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January 10, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • China's Pearl River cargo volume breaches 1b tonnes
  • US trade deficit reaches lowest since 2016 as imports plunge
  • Airlines follow FAA ban of US airlines from flying over Iraq, Iran
  • US President threatens severe sanctions against Iraq over troops removal
  • Chittagong box volume up 7pc to 3.1m TEU, Dhaka ICD throughput also rises
  • Wilmington is honoured as most productive small N America port
  • Silk Road: Geely starts localised-assembled Proton X70 in Malaysia
  • China, Hong Kong air freight traffic push up global volumes
  • SF Airlines boosts service between Shenzhen and New Delhi
  • EL AL inks ACMI agreement with Atlas Air

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • Bahri extends liner shipping network to South India with MV Bahri Jeddah's maiden calls at Ennore & Chennai ports
  • Liberian Registry introduces simplified vessel registration process
  • New fuel advisory services for shippers & forwarders launched
  • Coffee exports up in 2019
  • Cotton exports in first 3 months of the season down
  • Oilmeal exports down in Dec.
  • APM Terminals Mumbai remains committed towards further ease of doing business & embracing increased digitisation as it handles more than 2 m TEUs in 2019
  • CCI releases 'Market Study on E-commerce in India: Key Findings & Observations'
  • FDI inflows up in H1

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Don't wait 30 years
  • Automotive logistics provider tests LNG trucks in France
  • Ocean Alliance Day 4 product to take off in April
  • Scheduled road haulage services across Southeast Asia
  • Disappointing November results for Asia Pacific airlines
  • Auto Terminal Gioa Tauro fully in new hands
  • Seko Logistics acquires Air-City
  • Naomi Landman joins Damco
  • New intra-Asian service to be launched by Yang Ming
  • Another successful year for Pennsylvania's railroad
  • Lothar Thoma is the new head of air & sea at Gebrüder Weiss
  • ESR announces new lease with Amazon
  • Swissport renews contract in Belgium
  • Why it's important to invest in road safety innovation
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ship Serv appoints Henrik Hyldahn as CEO
  • Record year for GO Express & Logistics
  • Improving safety systems in vessels
  • Next development stage for biggest Textron aircraft

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • December and January data point to a happier new year for air freight
  • 'More calls and faster transits' in Ocean Alliance east-west service shake-up
  • Ambitious rival Florida airport targets a prime slice of Miami's freighter traffic
  • Geodis eyes network opportunities as SE Asia's roads improve
  • Dunkirk first port in France to offer 'cold ironing' for containerships
  • New wave of companies pledge not to ship through Arctic Ocean
  • Market Insight EXCLUSIVE: Hellmann gets new global ocean head ex-Schenker, cuts COO post
  • M&A radar: If PIL worsens, Temasek will bail it out and flip to CMA CGM

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • Red Rock to supply cranes for third Keppel FELS dredge
    Keppel FELS has awarded Kristiansand, Norway, headquartered Red Rock AS a contract for the delivery of two cranes for the third in a series of newbuild trailing suction hopper dredges the Singapore
  • Britannia P&I strengthens North American presence
    The Britannia P&I club has underlined its commitment to the North American market by establishing a new exclusive correspondent, B Americas P&I, to be based in New York. B Americas P&I will
  • Breaching Snake River dams is a $2.3 billion bad idea says PNWA
    Environmentalists are pushing for the removal of four dams on the lower Snake River in the hopes that this would improve salmon stock. Recently, the State of Washington released a draft Lower
  • Siemens Gamesa named preferred supplier for largest U.S. offshore wind project thus far
    Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been named as the preferred turbine supplier for the massive 2,640 MW Dominion Energy Virginia Offshore Wind project. This is the largest offshore wind power project
  • Lubrizol identifies VLSFO engine condition challenges
    Legacy cylinder oils may not protect ship engines from the variable fuel characteristics of very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO), according to Wickliffe, Ohio, headquartered global additive supplier Lubrizol Corp. In a
  • Svitzer tugboats play key role in Australia bushfire response
    As the bushfire crisis accelerated across Australia over the weekend of January 4-5, 2020, the Svitzer team in Eden, New South Wales, played a significant role in the response. Svitzer Australia has

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • Economou sees Signal alliance as game-changer for tanker pool
    Signal's management track record could deliver spot rates of as much as $4,000 per day more than industry averages in...
  • VLCC rates keep most tankers transiting Hormuz
    'There have been no attacks on tankers, or any specific threats to shipping at this stage. I don't think anybody...
  • Forwarders frustrating box-owning benefits
    Operational difficulties mean shippers find it hard to use their own containers
  • Port of Rotterdam supports EU action on emissions
    The EU Emissions Trading System should be a back-up instrument in case the IMO does not adopt sufficiently ambitious measures...
  • Ocean Alliance holds steady with new services
    Capacity and trades remain the same as number of ships utilised drops slightly
  • China Merchant Energy Shipping takes $500m in shares offer
    Proceeds will be mainly used to finance its part of its existing orderbook of four very large crude carriers, two...
  • Hong Kong retains prowess as maritime centre
    Decarbonisation and digitalisation emerged as major themes running through the week, while other important areas such as Hong Kong's role...
  • Cargill's shipping unit reaps benefit of planning ahead
    Cargill says it will manage the risk of higher fuel prices by continuing to secure contracts with reputable fuel suppliers...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Greek owners take top S&P spot in 2019 | Star Bulk set to benefit from scrubber advantage...
  • Sulphur cap violation reported in China
    DMSA says that infringement may occur if "the high sulphur and low-sulphur fuels are not blended properly or if the...
  • Pavilion Energy completes Iberdrola acquisition
    Pavilion Energy has established a foothold in Europe by buying Iberdrola's LNG and gas portfolio
  • Rocket attack in Baghdad hits tanker shares
    The rocket attack that unsettled the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday clearly indicates that hostilities between the US and...
  • Woodside receives go-ahead for Sangomar project
    Sangomar is the second large-scale field development to launch off Senegal following the BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • Trimble, Kuebix plan TMS uniting truckers, shippers
  • Forwarders leaving shipper-owned container opportunities on the table: survey
  • SM Line gives Portland a container comeback opening
  • LA judge deals blow to AB5's validity for truckers
  • Ocean Alliance tweaks network as rivals change members
  • NJ's classification bill dead, for now, but will return: senator

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • Demolition market reignites for large bulkers as Berge Bulk sells fifth in a year
  • Exmar makes sweeping changes to company structure, C-suite
  • Seacor Holdings borrows $200m for tanker subsidiary
  • Diana Shipping fixes another panamax to Phaethon
  • First VLCC sales talk of New Year indicates rising vessel prices
  • BW Group's Dorian sell-off continues as share prices rise
  • SFL Corp poised to pay off maturing debt after $67.5m bond sale
  • DECADE AHEAD: Finance sector forecasts greater focus on environment
  • CIT Group fixes $56m of finance for Advantage tanker buys
  • DECADE AHEAD: Opportunities and 'challenges in disguise' for bulkers
  • Svitzer ships shelter Australian fire refugees
  • DECADE AHEAD: 2020s seen as 'transformational' for boxships
  • DECADE AHEAD: Tanker owners brace for regulatory challenges and turbulence in 2020s
  • DECADE AHEAD: Maritime lawyers see opportunity in the 'Roaring Twenties'
  • Grieg Shipbrokers to move into panamax and capesize sectors
  • Petrobras says FPSO contractor died after drinking ethanol
  • Shearwater takes over CGG seismic survey fleet as new JV planned
  • VLCC owner Soechi targets refinancing as Fitch maintains rating
  • Britannia expands in US as UK Club recruits in Greece
  • SK Shipping and Hyundai Glovis emerge behind $282m HHI order
  • Reederei H Vogemann homes in on $190m bulker order
  • Some VLSFO exceeds new sulphur cap, shipowners report
  • Eastern Pacific turns to DSME to raise dual-fuelled boxship tally
  • Sovcomflot inks world's first ice-class LNG-fuelled MR tankers
  • South Korean companies fined for Hyundai Heavy cargo price-fixing
  • Equinor closes in on charters for LPG-retrofitted VLGCs
  • Armed men plant cocaine after boarding Zeaborn boxship
  • Shell homes in on shipowners for LNG-fuelled LR2 dozen
  • Amsol salvage tug successfully rescues ailing sea bird
  • Euronav lines up big dividend payouts as tanker cash rolls in
  • Trump has fanned volatility, but shipping opportunities abound
  • DECADE AHEAD: Decarbonisation push set to create opportunities for gas as a transition fuel
  • Xinzhou Zhejiang Shipbuilding lands domestic handymax bulker order
  • Waruna Nusa Sentana gives older tankers the heave-ho
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition boosts tanker fleet by five

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • NYC Sanitation Department ready for Mack's first electric refuse truck
    The New York City Department of Sanitation will begin testing the first Mack LR Electric refuse truck, hoping to gain valuable insight into the viability...
  • US commission supports sanctions for Chinese human rights abusers
    A bipartisan group of U.S. House and Senate lawmakers see export controls as a means to punish those Chinese officials and companies involved in human...
  • ELD supplier Trimble acquires Kuebix, sees big integration ahead
    The acquisition of Kuebix is believed to be a step toward making a fragmented transportation industry more efficient.
  • Airbus to ramp up aircraft production in Alabama
    Airbus is expanding its aircraft manufacturing operations on Boeing's home turf.
  • Peak season over, now on to the January blues (with video)
    In the second DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index of 2020, the shippers gain power for the first time in 7 weeks. Look for the...
  • Prologis closes on $4 billion purchase of Industrial Property Trust
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/9
    Trucking Freight Futures mostly stable on Wednesday with SEA to LAX under downward pressure.
  • White House proposes slashing timelines for highway projects
    Road, rail, port environmental permits to be completed in two years.
  • Today's Pickup: Airfreight market continued decline during holiday season
    Airfreight market continues decline; U.S. trade deficit falls to three-year low; LiDAR to get more affordable.
  • US rail traffic starts off new year in a slump
    Association of American Railroads reports volumes continue to run lower than a year ago.
  • Stormy weekend ahead for dozens of US states (with forecast video)
    Snow, ice, wind, severe thunderstorms to slow down supply chains next few days.
  • CBP taps nine firms for e-commerce data pilot
    Companies from Amazon to Zulily agree to help Customs and Border Protection figure out how to identify and target high-risk shipments.
  • Werner joins California electric truck testing parade
    Add Werner Enterprises to the parade of companies testing battery-powered heavy-duty trucks in California.
  • International Airlines Group CEO stepping down
    Willie Walsh will be succeeded by Iberia CEO Luis Gallego.
  • Leveraging data to lower roadside assistance expenses
    Digitalization of roadside assistance services can help fleets in not just getting immediate and seamless assistance but at flat-rate premiums.
  • Container lines boost blank voyages as Q1 downturn looms
    Lunar New Year marks traditional ocean shipping slowdown, but U.S.-China trade tiff means extra slack.
  • Commentary: Images that defined rail freight market view in 2019
    Jim Blaze writes about the key messages he extrapolated about railroading in 2019.
  • Trade war helps keep Mexico as top US trading partner
    Mexico continues to be the top trading partner for the United States, ranking No. 1 in total trade value through November, at $567.81 billion. It...
  • FreightWaves introduces AskWaves, an online spot for research and answers
    Introducing AskWaves, a place to search for answers in the logistics, transportation and the supply chain industry. With AskWaves, you can ask the FreightWaves team...
  • Midwest Motor Express acquired by investment firms
    Top 25 less-than-truckload carrier Midwest Motor Express has been acquired by Red Arts Capital and Prudential Capital Partners.
  • FourKites develops functionalities helping carriers control trucking operations data
    Partner Hub enables carriers to control who can access the data coming out of their trucking operations.
  • Freight All Kinds: Logistics of commercial construction
    Freight All Kinds: Logistics of commercial construction looks at the shipment of commercial building materials and the "carriers" moving them.
  • Second court puts big hit on imposing AB5 against California trucking sector
    This time it's a state court that says the FAAAA act blocks AB5 from regulating trucking employment
  • What is Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR)?
    Precision Scheduled Railroading, or PSR, is the operational method of running a railroad for maximum asset utilization by which freight movements are scheduled and managed...
  • Convoy removes debate over lumper fees with payment option
    Lumper payments can tie up cash for weeks as carriers wait for reimbursement, but Convoy is now automating the process, guaranteeing payment with the touch...
  • US will enforce IMO 2020 despite some doubts: commodity attorney
    There are plenty of individual interests likely to want enforcement of IMO 2020. But is the market incentivizing noncompliance?
  • Trimble requests extension to FMCSA repair mandate
    The request comes as the company struggles to update PeopleNet devices that malfunctioned over the New Year.
  • Cuomo hints at an AB5-like regulation for New York; effort in New Jersey derailed for now
    No specific trucking reference in the governor's State of the State, but calls current situation a "scam."
  • ExxonMobil wins rare challenge against OFAC penalty
    Experts say reversal of penalty related to U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control won't hinder its broader enforcement activities.
  • Container-line consolidation has failed to increase freight rates
    Despite all the mergers and all the alliances, ocean container rates are still lower than they were seven years ago.
  • CES 2020: EmbraerX, Elroy to collaborate on hybrid cargo drone
    The two companies are exploring opportunities in the logistics market.
  • California plans to expand rules requiring ships to use shore power
    California is proposing to require more ships, including tankers and roll-on, roll-off vessels to use shore power when docked.
  • Feds release new AV policy
    U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao touts agency collaboration and leadership in AV research and development.
  • More air transport companies seek certification for perishable logistics
    Temperature-sensitive cargo like meat can be exposed to warm air and other environmental conditions during transfers and storage without good logistics management procedures.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • Rough weather at Novorossiisk threatens loadings: sources
    Bad weather at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk may hamper shipping operations there, sources said Thursday.
  • TENDER DATA: Refidomsa seeks high sulfur diesel for Feb delivery
    The last Refidomsa HSD tender seen by Platts was for one 160,000-barrel cargo delivering January 14-16. Before that, Refidomsa sought long-term supply starting in November.
  • Compliant bunker fuel prices move closer amid conflicting fundamentals
    The start of 2020 has seen the spread between the main compliant bunker fuels, 0.5% sulfur fuel oil and marine gasoil, shrink, amid high demand for very low sulfur fuel oil and slack market conditions for middle distillates.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil decline extends as market consolidates, searches for next direction
    Crude futures were slightly lower at market settle Thursday after a range-bound session as markets looked for signs of next direction following steep losses the session prior.
  • Japan's first IMO-compliant domestic bunker contracts for Q4 2019 settled at Yen 63,500/kl.
    The contract, for fourth-quarter 2019, was settled at Yen 63,500/kl (93.18$/b).
  • Petrobras suspends ship transit via Strait of Hormuz on Middle East tensions
    The Brazilian major said that such a change will not have any impact on fuel supply in Brazil.
  • Spread between 0.5%S bunkers and 0.1%S MGO narrows in Panama
    "Fewer suppliers are offering VLSFO in general," a source said.

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The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
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Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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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.
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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)
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FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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