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October 14, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk on track to deliver strong Q3; outlook for Q4 remains positive
  • CMA CGM Group's e-commerce sites fully operational again, two weeks after cyber attack
  • PIL enhances Mozambique Service
  • Swire Projects launched to provide specialist shipping services
  • DGFT permits export of Bangalore Rose & Krishnapuram onions
  • Faceless Assessment - Measures for timely assessment of Bills of Entry and clarification on defacement of physical documents
  • New export opportunity seen for Indian textile industry amid US-China trade war
  • Shrimp exports to the US up
  • APM Terminals boosts standardised container tracking system
  • BIAL offering discounts on landing charges for cargo aircraft
  • Cold storage segment in India projected to see significant growth in coming years
  • Air cargo business recovering with rise in exports, addition of freighter services at major airports
  • ACCD holds 43rd AGM to elect new Managing Committee under Rajan Nijhawan as President
  • All India Passengers Association meets Maharashtra Port Minister to ask for desiltation at Rewas Bunder
  • DHL Express announces price adjustment for 2021

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hybrid locomotives for more efficient transport
  • Dnata upgrades in Singapore and Australia
  • Munich airport extends footprint in Central America
  • CO2-free city deliveries in eleven countries
  • Anne-Marie Jean president of Rhine Europe Terminals
  • New WEC route to Bilbao
  • New CargoLine representative in Benelux
  • Ceva deals in Poland
  • 2,600 wagons to be connected with Nexeed soon
  • New managing director for Interroll Automation
  • Inland navigation protests in Rotterdam
  • Boeing awarded governmental contract
  • High-cube container facility saves space
  • DSV introduces fast China-Europe road freight
  • APM Barcelona introduces new technology
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 12th Latam Cargo route between Brazil and Miami
  • Glencar appoints three operations directors

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • Maersk upgrades profit expectations again, but confirms 2,000 redundancies
  • UK DfT snaps up extra ferry capacity to keep freight 'flowing smoothly' post-Brexit
  • Cargo will be struggling for recognition again in latest Schiphol restructure
  • The age of near-shoring? Too much disruption to supply chains, say shippers
  • Despite peace talks at Port Botany, container congestion remains critical
  • Industrial shipper Manitou to use wind-powered transatlantic ro-ro vessels
  • Atlas Air adds Alibaba to its e-commerce charter credentials
  • Snapshot: Lifting animal spirits at Kuehne + Nagel
  • Supply chain radar: Yet another wonderful dawn with WiseTech, Mainfreight & Kerry
  • On the wires: AP Møller-Mærsk - dinosaur extinction postponed

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • NTSB: Incomplete safety procedures led to barge explosion
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Marine Accident Report detailing its investigation of the Nov. 4, 2019, explosion of barge IB1940, owned by J O Equipment, LLC, in the Illinois
  • VIDEO: New Orleans RTA's newest ferry gets rave reviews from passengers
    The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) reports that one of its two new ferry vessels, RTA2, entering revenue service on Saturday, October 10 at 6AM. RTA2 will serve as the primary
  • Energy efficient dredge features Danfoss drive solution
    Built at Royal IHC's shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the Netherlands, for Belgium's DEME Group, the 7,950-cubic-meter dual-fuel (diesel and LNG) hopper dredge Scheldt River features a Danfoss drive solution designed
  • Carnival says "low likelihood" of data accessed in cyberattack being misused
    Cruise giant Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today released an update on the August 15 cyberattack on parts of its IT systems. "Information Security at Carnival Corporation acted quickly
  • Hermitage Offshore vessels sold in bankruptcy auction
    Scorpio Group controlled Hermitage Offshore Services Ltd. (HOFSQ:OTC), which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on August 11, has announced the winning bidders in the bankruptcy auction of its remaining fleet. It says
  • BIMCO: China opens up 10 ports for foreign crew changes
    BIMCO says that, according to its Shanghai office, seven Chinese governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Transportation (MOT), last week released a notice last week announced that 10 Chinese ports will resume
  • Algoma Central takes delivery of second Equinox 650
    Algoma Central Corporation, St. Catharines, Ontario, has taken delivery of the Algoma Intrepid, its second Equinox 650-foot Class self-unloading dry-bulk carrier. The ship has begun her voyage to Canada from the 3
  • Following cyberattack, CMA CGM seeks extension of FMC filing deadlines
    The Federal Maritime Commission says it is considering a petition filed by CMA CGM, and affiliated companies (American President Lines, LLC, APL Co. Pte. Ltd. and ANL Singapore Pte. Ltd.) requesting temporary
  • Ulstein makes changes in group management roles
    After almost 22 years as CEO of Norway's family-owned Ulstein Group, Gunvor Ulstein has decided to step down from her operational role on November 2 and, with her brother, Tore Ulstein, concentrate

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • DSME wins order for six LNG newbuilds
    DSME will deliver six LNG carriers to unidentified European shipowners by July and December 2023. The client has been reported...
  • UK turns to EU ferry companies for post-Brexit cover
    Ferry operators owned by companies based in France, Denmark, Dubai and Sweden have been signed up by the UK government to...
  • InterManager seeks to clarify virus measures after infections
    InterManager recommends that seafarers should be quarantined for 14 days prior to their coronavirus tests. The suggestion is being discussed...
  • Seadrill slaps down creditor counterproposals
    Company undergoing restructuring of $7.3bn debt burden, and reached interest suspension agreement last month
  • From the News Desk: Trust issues for shipping's digitalisation drive
    Shipping is well aware of the benefits of digitalisation, from the improved safety of crew and vessels to emissions reductions...
  • UK royal pays tribute to shipping sector
    'Maritime is nothing if not resilient. London International Shipping Week 2021 will focus sharply on what should turn out to...
  • Downgraded UK shipping firms face stricter checks to access government relief
    Leading UK shipping names among those in aviation and maritime sectors said to pass additional review to access government-backed loans
  • Hermitage Offshore sells fleet in bankruptcy auction
    Hermitage raised $80m from creditors for its 10 platform supply vessels, while Tidewater subsidiary VTG Ships bid $5.3m for its...
  • Pavilion Energy in pursuit of 'decarbonised' LNG
    One of Singapore's two licensed LNG bunker players has tendered for the supply of potentially carbon-neutral LNG from 2023
  • China reported to have blocked Australian coal
    Dry bulk market participants are expecting rates for capesizes and panamaxes to nosedive following reports that China has unofficially imposed...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: China prepares to restore foreign crew repatriation | IEA does not anticipate rapid drop in oil demand...
  • Maersk cuts 2,000 jobs and raises full-year guidance
    Maersk's restructuring programme will result in the loss of 2,000 jobs, fewer than the number potentially affected. Strong performance in...
  • Cosco agrees terminal consolidation deal in southern China
    The capital boost will help the port consolidate its two large container terminals and add economies of scale benefits, says...
  • US ports boost throughput as global economy rebounds
    The US Commerce Department underlined a significant difference between imports and exports, saying the country posted its largest monthly trade...
  • China Navigation launches project cargo division
    The new projects arm will be based in Singapore, but will have global coverage with representation in Europe and the...
  • IEA does not anticipate rapid drop in oil demand
    The International Energy Agency anticipates that without significant policy changes from governments, global oil demand will not rapidly decline soon...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • Rise in US spot market truckload rates slowing
  • New project cargo player brings ex-Zeamarine executives aboard
  • Air freight market throws quoting into chaos for forwarders
  • Ex-SAL executive joins DSV as director of global sea chartering
  • Maersk boosts '20 earnings guidance again on strong demand

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • P&O Cruises ship to become condo complex off Panama
    Ocean Builders also plans to build Seapods offering at-sea dwelling
  • Jacksonville firefighters sue after injuries in Hoegh Xiamen blaze
    The lawsuit accuses the ship's owner and charterer of failing to maintain fire prevention equipment, leading to an explosion
  • Danaos Corp triples share repurchase programme
    Two stakeholders sell two 'blocs of shares' worth more than $30m
  • Arrested Folk Shipping tanker to be sold at auction in Fujairah
    Vessel is second controlled by UAE owner to be disposed of by National Bank of Fujairah
  • Croatia's first FSRU Golar Viking arrives off the coast
    Converted LNG carrier is due to load first cargo via ship-to-ship transfer in Adriatic Sea
  • Idan Ofer makes US power play in $815m deal
    Shipowner's OPC Energy to buy US clean energy company from private equity firm
  • Ulstein family hands shipyard reins to new CEO Cathrine Marti
    Gunvor Ulstein stepping down after 22 years to focus on longer-term strategy
  • Clarksons Platou takes cautious view of box sector after Maersk hikes forecast
    Analyst Frode Morkedal says profit guidance was not lifted as much as strong spot rates suggested, and 2021 could be weaker than this year for owners in general
  • Global broker Aon urges P&I clubs to soften renewal rate rises
    Broker says wealthy P&I clubs can afford to go easy on members struggling to cope with the financial fallout from the pandemic
  • Seaspan and Capital fix latest boxship buys on long-term charters
    Leading tonnage providers secure rare period charters in hot market
  • Shipping set for boom decade due to under investment in new ships, says Cleaves
    Norwegian investment bank says orders this year set to be fourth-lowest on record
  • GasLog links up with IFC on Sierra Leone LNG-to-power
    Project will use steam turbine gas carrier as an FSU for imports
  • UK hands out more post-Brexit ferry contracts worth $101m
    Move is latest bid to ensure vital supplies make it into the country after transition period ends on 31 December
  • Norway's Tailwind seeks exit from shipowning with final sales
    Norwegian company to complete its exit from shipowning.
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping fights for Tesla ro-ro business
    State-backed carrier wants a piece of the pie as Tesla revises its China strategy
  • Greece makes new stab at privatising historic Niarchos-founded Hellenic Shipyards
    Potential investors have seven weeks to prepare binding bids for what is touted as the biggest graving dock in the Eastern Mediterranean
  • Scandal-hit Hurtigruten could sell hotels as fleet remains idled
    Norwegian shipowner could raise cash from property disposals as most vessels remain idled
  • Modec wraps up $969m funding deal for Brazil FPSO
    Banks combine to back long-term chartering deal with Petrobras for Brazilian offshore project
  • Probe begins after engine room fire on product tanker
    Argentinean navy assisted in bringing incident under control on Di Giunta E
  • DSME signs $1.7bn order for sextet of LNG newbuildings for Russia's Arctic gas exports
    Price per vessel is over $50m cheaper than previous Arc7 ice class newbuildings
  • Chinese salvor promises Wakashio wreck removal by Christmas
    Chinese state-backed outfit has said it thinks it can move the wreck by Christmas
  • China eases crew change restrictions by opening up 10 ports
    Bimco gives shipowners advice on how to comply with new rules
  • Adnoc reportedly pays top dollar for former Ugland ultramax bulker
    Brokers say a firm reported price reflects the premium buyers are willing to pay for vessels from Japanese-run yards
  • Shipowners' groups welcome Sea Cargo Charter without full endorsement
    Bimco and the ICS are worried about bureaucracy and distorted CO2 reduction targets
  • Maersk to axe 2,000 staff as profit outlook improves
    Giant Danish shipowner continues reorganisation as third quarter result set to be solid
  • Asian dry bulk markets in disarray as China shuns Australian coal
    Confusion as China reportedly calls an unofficial halt to Australian coal imports
  • Seadrill reveals attempt to 'cleanse' finances in talks with noteholders
    Project Paratus consists of proposals and counter-proposals as drillship company tries to restructure debt mountain
  • ADS Crude Carriers down to last ship as VLCC sales spree goes on
    Norwegian owner offloads ADS Serenade for same price it sold sistership last month
  • Alexander Saverys: CMB harnesses hydrogen in the battle against black swans
    The Belgian shipowner has become a leading advocate of the alternative fuel to tackle decarbonisation
  • Mystic Invest eyes UK and German markets as it buys ex-CMV cruiseship at auction
    First of five CMV cruiseship put up for auction finds trading buyer
  • Vale looks to cut shipping costs with new China port venture
    Brazilian mining giant says project will allow it to secure total port capacity of 40 mtpa in Shulanghu
  • China Navigation moves into heavy-lift project cargo sector
    China Navigation Co launches a new specialist project shipping division targeting the energy, resource & infrastructure sectors
  • West Africa Gas returns to Hyundai Mipo for newbuildings
    LPG newbuilding order doubles fleet to four by 2022
  • India looks to north America to replace Venezuelan and Middle East barrels

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • New A321 converted freighter passes first test flight in US
    The A321 has a lot of potential in the air cargo market because of its efficiency and payload. Companies are beginning to convert passenger planes...
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO cautious despite high demand, rates
    "If you go back a couple of months, nobody would have expected that demand would be as strong today as it is right now," says...
  • Delta reports $9B drop in Q3 revenue
    Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) reported quarterly losses of $3.30 per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3 by 10%. This is a 242%...
  • Alibaba taps Atlas Air for parcel airlift to South America
    Alibaba is taking on Amazon around the world. Its latest move is in South America, with a new dedicated air service to speed up shipments.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • Asian gasoil crack overtakes gasoline after 4-week flip as supply balance tilts
    Second consecutive session to see gasoil swap crack higher than gasoline swap crack.
  • Delfin Midstream newbuild FLNG able to support LNG bunker demand in US Gulf
    Newbuild FLNG vessel design to have nameplate capacity of 3.5 million mt/per year: Delfin.
  • China Oct LSFO imports from Singapore drop amid healthy supply, low bunker prices
    High import costs a deterrent for Chinese buyers in terms of importing from Singapore.
  • NYMEX WTI rebounds back above $40/b on China, IEA news
    UK enacting tougher restrictions as coronavirus cases again rise, overall European demand continues to show signs of weakening.

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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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