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December 11, 2023

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 11, 2023
  • CONCOR & NVVN sign MoU to develop solar projects in CONCOR terminals
  • South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2023 soars high with captivating deliberation, exciting awards & extensive participation
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (8 December 2023)
  • Cabinet approves additional allocation of Rs 2,500 crore for continuation of Interest Equalisation Scheme on pre and post shipment Rupee Export Credit till June 2024
  • Force Majeure declared at Kattupalli
  • India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) for faster clearance of imported goods launched
  • Digital economy to be 20 pc of India's GDP by 2026
  • COSCO SHIPPING issues 100,000th E-Bill of Lading
  • Average container freight rates down, cost to charter a ship up: Analysis
  • Allcargo Gati appoints Sandeep Kulkarni as Chief Operating Officer to drive strategic growth & operational excellence
  • Empty Equipment Imbalance & Handover Charge at South Africa ports
  • RBI estimates 7 pc GDP for FY24
  • World Bank appreciates India's focus on improving logistics efficiency
  • DGFT notifies ban on onion exports till March 2024

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 11, 2023
  • More options for shipping to and from Iowa
  • Cathay Cargo from Boeing to Airbus
  • Air NZL electric for freight first
  • A Hero to handle Christmas deliveries
  • A sustainable West Midlands hub
  • Three industry trailblazers celebrated in NYC
  • Freight rates hit 2019 levels
  • RCG ships rail track components to Romania
  • IAG Cargo starts its first Madrid-Doha service
  • Dronamics appoints new chief revenue officer
  • Direct customer support for supply chains
  • O. Brunoni and Allmarine join up
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Vehicles for maximum volume and loading height
  • Vital supplies: 75th anniversary of the airlift
  • John Moseley joins board of directors
  • Temperature-controlled network Down Under
  • Cosco's blockchain e-bill hits 100k

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 8, 2023
  • Carriers pushing rate hikes ahead of new year service suspensions
  • MSC - to be continued...
  • Ex-China e-commerce surge triggers air capacity squeeze and rate hike
  • Cyclone disrupts port operations along India's east coast corridor
  • Amazon faces more scrutiny as US authorities probe workplace safety
  • German rail strike another headache for supply chain managers
  • HHLA shareholder deadline on MSC and City of Hamburg takeover bid
  • WSC to lobby next IMO meeting for tougher emissions regulations
  • 'Speed-dating', a refreshed FIATA and a newly emboldened air cargo industry
  • A nuclear disruptor? The KUN-24AP design concept - discuss
  • Forth Ports group CEO Charles Hammond to step down next June
  • Forwarding veteran Robert Reiter is DHL GF's new CEO in the US
  • Allcargo Gati appoints Sandeep Kulkarni its new COO

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 8, 2023
  • Hornbeck Offshore Services files for IPO
    Covington, La., headquartered Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) is planning a return to public listing on the New York Stock Exchange and has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the SEC.
  • Euronav brings ammonia powered VLCCs into its fleet expansion moves
    With 24 of its VLCCs being transferred to John Fredriksen's Frontline as part of a deal that resolved a long-running merger battle, Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN) has been rebuilding its fleet with
  • COSCO signs up for containership methanol retrofits
    COSCO Heavy Industry Shanghai Co. Ltd. has signed a contract with MAN Energy Solutions for the methanol retrofit of four main engines from COSCO Line 13,800 TEU Camellia class and 20,000 TEU

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 8, 2023
  • EU approves fairway deepening at Gothenburg port
    With preliminary studies, risk analyses, simulations, environmental permits, and other preparatory work now completed, the Skandia Gateway project has received the final green light. The European Union Commission's approval, confirming that state funding for the fairway deepening at the Port of Gothenburg is not considered state aid, marks a significant milestone. Following the EU Commission's an
  • Ramborn and CFL multimodal ink partnership agreement
    Ramborn and CFL multimodal, along with its subsidiary CFL logistics, are launching a long-term partnership. The Luxembourg-based international logistics expert will provide warehousing, customs, and distribution services to Ramborn, the cider producer in Luxembourg. Ramborn, a certified B Corporation, sought a compatible partner sharing its commitment to enhancing sustainability across the produc
  • SEKO Logistics and CakeBoxx Technologies collaborate for government, space and defense industries
    SEKO Logistics, a global leader in end-to-end logistics, has joined forces with CakeBoxx Technologies, an innovator in sustainable transport and storage solutions. By tapping into CakeBoxx's expertise in handling high-value, high-consequence cargo, SEKO aims to enhance its Government, Space and defence vertical. This collaboration underscores SEKO's commitment to redefining logistics in these cri
  • Global bunker indexes continue slight downward trend
    Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) reported that the 380 HSFO index fell to US$526.79/MT, the VLSFO index declined to US$655.50/MT and the MGO index dropped to US$900.13/MT. Global Scrubber Spread (SS), the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO, fell another US$12 but remained over the key US$100 mark. The weekly average fell by US$8.23 as well. In Rotterdam, the SS Spread declined by US$7 to U
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises rates from Far East to North Europe and Mediterranean
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will increase ocean tariff rates for Freight All Kinds (FAK) between the Far East and North Europe, as well as the Mediterranean. The rate increase will be effective from 1 January and will apply for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment, and reefer boxes. Far East Westbound to Destination 20' Dry 40' Dry 40' HC 20' RF 40'
  • Wartsila introduces EvoTube® to improve Shaft Line technology for marine propulsion systems
    Wärtsilä has unveiled EvoTube®, a breakthrough in Shaft Line technology that promises to revolutionise efficiency and environmental sustainability of marine propulsion systems. EvoTube® is a significantly simplified system with fewer components than a conventional stern tube system. The inboard seal is mounted directly on the aft bearing housing, and the forward bearing is replaced with a standal

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 8, 2023
  • French engineering group SPIE sets sights on offshore wind with Corell takeover
    French engineering group SPIE has sealed a deal to take over UK-based offshore wind engineering, installation, and maintenance firm Correll Group. Correll stands out for its expertise in the connection and testing of submarine high-voltage cables for the interconnection of wind farms. The company, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Skelton, deploys its expertise in ...
  • BIMCO adopts four ETS clauses
    The shipping industry is facing an increase in new regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the European Union (EU). To support the industry, shipping organisation BIMCO has developed a portfolio of new emission trading scheme (ETS) clauses. BIMCO's documentary committee adopted a new emission trading scheme allowances clause for BIMCO's ship management agreement, ...
  • Japan's Kansai signs up for Norwegian floating wind project
    Japanese utility Kansai Electric Power Company has joined Source Galileo, Odfjell Oceanwind and Vår Energi on a floating offshore wind project at the Goliat platform outside Hammerfest in Norway. The project called GoliatVIND is planned to be in operation in 2027, adding 320 GWh of renewable energy to the Hammerfest region. The offshore wind farm ...
  • Liner shipping outlines its four greenhouse gas 'cornerstones'
    The World Shipping Council (WSC), liner shipping's lobby group, has taken on the rallying call made at COP28 a week ago by some of its largest members and sent the International Maritime Organization (IMO) a paper outlining its four "cornerstones" critical to an effective IMO greenhouse gas agreement. In arguably the single largest shipping headline-grabbing ...
  • Prysmian wins $108m contract in Brazil
    Italy's Prysmian has secured a contract worth over €100m ($107.8m) by Petrobras to provide 170 km of deepwater electro-hydraulic umbilicals and the related specialized offshore and logistic services. The umbilicals will be engineered, produced, tested, and delivered in the 2024-2027 period by Prysmian's centre of excellence for dynamic technologies in Vila Velha, Brazil. "This award ...
  • Christen Sveaas slams Solstad restructuring deal
    Norwegian investor Christen Sveaas had come down hard on fellow tycoon Kjell Inge Røkke over the recent refinancing deal of offshore shipping company Solstad Offshore. Sveaas' investment vehicle Kistefos is demanding an extraordinary general meeting to consider lawsuits against the board of Solstad Offshore, and chairmen and general managers of the Kjell Inge Røkke-controlled Aker ...
  • COSCO signs for methanol engine retrofits at Marintec China
    COSCO Shipping has signed up a series of its containerships for a methanol dual-fuel revamp at the Marintec China exhibition in Shanghai. COSCO Group shipyard COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry has selected Germany's MAN Energy Solutions and Finnish marine technology provider Wartsila for the project. The deal covers four 13,800 teu and four 20,000 teu ships ...
  • US focuses on reducing Houthi threat in the Red Sea
    As well as discussing the idea of a naval coalition with allies, the US is looking to turn the cash taps off for the Houthi militants creating trouble for merchant shipping in the Red Sea in recent weeks. The US Department of the Treasury announced yesterday sanctions targeting an Iran-backed network for allegedly providing funding ...
  • Avance Gas pockets $240m from two VLGC resales
    Illustrative of how newbuild prices have shot up in the last two years, Øystein Kalleklev-led Avance Gas has just sealed a resale deal for two VLGCs for $120m each, ships it originally contracted for $78m back in April 2021. Avance Gas has yet to reveal who has paid the $240m for the 91,000 cu m ...
  • Ian Webber to step down as CEO at Global Ship Lease
    Ian Webber, the CEO of New York-listed boxship tonnage provider Global Ship Lease (GSL), has announced he will retire from the company he helped found in 2007. Webber will join the company's board of directors at the end of March with Tom Lister set to replace him as CEO. Like Webber, Lister has been with ...
  • Oldendorff preps a post-panamax for rotor treatment
    Canadian miner Teck Resources and German dry bulk giant Oldendorff Carriers will install Flettner rotors on a ship which carries shipments of Teck steelmaking coal from the port of Vancouver. The Dietrich Oldendorff post-panamax will sport the new kit by the middle of next year. The addition of the rotors, along with other emission savings ...
  • Salvage teams in Indonesia attend to grounded dark tanker
    Indonesian salvage teams have managed to free a shadow tanker that grounded in the Singapore Strait west of Batam. The 23-year-old, Cameroon-flagged ran aground on Saturday and it took through until Wednesday to get the suezmax free. According to TankerTrackers.com the ship is carrying nearly 1m barrels of Venezuelan fuel oil. A total of five ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 8, 2023
  • Dynagas Partners 'positive' on outlook for LNG shipping, despite bulging orderbook
    Third-quarter profits slip but owner is 'confident' in charter profile of six-ship fleet
  • Samskip secures investment for hydrogen boxship
    French investment group Eurazeo will invest $24m in Samskip's hydrogen-fuelled containership that is due for delivery in 2025
  • Top 10 flag states 2023
    Liberia dethrones Panama after 20 years to take the crown as the world's largest Flag State, a development driven by...
  • Alternative fuels need to move beyond the VHS versus Betamax stage
    One was the better product. The other actually succeeded in the marketplace
  • BIMCO publishes ETS shipmanager clause
    BIMCO clauses follow final clarifications by the European Union that make shipowners responsible for ETS compliance, unless there is an...
  • Ukraine's Danube port turnover nears 30m tonnes this year, but demand starts to weaken
    The government still sees the Danube ports as a strategic area after the reopening of the big Odesa seaports and...
  • Angel officers still under detention in Taiwan
    Master writes second letter to president to plead for officers' release
  • Top 10 in ship finance 2023
    Cexim is sending a clear message to grow shipping loans beyond China, despite challenges stemming from market forces, domestic economic...
  • Narrow focus on IMO targets could mean others are missed, report warns
    Shipping could still miss its 2030 IMO target for cutting emissions, even if it meets those for GHG intensity and...
  • Daily Briefing
    UK sanctions four companies linked to 82 tankers in Russian oil trades | CSSC yards flex muscle with multiple newbuild...
  • US slaps Iran with new sanctions amid Houthi attacks on shipping
    Some 13 individuals and entities, including a shipping agent, were sanctioned for their role in channelling tens of millions of...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 8, 2023
  • Yellow attorneys quash 'going concern' bid for LTL network, equipment
    An attempt to buy and revive some version of Yellow was called "not viable" after a terminal auction raised $1.9 billion from 22 bidders.
  • Port of Los Angeles plans to build near-dock chassis facility, container storage yard
    Although the project site is currently unused, it was pressed into service as a storage yard for empty containers during the pandemic, with as many as 7,000 boxes stored there when it was at full capacity in August 2022.
  • Canadian shippers urge Ottawa to act as Montreal port talks hit impasse
    The union chief representing Montreal dockworkers said the big issue of wages has yet to be hashed out less than a month before the deadline for a possible strike at Canada's second-busiest port.
  • FMC officer dismisses complaint against Hapag-Lloyd over street turn charge
    Motor carrier TCW was unable to prove that street turn fees violate US shipping law in one of the first test cases to see how the Federal Maritime Commission might regulate those charges.
  • Glovis, partners order 12 new vehicle carriers, with options for more
    Hyundai Glovis has teamed up with HMM and Seaspan to spend almost $1.5 billion on new dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers as demand continues to surge in the ro/ro sector.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 8, 2023
  • European Union updates its list of approved recycling facilities
    Three European yards removed from the list after quitting the business
  • Dynagas LNG Partners believes 17% of LNG fleet set for phase-out
    Chief executive says just 23 of giant LNG carrier orderbook are without time-charters
  • Editor's selection: Shipping's big guns make call on fossil fuels; race on for ammonia orders, and what do Atlantic charterers want for Christmas?
    Our team of journalists bring you the biggest and best stories of the week
  • Jonathan Quinn steps up to new MD leadership role at Avenir LNG
    Founding management team member steps into hot seat
  • IMO gives emotional farewell to 'unique' Lim as his eight-year leadership draws to close
    Outgoing secretary-general hears warm tributes to his skill in delivering on decarbonisation, safety and navigating Covid and political crises
  • Klaveness boss Ernst Meyer says shipping has to be taxed to net zero
    Regulation is not going to be enough with insufficient green fuels coming to market, Norwegian executive says
  • Congestion will be a constant in bulker markets, Trafigura's Cumming says
    Potential disruption at Panama Canal could continue for a year, dry shipping boss believes
  • Greece's New Shipping swoops on Eastern Pacific suezmax
    Greek owner Adam Polemis is linked to yet another purchase of big tanker tonnage
  • Viewpoint: Financing opportunities go beyond COP, it's time to look at international shipping
    The world needs to invest more in climate change, and the IMO has a key role to play
  • Wavelength: Who can stop the oil machine? COP28 and shipping seek answers
    World leaders may make bold statements in Dubai but it is difficult to see which of them will lead the way
  • Bimco publishes blueprint for sharing emissions trading burden
    Move comes just weeks before shipping is included in the EU emissions trading scheme
  • 'Very real dangers': Trafigura's Olivi warns of increasing risks to strong tanker markets
    Trader's wet freight boss sees geopolitical and demand issues as potentially clouding positive outlook
  • Navios in the crosshairs of analyst Mintzmyer over proposed take-private deal
    But influential buy-side researcher sees a 'silver lining' for investors in intra-group deal
  • Tanker brokers calm as Venezuela ramps up pressure over disputed Guyana region
    Consensus is that US interests in oil-producing country make any military move by Maduro too risky
  • ONE boxship to undergo safety inspection after Suez grounding
    Vessel has safely passed through the waterway and is at anchor
  • Maritime software 'cornerstone' Veson looks to environmental tools as key growth pillar
    Tech firm focused on being bulk shipping's single platform is bringing carbon costs into decision-making
  • Hoegh LNG ties up with VTTI on Dutch FSRU plan
    The facility would kick off with LNG imports in 2027 before transitioning to hydrogen
  • Red Sea disruption and winter snows can support MR tanker rates into 2024, Concordia says
    CEO Erik Lewenhaupt identifies reasons to be cheerful for owners
  • 'Committed' Pistiolis builds 73% stake in Greece's Top Ships
    Tanker owner boss has been snapping up stock in the open market and converting preferred shares
  • Swedish Club seeks 7.5% rate hike for upcoming P&I renewal
    P&I insurers are asking for either 5% or 7.5% rate increases next year
  • Cadeler reports 'strong' response to $1.2bn Eneti merger as it lowers acceptance threshold
    Eneti shareholders tender 78% of stock as offer deadline extended
  • Christen Sveaas snaps up more Solstad shares as he tries to oust board
    Norwegian investor now holds 16% of major offshore shipowner ahead of crucial vote
  • Dry-dockings, engine overhauls and finance costs drag down Dynagas LNG Partners
    But six-ship fleet remains booked out until 2028
  • CEO Pistiolis 'committed' after building 73% stake in Greece's Top Ships
    The boss of the US-listed tanker owner has been snapping up stock in the open market and converting preferred shares
  • Sovcomflot-linked unit among UAE ship operators hit by UK sanctions
    Steps were announced on the day Vladimir Putin made a state visit to Dubai
  • Large ammonia ship orders set for lift-off as buyers circle berths
    Two more gas shipowners linked to planned newbuildings for burgeoning fleet
  • Elderly suezmax tanker carrying Venezuelan fuel oil grounds off Indonesia
    Cargo transfer from the Liberty awaiting owner's approval after Saturday's incident
  • Avance Gas sells last two VLGC newbuildings for huge $73m profit
    John Fredriksen company offloads 91,000-cbm vessels due next year for $240m en bloc
  • Oldendorff and Teck to fit rotor sails to bulker in expansion of green initiative
    German owner and Canadian miner expand their two-year-old green initiative to embrace wind technology
  • Industry is uniting to promote decarbonisation despite split strategies, says MOL
    CEOs at COP28 have called on regulators to act to create a level playing field to promote the use of green fuels
  • MOL's windy vision: A fleet of power-generating autonomous ships
    Senior executive offers tantalising prospect of shipping as hunter-turned-gamekeeper in emissions battle
  • FIS celebrates its coming of age with milestone Shanghai shindig
    World's biggest broker of freight derivatives has had a presence in China for the past 15 years
  • South Korea's Kmarin floats 15-year-old LNG carrier for sale
    But asset seller's expectations and buyers' pricing seem some way apart
  • NYK plots 2028 launch for green shipping corridor from Chile
    The project to haul Chilean copper to the Far East in ammonia dual-fuel bulkers is aimed at kickstarting decarbonisation
  • PIL teams with DP World in latest liner sector decarbonisation effort
    Singapore liner company says initial collaboration will include trials of biofuels and other alternative fuels

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 8, 2023
  • Cathay Pacific places order for 6 Airbus A350 freighters
    Airbus beat out Boeing for Cathay Pacific's order of new heavy freighters.

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Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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