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September 18, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
  • Govt taking steps to make Indian shipping industry more attractive & competitive: Minister
  • MANSA elects Executive Committee for 2020-22
  • Commerce Ministry revokes ban on exports of medical equipment
  • India exported 1,03,071 tonnes of activated carbon made from coconut shell in 2019-20
  • US restrictions on textile import from Xinjiang seen auguring well for Indian exporters
  • SAROD-Ports dispute resolution mechanism a positive for the Indian ports sector: ICRA
  • Southern Railway division achieves new landmark by transporting MOP
  • Building confidence crucial to ensure that economies recover & adapt, says economic outlook
  • India & UK to negotiate FTA shortly: Goyal
  • Agile supply chain, supported by robust storage infrastructure, is vital in post Covid era
  • Fugro again awarded 3-year ONGC contract for integrated survey services

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Brands and masks
  • Swiss intermodal operator adds capacity
  • Reconnecting Morocco and the UAE
  • VD Group H1/2020 revenues up 40%
  • 56% of ports back to pre-pandemic levels
  • New shuttle connects Norway and Sweden
  • Bolloré picks MD for Benin/Niger cluster
  • Transporeon takes over Controlpay
  • First ATR 72-600F takes flight
  • Three locomotives for Finland
  • More equipment for Caucedo terminal
  • CP and Maersk to build a hub in Vancouver
  • Raja strengthens sales team
  • Sennder acquires Uber Freight operations in Europe
  • Rail logistics as driving force
  • Albacore and Danica team up in the Baltics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Air Partner opens office in Johannesburg
  • Scheduling more charters from Italy to the USA

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
  • FMC fires 'collusion' warning shot across the bows of transpacific carriers
  • New air cargo capacity crunch fears drive Flexport and 3PLs toward freighters
  • 'The shambles that is Felixstowe port is costing everyone time and money'
  • Importers 'close to breaking point' as tension rises at Sydney's Port Botany
  • Seko Logistics and Air-City push into US postal services - and undercut USPS
  • US passenger carrier Eastern Airlines eyes cargo options and a freighter fleet
  • Hutchison pays 'Failing' Grayling £100,000 for seven hours' work a week

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
  • Secretary of Defense says more about plans for future Navy
    For months now there have been indications that a major rethink of the Navy's future fleet priorities has been underway - and that it could have far reaching implications for shipbuilders. Yesterday
  • Schottel to open new service center in Russia
    Propulsion specialist Schottel, Spay, Germany, reports that its board has approved the acquisition of a 3,000-square-meter site in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It will be used to build a new service center for
  • ABS to class four 98,000-cubic-meter Very Large Ethane Carriers
    Four new 98,000-cubic-meter Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) ordered by China's Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical (STL) are to be built to ABS class. The ethane-fueled VLECs are part of a Phase-2 order from
  • NTSB opens public docket on fatal Conception dive boat fire
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) opened the public case docket Wednesday as part of its ongoing investigation of the fatal, September 2, 2019, fire aboard the dive boat Conception off Santa
  • VIDEO: Damen Galati launches aggregates dredge for Hansen
    Damen Shipyards Group's Galati, Romania, shipyard has launched a Marine Aggregate Dredge (MAD) 3500 at its Galati yard in Romania. Damen is building the MAD for U.K.-based Hanson Marine. The company will
  • European Parliament votes to include shipping in Emissions Trading System
    The European Parliament has voted to include CO2 emissions from the shipping sector in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). The Parliament also wants to see an Ocean Fund set up to
  • Corvus picked to supply battery systems for Amsterdam's new all-electric ferries
    Holland Ship Electric has selected Corvus Energy to supply lithium ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) for the five new all-electric ferries being built by Holland Shipyard Group for Amsterdam's municipal public

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
  • Refinery profits for transport fuels at 16-year low
    Much-anticipated fresh lockdowns on key global economies will further depress the market for global diesel and gasoil exports. Shipments of...
  • Eastern Pacific's ship revamp shows future of crew welfare
    Eastern Pacific Shipping has taken delivery of the first of its box newbuilds boasting modern, colourful crew quarters, gyms and...
  • Dual fuel hydrogen-powered engine revealed
    The shipping company and the engine provider have been developing the new product for the past three years. Running hydrogen...
  • Offshore energy premium volumes still falling but prices set to harden
    Premiums in the offshore energy insurance sector are still falling, and expected to shrink further as the line feels a...
  • Managing maritime risk: Sanctions compliance and detection
    Lloyd's List and industry experts discuss the updated US Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions guidance and how any organisation...
  • Gabon de-flags more Iran-linked tankers
    Tankers form part of 'flag-hopping' subterfuge fleet of some 120 ships identified by Lloyd's List using sanctions-evading strategies to keep...
  • Tanker sector flags 'serious consequences' of EU's emission plan
    Ships engaged in long voyages would be hit disproportionately hard, says Intertanko
  • Service differentiation could ease rates pressure
    Transpacific rate records have been driven by 'genuine surge in demand' as capacity increased
  • Hutchison Ports names ex-UK transport secretary Grayling as adviser
    Grayling will earn £100,000 as a strategic adviser to Hutchison Ports Europe, which operates the UK's largest container port Felixstowe...
  • Communication is key to resolving crew crisis
    Shipping has been working to get thousands of seafarers home not because of a legal obligation but because it is...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: EU's carbon market plan for shipping faces industry backlash| Decarbonisation needs global rules, says Greek shipping minister...
  • Sri Lanka seeks damages from New Diamond owner
    The Sri Lankan Attorney General's office believes there are sufficient grounds to bring charges against the master of New Diamond...
  • Diana sells 14-year-old panamax
    The US-listed bulk carrier owner has been clearing out middle-aged and older panamaxes from its fleet, having divested six vessels...
  • Ports spared as Hurricane Sally batters US Gulf coast
    The US National Hurricane Centre said the centre of Sally will move across southeastern Alabama on Wednesday night, over central...
  • DP World agrees partnership to develop Israeli ports
    DP World and Israeli group DoverTower want to explore the idea of developing Israeli ports and free zones. There is...
  • New expert witness group seeks to deepen pool in Singapore
    The Asia Pacific Institute of Experts is a Singapore-based registered society. It wants to spearhead the development of professional expertise...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
  • FMC tells trans-Pac carriers it's monitoring blankings, 'revenue trends'
  • Pyle's Hagerstown IDC sets stage for Virginia expansion
  • A&R Logistics opens SC resin packaging plant ahead of schedule
  • JOC Uncharted: Small shippers flocking to freight marketplaces during COVID-19
  • US SE ports see uneven volume rebound in August
  • DOT funds to boost upgrades at Charleston, Everett
  • Mundra congestion compounds India's lingering COVID-19 woes
  • Convoy seeks to reshape annual truckload bid process

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
  • Hygo management trio in line for $66m value in IPO bonuses
  • Too much tonnage and brief VLCC rally holding suezmaxes down
  • Floating storage talks likely 'much ado about nothing'
  • Kristin Holth joins GasLog as first female director
  • Saverys targets 'hydrogen future' with launch of dual-fuel engines
  • SFL Corp could be affected by Seadrill's forbearance period
  • Creditors cash out of Solstad after taking 97%-plus haircut
  • Hygo Energy Transition looks to raise up to $558m in US IPO
  • 'Near-perfect' window: Trafigura re-enters bond fray with $400m deal
  • K Line Offshore reports best result since 2014
  • Grayling lands $129,000 ports advisory job a year after ferry fiasco
  • Non-Iranian tankers have quit Venezuelan gasoline trade, US says
  • Jens Martin Jensen takes on CEO role at Athenian Holdings
  • Sri Lanka lines up charges against New Diamond's Greek master
  • Loan buyer looks to seize Turkish-owned tanker with $124m claim

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
  • Cargo safely secured? Check
    Campaign to end cargo-related accidents continues with flow of information in multiple languages.
  • Red-hot ocean rates could spark government intervention
    China could decide enough is enough if trans-Pacific rates rise too high.
  • How automation can transform the logistics of shipping perishable goods (with video)
    Automated freight forwarding can transform the international shipment of perishable goods by bringing efficiency and transparency, Transship CEO says at American Shipper's Global Trade Tech...
  • COVID-19's opportunity for global supply chains (with video)
    Rosenthal predicts Internet-based distribution to jump as high as 50%.
  • COVID will have lasting effects on employment litigation (with video)
    The pandemic is forcing companies to innovate and adapt to laws and regulations to protect employees, attorney Gerald Maatman Jr. says during the American Shipper...
  • China imports soar, up almost 90% year-over-year (with video)
    "China and tariffs: Why COVID has actually increased cargo yields" was the topic of a virtual fireside chat at the American Shipper Global Trade Tech...
  • Ryder CTO looking for next great technology (with video)
    Ryder System's chief technology officer tells American Shipper's Global Trade Tech Summit that the time is right to explore future supply chain technologies.
  • Data and IoT behind venture capital in the supply chain (with video)
    Technology and an abundance of data have brought more venture capital investors to the supply chain industry.
  • COVID-19 should spur discussions about visibility, execution platforms - Blume Global CEO (with video)
    The unprecedented supply and demand shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to a focus on resilience, the development of regional supply chains, and...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
  • More than 30% of US Gulf offshore oil still offline after Hurricane Sally
    More than 30% of US Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and 25% of natural gas output remained offline Sept. 17 after Hurricane Sally made landfall the day prior, according to the US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.
  • INTERVIEW: Iraq aims to boost refining capacity by a third by Q1 2022: deputy minister
    Iraq is forging ahead with plans to boost its refining capacity by about a third by the first quarter of 2022 to reduce its dependence on imported gasoline and gas oil, deputy oil minister Hamed al-Zobai has said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil climbs as market eyes tightened OPEC+ compliance
    Oil prices settled higher Sept. 17 as the market eyed a tightened supply picture after Saudi Arabia pressured OPEC+ compliance laggards to reduce output.
  • Singapore 10ppm gasoil-Fujairah Marine Fuel 0.5%S spread at 5-month low on firm demand, low stocks
    The physical spread between FOB Singapore 10 ppm gasoil assessments and the FOB Fujairah Marine Fuel 0.5%S assessments has narrowed to its lowest in five months at $25.87/mt on Sept. 16, Platts data showed, on tight supply and a recovery in bunker fuel demand in the Middle East.
  • Singapore gasoil crack swap slumps to 4-month low on clouded outlook
    The front-month Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil swap spread against the Dubai crude swap fell to a four-month low at the Asian close on Sept. 16, as the demand readings for regional gasoil consumption patterns remained poor.
  • NWE gasoil, ULSD cracks at multi-year lows point to refinery run cuts
    Northwest European cracking margins for 0.1% gasoil and ultra low sulfur diesel have hit long-term lows, which has led to expectations that refineries across Europe will start cutting runs, sources said.
  • South Korean S-Oil sells LSFO after RFCC shuts: sources
    South Korean refiner S-Oil has sold 50,000-80,000 mt of low sulfur fuel oil cargo to a major oil company for mid-September loading, after the refiner shut its 76,200 b/d residue fluid catalytic cracker earlier September, market sources said Sept. 17.
  • Tight supply lifts Japan marine fuel 0.5%S differential to 5-month high
    Tight supply for marine fuel 0.5%S deliverable at Tokyo Bay has pushed its differential against benchmark FOB Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil cargo assessments to a five-month high of $13.88/mt on Sept. 16, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Methanol may be gaining traction as alternative shipping fuel; in competition with LNG
    Producers hope methanol will carve out a sizable niche in the marine fuels market, assuming the International Maritime Organization in November formally approves its use.
  • DIRTY TANKER QUARTERLY: Americas Q4 freight growth limited by crude demand concerns
    Muted dirty tanker demand heading into the fourth quarter of 2020 is expected to limit typical seasonal freight growth seen in Q4 of past years as oversupply from both the crude and tonnage perspectives, as well as an uncertain demand environment amid the coronavirus outbreak, continue to hold rates at yearly lows.
  • S Korea high sulfur bunker fuel premiums plunge to 2-year low on muted demand
    The South Korea delivered 380 CST high sulfur bunker fuel premium to Mean of Platts Singapore high sulfur fuel oil cargo assessments plunged 66% or $40.09/mt week on week to a two-year low of $21.05/mt on Sept. 17, S&P Global Platts data showed, amid a slowdown in demand and rise in supply.
  • INTERVIEW: Oil crisis has created new market dynamics, says Euronav CEO
    The coronavirus pandemic has led to a shift in the tanker sector's supply-and-demand dynamics, with the floating storage bonanza that caused freight rates to spike higher set to provide three bumper quarters in 2020, according to Hugo De Stoop, CEO of Euronav, one of the largest global tanker operators.
  • APPEC: Bunker industry's smooth transition to IMO 2020 paves way for decarbonization
    The global bunker industry's smooth transition into the low-sulfur era mandated by the International Maritime Organization has sent a strong signal to the sector it can achieve its next goal of decarbonization equally free of hurdles, industry sources said.
  • TRADER NOTE: Monjasa announces new bunker traders
    Bunker supplier and trader Monjasa Sept. 17 announced 10 new trainee traders across different offices.
  • LNG tanker queues develop on USGC as exporters ramp up production
    LNG tanker queues have begun to form on the US Gulf Coast this week, as three of the US'major export facilities began ramping up production on improved export economics.
  • Decarbonization a top priority for shipping in Singapore: transport minister
    Singapore remains committed to decarbonizing the transport sector including the maritime industry, with the development of sustainable port infrastructure at Tuas Port heralding another step in this direction, Minister for Transport Singapore, Ong Ye Kung, said on Sept. 17.
  • 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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