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November 18, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
  • Rate reduction could take 18-30 months
  • ZIM reports record results in Q3
  • India may impose retaliatory duties after EU steel tariff extension
  • India on course to achieve $400 bn of merchandise exports in FY22: Goyal
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for random checking of imported consignments of metal scrap with respect to radioactive contamination
  • AD Ports boosts revenue on back of volume growth, business diversification & new partnerships
  • Minister reviews initiatives at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port; calls for expediting projects
  • FIATA & CLECAT reinforce longstanding partnership
  • Freightwalla introduces AI-powered cargo tracker to help MSME exporters & importers
  • Govts urged to continue identifying supply chain bottlenecks to mitigate high shipping costs
  • India's GDP seen growing at 10-10.5 pc in FY22
  • Stimulus packages, structural reforms pivotal to economic recovery: FM
  • CEVA Logistics receives sustainability award
  • Maritime And Logistics Awards (MALA) 2021 to again bring the industry together today in Mumbai
  • Study reveals India is future-ready

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Swiss forwarder orders 100 biodiesel trucks
  • Closer contact under pandemic conditions
  • Freezing in Thailand
  • Unctad optimistic for 2021
  • South African wins Fiata's last Yiffy Award
  • Unilode assists Turkish Cargo
  • Daily shuttle between Immingham and Doncaster
  • A. Hartrodt: takeover in Australia
  • High times for ZIM also
  • Emirates Skycargo sent by Post
  • Carbon-neutral block train en route to China
  • Eurowings contracts EWF
  • BDP International picks Anthony Elwine
  • For Barsan Global in Nuremberg
  • China Straits Service to run before year's end
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ban on noisy freight wagons pays off
  • Boeing: three new freighter conversion lines
  • Gender balance on Atlas Air's board

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
  • Torrential rain washes out roads and railways, cutting links from Vancouver port
  • Cathay eyes relocation after 130 cargo pilots are quarantined by Covid rules
  • Cosco nine-month net profit up 1,650% on back of soaring volumes and rates
  • Vessel charters get longer and more costly as carriers continue to hunt tonnage
  • Major box lines sign up to decommission ships at revitalised Scottish dock
  • UK HMRC struggles to process 11-month backlog of delayed declarations
  • Supply chain radar: Return to sender - gauge the appeal

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
  • ABS evaluates the latest marine battery technologies
    Batteries are playing an increasingly important role in decarbonizing the maritime industry. Currently lithium-ion are the most prominent technology. but they have their limitations and some promising new alternatives in marine batteries
  • GoM oil and gas lease sale generates $191.6 million in high bids
    The Biden administration today complied with a court order and held a Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale it had tried to cancel. According to the Bureau of Ocean Energy
  • Wärtsilä set to offer future-fuels conversions for existing two-strokes
    If shipping is to achieve the kinds of getting-to-zero targets being talked about at COP26, converting existing ships to burn new green fuels will be essential. And the sooner those conversions can
  • NTSB reports on $500,000 barge contact with Barataria Bridge
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has completed its investigation of a November 22, 2020, accident involving barges towed by the Trent Joseph and George C and the Barataria Bridge near Barataria,

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
  • Diana to pay first dividend since 2008
    Greek owner says dry bulk markets will allow sustainable dividend over a reasonable period of time
  • Cost to fully decarbonise shipping close to price of meeting IMO target - UMAS
    Modelling by University Maritime Advisory Services shows an average carbon price of $191 a tonne is needed to reach zero...
  • Zim lifts guidance again after record third quarter
    Zim says its flexible fleet approach is continuing to pay dividends, even as it makes opportunistic acquisitions. It is now...
  • Fast-ship service waiting in the wings amid e-commerce boom
    Toll managing director Thomas Knudsen said the company would be interested to engage if the fast-ship products were brought to...
  • Benefits of terminal automation questioned
    Automation of box facilities is seen as a means to improve efficiency and throughput. But the high costs are often...
  • Star Bulk posts record profit and declares bumper dividend
    Buoyant market for bulkers this year is bringing ever greater payouts for shareholders in Star Bulk
  • Weekly Briefing: Containers' Catch-22 | Tankers back from the dead | Dry bulk slowdown
    For the carriers, resolving the Catch-22 requires investment in people and infrastructure, but even when volumes do start to flow...
  • Strike and delay cover gets more expensive at Standard
    Largest provider announces big jump in premiums, adding to cost of insurance for shipowners facing double-digit P&I price hikes
  • US infrastructure bill delivers 'historic' funding, but more needed
    Port of Los Angeles executive director makes plea for more federal funding for the San Pedro Bay ports
  • Top 10 technology leaders 2021
    Maritime technology leaders range from a 40-year veteran who continues to think with a start-up mentality, to established entrepreneurs rebuilding...
  • Daily Briefing
    Cameroon flag registry in fresh links to Iran oil trading | Singapore extends programme to vaccinate foreign seafarers | Rising...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
  • Consumer prices to rise until supply chains unclogged: UNCTAD
  • Zim expects elevated freight rates to continue amid record Q3 profits
  • US sees near-record imports from Asia despite huge volumes stranded at sea
  • Vancouver port stakeholders hope for rail restoration this weekend
  • Cargo growth drives new longshore hiring at NY-NJ port

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
  • Intercargo says bulkers' flexibility key as financiers pull out of coal trades
  • 'Puzzling' tanker prices thwart expansion plans of Great Eastern's Sheth
  • Eagle Bulk veteran promoted to new chief strategy officer post
  • Federal Maritime Commission aims to get boxes moving to ease port congestion
  • After all the talk, here's the chance for IMO to back up words with actions
  • Brazil and China jitters drag capesize bulker market into second-straight daily drop
  • Diana Shipping beats Wall Street bets amid strong dry bulk market
  • Higher initial carbon price may be easier to swallow, says Getting to Zero report
  • Exodus of 14 PSVs could save North Sea market as winter approaches
  • Zim juggernaut rolls forward with earnings forecast upped to $6.4bn
  • 'Renewed interest': lawyer Lustrin adds voice to those tipping shipping IPOs in New York
  • NOS breezes into US with joint venture and order for CTVs
  • Eastern Pacific hives off containership duo to tonnage hungry CMA CGM
  • Navig8 Group makes bet on tanker recovery with fleet expansion
  • Solstad and DOF continue to offload North Sea offshore fleet
  • Japan P&I Club to raise rates by 10% as claims increase
  • CMA CGM eyes 'most expensive' dual-fuel containerships to date
  • DNG Energy ships in South Africa's first LNG volumes
  • Feeder containership auction postponed in Greece, amid 'intense' suitor interest
  • Pavilion Energy, QatarEnergy and Chevron team on LNG cargo emissions reporting
  • Boston's MLEP targets $200m more for chemical carrier buys
  • Reach Subsea charters in Olympic trio as momentum builds
  • Shipyard accident jeopardises Seaway 7's 2022 wind farm work
  • Carbon rules could be 'blessing' for high-spec Atlas vessels
  • Ambition offers ray of sunshine in darkened room at COP26
  • Newbuilding details filter out about Qatar's first swoop on LNG berths
  • Coal, controls, and queues key to China-led freight market revival, says SSY
  • LNG newbuilding orders keep coming as other sectors take a breather
  • LNG importers group unveils new framework for emissions reporting and offsetting

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
  • California lawmakers seek supply chain 'state of emergency'
    Eight California Republicans are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend or eliminate regulations and declare a state of emergency to address the supply chain...
  • Atlas Air finalizes integration of Southern to boost efficiency
    It has taken Atlas Air's parent company five years to complete the integration of Southern Air. The transition is now complete.
  • Emirates invests in converted and new 777 freighters
    Cargo airlines and leasing companies are sucking up small and midsize freighters converted from passenger configuration. Here come the big boys.
  • How to make a billion when your ships are stuck at anchor
    Zim's profits are still going up - way up - despite more vessels getting snared in West Coast port gridlock.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
  • Canadian wheat, oil prices steady despite weather-driven rail, pipeline disruptions
    Western Canadian wheat and crude prices remained steady Nov. 17 even as widespread flooding and debris flows in British Colombia shut down major rail and pipeline services into the province.
  • IMO's upcoming environmental committee may raise emissions targets for shipping
    The International Maritime Organization may raise its targeted 50% cut in greenhouse gas emissions to 100% at the group's Marine Environmental Protection Committee meeting Nov. 22-26, according to sources.
  • Brazil's Petrobras grants PetroReconcavo access to gas infrastructure
    Brazilian state-led Petrobras agreed to open access to natural gas pipelines and processing facilities to small onshore producer PetroReconcavo in the latest advance toward opening up the gas market in the country.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude slides 3% as market shrugs off US crude draw, eyes rising near-term supply
    Crude oil futures moved lower Nov. 17 as the market shrugged off a US inventory draw amid a focus on rising near-term supply.
  • Vancouver marine fuel market bracing for supply impacts following severe weather
    The Vancouver spot marine fuel bunkers market was bracing for logistical and supply impacts following severe weather in the region Nov. 17, as rail and pipeline closures were heard impacting port operations while spot values showed some resistance to pressure from an overall weaker crude complex.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise above 20 million barrels for first time since July
    Inventories of heavy distillates, which also include marine fuels, rose 3.6% to 10.88 million barrels for the week, with traders citing some tightness in barge and cargo availability, as well as waning demand due to rising outright prices.
  • JAPAN DATA: Nov 7-13 oil products output falls 10% on week
    Low sulfur fuel oil output surged 57.5% week on week to 0.56 million barrels in the week to Nov. 13, while high sulfur fuel oil production plunged 30.3% over the same period to 0.90 million barrels.
  • JAPAN DATA: Nov 7-13 oil product exports drop 20% to 2.54 million barrels
    HSFO imports came in at 427,965 barrels over Nov. 7-13 after no record of the fuel oil imports in the previous week. No LSFO imports were recorded in the week to Nov. 13 after having imported 28,242 barrels in the previous week.
  • ANALYSIS: COP26 offers small wins on coal, carbon trading but misses 1.5 degree target
    Matthew Boyle, manager of Global Coal and Asia Power Analytics at Platts, said the implementation of a phase down of unabated coal power and inefficient fossil fuel subsidies allows both countries to maintain their current electricity plans.
  • Lower western cargo inflow to support Singapore VLSFO market in Dec: sources
    Market sources said Singapore is likely to see about 1.5 million-2 million mt of arbitrage inflow in December, down from 2.5 million-3 million mt expected to arrive in November.
  • South Korea to commercialize ammonia-fueled power generation by 2030
    Under the government initiative, state-run power monopoly of Korea Electric Power Corp., its electricity generating units, a state think tank as well as private utilities, have launched a task force team to use ammonia as fuel for power generation, according to an official at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude falls on easing supply concerns
    Media reports of the US requesting China to release its oil reserves to help stabilize strong crude oil price has bolstered expectations of an increase in supply.
  • Russia's Lukoil plans to increase liquids output to 1.67 mil b/d in 2022: CEO
    Lukoil's budget for next year sees oil at $60/b with "fluctuations expected both upwards and downwards".
  • JAPAN DATA: Sep bonded bunker sales fall 6% on month to 4-month low
    September sales volumes slid and stayed subdued due to Typhoon Chanthu, a bunker supplier said.
  • Japan delivered marine fuel 0.5% premium nears 20-month high amid tight availability
    Market participants have mostly ceased accepting fresh spot nominations, rather preferring to channel their efforts to supply term ones.
  • South Korea's SK Energy raises crude runs in Q4 after Jan-Sep oil product output falls 21%
    "Output of refined products is expected to rebound in the fourth quarter as we have recently raised crude run rates in response to higher cracking margins," the official said.

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
SHIPPING
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
ACCIDENTS
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
PORTS
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
SHIPPING
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
SHIPPING
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
TRANSPORTATION
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
TRADE
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
PORTS
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
PORTS
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
COMPANIES
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
SHIPPING
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
SHIPYARDS
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
PORTS
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
SHIPYARDS
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
SHIPPING
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
SHIPPING
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
POLICY
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
SHIPYARDS
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
SHIPPING
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
ACCIDENTS
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
SHIPYARDS
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
PORTS
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
PORTS
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
SHIPYARDS
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
SHIPPING
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
TRADE
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
PORTS
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
PORTS
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
TRADE
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
ACCIDENTS
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
PORTS
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
PORTS
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
PIRACY
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
LAW
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
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.
PORTS
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
TRUCKING
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
CRUISES
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
PORTS
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
COMPANIES
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
SAFETY & SECURITY
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
NEWS
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
COMPANIES
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
INFRASTRUCTURE
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
COMPANIES
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
COMPANIES
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
SHIPPING
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
INDUSTRY
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
NEWS
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
PORTS
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
COMPANIES
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
SHIPPING
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
PORTS
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
INDUSTRY
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
PORTS
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
ACCIDENTS
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
INDUSTRY
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COMPANIES
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
COMPANIES
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
SHIPPING
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
SHIPPING
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
SHIPPING
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
MOURNING
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
NEWS
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
PORTS
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
PORTS
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
LOGISTICS
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
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%.
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
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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%
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
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
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