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May 7, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 6, 2021
  • Autonomous shipping, Covid-19 impact, security & fuel safety in spotlight at IMO meet
  • CMA CGM to resume cashew shuttle service connecting India
  • Reefer container freight rates surge, but modest compared to dry box pricing: Report
  • Export of millets to Denmark further boosts organic product shipments
  • Shipments of soymeal said to be slowing down due to high domestic price
  • APSEZ to fully own Gangavaram Port after AP govt sells stake, but may scrap Myanmar deal
  • Asian container ports the most efficient in the world, as per newly launched index
  • Port of Antwerp-led consortium taking lead in greening European ports
  • Pre-requisites for vessels with draft of 14.20 m at VOC Port
  • CONCOR handles first Oxygen Express train at Container Rail Terminal Okhla
  • Procedure for import of oxygen cylinders & cryogenic tankers/containers simplified
  • FTA negotiations between India & UK to begin this year
  • Essar sets up Covid care centre with oxygen support in Gujarat
  • J. M. Baxi Group lends a helping hand to alleviate Covid crisis in India
  • No pendency of oxygen concentrators with Customs, says Ministry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More than USD 1 trillion
  • Albatros-Express runs to Milan
  • Othman the new man on the top
  • GW's Hungarian dances
  • Wan Hai Lines back to South America
  • New general director at Chronopost
  • Divaca-Koper railway to be completed in 2025
  • CBP acts against forced labour
  • An inland shipping first for Sweden
  • Nicholas Minde joins Sennder
  • Electric trucks: largest order
  • Chorus and Purolator enter charter deal
  • WLP docks in Vietnam
  • Jaxport retains stable credit rating
  • Latam Group's 30-year strategy
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Jost launches new social media format online
  • Renault Trucks appoints Swiss sales director
  • Laso Transportes in Central Europe

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 6, 2021
  • At least two more years of freight rate pain for shippers as carriers 'cash in'
  • Shipping lines can't cope with booming perishables trade and lack of reefers
  • Fury at European barge congestion: 'a festering mass of pus, now bursting open'
  • Technology and the smell of fear: 'I love it', says American Airlines Cargo chief
  • Atlas Air cuts ad hoc flying to focus on the 'capacity safety net' of long-term charters
  • APM Terminals set to operate new Mississippi deepsea container gateway
  • Allseas plans regular China-UK container shipping service with MPVs
  • Othman Alijeda to be new Aramex CEO as Bashar Obeid steps down
  • M&A radar: Expeditors, the 'Agility' nobody could get (yet)
  • Conf call redux: XPO Logistics lands a whale

Marine Logweb site
MAY 6, 2021
  • Canada will build TWO polar icebreakers
    The Government of Canada is to move forward with the construction of two Polar icebreakers under Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). One will be built by Seaspan Shipyards in Vancouver, British Columbia.,
  • Foss Maritime to operate autonomous harbor tug
    The Rachael Allen the fourth in a series of ASD-90 tugs built for Foss Maritime by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, will be will be the first U.S.-flag harbor tug to integrate autonomous
  • Voith to unveil new system for remote control of tugboats
    Voith will showcase a new system for remotely controlling tugboats in a live streamed simulation at Germany's upcoming 12th National Maritime Conference, being held virtually May 10-11. Called FernSAMS, the technology has
  • Alpha Ori solution earns ClassNK Innovation Endorsement
    The AssetAI predictive maintenance solution developed by Singapore-headquartered Alpha Ori Technologies (AOT) has been granted ClassNK's Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions. ClassNK launched Innovation Endorsement in July 2020 as a rapid
  • Harvey Gulf trims board from seven to five members
    HGIM Corp., the parent company of Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC, announced today that the holders of over 85% of its common stock-including Gladiator Investments LLC, an affiliate of Shane J. Guidry;
  • SEACOR Power: Salvage ops begin
    Salvage operations on the capsized lift boat SEACOR Power have gotten underway. Among the assets deployed is another SEACOR lift boat, the SEACOR Eagle. It is staged with gear near capsized vessel
  • Fincantieri Marinette Marine recognized for safety
    Fincantieri Marinette Marine received the top honor among larger companies from the Wisconsin Safety Council in its annual corporate safety awards, announced today. The Wisconsin Safety Council honors businesses for exemplary safety
  • Viking Life-Saving acquires HydroPen
    Viking Life-Saving Equipment has acquired HydroPen, the company behind the unique HydroPen container firefighting solution supplied to hundreds of ships. HydroPens rapid uptake has been due to its combination of innovation, efficiency
  • COVID hits GLDD first quarter earnings
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S. reported first quarter results that included net income of $8.8 million and adjusted EBITDA of $26.8

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 6, 2021
  • Weekly Briefing: An end to the dry bull run? | Box markets count the cash | Tankers wary of coronavirus quarantine
    Having hit 11-year highs this week the Baltic Dry Index bull run appeared to be slowing on Thursday as both...
  • Biofuels: Shipping may struggle with the price of FAME
    Forthcoming International Maritime Organization efficiency rules will drive more interest in biofuels, which could help bridge the gap to decarbonisation...
  • D'Amico cites lingering concerns about oil demand recovery
    The company's chief executive tells Lloyd's List that it can manage through what may be a delayed recovery in the...
  • Greece backs creation of European R&D fund within ETS
    Athens has told the European Union that charterers should foot the bill for emissions, arguing that would be consistent with...
  • Falling passenger traffic hits Finnlines' revenues
    Demand still remains constrained by the effects of the pandemic. But Grimaldi's Baltic specialist is pushing ahead with fleet renewal...
  • Norden raises profit guidance on booming dry bulk market
    Company chief tells Lloyd's List that it is well placed to benefit from the dry bulk demand surge and as...
  • Maritime Markets Outlook: Shipping's big LNG bet
    Some of the most powerful voices in shipping are among the most heavily invested in liquefied natural gas as a...
  • Role of seafarers in keeping the world moving is unrecognised
    Anglo-Eastern Ship Management chief says despite all the good shipping is doing for the world, the world does not understand the...
  • The business model in a zero carbon transition
    Companies must accept that decarbonisation is another component they need to incorporate in their business model. To do that successfully...
  • Data utility aspiration for liner shipping
    GSBN designers from Hapag-Lloyd have also explained reasons why the German carrier joined the blockchain-based shipping platform as a founding...
  • Safe Bulkers posts strong profit as fleet renewal continues
    Bulker owner's strong first quarter of the year result receives a boost from $7.6m in compensation from charterer for early...
  • Developing third-country markets is top priority for Cosco
    Measures have already been taken to expand the carrying capacities on trade routes such as such as India-Europe and intra-Europe...
  • China's gas drive fuels LNG innovations
    The race is now on to develop the most cost-effective means of shipping and storing LNG in smaller volumes
  • China looks to Iran for secure oil supply
    It's still far from a done deal. Yet if it does come off, it will mark a decent boost to...
  • China weaves through the changed coal market puzzle
    More than 20 laden bulk carriers have been stranded in Chinese anchorages, with 18 waiting for more than five months...
  • Marine LNG to blossom in China starting from its first ECAs
    One researcher forecast the Yangtze River may need 2,800 LNG-fuelled ships - and the Pearl River Delta a further 700...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Global crew changes paralysed by pandemic 'chaos' | UK government urged to step in as furore builds...
  • Why the China-US tariff war still matters for shipping
    Rather than creating room for repairing the bilateral relationships, the withdrawal of the US tariffs on China could be a...
  • Euronav suffers $71m loss as pandemic weighs on freight rates
    The owner and operator of 47 very large crude carriers and 28 suezmax tankers also raises the crewing crisis and...
  • Will China's new five-year plan squash bulker demand in the long run?
    The dry bulk market has witnessed a resurgence in rates not seen since 2010, as China's insatiable appetite for imports...
  • Stranded crew data reveals extent of changeover crisis
    Managers warned that the seemingly low percentages shown by the indicator by no means signals the end of the crew...
  • Cheniere Energy boosted by 'strong' global LNG demand
    The company says it exported a record of 133 cargoes of liquefied natural gas in first three months, 'with production...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 6, 2021
  • APM Terminals to study proposed Louisiana container terminal
  • MPV/HL charter rates to remain at record highs through June: Toepfer
  • JOC Research: Intermodal savings hit records, but could be short lived
  • Savannah port delves into transloading to jolt development
  • Walmart vet gets VC funding for perishable trucking platform
  • VCs double down on warehousing, labor software connectivity

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 6, 2021
  • Tidewater keeps generating free cash flow despite losses
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping's best quarter in decade misses analyst bets
  • 'Future-proofing' large tankers only costs $1m per ship, says Euronav
  • Norwegian Cruise Line's Frank Del Rio: 'Just let us cruise!'
  • d'Amico sees crude tankers undermine demand for product carriers
  • GasLog Partners moves to counter EEXI and CCI hit on LNG steam ships
  • Multi-year bulker fixtures will be common soon, Hajioannou says
  • Gunvor posts record trading profit as it thrives in pandemic chaos
  • Appeals court rules against US Navy sailors as fight against NYK Line continues
  • Singapore fuel supplier falls in US court dispute over Medmar bills
  • Greece wants charterers to pay for European carbon rights
  • Norden logs weakest quarter since 2019 as product tankers slump
  • Pay still a problem for Clarksons as shareholders deliver another kick in the teeth
  • illimity Bank eyes more shipping deals after funding swoop for Grindrod tankers
  • Odfjell buys Celsius Shipping out of LPG carrier venture
  • Odfjell launches tanker pool with EGD as deep-freeze hits earnings
  • De Stoop says big tankers still 'abundant' as Euronav crashes to $71m loss

American Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2021
  • US regulator probing China's role in container shortage
    China's potential monopoly over containers and intermodal chassis is the target of an investigation by FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel.
  • Why this tanker shipping depression is different from past slumps
    Tanker execs explain lack of distress sales and scrapping this time around, and why new orders will be more curtailed.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 6, 2021
  • Australia's Vincent crude trades lower in June amid volatile LSFO margins
    Cash premiums for Australia's June loading heavy sweet Vincent crude dipped lower following delays caused by the cyclone in North West Australia and volatile 0.5%S marine fuel oil margins, market sources said.
  • Pricing volatility hits Colombia bunker market as widespread protests roil nation
    Wide-ranging price indications for bunker fuel in Colombia have been heard this week from sources familiar with the market amid protests against government policies.
  • Singapore marine fuel 0.5%S June-July spread flips to contango
    Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S front-month June-July time spread flipped to a contango of 25 cents/mt on May 5, for the first time since March 31 when it was assessed at minus 20 cents/mt, Platts data showed.
  • Fujairah stands to lose out if India's COVID-19 crisis slows economic growth
    The UAE's Port of Fujairah stands to lose out on crude oil and refined product exports and bunker sales if the spiraling COVID-19 crisis in India translates into slowing economic growth for Asia's third-largest economy.
  • Corpus Christi port, Stabilis sign MOU for shore-to-ship bunkering
    A memorandum of understanding between the Port of Corpus Christi Authority and South Texas LNG producer and distributor Stabilis Solutions for shore-to-ship LNG bunkering opens a new avenue for supplying fuel there, a port authority executive said May 6.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks drop 6.9% on week to 1.428 million mt: Insights Global
    Stocks of fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region dropped 6.9% to 1.428 million mt in the week to May 6, according to data from Insights Global, following a 1% increase the previous week.
  • Multiple hydrogen production pathways needed to meet midcentury carbon goal
    Blue and green hydrogen will both become critical to a net-zero carbon future, helping the global energy industry to meet emissions reductions targets across its entire value chain, a panel of industry experts said from the S&P Global Platts 2nd Annual Hydrogen Markets Americas Conference.
  • Siemens Energy, Masdar to build pilot UAE hydrogen plant by 2022, with focus on SAF
    Siemens Energy and UAE-based clean energy firm Masdar expect a hydrogen demonstrator plant to be built by 2022 in the country's capital and to focus on showcasing sustainable aviation fuel as part of efforts to create a green hydrogen industry in OPEC's third-biggest producer.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude settles lower amid uncertain demand outlooks, profit-taking
    Crude oil futures finished a second session lower May 6 as demand uncertainty and rising supply outlooks prompted profit-taking.
  • Monjasa delivers first VLSFO consignment to new Namibian national storage unit
    Namcor's National Oil Storage Facility at Walvis Bay can hold 75 million liters of fuel and has seven tanks, one of which is for 5,000 cu m of fuel oil, according to the company's website.
  • OPEC+ oil quota overproduction rises to 3.316 million b/d: document
    **Russia, Iraq biggest quota violators through March **Excess output must be compensated with extra cuts **Compensation cuts due by end-September
  • Oil product tanker operator d'Amico upbeat on outlook
    **Platts Q1 spot rates 32% lower on year **Redistribution of refining capacity bullish for product tankers
  • Low LR2 rates support trans-Atlantic diesel shipments
    **Bottoming LR2 rates attractive for charterers **ULSD inventory on USAC drops to lowest since April 2020
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude flatlines as Brent fails to cross the $70/b mark
    "Worries over Indian oil demand are coinciding with OPEC+ gradually starting to bring supply back onto the market, along with growing Iranian supply," ING Head of Commodities Strategy Warren Patterson and ING Senior Commodities Strategist Wenyu Yao wrote in a daily note.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Cepsa restarts halted Huelva units
    The company cited "new opportunities in the international market" and the "geographical position" of the refinery as contributing factors to its decision.
  • EU carbon prices of over Eur50/mt spur CCS interest
    **Europe leads in CCUS development: Aker Carbon Capture **Oil and gas companies have key CCS role: OGCI **EU carbon futures closed Eur49.45/mt May 5
  • Shipowner Euronav sees freight rate recovery later in 2021 after challenging Q1
    **Freight rates likely to spike in H2 2021 **Illicit trade in Iranian, Venezuelan crude deferring scrapping **Dual fuel vessels on order ahead of IMO climate goals
  • Singapore to ban ship crew changes with India, neighboring countries travel history
    **Prohibition effective May 7, 23:59 hours local time **Ban comes amid spike in COVID-19 cases in India
  • Ardmore invests $6 million in JV to deliver onboard hydrogen generation system
    "We are still putting ink on paper but are hoping to close in a couple of weeks," Gurnee said.
  • Port of Rotterdam, Thyssenkrupp, HKM explore hydrogen imports for green steel
    Vast imports of hydrogen are necessary if Europe and Germany want to reduce CO2 emissions and become climate-neutral by 2050, the companies said.
  • Port Arthur LNG final investment decision likely to be delayed to 2022: Sempra
    "I don't see any scenario that we would probably take FID without having it fully contracted," Martin said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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
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
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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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