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October 12, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • APM Terminals appoints Birna Ósk Einarsd'ttir as Chief Commercial Officer
  • New warehouse for agricultural products opens in Rotterdam
  • NYK inks long-term time-charter contracts for new LNG carriers
  • ONE announces new service connecting Korea & Central/South China to Straits
  • Aim for $450-500 bn exports next year: Goyal
  • WTO launches new online tool to help users navigate changes in product nomenclatures
  • Adani Ports to stop handling ex-im containerised cargo originating from Iran, Pakistan & Afghanistan from November 15
  • Deutsche Post DHL Group preparing for potential record breaking shipment volumes
  • Railways successfully operates two long haul freight trains for the first time on South Central Railway; provides effective solution to capacity constraints
  • GDP growth of resilient Indian economy projected at 9.1% for 2021-22: Survey
  • Centre imposes stock limits on edible oils to soften prices in domestic market; importers-exporters given specific exemptions
  • JNPT's Multimodal Solutions for Economical Trade
  • Tea production up 18 pc till Aug.

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • Takeover and extension of Novara terminal
  • Röhlig picks Nicolas Biard
  • US short line rail road earns Rail Ready Site status
  • Valenciaport: the costs of maritime transport
  • Sing Post expands in Australia
  • TIR slashes 80% off transit time
  • ECSA recruiting new management
  • CEP at CDG
  • Canada won't let the sun go down
  • Test with driverless transport vehicles
  • Scania promotes Stephan Oberli
  • Unifeeder's first time on good fuels
  • Contract extension in Ireland
  • Takeover in Belgium
  • USA: Aransas terminal to handle project cargo
  • Five weekly flights to West Africa
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Barry Vitou and Anne-Marie Ottaway join HFW
  • Logistics to keep C-17 Globemasters ready

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • OOCL bellwether numbers point to ocean carriers reporting huge Q3 profits
  • 'Canada's supply chain is at risk' warning, as congestion hits port of Vancouver
  • Maersk suspends five vessel crew amid claims of rape and sexual harassment
  • DHL shifts focus from M&A to invest record profits in aviation and network
  • Barge operators claim Rotterdam to blame as delays on waterways increase
  • Pan Ocean orders first pair of feeders to be built by Daehan Shipbuilding
  • Ben Cunnington appointed new business development VP for deugro group
  • M&A radar: BDP International on the block - 'I wouldn't buy a thing now!'
  • Against the odds: Evergreen & Yang Ming - misunderstood Taiwanese power?
  • On the wires: DHL Global Forwarding's star shines ever brighter (provisionally)

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies JV orders CO2 carrier duo
    Dedicated CO2 carriers have gotten past the stage of being concepts that win class societies approvals in principle. China's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd. has just booked an order for two of
  • Navy nuclear engineer and wife arrested on espionage charges
    Jonathan and Diana Toebbe, both of Annapolis, Maryland, were arrested in Jefferson County, West Virginia, by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) on Saturday, Oct. 9. They will have

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • The week in charts: Box volume growth eases | Capesize daily rates breach $80,000 | Special Report: Greece & Cyprus 2021
    At the start of box shipping's peak season, volume growth is slowing against even 2020's pandemic-strained figures, while tonnage tightness...
  • Milestone for Tiger Gas as first ship launched
    The virtual LNG pipeline developed by Tiger could be followed by a similar concept for liquefied hydrogen, while the company...
  • Shipping urged to stop making empty promises about mental health
    Seafarer mental health has slipped off the radar as lockdowns are lifted around the world and business charts a new...
  • Seafarer mental health is not just a pandemic panic
    A psychotherapist working with seafarers fears they will be put back in their box when the chaos settles. This could...
  • John Fredriksen is now Euronav's largest external shareholder
    Tanker tycoon John Fredriksen has earned a tidy paper profit amid rising tanker stocks by quietly buying a $123m stake...
  • Daehan Shipbuilding wins first boxship order since establishment
    Deal comes amid a newbuild spree launched by owners in the sector since late last year, leading to a spillover...
  • Golden Ocean adds to orderbook
    The company also announced the sale of two of its older panamaxes, proceeds of which will be used for the...
  • Mixed views on box shipping prospects as Cosco profits hit new high
    US retail inventory has returned to pre-pandemic levels, while consumer spending on goods has shown signs of a dip. Slowing...
  • Daily Briefing
    Delays expected to EU's 2023 emissions trading deadline for shipping | Targets matter, and that's why IMO must adopt net...
  • Carbon market could disadvantage seaborne trade, warns Grimaldi
    Grimaldi Group managing director criticises the EU emissions trading system and backs calls for a global carbon measure. Grimaldi has...
  • Singapore-flagged green ships handed tax rebates and lower fees
    The green notation will be awarded to vessels that have implemented procedures to reduce their carbon emissions, such as usage...
  • Wirana moves towards greener ship recycling
    The project will help shipowners to conveniently and responsibly recycle their marine assets in a safe and environmentally sound manner while...
  • Anchor may have hit US pipeline months before spill, says coast guard
    'We're fairly certain that there was one at least initiating incident that occurred several months to a year ago of...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • Restart of ONE's Oakland service a boost for ag exports
  • IMC seeks Pacific Northwest ramp for agricultural exports
  • BNSF contends Chicago flow better, but truckers say woes remain
  • Combi Lift launches forwarding division targeting smaller cargoes
  • Driver shortage hampers heavy-haul trucking recovery

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • Tough week for dry bulk, boxship stocks despite buoyant rates
  • USMMA Sea Year under fire after rape allegations surface
  • Turkey's Beks rapid growth continues with JP Morgan capesize
  • Sveinung Stohle resigns at Hoegh LNG for a new shipping position
  • Tankers International resumes party action as UK gets back to office life
  • Zodiac adds containership newbuilds, this time with LNG fuelling
  • Take the TW+ quiz
  • Greece's Attica and ANEK said to be in advanced merger talks
  • Creditors back Seadrill Chapter 11 that will reduce Fredriksen's stake to a fraction
  • Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies order CO2 carriers in China
  • KCC's combination carriers get top Norway survey's ESG marks
  • Arrow bulks up dry bulk desk in Singapore with Bery Maritime's Hallan
  • Golden Ocean Group to build more kamsarmaxes and sell two panamaxes
  • Singapore expands quarantine-free travel to more shipping capitals
  • Norway's Hyon charts a course for hydrogen bunkering
  • China Merchants orders aframax tanker newbuilding at Dalian Shipbuilding
  • 'Green' ships flying Singapore flag to earn rebates and lower fees
  • Decarbonising Swire Shipping requires a multi-fuel approach

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • UPS pushes back residential delivery commitment time for Next-Day Air Service
    The company moves its commitment times to noon from 10:30 a.m., effective Oct. 18.
  • China port congestion falls sharply, trans-Pacific shipping rates retreat
    Pullback in trans-Pacific shipping rates: beginning of the end or brief reprieve with end still not in sight?
  • Expedited carrier Tri-State acquired by its management team
    Tri-State Expedited announced it has been acquired by its senior management team.
  • 3 Canadian drivers claim dismissal for following Uber's COVID guidelines
    Three British Columbia Uber drivers allegedly were fired after refusing to serve unmasked passengers who threatened violence and bad reviews.
  • Kansas City Southern to utilize Commtrex's transloading platform
    The platform will help improve supply chain visibility for shippers, KCS said.
  • Intermodal Activity
    A boots on the ground look at SoCal port congestion; surviving Amazon's algorithms; Automotive issues and more
  • OOCL Q3 revenue up 125% to $4.3 billion
    "This record result was achieved despite severe congestion around the network," says the Hong Kong ocean carrier.
  • FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Marcus Garvey started Black-owned steamship company
    Read about the Black Star Line... Although it had a short history, it is a unique company.
  • SONAR updates for Oct. 11: Lanes to watch, key notes and more
    To take advantage of all the information generated by SONAR -- the fastest freight-forecasting platform in the industry -- we'll post a SONAR update file...
  • Going blue for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
    Help support truckers and their families with a donation to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.
  • Penske Truck Leasing 1st customer for Navistar medium-duty electric
    Last of major truck makers to launch an electric truck, Navistar places first five medium-duty eMV Series models with Penske Truck Leasing.
  • Halloween has gone online: E-commerce sales to reach nearly $3B in 2021
    As Halloween returns to a semblance of normal in 2021, more consumers than ever before will purchase candy, costumes and decorations online.
  • Snowstorm to slam Rockies early this week
    Two feet of snow, along with blizzard conditions, will impact truckers in the Rockies the next two days (video forecast included).
  • How did we get here? Why supply chains are so wrecked
    Transportation rate growth has gone parabolic as shipping demand continues to strain networks. What are the fundamental reasons for this and how long will these...
  • Q&A: XPO's chief diversity officer offers inclusion strategy tips
    "I am a firm believer that what gets measured gets accomplished," says LaQuenta Jacobs on developing diversity, equity and inclusion programs within a public company.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude pushes to fresh highs as market eyes tighter supply outlooks
    Crude oil futures settled at fresh highs Oct. 11 as the market eyed ever-tightening supply outlooks driven in part by surging global natural gas pricing.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Oct. 11-15
    Spot bunkers assessments throughout the Americas trended higher the first week of the month on support from a stronger US crude complex, and entered the week of Oct. 11-15 monitoring global fundamentals as weak demand persists in many key ports.
  • Carbon intensity set to be major driver for the future of crude
    The need to pursue aggressive decarbonization has become ever more urgent, with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's most recent report underscoring that climate change will almost certainly breach the 1.5 degree C objective set out in the Paris Climate Agreement within the next 30 years.
  • Chevron sets 2050 net-zero targets for upstream emissions
    The aspirational target falls short of some European rivals, such as Shell, which also aims to hit net-zero for its more downstream fuel emissions, known as Scope 3 emissions. Chevron's goal fits more closely with previous announcements from BP, Total and others.
  • Hong Kong climate plan envisages end to coal-fired power, ICE cars by 2035
    Hong Kong also plans to achieve the long-term target of zero carbon emissions from vehicles and the transport sector before 2050 through measures including the electrification of vehicles and ferries
  • UK's Harbour Energy granted CO2 storage license for Humber refining region
    Several carbon capture and storage projects have been announced in the run-up to COP26 climate talks in Glasgow in November, following a lack of progress implementing the technology on an industrial scale under previous governments.
  • Tighter supply and soaring gas prices drive European middle distillate crack rally
    Jet fuel has led the rise, with the paper front-month FOB Rotterdam jet barge crack versus ICE Brent rising 34% in the 10 days to Oct. 8, when it was assessed at $12.41/b, having touched a 21-month high at $12.72/b Oct. 5.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude at fresh multi-year highs on tight supply
    "The oil market is very tight with significant lack of supply on the oil side and energy in general," Michael Poulsen, Senior Risk Oil Manager at Global Risk Management said.
  • EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL AND MARINE FUEL: Key market indicators
    Traders said the 0.5%S complex has lost steam as demand from the utility sector was easing from its recent uptick
  • BUNKERWORLD: Bunker prices climb on mounting energy prices, supply disruptions
    South Korea 380 CST HSFO bunker supply is expected to be tight in October as Hyundai Oilbank and SK Energy are running low on high sulfur supplies, market sources said in the week started Oct. 3.
  • Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for Oct 11-15
    Premiums for Fujairah-delivered marine fuel 0.5%S is likely to stay supported in the short term due to tightness in low sulfur fuel oil inventories, sources said.
  • Fujairah delivered marine fuel 0.5%S premium over 5-month high on limited barge availability
    Barges are kept busy and bunker delivery schedules are congested, a Fujairah-based bunker supplier said.
  • Asian refiners unhappy with OPEC+ supply, expect Iranian crude to balance market
    Platts Analytics said the US and Iran could reach a deal in Q1 2022 after lengthy nuclear talks and negotiations.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude extends uptrend on tightening supply outlook
    "Crude oil gained amid a broader rally in the energy sector as fears of strong demand and supply shortage continue to grip the market," ANZ said in a note.

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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:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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