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BRIEFS
July 1, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge from North West India to North Europe
  • HMM orders twelve 13,000-TEU container vessels
  • MOL's wholly owned Euro Marine Logistics starts sea trials of car carrier powered by bio-fuel
  • Staggering number of late vessel arrivals
  • Coal imports up in April
  • APSEZ aims at becoming world's largest private port company by 2030
  • Suspension of operations in phases at Haldia berth
  • FIATA & ICHCA strengthen collaboration
  • Sanjam Sahi Gupta re-appointed to World Maritime University's Executive Board
  • Transworld Group & DP World's strategic partnership commences

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Europe's first zero-emission green corridor opened
  • Aircalin connects New Zealand and New Caledonia
  • GDP for Gerry's Dnata in Karachi
  • CIFFA names new director
  • Test train run Taijuan - Paris in 24 days
  • Fiata and ICHCA join forces
  • Alsaceterminal now in charge
  • P&O adds fifth Dover-Calais vessel
  • Less cargo theft in Brazilian hot spots
  • Adnavem opens office in Frankfurt
  • NCRR: new rail spur
  • Big Gulf carrier inject bellyhold capacity
  • Cologne logistics group stable
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • UK network expands fleet
  • Panattoni builds for Amazon
  • Stef Group appoints two directors
  • More pharma logistics power at Brussels airport

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • Air cargo market expects a healthy peak season as rates and volumes rise
  • China boosts container numbers to ease delays and asks carriers to add port calls
  • Maersk targets transpacific premium market with extra standalone services
  • Airasia beefs up cargo operation with its first freighter and two conversions
  • Port of Yantian dusts off pre-financial crisis plan to add 3m teu capacity
  • Finite port resources can be stretched with dynamic digital developments
  • Craig Grossgart and Lisa Johnstone join Seko global ocean leadership team
  • Supply chain radar: Marvellous FedEx - no (investment) stone left unturned
  • Against the odds: Holding onto DSV Panalpina
  • Supply chain radar: The ZIM wager - oops, that wasn't pretty

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • New Jersey makes two major offshore wind awards
    The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) today awarded a combined 2,658 MW of offshore wind capacity to EDF/Shell's Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind and Ørsted's Ocean Wind II, bringing the state's
  • VIDEO: AWO highlights industry commitment to sustainability
    The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has produced a video highlighting the tugboat, towboat and barge industry's commitment to, and progress toward, environmental sustainability. The video features examples of how the industry is
  • Cadeler places $651 million order for X-class WTIV duo
    Copenhagen, Denmark, headquartered wind farm installation specialist Cadeler (OSE: CADLR) has signed a $651 million contract with Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. to build two new X-class wind turbine
  • VIDEO: TU Delft ready to race with "flying" hydrogen boat
    A team of students at TU Delft in the Netherlands are getting set to compete at the upcoming eighth Monaco Energy Boat Challenge with what they call the "first flying hydrogen boat."
  • Global Mercy set for maiden voyage
    The world's largest civilian hospital ship, Global Mercy, has now been formally handed over to Mercy Ships in a ceremony at the Tianjin Xingang shipyard in northern China. Gothenburg, Sweden, based Stena

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • How to solve container congestion
    Ideas to reduce congestion chaos, EU environment plan confirms shipping's worst fears, and little for shipping to celebrate on Day...
  • Economou cleans up in rare Cuban crude shipments
    Latest tanker owned by prominent Greek shipowner loaded second Cuban cargo in three months and now sailing for Gibraltar
  • Lloyd's Register is ready to turn class model upside down
    Class has traditionally been reactive. The focus on digital solutions in maritime will make Lloyd's Register much more proactive. The...
  • Euroseas orders feeder brace at Hyundai Mipo
    The contract for two eco-design fuel-efficient feeder vessels of 2,800 teu, which, according to the company, will consume about 30% less...
  • Navios Partners adds five bulkers as mother company continues sell-off
    The acquisition of capesizes Navios Azimuth, Navios Ray and Navios Bonavis will cost $88m and was approved by the conflicts committee of the Navios Partners'...
  • Carriers push charter rates to record highs
    In the bizarre world of container shipping economics, paying ultra-high rates is still viable. Indications are that there will be...
  • CommBank quits shipping amid market uncertainties
    Ship finance experts say the bank's exit will not have a big impact on the shipping market as financing is...
  • Wynn-Williams steps down as chairman of Thomas Miller
    Profit down despite increased turnover, as company commits to growth through M&A
  • How long can bulk market benefit from containerisation spillover?
    Geared bulkers are said to be the beneficiaries, as well as the breakbulk and ro-ro fleet, and although the peak...
  • Cyber insurance failing to improve security
    A cyber insurance study finds the industry is failing to spur companies to improve their cyber security. Data sharing is...
  • Indonesia's Pertamina to develop LNG bunkering
    The plan unveiled by Pertamina calls on two of its business units to collaborate on LNG trading and bunkering
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Iranian box fleet continues to trade despite sanctions | Liberalised maritime regulation can aid trade recovery |...
  • Precious Shipping gets $85m sustainability-linked loan
    The long-term financing package includes an IFC A loan of $55m, a parallel loan of $15m from Export-Import Bank of...
  • LNG bunkering ramps up off Malaysia
    Malaysia looks set to challenge Singapore for a larger share of the still nascent LNG bunkering market
  • Shipping urged to 'engage' with supply chain to solve US port problems
    An investigation into congestion at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and New York & New Jersey has highlighted...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • DOT offers $44 million for NY-NJ port road project
  • Overbooked Asia-US trade gets three new services
  • Ocean rates to remain at record levels into 2022: Moody's
  • Pandemic forces shipper focus on supply continuity: DSV
  • Global semiconductor shortage threatens ro/ro recovery
  • Overweight container levy adds to rocketing India-US rate levels
  • Houston pilots dial back ship length restriction

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • Ocean Yield sees another option exercised on one of its tankers
    The Oslo-listed company said Navig8 Chemical Tankers would take control of a chemical tanker
  • Vale VLOC is first ore carrier to sail on a carpet of bubbles
    Mining giant testing Silverstream air lubrication system to reduce fuel use and emissions on Sea Victoria guaibamax
  • STX Offshore reveals orders for 12 more tankers as revival continues
    South Korean shipbuilder makes good on promise of more new contracts earlier this year
  • Moody's takes positive view of shipping as it predicts average 29% profit hike
    Ratings agency says global recovery has changed its view of the sector as demand improves
  • Euroseas places first containership order in its history
    Aristides Pittas-led outfit books a pair of feeder boxships at Hyundai Mipo for a total of $76m
  • Frangou comes up with another $115m loan to deal with Navios bonds
    CEO to provide new facility as Navios Maritime Holdings tackles notes maturity
  • Bocomm Leasing makes woodchip carrier debut with $310m newbuilding deal
    State-owned Chengxi Shipyard is commissioned to build eight ships that will be chartered to China's largest paper manufacturer
  • Proman adds two more newbuilds to methanol-fuelled tanker tally
    Swiss producer and operator inks fifth and sixth vessels in innovative series in China
  • HMM privatisation back on track as shipowner pursues expansion
    Shipowners biggest shareholder looking to offload stake as fleet grows
  • Astrup Fearnley and DNV to offer emissions calculator to shipbrokers and owners
    Norwegian groups developing new software through the Veracity by DNV platform
  • Ever Given release delayed after Suez Canal grounding settlement
    Hopes the containership would be preparing to sail appear premature as parties continue to finalise deal
  • Hartmann-Abou Merhi fund buys LPG carriers as it seeks more growth
    Pelagic Partners strikes deal to add ships to low-profile fleet as it sets out to tap global post-Covid-19 growth
  • Can we believe in an 'explosive' rebound in tanker rates?
    Soaring oil prices traditionally lead to demand destruction but perhaps things could be different this time
  • Navigare Capital linked to sale effort as ultramax bulker values soar
    Identity of ship purchased by Belships emerges as Eagle Bulk tied to purchase
  • Vitol and Trafigura take Greek aframaxes and suezmaxes on short period tanker charters
    Most shipowners and charterers opt to stay put as spot markets remain sluggish
  • Solstad sells another PSV as term deals revealed for four more ships
    Owner moves another vessel closer to disposal target following restructuring
  • Norden adds another $40m to profit forecast as forward bulker rates jump $10,000
    Danish owner points to big spikes in levels for supramaxes and panamaxes in the second half of the year
  • More 'Prexit' for Eagle Bulk as GoldenTree eyes the door in $79m deal
    Underwritten public secondary offering would slash holding by more than half as private-equity selldown continues
  • Lack of international vaccination strategy is failing seafarers
    Every effort must be made to expand the patchwork of vaccination availability for seafarers
  • Goats and boats: Sustainability role combines passions at UECC
    Car carrier's energy and sustainability manager follows in footsteps of his eco-warrior parents
  • BW-backed Cadeler splashes $651m on two wind turbine ships at Cosco shipyard
    Oslo-listed shipowner says price has risen for X-class duo in China
  • Navios Maritime sells trio as spin-off mounts $182m five-ship acquisition
    Daughter company Navios Maritime adds three capesizes and two newbuildings to expanding fleet
  • Precious Shipping lines up $85m sustainability loan with IFC
    First green loan for Thai shipowner to help finance four specialized cement carriers and a bulk carrier
  • Fred Olsen teams with Shimizu for global wind farm vessel work
    Norwegian and Japanese owners will work together to utilise Shimizu's new installation ship coming in 2022
  • 'An icon': Dubai shipping legend George Varghese dies
    Credited for helping to put the Middle East on the global cruise map, Varghese collapsed during a golf game
  • More 'Prexit' for Eagle Bulk as GoldenTree eyes the door
    Underwritten public secondary offering would slash holding by half as private-equity selldown continues
  • Frontline accused of privacy violations over employee emails
    Norway's data privacy watchdog probes opening of emails between a sacked bookkeeper and Frontline's head of newbuildings
  • Wrongful dismissal lawsuit lifts lid on life inside Frontline Management
    Office politics, spending spats and a distracted John Fredriksen feature in court action over the abrupt firing of a company veteran
  • Dubai shipping legend George Varghese dead
    Credited for helping to put the Middle East on the global cruise map, Varghese collapsed during a golf game
  • Nitin Mehta jumps from Tomini Shipping to GMS
    Dry-bulk chief executive trades newbuildings for scrap as fourth generation takes the helm
  • Dubai shipping legend George Varghese dies
    Credited for helping to put the Middle East on the global cruise map, Varghese collapsed during a golf game
  • Japan's Lepta piles on Maersk-backed containership newbuildings at Yangzijiang
    Company brings tally of 3,500-teu boxships to 10 on the back of long-term charters to Danish liner giant
  • Singapore's IMC recruits Keith Denholm to head up dry bulk arm
    Asia veteran's initial role will primarily be focused on growing shipping company's asset light operating business
  • Some more 'Prexit' for Eagle Bulk as major investor eyes the door
    Underwritten public secondary offering would slash holding by half as private-equity selldown continues

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • Georgia Ports Authority nets $47M federal grant for inland container port
    Federal funding and private investments lend support to the supply chain infrastructure surrounding the Port of Savannah.
  • Hellman Logistics to offer pan-European drone delivery in 2022
    The Black Swan drone is coming and it can carry more than a toothbrush from Walgreens. Dronamics is working to set up droneports all over...
  • How COVID variants could impact container and tanker shipping
    More problems loom for importers of Asian containerized goods and tanker slump could last even longer.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 30, 2021
  • VLCC fixtures shrouded in secrecy in ailing tanker market
    A mostly transparent VLCC market is witnessing an increase in deals being concluded privately as a dismal freight market is offering charterers the luxury to quietly pick and choose their preferred owners as well as keep fixtures under wraps.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks climb as light distillates still volatile
    Oil product stockpiles at the port of Fujairah on the UAE's east coast climbed to a two-week high, led by a 34% increase in gasoline and other light distillates.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: New projects in Angola unlikely until 2025
    Angola is in the midst of securing long-term supply deals for its refined product needs as a slew of new refinery projects are unlikely to come online till at least 2025.
  • ConocoPhillips outlines 10-year plan, reduces 2021 capex 4% to $5.3 billion
    Nearly six months after closing its acquisition of Permian Basin operator Concho Resources, ConocoPhillips June 30 set out an ambitious 10-year operating plan June 30 that aims to grow oil production about 3%/year and deliver superior returns at an average breakeven cost slightly under $30/b.
  • OIL FUTURES: US crude stock draws extend sixth week amid surging refinery demand
    US crude oil inventory draws extended in the week ended June 25 amid rising refinery appetite and static production, US Energy Information Administration data showed June 30.
  • Houston to play crucial role in energy transition: executive
    The world will miss agreed climate protection targets without the deployment of large-scale negative emissions solutions by 2025, a coalition of UK industrial companies and investors said June 30.
  • World set to miss climate targets without negative emissions: UK coalition
    The world will miss agreed climate protection targets without the deployment of large-scale negative emissions solutions by 2025, a coalition of UK industrial companies and investors said June 30.
  • Med ULSD premiums hit 6-month high as quarter-end destocking eases, demand improves
    Cash differentials for CIF Mediterranean ultra low sulfur diesel cargoes touched a six-month high at a $6.25/mt premium to the front-month ICE low sulfur gasoil futures contract June 30, with destocking pressure ahead of the quarter-end having eased and demand picking up, traders said.
  • July ex-wharf 0.5%S bunker premium at China's Zhoushan port sinks on supply overhang
    The premium for ex-wharf marine fuel 0.5%S bunkers loading in July at China's Zhoushan port inched down to flat to a premium of $2/mt to Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S cargo assessments, from $4-$5/mt for June loading due to ample supply and thin demand, traders said during the week of June 28.
  • Hong Kong delivered 380 CST bunker to remain tight until mid-July
    The supply of 380 CST bunker fuel for the delivered market in Hong Kong has tightened after the lifting of the 14-day quarantine rule in mid-June, and is expected to remain tight at least until the middle of July when replenishment cargoes are scheduled to arrive, bunker suppliers based in Hong Kong said June 30.
  • Fujairah delivered bunker premium flips to discount amid limited demand
    Bunker suppliers in Fujairah offered delivered marine fuel 0.5%S at competitive levels to capture a limited demand amid strengthening outright price, pushing delivered premium against FOB Singapore cargo price into negative territory.
  • TENDER DATA: Thailand's PTT offers IMO 2020-compliant fuel oil for July 19-21
    PTT last sold 28,000 mt of IMO 2020-compliant fuel oil with 100-380 CST viscosity for loading over June 4-6 from Map Ta Phut at a discount of $6-$7/mt to Mean of Platts Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S assessments, a company source said.
  • Middle East producers set to hike August crude OSPs on stronger Dubai market
    Middle East oil producers are widely expected to raise their term crude prices for Asian refiners for August-loading cargoes on the back of market strength that has seen premiums for benchmark cash Dubai crude strengthen recently.
  • US crude exports' four-week moving average hits more than one-year high
    US crude exports over the four-week period ended on June 25 rose to a more than one-year-high as exporters have benefited from particularly low freight rates, the US Energy Information Administration showed June 30.
  • Pickup in commercial talks boosts Cheniere's hopes on mid-scale LNG project
    Cheniere Energy expects to make a "substantial dent" by the end of 2022 in building sufficient buyer support for a proposed mid-scale expansion at the site of its Texas liquefaction facility, Chief Commercial Officer Anatol Feygin said June 30 in an interview.
  • INTERVIEW: CMB targets ammonia dual-fuel ships from 2024, Antwerp hydrogen expansion
    Belgian shipping company Compagnie Maritime Belge will run ammonia dual-fuel ships in new large vessels its fleet from 2024, as it navigates a transition away from fossil fuels, and expands its hydrogen refueling operations in Antwerp, according to CEO Alexander Saverys.
  • Anglo American completes biofuel trial to decarbonize ocean freight
    The trial was conducted onboard the Frontier Jacaranda on a voyage from Singapore to South Africa.
  • Bangladesh's July HSFO imports likely to fall 10% on month on low industrial demand
    The imports are likely to decline approximately 10% month on month to 337,500 mt, Karim added.
  • Alfa Laval, Wallenius partner to develop wind propulsion for ships
    The AlfaWall Oceanbird solution could reduce emissions by 90% on the largest ocean-going vessels, the statement said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges higher as market eyes OPEC+ meeting, rising delta variant
    The June 29 meeting of the OPEC joint technical committee could provide some early indication regarding the group's plans, analysts said.

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PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of 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
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.
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