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BRIEFS

January 28, 2019

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Asia-Europe rate drops 1pc to US$960/TEU, off 3.5pc to USWC US, China 'miles and miles' from trade deal: US Commerce Secretary Asia-Europe speed slashed to absorb extra 2018 box capacity Cosco buys 60pc of container terminal in Peru for US$225 million Union Pacific 2018 profit up 29pc to US$6 billion as sales rise 7.5pc Russia's quarterly TransContainer up 16.4pc to 1.22 million TEU Xeneta Shipping Index long-term contracts update in January Australians can ill afford a local maritime shipping sector North P&I moves Glen to S'pore as Asia-Pac loss prevention head Moscow's big Sheremetyevo airport cargo volume up 5.5pc in 2018 Asian air cargo posts 2018 gains, offsetting December slowdown WFS wins IATA CEIV Pharma cert at Amsterdam Schiphol Turkish Cargo airlifts 17 horses from Chicago to Istanbul, Dubai

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JANUARY 27, 2019
Antwerp port confirms record year Huge rise in jobs for Indian seafarers in last 4 years, says Mandaviya Improved tanker segment prospects seen in 2019 Maritime piracy up in 2018; West Africa the hotspot Suez Canal revenue up India's exports to China soar by about 32 pc in June-Nov. 2018 COSCO Shipping Ports to establish first greenfield subsidiary in South America Mumbai Port achieves a new high in handling sugar in bulk India's macro-economic fundamentals are sound, says Economic Advisory Council Bangladesh seeks to import 50,000 t of milling wheat China's 2018 iron ore imports fall 1 pc, showing first annual drop since 2010 Delegate registration for BHP-MALA 2019 International Conference & Awards ends today

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Good things come... USA: new rail hub to serve west Texas mine Cargonetwork renews advisory board UK intermodal operator plans new maintenance facility Completion of world's largest jet engine test cell Bremenports preparing more space for BLG L.I.T. Group integrates forwarder Hölkemeier Centralised office in Scandinavia Regular container train connecting Yiwu and Moscow Nallian supports Vienna air cargo community Asashi Tanker and MOL pooling resources Atlas Group of Networks inks pact with Flenzies "Curiosity of the Day" TIA enhances HQ staff Wincanton still responsible for sugar transport in UK Doubling rail shuttle frequency Shenzhen - Vancouver without Tianjin stop Port of Oakland optimistic for 2019

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JANUARY 25, 2019
Carriers aiming to hang on to spot rate gains as Year of the Pig trots in Bumpy start as Panalpina's new charter network platform goes live DB Cargo and Maritime Transport link up to launch intermodal services A busy 2018, now ID Logistics is looking forward to 'another dynamic year' Fire-hit Yantian Express sails for safe harbour in the Bahamas The China conundrum: are we headed for supply chain meltdown? Video: Brexit breakdown and southern discomfort DHL to close Chilean e-commerce business by April Supply chain radar: DSV+PAN's D-Day - fear builds as Klaus-Michael Kuehne's showdown marks the end of an era Supply chain radar: De-boned Damco duck is a target for... nobody? Supply chain radar: CH Robinson opens a crucial earnings season next week

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JANUARY 25, 2019
Moda Midstream upgrades Ingleside berth to enable VLCC loading Waller Marine expands leadership team and grows design portfolio

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JANUARY 25, 2019
Greek owner warns of sub-participation upsets in shipping loans UK law offers scant protection against 'abuse' of lender-borrower relationship norms, claims owner fighting bulker arrest Strategic challenges for port leaders Whatever the Brexit outcome, the UK will always be a trading nation, but it must be flexible, adaptable and inclusive... Braemar Shipping downgrades technical division Reduced activity in the oil and gas sectors means the technical division is likely to miss full-year targets by about... All not lost after short-term LNG market hopes fade Although LNG tanker growth has slowed, tonne-mile demand is still trending upwards Nordic American Offshore plans reverse split to avoid delisting NAO shares currently trade at $0.45, well below NYSE's $1 per share requirement HSH Nordbank confirms Rohr as replacement for Nieswandt Loukas Lagaras will continue to be responsible for HSH Nordbank's business in Greece, an important shipping location 'Size matters' is the watchword on making a bunkering choice in a low-sulphur future Large shipowners in constant dialogue with large refiners stand to have first dibs on fuel types and availability; smaller shipowners who have... ExxonMobil close to Wilhelmshaven FSRU stake The energy giant has entered a Heads of Agreement with Uniper for a substantial share in the German project Hapag-Lloyd says fire-damaged ship heading to Freeport The fire has been brought under control and salvage operations have made progress MSC receives $439m scrubber loan for 86 ships The company has agreed $439m in financing to install scrubbers on 86 container ships. Five banks will finance the loan TEN books slots with HHI for pair of suezmax tankers Market speculation has tied the move to long-term Chevron charters but so far there is no confirmation Strike action continues to hamper Swedish ports The SDU has issued notice of 25 intermittent strikes at 15 ports across Sweden, including Gothenburg - Scandinavia's largest port ONE extends LSF surcharge from China ONE implements pricing adjustments in line with Beijing's schedule, which is a year ahead of the IMO in regulating sulphur... Court rejects warrant for arrest of Korean Register surveyor According to Korean media reports, the South Korean police were also trying to obtain warrants for the arrest of senior... The Interview: Alexander Oetker The 43-year-old founder of dry bulk company AO Shipping, who wants to continue to be a pure shipowner, finds that... S&P upgrades Swedish Club rating S&P reported that through disciplined underwriting and strong risk controls, The Swedish Club has continued to record combined ratios close... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Data is an opportunity, not a cost Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... Daily Briefing Closed-loop scrubbers are not feasible in international shipping, says PIL \| Greek shipping interests raise concerns over compliant fuel \|... Keppel O&M sees bright spots in FPSO conversions and scrubber retrofits The gas segment could also spark gains, Keppel noted, with global demand for gas, led by Asia, continuing to grow Leading owners can still borrow cheaply and easily Competition still tough to lend to blue chips, while borrowing picture will stay tight for most, although Chinese sale and... Port of Long Beach mounts challenge to US rivals The Port of Long Beach has announced a new cargo throughput record, but port officials are not resting on their... Port of Oakland completes terminal expansion project As part of its two-year expansion project, TraPac more than doubled the number of plug-in spaces for storing refrigerated containers...

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JANUARY 25, 2019
Volume, holidays delay cargo at Manila NY-NJ truckers plead for port 'backlog' relief E-commerce forces sharper corporate focus to logistics Congestion eases at UP's Memphis ramp APM Terminal's automation at LA foreshadows more Faster supply chains creating US truck capacity Infographic: Navigating LA-LB port pain points

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JANUARY 25, 2019
Wheat aboard seized Gourdomichalis ship attached A federal judge in Oregon has ordered the 51 million metric tonnes of wheat aboard the Vigorous seized, as the wide-ranging legal dispute around the ship continues. Wednesday, Judge Michael Mosman ordered the wheat aboard the 14-year-old 52,500-dwt bulker attached, following a lawsuit filed last week by Greek shipbroker Medmar, who is seeking to collect $3.4m in a breach of contract suit. Gourdo Drybulk names lowered amid China's woes 'Perception has become reality' says Evercore ISI analyst Jon Chappell. Vitol swoops for modern Restis suezmax tanker Golden Energy Management is understood to have sold a modern suezmax tanker to trading giant Vitol in what brokers say is the most eye-catching sale and purchase deal this week. Euronav swings to black after VLCCs came 'back with a bang' Braemar: pricing, design uncertainty to curb tanker newbuilding interest Golden Energy, backed by the Restis family, is believed to have secured $62.5m for th Turkey hikes marine pollution fines Agent warns masters to take "extra diligence" to avoid steep penalties Diana Shipping's largest shareholder cuts back Diana Shipping's biggest shareholder has trimmed its position in the dry bulk player. Franklin Templeton Investments sold off around 1.3 million shares in the Simeon Palios-led company, leaving it with 11.5 million shares, down from 12.8 million and 12.1%. The California investment firm still has the largest stake, at 10.7%. The next largest shareholder is Kopernick Global Advisors at 5.69%. E Zodiac Maritime inks capesize time charter with Rio Tinto Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime has tied one of its capesize bulkers into a time charter with Rio Tinto. Brokers say the 175,000-dwt Cape Stork (built 2011) has been fixed for 11 to 13 months at $16,000 per day. Zodiac hires key trio as finance division moves back to London The rate is above the $13,288 per day available in the spot market on Friday in what has been a tricky week for dry cargo rate Fred Olsen to deconsolidate Dolphin Drilling Fred Olsen holding company Bonheur is to deconsolidate restructuring subsidiary Dolphin Drilling (DD). The company said it would no longer be a majority shareholder in DD. The move comes as a result of a difference in opinion with banks over how to refinance the drilling operation. DD has been hit by the downturn in the offshore drilling industry and has been trying to find a long-term financia Union Maritime strikes again with aframax tanker purchase UK shipowner Union Maritime is buying its seventh aframax tanker in less than a year, sources say. European shipbrokers believe the company has purchased the 105,000-dwt Phoenix Dream (built 2005) for $14.5m. MOL sells product tanker to Greek shipowner How do you decarbonise an industry built on carbon? The company did not respond to requests for comments. Early in the week it was suggested t Sinochem and Huarong sign chemical tanker leaseback deal Huarong Financial Leasing has bought a newbuilding for $57m and chartered it back on bareboat charter. Lights to be dimmed after dazzled birds hit cruiseship Cruiseships in New Zealand have been told to dim their lights at night after a flock of seabirds flew straight into a vessel last year. About 70 dazzled Buller's Shearwaters hit P&O's 70,000-gt Pacific Jewel (built 1990) and ended up stunned on the deck. Crew boxed them up and delivered them to the Department of Conservation (DOC) in Auckland, but 33 died and more were injured. DOC principal sc Philippines ready to help Hanjin yard buyers The Philippines government is ready to help bail out Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction's Philippines shipyard in tandem with a white-knight investor. Budget secretary Benjamin Diokno was cited by Business World as saying funds could be given to a private sector company if it took over the Subic Bay yard, which filed for rehabilitation earlier this month. Fitch: banks' recovery uncertain a Xeneta: Asia-Europe boxship build-up puts pressure on rates Added boxship capacity on Asia-Europe trades could put more pressure on rates, according to benchmarking platform Xeneta. The Ocean Alliance of lines is revamping its northern European runs to add a seventh loop from April. This could put "additional pressures" on the trade, Xeneta said. "The alliance seems to have had its hand forced due to Cosco's delivery of around a dozen ULCVs due to come Kidwell sights two key hurdles to clear path for investors New chairman and clear direction for technical arm will act as catalyst for revival in stock, chief executive believes. MSC fixes $439m loan for fitting of 86 scrubbers Boxship giant MSC has finalised financing worth $439m to fit 86 scrubbers to its fleet. BNP Paribas (BNPP) is the co-ordinating bank and agent on the deal, which involves a syndicate of four other lenders. The cash will go towards the manufacturing and installation of the exhaust gas cleaning systems. Law firm Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised BNPP on the deal. Offen and MSC team up on i Stalemate for Teichert, Killinger in Chamber vote A battle between two heavyweight German shipping figures for the presidency of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce ended in stalemate on Thursday evening. Neither former Lloyd Fonds boss Torsten Teichert nor Johann Killinger, head of Buss Group, secured enough votes to win. Die Welt reported that the split decision means the organisation is likely to be without a president until March. Torsten Teic $1.5bn Dutch Nedlloyd pension shakes up board The EUR 1.3bn ($1.5bn) Dutch pension organisation Nedlloyd Pensioenfonds (NPF) is planning to replace its current board with full-time staff. The IPE website cited Frans Dooren, the scheme's director, as saying the fund wants to boost its governing power by using professional expertise. Dooren and Randy Caenen, head of finance, control and risk management, would become the executive part of the Maritime Administration issues piracy warnings After the recent uptick in piracy, the Maritime Administration is warning seafarers to stay vigilant in the Gulf of Guinea and in the Sulu and Celebes seas. In the Gulf of Guinea, the US government agency said hijackings, kidnappings for ransom and boardings to steal valuables have shot up to 10-year highs, while kidnappings in the Sulu and Celebes seas were perpetrated by a Filipino Islamic sepa Court rejects warrant request for KR surveyor in Stellar Daisy case A Korean court has turned down a request for an arrest warrant for a Korean Register (KR) surveyor following the sinking of the VLOC Stellar Daisy in 2017. The bulker went down off Uruguay with the loss of 22 of its 24 crew. KR classed the Polaris Shipping vessel. It said in a statement: "She was surveyed in accordance with our rules and regulations which comply with relevant international conv Technical trouble draws profit warning from Braemar Shipping Services Shares down as technical arm under-performs and finance division sees promising work fall through. Samsung Heavy posts bigger loss as costs increase Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has logged a bigger operating loss for 2018 as costs rose. The shipbuilder said the deficit last year was KRW 409.3bn ($365m), against KRW 524.2bn in 2017. Estimates had come in at KRW 416.2bn. The wider than expected loss was explained by an increase in the price of raw materials, the yard said in a filing. The net loss was KRW 388.2bn, against KRW 340.7bn i Krasnoye wins $158m STLC order for 11 cargoships Russian shipyard Krasnoye Sormovo is to sign an RUB 10.43bn ($158m) deal for 11 new cargoships. The Prime news agency said documents on the state procurements website showed the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) yard was the only bidder in the tender launched by State Transport Leasing Company (STLC). The tender opened in December with a starting price of RUB 10.67bn. Three of the RSD59 pro ONE widens scope of LSFO surcharge from China Japanese container giant ONE is expanding the scope of its low-sulphur fuel oil surcharge from China. It is making the move "due to expansion of regulation scope requiring ships to use less than 0.5% sulphur fuel in the China ECA designated areas," it said. It will introduce an extra fee of $15 for import and export cargo. This applies from 15 February for all trades, except to the US and Canad PNE tanker still missing after a month Indonesian authorities are still none the wiser as to the fate of a tanker missing since the end of last year. Contact was lost with the 1,900-dwt palm oil ship Namse Bangdzod (built 1993) on 28 December after it left Sampit. Missing tanker shows up on AIS It was bound for Jakarta where it was expected to arrive two days later. The ship reappeared briefly on AIS early in January off Jakarta, b Greek ferry to come under the hammer National Bank of Greece to dispose of the last vessel owned by once prominent Agoudimos Lines. Vallianz Holdings completes share consolidation Singapore-listed offshore player hopes move will reduce price volatility and costs.

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JANUARY 25, 2019
Bill to expand presidential tariff powers introduced The Reciprocal Trade Act would allow the U.S. to increase tariffs based on higher tariffs in other countries. Congress urged to study destination-based tax system The Coalition for a Prosperous America pushed for a look at taxing corporate profits based on the location of sales. Commentary: China's economic prospects still strong The nation does face challenges as its gross domestic product growth has slowed. ILWU blasts plan to automate Los Angeles terminal International Longshore and Warehouse Union says plan to automate Pier 400 puts robots ahead of people. U.S. airport operations nearing breaking point? U.S. lands sanctions on Iranian cargo airline Maffei and Sola take seats at FMC Fire-damaged Yantian Express en route to Bahamas Port of New Orleans sets container record

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JANUARY 25, 2019
US govt shutdown hitting commodities markets both sides of Atlantic Deal reached to reopen US government: Trump Prolonged US government shutdown exacerbates strain on air travel Western Australian LNG ports brace for tropical cyclone "The Port of Dampier will begin clearing vessels from the anchorages and terminals in a staged manner from tonight, with the port to be cleared by 1pm tomorrow (25 Jan 2019 AWST)," it said. LNG bunkering economics attractive for container shipping market: SEA\LNG According to the study, LNG is the most financially effective long term means of complying with the 2020 sulfur cap. INTERVIEW: Italy's Fratelli Cosulich eyes over 5% growth in bunker sales in 2019 "We have to be fast in adapting to whatever direction the market takes us towards," Cosulich said. FEATURE: With multiple arb lanes open, US naphtha suppliers said looking toward Asia "There is a lot of naphtha going to Asia," a USGC market source said.

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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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