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BRIEFS
December 22, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2020
  • CMA CGM to launch new FEMEX standalone service linking North Europe to Marmara & Izmir areas
  • HHI Group & DNV GL present green tankers of the future
  • New direct rail link from Antwerp to four-country region
  • Suez Canal Circulars related to dry bulk carriers, container ships & crude oil tankers
  • Terms of Chairman & Vice-Chairman of INTERCARGO renewed
  • AEO Compendium's 2020 edition published
  • Faceless Assessment - Creation of Facilitation Helpdesk
  • MACCIA launches digital platform for issuing Certificate of Origin
  • Oilmeals export recovers
  • Border checks in EU ports seen starting from January 1
  • Cochin Port waives maritime services port charges for ships taking bunker supply at outer anchorage
  • Distribution Logistics Infrastructure commences operations at its integrated rail-linked logistics park in Bengaluru
  • Ministry identifies new routes for RoRo, RoPax & ferry services
  • Indian economy growing at 5 pc in era of deglobalisation seen as significant achievement
  • Points raised by FIEO President for the Union Budget 2021-22
  • Allcargo Logistics to support free-of-cost life-saving surgeries for 50 underprivileged children

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2020
  • New crisis for UK freight as France extends travel ban to HGVs and drivers
  • Air freight rates and market volatility in 2020 - 'can things get any stranger?'
  • JIT shipping trial and data sharing highlights fuel and emission savings
  • Aggressive voyage blanking was a matter of survival, claims Hapag-Lloyd CEO
  • Call for government intervention to ease UK container supply chain congestion
  • Seko clinches logistics deal in game-changer medical devices sector
  • Anabela Pires and Thomas Vogel become DHL Freight leaders in Europe
  • Supply chain radar: Beware. The ocean freight madness is here to stay

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2020
  • New Capital Maritime boxship order may top $600m
    It is understood the agreed price for each vessel is about $100m but this could increase if Capital exercises a...
  • Hapag-Lloyd chief sees extra inventory as protection against supply chain shocks
    Chief executive Rolf Habben Jansen says very high containership spot rates could continue into the second quarter of 2020 and...
  • IMO condemns 'no crew change' clauses in charterparties
    Clauses in charterparties that prohibit crew changes are undermining efforts to resolve the crew-change crisis and go against calls to...
  • Safe Bulkers clinches post-panamax newbuild
    Newly-contracted post-panamax of 87,000 dwt due for delivery in the third quarter of 2022
  • Class association changes governance rules
    The International Association of Classification Societies will move away from its current fixed-one year leadership rotation and will introduce elections...
  • Wakashio owner drafts accident prevention plan
    The sweeping new measures to ensure the safety of its operations include the prohibition of using personal mobile phones during...
  • Scorpio bids farewell to bulkers with writedowns
    The US-listed company will exit the dry bulk sector with the sale of its 25 remaining vessels in 2021. It...
  • France cuts links to UK ports over mutant coronavirus concerns
    The port of Dover has halted lorry traffic due to travel restrictions from France on the UK, as European Union...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping Outlook 2021: This year was just a taster of the disruption yet to come | Regulatory and...
  • SITC orders six more boxships from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
    With the improved market sentiment in container shipping, Yangzijiang is confident that it will maintain the order win momentum, says...
  • MSC urges solution to crew-change problem off China coast
    The company says repeated requests for crew on board to be relieved have yet to be implemented by the chartering...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2020
  • Increasing vessel sizes a red flag for US ports
  • Forwarder AIT makes second European acquisition in two months
  • project44 eyes IPO following fresh $100 million investment
  • Cargo shifts complicate MPV liner service offerings
  • Carriers expect Indian port flow to improve with quarantine repeal
  • Freightos builds 'freight-as-a-service' plug-in for e-commerce marketplaces

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2020
  • Euroseas gets lucrative charter extension for fourth boxship
  • Pangaea restores shareholder dividend in hopeful sign of market recovery
  • VLCC rates jump on pre-Christmas charter activity
  • Downdraft: Scorpio Bulkers shares plunge on news of $500m write-down
  • Edison Chouest cuts deal for PSV battery power installation
  • CMA CGM-operated boxship reportedly attacked off Gulf of Guinea
  • Safe Bulkers orders second energy-efficient ship in two months
  • Diana Shipping sells fourth bulker this year as panamax finds buyer
  • Tufton Oceanic prime suspect as Genco swaps older ships for three ultramaxes
  • Diana Shipping sells fourth bulker this year as panamax finds buyer
  • Tufton Oceanic prime suspect as Genco swaps older ships for three ultramaxes
  • Boxship market on fire as owners cash-in on rising asset values
  • George Economou in $76m sale of modern newcastlemax duo
  • Iran attempts to draw in Maersk Tankers in bid to move oil shipments
  • IACS to elect its leader as it sets up new policy group
  • Hyundai yards land $529m in orders from European owners
  • Ro-ros halted amid traffic jams as France bans freight traffic from UK
  • Hansa Tankers boosts chemical tanker pool with Tailwind-purchased ship
  • Japan Marine United and Imabari alliance prepped for launch after competition approval
  • SITC orders up to 10 containerships worth a combined $270m
  • US trade spat with China sees shipyards sanctioned
  • P&I clubs scupper Ocean Builders' crypto-community cruiseship project
  • BW LPG dual-fuel gas carrier involved in collision off Panama

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2020
  • Container shipping 2021: Hangover or party on?
    Container imports far exceed sales, raising concerns that 2020's transport binge could lead to a big headache in 2021.
  • Port of Long Beach delivering cargo information in waves
    "Sharing this information is highly beneficial for the supply chain, especially as we cope with both seasonal and unanticipated peaks and valleys in cargo volume,"...
  • Commentary: AgTC applauds FMC's push of Shipping Act mandates
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition is grateful to the Federal Maritime Commission for its support of American shippers.
  • AIT Worldwide Logistics buys German forwarder Fiege
    AIT Worldwide Logistics is expanding its international footprint with the purchase of a German freight forwarder.
  • Career Tracks: After more than a decade, 3Gtms gets new CEO
    Paul Brady succeeds company founder Mitch Weseley.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2020
  • Brazil's Enauta to take full control of the offshore Atlanta Field
    Brazilian independent oil and natural gas producer Enauta will take over full control of the offshore Atlanta Field and assume erstwhile former partner Barra Energia's 50% stake, Enauta said in a statement Dec. 21.
  • Singapore's jet fuel crack at 9-month high on hopes of aviation recovery
    The Singapore front month jet fuel/kerosene derivative crack spread against Dubai crude swaps -- a measure of the product's relative strength to crude -- reached a nine-month high at the Asian close on Dec. 18 due to renewed hopes that the aviation sector was due to see a steady, albeit slow, recovery, industry sources said.
  • EMEA middle distillates: Key market indicators this week
    Outright prices of European distillate were seen retreating on Dec. 21 from the nine-month highs reached on Dec. 18, as sentiment is weighed down by the new strain of the virus which led more and more countries to close their borders with the UK.
  • Rare Indian jet fuel cargo to arrive in US West Coast in January
    A cargo of Indian jet fuel is making its way to the US West Coast for the first time in four years, marking a rare move as Indian jet fuel cargoes typically land in the US Atlantic Coast and not the USWC due to freight economics. North Asia and Southeast Asia are the usual suppliers of jet fuel to the USWC.
  • Asia middle distillates - Key market indicators this week
    The Asian middle distillates market started the week of Dec. 21 on a stable note, with gasoil and jet fuel/kerosene largely rangebound amid a seasonal lull ahead of year-end festivities.
  • Asia light ends - Key market indicators this week
    Asia's light ends markets were mixed early Dec. 21, with gasoline and naphtha posting losses amid a weaker Brent crude complex, while propane shrugged off crude losses to climb further on supply tightness and arbitrage cargo delays from the US to Asia.
  • FEATURE: Middle East-Asia oil sectors to shape global refining revolution in 2021
    The global oil refining map is being redrawn. Simple, traditional refineries are being superseded by complex mega-plants. Meanwhile, the ailing downstream sector, particularly in Europe and the US, is either shutting down or shifting away from classic oil products to bio-refineries, and middle distillates are losing popularity to petrochemicals.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Dec. 21-25
    Spot bunker prices in the Americas strengthened in recent days, with supply concerns in some Latin American ports and subdued demand on the Gulf Coast.
  • European LSGO futures net speculative length rises amid higher flat prices
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures swelled by 6,941 contracts to 61,248 in the week to Dec. 15, according to ICE data released Dec. 21.
  • FEATURE: Confidence gradually lifts in battered North Sea oil and gas industry
    The North Sea oil and gas industry enters 2021 picking up the pieces after a vertiginous price collapse, but with an optimism that it has more to give, as new companies, projects and exploration help navigate the energy transition.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude selloff extends as new COVID-19 strain threatens demand outlooks
    **UK, Europe implement new lockdowns **Oil on track for biggest one-day decline since Oct **Congress to vote on US stimulus bill
  • FEATURE: Scotland pressures UK with hydrogen goal as policies gear up for 2021
    **Scotland matches Westminster's UK-wide ambition **Joins growing list of European countries with H2 strategies **2021 to see development, build-out of demonstration projects
  • Rosneft announces new climate goals, emission cuts until 2035
    **Rosneft aims to cut emissions intensity by 30% **Rosneft plans to increase gas in portfolio to more than 25% **Company considers producing cleaner fuels, including hydrogen
  • Bunker supplier Monjasa takes on new WAF floating storage
    **Crude tanker SKS Dokka operating off Lome **Product demand has shifted in region: company
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel -- key market indicators this week
    Usual strategies for minimizing product in storage as year-end approaches continued to offset limited supply coming from refineries last week. Meanwhile, "Christmas demand" looks set to keep bunker suppliers busy this week.
  • Hydrogen, ammonia to account for 10% of Japan 2050 energy mix: METI proposal
    **Procuring 300,000 mt/year of hydrogen for power by 2030 **Japan's 2020 hydrogen procurement costs at Yen 170/normal cu m **1 GW coal-fired unit would require 500,000 mt/year ammonia
  • FEATURE: An asymmetrical oil market searches for balance
    **Dated Brent jumps to nine-month high **Momentum could be halted by new COVID-19 strain in UK **North Sea spot market gets more active **Gasoline outlook starts to weaken but margins improve
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Mixed refinery runs in Russia in January
    Demand for crude for processing at Russian refineries in January, especially from export-oriented refineries, is likely to be subdued, with many reducing throughput and some processing old stocks rather than trying to secure new volumes, according to sources.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Galp to halt Porto refinery operations in 2021
    Galp said in a regulatory filing Dec. 21 it will discontinue its refining operations at the Porto refinery from 2021 and concentrate its core refining activities and future developments in its larger Sines refinery, with a capacity of 220,000 b/d.
  • HydrogenPro buys ASP to boost alkaline electrolysis efficiency
    **ASP electrode increases efficiency 'by up to 14%' **'Major step' for green H2 cost competitiveness **Providing electrolysers to 500 MW Dunkirk project
  • ScottishPower sets up hydrogen business, targets industry, transport, food
    **Follows parent Iberdrola's 600 MW electrolysis goal **'Significant contribution' to UK's 5 GW target **Dedicated UK hydrogen strategy due early 2021
  • Crude loadings, tankers unaffected as countries close borders to UK over COVID-19 variant
    **Forties loadings continue as normal: Ineos **Port assoc. says unaccompanied freight unaffected **Restrictions focused on trucks, passengers
  • More Vietnamese buyers look regionally for motor fuel cargoes prior to tax changes
    **Buying interest for motor fuels expands to Southeast Asian countries **Vietnam's fuel buyers eye savings on import costs, wider pool of sellers
  • FEATURE: Forward-dated crude futures volumes surge as hedging interest returns
    **Year-ahead WTI volume up 300% from November **Forward curve strengthens on vaccine hope **Near-term demand risks persist
  • Saudi and Russia show united front on OPEC+ strategy as Novak visits Riyadh
    **Russia, Saudi Arabia united on OPEC+ policy in rare in-person meeting **Monthly OPEC+ meetings necessary to track unstable demand recovery **Moscow, Riyadh to sign new bilateral cooperation deal in H1 2021
  • Asia residual fuel - Key market indicators this week
    Shipowners are actively beginning to procure low sulfur fuel oil for January following a slowdown in December ahead of the festive season, setting the market in recovery mode.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
LAW
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
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
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