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July 17, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 3.1pc to US$939/TEU, off 5.1pc to USWC
  • EU fines Spain US$3.4 million for failing to end union-controlled ports
  • Singapore quarterly GDP up 0.4pc after 1.9pc first quarter decline
  • Three Belt and Road indices are launched by Shanghai Shipping Exchange
  • HKTDC visits Heilongjiang, Vladivostok to join Belt and Road scheme
  • Philippines imports soar 17pc and exports jump 14pc
  • Logistics Confidence Index rises, but air more confident than sea freight
  • Pricing to encourage shippers to use rail at JNPT begins to pay off
  • Reforms to India's GST prompts Patel Integrated to open 10 warehouses
  • UPS starts Packaging Innovation to make e-commerce a better experience
  • Vanguard Logistics launches new e-fulfillment connecting service
  • Frankfurt first half cargo volume up 4.8pc to 1.1 million tonnes
  • Cargo airlines to gain more pilots if amendment passes in US Senate
  • Air Zimbabwe lays off 200, 33pc of workforce to avoid bankruptcy

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 16, 2017
  • Consequences subsequent to a ship collision
  • Regulatory & policy changes brought about for doubling share of coastal shipping & inland water navigation, workshop told
  • SARJAK Container Lines wins 'NVOCC of the Year (Special Equipment)' award at South East Cargo & Logistics Awards 2017
  • Impact of cyber breach on APM Terminals less than feared, says analysis
  • Kamarajar Port enhancing coal handling capacity
  • Paradip Port handles 18.63 pc more cargo in Q1 2017-18
  • Shipping Ministry-appointed committee suggests ways to upgrade port hospitals under PPP
  • Container rail service between India & Bangladesh being mulled
  • Railways launches new freight initiatives
  • Exports & imports rise again in June
  • Govt urged to expeditiously address initial challenges faced by exporters in GST regime

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 14, 2017
  • Mexico's Tuxpan port figures show impressive start to year
  • Clock is ticking for grounded Kea Trader
  • Johor ports eye 9.5 million teu this year despite weak start
  • Somalia and Somaliland port development contracts under threat of revision
  • Global impact of cyber breach on APM Terminals muted, analyst finds
  • Seatrade invests in dedicated juice carrier
  • HHIC struggles to sell power generation subsidiaries, HMD moves to offload brokerage
  • DSME wins four more VLCCs from Angelicoussis
  • Ensco brings forward drillship delivery from Samsung HI

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 14, 2017
  • AF-KLM Cargo gets back to business after cost cuts, with major investment in ecommerce sorting facility
  • UK audit office casts doubt over new Customs Declaration System, as industry warns of "disastrous" consequences post-Brexit
  • Higher rates and volumes shown on carriers's improved balance sheets as SCFI slightly dips
  • Ecommerce surge boosts investor interest in warehousing and distribution
  • One of China's most aggressive deal makers, HNA Group, slams on the brakes
  • SkyTeam Cargo appoints Nico Van der Linden as its new vice president for the alliance

Marine Logweb site
JULY 14, 2017
  • Cleveland offshore wind farm would be first in freshwater
  • Next Gulf lease sale terms offer sweetener for shallow water leases
  • GAO: Navy still accepting ships with many defects
  • Beaufort Sea drilling plan gets conditional BOEM approval
  • Solstad Farstad sells first vessel since merger
  • Nichols Brothers delivers powerful ATB tug for Savage
  • Gulf Island Shipyards to build OSU research vessel
  • Stack them: Special delivery for Weeks Marine's new barges

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 14, 2017
  • Protests to delay grain exports from Brazil
    About 30% of soyabean shipments could be disrupted as inland supply chain grinds to a halt
  • The energy juggernaut - US oil and gas exports in five charts
    How much shipping demand has 18 months of US oil and gas exports generated, and where did the vessels go? ...
  • When greed was good
    What if, instead of the risk of a market downturn or a bank crash, you put your life on the...
  • Cyprus approves deputy shipping ministry
    Industry welcomes upgrade that could help draw more companies to the eastern Mediterranean hub
  • Middle East-Asia VLGC rates drop below $10,000 per day
    As gas carrier rates struggle, higher taxes in India threaten to hit propane demand in substantial market
  • Kuehne raises Hapag-Lloyd stake
    Vote of confidence in carrier following Tui exit
  • Petya disruption of APMT less than feared
    Clear impact from cyber-attack on vessel handling operations, but Maersk Line still struggling
  • ER Schiffahrt takes three more Maersk vessels
    Shipmanager extends contract with 8,400 teu boxships
  • Gard warns of surge in soyabean claims
    Rains in Brazil and loading delays in China result in cargoes suffering high moisture and temperature levels
  • Product tanker markets stable on steady demand
    Refinery outages and fuel supply disruptions support clean MR tanker rates
  • Angelicoussis orders new VLCC quartet at DSME
    Update: Four 318,000 dwt vessels to follow trio ordered in April and will be fitted with scrubbers
  • Sembcorp Marine likely to be Singapore's only big yard next decade, analyst says
    Shipbuilder stands to benefit from lower costs and new earnings drivers even as rival Keppel reduces exposure
  • Forwarders expect moderate east-west ocean freight price rises
    Volumes set to surge in the coming weeks, with no current space issues but some congestion at Chinese ports such...
  • Singapore second-quarter box throughput jumps 9.6%
    City-state benefits from reshuffle in container shipping alliances

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 14, 2017
  • China buys 140,000 Canadian lobsters in one day
  • Resins raise questions for surging US cotton exports
  • LA-LB chassis supply said to be adequate for peak season
  • Trans-Pac spot rates slip as peak season warms up
  • Yang Ming to float shares as revenue jumps
  • Political wrangling threatens Somalia, Somliland port projects
  • Expectations rise for Japan's container trade
  • Chabahar port development delayed
  • EU slashes Spain port labor fine
  • Peak season so far providing no fillip for Asia-Europe spot rates
  • Private equity makes $11.6 billion bid for GLP
  • Cyber attack had limited global impact on APMT

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 14, 2017
  • Tidewater bankruptcy gets court's okay
    Lessors balk at plan, but offshore vessel owner says it expects to wrap up restructuring in one month.
  • Bimco joins digital efforts of Shipdex
    World's largest shipping association backing efforts to create system for digitising technical data.
  • Flex LNG gets okay for bourse switch
    Board of directors of Oslo Stock Exchange approve LNG shipowner's move to main market.
  • Credit Suisse sees firmer LNG ship market
    Spot rates stronger going into third quarter, but Poten warns on new vessel deliveries.
  • Trafigura takes Genco capesize as spot rates inch up from low levels
    Charter comes during a week which saw the BDI edge up but remain well below 1,000 points.
  • Navigator set for fleet growth after ethylene terminal 'home run'
    Acquisitions needed to meet additional shipments following Houston terminal project development.
  • Serco secures extension to nuclear contract
    UK group to manage INS cargoships for another four years.
  • MSC boxship held over Somali internet outage
    Owner probing claims that MSC Alice accidentally severed cable.
  • Pyxis Tankers shelves share sale
    Greek owner pulls documents relating to $10m stock sale to fund tanker purchase.
  • NS United selling capesize bulker
    Japanese owner is expected to offload one of its older capes in a deal worth up to $14m, brokers say.
  • EGPN pockets quick profit on bulker sale
    EGPN Bulk Carrier of Hong Kong has pocketed a quick profit after selling a three-year-old kamsarmax less than four months after buying it. The Sainty Shipyard-built, 82,000-dwt bulker Sirocco (built 2014) went to an undisclosed buyer for $16.5m, sources say. The bulker comes with a charter until January at a low $7,200 per day. EPGN bought the ship from the Chinese shipyard in March of this
  • CIMC forecasts recovery in the first half
    Chinese container owner expects to bounce back from a loss last year thanks to rising demand.
  • Yang Ming plots $226m share issue
    Taiwanese container line wants to boost finances and repay debt.
  • New Siem car carrier loses steering
    Possible software fault causes brief grounding off Germany.
  • Cochin Shipyard reassures unions over IPO
    $230m deal moving closer as boss Madhu Nair talks details.
  • Bulker newbuilding deliveries race ahead of scrapping levels
    Data shows that three new builkers arrived for every one sold for demolition in first half.
  • Paris MoU ship bans on the rise
    Port state control organisation refused access to 20 ships in 2016.
  • Capital Research grows stake in BW LPG as stock rises
    Investor shows up as one of the leading stakeholders in VLGC market leader.
  • LNG still flowing from Qatar, Wogan says
    GasLog chief executive does not see any major impact on shipping from sanctions against oil-rich country.
  • ER to manage three more Maersk boxships
    German group wins deal from Danish giant for 8,400-teu units.
  • Zelenodolsk signs up for two ferries
    Russian yard building high-speed ships for UAE client.
  • Kuhne ups stake in Hapag-Lloyd
    Logistics tycoon adds another 3% to holding in German line.
  • Angelicoussis inks four more VLCCs at DSME
    Greek owner adds to three big tankers it inked at Korean yard in April.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 14, 2017
  • European Court of Justice fines Spain $3.4m
    The European Union Court of Justice (CJEU) is subjecting Spain to a fine of 3 million euros (U.S. $3.4 million) for its delay to deregulate...
  • Kuehne ups stake in Hapag-Lloyd to 17.15%
    Klaus-Michael Kuehne ofSwiss-based Kuenhe Holding has raised his shareholding in Hapag-Lloyd from 14.1 percent to 17.15 percent, according ...
  • Grounded tanker leaking oil near Mexico coast
    A bulk ship grounded at Punta Graham, Mexico in 2015 has been found to be leaking oil, according to local authorities. An inspection by au...
  • U.S. diesel truck fleet emissions drop 30% over 5 years
    The U.S. diesel-powered heavy truck fleet of about 3 million vehicles is now 30 percent cleaner in terms of emissions and more fuel efficie...
  • Second phase of Liverpool terminal expansion underway
    Expansion work at the Port of Liverpool's Liverpool2 container terminal was initiated on Friday, according to Peel Ports Group, the owner o...
  • Amazon wins approval to sell groceries in India
    Seattle-based E-commerce giant Amazon has been approved to stock and sell groceries in India, the home of rival company Flipkart, according...
  • Evergreen containership rescues seafarers from burning vessel
    The officers and crew of ocean carrier Evergreen Line's containership Ever Diadem recently helped rescue 30 seafarers forced to abandon the...
  • Danish EPA to use aircraft to monitor ships for air pollution
    The Danish Environmental and Protection Agency has contracted Danish startup company Explicit to monitor sulfur emission from ships, with t...
  • FMC takes in $925,000 in penalty payments
    The Federal Maritime Commission completed compromise agreements with eight non-vessel-operating common carriers and one unlicensed entity f...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 14, 2017
  • Jun bunker fuel sales fall 6.1% on year to 3.84 mil mt
    Singapore's bunker fuel sales in June fell 6.1% from a year earlier to 3.84 million mt, according to preliminary data released Thursday by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
  • Oil futures climb further as market debates basis for support
    Oil futures strengthened Friday, with NYMEX August crude rising 46 cents to $46.55/b, as the US Dollar Index tumbled to its lowest level of the year following the release of sluggish economic data.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • IMO data shows rise in average residual fuel sulfur content: IBIA
    Substantial amount of blending is needed to meet upcoming 2020 global sulfur cap rule.
  • TRADER NOTE: Ocean Network Express announces spate of appointments
    Ocean Network Express Japan Ltd., is also planned to be established in October.
  • Saudi Arabia bucking general trend of falling fuel oil demand -- IEA
    Saudi's use of fuel oil may grow strongly as 2020 approaches.
  • OPEC compliance issues, non-OPEC surge hamper rebalancing -- IEA
    Weaker compliance by OPEC producers with the group's output pact, together with surging non-OPEC supply raised global oil output by 720,000 b/d in June to 97.46 million b/d, the International Energy Agency said Thursday.

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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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
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Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
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