon Effect
    Being 9.5 hours from 90 percent of the industrialized world, e-commerce leader Amazon is utilizing Alaska as an air operations hub.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/10
    CHI to ATL futures (VCA) lower on Dorian "risk premium" removal.
  • Surface Transportation Board: 3 Class I railroads have sufficient returns for capital improvements
    Three Class I U.S. rail operations earned enough returns on investment in 2018 to support their capital projects.
  • Another LNG nail in coal's coffin?
    Final investment decisions for new global LNG export plants are surging, a negative for future thermal coal demand.
  • Headline: US DOT providing $871 million for highway disaster relief
    Puerto Rico getting 25% of money in wake of 2017 hurricanes.
  • Heavy storms, flooding to delay truckers in several states (forecast video)
    Severe thunderstorms coming back to Great Plains, Midwest. Heavy rain, flooding potential in Pacific Northwest.
  • Today's Pickup: KeepTruckin makes dual-facing camera, trailer tracking available
    KeepTruckin has released a camera that records both on-highway and inside the cab for those fleets looking for more driver monitoring options.
  • More questions than answers for Huawei export controls
    Export compliance experts find little new in the Bureau of Industry and Security's FAQs answers related to the Chinese telecom's placement on the Entity List...
  • DSV seals position as global powerhouse
    Acquisition of Panalpina creates one of the world's largest transport and logistics companies.
  • Blockchain-based platform now enables transparency across trash logistics
    Digital logistics company Marine Transport International is collaborating with The Recycling Association to enable recycling businesses to relay essential information on trash to stakeholders within...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
  • FUTURES 6: Crude lower as Bolton firing opens slim possibility of sanctions relief
    Also bearish for crude was news that the US Energy Information Administration cut its outlook for 2019 global oil demand growth by 100,000 b/d to 890,000 b/d, putting it below 1 million b/d for the first time since 2011.
  • HSFO East-West swap hits record high amid strong Singapore backwardation
    The spread between front-month swaps for 3.5% sulfur fuel oil in Rotterdam and the equivalent assessment in Singapore reached a record high Monday, amid tight supply at the Asian hub.
  • Russia to lose top spot as China's main crude supplier
    "Healthy growth is sustainable as we have more supplies online along with transportation capacity expansion," Otabek Karimov, Rosneft's VP for commerce and logistics, said.
  • APPEC: Oil markets view Saudi oil leadership change as bullish for prices, executives said
    Oil markets are still grasping the full implications of the appointment of a new Saudi Arabian energy minister, but the general consensus is that it should boost oil prices in the near term, executives at the 35th Annual Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference said in Singapore.
  • APPEC: Idemitsu to start supplying IMO-compliant bunker fuel in October
    "We are making a shift towards producing the compliant fuel by reducing surplus high sulfur fuel oil as part of our regulatory response," Idemitsu said
  • Malaysia's new RAPID plant sells second 10 ppm gasoil cargo
    "Malaysia supply/demand fundamentals for gasoil is balanced at the moment. Exports from RAPID is expected," an industry source said.
  • APPEC: Asia set to embrace non-OPEC crude suppliers amid Persian Gulf tensions
    Geopolitical disturbances impact oil supply mechanism, thus Asia needs solid and reliable suppliers, Otabek Karimov, VP commerce and logistics at Rosneft said.
  • Singapore HSFO backwardation widens above $40/mt ahead of IMO 2020
    "The prompt market is very tight, even if oil comes in the second-half [of the month] it will be snapped up," a trader said.
  • APPEC 2019: Cosmo Oil buys Canadian Cold Lake crude as it expands Sakai coker
    Cosmo Oil will load around 300,000 barrels of Cold Lake crude, together with about 700,000 barrels of US WTI Midland crude on Suezmax tanker Athens Spirit September 10.
  • Japan bunker operations back to normal after Typhoon Faxai makes landfall
    The refineries are 100% back in operations from today, a trader said.

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In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
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