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December 12, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco takes top spot for liftings in Q3, overtaking Maersk Line
  • Wan Hai Lines time charters Diana Containerships' 6,494 TEU ship for US$11,000/day
  • LA-LB big data can increase dock productivity with existing assets
  • Greencarrier puts an environmental spin of its LCL service
  • Futurist looks at 50,000-TEUers and says it can be done
  • Halifax deep water Halterm purchases three Konecranes RTGs
  • Four RTGs moved from Nhava Sheva to Mundra for heavy lift jobs
  • Siemens AX4 claims to bring new analytics tools to logistics
  • Works underway at Hong Kong's Causeway Bay typhoon shelter until January 5
  • Helsinki Commission Briefing to focus on rescuing refugees, migrants at sea
  • Air China starts thrice weekly non-stop Shenzhen to Los Angeles service
  • UK forwarder Europa scores big with a 68pc increase in air profits
  • Finnair launches 'Cargo Eye' to monitor, control air freight flows using IoT sensors

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • ... signs MoU for LNG transhipment & marketing project in Kamchatka area
  • APL expands coverage in the Trans-Atlantic with new North Atlantic service
  • British freight forwarding & logistics body welcomes news of progress in Brexit negotiations
  • CMA CGM completes acquisition of MERCOSUL Line & strengthens service offering in South America
  • Indians among officers & engineers honoured at MOL Presidential Awards 2017
  • OOCL introduces Japan Vietnam service to enhance intra-Asia network
  • SCI participates in relief efforts for fishermen affected by cyclone Ockhi
  • Transworld Group celebrates 40th Anniversary
  • CONCOR celebrates Customer Day
  • How to Develop Green Transport in India: Experiences from the Norwegian demonstration project

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Rail car service centre opens in Texas
  • Braille Battery at fault again
  • Logistics and telecommunications snuggle up closer
  • Althusmann for Seaports of Niedersachsen
  • New vans for express carriage of cream slices
  • TRPA and Logistec ink new pact in Canada
  • Fiege shoulders logistics for Palmers
  • Time to say good-bye to Deugro's EVP Hilpert
  • Landmark agreement for port of Mortukea
  • Cold chain solutions for Nigerian farmers
  • IAG Cargo's components make big volume surge
  • CEP sector booming before run-up to Christmas
  • Another first for airfreight forwarder Flexport
  • Intermodal shift enhanced by Port of Antwerp
  • Belgian industry legend dies
  • Locomotives for South Africa's railway facelift

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Europe-Asia backhaul container trade helps to ramp up rates
  • Heavy load cargo growth picking up in Bremen
  • Finland's Supreme Court rules against shipping companies in fairway dues dispute
  • Swedish forestry export rise to help balance trade flows
  • UK shipping greets Brexit divorce deal with cautious optimism
  • Samsung HI CEO resigns after more red ink predicted
  • Vale sells last two Valemax ships to Bocomm Leasing
  • Goseong O&S to be renamed Samkang S&C, to focus on MRO business
  • Seoul to launch USD915 million fund for struggling shipbuilders as job figures highlight downturn
  • Capesize period fixtures firm as spot market rises

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Fewer freighters at Schiphol thanks to lost slots, but air freight volumes improve
  • Size isn't always important, especially when it comes to port connectivity
  • Claims of a threat to subsidies casts a pall over booming Asia-Europe rail
  • Air cargo IT specialist iTran in cooperation deal with HNA Group's logistics arm
  • JD.com reckons cargo aircraft will give wing to logistics
  • World's largest automated container terminal opens in Shanghai
  • Victoria Reynard joins Walker Transport as group sales manager

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Metal Shark ready to build new Damen FCS for U.S. market
  • Study says zero emission vessels need to start entering fleet by 2030
  • Research vessel upgrades include Schottel Pump Jet
  • ShipServ adds to monitoring and analytic tools
  • Ingalls christens National Security Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757)
  • BIMCO Secretary General signs on for five more years

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Trafigura presents optimistic outlook as shipping needs rise
    Commodities trader builds 30 tankers in BoComm-backed newbuilding deals
  • Skuld poaches Simpson from Steamship
    P&I veteran to lead development of North American business
  • Teekay LNG Partners secures $816m for Yamal LNG service
    Marine transport company owns a 50% stake in six LNG carriers
  • Sovcomflot ships first commercial Yamal cargo
    Vladimir Putin highlighted the importance of the project for Arctic trade
  • LNG tanker charter rates breach $80,000-per-day mark
    China's halt of coal-to-gas switch could not stop rally
  • Dabelstein & Passehl to merge with larger German law firm
    Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein to launch on first day of 2018
  • Maersk rating held on review for downgrade at Moody's
    Rating agency cites uncertainty over Total proceeds application and pending deals involving units
  • Daily Briefing
    As the latest edition of Lloyd's List Containers went to press, the great consolidation game is probably about over for 2017...
  • SITC to spend $112m on four 2,700 teu newbuilds
    Deal comes as ordering activities for feeder ships gather momentum
  • Top 10 in marine insurance 2017
    As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series we look at the very best global...
  • China Merchants Port raises upfront investment in Hambantota
    Need for more financing during the early stages of the project spurs payment revision
  • Hyundai Glovis signs 10-year COA with oil company
    Company plans to order a new very large crude carrier for the contract
  • Khalifa to become first Gulf port to handle capesizes
    Emirates Global Aluminium to deploy capesizes to import bauxite ore through Khalifa port
  • Vard appoints financial adviser ahead of bourse exit
    CIMB Bank named to advise the company on the exit offer made by parent Fincantieri
  • Samsung Heavy Industries appoints new president
    Nam Joon-woo replaces Park Dae-young at the top post
  • Antwerp port looks to intermodal transportation to cut road congestion
    Seven projects picked to lower truck trips by up to 250,000 per year
  • Shanghai launches $2.1bn unmanned box terminal
    Designed annual capacity stands at 6.3m teu
  • Seoul imposes new unilateral sanctions on North Korea
    Among 20 sanctioned entities, seven firms are either shipping or trading firms
  • Teekay optimistic on 2018 tanker market
    Slower fleet growth and expected reversal of Opec production cuts to drive rate improvements

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • US ports in no rush to follow Shanghai on automation path
  • Outpacing trans-Atlantic market growth, APL adds service
  • Amid tight labor market, US truckers struggle to add drivers
  • Russia to offer large discount for internet-booked rail cargo
  • Air cargo rates climb higher with no sign of slowing demand
  • Faster imports improve JNPT dwell times
  • Strong Europe-Asia backhaul trade pushes up round-trip rates

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • GRS to open Far East office within two years
    Hamburg-based renewable energy shipbroker is looking to expand into Asian offshore wind market.
  • Azvalor discloses stake in Tsakos Energy
    Spanish asset management firm reveals second tanker-related investment for the year.
  • Atlantic tightness, iron ore drive capes
    Spot charter rates driven to multi-year high of $30,000 per day as iron ore cargoes, European weather drive market.
  • Quark Expeditions to add eco-friendlier ship
    World Explorer will use Rolls Royce diesel-electric engines run by power management system that will lessen emissions by almost 90%.
  • Brokers split on reports of Navios Maritime bulker sale
    Some sources believe group holding company has cashed in one of its oldest assets.
  • Scorpio Tankers sees investor trim stake
    Largest outside shareholder of New York-listed tanker owner lowers stake to level below 2016 holdings.
  • Bondholders take $3m of converted Dof shares
    Norwegian OSV owner issues new stock as investors back company.
  • MPCC adds Harmstorf trio for $32m
    Oslo-listed owner's boxship spree continues with move for German-built vessels.
  • Weather window spurs North Sea OSV rates
    Respite from winter prompts fixing of 50 anchor-handlers and PSVs.
  • MAC misses newbuild payment in China
    Charterer Nautilus in talks over fixing default for mining ship at Fujian Mawei.
  • Crew abandon listing cargoship off Africa
    Two merchant vessels come to aid of 13 seafarers from Turkish vessel.
  • Teekay LNG Partners pens $816m loan
    New York-listed MLP inks financing for six jointly owned Yamal newbuildings.
  • OECD study calls for Indonesian cabotage exemptions
    Report concludes that bringing in foreign mega-ships would lower costs.
  • OPEC cuts rob crude tanker market of seasonal cheer
    Arctic Securities researcher points to turning point in the second half of 2018.
  • First Ship Lease confirms boxship sale
    Singapore-quoted Trust says cash from deal will help repay debt.
  • Vitol builds Latvian Shipping stake to 97%
    Holding in tanker owner boosted through $142m issue of new shares.
  • Subsea 7 wins "substantial" Aker BP deal
    Norwegian owner to carry out tie-back work in Aerfugl gas field.
  • Trafigura to keep fixing as tanker newbuilding tally hits 30
    Trading giant confirms newbuilding options taken as it explains tanker expansion.
  • Keppel O&M scoops $96m of contracts
    Yard group secures hull work and turret mooring jobs in Brazil and Singapore.
  • Quartet quit Braemar-ACM in Singapore
    Tanker brokers to form new shop - Sentosa Shipbrokers
  • Veteran Andriaki VLCC latest in sales spotlight
    Greek owner tipped to be the latest to be cashing in a early 2000s built tanker.
  • Essar Shipping eyes tanker and bulker buys
    Indian owner could acquire VLCC, suezmax, MR and panamax tonnage, boss Ranjit Singh says.
  • Korea tightens monitoring of debt-ridden firms
    Government says efforts will focus on preventing insolvencies and bail-outs.
  • EMAS Offshore reveals revised loss of $535m
    Restructuring Singapore owner accounts for big impairments in 2016.
  • Samsung Heavy CEO quits following losses
    Geoje yard boss Nam Joonou replacing Park Dae-young, who has resigned after shipbuilder forecast fourth year of losses.
  • P&O ferry runs aground in Calais
    Cross-Channel ferry one of several vessels to be impacted as Storm Ana hits Europe.
  • Vale offloads last of 19 owned VLOCs
    Brazilian mining behemoth exits large bulker ownership with final vessel sales.
  • Wilson offloads elderly small bulk carrier
    Norwegian shipowner says it is not worth taking 1980-built ship through drydocking.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Port of Oakland expects record cargo volumes for 2017
    Record cargo volume is expected at the Port of Oakland by the end of 2017 due to improved infrastructure coupled with new supply chain capa...
  • APL to join Europe-North America loop
    APL will join CMA CGM on a transatlantic loop in January. CMA CGM subsidiary APL will join its parent company's RTWPAN container loop in Ja...
  • UPS operations return to 'peak operating plan' after initial cyber week surge
    UPS struggled with cyber week orders, but has since corrected the issue. United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) struggled to handle increased e-c...
  • Customs to test launch electronic payment system for commercial vessel fees
    An 18-month pilot test of the electronic payment of taxes and fees imposed on commercial vessels at four ports of entry is expected to begi...
  • Jumbo inks letter of intent with CMIH for LNG powered offshore construction vessel
    Shipyards group China Merchants Industry Holdings (CMIH) and Netherlands-based maritime heavy lift company Jumbo have signed a letter of in...
  • DSIC, Wärtsilä enter joint project agreement for shuttle tanker development
    Technology group Wärtsilä and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC), a part of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (CSIC), have signed ...
  • Brexit negotiations reach breakthrough
    Brexit negotiations experienced a breakthrough last week as officials from the United Kingdom and European Union closed the first phase of ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Prompt ICE Brent reaches two-year high after Forties pipeline shut
    ICE February Brent settled $1.29 higher at $64.69/b, the highest level for the prompt contract since June 2015.
  • Bunkering at Gibraltar resumes after suspension: port authority
    Bunkering operations have resumed at Gibraltar after a short suspension.
  • High winds curb crude, bunkering operations at Novorossiisk: sources
    High winds in the Black Sea Monday has caused the Russian port of Novorossiisk to shut down most of its operations.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • IMO-Norad project to boost marine environment protection in ASEAN
    The new four-year project aims to enhance the countries' capacity to implement high priority marine environment conventions.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to amend Asia Supramax coal cargo sizes
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on profit taking, higher US rig count
  • Abu Dhabi's crown prince says Japan partnership important for offshore concession
    This comes as ADNOC looks for partners to co-develop new technologies and co-invest under its new strategy announced in July.
  • Iran proposes budget for year starting March 21 based on crude at $55/b
    Iran had based its budget for the current year at $50/b crude and that of the preceding year, 2016-2017, at $40/b.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
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.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
TRANSPORTATION
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
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
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.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
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
PORTS
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.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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%)
SHIPPING
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%
ACCIDENTS
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.
PORTS
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%
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PIRACY
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.
SEAFARERS
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPYARDS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
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
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
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.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
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%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
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%
SEAFARERS
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
PORTS
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
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
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
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.
MARITIME SERVICES
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
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
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
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
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
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.
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