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BRIEFS
October 13, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2020
  • Capesize bulker with Covid cases onboard anchored off Australian port
  • Cheng Cheng-Mount is new Yang Ming Chairman
  • Construction begins for Abidjan's second container terminal
  • Peter Norborg set to assume charge as CEO of Swire Bulk from Jan. 1
  • Shipping sector to witness high volatility in charter rates amidst Covid-19 & uncertain demand recovery: ICRA
  • Singapore welcomes world's largest LNG-powered containership
  • DGFT notifies removal of export curbs on N-95 masks
  • Export of agri commodities up
  • PROCEDURE FOR AD/IFSC CODE ONLINE REGISTRATION THROUGH ICEGATE
  • 'DPT is available 24/7, 365 days for the trade & the service of the country'
  • Chennai Port concessions for vessels carrying out crew change
  • Essar Ports boosts performance in Q2
  • Guidelines issued to ports regarding compliance with Annex VI of MARPOL
  • Bharatmala Pariyojana showing steady progress
  • Railways focused on increasing automobile loading
  • 'Companies that put e-commerce at the heart of their business strategies are prepared for the post-Covid-19 era'
  • DP World, UAE Region, Jafza & All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association come together for taking India's plastic sector global

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Chemical systems
  • Train carrying wood fibre from Linz to China
  • Five new locomotives for UK rail operator
  • Korea founder Park handing over Jumbo management to Hwang
  • China-Georgia blocktrain launched
  • Four challenges and three trends, says Kaizen
  • Samskip links Scotland to Amsterdam
  • Recovering from Covid-19
  • Contract of Austrian Airlines CEO extended
  • Second GW location in New Zealand
  • DB Schenker subsidiary automating customs processes
  • Dangerous goods from northern Vietnam
  • Sardinia now closer to Italy
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rogers promoted to CFO at Echo
  • InstaFreight offers second digital service
  • London P&I Club joins seafarers' welfare association
  • 'Cargo toolbox' app to serve whole sector

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2020
  • 'Volatile' box trade has shifted 'from a demand crisis to an operational crisis'
  • CMA CGM gets cyber attack-hit systems back up and running
  • More post-Brexit logistics confusion as new customs IT systems are 'refined'
  • Felixstowe revamps VBS to stop 'haulier abuse' and ease congestion
  • Expect delays on peak season parcel deliveries - despite optimists at eBay
  • New Qatar Airways Cargo SVP: 'Customer-focused flexibility is the future'
  • Monday rant: Why DSV & DP DHL, 'unexpectedly' and shamelessly, raise the bar high
  • How shipping can help to avoid pandemics
  • WorldACD shows air freight yields climbed slightly in week 40

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2020
  • World's largest LNG fueled box ship makes first Singapore call
    Singapore today welcomed the maiden arrival in the port of the CMA CGM Jacques Saadé. With a total capacity of 23,000 TEU, the 400-meter long by 61-meter wide by 78-meter high, the
  • Høglund Marine Solutions takes two-thirds stake in Vindskip project
    Tønsberg, Norway, headquartered systems integration and automation specialist Høglund Marine Solutions has taken a two-thirds stake in Vindskip AS, which is developing a design for a car/truck carrier that combines wind and
  • Incat Tasmania floats out 100 meter ship for Trinidad and Tobago
    Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania's latest vessel, a 100 meter ship destined for Trinidad and Tobago, was floated out from the company's dry dock on Hobart's Derwent River on October 9. It is
  • Volvo Penta IPS installations mark a milestone, for customers and for the environment
    Volvo Penta says that its Inboard Performance System (IPS) is an example of a technology that takes a significant step forward in increasing efficiency and reducing emissions, while also continuing to improve
  • SeaRobotics wins U.S. Naval Research Laboratory contract
    Stuart, Fla., based unmanned marine systems developer SeaRobotics Corporation has been awarded developer a contract award to supply multiple SR-Surveyor M1.8 autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) to the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL).
  • Mass Maritime adds cloud-based simulation to defenses against coronavirus
    Wärtsilä Voyage is supply two of its advanced cloud-based simulation solutions to Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) under a one-year agreement signed last month that marks the first application of Wärtsilä's cloud simulation
  • Damen gains ABS approval for CTV for U.S. offshore wind market
    Damen Shipyards has received ABS approval in principle for a version of its FCS 2710 offshore wind CTV (crew transfer vessel) that has been modified to meet U.S. requirements. Among other things,

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2020
  • Globus buys kamsarmax after series of fundraisers
    Globus Maritime has agreed to acquire a kamsarmax - believed to be another sale by Scorpio Bulkers - in the...
  • How prepared is shipping for the next cyber attack?
    CMA CGM has fully restored its systems two weeks after it fell victim to a cyber attack. With shipping increasingly...
  • Forwarders call on government to fix Felixstowe disruption
    Freight association demands the UK government steps in to solve the congestion crisis in Felixstowe, as forwarders continue to suffer...
  • MOL bulker crew tests positive for coronavirus
    The company said about a third of the crew on board have tested positive for the coronavirus. All had tested...
  • Charting the right course to 2050 key to thrive or survive
    An increasing number of players in and around shipping are picking up the decarbonisation baton, but despite common agreement on...
  • China prepares to restore foreign crew repatriation
    The latest initiative made by China represent a welcome trend. But local shipping agencies say they need more government instructions, including...
  • CMA CGM restores systems after cyber attack
    CMA CGM was the fourth of the top four container lines to suffer a significant cyber attack. It is unlikely...
  • Vessels wrecked in storms off Vietnam
    A weekend of bad weather has resulted in hull damage on a CMA CGM boxship, which ran aground after breaking...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: IMO's greenhouse gas plan is already outdated | LNG marine fuel phase-out urged to drive decarbonisation |...
  • World's largest LNG-fuelled containership on record voyage
    By 2022, CMA CGM will have 20 LNG-powered vessels on its journey towards a net-zero emissions shipping industry, says the...
  • Asahi Tanker green vessel orders go to Japanese yards
    Japan's e5 Consortium, which is led by MOL, is following through on pledges to produce zero-emissions vessels. Other initiatives include...
  • China Merchants Port raises $600m in bond issue
    Of the total, $400m of the bonds carry an annual interest rate of 3.5% and are not redeemable for the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2020
  • Supply-chain upheaval threatens peak plans, '21 budgets
  • LA-LB already ahead of 2023 emission reduction goals
  • Global parcel volumes expected to double by 2026 on e-commerce boom
  • Hapag-Lloyd speeds installation of reefer monitoring devices
  • CMA CGM says online services restored after cyber attack

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2020
  • Greeks swoop on kamsarmaxes sold by Scorpio Bulkers
    Scorpio Bulkers has sold three kamsarmaxes during the past three weeks as it moves its focus to wind turbine installation vessels
  • Hygo gets new chief executive, while gas customer backs out
    Paul Hanrahan takes the reins as Norsk Hydro LNG purchase deal cancelled
  • Shell's Grahaeme Henderson awarded in Queen's Birthday Honours
    Personnel in ports, lifeboat services and maritime culture recognised
  • Klaveness Marine boss sees profitable year at his private companies
  • Volatility exits US-listed shipping stocks, at least for one week
    No company moved more than 8% on a week when shares continued to gain ground overall
  • Manitou signs up to ship cargo on Neoline's sail-powered ro-ro
    French group to transport 40 earth-moving units per transatlantic sailing on new eco-vessel
  • MV Werften banks emergency $228m German loan to finish cruiseship
    Shipbuilder says cash from Covid-19 stabilisation fund will help complete Genting vessel
  • VLCC sale deals highlight 'disconnect' in tanker stock prices
    Analysts say even declining asset values show companies are trading well below net asset values
  • Moundreas and Tsakos Shipping lead Greek capesize buying spree
    Athens and Piraeus shipowners have been conspicuously active on the capesize front last week, but what looks like a trend may ultimately not be one
  • Restart of top Libyan oil field prompts floating storage speculation
    Mediterranean country proves to be one of the few bright spots in weak aframax and suezmax markets
  • Stolt-Nielsen says airlines 'jacking up' cost of crew transfers
    CEO Niels Stolt-Nielsen reveals changeover challenges and quarantines for two tankers
  • India's Great Eastern buys LR2 product tanker from NYK Line
    The purchase of the Champion Princess marks shipowner's second buy in recent weeks
  • How Covid-19 has pushed auctions online and pushed asset prices up
    With ships going under digital hammers, discounts are narrowing - but opportunity remains
  • South Africa selects Ngqura port for first LNG import terminal
    Gas to play a major role in a shake-up of the country's energy sector
  • Hoglund pumps money into Vindskip's unique hull-as-sail concept
    Norwegian company says it is time decarbonisation ideas were turned into reality
  • CMA CGM systems back in business after dealing with cyber-attack
    Liner operator left counting the cost of 14-day disruption
  • Deep-sea port calls now running just 3% below pre-Covid-19 heyday, Clarksons says
    Data points to a big upswing in deep-sea activity, but "great uncertainty" still exists
  • Berge Bulk scraps ninth large bulker in less than two years
    The VLOC Berge Kibo is likely to be scrapped in Pakistan, brokers say
  • Maersk Product Tankers is pursuing a new disposal strategy for MR and LR product tankers after a fleet sale mandate to C...
    Maersk Product Tankers is pursuing a new disposal strategy for MR and LR product tankers after a fleet sale mandate to Citi expired
  • Murmansk Shipping declared bankrupt as creditors hover
    Arctic shipping specialist had seen financial position worsen in recent years
  • First remotely collected evidence helps end notorious Suez Canal pile-up case
    Cyprus Sea Lines-operated vessel ruled 100% responsible for extraordinary collision in 2018
  • De Stoop says secretive shipping industry must blame itself for crew crisis
    Lack of transparency a key reason why politicians did not listen to shipowners, says Euronav chief executive
  • TECO 2030 poaches new CEO from Wartsila to continue fuel cell push
    Newly listed technology company says new man will help solve one of the great environmental puzzles of our time
  • Knutsen OAS Shipping moves into new small-scale LNG
    Trygve Seglem-controlled shipowner is ordering a small-scale LNG carrier that will be used for bunkering
  • Former CMA CGM boxship breaks back en route to recycling yard
    Indian cash buyer NKD Maritime says Jakarta grounded in storm off Vietnam while under tow
  • Maersk Product Tankers' 30-ship sell-off deflates as company shifts to piecemeal sales
    Maersk Product Tankers is pursuing a new disposal strategy for MR and LR product tankers after a fleet sale mandate to Citi expired
  • Hapag-Lloyd boxship LNG retrofit 'is still too expensive' to be viable
    Converting neo-panamax to take LNG tanks is 'economically very, very difficult', says Habben Jansen
  • Niels Stolt-Nielsen reveals two IPOs could be in the offing
    Norwegian chief executive is still considering spinning off Stolt Tankers, while fish farming also needs more attention from investors
  • Ren Le Tian: Rebuilding Yangzijiang, his way
    Ren Yuanlin's son has a different approach to running China's strongest private shipyard
  • Shipowners 'disappointed' by EU's new migration pact
  • Human rights report reveals UAE working towards ratifying MLC
    But Maritime Labour Convention's insistence on establishing union rights for workers remains a hurdle to full compliance
  • India and Malta still have work to do on human rights
    Researchers highlight non-payment of wages and abandonment of seafarers as key concerns
  • Coronavirus claims India's Jalesh Cruises
    Owners of Indian cruise line pull the plug citing mounting debts and growing economic uncertainty
  • Mitsui OSK Lines capesize bulker suffers covid-19 outbreak off Port Hedland
    Meanwhile, Patricia Oldendorff sails from Australia after bulk of crew recover from virus
  • Singapore extends unemployment support for seafarers
    Authorities say measures are designed to help those affected by Covid-19 and unable to join ships

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2020
  • DHL hires MasAir Cargo to shave day from Asia-Mexico transit
    Mexican all-cargo carrier MasAir is operating multiday service each week from Los Angeles to Mexico for DHL Express.
  • Asiana reconfigures A350 passenger cabin with Airbus cargo pallet system
    Asiana and Azul are taking cargo seriously in an unprecedented year for aviation. To capture greater cargo revenue, Asiana has replaced passenger seats with a...
  • Career Tracks: Former Mack president joins startup TrovaCV
    Denny Slagle retired as Volvo Group executive vice president and Mack Trucks president in 2018.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2020
  • India's Sep fuel oil consumption falls 4% on month on weaker demand
    Several refiners estimate India bunkering demand has shrunk 15%-20% since onset of coronavirus pandemic in April.
  • Global LNG bunker demand to grow 30 times by 2030: Pavilion Energy executive
    Company is one of two licensed LNG bunker suppliers in Singapore.
  • Japan's IMO-compliant domestic bunker contracts for Q3 settle at Yen 48,100/kl: JFCSA
    Settled quarterly price widely used by shipowners, bunker fuel suppliers in Japan's domestic market.
  • Crude prices fall as volumes return from US Gulf, Libya, Norway
    Reports indicate Saudi Arabia considering reducing or undoing planned OPEC+ output hikes by end of year.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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:
- 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
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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