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January 24, 2019

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CMA CGM and OOCL linked to orders of ultra large container vessels New Year orderbooks get off to a flying start among shipbuilders in S Korea Hamburg Sud bulk shipping business to be sold China Navigation Cosco, PSA extend box terminal capacity at Hainan port to 5m TEU APL to start new China-Malaysia service from Qingdao DP World's box terminal at Canada's Prince Rupert hits 1 million TEU US port of Oakland to install China-made ship-to-shore mega ship cranes ICTSI Subic racks up 200,000 TEU milestone Two killed in plane crash in northeast Ohio B&H Worldwide sets up second Control Tower at Singapore's Changi Drones to be banned from extended zones around UK airports

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JANUARY 23, 2019
Amazon boosts its ocean shipping service APL's refined global service network to be effective from April Are chemical tankers ready to meet forthcoming IMO fuel regulations? ZIM appoints Sabari Container Terminals to carry out survey, maintenance & repair activities at Mundra Bangladesh's second LNG terminal to start operating in March Fujairah ban on open-loop scrubbers Normalcy returns to Haldia port with resumption of mooring activity Ongoing infra projects at New Mangalore Port highlighted Port of Rotterdam launches incentive scheme for green shipping WB govt to build Tajpur port on its own Cabinet approves creation of national bench of GSTAT BHP-MALA 2019 to be confluence of leading stakeholders from across the break-bulk, heavylift & project cargo logistics sectors Currency standby swap among SAARC countries given the go-ahead Meeta Rajivlochan appointed as Additional DGFT, Mumbai

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Channel Tunnel freight traffic sets new records New VP for Germany's goods transport office New locomotives for phosphate haulage in Tunisia Precision begins B757 conversion for Asia Pacific Airlines B&H establishes second control tower in Singapore Port Trois-Rivières sees volume leap in 2018 Circle growing rapidly WFS achieves Iata CEIV Pharma certification in Amsterdam Ole Ingrisch to chair Port-Safety board Giant box terminal growing even bigger DFDS and Felixstowe port boosting ro-ro capacities Central Asia after Central America Container train covers 10,294 km in 18 days Ivan de Souza joins Deugro group "Curiosity of the Day" DHL Express builds new hub at Copenhagen airport Haropa growing globally, but lifting lighter boxes

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JANUARY 23, 2019
DSV-Panalpina deal could get 'messy' as the offer is considered Transpacific volumes to the US hit new highs, but the future looks more uncertain New innovation initiative will be 'a game-changer' for air cargo Swedish docker unions clash as ports lock out striking workers Germany bans Iran's Mahan Air flights Ivan Liso is new EMEIA director of projects at Crane Worldwide Logistics Three major freight operators and how they view 'precision railroading' Supply chain radar: DSV 'will be rejected'... but Panalpina a done deal if the bid is sweetened Supply chain radar: huge takeover premium for DB Schenker, and Bolloré + Geodis deal talk sparks outrage

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JANUARY 23, 2019
World Marine acquired by scrap recycler M.A.R.S. Wärtsilä books multiple orders for Aquarius UV BWMS Rolls-Royce Rauma thruster plant gets a EUR 57 million makeover Fincantieri Bay completes complex conversion of ATB barge Eagle Bulk buys one, sells two, adds scrubbers to three more Study shows strong investment case for LNG as a containership fuel EBDG teams up with Australia's AMD Marine Consulting Port of Fujairah bans the use of open-loop scrubbers Gulf Craft delivers third Express Plus FSV to SEACOR Marine

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JANUARY 23, 2019
Vogel and Rodgers clash on scrubbers Marine Money conference in London hears opposing views ahead of introduction of IMO sulphur cap in less than a year's... UAE tightens grip on Middle East Gulf transhipment business Khalifa port expects to double its throughput levels in 2019 to about 3m teu, but provisions are in place to... Seafarers UK starts hunt for Bryant's successor Seafarers' charity with Royal patronage distributed £2.5m to 60 maritime organisations with 73 grants to seafarers and their families in 2018 Faulty pumps link to Kerch Strait LPG blast Video footage shows vessels still burning as fire-fighting tugs battle to extinguish the LPG-fuelled blaze China and Brexit dominate shipping leaders' gathering Meanwhile, finance panel bemoans bank preference for big names over second tier, and discusses China's aggressive attempts to break into... Eagle Bulk signs bulker deals The vessels that have been sold had drydocking and ballast water treatment systems due to be installed, resulting in savings... Commitment to quality pays off for Bahamas Maritime Bahamas Maritime Authority has reported the lowest number of detentions ever recorded. This is the result of a commitment to... UK shortsea capacity grows ahead of Brexit Even short delays for customs clearances could have a major impact on shortsea shipping, forcing importers and exporters to consider... CMPort boosting investment in Djibouti free trade zone Middle East and Africa China Merchants Group Ports and Logistics Greece adopts shipping programme for schools Project Connect finally brings well-tried 'Adopt-a-Ship' concept to world's largest shipowning nation Daily Briefing Kerch Strait vessels blast death toll rises to 14 \| Win or lose in the bunker shake-up \| Jury out... IMF global growth numbers sound alarm bells for shipping With shipowners' fortunes linked to the health of the global economy, the shipping industry is casting a wary eye over... Brexit: 80% of UK ports unprepared, survey finds Nearly 60% of respondents now expecting negative impact, according to Odgers Berndtson, with only one in four of the opinion... NuStar loses appeal to recover OW Bunker fuel bill A lien would have allowed NuStar a full recovery of payment owed, rather than the 25% to 40% they will... Aegean directors: company will emerge more competitive Sales volumes have steadily increased over the past three months, said director of global trading Sal Drago Port of Fujairah bans open-loop scrubbers Brief notice does not give a date for the ban to take effect or say whether closed-loop scrubbers are allowed Study pushes business case for LNG newbuildings By looking at net present value of an investment in a 14,000 teu newbuilding, research group finds LNG offers the...

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JANUARY 23, 2019
Protest traps Mexican imports at West Coast ports Memphis chassis shortage worsens Value-added services in shipping take shape New Pecem service aids northern Brazil shippers Infographic: Trans-Pacific shippers' 2019 outlook Index signals weak MPV/HL demand Venture capital focuses on tech for big BCOs India eyes spring for electronic manifest rule start

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JANUARY 23, 2019
Honolulu crunch time looms for world's last sail-driven oil tanker Hawaii sets February deadline for decision on moving vessel to make way for new container terminal Group cites 'fake news' in response to recent port bans Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 says harbours should not prohibit open-loop scrubbers given lack of scientific data Costamare clocks up stronger than forecast profit Improved earnings come at end of a year which saw company invest $900m in extra tonnage. Shipping safety takes a hit in dysfunctional government era US administration shutdown is hindering vital coastguard work with worrying long-term implications Hats off to Hadjipateras and his CMA commodore crown John Hadjipateras will be the toast of the US East Coast shipping community later this spring when he is given the iconic bicorne hat to become this year's Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) commodore. Hadjipateras, who is chairman, president and chief executive of Dorian LPG, will be cheered and teased in equal measure when he is honoured at the association's dinner in Stamford, Connecticut, JP Morgan downgrades Scorpio Tankers, Tsakos JP Morgan has trimmed expectations for 2019 tanker rates, while revising its outlook on some of the sector's players. In a Wednesday morning note, analyst Noah Parquette rolled back his VLCC rate forecast from $25,500 per day to $23,000 and MR tanker rate forecast from $14,000 per day to $12,000, downgraded Scorpio Tankers and Tsakos Energy Navigation from overweight to neutral and upgraded Euron Songa deal linked to Star Bulk stock slump Petros Pappas-led bulker owner's share tumble related to acquiring 15 ships from Songa Bulk in July, analyst says. Authorities move to block award for whistleblowers Engineer who documented illegal oil discharges that led to a $3.2m fine told he should have reported crimes directly to US Coast Guard Wilhelmsen to manage FSRU for newcomer Pardus Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) has won a contract to manage Pardus Energy's new FSRU. The 170,000-cbm Turquoise, built at Hyundai Heavy Industries, will be handled by WSM in Malaysia. Wilhelmsen Ship Management targets UK market "We are extremely excited to be selected as the manager for this FSRU. This win further solidifies our position in the gas market and we expect further growth driven Chinese lessors opening up in pursuit of profit CMB Leasing executive explains changing behaviour of Chinese leasing houses. Braemar: pricing, design uncertainty to curb tanker newbuilding interest While bullish on overall tanker market prospects, global research head Henry Curra doesn't expect newbuilding orders to pick up significantly. Thumbs up from Wall Street for Scorpio Tankers' reverse split Analyst who questioned New York-listed owner's move is now convinced it is a winner Watchdog orders Solstad to revalue 140-ship OSV fleet Norwegian financial watchdog Finanstilsynet has ordered Solstad Offshore to revalue its fleet of 140 ships. The authority told the Sysla website that it believes the giant OSV owner broke accounting rules. The deadline for the company to respond is Wednesday. Ocean Yield in charter standstill deal with Solstad Solstad bondholders back company with interest freeze Christian Falkenberg Kode, se ICG bags first EIB green loan of $176m The European Investment Bank (EIB) has awarded its first ever green shipping initiative loan to Irish owner ICG. The EUR 155m ($176m) facility will part-fund two new ro-paxes for the Dublin group, which runs Irish Ferries. This is also the EIB's first ever loan to ICG. The green initiative supports bids to to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency. ICG's 1,885-passenger newbuilding W.B.Y Capesize woes push Baltic Dry Index back below 1,000 Capesize weakness has sent the key Baltic Dry Index (BDI) back down below the 1,000 mark for the first time since last April. The Baltic Exchange bulker assessment was down 54 points to 984 on Wednesday. The capesize index dropped 117 points to 1,775, as Clarksons Platou Securities blamed Chinese coal import restrictions for continuing to drive down rates. Winter slump drags Baltic Dry Index cl SEA\LNG unveils new boxship-based LNG-fuelling study Independent report says LNG is only scaleable marine fuel that advances shipping's greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction objectives. Southern California firm trims Seacor Marine position A southern California investment firm has cut back its position in Seacor Marine Holdings. Private Management Group sold more than 200,000 shares in the New York-listed offshore player, lowering its stake from 6.09% to 4.25%, Securities and Exchange Commission filings from Wednesday show. UPDATE: Seacor buys $46m PSV trio from Cosco yard According to its quarterly report filed last November, th Cypriot fund is only bidder for Greece's Elefsis yard Cypriot fund Inter-M Traders has been identified as the only bidder for Greece's Elefsis shipyard. The Kathimerini daily said KPMG is conducting a tender for an investor in the yard on behalf of creditor Alpha Bank, in cooperation with the economy ministry. The offer is said to come with conditions, including the completion of the Greek navy's shipbuilding programme and the maintenance of the fl Top shipowners enjoying cheapest debt in a decade Loan terms best since financial crisis with Basel IV set to tip the scales further. TEN charters out suezmax to Stena Bulk US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has clinched a period charter deal with Stena Bulk of Sweden for its 157,000-dwt tanker Eurovision (built 2013). The agreement is for 18 months at $25,000 per day. Tsakos bought the tanker as a resale from a Korean owner in 2012 for $52m. The deal lifts the number of suezmaxes in the Stena Sonangol fleet to 24 units. TEN has also reportedly clinched thr Eagle Bulk confirms ultramax buy as it offloads more veterans US owner buys Chinese bulker for $20m while getting rid of 2001-built ships ahead of drydockings. Nigerian export halt likely to be empty threat to LPG shipping Some market players are not expecting LPG shipping demand to be affected much due to the West African country's track record Anchor-handlers crash back down to earth Rates for North Sea anchor-handlers have crashed back down after spiking in a sold-out market last week. Brokers report ships returning to port from charters. Earnings have dropped 80%, with fleet utilisation down to 52%. The annual average is 55%, according to broker Westshore. Clarksons Platou: demand growing for OSVs Nine of 16 vessels are free in Norway, with four of 11 available in the UK Majority of UK ports 'unprepared' for Brexit Bosses at only 16% of UK ports have made "significant or practical plans" for Brexit. Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson quizzed leaders at 100 terminals to assess readiness for the country leaving the European Union. The majority of respondents had either carried out "only some high level planning" or had done nothing at all. UK flag blow as P&O reflags fleet ahead of Brexit "The ports in Swedish port workers walk out Swedish port workers have walked out in a row over union representation. About 1,000 dockers took strike action on Wednesday at 15 terminals including Malmo, Gavle and Helsingborg, with those at Stockholm and Gothenburg due to follow suit later in the day. The Local website reported that the Swedish Dockworkers' Union (SDU) had been unable to reach a deal with port companies over collective barg Addleshaw Goddard begins Asian maritime legal push London-headquartered firm Addleshaw Goddard has gained a foothold in Singapore's maritime law scene with the recruitment of former Ince & Co lawyer Ton van den Bosch as a partner on its corporate team. Van den Bosch was previously Ince's head of global terminals and maritime infrastructure practice as well as head of its energy and projects team in South and South East Asia. He begins at Addlesha Kerch explosion ships linked to illegal trade The explosion in the Kerch Strait that killed at least 14 crew members during a ship to ship transfer between LPG vessels happened in an area known to be used by vessels carrying out illegal fuel transfers. The 4,811-dwt Maestro (built 1990) and the 4,444-dwt Candy (built 1992) were anchored off Cape Takhil in the Crimea, where sources say transfers regularly take place to avoid trade sanctions i Sebjornsen becomes CEO at Indian technology company Former Bahri chief executive set to strengthen JM Baxi arm with artificial intelligence and machine-learning developments. Chinese icebreaker embedded in iceberg Embed: Xue Long in the ice A Chinese icebreaking research ship has crashed into an iceberg in Antarctica. ABC reported that the 8,800-dwt Xue Long (built 1993) broke its mast as 250 tonnes of ice fell on the vessel. Nobody was injured in the incident. The ship was travelling at three knots in the Amundsea Sea at the time, according to China's ministry of natural resources. Crew used axes and Jiangnan and Gasfin cut steel on FRU for Ghana LNG project China's Jiangnan Shipyard and Gasfin Development have cut steel on a 28,000-cbm LNG floating regasification unit (FRU) that is being constructed to serve a $350m LNG import project under construction in Ghana. NYK LNG carrier earmarked for FSU role in Ghana project The FRU, which is identified as Hull No 2621, is being built to work in combination with an existing LNG carrier that will serve as K Line VLGC brings in first Ichthys LPG cargo A K Line vessel has imported the first Ichthys LPG cargo into Japan. The 79,513-cbm VLGC Grace River (built 2002) discharged the Australian gas at Fukushima in a deal with Astomos Energy Corporation. The Inpex project will be exporting 70% of 8.9m tons per year of LNG to Japan. It is also producing about 1.65m tons of LPG per year, as well as condensate, which will be carried by K Line aframaxe ESL Shipping adds two brokers to chartering team Finnish bulker owner ESL Shipping has strengthened its chartering team with two new appointments. The move was made to respond to the requirements of a growing fleet and to serve existing and new customers even better, it said. Tommi Laukka was brought in as a shipbroker from 7 January. He has "long and wide experience" in chartering, agency and port operations, the company said. Julia Pugina Torsten Teichert eyes comeback at Hamburg Chamber Former Lloyds Fonds management board chairman Torsten Teichert is the favourite to become president of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Die Welt reported that the former shipping finance executive is up against Buss Group boss Johann Killinger in a vote on Thursday. The majority of members spoke in Teichert's favour at a closed session on Sunday. Former Chamber head Tobias Bergmann resigned on Thomas Miller cargo-loss case prompts judicial rethink A UK high court judge has kicked out an indemnity case involving underwriter Thomas Miller that arose from a cargo loss 10 years ago. The legal battle prompted Justice Stephen Males to propose a more streamlined procedure to ensure that such costly oral hearings do not effectively become full hearings. The judge said in most cases hearings should last no more than 30 minutes and there should be Courage Marine expects to report full-year loss Hong Kong-listed bulker owner has been hit by the volatility in global stock markets. Dampier faces potential closure in face of storm Authorities say tropical low currently located over the Timor Sea is expected to become category 2 cyclone. Emirates National Oil sells MR2 tanker pair to China Emirates National Oil Co (ENOC) has ended its direct involvement in tanker shipping after selling its two product tankers to Chinese interests. The Dubai-based oil company's 46,500-dwt, IMO type 2 MR tankers Falcon Grace and Falcon Victory (both built 1999) are joining the fleet of China's Zhejiang Changchang Shipping. While Zhejiang Changchang officials confirmed the deal to TradeWinds, they de Win More seeks High Court backing for release of tanker Hong Kong owner tells local high court of its frustration in waiting for flag state to act on releasing its tanker held in detention in South Korea

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JANUARY 23, 2019
Detention, demurrage 'pain point' in international trade National Industrial Transportation League panel focuses on ways to reform charges. Commentary: Don't play Russian roulette with rules U.S. exporters may be tempted to prematurely re-engage with three Russian industrial giants reportedly relieved from Treasury sanctions before knowing all the facts. Majority of U.K. ports unprepared for Brexit Great Lakes carriers move 83.7 million tons in 2018 Executive Moves: Transplace and LSO Wilmington marks first export shipment of Ford vehicles Wind turbine parts land at Port of Portland NYK takes delivery of innovative coal carrier

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JANUARY 23, 2019
US readies oil sanctions as Trump recognizes Guaido as Venezuelan president Sinopec refinery starts producing IMO-compliant bunker fuel oil ICE delays launch of 0.5% sulfur marine fuel futures and others on US shutdown Sinopec refinery starts producing IMO-compliant bunker fuel oil The first batch of the LSFO, about 6,000 mt, was delivered on Wednesday morning. Japan's Showa Shell, Fuji Oil to lift another 2 mil barrels Iranian crude The latest lifting comes days after Fuji Oil and Showa Shell loaded the first Iranian crude oil cargo to be lifted by the Japanese refiners, as well as by Japan, since the country won the 180-day sanctions waiver on November 5. ANALYSIS: OPEC cuts amplify supply side imbalances in crude oil There is an "assumption that oil is a homogeneous market. It is not," an analyst at a European refiner, an analyst at a European refiner said. Fujairah bunker demand picks up as price spread to Singapore widens: sources "Some of our customers have gone to Fujairah to take bunkers instead as prices are more attractive there for now," a trader said. Fujairah bans use of open-loop scrubbers in port waters as IMO 2020 looms "Ships will have to use compliant fuel once the IMO 2020 sulfur cap comes into force," the port said. Rotterdam bunkers surpass six-week high on tighter supply, export demand Increased demand from Singapore and Saudi Arabia supported counter-seasonal strength in the European HSFO market. Ocean Tankers says bunker spill clean-up at East Anchorage Singapore completed A bunker fuel spill occurred was spilled when SJ was supplying 2,800 mt of 380 CST marine fuel oil to Mt Ridgebury Purpose.

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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

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

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

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

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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