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August 13, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • 10,070-TEU APL Le Havre ablaze off India's Gujarat coast
  • Global box growth rate revised downwards to 2.5pc: Alphaliner
  • Hutchison Ports to build new box terminal at Egypt's port of Abu Qir
  • HKTDC seminar checks out ways and means of exiting China
  • Prepare fuel tanks to meet IMO 2020, says Intertek's technical chief
  • South Carolina ports cargo throughput up record-breaking 5pc in July
  • Boston's Conley container terminal hits record 307,331 TEU in FY2019
  • FedEx breaks away from Amazon partnership to serve broader range
  • CN and CSX intermodal meant to challenge to east coast trucking
  • China's producer price index falls to -0.3pc in July, hit by trade war
  • United States new heavy-duty truck orders in July lowest since 2010
  • Port of Chittagong moves up to 64th spot in world's top 100 box ports
  • Beijing tells Cathay to ban protesting staff from China flights
  • Hong Kong's status as global hub at risk as Reds increase local role
  • Cathay offers new fire-containment bag for lithium-ion batteries

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • APM Terminals Yucatan to expand & modernise Progreso terminal
  • APSEZ registers all-round growth in Q1
  • Cochin Shipyard keen on inland waterways vessels segment
  • MOL & COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation host event on future of LNG business
  • New Panama Canal tolls structure proposal
  • ZIM announces new Central America-Caribbean service
  • Countervailing duty may be imposed on certain steel products from China, Vietnam
  • Mansukh Mandaviya visits JNPT for an overview on the port; lays foundation for additional liquid cargo jetty
  • AMTOI holds 20th AGM & organises knowledge session
  • FFFAI calls for collaboration with Nepal Freight Forwarders Association to increase bilateral trade
  • Logistics leasing crossed 13 m sq. ft in H1 2019; records 31 pc growth year-on-year: CBRE
  • WCO publishes e-commerce package
  • China's imports from US fall by 19 pc in July amid trade war
  • Global cotton prices down on weak demand & higher production, says ICAC

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Two new special trucks to salvage vehicles
  • BLG handles logistics for fischerwerke
  • Eastern Europe prefers electric locomotives
  • Bruce A. Fenimore and Sara Mayes to receive CII awards
  • New entity for exchange of port information
  • Caribbean Airlines Cargo teams up with Alaska Airlines
  • International routes for new Swedish airport
  • Heaviest jumbo train completes successful trial run
  • Lothar Thoma replaces Heinz Senger-Weiss
  • K Line's new design for an LNG carrier
  • AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires US freight forwarder
  • DB Schenker tests nationwide use of exoskeletons
  • Twelve roundtrips between Luxembourg and Trieste
  • ZIM launches Americas service
  • Saudia Cargo launches express product for heavy shipments
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New contact persons at Royal Air Maroc

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Another box ship crew scramble for their lives as containers catch fire
  • Booming commercial letter traffic heads for digital channels
  • 'White list' trade tit-for-tat spat between South Korea and Japan
  • Hong Kong Airport cancels flights as protestors lay seige to terminals
  • CargoLogicAir CEO David Kerr to quit
  • On the wires: YRC Worldwide is stressed - anybody interested?
  • Supply chain radar: Uber Freight - a 'hidden gem' worth billions... or peanuts?

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Jotun Signs 42 Vessels HPS Contract with Wallenius Wilhelmsen
    Jotun, Sandefjord, Norway, signed an agreement August 8 with Norwegian company Wallenius Wilhelmsen to provide its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) anti-fouling coating system across 42 vessels in the leading shipowner's advanced Ro/Ro
  • Port of Los Angeles Breaks July Record with 912,154 TEUs
    For the fourth consecutive month, the Port of Los Angeles has set a new single-month cargo record. In July, the port moved 912,154 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)-the busiest July in the port's
  • PetroLogistics Awards McDermott with FEED Contract for 500 KTA Gulf Coast PDH Project
    McDermott International Inc. announced August 12 that it has been awarded a sizeable contract by PetroLogistics ll LLC to perform the front-end engineering design (FEED) services for a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) facility
  • ABB Names Björn Rosengren as CEO
    The board of ABB has unanimously appointed Björn Rosengren as its CEO. He will join ABB on February 1, 2020, and succeed CEO Peter Voser in this role on March 1, 2020.
  • MARAD Seeks Comments on Domestic Maritime CoE Designation Policy
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently announced progress in establishing Centers of Excellence for Domestic MaritimeWorkforce Training and Education (CoE), which would recognize and support community colleges and training

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Aframax earnings under pressure as North Sea and Baltic crude exports drop
    Refinery closures, pipeline problems, unscheduled maintenance and unplanned outages at oil fields have all lessened demand for aframaxes
  • One seafarer missing after fire on supply vessel in Bay of Bengal
    The Indian Coast Guard is dealing with the second reported fire in the region in recent days
  • Grains from Black Sea provide some support to dry bulk market
    Strong exports from the Black Sea region expected to continue over the coming months, says grains consultancy BullPositions
  • Maritime industry must open up about cyber crime
    Organisations within the maritime industry are often reluctant to report cyber attacks for fear of reputational damage
  • China's Asian rivals begin to take up the slack
    Vietnam sees the fastest growth in exports to the US in the wake of the Sino-US trade spat
  • Pyxis posts second-quarter loss despite uptick in rates
    Nasdaq-listed owner of six tankers sees net revenues decrease to $6.5m, from $7m in the same quarter a year earlier
  • Clarksons reports difficult year for its financial division
    Clarksons says it had a particularly strong performance in its broking division in the first half of the year
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran responsible for 70% of misrepresented bills of lading | Global box volume growth is braking sharply | The Lloyd's...
  • The Standard Club gains Hong Kong licence
    New branch will be led by Michael Turnbull as chief executive
  • APL containership catches fire off Indian coast
    The were no reports of injuries to the crew and initial checks showed the vessel is stable. The vessel has...
  • Kidnapped Turkish crew released
    Nearly a month after 10 Turkish crew were abducted from the Turkish-flagged 8,928 dwt Paksoy 1 general cargo vessel off...
  • Merger with CSSC won't create a monopoly, says CSIC chairman
    Chairman of China Industry Shipbuilding Corp claims the two only account for less than 50% of the country's total shipbuilding...
  • Ezion suffers from delay in rescue plan
    The group also had to dump assets in a weak market and cut rates as it struggled to keep afloat...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Toepfer Multipurpose Index gains in August
  • Plunge in US imports from Asia signals weak peak
  • Debate over India cabotage flares again
  • M&A, larger ships ramp-up Asia transshipment competition
  • US East Coast reaps gains from rise in Mexican ro-ro
  • Hong Kong airport chaos hampers air cargo
  • US domestic intermodal weakest since Great Recession

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Andersen takes over at Avance Gas
    Ulrik Andersen has taken the reins at Avance Gas - along with the option to buy 750,000 shares. The John Fredriksen-backed, Oslo-traded gas carrier owner disclosed Monday that Andersen had been issued the options, which vest annually over the next three years and come with a five-year term. BTIG backs Avance Gas to swing back to black as VLGC rates spring to life Avance Gas eyes Fredriksen-driv
  • Turkish seafarers kidnapped in Nigeria released
    The 10 seafarers returned home Sunday after being kidnapped 15 July
  • Carnival names new chief ethics and compliance officer
    Arnold Donald-led company is required to create such role as part of $20m fine for violating five-year probation tied to environmental wrongdoing.
  • ITF agrees Strait of Hormuz 'extended risk zone'
    Crew entitled to improved wages and benefits if vessel is attacked
  • Pioneer Marine relives 'unpleasant memories from 2016'
    Torben Janholt-led handysize specialist turns a profit in the second quarter amid challenging market.
  • Ardmore Shipping explains rare step of revealing net asset value
    Differences in methodology aside, the Irish tanker owner's self-reported valuation is generally in line with analysts' estimations
  • APL containership hit by fire off western India
    A fire broke out aboard an APL boxship off the coast of western India Friday night. According to the Indian Coast Guard and local media reports, the fire started on the 10,106-teu APL Le Havre (built 2012) while the ship was about 40 nautical miles offshore. The cause of the fire is not known, but it reportedly struck four containers. All 26 crew members are said to be safe. One seafarer killed
  • Macroeconomic fears sting shipping stocks to wipe out this year's gains
    Shipping stocks have felt the force of the latest shots fired in Donald Trump's trade war with China with market turbulence in the past week wiping out year to date climbs. Red arrows were seen in every core shipping market last week as LNG carrier and dry bulk owners joined tanker and LPG peers in seeing their market values fall as a group. "Investors are fearing demand growth and the global
  • One seafarer killed in anchor handler fire off India
    A seafarer has died and another is missing following a fire onboard an anchor handing supply tug off the coast of India, according to reports. Kastrup out as APL CEO, Courquin in The blaze broke out onboard the 3,955-hp Coastal Jaguar (built 1983) near the port of Visakhapatnam on Monday, The Times of India reported. Twenty-eight of the vessel's crew were rescued by the Indian Coastguard, acc
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping reloading shelf after $122m purchase
    Eagle Bulk Shipping is feathering its potential war chest for possible purchases with a $750m shelf filing. Nasdaq-listed Eagle has logged the fresh shelf filing following a major summer swoop for six ultramax bulkers. Thanassis Martinos back in S&P market with Norden supramax buy Eagle Bulk Shipping eyes growth options after six-ship deal While a shelf filing does not mean a further equity ra
  • Vitol deepens tanker ownership with Navios Acquisition VLCC purchase
    Trading giant Vitol is believed to have deepened its interest in VLCC ownership with the purchase of a tanker from Navios Maritime Acquisition. Multiple brokers are connecting the London headquartered company with the acquisition of the 305,100-dwt Nave Electron (built 2002). Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Acquisition sells oldest VLCC Vitol shows tanker appetite with time charter of quar
  • Swedish shipowner Gotland disposes of two product tankers
    Swedish tanker and ferry owner Rederi AB Gotland is selling two of its product tankers. US brokers say the Guangzhou built 39,000-dwt Alice (built 2013) and the sistership Ami (built 2012) have been sold for $40m enbloc. Laurin Maritime buys back tanker from KS owner It is being suggested that Amoretti Armatori of Italy is the buyer. Officials at both the seller and reported buyer have yet t
  • Fearnleys chief Kristian Sorensen expects 'nice year' after 2018 revenue jump
    Operating margin remains steady but broker's chief executive says political instability could have an impact on S&P deals
  • Pyxis Tankers stays in the red during 'choppy' second quarter
    Eddie Valentis backed Pyxis Tankers chalked up a second quarter loss in a difficult freight market. The product tanker specialist booked a $1.6m loss in the three months to the end of June, a little deeper than the $1.3m red number seen a year earlier. Valentis, chief executive of Pyxis, said in a statement the company has expected the chartering environment for product tankers to be choppy in t
  • APL and Vale buck demolition trend to send boxship and bulker for scrap
    APL and Vale are sending ships to Alang despite a depressed scrap market
  • Andi Case rules out newbuild 'shock wave' and eyes capital markets 'game changer'
    Orderbook not a threat to shipping industry's rebound
  • Scotland's Ferguson yard sunk by LNG-fuelled ferry job
    Revived privately-owned Scottish shipyard to go into administration amid talk of nationalisation plan
  • Siem Offshore sells multipurpose PSV to Nigerian owner
    Siem Offshore has sold a multipurpose field and ROV support vessel (MRSV) to buyers in Nigeria. Kristian Siem steps back on to Siem Offshore board The Oslo-listed owner has signed an agreement to sell the 4,214-dwt Siem Marlin (built 2009) for an undisclosed price. The buyer is Lagos-based Marine Platforms, an oil services company that operates in Nigeria and the African continent, according
  • Reederei Krey snaps up Nord/LB MPP duo in fleet renewal bid
    Acquisition of pair is an 'opportunity', says German shipowner
  • Clarksons books 'robust' first half performance as shipbroking results shine
    Shipbroking giant Clarksons has chalked up improved first half results in the face of a weaker dry cargo market, an ongoing trade war between the US and China and a period of constrained capital markets activity. London-listed Clarksons pointed to a strong showing from its shipbroking operation for the improved numbers and remains confident of an ongoing recovery in shipping markets and a disrupt
  • Stevenson signals Diamond S Shipping set to renew its MR fleet
    Connecticut-based shipowner knows the time is right as average fleet age hits 10 years

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Wayne State University launches new mobility center
    The Center for Advanced Mobility marks another stage in the evolution of Detroit as a hub for new transportation technologies.
  • UPS takes rare step outside four walls, names Pepsi executive new CFO
    UPS hires Pepsi executive as CFO in rare move going outside the company
  • Crew safe after container fire on APL Le Havre off India Coast
    A container fire aboard the APL LeHavre comes as many liner companies are cracking down on misdeclared cargo.
  • Temperature-controlled storage provider sees "favorable" outlook
    Americold Realty Trust sees favorable refrigerated warehouse supply and demand dynamics continuing.
  • First quarterly drop in USPS' package, shipping volumes in nine years sends warning flares
    USPS' first quarterly decline in package volumes in 9 years throws up warning flares over lost business from its biggest customers
  • Pakistani startup Airlift raises $2.2M as investors flock to transit-hailing apps
    Traffic congestion in the developing world is driving a flourishing on-demand bus market.
  • Former Delta Air Lines safety chief sworn in to lead FAA
    Dickson will take on oversight of Boeing 737 MAX grounding.
  • Service reliability issues and trade uncertainty could help push U.S. rail volumes lower
    U.S. rail carloads no longer appear to be following the lead of broader economic indicators. Why? Look to concerns about rail service reliability and trade...
  • Marine terminals look to tech to keep trucking on track at ports
    Shifting rules at marine terminals pose challenge to drayage.
  • The six most common reasons cargo gets held up in customs
    Learn about the six most common reasons cargo gets delayed during the customs process.
  • Deliveroo is leaving the German last-mile food delivery market
    U.K.-based Deliveroo is exiting Germany, citing difficulties in maintaining the level of customer service that it offers across its other markets.
  • Today's pick-up: Son of Spaghetti Junction; YRC in consolidation mode
    Atlanta is building Spaghetti Junction II. UK drug companies will take matters into their hands to get goods to market in no-deal Brexit; YRC consolidation...
  • Commentary: The logistics of a college football game
    College football season is about to start (YES!!!). This article focuses on the logistics of moving a college team's equipment from its home location to...
  • Air Canada boosts Transat bid by C$200 million
    Canada's largest airline gets backing from Transat's largest investor for C$720 deal after real estate developer attempted to block acquisition.
  • Does Hong Kong airport closure signal troubled days ahead for air cargo?
    Continued cancellations could have a marked impact on air cargo.
  • Feds fund trucking improvements at the Port of Montreal
    Canadian government to invest C$18.5 million for logistics system, bridge, signs and "intelligent" communications to boost flow of trucks as part of a broader effort...
  • U.S. Energy Projections to 2050
    EIA projects that, for the first time since the 1950s, the United States will export more energy than it imports by 2020.
  • Port Report: NY-NJ port moves container via electric truck
    Third busiest U.S. port prods carriers and owner-operators to use low- and zero-emissions trucks.
  • Redwood Games raise $130,000 for juvenile diabetes research
    The seventh annual Games were the biggest yet.
  • BREAKING NEWS: Hong Kong Airport Shutdown
    All flights into and out of Hong Kong have been shut down by the Hong Kong Airport Authority owing to the occupation of the airport...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Argentina's populist opposition win may put energy investment hold
    Argentina's leading opposition coalition, a left-wing populist alliance that ruled the country from 2003-15, swept the national primaries on Sunday.
  • US shale oil output to climb 85,000 b/d on month in September: EIA
    US shale oil output will increase to nearly 8.77 million b/d in September, up 85,000 b/d from August.
  • Oil slightly bullish, shrugging off tumble in equities
    Crude futures held in positive territory Monday, even as equities tumbled on global growth concerns.
  • Saudi Aramco expands in India with deal for Reliance Industries' stake
  • Portuguese hauliers start indefinite strike action
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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