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BRIEFS
March 1, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2021
  • IMO & WISTA International launch first Women in Maritime survey
  • Long-term contracted box rates climb to unprecedented highs
  • Draught up at New Mangalore Port berth
  • Nansha port added to AS1 service
  • Port of Antwerp launching new shipping guidance system today
  • IWAI & MOL Group ink MoU for transportation of LPG
  • PM stresses govt's commitment to port-led development
  • Ministry of Corporate Affairs & CBIC sign data exchange MoU
  • Admiralty Jurisdiction of Indian High Courts prior & after Admiralty Act 2017
  • Allcargo Logistics organises blood donation drive in Mumbai
  • Gujarat Maritime University launches its first ever Executive Development Programme in collaboration with Erasmus University & STC International
  • MoUs inked to build world class dredgers in India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A double dose to Mexico
  • Fully electric trucks arrive in Switzerland
  • Ready as a RACSF
  • Second of three new routes takes off today
  • World trade growing again
  • Celebi's Korkmazoglu to chair ASA
  • UK railways: big rise in container capacity
  • Gruber Logistics invests in LNG
  • More P400 routes via Gotthard
  • Bremen's ports under pressure
  • Leadership changes at Broekman Logistics
  • Pilferers report for 2020
  • Monitoring weather to prevent costly flight disruption
  • First LNG stations in Germany
  • Embleton leaves cargo business - who's next?
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Imperial turns the page
  • Logistikcluster Basel's new strategy
  • Kale counters congestion

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
  • Buoyant ocean carriers set to roll out peak season surcharges months early
  • A wave of SE Asia e-commerce traffic is moving towards the sea
  • IAG Cargo praised for quick reaction to pandemic, but group is in the red
  • Congress will have to control 'damaging' detention and demurrage charges by law
  • CMA CGM's six new LNG-powered box ships destined for transpac service
  • Northern Ireland 'hamstrung' by Brexit, which may threaten quality of life
  • As air cargo capacity tightens, DSV steps up with new charter services
  • M&A radar: AP Møller-Mærsk LCL benchmark deal rumoured - our shortlist

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
  • Canadian Auditor General reports on National Shipbuilding Strategy
    A report from Canada's Auditor General, Karen Hogan, concludes that the country's National Shipbuilding Strategy has been slow to deliver ships to meet Canada's domestic and international obligations. The audit found that
  • Singapore's third LNG bunkering license goes to Total
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued a third LNG bunker supplier license. It has been awarded to Total Marine Fuels Private Limited and is for for a five-year
  • Car carrier explosion raises Gulf of Oman security concerns
    An Israeli-owned car carrier, the MV Helios Ray, has been damaged by an explosion that occurred when the vessel was in the Gulf of Oman, approximately 44 nautical miles northwest of Muscat.
  • Solstad Offshore AHTS to head for Australia
    Skudeneshavn, Norway, headquartered Solstad Offshore ASA reports that its large AHTS Normand Ranger has been awarded a contract in Australia for commencement in second quarter 2021. The vessel will mobilize from Norway
  • Multiple dredges at work on Mississippi River channel deepening
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is making good progress continues working on the historic project to deepen the Mississippi River Ship Channel (MRSC) to 50 feet. The project kicked off

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
  • Shipping's future requires 20/20 vision
    Transparency creates an opportunity to improve the efficiency of shipping via digitalisation and decarbonisation. But those projects alone do not...
  • Partnerships and redundancy critical to surviving supply chain chaos
    Carriers have struggled to keep up with demand in recent months, and reliability and service levels have collapsed. Shippers are...
  • Terror link to blast on car carrier in Gulf of Oman
    The cause of an explosion reported on the Ray Shipping vessel Helios Ray in the Gulf of Oman is being...
  • Maritime interest grows for sustainability-linked bonds
    Transition bonds are also garnering interest as a bridge between green bonds and sustainability bonds, a Marine Money event heard
  • DFDS vessel's engine failure linked to poor maintenance
    Recommendations to MAN and Lloyd's Register after component failure
  • Leading law firm deepens maritime commitment
    Expansion comes as key law firms are easing away from maritime, while boutique firms are narrowing their interest. WFW wants...
  • From the News Desk: Seafarers in crisis
    Seafarer abandonment cases continue to climb, while suicides are going uncounted. Meanwhile calls are growing to ensure crews are not...
  • Cement maker overwhelmed by interest in green ship project
    The cement producer approached the international shipping community last year to work together on a green vessel. The response was...
  • Better box carrier service will come at a cost, warns Saadé
    Carriers need to be able to guarantee shipments if they want to offer customers a good service. But customers will...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: EU database shows higher emissions than initially reported | Evergreen wins pivotal collision regulations case in Supreme...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The case for ammonia as shipping's fuel of the future
    As part of our continuing quest to assess the options for shipping's carbon-free future we're looking at the case for...
  • Shipping can hit green targets through improved design and efficiency
    The Wood Mackenzie statement came as CMA CGM chief executive Rodolphe Saadé said his firm will introduce liquefied natural gas-fuelled...
  • Total awarded Singapore LNG bunker supplier licence
    The other two licence holders are FueLNG and Pavilion Energy. Total Marine Fuels is expected to complement them in driving...
  • China's Fujian province rolls out port consolidation blueprint
    Government said the consolidation plan would help local ports to differentiate their roles and work together for the overall benefit...
  • Former Cosco Shipping executive named as vice-mayor of Shanghai
    Employees of China state-owned enterprises are seen as part of the public service, with senior executives and government officials often...
  • Low prices feed flexible LNG trades
    Additional players with increasingly diverse needs are now active in the liquefied natural gas market, says Shell

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
  • TPM21: Virginia port data becoming critical to supply chain management
  • Mainline capacity woes keep South India rates elevated amid transshipment efforts
  • Ro/ro carriers ordering green ships as auto demand rises
  • Asia-ECSA cargo demand to remain strong as rates stabilize: forwarders
  • TPM21: Good data quality key to freight procurement, allocation
  • DSV locks in air charter capacity on major trade lanes
  • TPM21: COVID-19 driving uptick in online booking of ocean freight

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
  • Law firm looking for case in GasLog-BlackRock deal
  • Nordic American Tankers bullish despite quarterly loss
  • Nanjing Tanker books four MR tankers at GSI amid fleet renewal
  • Steckmest behind swoop for repossessed Polarcus fleet
  • Cargill hires cheaper capesize bulker for grain haul
  • Total scoops LNG bunkering licence for Singapore
  • Fincantieri points to V-shaped shipbuilding recovery in 2021
  • Pioneer Marine sells handysize quartet after loss-making 2020
  • Car carrier reportedly suffers explosion in Gulf of Oman
  • Harry Vafias sees LPG carrier upside but won't 'pop champagne yet'
  • Will oil producers open the taps to rescue tankers from worst market in 20 years?
  • Avin International benefits from scrubber premium in tanker charter with Vitol
  • Greek and Indian players snap up cheap Japanese-built MR tankers
  • Rodolphe Saade urges 'less talk, more action' in rebuff to LNG critics
  • Timing 'exactly right' for OHT as it moves forward on wind newbuilds
  • ASL Marine tells SGX it has enough financial strength to carry on
  • SEA-LNG says bio-LNG extends access to green finance
  • As cape market cools, this might be the year of the smaller bulker
  • Siem Offshore says desperate OSV owners taking 'risky' charters amid market slump
  • Female officer reveals experiences of discrimination and intimidation
  • Tor Olav Troim costs out Golar LNG's planned FLNG newbuilding
  • ADS Maritime still plotting shipping return after VLCC fleet sale
  • Anchor Ship Partners launches $5.65bn fund to buy green LNG fleet
  • KSIM product tanker hits the auction block in Singapore
  • Market efficiency could rain on the parade despite comparisons to supercycle
  • Fitch warns owners that frenzied boxship boom is 'unsustainable'
  • Siemens warns wind-farm vessels need to cut carbon or lose out on charters
  • P&I clubs satisfied as dust settles on 2021 renewals
  • Mermaid Maritime plans rights issue as losses continue to mount
  • Austal lifts interim profit despite ferry sector pandemic woes
  • Adnoc L&S details VLCC fleet growth on latest buy

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
  • United Airlines settles fraud case over Postal Service contract for $49M
    United Airlines on Friday became the second airline to pay millions of dollars in penalties for a scheme to defraud the U.S. Postal Service for...
  • Rickenbacker Airport's cargo roller coaster heads up in 2021
    Rickenbacker Airport near Columbus, Ohio, is named after World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker. The airport is a regional hero, supporting more than 15,000 jobs,...
  • United Cargo's March schedule dented by removal of Boeing 777s
    United Airlines took down its Boeing 777-200s with the type of engine that disintegrated on takeoff from Denver last weekend. Now the impact is becoming...
  • Air cargo goes crazy for K-9 security
    The dog days of summer may have a different meaning this year. Large numbers of explosives-sniffing dogs will be crawling over airport warehouses by July...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
  • JAPAN DATA: Jan oil product exports drop 29% on year to 385,698 b/d
    Japan's oil product exports dropped 29% year on year to 385,698 b/d, marking the 11th consecutive year-on-year decline in monthly exports, according to preliminary data released Feb. 26 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
  • Libyan oil exports set to rise slightly on month in March: sources
    Libyan crude and condensate exports will rise to 33.53 million barrels in March, up from 31.58 million barrels this month, as flows from the eastern port of Marsa el-Hariga fully return to the market, according to estimates compiled by S&P Global Platts using data from shipping and trading sources.
  • REFINERY NEWS: India's Reliance Jan runs at 96%
    India's Reliance Industries Ltd recorded a combined run of 96% at its two refineries at Jamnagar in January, down from 99% a year earlier, oil ministry officials said Feb. 26, confirming that the complex was still to attain pre-pandemic levels.
  • Texas, Midwest refiners thaw out their plants after polar vortex
    US refiners are restarting their plants after the recent deep freeze stretching from the Texas Gulf Coast north through the Midwest impacted refinery operations across a broad swath of the country.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Jet fuel, gasoil stocks hits 12-week high on ballooning backlog
    Singapore's onshore gasoil, jet fuel and kerosene stockpiles grew for the fourth consecutive week to hit a 12-week high in the week to Feb. 24 as unviable East-West arbitrage economics continue to trap surplus barrels in the city-state, showed Enterprise Singapore data released late Feb. 24.
  • European ULSD imports from East at 380,000 mt in February: cFlow
    Around 380,000 mt of ULSD arrived in Europe from East of Suez markets in February, with 200,000 mt of arrivals in the seven days to Feb. 26, S&P Global Platts' trade flow software cFlow showed.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude slides on stronger dollar; market eyes OPEC+ supply boost
    Crude oil futures finished the week sharply lower as a stronger dollar and expectations of rising global supply continued to pull prices off 13-month highs seen earlier this week.
  • Venezuelan crude production grows moderately in February to average 570,000 b/d: report
    The average crude output by Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA and its foreign partners rose to 570,000 b/d in February, or 50,000 b/d more than January and 120,000 b/d above the December average, according to daily production reports reviewed by S&P Global Platts.
  • Energy services group WFS 2020 marine sales volumes fall 16% on year
    **Profitability also drops on year **2021 macro outlook more bullish: Platts Analytics
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude price slide extends as dollar rally accelerates
    **US dollar tests one-week highs **US consumer sentiment slides in February **OPEC+ likely to raise supply in March
  • NWE 1% fuel oil crack spread rebounds following early week pressure
    **1% crack spread shrugs off weakness **Asian fuel oil arbitrage still open: trade
  • Ship suffers explosion in Gulf of Oman: UK maritime authority
    A marine vessel in the Gulf of Oman has suffered an explosion, UK Maritime Trade Operations said in an advisory Feb. 26.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks edge lower 1.3% on week to 1.636 mil mt: Insights Global
    Stocks of fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region, as measured by Insights Global, edged 1.32% lower to 1.636 million mt in the week to Feb. 25, following a similar 1.13% fall the previous week.
  • BUNKERWORLD INDEX: Prices show bullish signs, track rising crude
    **Asian buyers securing product ahead of further rises **Tightness in 0.5%S FO expected at Rotterdam **US prices supported by post-storm recovery
  • JAPAN DATA: January oil products sales rise 3.3% on year, first in 16 months
    Fuel oil sales surged 43.1% on the year to 179,585 b/d in January when local refiners supplied 751,109 barrels of crude oil for power generation in the month, nearly double from 429,323 barrels in December.
  • Severe cold spells bolster Japan's heating oil, power fuel demand in Jan
    **Increased fuel oil, crude supply for power following emergency request **Rare imports of direct-burning crude oil from Southeast Asia **Kerosene imports surge 62%; fuel oil imports triple on year
  • Singapore's MPA awards third LNG bunker supplier license to Total Marine Fuels
    **License awarded for five year term starting Jan. 1, 2022 **Move aims to bolster LNG bunkering volumes in Singapore **LNG offers a transitional pathway to decarbonization
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residue stocks rise 5% on week on post-holiday re-stocking
    **Imports fall 7%, but remain above 1 million mt for second week **Exports rise 18% on week to 459,467 mt
  • TANKERS: Teekay looking to oil demand hopes, lean order book for 2021 freight recovery
    **Oil demand to rise 5.5 million b/d in 2021 **Total global fleet order book at a 24-year low **Regulatory, financial woes stifle newbuild inquiry

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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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