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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
  • AD Ports Group to participate in CTL-BHP 2023
  • AMTOI Cricket Tournament Season 3 on Feb. 5, 2023
  • China India II service recommences at DBGT, VOC Port
  • Bulk carrier deliveries could see significant drop: Report
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (18 November 2022)
  • Capt. B. K. Tyagi to hold additional charge as SCI's Director (P&A)
  • Adani Agri Logistics (Sandila) Ltd incorporated
  • Logistics activity softens in Oct. '22 while freight rates remain stable: Report
  • Sustainability an important consideration in E-commerce purchasing, says new research
  • Exports to UAE up
  • Export of two-wheelers hits two-year low
  • India-Norway join hands for green maritime sector

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
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  • Making railfreight more transparent and efficient
  • Expansion in Georgia
  • Second terminal for Suez
  • Adrian Nash named Accelya's new CPO
  • Tool to calculate truck emissions
  • Perhaps the perfect Christmas gift?
  • Aerologic reshuffles management team
  • Airbus: an eco-friendly investment
  • Paris-Warsaw
  • Using flexitanks to transport liquid cargo
  • Three musketeers for one service
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Trailer Bridge chooses Brent Neary for Dallas
  • Sales partnership in Saudi Arabia
  • Müller and the ice cube
  • The dawning of the age of Aquarius
  • Five dedicated 737 BCFs for Alaska

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Carriers 'in panic mode' as recession bites, offering 'crazy' ocean rates
  • Ro-ro market rebounds as rates double and vessel space is at a premium
  • 'Ban' on expensive airfreight as hard-hit retailers review supply chains
  • Reading the runes on Hapag-Lloyd's port expansion push
  • Korean shipping lines promised billions in state support as profits fade
  • Lowe's & Alibaba on the record - worlds apart, likewise worth a look
  • AD Ports targets logistics with Noatum buy - hurrah?
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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Continental Maritime wins LHA 7 award with $33.4 million potential
    Continental Maritime of San Diego LLC, San Diego, Calif., has been awarded a $29,199,899 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Tripoli (LHA 7) fiscal 2023 selected restricted availability. The
  • NTSB reports on costly towing vessel grounding
    An electrical generator set (genset) failure and subsequent loss of steering led to the grounding of a towing vessel near Greenville, Mississippi, the National Transportation Safety Board says. The incident occurred when
  • Hope Hicks and Maersk Line Limited resolve litigation
    Hope Hicks, a former midshipman on the Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) ship Alliance Fairfax, and MLL have resolved Ms. Hicks' litigation against the company filed in New York Supreme Court in June
  • Research institute opts for Incat Crowther battery-hybrid "floating classroom"
    A 65-foot Incat Crowther designed research vessel on order at the Midship Marine shipyard in Harvey, La., has been designed to meet the needs of the Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) at

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • WISTA International and Maritime SheEO confirm partnership deal in India
    WISTA International and Maritime SheEO officially announced the start of its partnership at the Maritime SheEO conference in Mumbai, India this week, after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the WISTA International Annual General Meeting on 26 October in Geneva, Switzerland. The first activity under the new MoU is the second Maritime SheEO Leadership Accelerator Programme. This
  • Transshipment sector hurts port of Valencia box volumes so far in 2022
    In the first ten months of the year, there was a fall in the number of containers entering and leaving Valencia port, especially in the transshipment sector. According to data from the Statistical Bulletin of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), between January and October, a total of 4,336,957 TEUs have been moved through the Spansih port, translating to a 7.7% decrease from the same period las
  • 2M Alliance announces service changes on Transpacific network
    The largest container shipping alliance, 2M Alliance has announced the temporal suspension of its TP23/Liberty service and the addition of the port of Charleston call to TP17/ America service. The two members of the alliance, Maersk and MSC said this is a move that aims to adjust container capacity "in line with the slowing demand on the Transpacific US East Coast network". The last vessel to sai
  • Port of Hamburg to get green energy import terminal
    Air Products and Mabanaft announced their intention to build Germany's first large-scale, green energy import terminal in the port of Hamburg. The project was announced on 17 November at a ceremony in Hamburg, which was supported by German Federal minister for economic affairs and climate action Robert Habeck and first mayor of Hamburg Dr. Peter Tschentscher. This announcement follows a Memorandu
  • New CEO for SM Line
    South Korean liner operator SM Line has appointed Yoo Jo-hyuk as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Yoo is taking over from Park Kee-hoon, who resigned on 29 September, citing personal reasons. Media speculation that Park stepped down in the face of falling freight rates was refuted by SM Line. Yoo's appointment is an internal promotion, as he was previously SM Line's network group leader, ac
  • Long-term indicators point to overall import volume fall at Oakland despite box increase in October
    The Port of Oakland handled 145,868 loaded TEUs in October, which translates to a 5.9% increase from the same month in 2021. Full exports jumped 4.8%, recording 66,408 TEUs in the last month, from which the loaded export boxes amounted to 62,203 TEUs. "Although we anticipate that overall cargo will decline on the West Coast in the coming months, the recent uptick in volume at Oakland is welcome n
  • Port of Immingham to receive new cranes
    Engineers from Associated British Ports (ABP) Immingham team have returned from Germany where they have been carrying out the final factory acceptance testing of the port's three new mobile harbour cranes. The Liebherr 420s will be arriving later in November from Rostock in northern Germany. The new investment has cost US$11.5 million with an additional US$594,905 on new Nemag grabs. The new cran
  • AD Ports confirms Noatum takeover
    AD Ports Group has announced the acquisition of Noatum, a global integrated logistics platform with a presence in 26 countries, for around US$680 million in a transaction that is expected to close in the first half of 2023. AD Ports Group said it intends to create an international logistics brand, merging its existing logistics business with Noatum, which will lead AD Ports Group's Logistics Clus

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Explosion injures two onboard offshore support vessel in France
    Two crewmembers have been injured in an explosion on the Greek-flagged offshore support vessel in Le Havre, France. Local media report two people have been hospitalised after suffering arm burns as a result of an air compressor explosion during a scheduled test. The incident occurred on Thursday around 21.30 hrs local time, while the vessel ...
  • Borr Drilling seals new Southeast Asia deal
    Norwegian jackup rig owner Borr Drilling has secured a new contract with an undisclosed operator in Southeast Asia for the 2018-built . The New York and Oslo listed firm told investors it would earn around $5.9m from the programme expected to start in the first quarter of 2023 and last for 45 days in direct ...
  • Frank Olsen steps down as Inchcape CEO
    Frank Olsen has stepped down as chief executive of one of the world's largest maritime service providers, Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS). He will be replaced by Philippe Maezelle, who joins ISS on December 1, 2022, after serving as CEO of Alfred H Knight, an inspection and testing services provider for the metals and minerals industry. ...
  • Fredriksen's SFL scores ExxonMobil contract for semisub rig in Canada
    John Fredriksen's SFL Corporation has secured employment with ExxonMobil Canada for its 2008-built harsh environment semisub rig . The New York-listed diversified owner, with investments also in tankers, containerships, dry bulk vessels and car carriers, will bank around $50m from the deal. The contract is expected to start in the second quarter of 2023 and ...
  • Hannisdahl presses ahead with new shipping investment vehicle
    Joakim Hannisdahl is pressing ahead with his own investment vehicle having won a court case in Norway against his former employees, Cleaves Securities. However, Cleaves management remains determined to pursue their former star hire in further legal battles. Hannisdahl won a case yesterday over the length of his gardening leave following his departure from Cleaves ...
  • AD Ports acquires Noatum for $660m
    Fast growing AD Ports Group has bought Spanish ports firm Noatum for $660m. This will be AD Ports Group's third major international acquisition in 2022, following the acquisition of a 70% equity stake in Transmar and TCI in September, and the announcement in November of its acquisition of an 80% equity stake in Dubai-based Global ...
  • Ruling bars Svitzer Australia from carrying out lockout threat for the next six months
    Australia's Fair Work Commission (FMC) ruled today that Svitzer's cannot carry out its threat of an indefinite lockout of employees for a period of six months, putting to rest for the time being the severe threat of national supply chain chaos. Svitzer, a unit of AP Moller-Maersk, is the dominant towage operator in Australia, with ...
  • BIMCO's new CII clause puts pressure on time charterers
    International shipping organisation BIMCO has released its keenly awaited Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) operations clause, with charterers expected to take responsibility of a ship's emissions. The CII, due to come into effect on January 1, is one of the International Maritime Organization's most significant pieces of green legislation for years. How it plays out on ...
  • Chief engineer for Empire Bulkers found not guilty on all counts related to oil discharge in US waters
    In October 2021, Warlito Tan, chief engineer for Empire Bulkers, was charged, along with Empire Bulkers and Joanna Maritime Limited, for alleged violations of environmental and safety laws on the bulk carrier . The violations were discovered by the US Coast Guard during a March 2021 inspection of the vessel. Tan was found not guilty on November 16 ...
  • Avangrid to go ahead with Commonwealth Wind project offshore Massachusetts
    In late October, US power company Avangrid sought a one-month suspension in the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities' (DPU) review of power purchase agreements (PPAs) for the Commonwealth Wind project planned for development south of Martha's Vineyard. Avangrid said at that time that the project was no longer viable under the existing PPAs, given global ...
  • BOEM identifies draft wind energy areas in the US central Atlantic
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) yesterday announced eight draft wind energy areas (WEAs) offshore the US central Atlantic coast for public review and comment. The draft WEAs cover approximately 1.7m acr

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • IMO tricked into assigning numbers for fake shipowners shipping Iran and Venezuelan oil
    Georgia has made a request to the International Maritime Organization asking it to cancel the unique company identifiers assigned against...
  • COP27: It's time for IMO to deliver on shipping decarbonisation
    Shipping has a window of opportunity to engage with countries, communities, and policymakers to raise the ambition and shape the...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why shipping's asset play model may be heading for extinction
    Shipping's traditional business models are not well set up for the race to zero emissions and shipowners may not be...
  • Hope Hicks and Maersk resolve sexual assault and harassment litigation
    The sides in the case have reached agreement after Ms Hicks sued Maersk earlier this year for failing to prevent...
  • GoodBulk declares largest shareholder payout
    After selling nine bulkers this year, company is left with 14 capesizes and a low break-even
  • Don't treat ships like chess pieces
    Capturing a tanker is not the maritime equivalent of white triumphantly winning a rook for a bishop
  • Cargo volumes out of Ukraine down more than 60% on past year
    Outbound sailings from Ukraine to international markets from August to October are significantly down in terms of deadweight tonnage on...
  • Register now for the Lloyd's List Outlook Forum: 2023 and beyond
    The annual Lloyd's List Outlook Forum returns on December 8 bringing together the expertise of Lloyd's List and Lloyd's List...
  • Odfjell focuses on muti-fuel engines to meet future fuel challenges
    Multi-fuel engines allow for greater flexibility for whichever fuel will be in future use, says group chairman Laurence Odfjell
  • AD Ports acquires Noatum
    AD Ports has been rapidly diversifying and expanding. Its latest purchase will increase its presence in Europe
  • US continues to crack down on Iran's oil exports
    The US has announced a fifth round of sanction measures levied against Iran's illicit petroleum and petrochemical trade. It is...
  • Inchcape appoints new chief executive
    Philippe Maezelle, who has strong executive transformation experience, will join on December 1
  • Singapore Registry of Ships attracts more than 94m gross tonnage
    "Singapore's efficient infrastructure and business-friendly environment continues to attract shipowners worldwide to register their vessels under the Singapore flag,"S said...
  • COP27 offered dialogue and promises but progress remains to be seen
    There are positive indicators to be taken from this year's COP27 climate summit, but the litmus test of how much...
  • Retrofitted China Merchants car carrier launches Middle East service
    Two more China Merchants Energy Shipping ro-ro ships are soon to be shifted from domestic services to international trade as demand...
  • Vafias extends spree in 50th year as owner
    Two capesize acquisitions and a suezmax tanker purchase in recent weeks mean the Vafias Group has added 22 vessels over...
  • MISC doubles third-quarter profits on booming tanker rates
    MISC says spot rates continued to surge in the LNG shipping market in the third quarter. This was despite tonne-mile...
  • Angelicoussis Group advances first bulk carrier design to exceed IMO 2050
    Proposed 210,000 dwt bulk carrier will use pre-combustion carbon capture principle to produce hydrogen on board for use as fuel
  • Yildirim pledges long-term commitment to CMA CGM
    CMA CGM is expected to post another very strong set of results next Friday, but longer-term financial prospects for the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Ukraine war risk rates steady despite missile strike in Poland | Black Sea Grain Initiative renewed | Time charterers to...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Canada's transport chief wants more say in ports, railroads
    Canada's transport regulator has introduced a new bill that would give the government more authority to monitor port activity and address rail issues faster.
  • India-US rates fall to 18-month low as liners struggle with overcapacity
    While a stabilization of rates on the trades out of India was always in the cards, the speed at which the market turned has caught carriers off guard, says the head of the country's container shipping lobby group.
  • 2M suspends USEC service as rates, volumes drop near year's end
    Maersk and MSC have suspended a trans-Pacific US East Coast service as freight rates and volumes continue to slump as 2022 winds down.
  • Annual air cargo contracts vanish as market weakens
    Growing uncertainty over demand levels and falling rates is making longer-term traditional air freight block space agreements unattractive.
  • India-US rates fall to 18-month low as liners struggle with overcapacity
    While a stabilization of rates on the trades out of India was always in the cards, the speed at which the market turned has caught carriers off guard, says the head of the country's container shipping lobby group.
  • Green shipping corridor report highlights huge decarbonization hurdles
    Developing green ocean trade lanes will become increasingly complex as the number of stakeholders increases and cooperation deepens across the value chain.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
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  • eter G's return to shipping: 'I'm happy...and I can't even tell you why'
  • Non-eco and non-scrubber-fitted VLCCs hit six-figures during busy fixing week
    For months the less efficient ships have earned a discount to their higher-end bretheren
  • Capesize bulkers sink amid China uncertainty while smaller ships idle
    Panamax bulker market sees 'minor corrections throughout week, Baltic Exchange analysts say
  • Heroic Idun: Tanker was cleared to load a day before seizure
    Owners give detailed account of events in days running up to the detention of the VLCC
  • Diana Shipping fixes ultramax to Western Bulk and capesize to EGPN Bulk Carrier
    New reported deals give extra visibility of capesize period rates at a time when few are fixing
  • Midshipman X Hope Hicks and Maersk Line settle sexual assault lawsuit
    Settlement talks in a second lawsuit from the still-anonymous Midshipman Y are ongoing
  • Petredec unveils new UK handysize LPG arm Fortitude Shipping
    Giles Fearn-led parent spins off 11 vessels into new London-based company
  • How EU competition rules could shape shipping's decarbonisation drive
    Consortia Block Exemption Regulation provides an appropriate platform to assess the balance between competition and collaboration that can cut emissions
  • Aframax tanker rates surge in scramble for tonnage
    Impact of Russia trade changes, weather delays to itineraries and shortage of ships drives earnings, say brokers
  • MPC Container Ships boosts profits and dividends with further vessel sales
    Oslo-listed company raises full-year forecast and recruits former Hayfin man
  • Aframax rates surge in scramble for tonnage
    Impact of Russia trade changes, weather delays to itineraries and shortage of ships drives earnings, say brokers
  • Bimco's carbon clause; Greatest shipping bet in history; Braemar to get bigger
    What has been happening in shipping this week?
  • Seafarers' union slams Tanzania flag over chief engineer 'treated as a slave'
    Abdul Naser Saleh has lived in virtual slavery for a decade but the Tanzania flag is not taking calls, union says
  • Public vs private: Which is better for LNG carrier owners?
    GasLog found a long-term partner by going private, while Flex LNG enjoys the discipline that comes with a public listing
  • Coalition makes last-ditch bid to correct CII flaws as fresh carbon rules loom
    Concern is growing that ships will be unfairly penalised by their operating profile
  • Green corridor hub set up by zero-emission mission
    Online platform launched at COP27
  • KNOT scoops shuttle tanker newbuilding deal for Petrobras
    Joint venture returns to favoured Chinese yard for seventh newbuilding since 2012
  • MR fixing frenzy clears out prompt tankers as rates jump
    US diesel exports helping to boost earnings for owners
  • Boxship charter market is still in 'pretty good shape', says Baack
    Sentiment grows more positive after traditional panamax is fixed at higher than last done
  • Green corridor enabling hub set up by zero emission mission
    Public-private partnerships group the Zero Emission Shipping Mission creates online platform aimed at supporting actions to set up green shipping corridors.
  • Bulker newbuild ordering to accelerate next year, Bimco warns
    Shipping analyst Felipe Gouveia believes lack of contracting in recent years will spur new deals
  • Golden Ocean Group's Ulrik Andersen says it doesn't take much to ignite the dry cargo market
    You cannot post hundreds of millions of dollars in profit every quarter, CEO concedes as immediate outlook looks softer
  • P&I insurer Skuld targets 10% premium hike from shipowners at renewal
    Yet London P&I Club has decided against setting a general increase target
  • Oldendorff's M&M Bank 'privileged' to help owners with carbon rules
    Norwegian lender impressed with adaptability of shipping companies faced with new IMO regulations
  • 'We won't be the first carrier with our head below the water line', says Zim management
    Israeli carrier to redeliver tonnage and blank sailings as freight rates slide to breakeven levels
  • Shipowners Ofer and Marinakis watch nervously as World Cup kicks off in container stadium
    Shipowners in control of Atletico Madrid and Nottingham Forest will be hoping their boys come through tournament unscathed
  • 'Dividend party' over as Fearnley Securities downgrades Zim
    Analyst says it is time to sell as stock set to come under pressure
  • 'We won't be the first carrier with our head below the water line', says Zim's Eli Glickman
    Israeli carrier to redeliver tonnage and blank sailings as freight rates slide to breakeven levels
  • Just many tankers could be pulled into sanctioned Russian trades?
    Of the ships carrying Iranian oil, most have some likelihood of switching over to Russian trades
  • Can Gianluigi Aponte's magic touch game container ship clouds?
    As liner giants express concerns over the normalisation of the market, all eyes turn to MSC's greatest box wager of all time
  • Just how many tankers could be pulled into sanctioned Russian trades?
    Of the ships carrying Iranian oil, most have some likelihood of switching over to Russian trades
  • Svitzer Australia lockout of tug workers suspended for six months
    Fair Work Commission halts action over fears about damage to economy

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Chaos theory: How tankers thrive amid energy crisis and war
    Global energy trades face even more tumult ahead. "This could get crazy," says Scorpio Tankers' Robert Bugbee.
  • MSC Air Cargo moves up start date for global freighter service
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is moving up plans to inaugurate its air cargo airline, offering service between North America, Europe and Asia.
  • CargoLogicAir, casualty of Russia sanctions, faces liquidation
    United Kingdom sanctions put CargoLogicAir on verge of going out of business.
  • United States Lines enjoyed its share of glory years
    FreightWaves Classics examines storied ocean carrier U.S. Lines, which was persistent in its desire to operate a successful cargo ship named the American Shipper.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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