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March 13, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Cathay 'cautiously optimistic' about cargo, but expects 'substantial loss' in H1 2020
  • Coronavirus could slap US$700m bill on US retailers in March/April
  • Covid-19 outbreak could delay annual ocean shipping contracts
  • US ports take heavy hit from coronavirus outbreak
  • Evergreen switches to online booking platform after Maersk, Hapag Lloyd
  • US trucking markets hold firm, but fears of falling spending will squeeze cargo loads
  • Chris Price to succeed Al-Saleh as CEO of Agility
  • Airfreight rates to hit US$10/kg; more rises as demand surges
  • Drone Delivery Canada to pilot cargo flights with payload of up to 400 pounds
  • US$1.8m cocaine hidden in flower shipment seized at San Juan airport

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • CFSAI postpones Annual Day Function & Conference scheduled for today in Mumbai
  • Changing impact of Covid-19 on container shipping
  • NMPT board approves dedicated berth for Coast Guard
  • CVC fund launched to invest in disruptive start-ups in logistics industry
  • New dedicated rail freight corridors being mulled
  • Crude oil, natural gas, steel, copper, aluminium face gloom due to Covid-19
  • India can achieve 6 pc GDP growth in FY21 despite crisis, says CEA
  • Low prices of crude seen as demand driver for India
  • Global economy faces greatest danger since financial crisis, says OECD
  • Gujarat Junction CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2020 postponed
  • Gujarat Maritime University organises 1st edition of GMU-CIArb International Maritime Arbitration Competition in association with India branch of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • HAZCHEM & IMDG Code training seminar at CTL-BHP 2020 a comprehensive learning experience

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Overcoming digital hurdles
  • Look at today's logistics in Italy from within
  • Intermodal operators demand safeguards
  • B&H Worldwide takes AOG Technics on board
  • JCL Logistics picks CEO for Swiss branch
  • DP World: organic growth and acquisitions
  • UPS evaluate Gaussin electric shifters
  • Coronavirus says goodbye to angels
  • Hellmann: contract logistics for Jakks Pacific
  • New project cargo director for Bati Group
  • Europe's biggest cargo gateway feels sick in February
  • New 52-foot container carriers added
  • Port of Los Angeles' corona loss so far
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Profits down for Swiss Post
  • Gecas appoints two new heads
  • Scotland promotes shift from road to rail
  • Wilhelmshaven reaches Top 20
  • Airport on Shetland's main island to close

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Transatlantic air freight rates to soar as US imposes Europe travel ban
  • US importers brace for disruption as China recovers and imports surge
  • MSC sends mega-vessels to bring much-needed empty containers back to the US
  • Pandemic looks set to hit Cathay Pacific hard, after a 'challenging' 2019
  • Bangladesh approves construction of 'essential' first deepwater port
  • Supply chain radar: Atlas Air - when will they fly again?
  • Carol Tomé to take the helm as David Abney retires after 46 years at UPS

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Jotun: "We've solved the biofouling problem once and for all"
    Norwegian marine coatings specialist Jotun claims to have "solved the problem of biofouling once and for all" with an offering called Hull Skating Solutions (HSS). It combines a high performance antifouling, SeaQuantum
  • Anglo-Eastern rolls out DNV GL's Navigator Port technology fleetwide
    Hong Kong headquartered Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has completed the successful roll-out of DNV GL's Navigator Port software to its fleet of more than 600 vessels. Navigator Port is used daily onboard several
  • Corvus to supply ESS for innovative hybrid coastal
    Corvus Energy has been selected by electrical system integrator Westcon Power & Automation (WPA) to supply the lithium-ion battery-based energy storage system (ESS) for a new 8,500 dwt hybrid coastal cargo vessel
  • Coronavirus: IMO closes HQ building, postpones meetings
    IMO's headquarters building in London was closed to visitors and staff today, and will be closed tomorrow, as a precautionary measure due to the coronavirus outbreak. This follows the March 11 assessment
  • Cook Inlet Tug & Barge adds shallow draft tug to fleet
    Anchorage, Alaska, headquartered Cook Inlet Tug & Barge (CITB), an independently managed subsidiary of Foss Maritime Company, is adding a versatile shallow draft tugboat, the Bristol Wind, to its fleet in mid-April.
  • VIDEO: Princess Cruises suspends operations for 60 days
    In what it calls a "proactive response to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the global spread of COVID-19," Carnival Corporation's Princess Cruises brand says it will voluntarily pause global operations of its
  • Bouchard says it has closed on financing
    Melville, N.Y., based Bouchard Transportation Co., whose recent problems have been well-publicized, says that it has been "able to close on financing to start paying back vessel wages and meet other outstanding

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Greek shipowners lead lucrative VLCC charter market
    VLCC daily rates on main tanker routes grew by almost 25% in certain cases as market dynamics prolong earnings spree
  • Greek ferry caught in coronavirus scare as crisis hammers sector's earnings
    The Greek ferry sector faces taking an 'enormous' economic hit because of coronavirus considerations with traffic on all routes about...
  • Princess Cruises and Viking suspend operations for two months
    Princess Cruises said the 'voluntary and temporary pause' was a proactive response to the spread of coronavirus
  • Automation can keep ports competitive, but job losses are a worry
    Education is seen as key to striking a balance by keeping workers up to date - and on the job...
  • The Interview: Rodolphe Saade
    Rodolphe Saadé probably thought that he knew what to expect when he stepped into the top job at CMA CGM...
  • EU ministers welcome Green Deal, but stress need for global action
    The EU transport ministers endorsed push for carbon neutral shipping, but highlighted the 'utmost' importance of global action and the...
  • Phase One deal fails to boost Sino-US trade in January
    BIMCO warns China and the US are unlikely to hit their targets under the deal, which will have to be...
  • China ship calls return to previous levels
    Calls by container-related vessels to Shanghai and Yangshan are at the same level now as this time last year
  • IMO shuts London headquarters and postpones further meetings
    The move comes after the World Health Organization said the Covid-19 outbreak can be characterised as a pandemic
  • Transport groups call for protection of intermodal rail during shutdowns
    Terminal operator Contship Italia expects volumes to be hit by coronavirus, but says its logistics operations can play vital role...
  • Singapore bunker fleet will expand despite oil price plunge
    Singapore's bunker fleet tally stood at 213 vessels as of Tuesday, up from 201 on September 30, 2019
  • IMO sulphur cap highlights OW Bunker collapse lessons
    Assessing counterparty risk remains one of the better protective steps that can be taken, as is checking supplier contracts and...
  • Maersk holding company appoints new board members
    Maersk executive joins former Google director at Maersk's top table
  • Oil price crash predicted to curb US gas production
    Record investments last year as well as plunging LNG prices this year have already tested investors' appetite entering 2020, but...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Daily tanker earnings reach $300,000 | IMO planning postponement of latest environmental talks | Scrubber economics weaken |...
  • DP World focuses on integration in 2020
    DP World posted a 4.6% rise in 2019 net profit to $1.3bn on a 36.1% rise in turnover to $7.7bn...
  • US global oil outlook jolted by Saudi-Russia market share battle
    The EIA assumes that Opec will target 'market share instead of a balanced global oil market', with its crude oil...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • US imports from China crash to near-four-year low
  • Forwarders: Coronavirus less disruptive than West Coast labor disruptions
  • US ban sparks search for alternatives to trans-Atlantic air cargo
  • New UPS CEO brings shipper perspective
  • Chittagong depots cease container stuffing for three carriers
  • China-EU shippers turn to rail after ocean capacity cuts
  • Coronavirus-hit Chinese truck capacity nearing full strength

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Dynagas back in the black with fourth quarter results
  • Volatility has KNOT Offshore Partners patient with dropdowns
  • Handysizes see steady gains in Atlantic Basin
  • Enviable dilemma for VLCC owners: the choice between spot trading and floating storage
  • Capital Link pushes back two events, takes one online
  • 'Big Three' cruise majors lose $54bn from 52-week highs amid coronavirus
  • Second couple sues Princess Cruises over coronavirus 'negligence'
  • Shipping stocks hammered again with a few tanker outliers
  • Despite lockdown, d'Amico's tanker arm bullish in business prospects
  • Clarksons Platou has $200,000 VLCC rates in sight
  • India clamps down on cruise as coronavius reaches pandemic
  • GoodBulk on the hunt to acquire 'distressed' ships, president steps down
  • IFAN warns non-paying shipowners that navigation safety at risk in Gulf
  • SSY closes for 14 days in Bergen after cleaner comes down with virus
  • Princess Cruises and Viking suspend operations as pandemic punishes cruise
  • IMO shuts shop at London headquarters as 'precaution' on coronavirus fears
  • It is time to challenge the cosy consensus on executive pay
  • MSC and RINA to convert ferry into coronavirus hospital ship
  • Cosco Specialised takes ultramax MPP fleet to 20
  • Tokyo MOU to take 'pragmatic' approach to regulatory issues
  • GTT signs Excelerate Energy up for technical services deal
  • Italian shipowners devise action plan in wake of virus lockdown
  • Dalian Shipbuilding to end decades-long Greek order drought
  • Tanker rate surge fails to insulate owners from stock market massacre
  • Greek ferry held at port over suspect coronavirus case
  • KN beefs up FSRU loan amid long-term positivity
  • VLCC rates soar as Saudi Arabia swoops on spot tonnage
  • Chinese shipyards lead race for Hapag-Lloyd's mega-boxships
  • Atlas Maritime sells 15-year-old aframax tanker in potential renewal move
  • Term rates stretch as charterers fix 25 PSVs in North Sea
  • Deutsche Bank upgrades shipping with promotion of Amit Mehrotra
  • Astra exploits low bulker market for renewal moves
  • Michael Sirat rebuffs doubters on CMA CGM's financial picture
  • Shuttle tankers yet to feel impact of virus and low oil price
  • Maritime shares slump as Trump bans US entry to Europeans
  • BDI rises to seven-week high as Indian Ocean fixtures boost supramaxes
  • China bulker discharge rates down 34% on coronavirus fears

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Seafood shipping concerns rise amid coronavirus outbreaks
    Coronavirus is having an impact on many industries. One of those impacted is the global seafood industry.
  • Dachser expanding Shanghai airfreight service in 'volatile' coronavirus times
    Charters between Germany and China rise as logistics provider readies for "whatever happens" in coming weeks.
  • Coronavirus spawns worldwide box-repositioning challenge
    Coronavirus left containers scattered in the wrong ports. Liner companies are trying to get them back into position.
  • Trump bans travel from Europe, adding to airline woes
    Airlines are getting hammered by falling demand and now will lose much of the trans-Atlantic market entirely for a month as the U.S. bans travel...
  • Trade groups unite to fight forced labor in China supply chains
    "As an industry representing brands and retailers, we do not tolerate forced labor in our supply chains," said five large U.S. apparel and footwear associations.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • European jet fuel swaps collapse after Trump flight bans
    The European jet fuel swaps market collapsed Thursday morning after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping flight restrictions from 26 European countries in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus in the US.
  • Soaring VLCC rates weigh on values for Mediterranean, West African crude
    Crudes from the Mediterranean and West Africa -- already weighed on by reduced demand as a result of COVID-19 -- have seen a further hit to their values this week from a sharp rise in freight costs, sources said.
  • US crude imports from Saudi Arabia likely to push USGC HSFO prices lower: sources
    An increase in crude imports from Saudi Arabia into the US Gulf Coast could spell trouble for the high-sulfur fuel oil, or HSFO market, sources said.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks fall 11% on week amid rising inland demand
    Diesel and gasoil inventories at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub fell 11% week on week to a 14-month low of 1.922 million mt as of Wednesday, Insights Global data released Thursday showed. This represented the smallest level of stocks since December 2018, according to the data.
  • Growing imports spur fuel changes in Latin America
    Growing refined product imports into Latin American have pushed some countries to make fuel specification changes that help better align their demand with international supply, and more changes are potentially on the way.
  • European-to-Asia naphtha spread widens to 4-year high
    European naphtha's discount to Asia has widened as the sharp plunge in the oil complex and coronavirus pandemic have depressed markets globally leading traders to look to move barrels east.
  • RBOB futures tumble below 90 cents/gal as coronavirus takes toll on gasoline demand
    NYMEX RBOB futures tumbled below 90 cents/gal Thursday, driven by expectations of lower driving demand as a result of the spreading coronavirus.
  • Saudi crude shipments to US refiners seen tripling by early April
    Volumes of Saudi Arabian crude to US refiners is expected to average about 1.5 million b/d during the last week of March.

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In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
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
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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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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