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BRIEFS
July 20, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe fell 1.4pc to US$920/TEU, USWC up 4.7pc at $2,794/FEU
  • OOCL cancels raft of Asia-Europe sailings during height of peak season
  • GPA's Savannah now ranks as top port in US for agriculture exports
  • China makes record US corn purchase, also buys tons of soybeans
  • Biggest box ship fate unsure - much capacity chases too little cargo
  • Volvo Buses announces its first Electric Buses into Australia
  • Hamad Port's Container Terminal 2 to be operational by year-end
  • China's autonomous vehicle company WeRide starts driverless testing
  • Accent on China-Europe ecommerce in Cainiao-Volga-Dnepr collaboration
  • Southwest Airlines: Passenger numbers must triple to avoid layoffs
  • Heathrow to close runway for repairs amid passenger traffic decline

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 19, 2020
  • CMA CGM reorganises AS1 service connecting Asia with the Indian Subcontinent
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces new Africa service
  • Impact of Covid-19 on SCI
  • Substantial quantities of cargo expected to be transported to the North-East region using the multimodal route through Bangladesh
  • Brazil tops as destination for Indian exports to Latin America
  • FIEO offers all support to locate untraceable exporters; demands stern action against them
  • Chabahar-Zahedan rail project awaiting resolution of outstanding technical & financial issues
  • US firm to launch self-driving trucks
  • Decrease imports, increase exports is a clear strategy India will follow with support from industry & stakeholders, conference told
  • Forex reserves continue record rise
  • India urges WTO members to end moratorium on Customs duties on e-commerce trade
  • China's imports & exports rise
  • Fernando Alonso joins Renault DP World F1 team

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 17, 2020
  • Carriers continue capacity balancing and reduce rates to attract cargo
  • 'Bullwhip effect' may feature in the post-coronavirus logistics 'new normal'
  • Cathay Pacific issues profit warning in the face of 'a decidedly unclear future'
  • Q2 a 'wild rollercoaster ride' for JB Hunt as operating income takes a dip
  • Flexport claims its data advantage can provide 'opportunity in chaos'
  • Lithium battery-powered scooters - entrepreneurs must play by the rules
  • Brexit borders: a helpful guide for hauliers and traders
  • Supply chain radar: DSV, the Cuban revolution, and hundreds of millions of dollars

Marine Logweb site
JULY 17, 2020
  • Fincantieri Bay lays keel for LNG bunkering barge
    Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding and Polaris New Energy hosted a private ceremonial keel laying last month celebrating the start of construction of an LNG (liquefied natural gas) ATB bunkering barge. The barge will
  • ACBL President and CEO Mark Knoy to retire
    After successfully guiding the company through a prepackaged Chapter 11 restructuring and recapitalization, Mark Knoy is to step down as President and CEO of Jeffersonville, Ind.-headquartered American Commercial Barge Lines Inc. In
  • USACE Memphis District bank grading work continues
    Memphis Engineer District Commander Col. Zachary Miller recently visited Island 68, a project site in Arkansas, where he met with the district's Bank Grading Unit and reviewed progress made at the site
  • U.S. shipbuilding suppliers support moves to strengthen "Buy American" requirements
    The American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) has released a Statement of Policy today defending and supporting the work of House Armed Services Committee (HASC) lawmakers who are working to pass legislation that
  • VIDEO: Two trimarans in "sprint" showcase Austal capabilities
    Austal Australia has released video showing two of its trimaran ferries in a side-by-side "sprint" off the coast of Perth, Western Australia. As the 118 meter Bajamar Express (Austal Hull 394) was
  • CDC extends cruise ship No Sail order
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended its No Sail Order for cruise ships through September 30, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 17, 2020
  • Spotlight on the 40% of seafarers trapped by crewing crisis
    Despite summits, pledges and pleadings, the plight of depressed, anxious and exhausted seafarers remains as crew-change locations remain in short...
  • Crewing costs soar as shipping's spat with airlines leaves seafarers stranded
    The price of flights and quarantine accommodation has increased exorbitantly and added to the delays seafarers are facing
  • BNP Paribas becomes world's largest shipping bank
    The decline in ship finance being provided by western banks 'appears to have run its course', says Petrofin Research
  • First tanker calls at US Gulf export terminal
    Extra pipeline capacity from shale-producing regions to the US Gulf - a major constraint to rising shipments until the coronavirus...
  • The week in charts: New crew-change hub emerges; tanker rates dip
    Efforts made by the Philippines to create a 'green corridor' for crew changes to take place appear to be paying...
  • Rio Tinto sees China demand recovery
    The mining giant expects to ship 324m tonnes-334m tonnes of iron ore this year from its Pilbara operations in Western...
  • Shipping embraces decarbonisation start-ups
    Cargill, DNV GL, Shell and Vale are among companies that have set up 45 partnerships with start-ups after a six-month...
  • Marine insurers factor in coronavirus uncertainty
    Fewer sailings and slow steaming should mean fewer claims, but drill down and the picture is far complicated than that
  • China ports tighten reefer container control amid virus concerns
    Move comes after Chinese customs authority at some domestic ports detected coronavirus on the packaging of frozen white shrimps
  • Yemen tanker spill would be 'four times worse than Exxon Valdez' - UN
    The UN Security Council has been told Safer is deteriorating daily and no effort should be spared to first conduct a...
  • TEN eyes expanding its presence in VLCC sector
    Tsakos Energy Navigation is considering buying very large crude carriers, even without employment lined up in advance
  • Wärtsilä profit drops 51% in second quarter
    The company said it was clear that the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on its 2020 financial performance would be...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Shining a light on digital disruption
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your free weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Crew crisis: China-bound bulk carriers divert to Philippines | Hin Leong owners sell repossessed vessel | Shipping...
  • Sights set on strong leaders as Singapore's maritime sector faces testing times
    The new political leaders covering the maritime remit in Singapore must have the necessary insight and leadership skills for these...
  • LA port expects cargo volume to drop 15% in 2020
    Port reels from the seismic effect of the Sino-US trade dispute and the effects brought about by the coronavirus situation
  • First Gen shortlists LNG storage bidders
    In March 2019, First Gen modified its plans to include an FSRU as a preliminary step to import LNG. The...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 17, 2020
  • Asia-US spot rates hold firm amid more signs of volume recovery
  • Probe continues after collision damages MPV/HL vessel Alanis in Ontario
  • J.B. Hunt cautious on Q3 volumes despite June intermodal surge
  • Correction: No Zim empty container returns at NY-NJ's Croxton yard
  • China flooding disrupts Yangtze River cargo flow
  • E2open dropping data, usage fees for logistics software

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 17, 2020
  • Fifteen seafarers kidnapped off tanker in Gulf of Guinea
  • Capesize spot rates get a lift from the paper market
  • Titan LNG branches into bio fuel with three new bunker barges
  • Delayed US sail ban should not hurt cruise sector: analysts
  • CDB Leasing emerges as buyer of Nisshin Shipping bulker trio
  • Navig8 Chemical refinances quartet in $88m Chinese leaseback deal
  • Lower earnings and asset values to spur product tanker consolidation
  • BW Dry bulker trio sold again after earlier deal failed
  • Profit at Cosco's tanker arm grow sixfold on buoyant VLCC rates
  • Utkilen annual profit grows on back of surging revenue
  • Gunvor says 'brutal' refining margins to dog industry for years
  • Wartsila warns virus and low oil price may raise decarbonisation barriers
  • Rio Tinto iron ore shipments up 20% on first quarter
  • SAM Shipping bulker sold for $4.7m after intense video auction
  • Fratelli Cosulich buys smaller ship from Ocean Tankers' fleet
  • First Gen names FSRU bidders for Philippines terminal
  • Sembcorp Marine full-year losses forecast to increase
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers ties up suezmax newbuildings on three-year charters

American Shipperweb site
JULY 17, 2020
  • Bridge 'critical' to Northwest Seaport terminal operations
    Operational lower level essential to movement of goods and economic recovery.
  • ILWU: Don't blame labor for ports' market share drop
    "Employer groups should not play American ports against one another," says longshore union leader.
  • FreightWaves Flashback 1972: Tropicana employs rail-sea shipping for its citrus exports
    1972: Tropicana is now exporting around 70,000 shipping tons annually with 90% going to Western Europe.
  • Air Canada cargo chief to head freighter operator Amerijet
    Tim Strauss is leaving Air Canada Cargo to lead Miami-based Amerijet.
  • Pilots blame Atlas Air, FAA for 2019 freighter crash
    Blame game: The National Transportation Safety Board says an incompetent co-pilot caused an Atlas Air cargo plane to crash. Contributing factors were an inattentive captain,...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 17, 2020
  • NWE 0.1% gasoil premium hits 10-week low on bleak demand outlook
    The physical premium for CIF northwest Europe 0.1% gasoil cargoes dropped to a 10-week low, as demand in region flatlines due to warm summer temperatures and high end-user stock levels with no improvement expected by sources until after summer.
  • Singapore's residue stocks slip from 3-year high amid emerging buy interests
    Singapore's commercial onshore residue stocks stood at 26.11 million barrels, or 4.11 million mt, as of July 15, down 2.1% from a week earlier when stocks had hit a three-year high, Enterprise Singapore data released on July 16 showed.
  • Asia piracy incidents double in first-half 2020; Abu Sayyaf planning attacks: watchdog
    The same trend was seen across the Singapore Straits, where incidents doubled on the year to 16, and now account for one third of the total incidents in Asia, inter-governmental watchdog ReCAAP said.
  • Singapore front month Marine Fuel 0.5%S contango narrows as buying interest rises
    The front end August/September Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S derivative narrowed to a four-month high of minus $2.25/mt on July 16, Platts data showed, on the back of stronger buying interest.
  • European diesel paper markets reflect tighter supply, better demand
    The diesel market has tightened in Northwest Europe as demand in the region approaches normal levels and a lack of arbitrage opportunities into the region reduces supply.
  • Med 0.1% gasoil premium to NWE rises on lower arrivals, North Africa demand
    Physical and swaps premiums for 0.1% gasoil in the Mediterranean rose relative to their Northwest Europe equivalents July 16, as supply for high sulfur gasoil in the region tightened on lower exports from the Black Sea and demand from North Africa increases.
  • Crude slates shift as European refiners look to mitigate dire margins
    As refining margins stubbornly remain in the doldrums in Europe, oil refineries have tried to adapt to this new normal by becoming more flexible and creative in their baseload crude purchase requirements, traders said.
  • Europe's road traffic recovery starts to slip as second-wave fears mount
    Road traffic levels in most of Europe's biggest economies are easing back from post-lockdown highs amid rising concerns that measures to contain a second wave of coronavirus infections will throw the region's fuel demand recovery into reverse.
  • H1 container throughput at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports drop 11% on year
    Container throughput at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach fell by 11% year on year in the first half of 2020, and could face a sharper decline later this year as the global coronavirus outbreak continues to hamper trade.
  • European HSFO garners more support on OPEC+ cuts
    Analysts are also warning that due to the OPEC+ production cuts dominated by Middle Eastern producers, fuel oil could become scarcer as crudes from the region typically yield a higher percentage of the product.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks down 12% on week to 1.304 mil mt: Insights Global
    Stocks of fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell 12% to 1.304 million mt in the seven days to July 15, according to data from Insights Global, back to levels seen in late March and the beginning of April in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • FEATURE: USGC MR crunch, diesel export interest drive freight out of doldrums
    A gradual tightening of clean tanker tonnage in the first few weeks of July brought US Gulf Coast-loading freight up as much as 108% from 2020 lows observed in June, coinciding with higher USGC ultra low sulfur diesel stocks and increased refinery runs.
  • OIL FUTURES: Prices dip as US coronavirus surge clouds demand outlooks
    Oil futures dipped July 17 as rising coronavirus cases prompted demand growth concerns, and global production is set to climb.
  • Wartsila's H1 orders drop on coronavirus, sulfur spreads
    Finnish marine technology company Wartsila's order intake fell 19% to Eur2.259 billion ($2.578 billion) in the first half of 2020 due to the coronavirus-generated fall in passenger numbers and a collapsing 3.5%-0.5% sulfur fuel oil spread.

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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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