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BRIEFS
January 26, 2021
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Shifting semi-trailers to rail
  • Dialogue or complaint
  • Is air-sea the key for Djibouti's hub plans?
  • Another head; and another facility
  • Rail upgrades in Lithuania
  • Masil makes a first in Iraq
  • Big deal in North America
  • Celebi expands in Frankfurt
  • Great plans with new customs suites
  • Contargo Transbox and Webarge team up
  • Fjord Line picks CEO
  • Eco-trucks on trial
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More space for Iceland Foods
  • Japanese go safe with cool chain provider
  • New in Newark
  • New unit for offshore wind services

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • Shippers and forwarders mull legal bid against alliances to cap soaring rates
  • New Covid ban in HK could impact a quarter of Cathay Pacific cargo capacity
  • India's ocean capacity crunch 'nightmare' continues - Maersk's rail solution
  • 'Smart move' as DB Schenker launches ambitious air cargo charter schedule
  • Lufthansa Cargo e-commerce offshoot heyworld eyes major expansion
  • Canada's TFI International scoops up UPS Freight for $800m
  • Covid rules 'workaround' means KLM Cargo can continue to fly its freighters
  • M&A radar: 'Bill Ackman Logistics' - shake a tail feather
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Magali Beauregard joins CargoAi as chief customer officer
  • U-Freight restructures Dutch team and opens e-commerce warehouse
  • Ex-CNS president Michael White the latest recruit to PayCargo board

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • VIDEO: Metal Shark selected to develop Marine Corps LRUSV system
    Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected to develop and implement the Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel (LRUSV) System for the United States Marine Corps. The LRUSV System will deploy
  • Fraser Shipyards to build VSP-propelled double-ender
    An infrastructure upgrade project is underway on Christian Island, Ontario, Canada, and one of its main components is the construction of a "floating bridge," in the form of new double-ended ferry. Christian
  • Hirt resigns as port director of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
    Ports of Indiana reports that Ian Hirt has resigned after four years as port director of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, effective May 3, 2021, to return to the private sector. The Ports
  • EU project harnesses key technologies to decarbonize shipping
    As part of a consortium led by Finland's University of Vaasa, Wärtsilä will play a key role in an EU-funded project aimed at reducing the environmental impact of shipping. Backed by EUR
  • Autonomy doubles productivity of Galveston Bay survey boat
    DEA Marine Services, a division of Vancouver, Wash., based David Evans and Associates Inc. (DEA) is using a Sea Machines Robotics SM300 autonomous-command and remote-helm control system as it carries out a
  • Sweden moves ahead on next-generation Visby corvettes
    Saab and the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) have signed two agreements relating to Sweden's next generation of surface ships and corvettes. The agreements are worth SEK 190 million (about $23 million)

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • Cosco tanker arm chips in for three newbuild Arc7 LNG carriers
    Chinese tanker owner meanwhile expects to see a surge in net profits for 2020, despite the Yuan840.9m impairment provisions made...
  • BP imports first regasified LNG cargo in China
    The delivery marks the beginning of one of the first direct supply contracts between a supermajor and customers in China
  • Biden reaffirms support for Jones Act with 'Buy American' executive order
    President Biden's nominee for Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, last week affirmed his support for the Jones Act, saying it...
  • Industry heavyweights reignite crew-change crisis efforts
    Over 300 companies pledge to tackle the 'shared responsibility' of crew change, but questions are raised over charterer commitment to...
  • CTM says supramax pool outperforms market again
    Vessels in the CTM supramax revenue sharing agreement carried 29m tonnes of cargo last year, which was an increase of...
  • End to box shortage may be in sight
    High demand and supply chain disruption during the pandemic have led to a shortage of equipment in key export markets...
  • Container lines tread fine line on freight pricing
    Demand for container space has come from shippers of all cargo types. But for low-value goods, the cost of shipping...
  • Castor clinches largest loan to fund growth
    Petros Panagiotidis-led Castor said the loan of $15.3m is with a European financial institution
  • Global Ship Lease share sale raises $70m to grow fleet
    Offering is expected to close tomorrow, but underwriters have 30 days to exercise an option to purchase up to 810,000...
  • Hong Kong enables larger boxships to transit key waterway
    The move could lead to improved vessel traffic and business to the Asia maritime hub. It will also give carriers...
  • Yilport names Sartini as co-chief executive
    After a long and varied career, Nicolas Sartini left French carrier CMA CGM last year. He will now share chief...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: No hiding place for flags that don't pull their weight | LNG trade needs greater liquidity to...
  • South Korea boosts box capacity to help exporters
    The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy says discussions are also being held with domestic, as well as foreign, shipping...
  • Indonesia probes suspected illegal Iran oil transfers
    Coastguard says the tankers are suspected of several violations, including not displaying national flags, shutting off their Automatic Identification System...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • Record Asia-Europe container rates squeeze lower-value cargoes
  • Hong Kong hopes to lure bigger ships, more cargo from increased bridge limit
  • UPS Freight sold to Canada's TFI for $800 million
  • Ex-CMA CGM terminal chief Sartini joins Yilport as co-CEO
  • Maersk leads rerouting Indian east coast cargo to JNPT via block rail

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • Norway's Cryo claims LNG bunkering record in Straits
    A vessel spot-chartered from Avenir has supplied the biggest LNG-fueled vessel yet, according to LNG bunkering specialist Cryo Shipping
  • Alleged patent troll drops Maersk lawsuit
    Transcend Shipping System's lawsuit against three other boxship companies remain open
  • Azamara adds Pacific Princess as fourth ship
    Private equity firm Sycamore Partners has bought the boutique luxury line for $201m from Royal Caribbean Group
  • Biden-fuelled energy patch swoon helps send stocks to first down week
    Negative sentiment on oil patch in new US presidency played its part as shipping finally underperforms broader market
  • Two names under consideration for Biden's maritime administrator
    John McCown and Mike Rodriguez are said to be in the running
  • Cosco looking to widen OOIL share base in $120m deal
    JP Morgan brought in to find buyers for Hong Kong container line's stock
  • Okeanis VLCC's top-dollar China run shows scrubber premium
    Brazilian fixture ties up Greek tanker at $17,000 per day to ride out weak market
  • Scorpio Bulkers' wind shift blew Evermore in direction of Oslo's Cadeler
    Investment firm has 2% stake in Swire/BW-backed wind-turbine installation vessel player
  • Evermore Global may have cut shipping stake in 2020 - but it will not be for good
    New Jersey investor more than halved its stake, but says it will be back with bigger positions in fewer names
  • Biden's Keystone rejection strikes positive tone for tanker owners
    Analysts predict more seaborne crude trade as Canadian producers look for other outlets
  • Theochari retires as Norton Rose Fulbright transport head after more than a decade at helm
    Industry stalwart says he does not want to be 'an old guy hanging around forever'
  • Navy hunts for veteran cargoship that disappeared off Colombia
    Colombian forces say the Carmen 1 sent alert but has not been found
  • First carbon neutral-certified container shipment claimed
    Box of bananas loaded at Ecuador port on MSC vessel said to be first shipment handled at import and export ends by green-certified companies
  • Berglund reflects on life in Hong Kong and rebuilding Pacific Basin
    Tanker and bulker veteran Mats Berglund will be retiring to Sweden in July, but his love for Hong Kong remains as strong as ever
  • CMA CGM stalwart Sartini joins Yilport as co-chief executive
    Long-time trusted lieutenant of French liner giant takes top spot at growing Turkish port operator
  • CTM supramax pool outperforms index as volumes jump in turbulent year
    Radziwill-run bulker revenue sharing agreement says pandemic forced it to find new ways of working
  • Hyundai Mipo bags MR tanker newbuildings worth up to $145m
    Letter of intent for the four product tankers was inked last year
  • Iran again swats away diplomatic overtures to solve Hankuk Chemi saga
    Offer from Qatar to mediate turned down as Iran insists chemical tanker's seizure was not politically motivated
  • Moundreas keeps spinning on capesize wheel with two buys
    Freight rate increases for bulkers percolate unusually quickly into the secondhand market
  • Indonesia seizes Iranian and Chinese VLCCs over alleged illegal transfer
    Coast Guard detains NITC and Shanghai Future tankers off Kalimantan
  • BP takes Union Maritime LR2s as Shell fixes wind-powered tanker
    Union Maritime and Buana Lintas Lautan fix out recently acquired product tankers, say brokers
  • Germany's fleet nears nadir and looks to the future
    Maritime cluster survives coronavirus but its sustainability remains a key question
  • Germans carve a future with global ship management giants
    Thomas Rehder explains how traditional owner-managers are reinventing themselves as third-party managers
  • Cape Shipping makes timely comeback in large bulkers
    Canny asset player emerges with Japanese-built ore carrier, which has rapidly appreciated in value since its purchase late last year
  • Thoresen picks up second Scorpio bulker in its first deal of 2021
    Thai bulker owner already looks to have made $1m on purchase price on back of improving freight rates
  • Singapore to continue to pay for local maritime sector's Covid-19 testing
    Government says it is extending subsidy as virus continues to pose significant public health risks
  • Royal Caribbean sells off two Ecuadorian-flagged expedition cruiseships
    Departure of ships operated by Silversea and Celebrity brands linked to fleet replacement plans
  • New J&J Denholm management team ushers in generational change
    Fifth-generation member of the Denholm family becomes new CEO in major executive leadership overhaul
  • Singapore to continue to pay for maritime sector's Covid-19 testing
    Government says it is extending subsidy as virus continues to pose significant public health risks
  • For P&I alternatives, shipowners should fix their eyes on Asia
    With the mutual market struggling, fixed premium providers are well placed to take advantage of Asian growth
  • China's Ruiyang Shipping splashes close to $300m on feeder boxships
    Low-profile outfit is teaming up with a Japanese company to operate China-to-Japan feeder service

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • Supply-demand imbalance continues to vex air cargo shippers
    If you can't rent an entire cargo plane for yourself, you might have trouble finding space on an aircraft to make an international shipment.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • ECB sees rapid progress on carbon pricing: Lagarde
    The European Central Bank sees rapid progress on carbon pricing as the EU Emissions Trading System is set to be aligned with the EU's stronger climate targets for 2030, the bank's president Christine Lagarde said Jan. 25.
  • Peninsula set to commence bunker supply operations in Skaw
    Marine fuel supplier Peninsula is expanding its supply operations to the Skaw region, using two supply tankers with a combined capacity of approximately 10,000 mt, the company said Jan. 25.
  • Saudi Arabia to officially mandate diesel spec change in 2022: FGE
    Saudi Arabia did not officially implement a diesel spec change this month, contrary to market speculation, but will reduce the sulfur content of gasoil/diesel for domestic use from 500ppm to 10ppm next year, consultancy Facts Global Energy (FGE) said in a note Jan. 22.
  • Japan's Osaka Gas aims for 2050 carbon neutrality by methanation, renewables boost
    Japan's Osaka Gas said Jan. 25 it aims for achieving carbon neutrality in 2050 through a series of measures including the introduction of methanation to decarbonize its city gas feedstocks and boost the renewable energy share in its power generation mix.
  • Canadian crude-by-rail exports rise sharply in November from multiyear lows
    Canadian crude-by-rail exports rose sharply in November as producers ramped up output taken offline at the start of the pandemic.
  • Ukraine's 2020 transit of Russian oil to EU down 6.3% on year to 12.3 mil mt
    Ukraine's transit of Russian crude oil for exports to the European Union fell 6.3% on the year to about 12.3 million mt in 2020 from 13.13 million mt shipped in 2019, the state oil shipper UkrTransNafta said Jan. 25.
  • Libya's Waha oil fields resume production after pipeline work
    Production from Libya's Waha oil fields has "gradually resumed" after repairs were completed on a key pipeline, state-owned National Oil Corporation said Jan. 25.
  • Rotterdam 2020 bunker volumes rise 6% despite coronavirus: port authority
    Total sales of oil-based bunker fuels, excluding lubricating oils, at the Dutch port of Rotterdam, the world's second largest bunkering hub, rose 6% in 2020 to 7.518 mil cu m, according to data from the port authority.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude climbs amid tightened supply outlooks, easing US lockdowns
    Crude futures settled higher Jan. 25 amid tightened supply outlooks and easing COVID-19 restrictions in the US.
  • Rough seas lift Black Sea freight rates, delay loading of products
    Bad weather in the Black Sea has provided support for clean tanker freight rates, with delays in the Bosporus last week causing a backlog of vessels and late arrivals, sources said Jan. 25.
  • INTERVIEW: Methanol's bunkering uptake blunted by availability, industrial lure: Methanex
    **Methanol has competitive opex, capex costs **The chemical has different industrial uses **Shipping market will use wide range of fuels
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel -- key market indicators this week
    Local demand for bunkering in the European market continued to remain sluggish in the week ended Jan. 22, as market sources look to fundamentals on arbitrages to Asia for price support instead.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Jan. 25-29
    Key spot marine fuel markets throughout the Americas entered the week of Jan. 25-29 under pressure from the US energy complex, while demand fundamentals remained bearish for some regions.
  • Rotterdam LNG bunker sales hit record high in 2020
    **Q4 volume up over 45% from previous quarter **LNG-fueled container, cruise ships boost demand
  • CHINA DATA: Jan crude throughput recovers as many refiners complete maintenance
    **PetroChina Jan average run rate up by one percentage point **Several Sinopec refineries resume operations after maintenance **Coronavirus spread in Hebei may weigh on crude throughput
  • Asia residual fuel market - Key market indicators this week
    Asia residual fuel markets are expected to be supported going into the last trading week of the month.
  • Fresh blow for Libya's oil revival, as militia threatens to stop crude exports at three ports
    **Ras Lanuf, Marsa el-Hariga, Ras Lanuf may be affected **PFG demands immediate payments of salaries **Revenue feud between NOC and CBL escalates
  • Bunker sales in Panama recover in Dec, resilience seen in H2 2020
    **Bunker sales in Panama rise 13.6% in December **Total sales of bunkers in 2020 fall 11.4% on year **Prices on the rise
  • Panama Canal constraints persist for LNG tankers arriving without a reservation
    **Average wait of 10 days for vessels headed to Pacific **Asia spot prices remain robust despite fall from record
  • TANKERS: Port of Corpus Christi crude shipments up 65% in 2020, sees record tonnage
    **Corpus December exports at 1.9 million b/d **Corpus export activity around 4.41 million b/d end-2020 **Houston exported 685,250 b/d in December

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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 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
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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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