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September 7, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Container volume at top North American ports rises 9.1pc in July
  • UK ports' container volume in 2016 increases 4pc to record 10.2 million TEU
  • 'Incident' injures 11 dockers, forces shutdown of Prince Rupert terminal
  • Hapag-Lloyd hikes US-SA rate, levies security charge on 3 French ports
  • SeaIntel analysts give good marks to carriers on interim results
  • Hamad port opens officially, serves besieged Qatar in breaking blockade
  • Shipping industry is a prime target for growing cyber attacks
  • Mumbai container volume growth makes impressive gains in August
  • Construction begins on DP World Port of Posorja in Ecuador
  • Myanmar seeks port operator to run fast-growing box terminal
  • Startup MPC Container Ships buys six more vessels, raising total fleet to 20
  • United Cargo resumes flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
  • Court won't drop bribery charges against Bangalore airport customs officers
  • DB Schenker to buy Kiwi partner SB Global Logistics

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • "K" Line Group collaborating on Japan's first LNG-fuelled ferry
  • Cosco Shipping & PIL in time charter agreement
  • Denmark takes step to boost tonnage
  • Financial results of container lines in 2017-Q2 show positive signs, says SeaIntel
  • HMM once again ranks high in schedule reliability
  • India & Myanmar ink maritime MoUs
  • Industry collaboration crucial for technological innovation, says MSC CIO
  • Shippers called to adapt contract strategy to changing business environment
  • Swire Shipping boosts connectivity between Asia & Australia
  • Harvey-impacted ports reopen
  • I. Jeyakumar assumes additional charge as Chairman of V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust
  • Kandla Port & Port of Rotterdam to identify areas of cooperation
  • New Hamad Port inaugurated
  • Office of Commissioner of Customs Ns-Ii & Iv Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva
  • India's air cargo traffic up in June
  • Commerce & Industry Minister deliberates on promoting investments, calls for paradigm shift
  • Gas seen becoming largest single source of energy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Diesel - out, hybrid - in
  • 17% more volume for WFS in North America
  • Mixed double in charge of Copenhagen Malmö Port
  • Cargo Network: 20 years of balancing out goods flows
  • UK to launch truck platooning trials
  • Spanish ports still strong - except for boxes
  • DHL expanding on eastern and western fronts
  • (No) choice in Berlin
  • JV to operate USA - Mexico rail ferry service
  • Kössler to drive Audi logistics
  • Ports of Auckland: investing for further growth
  • Strong growth on Asian routes continues for Finnair
  • Surefreight opens new depot in UK
  • ICTSI subsidiary wins award in Australia
  • First post-quake freight services starting soon
  • Eight of the top 10 carriers now back in the black

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • New IACS chairman sets out five-year plan
  • First-of-its-kind platform aims to speed up marine insurance process
  • Subsea 7 signs contract for reel-laying vessel with Royal IHC
  • COSCO Shipping International transfers 11-year-old bulk carriers
  • Film to highlight dangers of unsafe pilot ladders
  • Triyards' woes deepen, flags potential going concern issue
  • 'K' Line studies construction of LNG-fueled ferry
  • South Korean policy banks in black as shipbuilding industry restructuring nears end
  • COSCO Shipping and PIL sign box ship swap deal
  • STX O&S' cost-cutting led to fatal explosion, says Korea Coast Guard
  • Call sizes grow in double-digits as more mega-ships hit the market
  • Mercator forges ahead with dredging, wins third contract this year
  • Tough to find takers for 'expensive' elderly Capesize

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Carriers push up air freight rates as demand remains strong
  • Becalmed panamax owners need a big hike in charter rates to survive
  • Supermarket shelves full, Qatar Cargo gets back to normal, despite trade blockade
  • Shipping industry begins to see the benefits from using SERVICECON
  • Shippers and forwarders stand to gain with automated payment technology
  • Chinese firms outpace rivals in drone delivery
  • White paper: how to cut costs with automated freight payment systems
  • Whole Foods must digest discounted prices as Amazon takes control

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Kelvin Hughes launches latest ECDIS
  • U.K. unveils new National Shipbuilding Strategy
  • Ritz-Carlton picks ABB solutions for first ultra luxury cruise ship
  • MARAD awards $9.8 million in Small Shipyard Grants
  • Gulf Island awards Gibbs & Cox research vessel design contract
  • Meyer Turku to double investment in production capabilities
  • Eastern cuts steel for first of three Staten Island ferries
  • Gothenburg to get LNG bunkering facility
  • Denmark takes a step towards digitalizing tele-medicine

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Panamax bulker earnings rise back above $10,000 per day on Atlantic grains
    Delays in loading as a result of Hurricane Harvey on the Texas coast turn out shorter than expected
  • Dynagas sees LNG market 'on right path'
    Year's spot fixtures on course to eclipse 2016 activity, says owner
  • US preparing for Category 5 Hurricane Irma
    Further logistics disruptions expected across southern states still clearing up after Hurricane Harvey
  • US Coast Guard closing Caribbean ports as Hurricane Irma approaches
    NuStar Energy shuts St Eustatius oil terminal
  • Korea's bill for Hanjin collapse put at $2.6bn
    Government-backed think tank urges Seoul to consolidate shipping industry
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    The number of vessels in lay-up falls but carriers risk losing equilibrium if they return to the yards
  • Container shipping recovery lifts most global carriers to profit in second quarter
    Only two of the top 12 container lines, HMM and MOL, recorded losses in the second quarter to 30 June
  • Chairman Ørbeck-Nilssen rings the changes at IACS
    Membership criteria set to tighten, but no current members face expulsion under rules revamp
  • Merger accounting loss cripples CSAV bottom line
    First half net loss stood at $201.4m, compared with last year's loss of $60.2m.
  • British Ports Association welcomes Labour shift on Brexit
    Continued customs union membership 'would provide certainty for sector'
  • Seafarer charities form collective fundraising push
    Four charities to share donations from new text message initiative during LISW
  • Global box demand maintains upward trend
    Traffic on course to hit analysts' forecasts of 4%-5% volume growth in 2017
  • NYK seals deal for up to four VLCCs from two Japanese yards
    Japan Marine United and Namura Shipbuilding to construct three vessels with an option for one more
  • Berenberg buys $460m from RBS shipping book
    German bank has purchased more than $1bn in industry debt over past 12 months
  • Chris Shirling-Rooke: Maritime's Marmite man
    Mersey Maritime's chief executive is ruffling a few feathers - and that's just the way he likes it
  • Triyards shares suspended from trading as restructuring sought
    Group currently in talks with two lenders regarding overdue loan instalments
  • Zim Korea appoints new chairman
    Lee Jae-hoon steps up from role as vice-president and head of sales
  • Shipping firms have no excuse for being vulnerable to cyber attacks
    How shipping companies deal with cyber attacks will affect their bottom lines, Global Liner Shipping conference is warned
  • Last Word: Different venue, same refrain on digitalisation
    Shipping could benefit from digitalisation by becoming less of a zero sum game
  • Lack of innovation threatening container shipping
    New technology being touted by carriers was not a disruption in itself, but was merely an enabler, said Damco Asia...
  • Container shipping cryptocurrency initiative bypasses China ban
    Founder of 300cubits says ban on initial coin offerings does not apply to Hong Kong
  • Marine insurance blockchain platform launched
    MS Amlin, Willis Towers Watson and XL Catlin participate in 'ground-breaking' initiative to transact marine insurance
  • Marad awards $10m in grants to make US shipyards more competitive
    Grants of less than $1m each awarded to yards with fewer than 600 production workers
  • Cosco Shipping Lines and PIL ink time charter deals
    Charter deal worth about $18.8m

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Trans-Atlantic carriers stage westbound rate hike
  • US Senate leader presses FMC on detention-demurrage
  • Cosco-PIL partnership grows with dual charter deal
  • Patriot Rail: Merger with port companies provides 'bundled' service
  • Massive Chinese factory closure threatens components
  • Average ship size in port jumps double digits
  • Better productivity lifts growth at major Indian ports

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Irma interrupts cruise and cargo shipping
    Powerful hurricane hitting outer Caribbean islands with US landfall expected by weekend.
  • Apex Bulk Carriers denies sale of last four ships
    US-based owner has not been without bulkers since its formation in 1998.
  • UBS: tanker revenue weakening this quarter
    Analysis of tanker traffic and rate slide suggests revenue likely to fall short of estimates.
  • Seadrill's Chapter 11 filing 'no threat to Fredriksen'
    Analysts united that pending restructuring deal will not damage tycoon's standing with investors.
  • Spot MR tanker rates give up Harvey gains
    UPDATE: Asia looking to supply Americas with clean products as major Texas refineries restarting.
  • Dynagas LNG Partners payout 'safeguarded'
    Distribution expected to remain stable as market waits on next dropdown from pipeline.
  • Orbeck-Nilssen to modernise IACS
    Newly appointed classification boss says he will bring IACS up to date with recent technology trends.
  • Mermaid ties up $12m of deals
    Thai offshore owner seals three new subsea contracts.
  • Norwegian Car Carriers fixes out second newbuilding
    Liberty Global Logistics takes in second new vessel from Oslo-based owner.
  • Maersk teams up on blockchain insurance
    Giant owner working with EY and Microsoft on secure marine platform.
  • Carnival takes a "step into the future"
    Cruise giant undertakes virtual keel-laying of first fully LNG-fuelled newbuilding
  • Dockwise to bring USS Fitzgerald back home
    Boskalis company wins heavy-lift contract for damaged US destroyer off Japan.
  • Evercore tips stocks to close gap on rates
    Jon Chappell positive on fourth quarter with 2018 market balance best in half a decade.
  • Clarksons Platou: most charterers will reject laid-up OSVs
    Industry survey reveals tough stance of oil companies towards long-term idle tonnage.
  • Mercator Lines to be wound up
    Court manager applies to end company's struggle after sale deal falls through.
  • JP Morgan projects rising profit at Clarksons
    Analyst Samuel Bland sees upside to stock and estimates for company with 20% share of global market.
  • CSIC readies restructuring agreement
    Chinese state shipbuilder says major asset deal coming soon.
  • Triyards trying to agree new delivery dates
    Singapore yard also starts talks with banks after receiving demand letters.
  • Fesco seals $875m bond restructuring
    UPDATE: Russian owner to pay $548m to secure standstill deal with holders.
  • NYK behind four VLCC newbuildings in Japan
    Two domestic yards share contracts for quartet as owner looks for tanker fleet renewal.
  • Hanjin Subic workers threaten strike
    Dispute centres on election to recognise union at the Philippines yard.
  • Gulf Marine extends MENA charter
    UAE owner also confirms two deals for offshore vessels in Middle East/North Africa.
  • Subsea 7 orders reel-lay vessel
    Kristian Siem-chaired owner picks Royal IHC yard for $200m-plus newbuilding.
  • K Line to work on Japan's first LNG ferry
    Japanese shipowner hopes to call on 40 years of experience in sector to accelerate project.
  • Triton International looks to raise $175m
    Private equity firm also plans to shed up to $25m worth of shares in container leasing company.
  • StealthGas to benefit from better market in 2018
    Next year will be a good one for Greek LPG player on back of improving rates, says Drewry.
  • Cosco Shipping and PIL seal charter pact
    Deal between Chinese giant and Singapore competitor will involve a total of 12 ships.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • WTO grounds EU's latest Boeing subsidy challenge
    A World Trade Organization Appellate Body rejected a case brought before it by the European Union alleging that the United States provided ...
  • Matson adds new Okinawa call to transpacific loop
    After receiving the needed permits and clearances, Matson has added a weekly service to the Port of Naha, Okinawa, the Hawaii-based ocean c...
  • Sen. Thune, AgTC urge action on 'inequitable' demurrage, detention fees
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) is applauding a letter that U.S. Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Committee on Comme...
  • U.S., Caribbean ports brace for Hurricane Irma
    Ports in the Caribbean and southeastern United States are bracing for Hurricane Irma, as the category 5 storm wreaks havoc on the Virgin Is...
  • Grounded drill ship towed from Corpus Christi
    A grounded drill ship near the Port of Corpus Christi, which was dislodged and pushed into the channel by Hurricane Harvey last week , has ...
  • COSCO, PIL enter into 12-vessel charter agreement
    China's COSCO Shipping Lines Co. and Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) have entered into a12-vesseltime-charter agreement in vi...
  • FEMA unveils FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program recipients
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday announced the recipients of the FY 2017 Por...
  • New rail cargo route links China and Iran
    Yinchuan, China and Tehran, Iran have been linked for the first time via a cargo train that began operations on Tuesday, according to multi...
  • NAFTA trade increases for eighth consecutive month
    The total value of trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Canada and Mexico ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • TransCanada restarts segment of Keystone crude pipeline's southern leg: spokesman
    TransCanada has started up a segment of the southern leg of its 600,000-b/d Keystone crude pipeline system shut due to Hurricane Harvey, spokesman Matthew John said Wednesday.
  • Suncor prepares to start up 194,000-b/d new Canadian oil sands facility: CEO
    Suncor Energy is targeting to produce first oil in the next few weeks from its 194,000 b/d Fort Hills oil sands facility in Alberta, Canada, with 95% of construction work now being completed, CEO Steve Williams said Wednesday.
  • Prompt NYMEX ULSD at two-year high as traders eye storms
    NYMEX October RBOB fell Wednesday for the third straight session, dropping 2.58 cents to $1.6733/gal, as prices continue to fade from last week's rally alongside gasoline supply concerns.
  • Istanbul bunker premium over Novorossiisk hits seven-month high
    The gap between bunker fuel prices at Istanbul and Novorossiisk reached its widest point in over seven months Tuesday amid differing price drivers.
  • Malta bunker prices reach hit multi-month high on strong demand, rising Brent
    Bunker prices at Malta reached their highest point in over eight months Tuesday, supported by rising crude oil prices and strong demand.
  • Rotterdam bunker prices touch near nine-month high on rising Brent, demand
    Bunker fuel prices at Rotterdam hit their highest level in almost nine months Tuesday amid rising crude oil prices and increased buying interest.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Mariisky to start CDU upgrade, capacity increase
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • VPS warns of highly abrasive bunker fuel at Fujairah, Khor Fakkan ports
    Findings were from samples taken from deliveries by two suppliers over August 17-29.
  • ANALYSIS RESEND: Benefits of Russian output cuts emerge as export blend differentials soar
    - In the west, Russian crude differentials vs Brent at multi-year highs - In the east, Russian crude differentials vs Dubai at multi-month highs - Russian crude share in Asia growing

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After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
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Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
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
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
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