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December 2, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • MOL joins wide-ranging zero-emission initiative for ships
  • NYK concludes long-term charter agreement for two methanol-fuelled chemical tankers
  • Pandemic impacts vessel operating costs but moderation seen ahead
  • Proposed Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 suggests regulation of freight charges
  • Rajesh Sood to have Additional Charge as Director (L&PS) at SCI
  • India should focus its energy on FTAs initially with developed countries: Goyal
  • Bengaluru airport handles record cargo in Oct.
  • BLR Logistiks launches privately-owned public bonded warehouse operation at Bhiwandi
  • Cargo handling at Chennai airport back on track
  • Custodians spur the API integrations with PCS 1x
  • Port volumes & road transport seen on the recovery path
  • Qatar Airways helps bring numerous seafarers home
  • Covid-19 has seriously impacted international connectivity & hence economic recovery
  • India's GDP in Q2 shows upside potential to the estimates: CEA
  • US becomes 2nd biggest FDI source for India
  • Covid-19 has raised the bar for digital transition, says report
  • Glyn Hughes to take charge as TIACA's first Director-General

International Transport Journalweb site
  • CSX to acquire New England's regional railway
  • Tiaca starts digital ACF with people-focused session
  • Magellan and Circle join forces
  • Kombiverkehr selects Hanover as mega hub
  • Government awards more cargo flights to NZ
  • Drewry sees global recovery
  • Changes at Renault Trucks (Switzerland)
  • Mondadori Group chooses logistics partner
  • More transparency in gas transports with Swiss IT
  • Air cargo data managers cooperate
  • Swedish-Finnish action to cut carbon footprint
  • Delta reshuffles sales and cargo leadership
  • Rolls-Royce moves in
  • Siberian pellets now to be carried by rail
  • Garden City Terminal on the rise
  • Swiss back in Santiago picking cherries from Chile
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • Container shortages the biggest disrupter: where are all the empty boxes?
  • More ro-ro services a welcome post-Brexit boost for Irish exporters to Europe
  • 'Look to trucks' as China-Europe rail hits delays and capacity is squeezed
  • Brexit: 'let's get it done' say companies ready for 'short-term' border delays
  • India's SpiceJet eyes cargo flights to the US, starting with PPE
  • Online customs portal unveiled to help cross-border road freight in South-east Asia
  • US harassing Chinese crews raises questions of 'discriminatory enforcement'
  • Florida yachtsman stranded for hours rescued by containership
  • Rob Walpole moves up as new VP as Delta Cargo moves into commercial arm
  • Market Insight: Toll (Express) firmly 'in the bargain basement' bin

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • Pandemic pushes up ship operating costs
    Confirming reports that have been coming in all year from shipowners, ship managers, crewing agencies and other sources, a just published report confirms that the cost of complying with COVID-19 restrictions have
  • OSG picks oneTank for aftpeak tank ballast water treatment
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has chosen Glosten spin-off oneTank, LLC to provide an aftpeak ballast water treatment solution for vessels in its fleet. Installation of the oneTank system will help bring OSG
  • Norwegian shipowner sentenced to prison for role in notorious scrapping case
    George Eide, the Norwegian shipowner at the heart of a controversial ship scrapping case that first hit the headlines in 2017, has been sentenced to a prison term. Attempts to illegally export
  • Derecktor starts construction of hybrid research cat
    Derecktor Shipyards of Mamaroneck, N.Y., has started construction of a 64-foot aluminum catamaran research vessel. Ordered by the University of Vermont for its Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural Resources, it will
  • Turkey's Manta Shipping migrates from L-Band to FleetXpress
    Turkish bulker operator Manta Shipping has selected Marlink to provide Inmarsat's Fleet Xpress service on eight of its vessels. The agreement supports Manta Shipping's drive towards digitalized operations and increased crew connectivity
  • Navy will not repair fire-gutted USS Bonhomme Richard
    The U.S. Navy is to decommission USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship gutted by a fire that broke out July 6 while the ship was undergoing maintenance in

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • Outlook forum looks forward to decarbonisation progress in 2021
    Industry collaboration will be key to achieving shipping's goals in the coming year. Working more closely with the aviation and...
  • Yemen rebels hold the key to avoiding a maritime disaster
    Yemen's Houthis would gain more by helping to avert a looming maritime disaster on a stricken tanker in the Red...
  • Greek shipowner lifts Venezuelan crude after sanctions deletion
    Another tanker from the Gotsis-family owned fleet was among six briefly sanctioned in June for shipping Venezuelan oil, in a...
  • Scorpio Bulkers' selling spree continues
    The vessels that have entered an agreement to be sold this week are due to be delivered in the first...
  • Top 10 shipmanagers 2020
    All the top shipmanagers explored new technologies for vessel performance optimisation and streamlined business practices. However, the greatest concern for...
  • Colombo container congestion crisis eases
    Severe box backlogs at key South Asian transhipment port appear to be improving, following several weeks of difficulties that have...
  • Crew-change crisis highlights fundamental industry problems
    Getting crew off vessels as scheduled is possible and must be done because this is the deal they signed up...
  • Plea to remember stranded seafarers during holiday season
    Officers' union Nautilus International says the plight of seafarers should not be forgotten as the crew change crisis drags on...
  • Hong Kong shipmanagers end difficult year on positive note
    Hong Kong is simply seen as a great place to do shipmanagement because of factors such as the fundamental commitment...
  • Container shortages exacerbated by slow turnaround times
    Shippers seeking exports from Asia are finding it difficult to secure equipment, pushing up freight rates. But elsewhere, port congestion...
  • Dissent in European shipping circles over EU's green rules
    Greek shipowners are still against an EU emissions measure. However, if it has to happen, they believe it should be...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Will China speak against EU impatience on shipping emissions? | Maersk and CMA CGM push EU for...
  • BHP signs LNG bunker contract with Shell
    The contract is expected to form up to 10% of the forecast Asian LNG bunker demand in fiscal year 2023...
  • Yangzijiang secures $226m in new shipbuilding orders
    An increase in the demand for smaller containerships has been seen as the shipping industry adapts to emerging trends and...
  • Samsung Heavy picks up tanker and LNG carrier orders worth $241m
    A late surge in newbuilding orders has brought Samsung Heavy's order backlog up to $4bn, meeting 48% of its annual...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • Zero-carbon uncertainty restrains container ship ordering
  • OOCL to levy US West Coast surcharge, citing congestion
  • Savannah gets export boost from new A&R Logistics resin plant
  • Softbank backs Flock Freight's 'pooled truckload' model
  • E-commerce spike spurs investment in warehousing tech

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • Brazilian energy giant to offload five more ships, look for carbon cuts in shipping
    The state-controlled oil major said it has already removed 12 ships from trading this year
  • Petrobras hopes to double exports in new four-year plan
    The company will divest some assets, lowering production, but refinery sales should boost exports
  • M/Maritime expands with modern Scorpio Bulkers ultramax pair
    Japanese-built, eco-designed SBI Apollo and SBI Poseidon to join the young Greek company's growing fleet
  • International Seaways data points to fourth-quarter tanker weakness
    Numbers have fallen in key VLCC, panamax segments since owner's quarterly earnings guidance
  • Navios Acquisition slashes dividend and pushes back debt
    Amid falling tanker market, Angeliki Frangou-led outfit reports narrow profit for the third quarter and starts selling new shares worth up to $25m
  • BW LPG scores Hindustan Petroleum charters for two VLGCs in India push
    Fearnleys expects VLGC rates to lose ground but remain strong into 2021
  • Cruise can bounce back from Covid-19 crisis by playing it safe
    DNV GL's maritime chief argues there is light at the end of the tunnel if cruiseships' routines and risk-mitigation measures can match hospital standards
  • Fearnley LNG starts scenario planning for 2021 charter rates
    Unit of shipbroker Fearnleys looks at three possible growth paths for next year
  • John Fredriksen-backed Seadrill Partners files for Chapter 11 restructuring
    US-listed drillship company has support of banks for move into bankruptcy court protection
  • ZeroNorth's carbon-cutting software to be integrated with fleet management platform
    New tie-up aims to help shipowners leverage technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and bunker consumption
  • Vega and Su-Nav target 85 ships for new management venture
    German and Indian companies join forces to operate boxships, tankers and bulkers
  • Refloated Technomar boxship heading to Singapore for repairs
    Charterer Maersk says the Tina I being inspected after hitting grounded IRISL ship last month
  • Celsius Tankers locks away its unfixed LNG carrier trio to Cheniere
    Danish owner secures 13-year contracts on last three of its four speculatively-ordered newbuildings
  • Shipowning newcomer Hoanh Son Group buys two more bulkers
    Details emerge of two more acquisitions by Vietnamese infrastructure conglomerate as it sets itself up as a shipowner.
  • NYK Line sells its last owned LR2 tanker to Eastern Mediterranean
    Japanese company offloads ship amid pressure on tanker values, while Thanassis Martinos company rejoins the rank of buyers on the sale & purchase (S&P) market
  • Eagle Bulk tipped as buyer of Scorpio Bulkers ultramax as fleet sale continues
    Transition to wind programme continues as Emanuele Lauro-led owner returns to single disposal
  • Julian Clark to run Ince's global operations as it eyes expansion
    Law firm's senior partner promoted to worldwide head as part of new management structure
  • Euroseas quadruples its money with lucrative charters as Aristides Pittas builds stake
    CEO converts loan to shares while company increases boxship term cover at much higher rates
  • Would-be buyer arrests Alpha Bulkers capesize amid Chinese coal discharge delay
    Chinese buyer claims the seller walked away from a done deal amid rising scrap prices
  • Long-term work helps Drydocks World bounce back from Covid
    Operating during a pandemic came at an extra cost, but the Dubai ship repairer tapped a steady income stream from conversion and fabrication projects
  • Digital and logistics investments ease Abu Dhabi Ports' pandemic pains
    Ports group says speed of response and innovative approach cushioned blow from Covid-19
  • Waterfront confirms eight methanol dual-fuel MRs at Hyundai Mipo
    Canadian principal says orders have been split between Swedish, Japanese and South Korean owners
  • German boxship rescues US yachtsman reported as missing at sea
    Vigilant containership crew discovers missing castaway clinging to wreckage of his capsized yacht off Florida
  • Chinese owners give Yangzijiang year-end boost with contracts worth $226m
    New orders bring Chinese shipyard's total tally for 2020 to 43 vessel worth $1.26bn.
  • Westports set to reap rewards of Trump exit and RCEP
    Malaysian terminal operator says volumes between Asia and Europe were up 11% in the third quarter
  • Eagle Bulk tipped as buyer of Scorpio Bulk ultramax as fleet sale continues
    Transition to wind programme continues as Emanuele Lauro-led owner returns to single disposal

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • How the Panama Canal traffic jam is affecting ocean shipping
    Panama Canal congestion is not impeding transits of container ships but it is pumping up spot rates for LNG and LPG carriers.
  • Lufthansa, DB Schenker challenge industry to support alternative jet fuel
    Lufthansa and DB Schenker are working together to increase the market for alternative aviation fuels.
  • UPS pilots want more COVID testing as infections spike
    Pilots at UPS and company officials disagree about the level of precautions being taken to keep them safe while providing essential cargo service around the...
  • Italian firm building $150M shipyard in Mexico
    Italian firm Fincantieri is building a $150M shipyard in Mexico's Yucatán state to take advantage of cruise line operations and oil & gas exploration.
  • Big 3 US airlines gear up to transport COVID-19 vaccines
    Preparing for the massive global distribution of COVID vaccines for airlines is the equivalent of the military massing for an invasion. Here's how United, American...
  • Wall Street's incredible shrinking shipping stocks
    The total market capitalization of U.S.-listed ocean shipping stocks has plunged 34% in 2020, but there are reasons for hope in 2021.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • Oil price declines extend amid OPEC+ uncertainty, COVID-19 spread
    Without an extension agreement, the OPEC+ curbs are scheduled to ease from the current 7.7 million b/d to 5.8 million b/d from January.
  • IRAQ DATA: November federal crude exports fall 6% on weather, OPEC compliance aims
    **Iraq exports 2.709 mil b/d, down from 2.876 mil b/d in Oct **Rough weather affects tanker loadings for five days **Iraq owes compensation cuts for OPEC quota violations
  • ANALYSIS: Product tankers market likely stuck in the doldrums into 2021
    Lockdowns bearish for refining margins.
  • Nigeria to push CNG as alternative transport fuel, reduce reliance on gasoline
    Government hopes to get 1 million vehicles converted to CNG by 2021.
  • Refineries halfway through rationalization: HSBC
    **Refinery rationalization happening faster than expected **Europe accounts for half of announced closures
  • European fuel oil paper volumes in November MOC up 522% on month
    Hi-lo most commonly traded derivative.
  • Japan signs oil storage deal with Kuwait's KPC
    **First Kuwait crude cargo to arrive at Kiire oil storage in Q1 2021 **KPC joins Saudi Aramco, ADNOC to store oil in Japan **Japan leases out total of 19.5 mil barrels oil storage capacity
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Russian runs supported by stronger fuel oil
    **Run cuts unlikely **Naphtha likely to be optimized over gasoline
  • Libya's National Oil Corp raises Dec. crude OSPs by 20-80 cents/b
    **Lightest grades see largest rises, of 70-80 cents/b **Heavier grades increased by 20 cents/b
  • FEATURE: Shipping industry needs policy makers to give cleaner fuels a boost
    Governments called on to subsidize alternative fuels.
  • Russia working on hydrogen exports to Germany: Novak
    **Hydrogen producing plant in works **Russia aims to become world leader in hydrogen exports
  • CHINA DATA: Oct fuel oil exports fall 3% on month to 1.22 mil mt
    **Exports soar 164.7% on-year **Chinese refineries have significantly expanded capacity
  • BW LPG selling two VLGCs in strong LPG freight market
    Shipping sources said BW Confidence was sold for about low to -mid $40 million, but this could not be immediately confirmed.
  • BHP awards first LNG bunker supply agreement to Shell to fuel 5 bulk carriers
    BHP said it will charter the vessels from Eastern Pacific Shipping for five-year terms.
  • USGC LPG freight rates to Japan reach nearly five-year high on dearth of ships
    "I have heard that there are a lot of boughts out there," a trader said.
  • Venezuela's average crude output rises 5% to 430,000 b/d in November: reports
    Production of PDVSA and its foreign partners in the Orinoco Belt region declined slightly to 200,000 b/d.
  • Fujairah's Brooge Energy almost ready to offer more oil storage space
    "Storage terminals around the world are filling up and approaching critical levels in the US, Europe and the Middle East, Asia and Africa," Paardenkooper said.
  • JAPAN DATA: Oct crude imports at 53-year low, supporting products imports
    Local refiners slashed crude throughput by 18.9% year on year at 2.279 million b/d in the month.
  • European LSGO futures net speculative length up to 3-month high
    Physical European ultra low sulfur diesel markets have been relatively weak at the prompt with mobility indicators near six-month lows.
  • Poland's PKN announces 2030 green strategy to cut emissions, boost RES capacity
    The company has earmarked total capex of Zloty 140 billion ($37.5 billion) in its 2030 strategy.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
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
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.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
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.
NEWS
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
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
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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