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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
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
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:
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- country
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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
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
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
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