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May 12, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 11, 2021
  • Ever Given owner asks freight holders to share cost of damages demanded by Egyptian authorities
  • First new LPG FFA trades completed
  • NYK becomes first Japanese shipping company to participate in Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative
  • Panama-flagged vessels to no longer have preferential tariffs for Chinese tonnage dues
  • Minister hopeful of $400 billion in merchandise exports this fiscal
  • Restoring the facility under Circular No. 17/2020 dated 03.04.2020 namely, 'Measure to facilitate trade during the lockdown period - Section 143AA of the Customs Act, 1962'
  • Seafood sector wary of proposed US retaliatory tariff & freight hike
  • JNPT receives 80 MT of liquid medical oxygen
  • No Saudi port restrictions currently on vessels arriving from India
  • Air cargo demand reaches all-time high in March 2021
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo delivers medical supplies for India's healthcare emergency
  • DP World expands European inland network
  • MSMEs seen as key to post-pandemic recovery
  • New booklet highlights key results of 2020 work on standards & regulations
  • Air cargo industry's first sustainability report released
  • Dr A. Janardhana Rao, MD, IPA no more
  • IMO urges fair vaccine distribution for seafarers
  • Over 56,400 cultural goods seized & 67 arrests made in action involving 31 countries

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Making the best of the situation
  • 12,000 HP move 6,000 t at 120 km/h
  • John O'Connor to lead strategic development
  • WCL prepares the future
  • Teaming up for logistics in Vietnam
  • More cranes in port of Barcelona
  • Direct access to transport pricing information
  • Air bridge from Dubai to nine cities in India
  • Call for candidacy
  • A contract brewing to the next stage
  • Expanding facilities in port of Hirtshals
  • UK: Tinsley Rail Yard reopened
  • What about art?
  • CBRE for ZAL in Huelva
  • Port of Lübeck grows in first quarter
  • Digital counterpart to analogue offer
  • 170 times around the world, now regularly to Wuhan
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New CFO at Loadsmart

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 11, 2021
  • Another 'new normal' as container rollover rates continue to increase
  • More port restrictions from India's Covid wave exacerbate crew change crisis
  • 'Bit of a gamble' - carriers seek the right balance for belly cargo flights
  • MSC orders more LNG-fuelled box ships, but it's not green enough for Maersk
  • IATA's ONE Record setting a new standard for air cargo's digital future
  • Another 'synergic' deal for sennder as it acquires Dutch forwarder Cars&Cargo
  • Global semiconductor shortage can be explained by the 'bullwhip effect'
  • Against the odds: Sparkling M'rsk on a roll - 'we are doing it for you'

Marine Logweb site
MAY 11, 2021
  • Colonial Pipeline shutdown: Are Jones Act waivers on the cards?
    The shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline after a ransomware cyberattack has seen panic buying of gas - and MARAD taking the first steps to consider the possibility of a limited Jones Act
  • Vineyard Wind gets construction and operation go ahead
    Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced approval for the construction and operation of the Vineyard Wind project - the first large-scale, offshore wind project
  • Green upgrades underway at Hurtigruten's Norwegian Coastal Express
    Norway's Hurtigruten Group is planning a major environmental upgrade of all seven of its Norwegian Coastal Express ships, aiming to cut CO2 emissions by least 25%, and NOx emissions by 80%. The
  • Europe's largest shore power plant opens
    In a ceremony held in Rostock-Warnemünde yesterday during Germany's 12th National Maritime Conference, the 2,174-passenger cruise ship AIDAsol inaugurated Europe's largest shore power plants for ships. The power plant has been established
  • VIDEO: Iranian boats flee after USN fires warning shots
    U.S. 5th Fleet has released video of a further incident of harassment of U.S. naval vessels by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN). In this incident, more than a dozen IRGCN

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 11, 2021
  • Seanergy welcomes new capes amid 'strongest market of last decade'
    The two arrivals leave Seanergy awaiting delivery of two more purchases, bringing the fleet to 15 capesizes with an average age...
  • Cargill misses climate-change and diversity shipping targets
    Shipping was 'unappealing to females', which is why diversity and inclusion target wasn't met, according to its 2020 sustainability report
  • Nigeria's anti-piracy initiative seen as a long-term solution
    Nigeria's promises to crack down on maritime crime should be taken with a grain of salt, Risk Intelligence senior analyst...
  • Maersk transformation gathers pace
    It is four years since Maersk began its corporate transition. It has now set targets for its logistics business to...
  • Minor change in charterparty left arrested vessel on hire
    Minor change to contract, made in light of Supreme Court ruling from 2016, left French trader with responsibility to post...
  • V.Group calls on vaccine-shunning nations to back seafarer countries
    Governments deselecting vaccines should give them to nations that are providing most of the world's seafarers to enable trade to...
  • Emanuele Grimaldi praises UK flag as ships switch to Malta after Brexit
    Grimaldi ships are registered in several EU jurisdictions, including Spain following the recent purchase of vessels from Armas Trasmediterránea Group...
  • Equipment shortage breathes life into conventional reefer shipping
    Specialised reefer ships are in high demand as carriers grapple to get a grip on a global reefer equipment shortage...
  • From the News Desk: Crew changes, climate and a rising China
    Shipping frustrated at unpredictable crew-change rules, intensifying debate over emissions regulations, and why the US-China trade war still matters
  • Chinese crew invokes contract clause after order to call at India
    Seafarers are trying to cite the 'epidemic area-related' clauses in their employment contracts to back their objection, but a shipping...
  • Expert Focus: Overcoming the barriers to digitalisation
    Digitalisation in shipping is happening, but true innovation that benefits the industry as a whole, rather than just siloed subsystems...
  • Off-peak LNG stages dramatic comeback
    Gas trading platform data showed prices more than tripled year on year to reach their highest average in April since...
  • Over half of container bookings rolled at some ports
    There were hopes that the chronic disruption in the container supply chain would be easing by now. Instead, it is...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Aponte and Idan Ofer ink landmark deal for LNG-fuelled boxships | Pipeline cyber attack triggers transatlantic tanker boost...
  • Keppel and Hyundai to build world's largest FPSO for Petrobras
    The pair won the $2.3bn floating production, storage and offloading vessel contract through an international tender held by Petrobras
  • BP recognises US oil group's climate policy change
    BP cites three main areas of improvements in American Petroleum Institute's climate policy - regulating methane emissions, supporting carbon pricing and...
  • China Unicom joins TradeLens platform
    Maersk says the partnership would further enhance the global network of the TradeLens system, which now directly integrates with 300...
  • Dry bulk optimism likely to sail on into next year
    The dry bulk market is nowhere close to a theoretical ceiling and could easily quadruple from current levels without destroying...
  • Danaos in 'best-ever' shape as charters hit record rates
    Danaos posted a profit of $296.8m for the most recent quarter, which included a $248m increase in the fair value...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 11, 2021
  • Backlogs buoy wind turbine manufacturers despite Q1 losses
  • Trucker Tools turns to MercuryGate TMS to expand instant booking reach
  • ONE latest carrier to lean on Kontainers for instant rate tool
  • Maintenance software aimed at growing pool of shipper, trucker-owned chassis
  • Maersk signals next logistics acquisition will be billion-dollar deal
  • Fresh Indian COVID-19 lockdowns raise risk of cargo slowdowns, congestion

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 11, 2021
  • CNOOC taps owners for trio of LNG carrier newbuildings
  • Pangaea Logistics acquires 25th bulker as it rolls to yet another profit
  • Eneti seals Daewoo $330m WTIV while chasing Jones Act newbuilding
  • Jones Act waiver considered as Colonial Pipeline shutdown drags on
  • Biden approves first major wind farm off Massachusetts
  • Norway's Bryggen remains profitable with smaller fleet
  • Danaos stashes cash amid overheated S&P and uncertain rules
  • Charterers eye rally in dry bulk, but they are not sold on it yet
  • OHT seals $135m loan for giant new wind-farm installation vessel
  • Japan's big three owners signal a dramatic dip in liner profits
  • Football-mad US shipping lawyer Rick Whelan dies aged 65
  • Dry commodity prices are going to the moon, but bulkers march to their own drum
  • Maersk Tankers bunker platform ZeroNorth brings in Monjasa data
  • ONE seeks more weather intelligence from StormGeo following box loss
  • JERA and Yara tie up on blue ammonia supply for shipping
  • Hempel buys Farrow & Ball: fancy that ship in a nice shade of dead salmon?
  • Maersk's Skou targets five years of plenty with returns in excess of 12%
  • Bunker Holding to supply biofuel blend in Danish Straits
  • DNV expects LNG bunker consumption to quadruple by 2024
  • Danaos reinstates dividend after 13 years on hitting 'best position ever'
  • Product tanker demolition volumes on track to hit 11-year high
  • ING arrest spat costs Navig8 Chemical $7.3m in pool earnings
  • SPI Marine plugs European gap with new office in Switzerland
  • Castor Maritime adds $18m to war chest in new loan deal
  • Repsol selects Hyundai LNG Shipping for single newbuilding deal
  • Sales of Greek tankers keep gathering pace with fresh batch of deals
  • MSC charters 11 LNG-fuelled containerships from Eastern Pacific Shipping
  • Neptune Declaration draws up best practices checklist for charterers
  • Keppel teams with Hyundai Heavy for $2.3bn Petrobras FPSO

American Shipperweb site
MAY 11, 2021
  • ST Engineering forms freighter-leasing joint venture
    Leasing companies are investing in pre-owned passenger planes that can be converted into freighters, and production companies are stepping up to meet their need.
  • Why Wall Street's best-performing shipowner is building a war chest
    Danaos will stockpile cash from the current boom and spend it on new ships when environmental regs are clearer.
  • US considering foreign tankers to move domestic fuel supplies
    The Biden administration is considering waiving the Jones Act in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
  • Companies in desperate hunt for aircraft to move cargo
    Airfreight markets around the world are facing serious capacity constraints. Trade growth is overwhelming the physical ability of carriers to move goods and it's reflected...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 11, 2021
  • Singapore Port's tighter COVID-19 checks seen having limited operational impact: sources
    The Maritime and Port Authority's tighter measures at the Port of Singapore to curb the spread of COVID-19 cases will likely have only a limited impact on bunkering operations, industry sources said May 11.
  • India pandemic weighs on natural gas demand amid souring GDP outlook
    India's deadly COVID-19 outbreak and widening localized lockdowns have soured the country's economic growth outlook, stifled its natural gas demand and resulted in more LNG carriers being diverted by gas companies, an analysis by S&P Global Platts showed.
  • Traded kerosene futures on TOCOM up 3% on month in April
    Traded kerosene futures on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange rose 3% month on month to 3,388 trades in April, latest data from TOCOM showed.
  • Japanese utility Jera seeks to decarbonize with ammonia supply MOU
    Japan's largest power generation company Jera has signed a memorandum of understanding with global ammonia producer Yara on low-carbon and renewable supplies of the gas to help the utility cut its CO2 emissions, the companies said May 11.
  • US crude draw likely extends as refinery demand pushes to 14-month high
    US crude oil inventory draws likely extended in the week ended May 7 amid an expected uptick in refinery demand, an S&P Global Platts analysis showed May 10.
  • OIL FUTURES: RBOB, ULSD climb as market weighs impact of Colonial outage
    NYMEX refined product futures finished a volatile session slightly higher May 10 amid concerns that the shutdown of a key US pipeline could lead to supply disruptions.
  • Colonial Pipeline outages spur clean freight jumps across Atlantic Basin
    The disruption of clean petroleum product flows on the Colonial Pipeline spurred a flurry of spot clean tanker activity on both sides of the Atlantic Basin in the week started May 10, though upward momentum was stifled in Europe as requirements slowed due to growing expectations of the pipeline restoring supply by the end of the week.
  • Colonial attack highlights particular vulnerability of pipelines from cyber threats
    The successful cyberattack of the main artery of the US' fuel supply show how energy pipelines are acutely vulnerable in an underregulated sector with many remote field locations potentially exposed to attacks, cybersecurity experts said.
  • Bunker Holding to offer bio-bunker fuel at Gothenburg, Skaw
    Bunker Holding will soon offer biofuel to ships bunkering in the Danish straits, the company said May 11.
  • EPA issues emergency fuel waiver in states hit by Colonial Pipeline shutdown
    The Environmental Protection Agency issued a one-week emergency fuel waiver for select states impacted by the Colonial Pipeline closure that removes vapor pressure requirements for reformulated gasoline sold in areas of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington.
  • Colonial pipeline outage highlights need for energy systems to be more cyber resilient: IEA
    The outage of a critical US oil pipeline from a cyberattack underscores the need for energy infrastructure to become "more cyber resilient," with digitalization and automation of energy systems increasing the scope for such attacks, the International Energy Agency said May 11.
  • Idemitsu to launch Japan's first commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel supply in 2025
    Idemitsu Kosan has become the latest Japanese company to pursue 2050 carbon neutrality, with plans that include starting the country's first commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel supply in 2025.
  • US weighs Jones Act waivers to move fuel up East Coast during Colonial shutdown
    The Biden administration is considering a "temporary and targeted" waiver of the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to carry petroleum products from the Gulf of Mexico up the Eastern seaboard, meeting supply shortages the Colonial Pipeline shutdown created.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges higher on weaker dollar, return of USGC refinery units
    Oil futures moved higher May 11 as US Gulf refiners brought units back online and the US dollar tested fresh 10-week lows.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude, refined product fall as short supply fears abate; mutant coronavirus strain
    "Refined product markets do not seem overly concerned about the disruption to the Colonial pipeline," ING said in a note.
  • Colonial Pipeline expects to restore most services by end of week
    **Colonial is being restored with segment-by-segment approach **Only modest pricing impact so far
  • HONG KONG DATA: March fuel oil imports up 0.3% on year to 4.1 mil barrels
    **March imports up 38.9% from Feb **Jan-March imports fall 11.2% to 10.1 mil barrels
  • INTERVIEW: Fratelli Cosulich to play 'active role' in shipping's decarbonization
    **Group orders first LNG bunkering ship to operate in Mediterranean Sea **Singapore to continue to be vital bunker hub
  • Vitol sidesteps setting emission reduction targets in first ESG report
    "Our ambition is to play an active role in delivering the energy transition," Vitol said.
  • OPEC+ crude oil production rises in April, on surges from Iran, Russia: Platts survey
    The rising output is a preview of the wave of OPEC+ crude set to hit the market over the next few months.
  • Japan's Fuji Oil aims to cut CO2 emissions 20% by fiscal 2030-31
    The refiner will consider using ammonia as a boiler fuel among new means to decarbonize operations.
  • Global renewables grow at fastest pace in 20 years in 2020: IEA
    "Wind and solar power are giving us more reasons to be optimistic about our climate goals," said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol in a statement.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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
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