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BRIEFS
August 21, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • Atit Mahajan takes charge as Managing Director of CMA CGM India
  • Maritime industry's transition to IMO sulphur regulation was not all smooth sailing, shows survey
  • Mauritius oil spill puts spotlight on ship pollution
  • US suspends agreement on shipping tax exemptions with Hong Kong
  • India may export 1-1.5 million bales of cotton to Bangladesh
  • Reducing import duty on tea seen detrimental to the interest of growers, workers
  • Steel imports up 10 pc in July
  • Streamlining of UQCs in Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills
  • Development of innovative digital platform being facilitated by Port of Antwerp
  • DP World announces resilient financial results for H1
  • India's GDP to grow 9 pc in 3 years if it removes frictions exposed by Covid-19 crisis: PwC
  • World merchandise trade saw steep fall in Q2 but partial uptick seen in Q3, says barometer
  • Ministry of Shipping signs MoU for skill development in maritime sector

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Austrian fibres en route to China by train
  • NFI acquires CAI Logistics
  • Stacey J. Brown joins DB Schenker Americas
  • Indian Railways introduces drone-based surveillance
  • ZIM passes threshold
  • Saudia Cargo returns to Shanghai in force
  • Lufthansa Cargo's pharma facilities in Munich and Chicago
  • Ocean Technologies Group appoints CFO
  • Swissterminal targets Comco
  • Astre launches new wines and spirits service
  • US railway honours safety performance
  • Windy summer season around the Baltic Sea
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • DFI builds on plot of former power plant
  • Pacific seafood shipments shifted to rail
  • Freighter version of largest Cessna begins tests

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • No respite for parcel shippers as FedEx and USPS unveil more surcharges
  • New mega-containership arrivals risk upsetting the balance on box trades
  • Zim joins fleet of carriers reporting proftable Q2 despite declining volumes
  • Equipment shortages in China a new blow to shippers
  • DP World's 'resilient' results support diversification strategy
  • Supply chain radar: FedEx, UPS know their trade but what next after Amazon?

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • Great Lakes Dredge books contracts worth $117.8 million
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) today reported the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $117.8 million. The awarded work includes: Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Head
  • Washington State project aims to speed up development of fast foil ferry
    A consortium of Washington State players in the blue economy has launched a Joint Innovation Project to speed the design of a fast foil ferry, an innovation that promises a leap forward
  • Tanker reportedly hijacked off Somalia
    Maritime security specialist Dryad Global says that reporting suggests that the Panama-flagged chemical vessel Aegean II IMO: 9016911 has been hijacked off the Horn of Africa. If true, this would be the
  • Seaway pilots take delivery of Gladding-Hearn pilot launch
    Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass,, has delivered a Chesapeake class pilot boat to the Saint Lawrence Seaway Pilots Association in Cape Vincent, N.Y. The Seaway pilots navigate ships in and out
  • Mackay Marine preps for sea trials of Canada's third OFSV
    Canada's third Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV), the future CCGS John Cabot, recently launched by Seaspan's Vancouver shipyard, features a broad array of electronics integrated by Thales Canada, whose team includes Mackay
  • Delivery of E-Motion river cruise ship delayed
    Germany's A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH reports that delivery of its innovative new E-Motion river cruise vessel, originally planned for May 2021, has been postponed until March 2022 as a result of disruption to
  • Ocean Technologies Group names Maarten Van Gool CFO
    Experienced technology executive Maarten Van Gool has joined Ocean Technologies Group, as Chief Financial Officer. Van Gool's experience in technology businesses spans three decades with blue-chip organizations building strong fiduciary controls and
  • Norway expels Russian in DNV GL employee spy case
    Norway's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday expelled a Russian diplomat linked to a case in which an employee of DNV GL was taken into custody by PST, the Norwegian security agency, on August

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • Malta urged to resolve stuck Maersk tanker with 27 rescued migrants
    Maersk Tankers has requested the Danish, Maltese and Tunisian governments to quickly find a resolution and disembark 27 migrants stuck...
  • Iran-UAE vessel seizures likely a 'local dispute', security observers caution
    Iran seized a UAE vessel on Monday after UAE coast guards shot dead two Iranian fishermen. Security sources said the...
  • Höegh LNG seeks long-term FSRU contract coverage
    Höegh LNG says it is looking at long-term contract coverage as demand for gas starts to recover ahead of the...
  • Navios posts second-quarter loss as dry bulk rates shrink
    Navios's second quarter of the year financial results revealed a net loss of $35.3m, which was a marginal improvement on...
  • A total of 14 seafarers missing after ships collide
    A tanker and a barge collided off China leading to the barge to sink and the vessel to catch fire
  • US retaliation challenges Hong Kong maritime hub prospects
    Liner shipping carriers operating on the transpacific trade are said to be among the hardest hit from Washington's move to...
  • New appointments reveal Ocean Technologies' strategy
    Ocean Technologies Group chief executive Manish Singh has led several acquisitions and approved three major senior executives in just six...
  • Saudi Arabia ports prohibit open-loop scrubbers
    The decision by Saudi Arabia adds to the number of jurisdictions that have prohibited use of the open-loop exhaust gas...
  • Maersk's strategy U-turn since the 2009 financial crash pays dividends during pandemic crisis
    Blanked sailings and idle ships are likely to become a feature of container shipping as carriers, such as Maersk, follow...
  • Yard Talk | Shiprecycling recovery gains momentum
    Prices in the Indian subcontinent markets have broken into $300 per ldt territory and may even climb to $400 per...
  • State must help bankroll Greek ferry sector, says analyst
    Analysts argue that investors and financiers need to act prudently to avoid the immediate collapse of companies, but the only...
  • A dismal winter forecast for LNG shipping
    Poten & Partners predicts that LNG shipping rates may peak at less than half of last October's seasonal high, slammed...
  • Shipmanagers slam Singapore over seafarer repatriation restrictions
    Shipmanager group InterManager has criticised Singapore for introducing tougher quarantine and immigration policies that it claims prevent most owners and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Maersk lifts profits and crew repatriation efforts | Box lines eye volume recovery | Wakashio spill latest...
  • US bonds source of liquidity for selected owners
    Watson Farley & Williams global head of marine Lindsey Keeble and senior capital markets partner Simon Ovenden, and the firm's...
  • Rising retail sales boost US west coast throughput
    The increased sales to consumers across the country are boosting business for ports up and down the west coast, but...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • ATA files FMC complaint against container lines, chassis manager
  • Short-sea carrier buy boosts DP World's India market control
  • UP levying $3,500 surcharge on small shippers out of LA
  • JOC Uncharted: Parcel shippers need to diversify peak season carriers
  • CMA CGM launches expedited LA trans-Pacific service

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • US moves to force UN to put Iran sanctions back in place
  • Hoegh LNG beats analyst expectations as leadership combines
  • Carnival expected to stay within secured debt threshold
  • Strong tanker FFA values underline hedging needs rather than bullish outlook, Alphatanker says
  • Back-and-forth aggression sees Iran detain UAE vessel
  • Titan LNG expands bunkering operations into Germany
  • Japan Marine United declares Covid-19 outbreak over
  • Shipping stocks fall short of S&P 500 comeback story
  • Frangou's Navios Maritime to list logistics offshoot in Brazil
  • Tanker burns off China after smash, leaving 14 crew members missing
  • Profit growth fuels rise in Glastad family book equity in holding company
  • Kamsarmax sale shows potential for rising bulker prices
  • Bruised FSRU players outline LNG project hurdles
  • FSRU projects mushroom with conversions making a comeback
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen tries for bond after $69m loss
  • DSME outlook turns bleak as LNG newbuilding market weakens
  • Braemar starts probe after swathe of shareholders vote down pay report
  • OCIMF gives remote vetting guidelines to SIRE inspectors
  • Hoegh LNG targets nine project with three open FSRUs
  • Japanese shipowners start to take back Pacific Carriers' bulkers
  • KCC pursues new combination carrier trades as charter lengths likely to stretch
  • Golden Ocean panamax trio lead off Arctic dry bulk season
  • Cruise asset values sink further under Covid-19 grip
  • Prima Marine set to benefit from more flights and tanker acquisitions
  • Ocean Agencies orders ultramax bulker newbuildings at New Dayang Shipbuilding
  • Saudi Arabia joins list of countries banning open-loop scrubbers
  • Branson calls on shipping to clean up its act after Wakashio spill
  • Shipping set to pay for Mauritius pollution disaster as clean-up bill mounts
  • Telemedicine on call for crews during coronavirus crisis
  • Swing to spot tanker exposure propels Odfjell back into profit
  • Intercargo calls for 'transparent' investigation into Wakashio incident
  • Genting Hong Kong to suspend interest and charter payments to preserve cash
  • Hoegh LNG top guns to take over at master limited partnership

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • Truckers seek $1.8B from ocean carriers for alleged chassis overcharges
    The American Trucking Associations' Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference seeks to put an end to alleged price manipulation of container chassis usage between ocean carriers and...
  • TSA names industry members to aviation security committee
    The Transportation Security Administration doesn't have all the answers for securing airports, passenger flights and air cargo, so it relies on industry advisers. Four new...
  • FMCSA approves 'performance-based' chassis inspection training
    The Intermodal Association of North America said the federal agency's signoff allows more efficient training and helps recruit and retain equipment mechanics.
  • Breaking news: Port of Montreal union will move critical goods
    Maritime Employers Association announces longshore workers will handle 'controlled substances and COVID-19-related merchandise.'

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • Bunker prices in the Pacific Northwest hike to July levels on strengthened demand, tight avails
    Prices for bunker fuels in Vancouver and Seattle rose this week to levels last seen in end-July due to an increased demand coupled with tight supply, according to market sources.
  • Port of Gothenburg sees H1 container, energy product volumes grow despite COVID-19
    The port of Gothenburg, in Sweden, saw energy product volumes in the first half of 2020 rise 22% on the year to 11.8 million mt, with H1 container traffic up 4% year-on-year to 401,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), the port authority reported Aug. 20.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude oil dips after recovery concerns raised by Fed, OPEC+
    Rising US jobless claims and ongoing concerns about a slow economic recovery from the Federal Reserve and OPEC+ helped push crude oil prices down on Aug. 20, even though optimistic views were expressed about stronger oil demand by the end of 2020.
  • OIL FUTURES: Rising unemployment and coronavirus cases push crude prices down
    Rising US jobless claims and ongoing concerns about a slow economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic combined to push crude oil prices down Aug. 20, even though OPEC+ expressed optimism about stronger oil demand by the end of 2020.
  • OPEC+ data reveals extent of oil quota non-compliance that must be compensated
    OPEC+ members that exceeded their production quotas will have to cut an extra 2.31 million b/d as compensation by the end of September, the alliance's data shows, keeping a lid on output as compliant members are allowed to ease back from historic output restraints.
  • September-loading West African crude left unsold as demand wanes
    West African crude grades have been hit by a fall in demand from key buyers in China and India, and, with interest from refiners in Europe only sluggish at best, a lot of September volumes have been left unsold as the market moves to start trading October cargoes.
  • Saudi crude exports slump to record low as output hits 17-year low
    Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports plunged to the lowest on record in June and production fell to the lowest in 17 years as OPEC and its allies continued their campaign to tighten the market.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Omsk, Moscow increase diesel output in H1
    Russia's Gazprom Neft said that its Omsk and Moscow refineries increased diesel output by 1.6% in the first-half to 4.48 million mt. Gasoline output remained steady at 3.91 million mt, whereas the production of bunker fuel was 8% higher at 1.38 million mt.
  • JAPAN DATA: June bonded bunker fuel oil sales fall 1.7% on month on weak demand
    Japan sold 2.5 million barrels of bonded bunker fuel oil in June, down 1.7% from May but up 24.2% from a year ago, the latest Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry data showed.
  • Vietnam's July gasoil imports hits over 2-year high on firm demand
    Vietnam's gasoil imports jumped to more than a two-year high in July, as the country's requirements for the middle distillate product remained firm amid an early loosening of coronavirus-related restrictions.
  • Bangladesh to trim Sep HSFO imports on weaker demand, lower-priced stocks
    Bangladesh, one of the major buyers of high sulfur fuel oil from Singapore, plans to trim its September imports by about 7% from August, with importers expecting weaker demand and eyeing low-priced stocks purchased earlier, the president of Bangladesh Independent Power Producers Association said Aug. 18.
  • Panamax/Kamsarmax market regains strength in ECSA despite seasonal norms
    Increasing Chinese demand has supported Panamax/Kamsarmax freight rates in east coast South America despite seasonal harvest changes in the region, according to sources Aug. 20.
  • Singapore 180 CST HSFO cash differential jumps to 6-month high on tight supply
    The Singapore 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differential over swaps values jumped to a six-month high on Aug. 19 due to supply tightness in the region, led by strong demand from the US and straight-run fuel oil requirements from Asian refiners.
  • China Aviation Oil denies allegations of 'fraud' in gasoil cargo trade
    Singapore-listed China Aviation Oil, Asia's biggest jet fuel trading house, has denied allegations of "fraudulent" trade of a gasoil cargo made by Swiss bank BCP and the company said in a statement Aug. 20 that it intends to defend itself against the bank's legal and financial claims.
  • Listen: Jet fuel rises above coronavirus with a new, greener assessment

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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