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November 23, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
  • CMA CGM to replace Yantian by Shekou on its MEX 1 service connecting Asia with the Mediterranean
  • New China Straits Service announced
  • NYK conducts successful biofuel trial on vessel transporting Tata Steel cargo
  • Panama Canal Authority announces increase in auction slots for Neopanamax vessels
  • Plaquemines Port in the US & APM Terminals announce operating agreement
  • ZIM to launch ZMI, a new upgraded service connecting the Indian Subcontinent & East Mediterranean
  • Export of oilmeals contracts in April-Oct.
  • Exporters see 15-23 pc rise in non-basmati rice shipments this year
  • Shantanu Thakur inaugurates projects at Haldia Dock Complex
  • Covid impact could transform maritime transport: Report
  • PlanYourCargo successfully executes major project cargo shipment in Mumbai
  • Global economic recovery seen threatened by continuing high freight rates
  • APSEZ media statement on seizure of hazardous cargo containers by Customs & DRI at Mundra Port

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Locomotives for Kazakhstan
  • Lineas banks on European business
  • Frigoscandia changes hands
  • BAX is Europe's most sustainable truck
  • "Greening" the world's fleet
  • Two Boeing B747-8F for Hongyuan Group
  • Cool chain and last-mile transport
  • 100 trucks to modernise UK fleet
  • CMA CGM Group signs for four A350F
  • Isabelle Dresco joins Chep
  • New service from Ireland to Normandy
  • AZA grows in Valencia
  • Four ISO certificates for freight platform
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Sennder chooses Anthony Guillouet for France
  • Swire projects boosts its fleet
  • Air Tanzania adds Boeing maindeck capacity

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo applies for AOC as it orders four A350 freighters
  • CMA CGM sails to top of carrier earnings list with $5.6bn Q3 profit
  • China-Europe rail freight rising, but border tension sparks new routes
  • Amazon adds 'upstream' warehouse layer to feed fulfilment centres
  • Riding COP26 momentum, MEPC offers shipping a chance to make history
  • Fears over lack of storage as Worldwide joins Taiwan container depot exodus
  • DHL pushes its green agenda with trials of new electric delivery bike in Edinburgh
  • Market Insight: Greenbriar eyeing Worldwide Flight Services
  • Supply chain radar: Reverse logistics - the 'boomerang effect'

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
  • Eight more indicted in Coast Guard exam scam case
    The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana reports that eight more individuals have been indicted in the long-running case involving a test score-fixing scheme at the U.S. Coast Guard's
  • Container shipping earnings hit all time high
    Move over Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google, you're currently being outperformed financially by the ocean carrier giants. Actual net income for the container shipping industry in third quarter 2021 was $48.1 billion,
  • Siemens Energy to equip two new NOAA research vessels
    Houma, La.-based shipbuilder Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC has awarded Siemens Energy a contract to supply power, propulsion, and control systems, along with battery storage technology, for the two research vessels on order
  • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock awarded Houston Ship Channel contract
    Houston-headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) reports the signing of a $92.5 million dredging contract for the Houston Ship Channel Widening and Improvement Project 11. This is the first
  • Federal Marine Terminals adds new terminal at Port Itawamba
    Federal Marine Terminals (FMT), a subsidiary of Fednav Limited, a Canadian-based shipping company, recently announced a new river terminal on at Port Itawamba in Fulton, Miss. The operating agreement was signed back
  • Vicksburg welcomes historic dustpan dredge home
    The Vicksburg Engineer District welcomed the dredge Jadwin and crew home to the Vicksburg, Miss., Harbor on November 18, just in time for the holidays. The dredge and crew of around 50
  • Pre-planning of crew changes remains critically important
    By Ian Boyd, Group Sales Director - Shipping, GAC Group Conditions for crew changes around the world have improved in the last six months, but only incrementally, and the limited availability of
  • AWO appoints VP - Pacific Region
    The American Waterways Operators reports that Peter Schrappen will join the organization's staff as Vice President - Pacific Region on December 13. Schrappen, who has 23 years of legislative and advocacy experience,
  • Wärtsilä launches new lighter, smaller IQ Series scrubber
    Wärtsilä's exhaust treatment business unit, based in Moss, Norway, has launched a new series of exhaust gas scrubbers, the IQ Series. The series has an innovative design that allows the same exhaust

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
  • EU states block zero-emissions resolution at IMO
    A host of EU members as well as China, Russia and India lined up to oppose a resolution for the...
  • IMO's Lim calls for shipping to 'lead by example' on climate
    Mr Lim opened the Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting with a plea for states to up their ambition on cutting...
  • Wärtsilä's compact scrubber targeted at space-restricted container sector
    The IQ Series of scrubbers has attracted interest from tanker owners looking to retrofit technology that helps them to meet...
  • US inventories levels rebound
    More stock is being held by wholesalers that by retailers. Increasing inventories may help to reduce demand but is unlikely...
  • Top 10 in regulation 2021
    The International Maritime Organization, knocked from the top spot this year, faces fundamental questions over its fitness to grapple with...
  • Weak dry bulk market is forecast for near term
    A softer dry bulk market is forecast for the first quarter of next year due to lower iron ore demand...
  • Time to act now to decarbonise shipping
    As the International Maritime Organization opens the latest round of talks to tackle shipping's contribution to climate change, UK shipping...
  • Daily Briefing
    All eyes on MEPC77 | Shipping in a time of Covid | China legal caution creates AIS issues | China...
  • Yangzijiang orders four kamsarmax at own yard
    Newbuilding orders are expected to decline next year as boxship owners, the main spender this year, will be likely to...
  • Solomon Islands urges shipping to back net zero target by 2050
    The Pacific island nation warns that not supporting a resolution would hurt IMO progress on decarbonisation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
  • CP plans Tuesday restart of Vancouver rail
  • LA-LB container fee delayed again as containers continue to move
  • Carriers welcome moves by China to ease domestic cabotage rules
  • Cosco eyes international expansion with SF Holdings stake
  • Decarbonization-focused startup gets venture funding
  • Shippers weigh contract strategy amid rate turbulence

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
  • Fredriksen's Frontline sends product tankers to SFL in $160m deal
  • IMO deliberations open with debate over net-zero resolution
  • Diana Shipping pounces on own shares as it locks up bulker trio on term deals
  • US appeals court sides with Chartworld in ship detention dispute
  • Earnings season winds down with a thud for US-listed shipping stocks
  • MSC buys two 4,500-teu container ships from X-Press Feeders
  • Trafigura tied to string of three-year deals as trader locks in crude tanker tonnage
  • Big-ticket Pantheon and Enesel deals maintain interest in tanker S&P scene
  • 'Obvious base': Synergy Group heads to key hub of Hamburg
  • Adnoc Shipping & Logistics linked to IPO of $2bn fleet
  • Clarksons Research says OSVs and panamax boxships decline as overall fleet size grows
  • Ardmore's Mark Cameron 'uncomfortable' about ammonia safety
  • Swire Projects agrees major charter deal with Nordic Projects & Finance
  • Turkey selling ropax on which 10 people died in Gaza blockade clashes
  • Global logistics jam costing lives for hospital charities
  • France gears up to propose Mediterranean ship speed limits to protect whales
  • Heavyweight investor Fidelity reveals $24m stake in Tufton Oceanic
  • EEXI only comes into effect for bulk carriers at 'high-speed peaks', analysts reveal
  • Gone in 15 minutes: Hoegh Autoliners' expanded IPO oversubscribed
  • World's first autonomous electric containership makes maiden voyage
  • CMA CGM profit soars to $5.6bn - after adding 62 ships and eight planes
  • Digital freight players aim for visibility amid container shipping crunch
  • BW LNG locks away its second speculative newbuilding on long-term deal
  • GasLog leads compatriots in search for scarce LNG carrier yard slots
  • Xihe liquidators sell three more MR product tankers
  • MRs unlikely to receive Thanksgiving boost, Poten says

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
  • CP to resume Vancouver rail service Tuesday
    Canadian Pacific says it will reopen its rail link with the Port of Vancouver on Tuesday, vowing to clear backlogs to "get the supply chain...
  • Ship fuel price highest since 2013, 'scrubber spread' widens
    Price of low-sulfur fuel is rising faster than high-sulfur fuel. Ships with scrubbers stand to gain.
  • LA/Long Beach ports delay excess container dwell fees until Nov. 29
    Cargo is moving a bit more smoothly at the Southern California ports, giving officials reason to hold off assessing stiff storage fees.
  • Air Canada adds flights to move cargo blocked by Vancouver flooding
    Air Canada is adding cargo capacity equivalent in weight to 860 adult moose in and out of Vancouver.
  • Port of Virginia approves construction bid for on-dock rail expansion
    The board of commissioners for the Virginia Port Authority unanimously approved a $61.5 million construction bid for a project that would increase on-dock rail capacity...
  • Blocked from flying passengers, budget startup Flypop turns to cargo
    Starting an international airline during a pandemic is unbelievably challenging. Frustrated flypop has turned to cargo as an interim solution.
  • Port of Vancouver rail service could resume this week as 47 ships wait to dock
    CP and CN rail service at the Port of Vancouver could resume this week as mounting congestion and backlogs continue after devastating floods and landslides.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
  • REFINERY NEWS: Israel's Bazan reports higher Q3 utilization at Haifa
    Israel's Bazan reported 81% utilization in the first nine months of the year, unchanged from a year ago, but its Q3 utilization rose to 86% compared with 73% in the year-ago quarter, due mostly to "the adjustment made to production in response to the increase in demand to distillates and the increase in refining margins."
  • EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL AND MARINE FUEL: Key market indicators this week
    The premium for delivered 0.5%S marine fuel over barges at Rotterdam fell $4.75/mt week on week to $9.25/mt.
  • ITALY DATA: Oil product October demand gains 4.1% on year to 4.9 mil mt: Unem
    Italy's refined oil product demand for October 2021 rose 4.1%, or by 193,000 mt, to 4.9 million mt year year on year, according a statement released by industry group Unione Energie per la Mobilità.
  • Trans Mountain pipeline outage pushes Western Canadian crude prices lower
    Western Canadian crude prices tumbled further Nov. 22 even as Trans Mountain said in a statement it was making progress toward restarting the 300,000 b/d combination crude and refined products pipeline shut by flooding in British Columbia Nov. 19.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rallies off six-week lows but remains heavy as market eyes SPR releases, lockdowns
    Crude oil futures settled higher Nov. 22 as the market clawed back some of the steep declines seen the session prior amid reports that the OPEC+ group could offset potential strategic petroleum reserve releases.
  • US crude inventory draws likely extend amid rising refinery demand
    US crude oil inventory draws likely extended in the week to Nov. 19, analysts surveyed by S&P Global Platts said Nov. 22, amid an expected uptick in refinery demand.
  • Tallgrass Energy cancels Plaquemines Liquids Terminal project in Louisiana
    Tallgrass Energy said it is canceling its stalled crude export terminal project in Louisiana and will consider other options for the site.
  • Refiners mull crude switching due to rising desulfurization costs
    Skyrocketing hydrogen costs have seen margins for secondary units slashed, causing refiners to look toward sweeter grades to improve margins.
  • RUSSIA DATA: October fuel oil exports up 11% on year to 2.99 mil mt
    Russian fuel oil exports rose 11% on the year to 2.99 million mt in October, according to data released by the Central Dispatching Unit of the Russian Energy Ministry Nov. 22.
  • Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for Nov 22-26
    At the same time, high natural gas prices are raising fuel oil demand from power utilities in Europe, traders added.
  • ICE LSGO futures net speculative length down 15,252 contracts on week
    Open interest in the futures was down 58,516 contracts over the reporting week to 759,754 contracts.
  • Vitol, ADNOC-backed VTTI acquires 90% of Fujairah terminal in expansion push
    The transaction will "significantly expand" VTTI's position in the port of Fujairah, it said in the statement.
  • Zhoushan delivered LSMGO bunker premium hits over one-year high on tight supply
    Inventories of delivered LSMGO have tightened largely due to limited supply of ex-wharf cargoes at Zhoushan, according to market sources.
  • Japan to provide subsidies to curb retail price rises for oil products
    "This is a grand social experiment. I do not know if the national average price can actually be maintained [at Yen 170/liter in the first stage], but at least the uptrend will be suppressed," the official said.
  • AUSTRALIA DATA: Crude exports rise 4% on year to 10.43 mil barrels in September
    August and September were the only periods when monthly exports surpassed 10 million barrels since September 2020, the data showed.

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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 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%.
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.
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