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September 4, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
  • COSCO in partnership with Traxens for container supply chain digitalisation
  • Höegh Autoliners provides one-stop RoRo solution for Kenya sugar mill project
  • New 'MOL Service Website' leverages the strength of digital marketing & meets the needs of more customers
  • Owner of goods liable to pay for storage, demurrage charges to the port trusts: SC
  • Mundra Port Terminal handles record throughput in Aug.
  • PSA & HMM launch joint venture in Singapore for container terminal operations
  • CONCOR flags off inaugural export train to Bangladesh from ICD-Dadri
  • TT Club readying itself for a digital future
  • Cabinet approves MoU between India & Japan for improving quality & testing of Indian textiles for overseas & domestic markets
  • GST collection in August 2020 12 pc lower
  • Nautical Institute Foundation launched to support global maritime safety & education
  • Twenty-seven new integrated cold chain projects approved for food processing sector

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ceneri tunnel officially opened
  • More capacity for services to and from Italy
  • High voltage onboard Volga-Dnepr Airlines
  • Grupo TMM welcomes new CEO
  • Kuehne + Nagel distributes dividends
  • Salzburg subsidises modal shift
  • A well-filled war chest for DP World
  • EVA Air prefers maindeck capacity
  • American all cargo carrier to operate "preighters"
  • Plans for new logistics site in Birmingham
  • Sam Okpro to head global airline partner programme
  • High-capacity car-carriers now in operation
  • Hapag-Lloyd reshapes EMX rotation
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Better control for forklifts
  • Phillips-Europe adds European sales director
  • Another Renault truck for Swiss bulk cargo specialist
  • K Line's test run to cut emissions
  • 150 years of airmail - "par ballon monté"

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
  • Shipper relief as ocean carriers finally scrap low-sulphur surcharges
  • DP World set to move into logistics services as it eyes new investment targets
  • Planning for a Covid vaccine: a major challenge for the logistics sector
  • PSA tightens grip on SE Asia transhipment via Singapore JV with HMM
  • 2020 compliance and bunker fuel issues solved, using blockchain and DNA
  • UK races to fix some 'critical gaps' in Brexit border plan
  • Brittany Ferries asks French government for tax break as it faces €100m loss
  • Market Insight: AP Møller-Mærsk - don't get caught behind the 8-ball. Sink it.
  • Sam Okpro to lead Neutral Air Partner global airline partner programme

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
  • Laborde Power Products adds East Coast sales representative
    Covington, La., based Laborde Products has hired Peter Licnikas of Lowell, Mass., as its East Coast sales representative. This follows Laborde's appointment in April as the new engine distributor for the East
  • Schottel to open new service center in Brazil
    Spay, Germany, headquartered propulsion system specialist Schottel reports that its Schottel do Brasil subsidiary will soon be able to offer more services to existing and new marine customers. Construction is now well
  • Austal USA delivers EPF 12
    Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) reports that the USNS Newport (EPF 12) has been delivered to the United States Navy from Austal USA's shipyard in Mobile, Ala. USNS Newport is the 12th Spearhead-class Expeditionary
  • VesselsValue partners with Concirrus
    Online ship valuation and data provider VesselsValue has a formed a new data partnership with Concirrus, a company that serves the insurance market with a number of data and analytical services. The
  • Canadian oceanographic science vessel returns to service
    The Canadian Coast Guard offshore oceanographic science vessel CCGS Hudson, is back in service following the completion of vessel life extension work at the NEWDOCK shipyard in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Klaveness implements data transfer solution in quick time
    Norway-based Klaveness Ship Management has rolled out a data transfer solution from maritime digital platform provider Dualog in just 24 hours. With having a fast and reliable data sharing system between the
  • Japanese companies plan to develop ammonia-fueled tugboat
    Three Japanese companies have kicked off a joint development project that aims to put the world's first ammonia-fueled tugboat into practical use. The same three companies-NYK Line, IHI Power Systems and ClassNK-worked
  • Maritime Partners takes delivery of second towboat in 15-vessel series
    Belle Chasse, La., shipbuilder C&C Marine and Repair has delivered the M/V Brooks M. Hamilton to Maritime Partners LLC, Metairie, La. The vessel is second in a series of 15 towboats that

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
  • ACL chief does not rule out UK flag return as ships move to Malta
    The Grimaldi subsidiary will keep a sizeable presence in Liverpool, where a great deal of back office work for the...
  • Industry ready to push ahead of regulators in decarbonisation pursuit
    Members of one of the biggest sustainable initiatives in the maritime industry claim they are willing to go faster than...
  • Columbia partners with Saudi Aramco for Mid-East expansion
    President of Columbia Shipmanagement Mark O'Neil says the Middle East is a region undergoing a shift in its approach to partnerships...
  • Hull and machinery claims down, Cefor data shows
    Hull and machinery has so far taken only a modest hit from coronavirus, with P&I and loss of hire worst...
  • DP World plans $4.5bn in new port investments with Canadian pension fund
    International port operator DP World agrees deal with one of Canada's biggest pension-fund managers to add an extra $4.5bn into...
  • Brittany Ferries seeks state aid after 75% fall in passengers
    Brittany Ferries has axed two services, idled half its fleet and sought French government aid after its passenger numbers fell...
  • Container shipping's digitalisation at inflection point
    Carriers' responses during the pandemic have been short-term fixes that have done little for customer service
  • Wilhelmsen in hydrogen fuel venture with Hyundai Glovis
    The companies will explore short and longer-term opportunities, leveraging on a shared focus on the global gas shipping market
  • OOCL linked to more supersized newbuilds
    Cosco Shipping is said to be orchestrating a string of 23,000 teu ships for its Hong Kong-based unit on the...
  • Crew evacuated after fire on VLCC off Sri Lanka
    The vessel, which is operated by New Shipping, was carrying crude from Kuwait to Paradip port on India's east coast...
  • Missing livestock carrier: Survivor says vessel sank in typhoon
    A rescued seafarer says he is the sole survivor from the Gulf Livestock 1 which is said to have capsized...
  • Investors advised to look to shipping tech
    There is a dire need for committed funds for technology to improve shipping, TCC Group chairman and chief executive officer...
  • Frontline chief eyes VLCCs as next investment
    The company's chief Robert Macleod expects tanker rates to rise once oil demand returns. He also noted that a low...
  • Letter to the Editor: Let's salute merchant seafarers
    The seven seas are an unforgiving environment and heavy seas, storms, hurricanes and danger are ever present. Over 100 merchant...
  • IMO's Arctic fuel ban projected to be largely ineffective
    The International Maritime Organization has developed draft ban on the use of carriage of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic Sea...
  • LNG shipping sees post-pandemic rebound
    Supply outages and demand recovery in Asia boosted LNG spot prices in the region, opening up arbitrage opportunities for trades...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Tanker rally muted as stocks curb crude seaborne shipments | 'We are calling for help' to end migrant...
  • FSL taps Chinese leasing firm for twin LR2 sale-and-leaseback deal
    The two long range two product tankers are being constructed at Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry. FSL Trust said it had...
  • PSA signs Singapore terminal deal with HMM
    PSA will have the majority stake but no investment, operational or capacity details were revealed and the deal is subject to...
  • Singapore learns how to adapt to shipping's new normal
    Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director Ravi Menon said resilience must be built up in the supply chain, in industry...
  • US west coast risks losing more import trade to Canada
    Capacity expansion projects already under way could provide Prince Rupert and Vancouver with 'the physical ability by 2022 to divert...
  • Shippers file claim over alleged Iranian petroleum cargoes seized by US
    The US claims that Iran used Mobin, Oman Fuel and Sohar Fuel as fronts to mask the shipping of fuel...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
  • LA port unveils advance vessel arrival dashboard
  • LA-Chicago truck rates double as imports consume capacity
  • Texas ports escape Laura, but COVID-19 drags on H1 throughput
  • Bangladesh August apparel export boom could be one-off
  • Dominik Stehle named CCO of United Heavy Lift

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
  • Avance Gas bumped back to buy by Cleaves
  • Chinese trio implicated in Iran's oil industry amid new US sanctions
  • PDVSA fleet expansion likely to be thwarted by US sanctions
  • Tankers could face potential 'second wave' of storage deals
  • Cefor figures show pandemic has reduced hull and machinery claims
  • Shipyards miss a trick in focusing on the upfront price of ships, not their operating costs
  • Evergreen rekindles boxship newbuilding hunt with neo-panamax enquiry
  • Terminal plan to turn Mississippi River into containership highway
  • Jeffrey Theisen returns to Philly Shipyard after death of finance chief
  • Cefor figures show pandemic has reduced hull and machinery claims
  • Shipyards miss a trick in focusing on the upfront price of ships, not their operating costs
  • Evergreen rekindles boxship newbuilding hunt with neo-panamax enquiry
  • Terminal plan to turn Mississippi River into containership highway
  • Jeffrey Theisen returns to Philly Shipyard after death of finance chief
  • Eurobulk linked to first ship purchase in four years
  • Boa Offshore fights off billionaire's bid to halt $13m legal payout
  • Bolten and Rehder team up to form new German bulker company
  • IMO's Arctic heavy fuel oil ban 'in name only', green groups complain
  • Greek shipping minister in isolation after meeting coronavirus-infected investor
  • DP World lines up another $4.5bn splash on terminals
  • Cargo dispute leads to arrest of Viken Shipping aframax
  • Japan shipowners poised for capesize sell-off after Mauritius disaster
  • Brazil's Norsul moves into kamsarmax bulker segment
  • Wilhelmsen and Hyundai Glovis eye gas shipping expansion
  • Pantheon Tankers looks at more suezmax newbuildings
  • Fredriksen looks beyond shipping as Soraunet added to shake up Seatankers
  • Laden New Shipping VLCC suffers major fire off Sri Lanka
  • Grupo TMM appoints boss Segovia's yoga guru daughter as CEO
  • Hesnes Group faces challenges in car carrier broking and open-hatch bulkers
  • KfW IPEX-Bank 'seeking solution' to Genting Hong Kong crisis
  • Berge Bulk expands fleet as Japanese shipowners look to sell
  • Zodiac wins good rate for one-year aframax charter
  • Sole survivor says livestock carrier capsized after losing power
  • Tokyo Gas forms unit to boost LNG trading volumes

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
  • Supertanker spot rates are crashing down to 'opex' levels
    Crude-tanker rates on the benchmark Middle East-Asia run are now deep in the red.
  • Emirates brings back A380 super jumbo jet, more routes
    Some people call it the Flying Forehead. The A380 is a double-deck plane that airlines quickly parked when the coronavirus destroyed travel demand. Now, Emirates...
  • DOT rolls out National Freight Strategic Plan
    National Multimodal Freight Network expected to be released later this year.
  • United Cargo spared brunt of airline's job cuts
    No part of United Airlines was spared from job cuts announced Wednesday, but the cargo division's roughly 50 job losses are far fewer than those...
  • Nippon Express completes acquisition of Indiana 3PL
    MD Logistics, a specialist in handling temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals, will operate as a subsidiary of the Japanese logistics services provider.
  • Disaster fallout: How global shocks are reshaping trade
    McKinsey warns that global shocks will become more frequent and shippers must improve the resiliency of their supply chains.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
  • Bunker fuel availability tightens at Rotterdam: sources
    Availability of bunker fuel at the Dutch bunkering hub of Rotterdam has become limited, market sources have said.
  • Singapore 10 ppm gasoil/marine fuel 0.5%S spread at 15-week low amid rising gasoil supply
    The spread between Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil and marine fuel 0.5%S narrowed to a 15-week low Sept. 2 amid rising supply and deteriorating demand for gasoil.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt 180 CST HSFO for Sept. 19-21
    The company last sold 40,000 mt of bunker-grade 180 CST fuel oil with maximum 3.5% sulfur via a tender for loading over Aug. 10-12 from Mailiao, at a single-digit discount to MOPS 180 CST HSFO assessments, to Gunvor, market sources said.
  • Fujairah Sept ex-wharf marine fuel term talks muted amid oversupply: trade
    There are still no clear price indications for Fujairah ex-wharf term 0.5% sulfur marine fuel price for September, as traders struggle to clear their existing inventories amid ample supply, sources said Sept. 3.
  • Demand for HSFO at Singapore rising as more scrubbers fitted
    Singapore has seen a rise in demand for high sulfur bunker fuel of late from the growing number of ships that have completed scrubber installations, given the limited availability of the grade at smaller ports, market sources said.
  • China's rising fuel oil exports narrow Zhoushan-Singapore marine fuel 0.5%S price spread
    An increase in Chinese fuel oil exports for bonded bunkering since a tax rebate that came into effect Feb. 1 has narrowed the marine fuel 0.5%S price spread between Zhoushan and Singapore.
  • VLSFO availability still in flux as market adapts to IMO 2020: bunker suppliers
    The availability of 0.5%S fuel oil or VLSFO is seeing ongoing changes across the world as the supply-side of the bunker industry continues to adapt to the new IMO 2020 landscape, according to bunker suppliers.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Greece's MOH reports lower H1 throughput on Q1 maintenance
    Greece's Motor Oil Hellas said that its Corinth refinery processed 4.042 million mt of crude oil in the first half of 2020, down from 4.696 million mt in the year ago period, mostly due to the scheduled maintenance in January and February.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks drop 5.7% on week to 2.513 mil mt: Insights Global
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub fell 5.7% week on week to 2.513 million mt as of Sept. 2, Insights Global data released Sept. 3 showed.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil edges lower but buoyed by faltering US dollar
    Oil futures settled slightly lower Sept. 3 as the market searched for direction amid uncertain demand outlooks and a sharp decline in equities.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
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.
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
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
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
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.
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%)
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
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
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
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
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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
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
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
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
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
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
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
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
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
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
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
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
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
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
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
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.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
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.
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