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BRIEFS
October 5, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2021
  • Advance Cargo Information Declaration for cargo to Egypt
  • CMA CGM to launch service connecting North Greece with Egypt & South Turkey
  • Kerala govt likely to extend coastal shipping service to Vizhinjam port
  • Maersk partners with China Classification Society on carbon-neutral technologies & standards
  • MOL & Kokusai Cable Ship sign MoU on operation of cable-laying ships
  • New service between Northeast & Southeast Asia launched
  • Basmati rice exports down in April-July: APEDA
  • Adani Ports continues to register volume growth
  • Piyush Goyal welcomes the world to participate in India's growth story; inaugurates India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
  • CBDT notifies rules for implementing amendments made by the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021
  • SCI will have to further show its strength in future: Sarbananda Sonowal

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A new old oligopoly
  • 20 minutes to refuel a hydrogen truck
  • Seko snaps up Bansard
  • Physical advantage for digital partnership
  • Etihad Rail to transport 60 million t of goods
  • Winners of the 52nd AOTOS Award
  • White smoke in the Port of Trieste
  • Milestone for Hamad port
  • Tier 4 Locomotive to operate in Pennsylvania
  • Lena Klopfstein named head of LNT
  • The other kind of "ship of the desert"
  • First A321 cargo conversion inducted in China
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swiss Post's new ID(eas)
  • Port Sagunto's rail access progresses
  • Harald Jony CEO of cargoe Austria
  • Rail-enabled vessels with green finance
  • Japanese carrier joins Pharma.Aero
  • PtL world premiere in northern Germany

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2021
  • New shock for importers as shipping lines cut box free-time, despite haulier shortage
  • Cargo velocity now slowing through US east coast ports as congestion spreads
  • CIMC joins the liner business, chartering ships for US west coast service
  • Adani seals new Colombo deal, but transhipment losing out to direct India calls
  • Acquisition-hungry Seko Logistics buys France's Bansard International
  • Coca-Cola switches container supply chain for bulk carriers
  • Alexey Skatin leaves Russian Post to join Volga-Dnepr as MD
  • Avolon targets air cargo market in A330 aircraft conversion deal
  • Supply chain radar: Beware the first horseman of the (logistics) apocalypse - Part 1
  • Shipper radar: Always Coca-Cola - decontainerisation... or 'giving the box lines the finger'

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2021
  • Stonepeak to acquire Teekay LNG in $6.2 billion transaction
    New York City headquartered investment firm Stonepeak is to add TK LNG Partners (NYSE: TGP) to its $39 billion portfolio of infrastructure and real assets under management. A merger agreement announced today
  • Norwind Offshore places CSOV, SOV orders with Vard
    Fincantieri's Vard subsidiary has booked a significant order from Norwind Offshore, a new offshore wind farm support company that, like Vard, is based in Ålesund, Norway. Started by some long established players
  • Keppel O&M tug first with ABS Remote Control Navigation notation
    A remotely operated harbor tug developed by Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) is the first in the world to receive the ABS Remote Control Navigation Notation. A trial of the 65-meter
  • VIDEO: Damen e-ferry nominated for Ship of the Year Award
    Damen's all-electric ferry Bryggen has been nominated for the 2021 KNVTS Ship of the Year Award. This prestigious prize is presented each year to an outstanding, technically innovative ship designed and largely
  • Management changes at Thordon Bearings
    Anthony Hamilton has been appointed as the new technical director at Thordon Bearings. Reporting directly to CEO Anna Galoni, he will lead the Burlington, Ontario, headquartered company's engineering, CAD, and new product
  • Chief engineer and Greek ship owner and operator indicted
    A New Orleans grand jury last week indicted ship manager Empire Bulkers Ltd., ship owner Joanna Maritime Limited and chief engineer Warlito Tan for alleged violations of environmental and safety laws involving
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping tackles mental health head-on
    Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has partnered with Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) to break the mental health taboo and provide professional psychological support to its 5,000-strong and growing workforce across sea and
  • Kirby names new CFO
    Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) reports that Raj Kumar will be joining the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer in November 2021. He will succeed Bill Harvey, who previously announced

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2021
  • Marine insurers cancel 'spoofing' Iran-linked ships
    Intervention by a New York-based non-governmental organisation has been followed by action from insurers removing some Iran-linked vessels from their...
  • Piraeus agrees expansion deal for car terminal
    A 35-acre expansion of the existing terminal area will create parking space for another 5,400 cars, while existing port facilities and...
  • Teekay sells LNG unit for $6.2bn
    Under Stonepeak's ownership, Teekay LNG will have improved access to competitively priced capital for both fleet renewal and potential future...
  • Eagle Bulk unveils new dividend policy amid $400m refinancing
    Under the new policy, payments of quarterly cash dividends equal to a minimum of 30% of net income, but not...
  • IEA calls for more hydrogen investment
    Governments must lower barriers to hydrogen's growth as a fuel if the world is to meet its 2050 emissions pledges...
  • The week in charts: Demolition drought | Surge in Venezuelan subterfuge STS transfers | Weighing the economics behind boxes on bulkers
    Sky-high box and bulker rates have led to a dearth in demolition numbers across both sectors, while tanker scrapping too...
  • Genco to focus on dividends and cutting debt
    Genco's chief executive says he wants to carry out paying dividends even if markets turn softer and one of the...
  • Bottlenecks and 'pent-up demand' to bolster freight market
    Short-term disruptions aside, the logistics executive says more focus should be put on the changes that will be shaping the...
  • Yildirim mulls sale of CMA CGM shares
    The 24% shareholding in French group CMA CGM represents one of the very few opportunities for financial investors to acquire...
  • Sovcomflot signs multi-LNG carrier deal with Novatek
    The newly ordered gas carriers will meet all the current environmental requirements and will be compliant with the most stringent...
  • Delays soak up more than a tenth of boxship capacity
    Carriers have deployed all available capacity to meet demand. But congestion driven delays mean a capacity equivalent to CMA CGM's...
  • Belships extends expansion with two supramaxes
    The new vessels will take the firm's fleet to 29 supramax and ultramax bulkers, with an average age of four...
  • Daily Briefing
    Venezuela expands deceptive shipping practices to bolster Asia crude exports | The BDI: Back to 2008, but in a good...
  • CSSC nets LNG carrier quartet order from Qatar Petroleum
    Order comes after a long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement signed between Qatar Petroleum and the gas and power unit...
  • CDB Leasing orders nine ultramaxes at domestic yard
    Deal will further boost the shipping portfolio of the Chinese lessor, which has been scooping up vessel assets this year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2021
  • Port of Virginia looks to NS depot opening for dwell relief
  • Vancouver importers scramble for domestic containers
  • Congestion blunting Asia-Europe capacity injection: analysts
  • MPV/HL market shifts toward longer-term commitments
  • Höegh Autoliners orders eco-friendly Aurora-class car carriers
  • SEKO expands global footprint with takeover of Bansard

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2021
  • Capesize bulker prices may rise amid booming rates, says analyst
  • Flex LNG says arbitrage profit of $108m per cargo will boost spot rates
  • Transpacific capesize bulker rates drop, signalling normalisation
  • Cambodia claims cargo on World Tankers ship was always its oil
  • Cosco gets respite to complete Piraeus port investments
  • China's Brinav wins the race to launch world's first autonomous ship
  • Stena Sonangol pool sells off oldest suezmax tankers in recycling deal
  • World Maritime Day is bitter-sweet amid continued impunity and abuse at sea
  • Alicat scoops North Star's order for new wind farm 'daughter craft'
  • Hoegh LNG Partners gets more time on FSRU refinancing
  • Golar LNG tests bond markets to refinance $402m issue as it adds $382m loans
  • Tufton Oceanic eyes retrofits after splashing $41m on two more bulk carriers
  • Probe launched after Glenhallen ro-ro partially sinks in Algiers
  • Simon Palthorpe steps down as president of Carnival UK
  • Maersk sells container business MCI into China for nearly $1bn
  • Havfram poised to move into wind farm vessels with next-generation newbuilding
  • High capesize rates may lead to panamax 'stem splitting', brokers say
  • CDB Leasing swoops on nine ultramax newbuildings at New Dayang
  • Oaktree exits Ports America investment as Canadians takeover
  • Transport sector urges vaccines and mobility for trade's sake
  • Bottles of duty-free booze boost fortunes of Stena Line's Irish Sea ferry services
  • Platts to add Singapore and Houston to methanol price assessments
  • Tanker hopes dashed, oil leaps to seven-year high as Opec+ keeps supply down
  • Remote surveys will not replace physical surveys, says IACS chairman
  • Carnival borrows $1.5bn to pay down high-interest Covid-19 debt
  • MX Bulk sells kamsarmax newbuilding for strong price on dry bulk surge
  • Investment company Stonepeak buys Teekay LNG Partners in $6.2bn deal
  • Eagle Bulk takes flight with dividend policy and buy-back programme
  • Energy transition work helps Gunvor Group to place $300m bond
  • Labour convention shows its true stripes - it's a toothless tiger
  • A lifeline for seafarers amid the hidden Covid-19 crisis
  • IndianOil linked to six-figure LNG fixture as open ships become hard to find
  • Panthalassa hits the buffers after bulker arrests in China
  • Seaspan Corp leads the rise of a new order in container shipping
  • Demurrage and detention charges: bad when they're not good
  • Greek manager denies tanker seized by Saudi Arabia after Yemeni claims
  • Farstad and Volstad families take $162m plunge into offshore wind
  • Jiangnan Shipyard scores $170m car carrier order from SAIC Anji
  • Belships buys two more supramaxes and seals ultramax charter
  • Sovcomflot and NYK ink order for up to six LNG carriers for Novatek
  • Coca-Cola switches to bulk carriers in face of sold-out containerships
  • Bulk carrier crewman dies of suspected heart attack after finding colleague's body
  • Empire Bulkers charged over alleged 'magic pipe' tampering in US
  • Magnetic energy generation is a way to keep your cool
  • Van Oord orders methanol-fuelled wind turbine installation vessel
  • Opec+ inaction likely to release more VLCCs into trading fleet
  • P&O Maritime aims to reinvent PSV sector with switch to freight model

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2021
  • How supply chain chaos and sky-high costs could last until 2023
    With no end in sight for global supply chain crisis, importers warned to brace for high costs throughout next year.
  • Viewpoint: LA empty containers tell a compelling story
    According to customs data, the share of empty exports to total exports leaving the Port of Los Angeles is up over 10% and leaving at...
  • IATA forecasts 2021 air cargo revenues to hit record $175B
    Air cargo is booming, but the pandemic set back international passenger airlines by seven years or more by several metrics.
  • Despite exodus of empty containers, US exports are hitting new highs
    Containerized exports continue to struggle but overall, U.S. exports are rising. Sales are at record levels for some commodities.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2021
  • Global oil demand 'very healthy', lack of investment could send prices higher: Aramco CEO
    Some of the reasons are short term, he said, such as high electricity costs in the UK and Europe in general and a shortage of natural gas, estimating the switch from gas to oil at some 500,000 b/d.
  • September fuel oil barge volumes traded in London MOC rise 6.6% on month
    Fuel oil complex was reportedly tight during the month of September, providing support to the complex. Tight supply fundamentals came from dynamics in Asia, as well as high natural gas prices.
  • OPEC+ committee recommends 400,000 b/d November crude production increase
    The recommendation must be ratified unanimously by the 23-country OPEC+ coalition, which meets later in the day.
  • Japan's IMO-compliant domestic bunker contracts for Q3 settles at Yen 69,400/kl
    The settled quarterly price, widely used by bunker fuel suppliers and shipowners in Japan's domestic market, is decided by representatives of fuel oil suppliers and shipping companies in quarterly discussions, with companies taking turns each quarter in handling the discussions.
  • Bunkering delays expected at Fujairah, backlog building
    Traders said the backlog has intensified due to robust bunker demand on the first trading day of the week, as some buyers had not been deterred.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges slightly higher ahead of OPEC+ production decision
    According to Commerzbank analyst Carsten Fritsch, significantly higher prices and tight supply are putting pressure on OPEC+ to increase production by more than the 400,000 barrels per day originally planned for November.
  • ICE LSGO futures net speculative length up 14,510 contracts on week
    Sentiment was bullish in the Mediterranean ultra low sulfur diesel market Oct. 1, with a shorter Tuapse loading program and upcoming refinery maintenance set to tighten supply.
  • Oman 'almost back to normal' as Sohar port reopens after cyclone
    One bunker trader at the port said he hasn't been able to provide bunkering operations at Fujairah since Oct. 2. He said he has two ships waiting for bunkering, and expects to resume filling orders within a day.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Belarus Naftan operations not affected by fire at coker
    The fire occurred in the week ending Oct. 1, due to a diesel leak during testing of the delayed coker.
  • IEA sees 'encouraging signs' on 'important' low-carbon hydrogen expansion
    However, governments need to move "faster and more decisively" on implementing hydrogen policy measure, particularly around demand, for the world to stand a chance of reaching mid-century net-zero emissions goals, the IEA said in its Global Hydrogen Review 2021.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Italy's Livorno to stop crude refining by end-2022 - sources
    The decision was presented as aligning with the general global move towards winding down the use of fossil fuels, the sources said.
  • Ministerial meeting backs need to strive for Paris Agreement
    The consensus was reached Oct. 4 during the first Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting (AGGPM), which was launched by Japan, to consider realistic energy transitions toward carbon neutrality and measures to achieve green growth in Asia.
  • Operations at Russian port of Novorossiisk disrupted as storm forecast extended
    Loadings of crude and diesel tankers are facing renewed delays, a spokesperson for Russian crude oil pipeline operator Transneft said Oct. 4.
  • RUSSIA DATA: September oil production up as OPEC+ eases output cuts
    Output was up 2.7% on the month and 8% on the year to 43.86 million mt -- or 10.72 million b/d -- in September.
  • OPEC+ plan to boost output not enough to meet demand, build inventories: Vitol's Muller
    OPEC+ ministers are set to meet virtually Oct. 4, when they will discuss the tapering of production and November quotas.
  • Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for Oct 4-8
    South Korea's marine fuel 0.5%S bunker supply is expected to tighten slightly in October due to refinery maintenance.
  • Weak demand caps Fujairah Oct ex-wharf low sulfur marine fuel premiums
    Suppliers are cautious about overcommitting to large quantities of ex-wharf purchases on term contracts, as sales of the International Maritime Organization-compliant bunker fuel in September were estimated to have fallen by "at least 5% month on month," according to traders.

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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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