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October 15, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE sets world record for number of full containers loaded on a single vessel
  • DGTR initiates probe into dumping of hydrofluorocarbon blends & decor paper from China
  • Export of rice, spices, essential oils to the US on the upswing
  • Implementation of Faceless Assessment
  • Antwerp port container volume surpasses 1 million TEU for the first time since April
  • IPA becomes latest member of International Port Community Systems Association
  • Cargo Consolidators India bridges the digital & physical world; launches WhatsApp chatbot services
  • Indian economy to bounce back with 8.8 pc growth rate in 2021, surpassing China's 8.2 pc, says IMF
  • South Africa remains a hotspot for cargo crime, says report

International Transport Journalweb site
  • CD Cargo founds rail carrier in Hungary
  • Fast lane between Casablanca and La Spezia
  • Fresh risk assessment for South Africa
  • More investments in Guayaquil Port Contecon
  • European general cargo network remains true to chauffeur
  • Rail infrastructure upgrade in two US ports
  • First anniversary of UAE B2C delivery platform
  • Duisport's Q3/2020 comes out strongly
  • Award for HQ building in Tilburg
  • Obert to drive change in Rhenus management board
  • New train to boost China - Vietnam trade
  • 100 years of US international air mail service
  • Antwerp's container flows on track
  • Honours for South Carolina Ports Authority board chair
  • Togo on the way to a modern transport hub
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Partners to fly parcels from Asia to South America
  • Britannia Bureau settles in London Gateway

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • 'End the blame game' and let's finally work together on Brexit, logistics tells MPs
  • 'Risk to supply chains from climate disruption a bigger issue than Covid-19'
  • Ocean carriers on a high and 'surfing a wave' of profitability
  • Maersk's first airfreight shipment takes off from Thailand
  • Cost of trading in Northern Ireland will soar, but shelves will be stocked
  • Comment: Why gender diversity really matters in logistics
  • Market Insight: DSV Panalpina - dull replaces sexy. Any risk-takers out there?

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • Aaron Degodny joins Tidewater Transportation and Terminals leadership team
    Vancouver, Wash., based Tidewater Transportation and Terminals, the largest barge transportation and terminal network on the Columbia-Snake River system, recently added Aaron Degodny as its new Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "Aaron
  • Australia's Global Energy Ventures takes wraps off compressed hydrogen vessel concept
    Australia last year unveiled a National Hydrogen Strategy that includes the establishment of "Hydrogen Hubs" for production and export to the country's major energy trading partners across the Asia Pacific region. To
  • Two KNOT shuttle tankers will feature ABB electric solutions
    Two 124,000 dwt LNG-fueled shuttle tankers on order at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) will feature battery technology and a wide scope of ABB's electric solutions,
  • FERRIES 2020 topics will include a focus on women in the passenger vessel industry
    Kasey Eckstein, director of business development for Atlas Marine Services, will be among the speakers at Marine Log's upcoming virtual FERRIES 2020 event being held November 9 and 10. In addition to
  • New Vigor-built Los Angeles pilot boats feature Mackay electronics packages
    The Los Angeles Pilot Service recently took delivery of two customized 56-foot Camarc design pilot boats built by Vigor at its Vancouver, Wash., facility. Named the Angels Pilot and Angels Navigator, the
  • Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding delivers 740-foot self-unloading barge
    VanEnkevort Tug & Barge has taken delivery of a new self-unloading barge from Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Named Michigan Trader, the barge measures 740 feet in length, 78 feet in

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • Keeping the world moving amid an ongoing pandemic
    At ONE, we like to think of ourselves as movers of life. We connect people and businesses with commodities and...
  • Regional regulations gain ground at Global Maritime Forum
    In an unusual declaration of support for regional decarbonisation measures, Maersk Tankers has revealed that some within shipping want the...
  • Maritime law expert David Wareing retires after 45-year career
    'It hasn't been a tea party every day. But if you've found a firm where the culture suits you and...
  • Maritime leaders see pandemic as springboard for change
    The ICS leadership webinar identified progress made during the pandemic as a platform for change. In spite of many short...
  • Fractured regulatory framework fears raised
    As shipping emerges from the crisis brought on by the pandemic, it faces a splintering of the established frameworks for...
  • Weekly briefing: Freight rates warning; oil industry demand optimism
    Better than expected volumes and freight rates helped deliver a strong third quarter of the year for Maersk and other...
  • Chinese demand props up dry bulk markets
    Company's chief executive Mats Berglund says any investments should be directed towards secondhand ships rather than the newbuilding market, so...
  • Between the Lines: Carriers ramp up transpacific capacity despite Golden Week
    Carriers serving the transpacific trade have pulled the plug on planned blanked sailings amid a demand surge and encouragement from...
  • Study examines use of hydrogen fuel cells to power containerships
    A new study concludes that container vessels operating in the Pacific Ocean between the US and Asia would only require...
  • Norden sells product tanker after storage boom
    Norden bought the 2011-built product tanker expecting a strong 2020, but the floating storage boom meant the upturn was shorter...
  • Health crisis spurring impetus for digitalisation
    Sea-based internet connectivity lags land-based broadband connections, while mindsets in the industry are also behind their counterparts in terms of...
  • Norway's Fjord Line axes more jobs as chief exits
    Fjord Line said low demand had forced another round of layoffs after it cut 200 jobs in September. Arne Roland...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: InterManager seeks to clarify virus measures after infections | Downgraded UK shipping firms face stricter checks to...
  • Japan targets ammonia in green power generation switch
    Reducing CO2 emissions from thermal power generation is essential to realising a low-carbon society, according to Japan's largest energy producer...
  • A2Z Drone Delivery starts new system to lower ship payloads
    The modular add-on system or a ready-to-fly platform, RDS1 is designed for payloads up to 2kg which could be delivered...
  • ICTSI invests $18m to boost Ecuador port neopanamax capacity
    ICTSI unit Contecon Guayaquil SA created the first port in Ecuador capable of handling neopanamax vessels in 2019, following the...
  • Qatar Petroleum books capacity at UK's Grain LNG terminal
    Grain LNG, which is capable of meeting 25% of the UK's natural gas requirements, is ready to embark on its...
  • Maersk moves ahead with Damco integration
    The world's largest container shipping company said the deal 'marks a concrete development' after the integration of Damco's Air and...
  • US east coast throughput rises on improved global trade
    Yi Xiaozhun, deputy director of the World Trade Organization, warns that 'a descent into protectionism' in the aftermath of the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • Matson makes second weekly premium China service permanent
  • US truck rates to settle in 2021: Transplace
  • New software platform debuts to manage oversized e-commerce returns
  • E2open going back to public markets after SPAC deal
  • Digitalization: Understanding the Role of Data Management
  • Indian shippers face cargo surcharges amid mounting delays, rollovers

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • Carbon levy, crew charter and diversity dominate Global Maritime Forum
    Maersk Tankers chief executive Christian Ingerslev says regional carbon taxes are not necessarily bad
  • Covid-19's impact on shipping not as lethal as other industries, financiers say
    Small orderbook has helped sector prove resilience in the face of pandemic, and could draw investor notice
  • Oil demand peak not worrying product tanker owners
    Short-term or long-term, a panel of product tanker owners are confident the sector can be strong
  • Burden of green shipping 'always down' to shipowners
    Grindrod chief executive Martyn Wade wryfully suggests banning all vessels
  • Bouchard Transportation details descent into bankruptcy
    The company looked to move ships and its corporate aeroplane as its financial issues mounted
  • What's the point in being public? Not much at today's weak share prices
    The largest listed owner of bulkers admits a point that's been on many minds throughout 2020
  • Handysize and supramax earnings rise as capesize rates continue to fall
    Handysize rates are now at the highest level in almost a year
  • Second wave seen cramping liner boom, says ONE's Jeremy Nixon
    ONE chief executive Jeremy Nixon warns of port bottlenecks but trade experts says positive patterns are beginning to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic
  • Second wave seen cramping liner boom but it could have trade benefits
    ONE chief executive Jeremy Nixon warns of port bottlenecks but trade experts says positive patterns are beginning to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic
  • Hygo signs new deal with Brazil gas buyer to underpin terminal
    Golar LNG joint venture moves to shore up planned FSRU-based Barcarena facility after Norsk Hydro exit
  • Iliopoulos strikes again with another Carnival cruiseship buy
    Seajets owner buys fourth cruiseship in move many market watchers believe is part of a larger asset play
  • Zenith Capital buys into Mjolner Shipping's cargo finance unit
    US merchant bank strengthens partnership started in 2017 with tanker fund
  • Pacific Basin Shipping tells banks 'please help us' in keeping bulker supply low
    A recovery in minor-bulk loadings have aided the dry market and boosted Pacific Basin's vessel earnings
  • Cash set to flow into Odfjell as newbuilding burden lifts
    Clarksons Platou believes owner well placed to capitalise on freedom from yard payments
  • 'No one should be left behind', says Greek minister on emissions cutting policy
    Including shipping in a European emissions trading system threatens global supply chains and recovery of vulnerable islands, argues Plakiotakis
  • Flat stock reaction disappoints analysts after Maersk hikes forecast
    Expected boost to share price fails to materialise following big gains already this year
  • International Tanker Management welcomes new managing director in further V.Group reshuffle
    Chris Kirton has jointed the Dubai-based, tanker-focused shipmanager from Norstar
  • CMA CGM aims to ease debt pressure with $616m bond sale
    French line now benefiting from the Covid-19 delays that scuppered a refinancing back in March
  • US election important to some, but a Mickey Mouse game for public shipowners
    Long-suffering listings unlikely to find relief based on outcome of presidential and congressional races, most analysts project
  • Shipping policy nearly non-existent for Trump and Biden as election day nears
    Both candidates say they are staunch supporters of the Jones Act
  • US election important to some, but a Mickey Mouse game for shipping's public shipowners
    Long-suffering listings unlikely to find relief based on outcome of presidential and congressional races, most analysts project
  • Buyers emerge in sales of Gleamray and Norden panamax bulkers
    One of the panamaxes sold by Gleamray Maritime is to be renamed after a famous country singer
  • Norden confirms selling MR product tanker in asset play move
    Danish company has sold the 2011-built Nord Andes after buying the vessel just 10 months ago
  • Avenir LNG takes delivery of first small-scale newbuilding
    Dual purpose bunkering and supply vessel heads to Malaysia to start three-year charter with Petronas
  • CMA CGM's new LNG-fuelled giant claims cargo record
    French owner's vessel sets new benchmark by loading 20,723 containers
  • Shipping can find its place in the sun by ditching shadier practices
    When the industry puts itself on a more responsible footing, it will find it easier to be taken seriously in the corridors of power
  • Fjord Line replaces boss as another 140 jobs cut
    Rickard Ternblom departs on friendly terms as ropax owner tries to deal with coronavirus effects
  • Zim buys back debt and edges closer towards potential IPO
    Liner operator takes advantage of market rally to snap up its bonds
  • 'Early mover': GEV reveals design for compressed hydrogen carrier
    Australian company using its compressed natural gas expertise to develop new vessel for renewable fuel exports
  • Eddie Steamship buys bargain capesizes for Shandong charter
    Taiwan's CC Hsu has picked up two veteran ships for charter to his joint venture with Chinese state-controlled Shandong Shipping
  • Sentiment on the rise as LNG carrier spot rates climb
    But jury remains out as to whether modern ships will hit six-figure levels during normally buoyant season
  • Eleanor Midwinter: Tough times make the best teacher
    A difficult decade has shown that collaboration is key to making shipping greener and more profitable
  • First of Oldendorff transloaders bound for Vietnam hits the water

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • Port of LA files best September despite lagging exports
    "Regardless of who wins the upcoming elections, our country is in desperate need of a cohesive export plan as well as an infrastructure program and...
  • 50% jump in cargo revenue helps United Airlines slow Q3 cash burn
    United Airlines lost more than $2 billion in the third quarter, but the cargo division did its part to stabilize finances.
  • ATSG enjoys banner year leasing 767 converted freighters
    UPS is one of nine companies that have leased lots of freighters from Air Transport Services Group this year. Find out who else is leasing...
  • Trump vs. Biden: How the winner could affect ocean shipping
    A "blue sweep" win for Democrats could be good for container ships, bad for tankers.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2020
  • Bunkering resumes at Hong Kong post tropical cyclone Nangka
    Market sources said the typhoon has had little impact on the market as demand remains depressed .
  • China's Zhoushan port supplies 3.26 mil mt bonded bunker fuels over Jan-Sep, up 18% on year
    Association attributed increase in volume to price competitiveness compared to the Asia's key bunkering port of Singapore since late-August.
  • Uruguayan measure allowing imports of bunker fuel moves through Congress
    Measure is part of national budget being discussed by Uruguay's parliament this week.
  • Crude tests six-week highs as fundamental outlooks tighten
    Refined product futures traced crude higher, but growing risks of resurgent coronavirus pandemic weighed on crack spreads.
  • 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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