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BRIEFS
August 3, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 2, 2021
  • CMA CGM launching new RoRo short sea Med service connecting Marseille & Barcelona with Casablanca
  • DB Schenker expands its network with Finland acquisition
  • HFW advises Shanghai Shipyard on $170 m UK Court of Appeal win
  • Rising freight rates & acute container shortage put pressure on companies
  • Serious officer shortage seen in world merchant fleet
  • Seven new services calling Vietnam's Cai Mep in 2021
  • Merchandise exports seen growing at 6.9 pc YoY in FY22
  • LNG receiving & re-gasification terminal proposed at Kakinada
  • CEVA Logistics to expand presence in Latin America with Cargex acquisition
  • CONCOR to provide transit assurance service
  • India, Bangladesh resume freight trains on Haldibari-Chilahati rail route stopped in 1965
  • Mahindra Logistics ups revenue & PAT in Q1 FY22
  • Minister gives Sagarmala update
  • Railways registers highest ever freight loading in July
  • 'All efforts have been made by the lines to meet the demand'

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 2, 2021
  • Derailed train means European intermodal cargo hits the buffers again
  • Senate poised to approve upgrades to 'decaying' US transport infrastructure
  • Profits in the wake of faster containerships trump green concerns
  • IAG Cargo dismisses falling yields in Q2 - 'more than offset by sold-tonnes'
  • Asian carriers schedule more 'preighter' flights to meet peak season demand
  • Shipsta and Calix make their move as CCS and decarbonisation becomes a la mode
  • Letter from Bangladesh: Chittagong Port hits nadir; scanners hamper Dhaka air exports
  • PACC Container Line quits liner business after parent group refocuses
  • Against the odds: Stunning TFI International - UPS Freight's new foster parent

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 2, 2021
  • NNS completes more CVN 79 compartments
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that its Newport News Shipbuilding Division is making significant progress in the compartment and systems construction of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). The
  • U.S. seizes sanctions busting tanker
    U.S. authorities have yet to lay their hands on the alleged owner and operator of a tanker at the center of a sanctions busting scheme, but they have the ship. On Friday,
  • Golden Ray: Oil discharge follows latest cut
    The St. Simons Sound Incident Response reports that wreck removal personnel separated Section Six from the remainder of the wreck of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray on Friday. However, during weight-shedding
  • BV classes world's first hybrid SES crew transfer vessel
    Bureau Veritas has classified the world's first hybrid-powered surface effect ship (SES), the CWind Pioneer. Built at the U.K.'s Wight Shipyard, the 22 meter long x 8.9 meter beam crew transfer vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 2, 2021
  • Nigeria joins International Chamber of Shipping
    The Nigerian Chamber of Shipping has become a full member of the International Chamber of Shipping, and the first African...
  • British Marine hires marine insurance veteran
    'Guy is a well-known and respected figure in the marine P&I market and brings a wealth of experience to the...
  • Three switch from Clyde & Co to Squire Patton Boggs
    Robert Parson is one of the leading trade finance lawyers in Europe with a track record in advising on some...
  • Container lines fighting losing battle on capacity
    Nominal capacity has been injected into key trade lanes. But with delays occurring throughout the supply chain, the amount of...
  • WFW hires Singapore partner from Hill Dickinson
    Move strengthens WFW's capabilities in Singapore, a key hub for disputes and arbitration for the Asia Pacific region
  • Smaller-sized bulker daily rates exceed $30,000
    Fixtures were heard of at the $50,000 per day level in the ultramax segment on some routes as tonnage tightness...
  • China export quota vacuum not a threat for tankers
    The bearish factor for the tanker market is China's policy decision to reduce the output of independent refiners, such as...
  • Yangzijiang optimistic about dual-fuel newbuilds
    The newbuildings have helped push Yangzijiang's year-to-date new orders to 112 vessels, or $6.7bn in value terms, and its existing...
  • Daily Briefing
    P&I clubs face up to the Micawber dilemma | Fatal oil tanker attack off Oman 'caused by drone' | Wakashio...
  • US seizes sanctions-busting oil tanker linked to North Korea
    The tanker is the second North Korea-linked vessel forfeited in a US court
  • MOL takes cautious view of tanker market
    MOL expects a slow recovery towards the second half of the year, despite the global vaccination programme and a likely adjustment...
  • Shipping reviews security links in wake of fatal tanker attack
    As a diplomatic tit-for-tat exchange played out on Monday in the wake of the drone attack on Zodiac-operated product tanker...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 2, 2021
  • Maersk boosts 2021 profit outlook by about $5 billion
  • UP targets mid-week for Houston intermodal lift repair
  • ONE rides 'strained' market to $2.5 billion fiscal Q1 net profit
  • Container shipping woes need more than short-term fix
  • NS unveils incentive for easing Chicago, KC congestion
  • Procurement vendors arm shippers with carbon calculation tools
  • AI and algorithms taming project cargo logistics

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 2, 2021
  • Meyer Werft to build ship for Ocean Residences
  • KCC secures its longest contract of affreightment for Cleanbu ships
  • GasLog Partners' big sell-off highlights flat overall week for stocks
  • Wakashio wreck remains stuck one year on from the disaster
  • Iran promises to strike back as rhetoric heats up following tanker attack
  • Safe Bulkers set to acquire its first capesize in three years
  • 2020 Bulkers vessel collides with RB ship on Yangtze River
  • NYK Line pushes ahead with VLCC sale campaign in deal with Greek buyer
  • Euroseas gets hands on cash from failed containership sale deal
  • Orders and inspections boost Bureau Veritas marine division
  • Euroseas gets hands on cash from failed containership sale deal
  • Gulf shipping put on red alert following deadly attack on Zodiac tanker
  • More iron ore needed from Brazil to unwind port congestion for capesizes
  • Tanker 'eco' and scrubber premiums reach highest level since early 2020
  • Archangel Pacific sells modern ultramax bulkers amid robust S&P market
  • American Club benefits from Eagle Ocean Marine's slow growth
  • Bureau Veritas classes first hybrid-power wind farm vessel with air cushion
  • Mayflower will be back in water in weeks after fault found
  • Knutsen doubles up on LNG carriers for Poland's PGNiG
  • Amid carbon drive, insurers brace for climate change's shipping impact
  • Pioneer Marine stays in the red before completing fleet sale
  • 'We don't want to see crazy times again,' says Hamburg Commercial Bank's Rohr
  • Legendary Greek cruiseship owner Andreas Potamianos dies at 88
  • Israel vows response to Zodiac tanker attack as Iran gets blamed
  • Warwick Norman lashes out against rising crew abandonment cases
  • Retired RightShip boss Warwick Norman leads crew welfare drive

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 2, 2021
  • Maersk posts blockbuster Q2 results - and Q3 looks even better
    Container giant earned $5.1 billion in the second quarter and expects earnings of $18 billion-$19.5 billion for the year.
  • COVID threatens Chinese exports as US struggles to restock inventories
    U.S. inventory-to-sales ratio still historically low as key import source - China - faces growing delta variant risk.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: Almost eight years in the Great Bitter Lake
    The "trapped" crews found many ways to pass the time, including holding their own Bitter Lake Olympiad, in celebration of the Tokyo Olympics of 1968.
  • Audit recommends enhancements for DHS air cargo security programs
    U.S. Customs and the Transportation Security Administration have different programs for preventing explosives from being smuggled onto aircraft in the cargo. A new report recommends...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 2, 2021
  • Asia middle distillates: Key market indicators for August 2-6
    Asian middle distillate markets are starting the Aug. 2-6 trading week on a steady note, with tightening gasoil supply balances and healthy Asian exports supporting the sector, while demand for jet fuel/kerosene remain suppressed by tight travel restrictions amid a spike in COVID-19 transmissions caused by the delta variant.
  • Singapore's jet fuel/kerosene MOC trade volume rises 20% on month in July on demand uptick
    The volume of physical jet fuel traded during the Platts Market on Close assessment process in Singapore rose 20% month on month to 500,000 barrels in July amid firmer demand from Europe and the US West Coast, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • EU extends for five years anti-dumping measures on US biodiesel
    European Union anti-dumping duties on imports of US biodiesel will remain for another five years to prevent surging imports of artificially cheaper US biodiesel, the European Commission said in the EU official journal Aug. 2.
  • Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for Aug 2-6
    The cash differential for the FOB Singapore 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessment was expected to rebound in August after dipping in late July as pricing for late August and early September-delivery cargoes from power generation utilities comes into effect, traders said.
  • Asia crude oil: Key market indicators for Aug. 2-6
    Crude oil futures ticked lower in mid-morning trade in Asia Aug. 2 from the July 30 Asian close after OPEC+ on Aug. 1 increased production levels by 400,000 b/d.
  • Japan's ENEOS, France's Neoen eye CO2-free hydrogen supply chain in South Australia
    Japan's ENEOS said Aug. 2 it has agreed with France's Neoen to consider developing a CO2-free hydrogen supply chain in Australia's South Australia state, under which the companies aim to transport hydrogen in the form of methylcyclohexane (MCH) to Japan.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Refined-product sales advance 12.1% on year in June
    Brazilian fuel distributors registered a 12.1% year-on-year advance in refined-product sales in June as demand in Latin America's largest economy continued to bounce back from the world's second-deadliest coronavirus outbreak, the National Petroleum Agency said Aug. 2.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Aug. 2-6
    Spot bunker pricing in the Americas registered a second consecutive week of increases with the aid of stable to heightened demand and bullish global oil prices.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude slide accelerates as market weighs weak Chinese data, rising supply
    An overnight price slide accelerated in midmorning trading Aug. 2 as the market digested rising supply and weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data.
  • Japan's Cosmo Oil to start commercial sustainable aviation fuel output by 2025
    Cosmo Oil, Japan's third-largest refiner, said Aug. 2 it will start commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel by 2025 after running a government-funded pilot project over fiscal 2021-22 (April-March) to FY 2024-25.
  • BRAZIL DATA: June oil exports jump 54% on year amid refinery maintenance
    Brazil's crude oil exports jumped 53.7% year on year in June amid maintenance at various refineries that reduced the demand for crude, and the output of domestic refined products, the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP, said Aug. 2.
  • Global airline capacity slips 0.5% on week as jet fuel recovery continues: OAG
    Global jet fuel demand may be slowly picking up, but scheduled airline traffic remains fragile with capacity for the period starting Aug. 2 slipping 0.5% on week to 81.3 million seats, according to aviation data company OAG.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude slides as weak China PMI, delta spread hit demand outlooks
    Crude futures settled lower Aug. 2 as weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data and the continued spread of the COVID-19 delta variant added headwinds to demand outlooks.
  • EMEA Octanes: Key market indicators
    Strong demand for gasoline and high octane components puts pressure on the supply side, while blenders pivot away from butane as a blendstock destined for the US Atlantic Coast.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude dips on bearish Chinese data, delta variant jitters
    There may be some slight profit-taking today, in light of softer economic data in China over the weekend, Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist at IG said.
  • Hong Kong August ex-wharf bunker premiums fall on weak demand
    "Even after the lift of the [quarantine] rules, demand is not rising as expected," said a bunker supplier.
  • Australian heavy sweet crude cash premiums appear resilient on month
    Last month, Woodside was heard to have sold a similar sized cargo of Vincent crude at a premium in the high-$8s/b to Dated Brent, FOB, traders said.

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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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