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BRIEFS
April 11, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • China COSCO Shipping to post US$38m Q1 net profit with volume up 54pc
  • Italy's Salerno box terminal gains three new container services
  • New shipping alliances offer less choice for shippers: Cargosmart analysis
  • Shippers implement back-up measures to deal with new shipping alliances
  • Trump presses Xi on trade and N Korea during US-China Florida summit
  • Shipping lanes in North Atlantic plagued by hundreds of icebergs
  • Port Klang expects volumes to hit 16.3m TEU by 2020
  • US rail freight volume rises 5.5 per cent yoy in March to 2.58m carloads
  • AP Moller's Damco launches digital freight forwarding start-up
  • Global air freight markets come out strong in February with demand up 8.4pc
  • Boeing signs US$3b MOA with Iran Aseman Airlines for 60 B737 MAXs
  • Heathrow to invest US$693m in expansion of Terminal 2

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 10, 2017
  • 'The goal is to make each MOL business boast the highest competitiveness in the respective industries'
  • APL transforms Indonesia-United States trade lane with Pendulum Loop 1 service
  • APM Terminals' operations in Tacoma likely to cease by end of 2017
  • CMA CGM to resume Bijagos Shuttle service connecting India & Asia to cater to seasonal movement of cashew
  • HMM launches new loop connecting North China, Korea & Russia
  • HMM signs LoI with DSME for construction of VLCCs
  • Spot rates in a spot of bother
  • Trans Asian Shipping Services launches fortnightly coastal service linking ports in Kerala to Dharamtar in Maharashtra
  • India's trade deficit with China shows decline
  • DP World Cochin handles half million TEUs
  • Cabinet approves Rail Development Authority
  • DB Schenker extends LANDbridge product to Indian Subcontinent
  • ITR Forms reduced to seven for AY 2017-18; CBDT notifies
  • Multiple National Investment & Manufacturing Zones proposed
  • What will be India's ranking in 2017 by World Bank in "Ease of Doing Business"?

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Northern airfreight perspectives
  • Gothenburg-Zeebrugge service flourishing
  • Three into one will go
  • Jamaica sends special envoy to IMO
  • Intermodal traffic notes higher than average growth rate
  • Kicking off 2017 with major purchase
  • Direct Malaysia-USA connection up and running
  • Kathrina Weiss heading up real estate consultancy
  • Prima H3 certified for high speeds in Germany
  • Europe's first long range underwater locater certified
  • Waiting in the wings for e-commerce
  • MSC and ZIM enhance rotation of NE1
  • FP International picks MD Emea
  • Stepping up rail connections to/from Wilhemshaven
  • Pemco: P2F conversion for Air Incheon
  • UK forwarder launches express rail service to China
  • Intrepid delivers fifth A330-300 to Turkish Airlines

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 10, 2017
  • Hudong-Zhonghua secures Odfjell tanker pair
  • Asia-Europe container freight rate differential squeezed
  • Slump in newbuilding orders a concern for shipyards
  • China Merchants and Sinotrans complete merger
  • Cosco issues rare profit warning as Q1 rates, volumes rise
  • Egypt and DP World discuss Sokhna expansion as Suez offers discounts
  • Amid complaints, Sinoriches admits cashflow issues
  • Dry bulk rates soften in wake of cyclone Debbie
  • Merchant ships join search for Stellar Daisy
  • HMM books VLCCs at DSME

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 10, 2017
  • First freight train from UK sets off as China-Europe rail services soar
  • DX Group internal battle heats up on news of possible merger with Menzies
  • Ports of Georgia and Virginia get green light for talks on box terminal alliance
  • Eastbound box shipping capacity crunch could last for months, says Drewry
  • DHL enjoys rates boost as demand keeps air and sea volumes high
  • Knight and Swift to combine to create $5bn US trucking operation
  • Flight dispatchers reach tentative agreement with Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 10, 2017
  • Hijacked bulker free following combined naval response
  • New specialty marine insurance available
  • Hyundai Merchant and DSME sign LOI for VLCC series
  • Ice class SAR tug/supply nears completion
  • TMC to supply compressors for FSRU newbuild
  • Gulf Marine Services books European wind farm contracts
  • Wartsila signs BWMS agreements with major shipyards
  • Damen acquisition will grow repair muscle in Rotterdam

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 10, 2017
  • Three quarters of marine claims down to human error, says Allianz
    But good news is that shipping losses are down 45% over decade
  • Brussels signs off Maersk's Hamburg Süd acquisition
    German line must exit South American vessel sharing agreements
  • Greece seeks improved bids for Thessaloniki
    No new deadline announced for new offers from remaining bidders
  • Odfjell finalises $116m deal for two new chemical tankers
    Norwegian owner seals the deal with Chinese yard following last month's letter of intent
  • Leaking Polaris ore carrier awaits repairs
    Converted VLOC was due to arrive in China with Brazilian iron ore in early May
  • Tsakos hails Romanian yard as European shipbuilding beacon
    Daewoo-Mangalia has now delivered two thirds of TEN's aframax series for Statoil trading
  • Digitalisation must focus on business before technology
    Lessons from the past show the future lies in collaboration
  • Maersk Tankers and Torm offload ships in fleet renewal drive
    Both of the big name Danish product tanker players eager to stay attractive to charterers ahead of expected improvement in freight market
  • China Merchants Port offloads CIMC shares to affiliate
    Move is aimed to help consolidate core businesses
  • Attack thwarted on bulk carrier crossing the Gulf of Aden
    A naval helicopter was dispatched to confirm the location of the perpetrators on the vessel
  • First UK-Asia container train departs from London Gateway
    Rail service to compete with sea freight for time-sensitive cargoes
  • Easter holidays to cast a shadow over handysize freight rates
    Iranian cargoes support Atlantic market, while Pacific reaches standstill
  • Cosco and OOCL launch new Europe-Turkey service
    New service includes Felixstowe, Hamburg and Antwerp
  • Indian state-owned ports' throughput rises 6.8%
    Gains in crude and iron ore volumes offset lower coal shipments in 2016/2017 fiscal year
  • HNA Group to acquire Singapore logistics provider for $995m
    Deadline for the deal to be completed is by September 9 this year
  • Sembcorp Marine offloads stake in Chinese engineering firm
    Disposal is part of group's strategy to realise investments in non-core businesses
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine to order up to 10 VLCCs from DSME
    Deal scheduled to be finalised by July
  • Vard chips away at diversifying with deal to build live fish carrier
    Farmed rainbow trout producer Fjordlaks Aqua orders vessel based on Vard 8 50 design with delivery in third quarter of 2018
  • FMC approves East Coast Port Gateway Terminal deal
    Virginia and Georgia port authorities to start talks on commercial and operational issues
  • Cyclone Debbie to knock 15m tonnes of coal from the market
    Port stockpiles could be used but that is dependent on length of stoppages

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 10, 2017
  • US Congress pressured to forbid alliances from joint contracting
  • Knight-Swift merger sets stage for more capacity control
  • Strong US import forecast could reverse trans-Pac spot rate slip
  • Oakland repurposes port properties to curb congestion
  • Japan customs suspension batters Yusen shares
  • Eurogate profit jumps but German terminal traffic stalls
  • JNPT hits target for speedy import program
  • EU OKs Maersk-Hamburg Sud deal with conditions
  • DP World mulls expansion of Suez terminal
  • US shippers press truck brokers for sharper 'visibility'
  • First China-bound freight train rolls out of London
  • Cosco predicts first quarter profit rebound
  • Ocean Alliance launches Jakarta-US direct service

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 10, 2017
  • Seaport analyst lifts target for Scorpio Bulkers stock
    Investment bank bets on 23.7% premium in New York-listed bulk owner's shares.
  • USCG OKs fourth ballast treatment system
    More products come available as US Coast Guard steps up compliance efforts.
  • Ocean Rig receives Nasdaq delisting notice
    Exchange notice follows bankruptcy filing from George Economou-backed drillship owner.
  • Polarcus chair: 'Few signs of improvement'
    Seismic vessel owner's top leaders see continued challenges ahead for sector.
  • EU approves Maersk and Hamburg Sud deal
    Danish liner giant takes major step on road to sealing deal to take over German rival and aims to sell Mercosul Line.
  • Seaspan eliminates S&P fees to CEO Wang
    Move comes as largest shareholder of boxship lessor name two directors to larger board.
  • JP Morgan: 'VLCC orders worrisome'
    Bank raises alarm at growing backlog as 2017 newbuilding tally passes 2016 total.
  • Economou redraws revolver with DryShips
    Revised credit facility expected to help shipowner gain access to bank financing once again.
  • Damen buys Keppel's Dutch shipyard
    Singapore-listed group offloads Rotterdam-based facility to European rival.
  • VLCCs charge ahead
    All other tanker sectors slump, led by LR1s and suezmaxes.
  • Odfjell firms Chinese newbuilding brace
    Letter of intent at Hudong-Zhonghua has been turned into a firm contract, Oslo-listed owner says.
  • Wall Street examines bulker price push
    Analysts expect values to continue upwards with newbuilding interest not yet causing alarm.
  • Songa Bulk looks into capesizes
    Herman Billung-led owner could expand its focus beyond supramaxes and kamsarmaxes.
  • Gulf Marine wins trio of fresh contracts
    Abu-Dhabi based company inks long-term deals in Europe and a short contract in the Middle East.
  • Jinhui axes executive bonus payments
    Once controversial payments have now been reduced to zero at bulker owner.
  • Corporate Chinese turn to secondhand market
    Alibra Shipping data shows Chinese shipowners are increasingly interested in buying tonnage already on the water.
  • Panama Canal books 60 LNG transits to early 2018
    Expanded waterway sees demand f rom LNG market exceed expectations.
  • BW Offshore closes Gabon deal
    Oil field purchase has been completed by Oslo-listed company and sibling.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 10, 2017
  • SCPA handles record box volumes in March
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) handled 192,311 TEUs in March, up nearly 13 percent from March 2016, the port authority said Mond...
  • Commentary: Freight policy must keep up with the times
    Over the last century, the logistics industry has seen its share of progress. While the technology in today's warehouses might seem like s...
  • MarAd Executive Director says concern exists over mariner shortage
    U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) Executive Director Joel Szabat said the decline in the U.S.-flag domestic fleet and international U.S....
  • Trucking giants Swift, Knight to merge
    Two Phoenix-based trucking giants, Swift Transportation and Knight Transportation, will merge companies through an all-stock transaction th...
  • HNA makes offer for Singapore logistics firm
    Chinese conglomerateHNA Holding Group Co. Ltd. offered to buy Singapore-based commodities and logistics company CWT Ltd. on Sunday. The of...
  • Executive Moves: Lineage Logistics, Transervice Logistics and The Tioga Group
    Lineage Logistics has promoted Chris Timmer to the role of senior vice president of Sales & Value-Added Services. Timmer most recentl...
  • Kerry Logistics launches UK-China rail service
    China-based Kerry Logistics was scheduled to launch its first eastbound train from London to Yiwu, China on Monday. The train is scheduled...
  • MSC, ZIM add Limassol to Israel-North Europe loop
    Ocean carriers Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. are adding a call at Limassol to their jointly op...
  • Port of Virginia box volumes jump 8.9% in March
    The Port of Virginia handled 232,148 TEUs of containerized cargo in March 2016, an 8.9 percent increase from the prior-year period, accordi...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 10, 2017
  • ANALYSIS: US crude builds slow down, helping futures rebound
  • Oil futures rally stays alive after Libya invokes force majeure
    NYMEX May crude settled 84 cents higher at $53.08/b. ICE June Brent closed 74 cents higher at $55.98/b.
  • Rough weather, high demand buffer Gothenburg bunkers
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher amid supply concerns
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • TRADER NOTE: Former J.P. Morgan middle distillates trader Yu Xiaoping joins Winson Oil
    Yu Xiaoping joined Winson at the start of April
  • ANALYSIS: OPEC/non-OPEC cuts may be at risk by Syria military escalation
    - Saudi, Russia, Iran leaders negotiated OPEC/non-OPEC deal - Output cuts up for review at OPEC's May 25 meeting - Tensions could influence Iran's May 19 election

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ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
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.
COMPANIES
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
ACCIDENTS
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
LAW
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.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
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
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
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
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
PORTS
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
PORTS
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
PORTS
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
CRUISES
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.
SHIPPING
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%)
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
SHIPPING
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ENVIRONMENT
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
COMPANIES
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
ASSOCIATIONS
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
ACCIDENTS
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
SHIPPING
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
SHIPPING
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
SHIPPING
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
SHIPPING
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
PORTS
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
SHIPPING
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
PORTS
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
PORTS
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
SHIPPING
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
PORTS
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
PORTS
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
PORTS
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
SHIPPING
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
SHIPPING
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
PORTS
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
NEWS
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
ACCIDENTS
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
ACCIDENTS
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
ACCIDENTS
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship
SHIPPING
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
PORTS
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
SHIPPING
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
This is highlighted in a report commissioned by ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory.
COMPETITION
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
SHIPPING
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
It concerns the engineering, procurement, construction and installation activities of an FPSO
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
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.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
INSURANCE
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
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
SEAFARERS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
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
MEETINGS
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
LOGISTICS
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
LOGISTICS
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
INDUSTRY
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
PORTS
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
ENVIRONMENT
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
FINANCING
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
JOBS
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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
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
MEETINGS
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
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
SHIP RECYCLING
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
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
INDUSTRY
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
COMPANIES
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
ASSOCIATIONS
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
SHIPPING
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
PORTS
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
INDUSTRY
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
MOURNING
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
SHIPPING
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
PORTS
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
PORTS
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
ASSOCIATIONS
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
MARITIME SERVICES
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
MEETINGS
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
SHIPYARDS
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
PORTS
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
PORTS
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
ASSOCIATIONS
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
ASSOCIATIONS
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
SAFETY & SECURITY
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
SHIPPING
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
MEETINGS
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
NEWS
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
SHIPYARDS
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
SEAFARERS
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
EDUCATION
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
SHIPYARDS
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
COMPANIES
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
COMPANIES
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
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