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BRIEFS
September 30, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates plunge 7.2pc to US$593/TEU, USWC stable at $1,328/FEU
  • Container volumes will continue to grow despite trade war threat: Alphaliner
  • Carriers to boost Asia-Europe capacity ahead of early Chinese New Year
  • US seaport heads tell Trump that tariff dispute is damaging economy
  • Savannah Port lifts record monthly box volumes of 437,750 TEU in August
  • Shekou strives to become South China's leading port for fruit imports
  • India's box volume growth is impacted by global volatility: Maersk report
  • Global Ship Lease secures 5-year US$268 million credit facility to refinance debts
  • US tariffs on Chinese exports could increase air cargo volumes
  • SpiceXpress leases B737-800 converted freighter for South Asia cargo moves
  • Airforwarders Association chief is reappointed to serve on TSA Advisory Committee

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches two more services connecting India
  • HMM partnering in smart ship development
  • Long-term contracted ocean freight rates for carriers seen in downward trend
  • MOL in cooperation agreement for LNG transhipment projects
  • Scorpio Shipping Agencies bags 'Shipping Agent of the Year - Dry Bulk Operator' award at MALA 2019 in Mumbai
  • Standard gas tanker voyage charter party being developed
  • India, Thailand sign agreements worth ' 2,400 cr. to boost trade ties
  • Plastic exports seen remaining subdued in FY20
  • DP World plans to make Hyderabad a multimodal distribution hub for domestic cargo
  • First IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel delivered in Port of Fujairah
  • Gujarat's new port policy allows existing captive jetties to handle third-party cargo without restrictions
  • JN Port observing 'Swachhta Hi Sewa Pakhwada'
  • Nippon Express to acquire stake in Future Supply Chain Solutions
  • Standard Operating Procedure issued for acceptance of transport-related information in electronic form
  • Agriculture counsellors in 10 countries to boost India's exports
  • Indian economy seen commencing recovery from late FY20

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 100,000 trucks across the seas
  • More non-stop connections to the south
  • Prologis buys logistics real estate in Neu-Ulm
  • Fr. Meyer's Sohn reorganises its management board
  • India is hip again
  • New hub for shipping plastic pellets by rail across the USA
  • MAB Kargo provides halal logistics
  • Fercam expands into the Ukraine
  • Ural Baltic Shuttle launched
  • Managing director Boris Blanche leaves IRU
  • Another flexible air freight container
  • Bremenports awards Danish Terntank for sustainability policy
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Logcoop cooperates with Tred Union
  • State funding for private railways in Germany
  • Stefan Heymann set to become new CFO
  • Pounds for ports
  • One more flower logistics certification

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • Container rates plunge to $500 or less from Asia to North Europe
  • Global trade slows again - is air trade to blame?
  • Supply chain players must transform operations to suit a 'circular economy'
  • Swissport unveils self-service check-in kiosks for air freight
  • Yeti's adventures in air space - gives one paws for thought!
  • Why Flexport built a slick Slack SaaS for shipping
  • Mysterious pencil factory sharpens focus on tariff scams
  • Supply chain radar: From Toll to CMA CGM via DBS & DSV - as nerves grow, the spotlight is again on K+N...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • Shearer Group to provide construction oversight of new TxDOT ferry
    The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) is to provide construction oversight of the 300 ft hybrid ferry under construction the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) at Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.'s Jennings, La., shipyard
  • Amy Larson to step down as National Waterways Conference President
    The Board of Directors of the National Waterways Conference, Inc. reports that longtime NWC President Amy Larson will step down at the end of the year. Julie Ufner will take over as
  • Samsung Heavy and Bloom Energy plan fuel cell powered Aframax
    San Jose, Calif., headquartered Bloom Energy, the world's leading provider of stationary fuel cells. has announced a collaboration with shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), to design and develop ships powered by Bloom
  • Heads roll at Tidewater
    Houston headquartered offshore services specialist Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced today that it has reached agreements with Jeffrey A. Gorski, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Bruce D. Lundstrom, Executive
  • Indonesian yard launches first in new Incat Crowther 42 series
    Indonesia's PT Cahaya Saumdra shipyard has launched the Brilliance of Majestic for Singapore operator Majestic Fast Ferry. The vessel is the first of a new class of Incat Crowther 42 design vessels
  • Stena Bulk says Impero finally released by Iran
    The Swedish-owned, British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which was seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, July 19, has finally been freed from detention and has left Iranian waters. Erik Hanell, President

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • The interview: Xu Lirong
    Turning bloated state-owned businesses into globally competitive players has been at the core of Capt Xu's responsibility. He has delivered...
  • Shipmanagers can expect rapid evolution ahead, but it won't all be smooth sailing
    The rise of digital shipping, increasing regulatory pressure, and the need to boost crew training all call for dedication to...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Shipping's moonshot - zero-emission vessels by 2030
    Shipping's first major far-reaching moonshot initiative is here. The Getting to Zero coalition has set its eyes on delivering commercially...
  • 'We must continue to evolve'
    The maritime administration has been restructured; an intense promotional programme is supporting an overhauled Cyprus maritime brand; and online services...
  • Safe pair of hands, safe pair of offices
    Among the company's most interesting recent moves was establishment of Safe Bulkers Management in Limassol in 2015
  • MOL joins Novatek and JBIC on Arctic LNG transhipment project
    Floating storage units located in Kamchatka and in Murmansk will be used for transhipment of LNG cargoes from Novatek's Yamal...
  • MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and DNV GL consider latest zero emissions coalition
    The three majors could join the Getting to Zero coalition that launched earlier this week
  • Lloyd's List Future Fuels Forum looks through haze to a brighter future
    Availability, quality and enforcement remain last-minute concerns for industry experts assessing low-sulphur implementation, but the major problems could yet lie...
  • Dynagas Partners posts lower earnings
    Partnership sees itself as 'better positioned' for growth after clinching refinancing
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Cosco sanctions send 'shockwave' through tanker markets as charterers reject Chinese tonnage | Maersk Tankers buys seven...
  • Stena Impero crew disembark after ten weeks of detention
    The 16 crew who have been detained in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas since July 19 have finally been...
  • Pengerang's MGO trade volume surges ahead of IMO 2020
    The deepwater terminals being developed in phases at Pengerang, are well-positioned to get in to the market for bunkering of...
  • ONE containership in Piraeus collision with Turkish chemical tanker
    The ONE vessel was bound for the Piraeus container terminals when the incident occurred
  • Farid Salem leaves a lasting legacy as he retires from CMA CGM
    Rodolphe Saadé describes his uncle as 'the architect of the CMA CGM adventure' whose 'unique expertise, outstanding qualities as a...
  • Limetree Bay refinery re-start will boost low sulphur supply at Caribbean hub
    The terminal can hold 34m barrels in 167 storage tanks and boasts deepwater access to 11 docks including the offshore...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • Storms nudge US truckload spot rates upward
  • Trans-Pac spot rate decline signals further weakness ahead
  • Mexico's modest peak season hints to slower import gains
  • LAX air cargo upgrade delay disappoints stakeholders
  • PSA Terminal lifts intermodal profile at India's JNPT

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • Teekay Arc7 LNG carriers caught in US-Cosco sanctions tangle
    Company says it is working to resolve indirect ownership issue to avoid any disruption to services
  • Globus losses widen, ends second quarter in the red
    It was a rough second quarter for Globus Maritime, but the bulker owner sees better days on the horizon. For the second three months of 2019, Globus posted a $3m loss, or a $0.74 loss on a per share basis, steeper than the $938,000 loss for the same period last year. "During the second quarter of the year the market was under severe pressure mainly due to the ongoing concerns in the trade war
  • Two more leave Tidewater
    Two more executives announced their departures from Tidewater this week.
  • Dynagas eliminates common dividends completely
    As part of its refinancing plan, the gas carrier owner had to stop paying dividends
  • Fredriksen increases lead in Norway rich list
    Partner-turned-rival Troim loses ground on Kapital list.
  • Silent on fleet details, Cosco faces isolation from international shipping
    Charterers, brokers and insurers are reviewing business relationships with Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation following the sanctions news
  • Samsung develops world's first fuel-cell aframax
    South Korean yard aims to deliver tanker powered by solid-oxide gas technology.
  • P&I clubs caught in Cosco Dalian sanctions fallout
    Five protection and indemnity mutuals provide cover to the Chinese company
  • Gestion exits tanker sector with Hafnia deal
    Monaco owner offloads MR duo, while Singapore buyer also sells older ship.
  • Cargill profit drops 10% despite small revenue rise
    Trading giant says it is focused on modernising all aspects of operations.
  • Golden Energy Offshore fixes newbuilds for winter work
    Term deals secure three months of employment just as spot market expected to slow
  • Klaveness wins more time for combination carrier options
    Klaveness company says decisions on more oil/bulk vessels will be taken between February next year and January 2021
  • Third Baltic LNG index to go live from next week
    Exchange's BLNG2 from Sabine Pass in the US to the UK's Isle of Grain has been on public trial since early July
  • Trial opens over Tilbury port 'hijacking'
    UK court hears harrowing claims of alleged attempt to take control of Grimaldi's Grande Tema
  • Sanctioned Kunlun and director Xu Bin prove hard to find
    Kunlun Shipping has vacated the premisses named by US authorities in sanctions documents
  • Dynagas Partners earns more as drydock costs fall
    New York-listed LNG carrier owner builds charter backlog worth $1.31bn.
  • Two hurt as ONE boxship and tanker collide in Greece
    Turkish tanker develops list after incident in Perama.
  • Stena Impero finally leaves Iran after two months of detention
    Stena Bulk says tanker heading to Dubai after being seized in July.
  • Hapag-Lloyd launching new India services to 'meet demand'
    German liner operator teaming up on new routes with ONE, Cosco and Yang Ming
  • Shipbuilder DSME marketing early-delivery VLCC berths for 2021
    Effort by South Korean yard group comes amid growing interest in dual-fuel VLCCs
  • Cosco Shipping faces heavy financial hit from US sanctions
    Cosco Dalian said to have contributed almost 40% of profits in first half of the year, says analyst
  • Rescue mission launched after Lorenzo lashes Bourbon AHTS
    Anchor handler reportedly taking on water after coming within 60 miles of eye of latest US hurricane
  • Foreguard Shipping poised for growth after LPG carrier sales
    Alan Hatton-led shipowner now fully concentrating on chemical tankers after Epic Gas deal

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • FreightWaves oil report: tough times out in the oil patch
    A weekly look at what occurred in the oil markets of the U.S. and the world this past week and what's ahead. The Dallas Federal...
  • Down Under Trucking: worker killed in port yard
    Australian logistics continues to be dangerous for workers: a man was tragically crushed to death last week. In corporate Australia, companies are winning contracts. Meanwhile,...
  • DHL Express hikes U.S. rates 5.9% for 2020
    Air and ground express firm DHL Express announced September 27 a 5.9% general rate increase on shipments moving to and from the U.S., effective January...
  • Michael Welch dies; had co-founded forerunner firm to XPO Logistics (with video)
    Michael Welch dies. Had co-founded forerunner firm to what is now XPO Logistics
  • Breaking News: Car2go to shutter operations in five cities as mobility landscape changes
    Ride-hailing and peer-to-peer models cut into traditional car-sharing market.
  • National freight volumes now positive for nine straight weeks as 2018 comparisons ease
    Volumes up 4% year-over-year this week
  • Hyundai, Cummins plan to make fuel cells for North American commercial trucks
    Cummins and Hyundai Motor Group will work on fuel cell electric systems for heavy-duty truck makers in North America as well as stationery fuel cells...
  • Italian government begs Delta to upsize Alitalia offer
    The Italian government is begging U.S. major Delta Air Lines to up the proposed acquisition of a 10% stake in Alitalia for $100 million to...
  • CargoLogic Germany lands AOC
    Leipzig-Halle-based cargo carrier is allowed to operate
  • FMCSA may face trouble in assessing carrier safety scores
    Risks related to CSA program outlined in DOT oversight report.
  • Cool Chain Association calls for data sharing
    Cool Chain partners are changing their mindsets
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/27
    A big drop in the East region drives the National freight futures index lower on Thursday.
  • Jefferies warns of consequencies from WTO Airbus ruling
    Investment bank Jefferies warns of unexpected consequencies to WTO Airbus subsidiary decision
  • Freight brokers see more hot loads as carriers manage yield
    Truckload carriers are falling off of out-of-network freight; it ends up with brokers.
  • Antonov Airlines makes push for satellite business
    Antonov Airlines is seeking to build on its already robust business of moving satellites
  • Delta takes aim at American in Latin America with LATAM deal
    Delta is making a big play for Latin America, a region that is close to its base and where it sees the most growth potential...
  • Dray carrier opts for natural gas to meet California standards
    As California tightens trucking emissions, natural gas seen as most viable in market currently.
  • Commentary: Is the shipping industry ready for the new fuel mandate?
    Ben Thrower writes about the coming IMO 2020 regulations and its impact on the shipping industry.
  • Collaborating on lanes can benefit shippers and carriers
    Ashley Furniture, Kellogg, Republic Plastics and Transport America are reducing empty miles and gaining support for sharing trailer space.
  • Wrestling with demurrage fees from government cargo inspections
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission does not expect easy answers to the question of how to fairly assess demurrage and detention when Customs and Border...
  • US sanctions target Russian jet fuel carrier
    The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control identified Moscow-based Maritime Assistance LLC as the head of a "sanctions evasion scheme" to deliver jet fuel...
  • New truck orders running below replacement demand should boost carrier profits in 2020
    The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) for new Class 8 truck orders in 2019 is trending at approximately 150,000. Note that this number includes orders for...
  • Number of women behind the wheel soars year-over-year
    Women now make up over 10 percent of over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers, an increase of almost 30 percent.
  • Today's Pickup: Accelerator program pushes Geotab into city building
    Plus: AV companies mess with Texas; California black market cannabis boom.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
  • Oil falls further on possible Saudi-Yemen peace pact
    Crude oil futures settled lower Friday after reports that Saudi Arabia announced it agreed to a partial ceasefire with Yemen.
  • EnQuest sees Kraken crude used as 0.5% sulfur bunker component
  • Fujairah heavy distillate stocks fall 11% on steady cargo outflow to the East"[Demand is] not too bad ... there was an immediate reaction to the Saudi incident [initially] but seems roughly normal again now," a bunker supplier said.
  • Charterers releasing sanctions-hit China Cosco Dalian tankers: sources
    "It is a bull factor for the LR1s," said a chartering source.
  • Petrobras confirms discontinuation of IFO 380 bunkers in Brazil from Oct
    Brazilian oil major Petrobras confirmed Thursday it will no longer offer IFO 380 bunkers at any Brazilian ports, effective October 1, as it works toward lowering its marine fuel sulfur cap.
  • SHIPPING: Scrubber fitting fails to raise rates as owners offer discounts
    Plenty of VLCCs retrofitted with scrubbers are being offered at a discount.

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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
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
SHIPPING
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
SHIPPING
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
SHIPPING
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
PORTS
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
SHIPPING
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
PORTS
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
PORTS
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
SHIPPING
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
PORTS
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
PORTS
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
PORTS
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
SHIPPING
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
SHIPPING
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
PORTS
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
NEWS
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
ACCIDENTS
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
ACCIDENTS
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
ACCIDENTS
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship
SHIPPING
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
PORTS
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
SHIPPING
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
SEAFARERS
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
SHIPYARDS
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
SHIPPING
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
INDUSTRY
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
PORTS
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
PORTS
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
ASSOCIATIONS
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
LOGISTICS
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
LOGISTICS
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
INDUSTRY
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
PORTS
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
SHIPPING
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
PORTS
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
ENVIRONMENT
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
FINANCING
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
JOBS
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
SHIP RECYCLING
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
PORTS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
SHIPPING
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
ASSOCIATIONS
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
INDUSTRY
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
COMPANIES
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
ASSOCIATIONS
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
SHIPPING
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
PORTS
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
INDUSTRY
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
MOURNING
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
SHIPPING
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
PORTS
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
PORTS
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
ASSOCIATIONS
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
MARITIME SERVICES
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
MEETINGS
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
SHIPYARDS
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
PORTS
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
PORTS
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
ASSOCIATIONS
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
ASSOCIATIONS
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
SAFETY & SECURITY
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
SHIPPING
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
MEETINGS
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
NEWS
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
SHIPYARDS
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
SEAFARERS
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
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