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April 12, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 11, 2021
  • CMA CGM launches the first low-carbon shipping offer by choosing biomethane
  • CMA CGM overweight surcharge from India West Coast to East Africa
  • Declaration of General Average leaves shippers with uninsured cargo vulnerable to losing it
  • Leading carriers adopt DCSA Track & Trace standards
  • Paying for the consequences of the Suez Canal delays due to the Ever Given incident
  • Farm exports up
  • Tea export figures down
  • Amendments to Port Environment Protection Safety Charges at Mundra
  • India could begin full-scale operations at Chabahar Port in May
  • Air cargo demand recovering & growing
  • Flipkart partners with Mahindra Logistics to accelerate deployment of electric vehicles for last-mile delivery
  • Indian logistics sector witnessing significant recovery, says analysis
  • RoPax ferries & water taxis set to ease Mumbai's transportation woes
  • Clarifications on the Legislative changes in Section 46 of Customs Act, 1962
  • Recovery underway after worst global recession since WWII: IMF
  • BDP International acquires DJS International, expanding US import & Customs brokerage portfolio
  • Liberian Registry introduces new online services for seafarers

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 10, 2021
  • Re-made in France
  • Ro-mo picks up speed again
  • CEIV Pharma for Taiwanese logistics providers
  • Between Malaysian doors
  • The value of empty containers
  • New head for Vacad
  • Network improves ETA
  • HLA and Pharma Aero ink MoU
  • Liquor specialist for sale?
  • New weekly service between Rome and Tel Aviv
  • MSC invests more in security
  • UK carrier wins contract
  • Genesee & Wyoming: new CEO for UK/Europe
  • For patients and profits
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • First fossil-free steel vehicles
  • Crane Worldwide Logistics promotes Thomas
  • Three months of money, money, money...
  • 5G for the Port of Southampton

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 9, 2021
  • Ripples from Suez ending in waves of price rises on all container tradelanes
  • FMC targets refunds for unfair carrier demurrage and detention charges
  • Factories must stay open, plead exporters, as Bangladesh goes into lockdown
  • Now US intermodal rail yards clog up as port congestion and delays continue
  • CMA CGM unveils another major green step with purchase of bio-methane fuel
  • Another acquisition for Scan Global as Spain's Grupo Contenosa joins the 'family'

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 9, 2021
  • Micah Morris to lead Callan Marine Brown Water Division
    Galveston, Texas, headquartered dredging contractor Callan Marine has promoted Micah Morris to Operations Manager of its Brown Water Division, where he previously served as project manager. Morris is a graduate of Texas
  • Powerful new cutter suction dredge joins Suez Canal fleet
    The latest addition to the Suez Canal dredge fleet, the Mohab Mamish, was set to arrive at Port Said on board the heavy load carrier Xiang Rui Kou this evening. It is
  • Jon Nass to take helm at Port of Gulfport
    The Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA) Board of Commissioners has named Jon Nass the new CEO and Executive Director of the Port of Gulfport, following a national search. "After nearly an eight-month
  • Samsung Heavy unveils new ECO-WTIV design
    South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has unveiled its first proprietary Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) design. It breaks new ground by using a combination of advanced green technologies to slash CO2
  • Hagland orders a pair of plug-in hybrid self-unloaders
    Haugesund, Norway, headquartered Hagland Shipping has ordered two 5,000 dwt self-discharging bulkers at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands. They will feature a plug-in battery hybrid power solution meeting IMO Tier
  • VesselsValue: Volatility continues in crude tanker sector
    Over the last few months, the crude tanker market has continued to show signs of volatility, with rates still suffering and cargo miles faltering again in February after a short period of

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 9, 2021
  • Support vessel sent to aid fire-damaged Antarctic supply ship
    Australia has sent a support vessel after its Antarctic resupply ship Everest was 'engulfed' by fire. The ship is diverting...
  • The week in charts: Tanker scrapping flatters to deceive | Box data highlights pandemic pain | Suez stoppage shoots up freight rates
    Tanker demolition numbers through the first quarter did little to raise hopes of reducing oversupply weighing on rates, while the...
  • The LL view: End the scandal of seafarer abandonment, now and forever
    Without rigidly enforced penalties for owners who evade best practice, those at the sharp end will continue to suffer
  • Nauru flag targeted by sanctioned shipowner
    There are 75 tankers now registered with 17 flags of African countries, or Pacific or Caribbean islands with little technical...
  • Container spot freight rates see Suez impact
    Freight rates usually slide following the Chinese New Year holiday. This year supply chain woe, high demand and the disruption...
  • 'Extraordinary reduction' in hull claims' cost and frequency
    Record lows attributed to reduced shipping activity and are unlikely to continue as world trade picks up, industry told
  • Trafigura opens carbon trading desk
    Commodities trader joins growing carbon credit market, with its current head of crude oil for Europe taking leadership of the...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why decarbonisation requires more than aspirational soundbites
    The transition to zero-carbon shipping is riddled with uncertainties, most outside of the control of shipping companies and the industry...
  • Box growth data lays bare impact of pandemic
    Latest container volume figures show a 16% jump in February, when factories across China remained closed to contain the spread...
  • Suez fallout slows supply chain recovery
    Box lines were already struggling with port congestion and inland haulage delays. The added disruption means any recovery will be...
  • Lower rates expected for Qatar LNG shipping tender
    Qatar Petroleum has also offered shorter fixed tenures for the very numerous tankers being tendered out
  • Plight of abandoned seafarers is 'very critical'
    A crew member from the abandoned bulk carrier, Ula, told Lloyd's List that the situation has reached a critical point...
  • Iran releases seized South Korean tanker
    Iran has released the South Korean tanker Hankuk Chemi, which was seized in January amid a row concerning oil funds...
  • Secondhand bulk carrier values see biggest gains in a decade
    Prices of five-year-old capes and newcastlemaxes have gained 26% over the last year, while handies have gained 29%, according to...
  • Court intervenes in US port crime watchdog dispute
    New Jersey is seeking to withdraw from a bi-state commission that monitors corruption at New York's port complex
  • Flexible tonnage set to access untapped LNG demand
    Small-scale ships capable of multi-tasking stand to benefit from better utilisation as LNG demand, which is tied to power generation...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Crude Greeks decide it's time to go very large | Ever Given operator launches claim against registered...
  • Florida's Jaxport offers solution to US port congestion
    'Jacksonville is quickly emerging as an alternative port for shippers looking to avoid congestion,' says chief executive. 'We're big enough...
  • Tiger Gas ships first bulk LNG cargo to China
    The company is focused on shipping and distributing liquefied natural gas using ISO tanks to access the vast, untapped demand...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 9, 2021
  • New 'managed' forwarding marketplace gives US shippers online options
  • New Charleston container terminal adds much-needed US port capacity
  • Coming US hurricane season heightens supply chain risks: Convoy
  • Maersk's 4PL play could further rile forwarder partners
  • Carriers warn of looming post-Suez China box shortage
  • Delays, congestion in South Florida threaten US-LatAm perishables trade

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 9, 2021
  • Global Ship Lease backers selling $65m stake
  • Niels Stolt-Nielsen 'not worried' about ageing tanker fleet
  • Florida sues Washington over putting cruise industry 'on the brink of financial ruin'
  • Great Eastern spree continues with deal to buy Eastern Pacific LPG carrier
  • Nordic marine insurance growth continues to outpace London
  • Aon urges International Group to open up about P&I pool claims
  • Moundreas steps up tanker sales with fleet renewal in sight
  • How investors are holding US shipowners to account
  • Fredriksen's Avance Gas plans to boost its VLGC newbuilding book
  • Scorpio Group bags Onex newbuilding as 50th vessel in LR2 pool
  • Trafigura launches carbon trading desk amid renaissance of niche market
  • LNG carrier rates buoyed by period chartering interest
  • DNV reports record result for pandemic-plagued 2020
  • Angelicoussis' health shows no improvement as major Greek owner still in critical condition
  • American Shipping adds liquidity with bond tap worth $20m
  • Hagland replacing ageing bulkers with up to four hybrid newbuildings
  • Fredriksen poised to lose all but a sliver in Seadrill restructuring
  • Tanker demolition at last picks up in 'long overdue' development
  • More shipowners to use vessel retrofits to generate carbon offsets
  • Stock drops as Global Ship Lease's biggest shareholder seeks to reduce holding
  • Crew 'in good health' as Iran frees South Korean tanker Hankuk Chemi
  • Fredriksen tightens grip on Avance Gas through $65m share offer
  • Kim Heng Oilfield & Marine refocuses on clean energy verticals
  • Blast from the past: the age of wind returns in carbon drive
  • Maersk resumes spot bookings as Suez Canal congestion improves
  • First LNG cargo due to arrive in Ghana during second quarter

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 9, 2021
  • Could container shipping rates stay this red-hot until 2022?
    Container shipping spot rates haven't budged from COVID-fueled peaks. Cargo shippers' hopes for a rate pullback are fading.
  • DHL adds airfreight capacity to Asia-Pacific network
    DHL Express has added two large freighters to its fleet to bolster service between the Asia-Pacific and the U.S. and Europe, in response to "exponential"...
  • Light at end of the tunnel for battered tanker trade?
    Glimmers of hope for the beaten-down tanker sector: more OPEC+ crude production and more long-haul exports from the U.S. to India.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 9, 2021
  • East-West jet fuel shipments show uptrend, but uncertainty remains
    Jet fuel shipments from the Persian Gulf and India to Europe improved marginally in March from February, propelled by optimism from vaccination programs and travel initiatives, which are poised to pave the way for the reopening of air travel. But several brokers tracking such deals said that concerns over their sustainability over the coming months remain.
  • Higher supply pressures Middle East LPG prices as Chinese demand grows
    Asia is bracing for higher Middle East LPG supply, as Saudi Arabia unwinds its voluntary 1 million b/d in extra crude production cuts over May through July, while US-Iran indirect talks over restoring the nuclear deal boost hopes of sanctions relief that could see restrictions on Iran oil sales lifted.
  • Middle distillate stocks fall below 13 mil-barrel mark to a year low
    Singapore's onshore commercial middle distillate stocks slipped for the sixth straight week as healthy jet fuel exports propelled yet another drawdown in inventories.
  • UK to allow international travel from May 17 in boost for jet fuel
    International travel from the UK could resume from May 17 at the earliest, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said, providing a boost for the jet fuel outlook in Europe.
  • Total restarts crude extraction at Italy's Tempa Rossa after maintenance
    Total's long-delayed Tempa Rossa heavy oil development in southern Italy, which began ramp-up operations toward the end of 2019 and is still short of reaching full capacity output levels of 50,000 b/d, has restarted extraction activities after an extraordinary maintenance cycle, the French company said April 8.
  • RINs costs offset refined products demand increase for smaller US refiners
    US refinery margins have been rising this year as the lifting of coronavirus restrictions has boosted demand for transportation fuels, although that demand increase has been offset for some smaller refiners by the rising costs of adhering to the Renewable Fuel Standard.
  • Exxon mulls closure of Norway's Slagen refinery as region's clean fuel shift continues
    ExxonMobil is considering closing its 116,000 b/d Slagen refinery in Norway to convert the site into a fuel import terminal, the company said April 8, marking a potential further casualty of Europe's surplus refining capacity as the region's fuel demand shrinks and competition from new markets continues to grow.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges lower amid higher OPEC+ output, US-Iran talks
    Crude oil futures settled lower April 9 as the market eyed rising global supply outlooks.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices slip on higher OPEC+ March production
    Having been stable in European morning trading, crude oil prices slipped slightly around 1200 GMT on news that OPEC+ production increased by 450,000 b/d in March, with Russia and Iraq pumping well above their agreed caps, while quota-exempt members Iran and Libya also boosted output, according to the latest S&P Global Platts survey.
  • FEATURE: EU review of ETS an opportunity for aviation decarbonization
    **SAF costs four times more than petroleum-based jet fuel **European carbon prices have soared this year on tighter supply **SAF use gaining traction as more companies pledge net-zero targets
  • BUNKERWORLD INDEX: Prices show mixed signals amid varying local dynamics, bearish crude indicators
    **Fujairah demand weak, supply good **Rotterdam demand steady, some tightness **Panama demand firming
  • OPEC+ bolsters output by 450,000 b/d in March despite strong compliance: Platts survey
    **OPEC+ compliance falls to 111% in March from 113.5% in February **Saudi output 8.11 mil b/d; Russia pumps 9.34 mil b/d
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Maintenance mostly over in Africa
    South Africa's Cape Town and Engen remain closed.
  • Lure of lofty margins lift China independent refiners' runs to record highs
    **Refining margins surge to highest level in Q1 **Margins could strengthen further heading into spring: Platts Analytics
  • Singapore's MPA announces increase in port dues rates
    **Hike to come in two phases **Move to fund operating costs, faster turnarounds for ships
  • Scrubber uptake may gain pace on shippers' move to decarbonize
    **New technology to enable scrubbers tackle CO2 emissions **Shipowners still mulling over various zero-carbon fuels **Hi-5 spread to support scrubbers adoption
  • South Korea's April 0.5% sulfur bunker supply seen similar to March: sources
    **Refiners to supply 500,000-550,000 mt of 0.5% sulfur bunker in April **Hyundai Oilbank to import 80,000 mt in April: source
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residue stocks rise to 5-month high amid higher imports, fewer exports
    **Lackluster bunker demand contribute to stocks buildup **Fuel oil exports decline 30%
  • Singapore May ex-wharf marine fuel term indications little changed as demand stays low
    Some traders said they were waiting to move inventory before placing their bids, as supply of ex-wharf bunkers is currently ample.

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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
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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