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BRIEFS
January 7, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 6, 2021
  • Uncertainties making it difficult for carriers to plan capacity management for Chinese New Year 2021
  • Railways trying to ease domestic box shortage
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • JNPT welcomes the New Year on newly inducted tug boat Daisy Star
  • Freight trains attain speed highs on dedicated freight corridor
  • India's GDP to rebound to double digits in FY2022, says report
  • Gati launches Drushti eye camp in Hyderabad to impact over 7,000 lives

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Schniederkötter appointed Hoyer CEO
  • Battery-electric loco tests in California
  • New train with direct link to Scandinavia
  • Two Japanese partners for "Pupa"
  • Tunisair: engineer comes to the rescue
  • Funds to extend Liège port
  • Penske rides the Black Horse
  • Flexible-loading trailers expand fleet
  • Kerry Thailand on stock exchange
  • 20 year-concession for terminal
  • MHP Solution Group fills new position
  • Emirates Skycargo uplifts Brazilian satellite
  • German food discounter tests heavy etruck
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Belly capacity between Florida and Paraguay
  • Developing business in West Yorkshire
  • GAC Germany up and running
  • Three projects for Glencar

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 5, 2021
  • Shippers and forwarders claim carriers breach contracts to demand higher rates
  • With 'global vaccine corridor' a priority, air cargo in India is under new pressure
  • Amazon rate increase deferral a powerful magnet for squeezed US retailers
  • Unaccompanied ro-ro traffic up at Tilbury as vision for Thames freeport is unveiled
  • Costs set to fall for Qatar Airways as Middle East blockade comes to an end
  • Brexit forces retailers to localise Northern Ireland supply chains
  • BIFA publishes post-Brexit Standard Trading Conditions
  • Burkhard Eling becomes new CEO amid top-level changes at Dachser
  • ACS appoints Chris Fisher as its US business development director
  • Snapshot: Mainfreight - beyond rational now?
  • Supply chain radar: Don't moan about Hapag-Lloyd - blame absent BaFin
  • Schiphol's new year manifesto: determined to 'build back better'
  • Supply chain radar: DSV Panalpina at the mercy of its own strategy

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 5, 2021
  • Oakley acquires grain terminal
    North Little Rock, Ark., headquartered commodity trading, distribution, and transportation company Bruce Oakley Inc., has acquired a grain terminal facility in Cahokia, Ill., from American Milling. Oakley plans to operate the terminal
  • AWO applauds passage of NDAA
    The American Waterways Operators has applauded the recent passage of H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021, noting that "for AWO and the
  • VIDEO: Stern section removed from Golden Ray wreck
    The St. Simons Sound Incident response team today completed the removal of Section Eight, the stern, of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray. The heavy lift vessel VB-10000, which had earlier completed
  • New leadership at Maritime UK
    Maritime UK has appointed Sarah Kenny as its new Chair and Robin Mortimer as its new Vice Chair. Kenny, who is CEO of BMT Group was previously Vice Chair and replaces Harry
  • EBDG supports trawler modernization project
    Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) is supporting Rockland, Maine, headquartered O'Hara Corporation as it modernizes its 204-foot factory trawler, Alaska Spirit. The vessel has been fishing Alaska's Bering Sea since 1989 when
  • Japan Marine United delivers third in series of advanced 3,055 TEU box ships
    Shipbuilder Japan Marine United Corporation has delivered Wan Hai 323 the latest in a series of eight new 3,055 TEU containerships being built for Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines. The ships are the
  • Removable bow turns tugboat into icebreaker
    A project with the potential to make any ice-strengthened vessel into an icebreaker (see earlier story) is moving right along. The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) has now converted the tugboat Calypso
  • ClassNK advises: Install BWMS early on
    Shipowners waiting too long to install ballast water management systems (BWMS) by the deadline set by the IMO BWM convention may face problems. Classification society ClassNK has been periodically analyzing the retrofitting

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 5, 2021
  • Shipping firm among latest US sanctions targets in Iran
    The US 'remains committed to denying revenue flowing to the Iranian regime as it continues to sponsor terrorist groups, support...
  • Venezuela's crude oil exports slow to a trickle
    Exports in 2020 dropped to 500,000 barrels per day compared with a high of 2.29m bpd in 1997, LLI data...
  • South Korea demands release of tanker seized by Iran
    South Korea is sending diplomats to Iran and a destroyer to the Strait of Hormuz to demand that Iran release...
  • Shippers call for container line pricing scrutiny
    Container line customers are up in arms over a shortage of containers and additional fees being added to their services...
  • Panama Canal moves to support VLGC market
    Cleaves Securities estimates net effective VLGC fleet capacity to reduce by 6.7% due to recent canal policy changes further boosting...
  • Will carriers control shipping's digitalisation?
    The Federal Maritime Commission will examine a joint venture on IT standards for the issuance of an electronic bill of...
  • Grimaldi takes delivery of first of three newbuildings due in January
    Eco Barcelona will be joined by Grande Texas and Eco Livorno in the opening weeks of 2021
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Ships urged caution after Iran tanker seizure | Navios Partners and Navios Containers agree merger | ZIM eyes...
  • Japanese lines to focus on social responsibility in 2021
    ESG has emerged as a key theme as the major Japanese lines keep up with global trends. A realisation that...
  • China to tighten inspection on box shipping carriers' pricing practices
    Chinese regulators are said to be preparing another 'consultation' with carriers, in a renewed attempt to cool off the sizzling...
  • World's largest ethane carrier makes maiden call at US terminal
    According to Lloyd's List Intelligence vessel movement data, the vessel called at the Orbit terminal in Nederland on December 30 to...
  • Southern California ports face pressure from rising volumes
    Kip Louttit, executive director of the Marine Exchange which manages the ports' vessel traffic, said all is well with their...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 5, 2021
  • On-time delivery for parcel carriers edges higher despite holiday surge
  • EU regulators have limited room to respond to shipper complaints
  • Outlook 2021: Despite 2020 progress, long road ahead for zero-emission shipping
  • Forward Air targets pricing, LTL service as route to better returns
  • Outlook 2021: Container lines to exert pricing power in trans-Pacific contracts

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 5, 2021
  • Surprise Saudi self-sacrifice hurts tanker market prospects
  • Navios Containers 'very attractive' buy for Navios Partners
  • Iranian shipping company and an executive hit harder with US sanctions
  • How can US-listed shipping stocks climb out of the wreckage of 2020?
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen bringing nine ships out of lay-up
  • LNG carrier rates head higher as charterers search for ships
  • Vincent Shipping boosts bulker fleet with chartered quartet
  • Paris MOU bans two ships for a year after repeated detentions
  • Chinese gas player Jovo wins IPO approval to fund LNG carrier newbuildings
  • Nakilat fixes out second charter-free LNG carrier to Shell
  • Tanker tonne-mile picture brightens for next two years
  • Pasha asks courts for clarity on newbuilding crewing issue
  • New Havyard ship repair firm finds experienced new managing director
  • Isle of Man register appoints Idwal's Kingdon in China
  • Yang Ming sets up joint venture with NAXCO to boost French business
  • The cook, the bosun, the pumps and a drunken rescue
  • A chance meeting with a chandler in the Runcorn Inn
  • Free wine and why it pays to stick to the agreed deal
  • TNG refinances three MR tankers in $44m loan deal
  • Tufton Oceanic eyes fundraising drive as European family investor buys in
  • Qatar set to be welcomed back on Middle East shipping map
  • KSOE kicks off the New Year with boxship order worth $823m
  • LNG carrier orders surprise, with 53 vessels contracted last year
  • MOL CEO: Wakashio incident must never be allowed to happen again
  • FueLNG takes delivery of first LNG bunkering vessel for Singapore
  • Yangzijiang set for repeat performance in 2021, predicts analyst
  • Zhonggu Logistics eyes 20 boxship newbuilding order worth $700m

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 5, 2021
  • Liners highly unlikely to slash service for Chinese New Year
    Like clockwork, liner operators sharply reduce their sailings each year during the Chinese New Year holiday. Not in 2021.
  • TSA 100% screening option could be cheaper for cargo shippers
    The Transportation Security Administration's top official for air cargo security is looking at a less-expensive alternative to intrusive inspection of all freighter shipments.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 5, 2021
  • PFG threatens to halt crude exports from Libya's Marsa el-Hariga terminal: sources
    **Guards complain of delayed salary payments **PFG could make similar moves at other eastern terminals **Libyan oil production surged to multi-year highs in Dec
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil rallies amid reports OPEC+ will extend cuts into February
    **Saudi Arabia, Russia agree to one-month extension: reports **Germany extends pandemic lockdowns
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Companies in Europe increasingly turn to renewables
    Poland plans to have 2 GW of hydrogen electrolysis capacity and 2,000 hydrogen fuel cell buses on its streets by 2030 as part of a new strategy to promote the use of the fuel, the government said Jan. 4.
  • Dec fuel oil barge volumes traded in London MOC up 26% on month
    **0.5% sulfur barge volumes up nearly 39% **3.5% sulfur barge volumes up 21%
  • Container rates to UK from North Asia hit all-time high
    **Equipment shortages and demand push rates higher **No reprieve expected until after Lunar New Year
  • Italy's Grimaldi says new HSFO-powered vessel beats IMO 2030 target
    **Vessel equipped with scrubber system **Carbon intensity below IMO 2030 target **Ships ordered now must meet tougher future climate goals
  • North Sea crude flows to Asia dip in December
    Flows of North Sea crude grades Brent, Forties, Oseberg, Ekofisk, Troll and Johan Sverdrup to Asia in November totaled 11.46 million barrels, down 36% from November, according to commodity data company Kpler.
  • UAE's Masdar seeks to double renewable capacity in 3-5 years
    **Current gross capacity at 10.7 GW **Company eyeing projects in Israel, Saudi Arabia
  • CONTAINER QUARTERLY: Rates expected to remain strong on extended cargo demand
    **Container rates to Europe continue to show strength despite Brexit deal **All eyes focused on Chinese New Year to gage Chinese exporting volumes
  • FEATURE: Tanker owner hopes for recovery slip to H2 2021 as bearishness rolls into new year
    **Fundamentals point to slow recovery in freight rates **Slower inventory stock draws to dampen tanker demand **Marine bunker spreads to provide little support to scrubber installations
  • NIGERIA DATA: Dec crude, condensate exports up 5,746 b/d to 1.66 mil b/d
    **Nigeria exports more to India, less to North Europe **No cargoes destined for China, unchanged from Nov
  • AZERBAIJAN DATA: December crude output in line with OPEC+ quota at 586,900 b/d
    **December production up just 100 b/d from November **OPEC+ quota rises to 595,000 b/d for January **OPEC+ meeting Jan. 5 to set February quotas
  • European fuel oil paper volumes in December MOC fall 71% on month
    The volume of fuel oil swaps traded in December during the Platts Market on Close assessment process in London fell 71% month on month, as the fuel oil market awaited the year's end.
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco seeking 90,000 mt 180 CST fuel oil
    Ceypetco procures fuel oil on behalf of West Coast Power Pvt. Ltd. and other local power companies for power generation.
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel: Key market indicators this week
    The European fuel oil markets began the new year amid continued pressure on refinery margins, with 0.5%S marine fuel still the most valuable transport fuel crack as the intensifying coronavirus pandemic hit wider transport demand.
  • Open interest for Singapore MF 0.5%S futures hits record for fourth consecutive month
    **Open interest for Singapore MF 0.5%S forward curve up 5.82% on month **Open interest for HSFO forward curves up 0.37% on month
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Galp to halt Porto refinery operations in 2021
    Portugal's Galp said in a regulatory filing Dec. 21 it will discontinue its refining operations at the Porto refinery from 2021 and concentrate its core refining activities and future developments at its larger Sines refinery.
  • FEATURE: Higher demand from scrubber-fitted vessels to sustain bullish Singapore HSFO over 2021
    **Rise in scrubber-fitted vessels to boost HSFO demand in 2021 **Saudi Arabia's utility, industrial usage demand key to Asia HSFO prices **Short-term Asia HSFO market seen balanced to long on ample supply
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco seeks 25,000 mt of 180 CST fuel oil for early-Feb
    Ceypetco procures fuel oil on behalf of West Coast Power Pvt. Ltd. and other local power companies for power generation.
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Lanka IOC seeks marine fuel 0.5% for Jan. 25-26 delivery
    Lanka IOC occasionally seeks marine fuel 0.5% volumes from the spot market via tender to meet bunker demand at Trincomalee.
  • Platts FOB Singapore 2020 fuel oil swaps trade volume slips 10% from 2019
    **Marine Fuel 0.5%S trade volume surges to 39.62 mil barrels in 2020 **Singapore fuel oil swap trade volume falls 10% in Dec from Nov
  • FEATURE: No respite for Asian commodity markets from geopolitical risk in 2021
    **US-China headed for clean energy arms race: Eurasia Group **Phase 1 trade deal unlikely to see major changes in H1 2021 **US-Iran engagement key issue for oil markets: Platts Analytics
  • BRAZIL DATA: November refined product sales dip 2.5% on year
    **Oilseed, sugarcane harvests fade **Pandemic undercuts sales growth **Brazil sales to snap three-year trend
  • BRAZIL DATA: Crude oil output slides, while exports rise to record in November
    **Maintenance work undercuts production **Atapu Field well flow rates impress **Oil exports rise seventh year in row
  • S Korea's refiners shrug off tanker seizure in Iran, remain hopeful of oil trade resumption
    **South Korean companies not seen as hostile targets **Refiners hopeful for at least partial resumption of Iranian oil trades **$7 billion of Iranian assets locked in S Korean banks
  • OPEC+ adjourns meeting until Jan. 5 with no deal yet on February oil quotas: delegates
    **Russia seeks 500,000 b/d increase, but many opposed **Saudi Prince Abdulaziz says loose pumps may sink market **Novak says vaccines have improved oil market outlook
  • Rotterdam crude palm oil surges past $1,000/mt on output concerns, soybean oil rally
    Crude palm oil spot prices for shipment to Rotterdam surged to $1,032.50/mt on Jan. 4, a 10% increase on the month, due to production delays at origin and a strong soybean oil market.
  • REFINERY MARGIN TRACKER: Margins rise as mobility increases on COVID-19 vaccine rollout
    **European, Asian traffic congestion rises to half of 2019 levels **US traffic congestion at 50% of last year's levels
  • Singapore receives first LNG bunkering barge
    **Singapore LNG bunkers priced higher than VLSFO **LNG gaining traction globally as a marine fuel

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
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- 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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