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November 3, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Container shipping rates from North Asia to North America seen rebounding
  • IMO reaffirms commitment to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping
  • Maersk delivers record earnings in Q3
  • MOL in joint study on use of wind propulsion system for bulk carrier
  • US inventories reach record high
  • CCS-UK ready for CDS import declarations
  • Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on certain seamless tubes, pipes from China
  • Chennai Port registers all-time record in cargo handling & containers in Oct.
  • Minister inaugurates new radars & Vessel Traffic Management System at Cochin Port
  • Mumbai Port Trust to become Mumbai Port Authority from today
  • American Airlines Cargo boosts transatlantic services
  • APM Terminals Pipavav receives first full reefer rake from ICD Viramgam
  • Aviation Ministry waives charges for freighters to promote agri exports from NE
  • Empowered Group of Secretaries set up to monitor implementation of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
  • Global aviation seen recovering to 2019 levels by end-2023
  • Passenger to freighter aircraft conversion seen strong
  • Rail freight continues to speed ahead
  • G20 economies rolling back Covid-19-related trade restrictions, but more steps urged
  • Merchandise exports surge again
  • Blue Dart announces Q2 results with new all-time highs for revenue & earnings
  • Hactl returns to normal operations

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Weekly container train between Milan and Moscow
  • Aercap acquires GE Capital Aviation Services
  • ATC Aviation assists ITA Airways' cargo business
  • More South Baltic Transport Loops
  • Forward to the biggest hydrogen-powered fleet
  • Platform for pharma logistics providers
  • Port of Rotterdam elects new representative
  • Another Korea Russia Express service
  • Tanzania Railways to receive locos from Malaysia
  • Balimpex becomes Dutch
  • Standard Club chooses Robert Drummond
  • Cargo Force: four new facilities for USPS
  • Three new vehicles in one go
  • Coalition for wind propulsion at sea
  • GW launches "zero emissions" programme
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Adelaide Airport picks Brenton Cox
  • Ontario on its way to confirming cargo role

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • 'Strategic transformation of ocean business' brings Maersk record Q3 profit
  • GXO Logistics upgrades guidance as spin-off proves a success
  • Maersk confirms move into air freight services with 777 and Senator buys
  • Challenges rising - unlike water levels - for shippers using Europe's barges
  • Perishables shippers high and dry as reefer rates soar and boxes run short
  • COP26: LNG in the firing line as nations unite behind zero-carbon maritime targets
  • Warehouse shortages will stay with us until 2023 as inventory gows
  • SM Line plans post-IPO expansion via US east coast container service
  • On the wires: M'rsk's warm sunrise a cold sunset for forwarders

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • COP26: U.S. signs "Zero by 2050" declaration
    The U.S. is one of 14 countries signatory to a Declaration on Zero Emission Shipping by 2050 released at the COP26 conference in Glasgow yesterday. Interestingly, as well as countries such as
  • Crew change problems continue
    New national lockdowns, an increase in flight cancelations, travel restrictions, and increasingly strict crew change requirements, especially in Asia, are preventing seafarers from going back home after completing their contracts. This is
  • Second GEV compressed-hydrogen carrier design gains ABS AiP
    Perth, Western Australia-headquartered Global Energy Ventures (ASX: GEV) is pushing forward with its plans to develop compressed hydrogen tankers as a means of transporting green energy to regional markets. Back in July
  • Equinor unveils new floating wind foundation design
    Hoping to be successful in its ScotWind proposal, Norwegian based energy giant Equinor has now revealed its preferred floating wind foundation design for full-scale gigawatt (GW) commercial floating offshore wind. Called the
  • Matson commits to net zero GHG by 2050
    One of the most iconic names in U.S. shipping, Honolulu, Hawaii, headquartered Matson Inc. (NYSE: MATX), has published new long-term environmental goals in a Sustainability Report 2020 Supplement that commit the company
  • Heddle Shipyards picked for cable ferry build
    A CAD 3.3 million (about US$2,6 million) investment by the Government of Ontario will see Canada's Heddle Shipyards build a new cable ferry for the route that links the province's Simcoe Island
  • Ferry Design: The boat is just one part of the solution
    There are a lot of moving parts to designing a ferry system, and the boat itself is just the one that floats. Ferries-and in particular commuter ferries-are components of overall transportation networks.

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Shipping carbon levy support grows as 50 states back IMO action
    The Dhaka-Glasgow Declaration marks a significant shift in the scale of political backing for accelerated action within the IMO, but...
  • COP26: Net-zero camp boosted by US-Danish pledge, but success is far from certain
    Denmark's prime minister used the opening of COP26 to call for zero emissions by 2050 as more countries add their...
  • GoodBulk reports record quarter after capesize highs
    With majority of the fleet in the spot market, third-quarter revenues increased by 74%
  • Make charterers, not owners, pay for emissions, say EU shipowners
    EU shipowners' association also calls for dedicated fund to support marine fuel transition
  • Capesize bubble bursts as daily rates drop 64% in three weeks
    Weaker indicators out of China combined with lower iron ore volumes from Brazil and potentially Australia as the first-quarter approaches...
  • Maersk looks to long-term contracts for stable revenues
    The integration of its carrier and logistics business, and now airfreight, have helped Maersk increase contract volumes to more than...
  • Seanergy bullish on long-term outlook for capesizes
    Soaring third-quarter earnings reflect highest rates for a decade as well as new acquisitions
  • FSL Trust posts loss as spot tanker rates suffer
    Singapore-listed trust continues distributions to unit holders as investment climate in shipping seen as 'challenging'
  • Steamship chief says double-digit rate hike is 'solid step'
    'It was necessary to make progress towards a balanced combined ratio. This is a very solid step in that direction...
  • ONE chief shrugs off boxship orderbook concerns
    Shipping lines 'have to do the next best thing' due the current unavailability of zero-emission fuels
  • Daily Briefing
    'No indication' big fleets have edge on expenses - survey | Deviation from planned route led to Stellar Banner grounding...
  • Maersk expansion takes off with airfreight acquisition
    Maersk is to acquire airfreight specialist Senator Logistics and acquire more aircraft for its Star Air operation. Company reports record...
  • California ports start container dwell fee programme to tackle backlog
    'We need our supply chain partners to make operational changes that will reduce dwell times, clear our terminals and make...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • NWSA terminal joins LA-LB in assessing excessive container dwell fee
  • Vaccine mandate for large US companies may snap supply chain: truckers
  • Small importers lack big retailers' levers to avoid new LA-LB storage fees
  • COVID-19 accelerates Maersk's long-term contract business
  • JOC Intermodal Savings Index: Contract savings rise, spot savings dip in Q3
  • Maersk grows global air cargo network with $644 million Senator takeover

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Seaboard closes $180m vessel order as its shipping profits surge
  • DHT Holdings sees tanker rate weakness drag on into fourth quarter
  • Classification societies insist US shipping up to offshore wind challenge
  • China quarantine restrictions add to seafarer woes, despite jump in Covid jab rates
  • Maersk makes more in single quarter than whole year as gravy train keeps rolling
  • Poseidon Principles 'won't wait for IMO if it does not respond to COP26'
  • Seanergy profit soars in red-hot capesize bulker market
  • IRISL arrests MR tanker in Cyprus as it doggedly campaigns to recoup ships
  • Former Arctic shipping analyst Ringheim emerges as banker at DNB Markets
  • Odfjell exits shortsea trade with sale of chemical tanker trio
  • Glomar signs deal to fuel North Sea fleet with renewable HVO blend
  • CNOOC floats tender to build a 12,000-cbm LNG bunker vessel
  • CIT lends $70m in refinancing of Greece-based dry bulk fleet
  • Crew stuck on arrested tanker due to red tape, rigid Covid rules
  • Pareto Bank lends another $35m as it expands containership book
  • Four seafarers missing after tanker, fishing boat collide
  • Getting shipping to zero-carbon target will take these key steps well before 2050
  • Stellar Banner master's decision to deviate led to catastrophic grounding
  • Maersk celebrates record profits by acquiring German forwarder
  • GTT snares greater share of LNG fuelling market as newbuildings tick up
  • Minerva, Transmed offload 17-year-old crude carriers
  • Precious Shipping bulker, crew arrested in Nigeria drugs bust
  • Eagle Bulk boss Gary Vogel wins pay rise as record profits roll in
  • MOL and Vale team-up to probe potential of rotor sails on large bulk carriers
  • Tanker exit: Spetalen sells stake in VLCC owned with Ofer and Economou
  • Gallagher asks if club reserves could be used to calm P&I's perfect storm
  • Handysize bulk carriers seize opportunities in disrupted shipping markets
  • Nordic American Tankers fixes suezmax for 12 months as 'insurance policy'
  • China Cosco Shipping Corp unveils new chairman
  • Yangzijiang says impact of China power cuts 'kept under control'

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Air Canada rides auxiliary freighters to record cargo revenue
    Air Canada Cargo has been a strong pandemic performer, but the passenger side of the business is finally beginning to recover.
  • Shipping shares in sea of red as broader stock market rises
    Virtually every U.S.-listed shipping stock fell on a day that the S&P 500 hit a record high.
  • Maersk expands logistics supermarket with airfreight investments
    Shipping giant Maersk has transformed itself into a one-stop shop for logistics services and now is growing its airfreight capability.
  • 58,900 long-dwelling containers now on penalty clock in LA, Long Beach
    A whopping 40,000 of those containers have been at the Port of LA for nine-plus days, which is considered lingering.
  • Cybercriminals selling access to shipping, logistics firm networks, report warns
    Cybercriminals have attempted to sell network access for multiple shipping and logistics firms, opening the door for devastating ransomware attacks in the global supply chain,...
  • Matson aims for net-zero fleet emissions by 2050
    Matson set additional emissions-reduction targets Monday. The Hawaii-based shipping company plans to reach its goals by improving efficiency and accelerating zero-carbon fuels and technologies.
  • Fines aim to discourage shippers using LA port as makeshift warehouse
    The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are turning into makeshift warehouses. Officials hope new fines on lingering cargo will end the practice.
  • Shipping giant Maersk continues buying spree after best quarter ever
    Maersk expands air business after earning more in a single quarter than in any prior full year.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
  • Brazil's independent truckers start strike, but impact limited
    Brazil's independent truckers walked off the job at midnight Nov. 1 to protest high diesel prices, but adhesion to the strike was light after the federal government won a series of injunctions over the weekend that will limit the labor movement.
  • US Senate panel eyes hearings on energy security in light of China military advances
    US Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee members Nov. 2 expressed interest in holding both a closed and a public hearing on US energy security preparedness in the event of conflicts around the world, in light of reports of China's rising military capabilities.
  • Japanese refiner ENEOS cuts wholesale product prices by Yen 1,500/kl: sources
    ENEOS, Japan's largest refiner, cut domestic wholesale base prices for its five major rack oil products by Yen 1,500/kiloliter ($2.10/b), making the first decrease in 10 weeks, market sources said Nov. 2.
  • Container throughput at Gothenburg increases by 16% amid high transport demand
    Freight volumes at the Port of Gothenburg, Sweden continue to increase as demand for transport across Northwest Europe remains high as the world recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Polish bunker supplier Ship-Service says it's liquidating
    Polish bunker supplier Ship-Service said in a statement Nov. 2 that its shareholders had adopted a resolution to dissolve the company and carry out a liquidation procedure, which started Oct. 29.
  • Australian heavy sweet crude premiums rise, LSFO cracks strengthen
    The cash differentials for December loading barrels of Australia's heavy sweet crudes were firm amid resilient low sulfur fuel oil cracks on the month, trade sources said Nov. 2.
  • Oil flows to and from Sudan to resume after protestors agree to end blockade
    South Sudanese and Sudanese crude oil exports and oil product imports are expected to fully restart after protesters agreed to halt a blockade on roads and oil pipelines to and from the Red Sea port of Port Sudan, a senior oil official said Nov. 2.
  • Marathon streamlines portfolio towards renewables as refined product demand rebounds
    Marathon Petroleum, the largest refining company in the United States, is evaluating refining and midstream assets in its portfolio as it shifts focus and capital spending away from refining and towards renewable projects.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude lacks direction ahead of OPEC+ meeting, US inventory numbers
    Crude oil futures settled mixed Nov. 2 as the market looked toward the upcoming OPEC+ meeting and US inventory reports for direction.
  • KCS resumes rail operations at Mexico Lazaro Cardenas port after 91-day blockade
    Kansas City Southern resumed rail operations from the Mexican port of Lazaro Cardenas on Nov. 1 after 91 days of a protest blockade and $25 million in losses.
  • COP26: India's PM Modi commits to net-zero emissions by 2070
    In other new commitments, Modi said India would reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by 45% by 2030.
  • Ammonia supply down on lower natural gas supplies: trader
    Middle East prices also were on the rise with a deal heard at $715/mt FOB Middle East loading H2 November.
  • Platts launches daily Asia bitumen assessments from November 1
    The new assessments reflect two grades of bitumen basis FOB Singapore and FOB South Korea.
  • ADNOC Global Trading Ltd to join Asia gasoil physical MOC
    Platts will publish all relevant information from ADNOC Global Trading Ltd accordingly.
  • Weak demand caps Hong Kong Nov ex-wharf low sulfur marine fuel premiums
    The persistent weak demand for downstream delivered marine fuel 0.5%S kept Hong Kong well supplied with low sulfur fuel oil bunkers, industry sources said.
  • INTERVIEW: Sing Fuels eyes geographic forays amid decarbonization efforts
    The Singapore-headquartered company revenues jumped 45% year on year in the financial year ended September, with its total marine fuel sales volumes up 20% on the year, Sonnich Thomsen, managing director bunkers, said.
  • Singapore marine fuel 0.5%S bunker premium at multimonth highs on tight barge availability
    Berthing congestions have extended the time required for bunker barges to refuel, thus restricting the availability of slots for prompt deliveries, market sources said.
  • COP26: Biden says administration 'working overtime' on climate strategy
    The White House, however, released a long-term strategy Nov. 1 to meet its 2050 goal, with a focus on actions this decade. And it noted plans to work with Congress to provide $3 billion annually in climate adaptation finance, intended to help those most vulnerable to climate change worldwide.
  • COP26: Southeast Asia moves on climate with A$2 bil Australia funding, net zero targets
    In a separate joint statement on Nov. 1, PM Morrison, minister for emissions reduction Angus Taylor, and minister for foreign affairs Marise Payne said Australia's new A$2 billion commitment will be spread over the next five years to developing countries in the region.
  • Primorsk November ULSD exports to rise 26% on month to 1.5 mil mt
    The Northwest European ULSD market was fairly balanced in October, with volumes of oil in storage caverns and tanks falling due to good demand and a strong backwardation in the futures market.
  • Primorsk November ULSD exports to rise 26% on month to 1.5 mil mt
    The Northwest European ULSD market was fairly balanced in October, with volumes of oil in storage caverns and tanks falling due to good demand and a strong backwardation in the futures market.
  • COP26: Southeast Asia moves on climate with A$2 bil Australia funding, net zero targets
    In a separate joint statement on Nov. 1, PM Morrison, minister for emissions reduction Angus Taylor, and minister for foreign affairs Marise Payne said Australia's new A$2 billion commitment will be spread over the next five years to developing countries in the region.

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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 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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