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September 23, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates dip 5.2pc to US$639/TEU, USWC plunge 7.5pc to $1,338/FEU
  • COSCO Shipping Ports sells stakes in three terminals to SIPG for US$150m
  • DHL Express announces 5pc price increase for 2020 in Hong Kong and Macau
  • Global container fleet swells to 23m TEU - scrapping slows and demand weakens
  • MSC's third 23,000 TEU boxship named 'MSC Samar' in Bremerhaven
  • ILWU warns of massive job losses with automation of BC terminals
  • CMA CGM starts rail service linking Rotterdam with German hinterland
  • Nairobi flower conferences October 23-24 in Radisson Blu Hotel
  • Boeing anticipates Chinese airlines will require 8,090 new aircraft by 2040
  • Airbus ups forecast for new cargo aircraft to 2,800 units by 2038
  • Qatar Airways reports FY2019 loss of US$2.7b despite rise in cargo revenues

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
  • NYK conducts Japan's first carbon-neutral voyage
  • Shipping cyber security white paper published
  • Mansukh Mandaviya had a busy schedule at Cochin Port
  • Port of Rotterdam signs agreement with Panama Canal
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port shatters two records by handling ship with highest parcel size & DWT
  • Hydraulic Trailer Owners Association holds 12th AGM in Mumbai
  • Ministry of Railways enters into MoU with Odisha govt for joint redevelopment of Bhubaneswar station as multimodal transport hub
  • Corporate tax rates slashed to 22 pc for domestic companies & 15 pc for new domestic manufacturing firms
  • GST rate on goods as recommended by the GST Council in its 37th meeting
  • India-US trade has the potential to double & reach $280 bn in five years, says Envoy
  • Relevant service-related exemptions/ changes in GST rates/ITC eligibility criteria
  • Subhash Desai graces MALA 2019 as Chief Guest

International Transport Journalweb site
  • From South America to the world
  • First unitised direct train connects Coevorden and Nässjo
  • Prologis builds logistics facility in Le Havre
  • Awards for two intermodal veterans
  • Remaining 100% CO2-neutral
  • Cebu Pacific Air in the cargo cloud
  • K Line's sustainability acknowledged again
  • Lineage Logistics acquires more cold storage facilities
  • Smugglers' dreams evaporate
  • Searching for vessels via Ocean Finder
  • Synergy Group opens new office in Copenhagen
  • Leipzig forwarder buys thirteen new semitrailers
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Messaggerie Libri extends contract with Ceva Logistics
  • New head for a new department
  • Greenyard expands fleet in Poland
  • Digital takeover for Green Steam
  • Groupe ADP wins consulting contracts in USA

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • Shipping lines 'at mercy of forwarders' who won't commit, with blank sailings likely to continue
  • Hong Kong delays air cargo screening programme as economy and air trade falter
  • Clouds fog cannabis shipments, causing headache for carriers
  • Air cargo: don't rest on your laurels, other modes are targeting your business
  • IRU calls for increased focus on road transport as Amazon - and others - go green
  • FedEx CEO: Amazon among rivals "we wake up every day trying to think about"
  • CMA CGM says "no" to the Northern Sea Route
  • Market Insight: Ceva's moment of truth as 'CMA CGM risk' fears unsettle the marketplace

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • 3Maj to complete second Algoma Equinox class vessel
    Canada's Algoma Central Corporation has reached an agreement with Croatian shipbuilder 3Maj Brodogradiliste to acquire the second of two sister Equinox Class 650' self-unloading bulkers ordered before the shipyard got into financial
  • Why North Carolina added a pedestrian-only boat to its ferry mix
    This year's FERRIES 2019 conference is putting a major emphasis on operator experience. Among the strong panel of speakers is Jeb Dixon, Deputy Director of NCDOT's Ferry Division. He will share lessons
  • Ørsted to deploy giant 12 MW turbines on two U.S. offshore wind farms
    Ørsted has selected GE Renewable Energy as the preferred turbine supplier for two of its U.S. offshore wind farms - marking the world's first commercial deployment of GE's Haliade-X 12 MW offshore

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: IUMI 2019
    The annual marine insurance bun-fight that is IUMI may not be everyone's idea of a party, but there was a...
  • Gulf countries step up security measures
    Kuwait raises security level at is ports as Saudi Arabia and the UAE join the Bahrain-based naval mission
  • The Interview: Gene Seroka
    This year has been a testing time for the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, who came under...
  • Enforcement and training back under the spotlight as deadly liquefaction casualties continue
    The disappearance of the Indonesia-flagged Nur Allya bulk carrier last month with 25 seafarers on board was just the latest...
  • Rogue shippers: The bane of box shipping
    This year the spate of fires has seen no let-up, with blazes on board Hapag-Lloyd's Yantian Express, the APL Vancouver...
  • Aurelius partners Ardent management team in buyout of salvor
    Deal appears to signal a step back from salvage for co-founder Svitzer and Crowley
  • The Middle East bet that paid off
    There are 135 Singapore-owned OSVs in the Middle East Gulf, second only to the UAE in terms of the owned...
  • The known unknowns
    Instability is undesirable in container shipping, but there could be some silver linings amongst the clouds
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: DP World eyes further offshore expansion | Insurers raise box fires as shipping's hot topic | Reefer...
  • MSC poised to invest in flagship Liverpool2 terminal
    Mediterranean Shipping Co's terminal division takes stake in Liverpool terminal
  • POSH-Ezion JV defaults on loan
    Despite being in a protracted offshore downturn, POSH is the better-performing half of the JV. However, it now warns of...
  • Glencore joins global agribusiness blockchain initiative
    The digital platform will be launched in the second half of next year
  • LNG Ltd and Delta Offshore agree deal for Vietnamese LNG-to-power project
    The integrated project, which includes the construction and operation of an LNG import terminal, 3,200-megawatt combined-cycle power plant and delivery...
  • Marefind offers new careers and jobs platform for shipping and yachting
    New tool for job-seekers and companies alike makes job-post and job-search easy
  • Richard Janssen takes over as salvors' leader
    Smit managing director succeeds Charo Coll as president of the International Salvage Union

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • CMA CGM drops US detention/demurrage fee after pushback
  • FMC extends comment period on detention/demurrage rule
  • LTL benefits from shifting US shipping patterns
  • Spot rate declines continue in eastbound Pacific
  • Shipping emissions data quality not an excuse for inaction
  • Government response to union pushback to shape future port automation

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • Clarksons remains positive but cautious on shipping demand risks
    Clarksons is maintaining a positive outlook on shipping markets, despite demand challenges in the months ahead which will need to be tracked closely. IMO 2020 and longhaul trades are giving a "boost" to demand, the research arm of the London-based shipbroker said in its autumn 2019 market outlook report. Clarkson's benchmark ClarkSea earnings index has risen 12% from a year ago, with the tanker
  • IMO 2020 fuel switch may accelerate on Saudi woes
    Financial incentives may be strong enough for shipowners to begin their switch soon due to high HSFO prices.
  • TradeWinds takes pause for scheduled maintenance
    Even news organisations need an occasional dry docking. Our staff will not be updating the TradeWinds web edition starting at 1600 London time on Friday, 20 September, during a project to improve its IT infrastructure. Our journalists will be back online bright and early on Monday, 23 September.
  • CSSC Shipping wins debut A grade from Fitch
    Hong Kong owning unit of giant Chinese shipbuilder seen as "strategically important."
  • Sergey Frank could take on new project after resignation
    Sovcomflot CEO made the choice to move upstairs at Russian shipowner, sources said.
  • Boxship line Eimskip may sell ferry unit
    Capital structure also being examined by Icelandic company's bosses.
  • 'Prolonged' OSV weakness led to POSH Terasea default
    Singapore's Ezion Holdings says tough markets are to blame for financial trouble at JV
  • Smit's Richard Janssen takes over at ISU
    Wreck removal expert says he wants to 'encourage high standards'.
  • Hill Dickinson shipping chief Clark switches to Ince
    Global maritime boss jumps ship after two years of building up law firm's global presence.
  • Cleaves: Frontline making all the right moves
    Analyst raises target price after Fredriksen company switches focus from suezmaxes to VLCCs.
  • NYK claims 'carbon-neutral' first for Japanese owners
    Car carrier completes voyage using offsetting of carbon dioxide.
  • Second auction looms for Brightoil VLCC as price disappoints
    Hong Kong court orders Brightoil Galaxy to be re-tendered after best offer was $61.5m.
  • Dire straits for shipping: The TW+ Quiz
    Test your knowledge of a turbulent three months for the industry
  • Incheon opts for cold-ironing to slash vessel emissions
    ABB to install technology at new ferry terminal and South Korea's largest cruise terminal
  • Borealis switches from seller to buyer with trio of boxship deals
    Three out and three in as Christoph Toepfer-led focuses on younger, larger containerships
  • Lauritzen Bulker captain fined for lying over cargo hold safety
    Seafarer passed out during discharge operations after master claimed gas-tests had been carried out

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • August employment level reaches new low at U.S. railroads
    As precision scheduled railroading takes hold, headcount levels drop to their lowest in years.
  • Diesel consumption dropped in California, but it's not what you think
    Diesel consumption in California fell in the beginning of 2019, led some to believe that there was a sudden transition to other fuel sources.
  • FreightWaves oil report: refining capacity is good for truckers, and it's rising
    Whether its a small renewable diesel plant or a big refinery expansion, growth is ongoing.
  • DOWN UNDER TRUCKING: injured truck driver wins US$1.15 million compensation
    Truck driver Terry Damon will receive a total of A$1.7 million (US$1.15 million) of compensation from his employer, a shipper and a consignee, after they...
  • Truck tolls, EV subsidies drive $60B climate package in Germany
    German officials have unveiled a $60 billion climate policy package, one of several government and private-sector emissions reductions schemes that have been introduced ahead of...
  • Kalitta may be forced to exit Schiphol airport
    U.S.-based freighter operator Kalitta Air may be forced to exit service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, a key European hub for 15 years, over an ongoing...
  • Ocean shipping on Wall Street: the sound of silence
    Capital-market sentiment is so bad in New York that ship owners may end up raising more money in Oslo this year.
  • GM halts assembly operations at Canadian plant as strike fallout continues
    Automaker stops producing vehicles at Oshawa plant as temporary layoffs hit GM workers and suppliers including CEVA Logistics.
  • Remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda still affecting freight businesses in the Houston area
    The one-two punch of torrential rains and heavy flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda has forced road closures and route changes for freight businesses in Houston...
  • Proposal floated to allow USPS self-declaration of foreign postal shipments; keep US in UPU
    France, Germany float proposal that would increase USPS charges for handling foreign mail, keep US in UPU
  • Visibility entices, and frightens, the supply chain
    Carriers leery of sharing data on collaborative logistics platforms.
  • California takes lead in suing Trump over emissions standards authority
    California moved as expected Friday, Sept. 20, to sue the Trump administration over stripping its waiver to set tougher emissions standards for passenger cars and...
  • National freight volumes now positive for two straight months as 2018 comparisons ease
    Freight volumes and rejections continue their newfound winning ways
  • FMC extends comment period for container availability rule
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission set the new comment deadline for its notice of proposed interpretive rule to address demurrage and detention practices to Oct....
  • McLeod Software launches virtual AI Truck Racing League
    McLeod Software launched a virtual Artificial Intelligence Truck Racing League (AITRL) designed to educate the transportation industry about the importance of machine learning through gamification.
  • Freight Futures for the win
    FreightWaves President George Abernathy makes hedging fun at CSCMP Edge 2019.
  • Postmates raises $225 million, nears initial public offering
    When a company raises a significant amount of capital this close to its public offering, it could reflect cash insecurity or the basic desire to...
  • Servicing trucks in the era of Truck-as-a-Service
    As trucks adopt advanced technologies, there is a growing need for tech-savvy mechanics to service them.
  • Container shipping growing more slowly than in 2018
    BIMCO says there are "several indications" that goods are being shipped from the Far East to Europe and then transhipped to the U.S. East Coast...
  • Latest US sanctions take aim at Iran's banks
    The Treasury Department adds two banks to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List in response to Iran's alleged involvement in missile attacks against...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/20
    A rate correction in the East drives National freight futures lower on Thursday.
  • Record floods in Texas fading, but not gone (forecast video)
    Up to 40 inches of rainfall in parts of southeastern Texas the past three days. More wet weather possible today.
  • RateLinx launches platform to help data drive strategy, not just efficiency
    By creating a one-stop shop, RateLinx hopes to offer shippers cost savings alongside data analysis.
  • Costs of California drayage expected to rise under AB5
    Despite sea change in business model, carriers and drivers may want to wait for more clarity.
  • Weighing trade imbalance
    Academics look at the trade imbalance between the United States and China and weigh in on possible fixes.
  • Temporary logistics workers will earn more this holiday season, finds Wonolo report
    Businesses will pay up to 14% more on logistics-related temporary jobs during the upcoming holiday season.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • Oil markets seen underestimating Middle East risk premium
  • FUTURES 4: Product crack spreads weaken as USGC refinery operations return
  • Bunkers supplier Monjasa awaits 0.5%S demand in Panama: Americas chief
  • Brazil's Petrobras to lower sulfur cap for bunkers to 0.5% from October

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- 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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