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September 25, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
  • Major transformation seen in rate conditions in transpacific container shipping
  • MSC named 'Carrier of the Year'
  • Exports gaining momentum & showing signs of speedy recovery: Maersk's India Trade Update
  • Import duty of 5 pc on Open Cells used in TV manufacturing from October 1
  • Boudewijn Siemons appointed new COO of Port of Rotterdam Authority
  • Scale of Rates indexation at Tuticorin Port
  • SMP, Kolkata driving digital transformation across verticals to improve operational efficiency, productivity
  • Allcargo takes big strides to enhance growth across Africa
  • TIR seen helping improve trade between India, Central Asia & CIS countries
  • India's Global Economic Freedom Index 2020 rank down
  • Bengal Chamber holds informative webinar on digitisation being the New Normal in end-to-end maritime logistics
  • Government implementing schemes to provide financial assistance for setting up cold storages throughout the country
  • Majority of employees prefer to continue working from home, shows survey

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Top gear to the future
  • CMA CGM flying high
  • Train service Scandinavia - China launched
  • Less turnover, more profits
  • Etihad promotes Martin Drew to MD Cargo
  • Spanish perishables now arrive in UK by rail
  • CIIE-themed B777-300 congratulates Beijing Daxing
  • World trade keeps coming back
  • Joint project between Busan and Barcelona
  • 1,111th locomotive rolls off the assembly line
  • Remote pharma re-certfication of SAS Cargo
  • Swissport launches pharmaceuticals label
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Shippeo and Redspher sign partnership
  • On the move again
  • Assisting in delicate and emotional air shipment
  • Crowned winner of the Cilt award 2020
  • More traffic on the Great Lakes

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
  • Airline alliances a shadow of their former selves, but cargo flies
  • Charter market still soaring, with 'owners seeing dollar signs now'
  • UK government KAPs it all with its plan to solve post-Brexit truck queues
  • CMA CGM breaks into air freight with 30% stake in French airline group
  • 'Re-commerce' a new opportunity as supply chains struggle with online returns
  • US shippers feel the pain as rail and road freight rates soar
  • M&A radar: Lineage Logistics - bite-sized acquisition strategy leaves its mark
  • Rail freight specialist Ian Wilson to lead intermodal development team at Forth Ports
  • Market insight: Coming soon: Ceva loads the C-suite with new exec from Hellmann

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
  • DNV GL: Fuel choice the essential decision in shipping decarbonization
    The just-released fourth edition of DNV GL's Maritime Forecast to 2050 identifies fuel choice as the essential decision facing shipping as it charts a path to decarbonization. And while there are many
  • Mackay Marine opens Cape Town sales and service center
    Raleigh, N.C., headquartered Mackay Marine reports the opening of its newest marine electronics sales and service center in Cape Town, South Africa, following the acquisition of Dynamic Marine Systems (DMS) (Pty) Ltd.
  • VIDEO: IMO Secretary-General calls for sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet
    In a World Maritime Day message today, International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Kitack Lim said that IMO's theme for 2020, "Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet," couldn't be more relevant now and for
  • LAD Services delivers walking spud dredge barge
    The Shearer Group Inc. (TSGI) reports that LAD Services of Louisiana has delivered a 200- by 60-foot walking spud dredge barge. LAD Services contracted TSGI to develop the design of the barge
  • ESS specialist offers "microgrid in a box" for easy vessel installation
    Vancouver, Canada, headquartered energy storage system (ESS) specialist Sterling PBES has launched the CanPower "microgrid in a box," designed to add energy storage to virtually any vessel, without the need for complex
  • Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker to retrofit Wärtsilä solutions
    Wärtsilä has won a contract for the delivery and integration engineering of two retractable thrusters and a dynamic positioning (DP) system for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) icebreaker CCGS Amundsen. Wärtsilä was
  • Jet and automotive fuels now being used to blend marine fuels
    In a Marine Fuel Alert, the UK P&I Club warns that, reflecting the destruction of demand the aviation and automobile industries have suffered in the wake of the pandemic, it is widely

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
  • Floating storage at five-month low
    Since peaking at just over 307m barrels on 254 tankers in early July, volumes held in floating storage have eased...
  • Banks warn against shutting out shipping from green financing
    With an important part of shipping assets and activities unlikely to meet new green financing criteria, industry financiers warn against...
  • UN warned crewing crisis could involve 'a million' seafarers
    The International Chamber of Shipping, which estimates 400,000 seafarers are trapped at sea and the same number trapped on land...
  • Marine insurers must define 'just a glitch', IUMI told
    'It may be beneficial if the maritime industry puts more effort into reporting and finding the root causes, not only...
  • US crude exports to halve by second quarter of 2021
    US crude production and exports are now being closely watched amid faltering demand for land and transport fuels, which has...
  • Crunch time for shipping's green finance credentials
    Shipping's biggest lenders are due to open up their portfolios to disclose decarbonisation trajectories, while criteria for green shipping bonds...
  • Bicycles and baubles show extent of trade war impact
    Higher costs and the effects of the trade war see China lose some of its manufacturing base to neighbouring countries
  • MISC chief seeks niche targets to gain 'first-mover advantage'
    'Each asset in the segments in which we are active costs a lot of money, so we strive to match...
  • UK can lead shipping's green recovery - with the right support
    If the UK maritime sector is to gain a substantial share of a global blue economy set to be worth...
  • Peel Ports says Liverpool is solution to Dover's truck queues
    Peel Ports calls for cargoes to be shipped from ports nearer to traditional manufacturing and transport hubs to avoid supply...
  • NYK to book loss on bulker redeliveries amid uncertainties
    A better-than-expected performance by NYK's container shipping joint venture has helped to lift its earnings prospects
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Will pandemic lead to a maritime crime spike? | Singapore relaxes rules to assist crew changes |...
  • CMA CGM set to buy 30% stake in Dubreuil Group Aero
    The acquisition of the stake in the French private airline group will enable CMA CGM's expansion in the airfreight space
  • Zim launches reefer-focused China-Australia service
    The Israeli container line sees high demand and good opportunities in the reefer market and touts its new service as...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
  • As US truck capacity tightens, 'shippers of choice' first in line
  • Magaya buys Catapult to bolster quoting power for forwarders
  • Ro-ro carriers report modest bounceback after dismal first half
  • Asia-US West Coast spot rate eclipses $4,000 per FEU: Drewry index
  • Chipolbrok, Crane join forces to extend MPV/HL service to Japan
  • Jaxport secures final dredging funds to deepen to 47 feet

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
  • Supramaxes and handysizes see highest rates since November
    Four supramax bulkers were placed on fixtures on Thursday
  • Abandoned 'floating bomb' tanker creates oil spot in Red Sea
    The spill was reported to the UN Security Council by Saudi Arabia
  • Is insolvent Pullmantur coming back at a higher price?
    Spanish cruise brand, partly owned by Royal Caribbean Group, has posted on Facebook that it is trying to return to sailing
  • Capesize bulker market gets a shot in the arm from the Atlantic
    Stronger capesize rates help boost the Baltic Dry Index by 13%
  • Remote surveys are fashionable, but Idwal warns 'boots on deck' are irreplaceable
    Physical surveys can better overcome hardware, cultural and network connectivity issues, chief executive Nick Owens says
  • Brazil launches investigation into Hygo chief executive, putting IPO in jeopardy
    A series of search warrants executed in the South American country could end Hygo's bid to go public
  • World governments warned inaction on crew changes could have dire consequences
    Officials and industry leaders once again called for 'key worker' status for seafarers
  • Coronavirus seen as benign to shipping as supply crimp supports freight rates
    Environmental regulations expected to constrain newbuilding orders in the coming years
  • Tomini adds delayed kamsarmax and snaps up ultramax
    Dubai bulker owner expands its fleet again following Oslo listing earlier this year
  • Data drive: Shipfix thrives as bulker business moves into the cloud
    Aggregating platform's Antoine Grisay explains how the home-working boom has helped the start-up to attract bigger and bigger clients
  • Equinor and Rokke's Aker BP extend charter deals with Solstad
    Norwegian rival DOF also adds to contract backlog outside Europe
  • Tufton logs loss but will benefit from market rebound
    UK shipping investment fund confident that it is well placed for an eventual recovery, however
  • Insurers pay out $900m as car carrier claims soar
    Cargo, hull and salvage claims from car carrier casualties are becoming a major concern for insurers, with one particular loss running up an eye-watering bill
  • IMO discusses sustainability under the darkening cloud of crew crisis
    The problems of seafarers cannot be ignored on a day the IMO chose to discuss the environment
  • John Fredriksen loses $1.1bn in a year
    Shipping tycoon is still more than twice as rich Norway' second-richest person
  • Tufton says rest of 2020 not going to get easier as it logs loss
    UK shipping investment fund confident that it is well placed for an eventual recovery, however
  • NYK Line revises profit forecast upwards on the back of ONE performance
    Japanese outfit's liner business is improving but it will lose money by terminating capesize bulk charter contracts early
  • Another GP Global-chartered tanker threatened with arrest over cargo misdelivery allegations
    Troubled commodity trader and bunker supplier accused of telling ship to discharge the cargo to receivers who did not hold bills of lading
  • K Line adds $109m to profit forecast as boxship demand recovers
    Japanese owner was previously expecting a loss due to Covid-19 effects on its business
  • Zero-carbon fuel transition must start now to achieve 2050 goals
    Entire maritime community needs to get moving on less carbon-intense fuels if it is to meet the IMO's emissions targets, urges DNV GL maritime chief Knut Orbeck-Nilssen
  • Scorpio Tankers hits the road to sell 'big' bond issue
    Product carrier owner holding calls with investors as it looks to add to liquidity
  • Zhonggu Logistics targets boxship buys with $218m IPO cash
    Chinese container line looking to make the move on to the main board in Shanghai
  • United Nations head speaks out on crew change crisis
    Comments come ahead of an IMO presentation to UN urging governments to act on issue affecting 800,000 seafarers
  • Shipping seeks to count the cost of EU emissions trading
    More ambitious baseline may make meeting EU rules more difficult than IMO's targets.
  • CMA CGM looks beyond shipping after buying into French airline
    French line continues to diversify with new investment in Groupe Dubreuil Aero
  • India's Jalesh Cruises to resume cruising in November
    Mumbai-based operator throws free Covid-19 test into the cruise package
  • Seadrill dragged into Brazil's Operation Car Wash corruption probe
    Federal police serve Brazilian subsidiary with search and seizure warrant
  • Nakilat floats VLGC fleet for sale as it homes in on LNG
    Doha-based shipowning giant is also inviting offers on a small stake in an LNG carrier
  • Bangladesh set to get its first ever cruise operation
    South Asian nation gets major upgrade on passenger services to remote resort island.
  • Sargeant Marine will pay $16m after South American bribe schemes
    The Florida company bribed officials in Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
  • Port Houston: Bigger ships need wider channel
    Shipping channel widening is expected to begin next year.
  • Peak shipping season for air cargo heats up to full boil
    Good luck finding an available aircraft to haul your goods at a reasonable price for the next three months. Competition for airlift is fierce these...
  • Ocean carrier group seeks dray truckers' chassis complaint dismissal
    The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association says the Federal Maritime Commission's jurisdiction does not apply to a domestic transport dispute with container-hauling truckers.
  • Japan Airlines sees future for drones
    JAL supports testing drone systems to safely and efficiently deliver essential goods to the country's health care network.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
  • High trans-Pacific container rates trigger spikes on other ex-Asia routes
    Strong demand and attractive rates for trans-Pacific routes have worsened the container shortage in Asia, leading to a domino effect on prices on other routes within Asia.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude oil lower as concerns over coronavirus, US growth weigh
    0636 GMT: Crude oil futures were lower in mid-afternoon trade Sept. 24, as coronavirus concerns and a negative economic forecast weighed on oil, but a US stock draw helped pare losses.
  • CRUDE MOC: Sour crude convergence emerges for first time in September
    A convergence cargo was declared on the Platts Market on Close assessment prices on Sept. 24, the first one seen this month.
  • FOB NWE butane coasters strongest in 4 months on market tightness
    FOB NWE butane seagoing coasters have strengthened to a four-month high as a percentage to naphtha on market tightness driven by short supply in Northwest Europe.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks fall 5.5% on week to 2.787 mil mt: Insights Global
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub dropped from a 13-month high, slipping 5.5% week on week to 2.787 million mt as of Sept. 23, Insights Global data released Sept. 24 showed.
  • Asian butadiene hits 7-month high, boosts butadiene-naphtha spread to 5 1/2-month high
    The key CFR China butadiene marker was driven to a seven-month high at the Asian close on Sept. 23 by limited supply and healthy downstream demand, which swelled its spread to feedstock naphtha to a 5 1/2 month high, Platts data showed.
  • West African imports of ULSD at multi-year high in September: Kpler
    West African imports of ultra low sulfur diesel -- with maximum 15 ppm sulfur -- in September were expected to reach 484,000 mt, which would be the highest monthly volume in data going back to January 2017 and in which the average was 117,000 mt, according to commodity data company Kpler on Sept. 24.
  • OIL FUTURES: Gasoline cracks rise as crude, RBOB futures diverge
    Gasoline cracks rise in midday US trading Sept. 24 as RBOB futures climbed against an oil complex that otherwise lacked direction.
  • Singapore Oct ex-wharf marine fuel term contract indications higher on month on demand uptick
    "The market is still very volatile, so I am going to wait till the very end of the month to place a bid for October term," a Singapore-based bunker trader said.
  • Taiwan to skip LSFO exports in October amid lower production, weak margins
    "We are likely to skip [LSFO exports] in October as well. We are just focusing on meeting our domestic bunker demand for the time-being," a company source said.
  • S Korea delivered 0.5% marine fuel differential hits 5-month high on tight supply
    Korean refiners have reduced operating ratio due to bad gasoil cracks, resulting in a drop in fuel oil volumes, a source said.
  • August container volumes at China's ports up 7% on year amid firm demand
    Total container shipments at China's ports increased 1.3% on the month in August, data published by the Ministry of Transport showed.
  • Regulatory framework, flexibility key to navigating shipping decarbonization: DNV GL
    Fossil LNG gains a significant share until regulations tighten in 2030 or 2040 depending on the decarbonization pathway,it said.
  • Oil tanker arrivals mark restart of Libyan exports
    Sources said this tanker was chartered by Unipec, which has regularly lifted Libya's Sarir/Mesla crude.
  • Fujairah oil product stocks slip to near six-month low
    "Two suppliers left the Fujairah bunker market, which has reduced the competition," Mali said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
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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