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December 15, 2020

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DECEMBER 14, 2020
CMA CGM to launch new NC LEVANT EXPRESS standalone service linking North Europe to East Med & Levant MSC enhances connection between Asia & Pacific West Coast NYK cautions against emails spoofing NYK & the NYK Group NYK recognised as one of world's top green businesses Record draught in Rotterdam container shipping Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year announced Coal imports down With proposed MEIS extension, exporters to be given more time for transition to RoDTEP scheme PSA Mumbai welcomes new service (CI6/SIS/CISC2) China to increase supply of containers to stabilise rising logistics cost Crane Worldwide Logistics announces contract logistics growth in Europe, Middle East & Africa Global Customs community reaffirms commitment to facilitate cross-border movement of Covid-19 vaccines Global freight forwarding market seen rebounding Mumbai gets NETC FASTag ready Economy improving swiftly; government has the solutions & roadmap to take India forward by overcoming challenges: PM Modi Indian economy recovering expeditiously Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) First Appellate Authority Sea-Intelligence expands management & adds new Advisory Services to its portfolio

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DECEMBER 15w, 2020
From northern Italy to Sweden in 48 hours Transporting more Christmas Sea-Intelligence expands management team Belgium carrier continues steel transports K Line welcomes newbuild Canaryfly opts for full freighter Vaccine distribution takes off in USA Brexit on the other side of the channel shift2030 campaigns for railfreight North American partners for air freight Trucking lobbyists elect CCO China-EU railway benefits New leadership for Latin America "Curiosity of the Day" Turn Services acquires Bayou Tammaro's new warehouse on stream High hopes in Colombia's coffee triangle

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DECEMBER 14, 2020
Road freight and multimodal services in SE Asia now the shippers' choice Flow of US imports continues to surge - now at twice the rate of exports FTA deals signed so far don't add up to government's 'vision for a global Britain' Port of LA sets up digital-security centre as cyber-crime 'goes corporate' Champ deal sees CargoAi join a few more dots to connect air cargo IT Rising demand drives European road freight capacity up, while rates dip Four feared dead after Shanghai containership collision Supply chain radar: Hit the road, 2020 - and don't you come back no more

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DECEMBER 14, 2020
Russian crab-catching vessels feature Schottel propulsion Ten new Damen designed crab-catching vessels for the Russian crab-catching companies Antey, Merlion and Aqvainvest will be propelled by Schottel propulsion systems. Eight will be built at Russia's Nakhodka shipyard and two J.F. Brennan acquires Specialty Diving Services, Inc. La Crosse, Wis., headquartered J.F. Brennan Company has announces the asset acquisition of New England-based Specialty Diving Services, Inc (SDS). Founded in 1986, SDS is headquartered within a short range of Boston "Dream Ship" will be retrofitted with compact SCR A cruise ship with a starring role in a popular German TV series is to be retrofitted with an ultra compact SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system that will enable it to meet First retrofitted VLGC completes LPG-fueled voyage to Houston Singapore-headquartered BW LPG Limited (OSE: BWLPG.OL) reports that BW Gemini, the world's first Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) to be retrofitted to LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology (see earlier story, has successfully completed Ulstein says more about GLDD rock installation vessel Ulstein Design & Solutions BV has released a few more details about the subsea rock installation vessel that it is designing for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock (see earlier story). It will Maritime asks Washington for $3.5 billion and vaccine priority American maritime and supply chain trade associations and organizations last week sent letters to Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin and Congressional leaders asking for help in coping with the impact of

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DECEMBER 14, 2020
Sanctions-busting tactics escalate as 'scrapped' tanker loads at Venezuela Vessel-tracking data from Lloyd's List Intelligence shows two Iran-linked tankers spoofing locations and disguising identities, confirming anecdotal reports of tankers... Shipping will struggle to evade EU carbon market A new report seeks to debunk the commonly shared idea that if shipping is included in the EU Emissions Trading... Shipping acts together to support seafarers during festive season International Chamber of Shipping says the campaign has seen extra funding given to seafarer welfare organisations. The North American Maritime Ministry... UK ports in flat-pack flap as congestion continues British ports have claimed they are coping with high demand. But with lines now moving some services, a 'perfect storm'... Countries must act now to award seafarers key worker status The secretary-general of The Mission to Seafarers charity calls for an immediate international response to the UN and International Labour... Shippers to review carrier performance There is a wealth of data available on the state of the container shipping market. But little of it focuses... Feeder boxship collision off Shanghai kills three seafarers Among the 16 crew members on Xin Qi Sheng 69, 11 were rescued and five remain missing, according to Shanghai... Daily Briefing Free to read: The 100 most influential people in shipping revealed \| ONE Apus investigation latest \| EU CO2 plans... Between the lines: Carriers reap rewards of extended peak season With freight rates soaring on nearly all trades and ships sailing fuller than ever amid exceptionally strong demand, the major... Saudi tanker blast sparks shipping security concerns BW Group says the Singapore-flagged, 76,580 dwt ship was 'hit by an external source' while discharging early Monday morning. The crew... MISC hit by Petronas stake sale Petronas still holds sway over MISC's stock market performance, even after the shipping line's efforts at diversifying beyond its home... VLGC freight rates reach five-year high There were only 11 VLGCs, out of a global fleet of 302 ships, available to load Middle East LPG at...

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DECEMBER 14, 2020
Asia-US import surge slowing slightly, but spreading to East, Gulf coasts NS shuts ingating at Chicago 63rd Street yard Extended CNY could provide some supply chain respite Supply chain strain unavoidable result of pandemic CMA CGM adds vessels, equipment as demand grows

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DECEMBER 14, 2020
Tanker takes on name of scrapped vessel as Iran-Venezuela trade continues Vale ends use of converted VLOCs as final cargo offloaded Huge profit in the making for asset play with 15-year-old boxship US-listed shipping stocks top broader market for fifth week in flat performance Oldendorff meets new hazardous material rules early using app Eastern Pacific and friends raise over $745,000 by nearly lapping the world twice Al-Nadhairi steps up to unify Oman Shipping and Oman Drydock Vale ends use of converted VLOCs as final cargo offloaded Huge profit in the making for asset play with 15-year-old boxship US-listed shipping stocks top broader market for fifth week in flat performance Oldendorff meets new hazardous material rules early using app Eastern Pacific and friends raise over $745,000 by nearly lapping the world twice Al-Nadhairi steps up to unify Oman Shipping and Oman Drydock HNA shipping arm acquires two capesize bulkers String of older panamaxes change hands in the secondhand market LNG carriers rates rise across all types as vessels vanish from market 'Black swans come in flocks': What Trafigura's shipping chiefs learned in 2020 Cruiseship owner Hurtigruten's systems down after hackers strike Carras poised to sell another capesize bulker Algoma Central cuts interest costs in $487m bank and bond refinancing Trafigura expects a depressed dry cargo freight market in 2021 after 'best year ever' Hyundai Samho nets fresh orders for VLCC newbuilding quartet Westshore Shipbrokers preps share issue amid offshore woes Korea Ocean Business targets 50 ships for leasing venture Mark Williams: 'The long-term challenge remains decarbonisation' SSY shares its socially distanced Christmas carol service online Three dead and five missing as boxship sinks after collision in China Frangou entities escalate sale of legacy boxships Time saved: BW completes VLGC LPG refuelling during cargo loading Bravo Tankers breaks into LNG with new US office Recovery phase: Frontline's Barstad talks up strong VLCC period market Ulrik Andersen: Carbon cuts are 'single largest challenge the shipping industry has ever faced' Carnival Fascination blows past the breakers as old cruiseships find accommodation roles Rajah & Tann named Singapore's top maritime law firm Hafnia tanker suffers explosion and fire off Saudi Red Sea port

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DECEMBER 14, 2020
American Airlines transport its first COVID vaccine shipment (with video) American Airlines is moving a Pfizer vaccine shipment from Chicago to a Caribbean island via Miami. Contingency planning guides Pfizer vaccine distribution flow The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is finally a reality, but it's a carefully orchestrated process among the federal government, the manufacturer, a major health care...

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DECEMBER 14, 2020
OIL FUTURES: Prices climb on vaccine optimism; demand outlooks remain under pressure Crude futures settled higher after a volatile session Dec. 14 as the market balanced optimism surrounding the rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine against freshly dimmed near-term demand outlooks. AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Dec. 14-18 Retail marine fuel spot markets enter the week Dec. 14-18 on a bullish kick while shaking off weak demand, as recent gains in key global energy indicators have propped up values. TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco seeks 30,000 mt fuel oil for Jan 11-12 The last tender seeking 5,000 mt of 180 CST HSFO with maximum 3.5% sulfur, and 24,000 mt of 180 CST grade either 0.5% sulfur or 1.8% sulfur, for delivery in Dec. 27-28 was reissued with a change in volume. TENDER DATA: India's MRPL sells 25,000 mt LSFO for early Jan loading MRPL last sold 25,000 mt of marine fuel with maximum 0.5% sulfur for loading over Dec. 13-15 to Shell, S&P Global Platts reported earlier. TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco reissues tender seeking 30,000 mt fuel oil for end Dec Ceypetco procures fuel oil on behalf of West Coast Power Pvt. Ltd. and other local power companies for power generation. Supply tightness supports spike in bunker prices in some LatAm countries Highest price jump for 0.5%S seen in Cartagena Talk of short avails of VLSFO heard in Ecuador IRAQ DATA: Nov oil output falls 4%, below OPEC+ quota, SOMO says Federal output drops 5% as exports hit by bad weather Kurdish Nov production, exports rise on month Total domestic oil use steady in Nov OPEC report shows room to raise output with allies while keeping oil market balanced OPEC analysts lower 2021 demand forecast But call on OPEC still well above Nov. output Report will inform upcoming OPEC+ talks UK to create framework for commercial power carbon capture projects At least one power CCUS to be supported CCS gas plant readiness rule to be reviewed To consult on system operation governance INDIA DATA: Nov oil products demand rises 0.4% on month to 4.7 mil b/d Demand rises on-month amid mild economic revival Fuel oil demand higher than Jet demand UK to end support for fossil fuels overseas: PM Johnson Major policy shift as taxpayer support to end for fossil fuels China unveils modest increase to 2030 climate targets Pakistan to stop building coal-fired power plants Australia's Fortescue inks hydrogen MOU with Japanese partners Fortescue Metals Group has inked a memorandum of understanding with Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Iwatani Corporation to potentially supply Japan with liquid hydrogen as Australia vies to become a major renewable hydrogen exporter. VIETNAM DATA: Nov refined product imports fall 41% on year Vietnam imported 597,756 mt of oil products in November, a 40.7% year-on-year decline, according to preliminary data released by Vietnam Customs Dec. 14. HONG KONG DATA: Oct fuel oil imports jump to 3.72 mil barrels Imports averaged 3.23 mil barrels/month in Jan-Oct Total imports in Jan-Oct at 32.27 million barrels SINGAPORE DATA: Nov bunker fuel sales up nearly 3% on month to 4.26 mil mt MFO 380 CST sales maintain momentum to hit 995,000 mt Nov LSFO sales rise 4.5% from Oct Explosion at tanker discharging gasoline cargo at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Tanker hit by 'external source' while discharging at Jeddah Limited impact on gasoline due to long supply in Middle East Hafnia confirms explosion, fire on BW Rhine Second tanker explosion in Saudi Arabian waters in less than three weeks Asia residual fuel market - Key market indicators this week Falling demand for 180 CST and 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil from the power sectors in South Asia and the Middle East is weakening sentiment in both markets, but in the case of the 380 CST grade, strong demand from the Singapore bunker market was providing some support. Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S cash differential flips to discount on slower buying activities First discount since Sep 24 Bunker demand weakens amid festive season S Korea's Hyundai Rotem to start production of hydrogen reformers by end Dec South Korea's Hyundai Rotem will start making hydrogen reformers at a plant in Uiwang, south of Seoul, by the end of December, the company said Dec. 14, having completed construction that began in July. INTERVIEW: Freepoint expands Asia LSFO footprint by supplying maiden cargo to Pertamina terminal Sambu terminal received first LSFO cargo from Freepoint in December Terminal expected to ramp up to optimal LSFO utilization in 2021 **Freepoint eying more spot, term LSFO deals in other Asian markets

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

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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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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