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March 30, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe off 4.1pc to US$764/TEU, USWC falls 2.2pc to $1,515/FEU
  • OOCL adds direct port call to Wellington on its (CNS) service
  • CEVA Logistics declares 'Force Majeure' freeing it from obligations
  • US cargo expected to take big hit with widespread layoffs
  • Goldman Sachs: American GDP will shrink 24pc in second quarter
  • Virus puts fragile system supplying food to the world under strain
  • Georgia's Port of Savannah increased box volume 17pc in February
  • Swire Shipping adds new 2,400-TEU ship to serve Asia Pacific region
  • Kalmar to supply four reachstackers to Matrans in Port of Rotterdam
  • Three US carriers seek anti-trust exemption in Caribbean trade
  • Hamburg's HHLA names woman to run Estonian marine terminal
  • Jotun semi-autonomous hull cleaning robot avoid ship downtime
  • Beijing to provide assistance to revive air cargo capacity: Premier Li
  • Air freight prices skyrocket as coronavirus outbreak kills capacity
  • Qatar Airways carries 320,000 kilos of cargo daily on account of virus

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 29, 2020
  • Bahri continuing operations without disruption
  • CMA CGM completes first transaction relating to sale of eight port terminals to Terminal Link
  • EU Commission officially extends consortia block exemption regulation for another four years
  • ZIM promotes wider use of electronic bill of lading during Coronavirus crisis
  • DGFT imposes ban on export of hydroxychloroquine
  • Facilitation of Clearance of Import Cargo due to delay arising due to outbreak of Coronavirus
  • Request For Regularization of Prior & Advance Bills Of Entry through E- Mail Procedure - A Facilitation Measure During outbreak of COVID-19
  • APM Terminals Pipavav ensuring safe operations during Covid-19
  • Deendayal Port Trust extends validity
  • KICT declares Force Majeure
  • Ports, CFSs & other stakeholders striving to be functional despite the constraints & challenges
  • G20 leaders urged to protect global supply chains from impact of Covid-19
  • Haulage charges on movement of empty containers & empty flat wagons waived
  • India & Germany ink MoU for technological cooperation in rail sector
  • Mahindra Logistics appoints V. S. Parthasarathy as Non-Executive Director & Chairman of the Board
  • FIEO makes key suggestions given current situation
  • Industry welcomes RBI measures
  • Outlook for global growth in 2020 negative, but recovery expected in 2021, says IMF
  • India produces marginally more crude steel in Feb. 2020

International Transport Journalweb site
  • From the Expo to a hub
  • USA-Canada border controls as example
  • Hapag-Lloyd appoints new executive in Asia
  • ONE extends network to and in North Africa
  • Theemsweg Route to be operational by end of 2021
  • ESR strengthens activities in Australia
  • Innovating in "an extremely difficult time"
  • Management changes at Dachser
  • DB: upswing in logistics, rail volume falls
  • Swiss Post opens new parcel hub
  • Cranes for Berbera in Somaliland
  • Turkish Cargo adds capacity on PAX aircraft
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Leschaco Nederland gains AEO status
  • On the way to first heavy-duty fuel cell trucks
  • Little surprise: remote maritime surveys booming
  • Record year for Logista
  • London expectations and innovations

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 27, 2020
  • Change of dynamic: air freight demand now 'the reverse of three weeks ago'
  • Menzies cuts 17,500 roles as handlers join to warn of 'imminent collapse'
  • Belly charters multiply and look set to be the new normal for 'irregular' cargo
  • Container freight spot rates decline, but liftings are 'still good' - for now
  • Europe seems to be ignoring EC 'green lanes for road freight' policy, says IRU
  • Indian supply chains descend into 'chaos' as the lockdown goes nationwide
  • Bulgaria proposes scheme to take EU truck cargo into Turkey
  • Supply chain radar: Freight forwarding shakeout - US loses, Europe mixed, Asia takes it all
  • Covid-19: Are you ready for a changed world?
  • On the wires: As it preps its next move, let's feel good about CMA CGM

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 27, 2020
  • Foss tugs bring USNS Mercy into Port of Los Angeles
    As Donjon Marine began dredging operations to prepare a berth at New York City's Manhattan Cruise Terminal for the U.S. Navy's hospital ship USNS Comfort, on the other side of the country,
  • Ship manager offers solution to crew change crisis
    Captain Rajesh Unni, founder and CEO of Singapore-headquartered ship manager Synergy Group, is proposing a solution to the seafarer welfare problem caused by coronavirus related restrictions on crew changes. He believes the
  • Donjon starts dredging NYC cruise berth to take USNS Comfort
    Donjon Marine Co., Inc., Hillside, N.J., is expediting dredging operations at Manhattan Cruise Terminal to make way for the U.S. Navy's hospital ship USNS Comfort. The USNS Comfort has received orders from
  • USCG issues MSIB on vessel inspections during coronavirus emergency
    The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 09-20) explaining the measures it is adopting during the COVID-19 outbreak with regard to vessel inspections, exams and documentation. The
  • Schottel wins propulsion contract for Navy vessels building at Modutech
    Spay, Germany, based Schottel has secured another order to provide propulsion systems for U.S. Navy vessels. This latest order will see the company supply systems for five Workboat Docking vessels and two
  • NTSB issues report on towboat sinking
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Marine Accident Brief on the March 7, 2019, sinking of the 1997-built Marquette Transportation towboat St. Rita. The incident occurred at about 1430 local

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 27, 2020
  • Lloyd's List Coronavirus Webinar - Listen on demand here
    Lloyd's List and Lloyd's List Intelligence experts joined a special webinar examining the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the...
  • Coronavirus: Cruise operators excluded from US bailout
    The cruiseship industry was an early casualty of the virus
  • Coronavirus: Call to prioritise protection of UK port workers
    Maritime industries reportedly struggling to access government emergency funds
  • The week in charts: China port calls slow as tanker freight futures spike
    Signs of the slowdown in container volumes are already starting to emerge in China, despite the recent recovery in production...
  • Dry bulk rates soften as Anglo moves to curb output
    Anglo American cuts its 2020 production guidance by up to 5m tonnes for iron ore and coal from South Africa
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What shape will shipping's coronavirus recovery take?
    However horrific the disruption looks right now at a consumer level, we have to believe that coronavirus is not going...
  • Coronavirus: UK ferry crossing rules amended
    'Safety and welfare are always our primary concern, but we are a reasonable regulator and we are living in unprecedented...
  • Imabari finalises tie-up with JMU as Japan looks to merge yards
    Japanese shipbuilders are under increasing pressure amid dismal market conditions and intensifying competition from their foreign rivals in China and...
  • Australian gas shortfall persists despite lifting of bans
    'There is still a strong need for significant additional natural gas volumes being brought in through our proposed terminal,' said...
  • Shipping hopes it is a case of 'V' for victory
    Even amid the cashflow crunch that will likely take some casualties, there are those preparing for the upside that will...
  • Ferry operators face revenue crisis
    Governmental support is needed to maintain vital lifeline services, say Interferry and VDR
  • Synergy's Unni proposes solution to crew rotation problem
    In the middle of a pandemic when anxiety is high, seafarers need to be treated with greater respect and support
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Dry bulk and containerships lead 'flood' of scrubber cancellations | Tanker freight futures spike on floating storage...
  • Thailand picking up cheap distressed LNG cargoes
    The coronavirus outbreak has opened a window of opportunity for Thailand to import cheap LNG cargoes sourced from the spot...
  • APL imposes congestion surcharge for Kolkata
    Philippines port authorities have dismissed a proposal by Quezon harbour pilots to impose a hazard fee for guiding vessels into...
  • CIMC foresees further decline in container demand
    The company's container manufacturing business saw its net profit fall 92.8% in 2019, while revenue dropped by 36.1%
  • LA port director underlines role in easing national emergency
    Mr Seroka's remarks came as both the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in Los Angeles County rose by...
  • Glencore closes coal operations in Colombia and South Africa
    South African dry bulk terminals close in 21-day lockdown
  • New York-New Jersey port keeping throughput on track
    'I'm reluctant to really talk too much beyond April and May,' he says, adding that 'we'll start seeing that cargo...
  • Coronavirus: Fitch reviews US port credits
    Fitch said it is implementing a 'portfolio-wide review of its 17 standalone port credits in North America, to be completed by the...
  • Greece set to proceed with first FSRU
    Greek shipowner, GasLog takes a 20% stake in the project developer for the first floating regasification and storage unit in its...
  • Australia's top LNG producer defers project FIDs
    Cutting out non-committed activities will help slash about 60% of investment expenditure previously guided for this year, says Woodside

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 27, 2020
  • Market uncertainty lifts US trucking instant quotes by double-digits
  • Rally of US agricultural exports to China on shaky ground
  • Pile up of non-essential cargo at US ports raises alarms
  • Dynamic container pricing gives carriers repositioning edge
  • Project forwarders grapple with COVID-19, oil price crash
  • Border bottlenecks freed up after EC intervenes 27 Mar 2020
  • Europe faces $11 billion hit from US-China 'phase one' deal: study

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 27, 2020
  • Singapore port authority relaxes crew-change ban
  • Tankers stocks rocket 41% in recovery week for market
  • Dry bulk market sees down week amid coronavirus fears
  • VLCC bulls take charge with daily rates spiking to $180,000
  • Hapag-Lloyd foresees 'significant effect' from Covid-19
  • Greece ferry industry set to lose half its income this year
  • New York's Marine Money Week conference postponed
  • BW Group moves to put DHT Holdings shares on the market
  • Stena Bulk targets 83% CO2 cut with MR biofuel trial
  • Performance Shipping changes Nasdaq ticker to reflect tanker focus
  • Canadian financial firm chases ships in $53.8m case against fraudster
  • Owners fix long-term bunker supply amid crude price war
  • Business case for scrubbers unravels as fuel spread tightens
  • Anthony Veder and Titan LNG claim world LNG bunkering first
  • Trafigura ropes in Gunvor Group unit to secure release of arrested VLCC
  • Swedish Club reports strong year as investment returns rise
  • Trapped crew die in capsized trawler after cargoship clash
  • Genco Shipping executive pay stays on even keel for 2019
  • Credit Suisse set to take back half of SAM Shipping fleet
  • Vitol: Outlook uncertain as strong 2019 already seems 'a very long time ago'
  • BW Group buys into Golar LNG to bag fourth shareholder spot
  • 'Flu like symptoms' spreading among passengers and crew on Holland America cruiseship
  • Kongsberg reveals 400 temporary layoffs due to pandemic
  • StealthGas and Bergshav trade barbs over aframax
  • Steamship Mutual helps coronavirus-hit owners
  • Clarksons becomes latest to halt dividend to save cash amid virus uncertainty
  • Market crisis inspires Ocean Longevity to probe newbuilding opportunities
  • Chartworld sells 18-year-old supramax amid lack of S&P deals
  • VLGC master reveals 'nightmare' faced by returning seafarers
  • Forward curve 'sugars' storage market as VLCC daily rates rise $12,000
  • Investment banker says virus crisis will drive 'techquisition'
  • Viking Line scraps 2019 dividend as pandemic batters its business
  • Tufton Oceanic back on acquisition trail with bulker buy
  • Turkey halts ship arrests and forced sales during pandemic
  • Crew rescued after storm snaps tiny tanker in two
  • Credit Suisse arrests ship that pirates could not catch

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 27, 2020
  • 2020 air cargo volume may drop 20%, IATA says
    The February downturn in air cargo volumes presages even worse performance in the coming months, according to analysts.
  • Volume decline spurs Baltimore terminal to close for two days
    Maryland port's Seagirt Marine Terminal will not move cargo Monday and Tuesday.
  • Maersk crew hospitalized in China with suspected coronavirus
    If confirmed, these would be the first reported cases of COVID-19 on board a container ship.
  • Crossroads for dry bulk shipping: recovery or disaster?
    Some believe Capesize rates will remain depressed. Others see light at the end of the tunnel.
  • American to park 80% of domestic capacity by May
    New Hawaii travel restrictions force airlines to make additional flight cutbacks.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: Moon craft arrives on ocean barge
    America's mission to put a man on the moon draws one step closer to reality.
  • Port of Los Angeles receives Mercy
    Second Navy ship expected to arrive in New York on Monday to provide relief to hospitals overburdened with coronavirus patients.
  • Passenger airlines morph into cargo carriers
    Demand to move goods during the pandemic crisis is high, but available air cargo space is low. Passenger airlines are finding a robust market.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 27, 2020
  • Widening East-West naphtha spread heightens arbitrage interest
    European traders have planned another wave of chartering ships for naphtha arbitrage flows into Asia on expectations of further price volatility given the market uncertainties caused by the coronavirus pandemic, trade sources said.
  • Singapore middle distillate stocks swell to 6-month high as gasoil imports double
    Singapore middle distillates stocks have ballooned to hit a six-month high after gasoil inflows more than doubled in the week ended March 19-25, Enterprise Singapore data released late Thursday showed.
  • China raises buying LSFO for stockpiling amid low flat prices, contango
    China has increased low sulfur fuel oil purchases for April loading to stockpile, taking advantage of low flat prices and a contango market, market sources said this week.
  • India lockdown: Weak demand to hurt bunker industry; LSFO prices fall 15%
    India's bunker prices have declined sharply by as much as 15% due to a slump in demand as the country grapples with the deadly coronavirus pandemic by imposing a nationwide lockdown including ports.
  • Historic flood of crude to test storage limits as producers weigh shut-in scenarios
    As a massive glut of global crude supplies threatens to swamp storage capacity for the first time in history, market watchers are scrambling for data to predict when tank-top contraints will trigger production shut-ins.
  • Oil tests multidecade lows as global supply glut looms
    Crude oil futures settled lower Friday, erasing gains seen earlier this week as markets eyed a budding global supply overhang in light of pandemic-weakened demand outlooks.
  • Latin America scrambles to maintain operations amid coronavirus
    As reported cases of coronavirus start to climb throughout Latin America, countries there have taken varied approaches to the pandemic, with some shutting down everything but essential business and others making little changes.
  • Ecuador and Peru cancel heavy sour crude tenders on low demand
    Poor buying interest led two Latin American crude producers Petroecuador and Petroperu to cancel two separate tenders of heavy sour crude in less than two weeks, due to demand destruction caused by the coronavirus pandemic and more competitive prices from Middle Eastern grades.
  • Total and Zhejiang Energy Group's JV to begin supplying marine fuels from April
    "The joint venture agreement has just begun to materialize. Business will commence in April," the ZEG source said.
  • INTERVIEW: UAE's GP Global targets bunker sales growth, expansion
    "We are doing fairly well in spreading our presence...our volumes look bigger than last year," Goel said.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 3.8% on week: Insights Global
    Stocks were 30% lower year on year, according to Insights Global data.

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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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