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November 5, 2021
International Transport Journalweb site
  • North East line ready for heavier goods train
  • Duisport restructures key divisions
  • Focus on leasing business
  • Umco: Winter is coming
  • No limits for DHL Group
  • CMA CGM buys FMS in Los Angeles
  • Macau joins Turkish Cargo's scheduled network
  • European road freight rates at record highs
  • Unipart chooses Ian Truesdale
  • Expeditors getting far
  • Hydrogen production site planned in Gothenburg
  • Rushlift GSE wins global contract with Menzies
  • First autonomous electric pod system in service
  • Flowfox links up with DCSA
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Geodis' first generation of mobile robots
  • GlobalX inducts first A321 for cargo conversion
  • ID Logistics US picks William Parramore

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
  • Fury in China as 'greedy' airlines capitalise on market turmoil to raise rates
  • COP 26: Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for LNG
  • European road freight: 'all the ingredients for sustained rate inflation are in place'
  • Malaysia will leverage new Cainiao centre to develop as an air cargo hub
  • Cities need to adopt a wider focus on logistics in their urban planning
  • Container trade delays heaping misery on Australian importers and exporters
  • Against the odds: AP Møller-Mærsk - confirmation bias rules
  • Market Insight: Hapag-Lloyd to relocate regional North America HQ to Atlanta
  • The Loadstar Podcast | Episode 8: A never-ending peak, IKEA exclusive, and much ado about COP26
  • Conf call redux: It's raining cash on merry Mærsk
  • DVZ radar: Ceva hunting for targets to take on 3PL leaders

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
  • First Movers Coalition ups pressure for zero emission shipping
    Another day at the COP26 conference and another signal that the pressure is on shipping to decarbonize-with, or without, IMO beefing up its GHG reduction targets. Shipping is a key focus area
  • Crowley to charter in powerful Tier IV tug
    Crowley Maritime's ship assist and escort services group has agreed to charter its third Tier IV ship assist tug, Athena. Athena follows sister ships Hercules and Apollo from builder Diversified Marine and
  • ITF: Midshipman X case highlights industry-wide need for action
    The disclosures of rape and sexual assault made by the female U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet now known as "Midshipman X" underline the urgent need for action to eliminate violence in the
  • Proman Stena Bulk launches first methanol dual-fueled tanker in series
    China's Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), has just launched the Stena Pro Patria, the first of three 49,900 dwt methanol dual-fuel MR tankers on order for the Proman Stena Bulk joint venture. Construction
  • ABS in two JDPs promising new green roles for offshore platforms
    Long a symbol of fossil-fuel production, offshore platforms could gain a new green image as the result of two landmark joint development projects announced on the sidelines of the COP26 conference by
  • AWO releases Environmental Stewardship Best Practices
    The American Waterways Operators Board of Directors has approved Environmental Stewardship Best Practices tools to assist AWO members in reducing their environmental footprint and demonstrating their commitment to environmental sustainability. The voluntary

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
  • UK indecision on post-Brexit port checkpoints puts trade at risk
    'There needs to be an immediate stop to changes in assumptions and specifications from government so ports can complete facilities,'...
  • Easing capesize congestion adds to rates pressure
    Besides a small unwinding of capesize congestion outside China, the market slump has been caused by a slowing in the...
  • COP26: First Movers Coalition launched to scale up green fuels
    Maersk, Amazon, Trafigura and Fortescue Metals Group have joined an initiative meant to secure big orders to spur demand for...
  • Safe Bulkers posts largest profit for 13 years
    As earnings from dry bulk market surge, Cyprus- and Greece-based operator begins inking period charters
  • Law of the sea doesn't do enough for human rights of crews
    Freedom of navigation and exclusive jurisdiction of flag states said to hinder effective monitoring and compliance
  • DHL benefits from constrained box shipping market
    Box volumes have grown slightly but remain below where they were in 2019. Higher freight rates helped push up revenues
  • Genco raises dividend in best quarter since 2008
    Company chief executive says while it 'anticipates normal seasonality in the coming months, the overall fundamentals, including a historically low...
  • Suez Canal announces 6% rate hike for next year
    Exemptions for LNG shipping and cruise vessels, says authority chair Osama Rabea
  • COP26: Methane pledge could boost LNG as ship fuel
    Pledge to cut methane emissions 30% by 2030 could benefit LNG as ship fuel, according to its industry lobby group...
  • Norden has best quarterly results in a decade
    The Danish owner and operator expects its dry operator unit to deliver strong earnings in the fourth quarter, while its...
  • Euronav posts record quarterly loss as rates recovery begins
    'We have come through the trough of this particular cycle,' says Euronav chief executive. Industry observers have kept a watchful...
  • Economic rebound boosts ICTSI volumes
    Better conditions in its main markets pushed up income and offset cost rises. But the pandemic continued to affect some...
  • Japan shipping majors aligned on green goals
    Several initiatives, highlighted by the aim to commercialise zero-emission vessels in the second half of the 2020s, have been laid...
  • Demand drives congestion along stressed global supply chains
    An average 70 days is currently required to book a container, have it shipped overseas and received by ground transport...
  • Daily Briefing
    CMA CGM agrees deal to buy back former LA terminal | Fines threat for lingering containers is having an impact...
  • MOL to develop large ammonia-powered fuel carrier
    Company wants to step up efforts to make the fuel switch to ammonia, with the aim of deploying net zero...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
  • Shipping says lack of state support for R&D a threat to decarbonization
  • Second Tacoma terminal sets storage fee as LA-LB boxes begin to move
  • US chassis orders may not be fulfilled until late 2022
  • Small trucking firms 'bullish' on 2022: survey
  • Logistics bottlenecks hurt European factory output

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
  • Teekay Tankers focused on market recovery amid loss
  • Worth the wait: Eagle Bulk's first dividend payment in 13 years is a whopper
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen's ARC loses out on $7.2bn US government contract
  • Amazon, Apple and Yara sign up as Kerry's 'First Movers' target shipping's carbon
  • Liner operators to pass 'container dwell fees' to shippers
  • How high can they go? It's all about the dividend as Genco unveils formula
  • Suez Canal Authority hits shipowners with 6% rate hike
  • Seatruck stops use of forward cargo spaces after crewman crushed
  • USMMA again pauses Sea Year following sexual assault scandal
  • 'Nothing unusual': De Stoop addresses the John Fredriksen-shaped elephant in the room
  • Shipping's horn should sound SOS over 'Great Resignation' fears
  • Norden books best quarter in a decade and narrows its 2021 guidance
  • Big three liner giants raid secondhand containership market
  • 'Complacent' broker's contract mix-up led to ITIC insurance payout
  • Teekay LNG eyes fleet growth and renewal on funds from Stonepeak deal
  • Teekay Tankers sells eight ships in lease refinance spree as losses swell
  • Clean tankers still making life difficult for Odfjell's chemical carriers
  • Mehrotra says Foresight pursuing SCI bid despite losing Exmar
  • Why Braemar needing brokers is like Man United needing a new midfielder
  • MOL and Mitsubishi advance concept study for large CO2 carrier
  • KCC banks $25m in shipping's first equity issue aimed at decarbonisation
  • NYK Line profits from liner boom and dry bulk recovery
  • Tufton Oceanic launches tap issue to capitalise on purchase opportunities
  • NOCC locks in full employment for reduced fleet
  • Tanker trough: Euronav says worst is over after losing $105m
  • Arne Fredly makes move into bulkers with Pioneer Marine handysize buys
  • EastMed's LR2 order signals better times ahead for tanker newbuildings
  • K Line profit surges 25-fold as it looks to streamline Japanese listings
  • MOL joins forces with Namura and Mitsubishi to develop large ammonia carrier
  • NYK Line, MOL and K Line set to share $1.7bn ONE dividend
  • Sovcomflot set to benefit from surge in aframax rates, says JP Morgan

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
  • Increased flying for Amazon Air helps ATSG to record Q3 revenue
    ATSG is hitting on all cylinders with its aircraft leasing and cargo airline units, as third quarter results demonstrate.
  • Crude tankers still bleeding cash. Stars aligned for 2022 recovery?
    Crude-tanker owners continue to pile up huge losses, but hopes are high for next year.
  • Exorbitant ocean rates, need for speed give air cargo an edge
    Air cargo is typically unaffordable for most shippers. With ocean rates off the charts, air doesn't look so bad. If you can find a booking,...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
  • ARGENTINA DATA: September crude exports fall 53% as local demand rises
    Argentina's crude oil exports fell 53% in September year on year, as a recovering economy boosted local demand, Energy Secretariat data showed Nov. 4
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks fall 3.9% on week to 1.962 mil mt: Insights Global
    Stocks of diesel and gasoil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell 3.87% week on week to 1.961 million mt in the week to Nov. 4, according to Insights Global data.
  • Venezuelan elections not expected to bring major US oil sanctions relief
    Any major easing of US oil sanctions against Venezuela remains off the table, but the country's Nov. 21 elections could provide a chance for relief around the edges like a restart to crude-for-diesel swaps.
  • Derivative losses weigh on Cheniere's financial results as LNG prices soar in Q3
    About $3.5 billion in pretax derivatives losses -- mostly non-cash -- were booked by Cheniere Energy during the third quarter as forward LNG prices in end-user markets soared, the biggest US exporter of the super-chilled power plant fuel said Nov. 4.
  • US' CVR mulls separate renewables business as it moves ahead with RD projects
    CVR Energy is considering creating a separate renewables business as it moves forward with completing the renewable diesel hydrocracker project at its Wynnewood, Oklahoma, refinery, which had been put on hold earlier this year due to high feedstock costs.
  • IRAQ DATA: Oct. crude exports rise marginally to 3.49 million b/d
    Iraq, OPEC's second-largest oil producer, saw its crude exports rise only slightly in October as a boost in its southern loadings was offset by a fall in volumes from the semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude slide extends on stronger US dollar, uncertain demand, potential SPR release
    An overnight crude price rally fizzled midday Nov. 4, with futures sliding around 2% amid a stronger US dollar, uncertain demand outlooks and the possibility the US could tap its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to combat rising energy costs.
  • Low number of complaints, high costs hinder MFM take-up at Rotterdam: port official
    If or when a decision was taken to mandate MFMs it would probably take two years from the decision time to actual implementation.
  • Russian Black Sea naphtha exports fall 14% on month to 630,000 mt in November
    Naphtha exports from the neighboring Black Sea port of Novorossiysk in November are set to fall 2% month on month to 480,000 mt, according to a separate loading schedule Nov. 3.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude ticks up amid US Fed interest rate caution, OPEC+ quota view
    Crude oil prices ticked up as the Fed's Federal Open Market Committee decided Nov. 3 not to announce a date for interest rates to rise
  • Tanker firm Euronav looks to firming freight rates after challenging Q3
    **Company reports net loss for Q3 **Outlook for higher freight rates, bunker costs **Scrapping likely to gain traction by mid-decade
  • COP26: Capital committed to net-zero emissions surges to $130 trillion: GFANZ
    The 25-fold increase in capital is more than enough to transform the global economy to become net-zero by 2050, according to the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero - a global coalition of leading financial institutions.
  • COP26: Wartsila sees major role for renewables supported by thermal back-up
    The future of electricity is a combination of renewable energy supported by thermal back-up plants and energy storage systems, said marine and energy engineering company Wartsila.
  • Saudi net-zero emissions target may go beyond 2060, depending on circumstances: minister
    Saudi Arabia's 2060 net-zero emission target may be derailed by "unforeseen circumstances" because achieving the target depends on a number of factors, including evolution of technology, the country's energy minister said Nov. 3.
  • COP26: Hydrogen Council calls on world leaders to back pledges on clean hydrogen investment
    The Hydrogen Council said global demand for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen could grow by 50% by 2030, cutting the equivalent annual CO2 emissions of the UK, France and Belgium combined.
  • JAPAN DATA: Oct 24-30 oil product exports jump 23% on week to 3.64 mil barrels
    Low sulfur fuel oil exports rose 35.5% from a week earlier to 521,756 barrels in the week ended Oct 30, while high sulfur fuel oil exports plunged 51.2% over the same period to 311,135 barrels.
  • Japan's MOL aims to commission 'large' ammonia-fueled ammonia tanker in 2026
    The move comes at a time when Japan sees great potential in fuel ammonia as a CO2 zero-emission fuel as the country aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by fiscal year 2030-31 (April-March) from the FY 2013-14 level and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • COP26: Poseidon Principles' climate goals for shipping may toughen on back of IMO action
    Currently 28 financial institutions are signatories to the Poseidon Principles, representing a bank loan portfolio to global shipping of approximately $185 billion -- nearly 50% of the global ship finance portfolio.

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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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