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BRIEFS
March 24, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • HMM takes delivery of first 16,000-TEU vessel
  • ZIM generates highest net income in 2020
  • DGFT to be digitised with faceless, contactless, paperless virtual offices
  • Adani Ports acquiring controlling interest in Gangavaram Port
  • Bangladesh to build refrigerated LPG base terminal on Matarbari Island
  • Myanmar ports face container shipment delays, reduced imports
  • Aviation Recovery Task Force recommendations approved
  • Emirates SkyCargo marks one year of passenger freighter operations
  • Gocon winning big in Kolkata
  • SpiceXpress helps transport cargo from Dhaka to Spain via Kolkata, Delhi
  • Transportation from Kolkata & Haldia ports to cost more from April 1
  • Indian economy seen likely growing by 12 pc in 2021
  • ATF could be brought under GST
  • Second consignment of Indian strategic equipment arrives at Chabahar port

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Alibaba over Riyadh
  • Earning a profit despite pandemic
  • Excellency in Singapore
  • Relocation and award
  • Self-driving vehicle for Sweden's roads
  • Strong February in NSWA
  • Damaged after return
  • Gruber Logistics extends network
  • Trial runs for automated braking system
  • ZIM's performance validated
  • New cargo terminal near VIE
  • More localised support
  • Second location opened in 2021
  • First female COO
  • Army orders 879 trucks at a stroke
  • One year as a freight-only carrier
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Model shift to EFC at U-Freight
  • Bimco on maritime emissions - and cost

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • Sky-high container spot rates spark emergence of 'dark side' of shipping
  • Tech solutions are plugging in to help ease widening congestion at global ports
  • 'Chicken-and-egg effect' adding pressure on already stressed US importers
  • Sustainable supply chains achievable only by collaboration and shipper buy-in
  • Grand plans for UK trade and investment hubs receive frosty industry response
  • Brussels Airport cargo community a major asset for forward-looking new chief
  • Against the odds: On the waterfront

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • VIDEO: Giant containership blocks Suez Canal
    One of the world's largest containerships, Evergreen's 20,388 TEU Ever Given, got stuck in the Suez Canal today, blocking traffic in both directions. According to reports, at one time seven tugs were
  • Island Offshore sets anchor handling record
    The Island Offshore Group, which is majority owned by the Ulstein and Chouest families, has notched up a world record. In anchor-laying operations on the Solveig field in the North Sea, operated
  • Van Oord signs three year service agreement with ABB Turbocharging
    ABB Turbocharging is to provide Dutch dredging company Van Oord with fleetwide maintenance and optimization services under a recently signed three-year agreement. The agreement comes as two Van Oord vessels receive the
  • Ingram Barge tow is first of 2021 Mississippi River navigation season
    Marking the unofficial start of the 2021 Mississippi River navigation system, the Ingram Barge Company's M/V R. Clayton McWhorter, originating from the Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois and pushing 12 barges
  • Two new products join AkzoNobel Intersmooth anti-fouling line
    AkzoNobel International Marine Coatings has introduced two new Intersmooth anti-fouling hull coatings featuring self-polishing silyl methacrylate technology. Intersmooth 7200Si SPC Described as a next generation self-polishing silyl methacrylate anti-fouling. Intersmooth 7200Si SPC
  • First WindFlex 27 CTVs set to go to work for Ørsted
    Designer Incat Crowther reports that the first two WindFlex-27 Crew Transfer Vessels have been sold. Built for stock by Penguin Shipyard, a unit of Singapore-based Penguin International Limited, they are to be
  • Crew vaccination requirements threaten "perfect storm" for shipping
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is warning that lack of access to COVID-19 vaccinations for seafarers is placing shipping in a legal minefield and leaving global supply chains vulnerable. Reports that

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • Globus acquires second kamsarmax since fundraising
    Nasdaq-listed company's most modern ship to date will increase the fleet to eight bulkers
  • Green lobby frustrated at black carbon delays
    Environment groups have called on the International Maritime Organization to make ships switch from residual fuels to distillates in the...
  • Shipping being considered for UK emissions trading scheme, minister confirms
    Move comes as European Commission proposals to include shipping in EU mechanism expected within months
  • Zim: The little carrier that could
    After reporting record-breaking profits for 2020, Zim is aiming even higher. With contract rates up 50% this year, and strong...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to issue sustainability-linked bond
    German carrier moves to gain further momentum in green financing activities through the issuance of a sustainability-linked senior note to...
  • Winter trends put Nordic icebreakers and crews at higher risk
    Alandia, a marine insurer, is hoping that designs for new icebreakers will be approved soon. It is calling for environmental...
  • Rebound possible after sharp drop in LNG rates
    LNG spot charter rates were reportedly fixed in excess of $20,000 in some deals transacted earlier this month, less than...
  • Gentleman Jim Davis - a crusader for common sense in shipping
    Jim Davis, the charismatic chairman of the shipping think-tank International Maritime Industries Forum, was one of the giants of the...
  • Congestion at Australian ports following severe storm
    Queuing peaked at 40 vessels at Newcastle port, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence data. Elsewhere, port Kembla's queue has also...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Seafarers can't be forced to accept vaccination, ICS warns | Insurer of Israel oil-spill tanker cancels cover...
  • SPIKED Five yards bid for Evergreen's order bonanza
    Evergreen currently has an orderbook of 77 vessels, with nearly 720,000 teu in carrying capacity, ranking it first among the...
  • Five yards bidding for Evergreen's order bonanza
    Evergreen currently has an orderbook of 77 vessels, with nearly 720,000 teu in carrying capacity, ranking it first among the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyes new debt to finance decarbonization
  • Tampa port looks to lock in paper fiber exports for Asia
  • Supply chain woes leave retailers struggling to balance inventories, sales
  • TPM21: E-commerce spurs growth in container transloading
  • Demand growth to outstrip container ship capacity despite new orders
  • MyCarrier gets VC funding to build out small shipper LTL tech
  • Lack of supply chain visibility particularly acute in project logistics

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • Apollo's Regan to step down as Genco Shipping board chairman
    Private equity man to retain board seat but hand over leadership spot to veteran AMA banker
  • Bulker markets and dry freight derivatives hit by correction in rates
    Slump also being seen in the spot market for bulkers as fixing activity slows down
  • Bank of America chases bulker after missed loan payments
    Lawsuit focuses on two ships managed by Istanbul-based Semih Sohtorik Management & Agency
  • Globus Maritime gets bolder with third kamsarmax buy in five months
    US-listed shipowner nearly doubles fleet's transport capacity to benefit from rising freight rates
  • Evergreen presses ahead with 20-boxship order worth up to $2.6bn
    Containership newbuilding orderbook set to be boosted as Taiwanese owner shortlists five Asian yards
  • Executive pay drops at both Genco Shipping and Eagle Bulk for 2020
    John Wobensmith tops Gary Vogel in CEO compensation by substantial margin
  • FFA traders back container rates to stay at historic levels
    Derivatives players suggest 'new wave' of pricing will continue for rest of the year
  • Havyard changes shipyard name as it prepares for last deliveries
    Restructured operation to be known as Havyard Leirvik as it focuses on shiprepair
  • Nordic Shipholding trying to seal merger before banks sell off tanker fleet
    Danish owner hopeful of successful outcome to talks but equity turns negative
  • Former Frontline boss MacLeod enters thermal battery business
    New post at EenrgyNest will see shipping veteran join forces with four former Glencore colleagues
  • Botas' first FSRU newbuilding heads to Turkey
    But choice of location for state company's new regasification unit remains unclear
  • ITF pleased with Maersk's handling of crew-change crisis
    The union added that conditions at a container terminal in Australia were still unacceptable
  • First Spark Commodities LNG futures contracts traded on ICE
    Total, Gunvor, Vitol, and Glencore involved in initial trades with Clarksons as broker
  • ICS foresees 'perfect storm' as ports turn away unvaccinated seafarers
    Most seafarers do not have access to Covid-19 vaccines approved by WHO
  • China's imports of US LPG continues to support VLGCs
    But analyst cautions a further surge in orders is unlikely as he sees little upside for shipping from ongoing demand in India
  • Cruiseship sold by Royal Caribbean emerges in fleet of Greece's Marios Iliopoulos
    The Majesty of the Seas is in Piraeus under the ownership of secretive binge buyer
  • Norden raises expectations for its 2021 bottom line due to strong dry market
    Danish owner-operator said bull market would also have positive implications for its owned bulkers
  • Mexico frees master held for 20 months on drug-smuggling charges
    Intership captain Andrzej Lasota was arrested in July 2019 after cocaine was found stashed on his MPP
  • BW honours LNG 'trailblazing' Luis Lesmes with latest newbuilding
    BP-chartered LNG carrier bears the name of industry trader who died in 2014
  • French navy finds 6 tonnes of cocaine on ship in Gulf of Guinea
    France hails biggest ever drugs bust in region as Indian vessel and crew cleared to continue voyage
  • Hapag-Lloyd set to tap bond market for $357m
    Second green refinancing project linked to new sustainability target on CO2 emissions
  • UECC reveals 'stunning' 60% emissions cut in 'smoothie' biofuel trial
    Norwegian owner says old car carrier turned into environmental frontrunner through new bunkers
  • Mystery investor fails to buy 5% chunk of Avance Gas after tender
    Move comes after BW LPG bought into Fredriksen VLGC company last year
  • Bulker values rising by millions of dollars a week, analysts say
    Owners with the greatest exposure to capesizes tipped to be biggest winners in terms of net asset value
  • Walland leaves Ostensjo after 27 years to focus on running Edda Wind
    Veteran executive will help prepare offshore wind player for IPO
  • 'Giant' of shipping industry Jim Davis dies aged 92
    Outspoken IMIF chairman, known for his humour, was a popular figure
  • Bunker firm offers refuelling services from Augusta, Sicily
    Bunker Energy will sell marine fuels outside territorial waters to cut delivery costs
  • FFA traders back container freight markets to stay strong
    Prices in container forward freight agreements suggest all-time high prices will remain throughout this year
  • Shipowners seize on IMO 'loophole', but is it a false economy?
    Staggered global roll-out of Tier III rules allows vessels built to old NOx standards to trade in emission control areas
  • Iskenderun Ship Management piles on the supramaxes
    Istanbul-based player has boosted its fleet with multiple below-the-radar bulker acquisitions
  • Malaysia's Westports expands into cruise with terminal acquisition
    Facility said to have handled around 190 calls by cruise and military vessels pre-Covid-19
  • End of an era as Hong Kong's last casino ship heads for auction
    Abandoned casino cruiseship that was once the pride of the Soviet Union cashes in its chips, probably for good
  • Offshore prospects starting to improve for Singapore yards, says analyst
    UOB Kay Hien says over 40 rigs have been removed from the market since the start of the year
  • ArcelorMittal green-lights stalled iron ore project in Liberia
    Up to 190 bulkers a year may be needed if mining giant has solved mysterious port rights dispute

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • Evergreen container ship blocks Suez Canal traffic
    Vessels are backed up on both ends of the Suez Canal as tugs work to free the ultra large container ship Ever Given.
  • Could America's historic import crunch get even worse?
    California's container-ship traffic jam is slightly less jammed but import pressure remains high. One analyst warns the worst may be yet to come.
  • Port of Los Angeles outlines spending plans for new tax funds
    The Port of LA will use tax funds for repairs needed to address its booming business.
  • Why are iconic MD-80 jets being converted to freighters?
    USA Jet Airlines, a small cargo operator, is converting old MD-88s into freighters. Airlines gave up on this plane, so why is anyone investing to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 23, 2021
  • Vietnamese crude spot premiums resilient despite retracting fuel oil cracks
    Cash premiums for May-loading Vietnamese crude oil rose to 8-month high supported by pockets of Asian demand despite weakening fuel oil cracks, while prices for Malaysian crude oil grades are expected to edge lower amid weaker gasoil and jet fuel cracks, market sources told S&P Global Platts.
  • OPEC+ set to reach oil inventory goal later this year as US output lags: Vitol
    The OPEC+ alliance led by Saudi Arabia and Russia is set to push global oil inventories back to 2019 levels later this year with demand recovering in China and the US lagging on boosting its production, according to Mike Muller, Asia head of Vitol, the world's largest independent oil trader.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude slides 6% as pandemic spread dims near-term outlooks
    Crude oil futures settled 6% lower March 23 as the market reeled from pandemic-dented demand outlooks and a stronger US dollar.
  • Newbuild Aframax, Suezmax vessels mull West of Suez clean floating storage
    A number of newbuild Aframax and Suezmax tankers in the West of Suez markets are considering floating storage options for refined products, even though the current contango structure in the underlying ICE low sulfur gasoil futures market isn't wide enough on paper, market sources said March 23.
  • FEATURE: Handysizes' versatility drives rates to record high
    **Support from Australia-China rift **Capesizes typically carry coal, iron ore **Handysizes more flexible in cargoes, ports
  • Fujairah mulls boosting storage capacity to 17 million cu m in four years: official
    (Updates with more comments) **Current capacity exceeds 10 million cu m **Rising crude flows may lead to infrastructure expansion **Projects may include expanded berth, interconnectivity infrastructure
  • Success of IMO 2020 rule sets momentum for shipping's decarbonization goals: IMO division head
    **Limited FONARs show ready supply of compliant fuels **Bunker fuel price collapse supported IMO 2020 rule **IMO working to promote alternative fuels to aid decarbonization
  • Fujairah now reporting bunker sales via S&P Global Platts; Feb volumes fall 6.2%
    **Exclusive data published on 20th of every month **February bunker sales total 637,585 cu m **LSFO sales comprise 77% of February total
  • Fujairah considers renewables, LNG as shipping industry aims to cut carbon footprint
    **Shippers looking at alternative fuels to cut emissions **LNG, biofuels, hydrogen, ammonia among options **UAE plans to boost hydrogen production
  • Sovcomflot, Shell complete first Aframax LNG bunker operation in US
    **Tanker received LNG while en-route to Europe from US Gulf **Operation facilitated by Shell's LNG bunker barge
  • Asia LR2 tankers rise above w100 first time in 2021: sources
    **Asia LR rates at year-to-date highs as supply tightens **LR1's premium to LR2 narrows as rates rise
  • China's Jan-Feb bonded bunker fuel supply hits record high of 3.2 million mt
    **Jan-Feb bonded bunker fuel supply jumps 50% on year **Output of LSFO for bonded bunkering rise 223%
  • Singapore MF0.5% market expected to weaken in April on rising supply, weak bunker
    **Ex-wharf bunker demand weakens on declining demand **Singapore to see sufficient inflow from the West in April
  • Japan marine fuel 0.5%S differential hits 5-month high amid supply tightness
    Berth maintenance at Japan's largest refiner ENEOS' Negishi refinery has led to congestion at the key port of Tokyo Bay, limiting spot offers.
  • Shipping company ONE suspends import bookings into Myanmar amid protests
    It added that it would strive to deliver shipments that are already on the way despite delays.

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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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