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October 26, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2021
  • CEVA Logistics strengthens presence in Central Asia, opens new office in Uzbekistan
  • Easing in global ocean freight markets, prices seen
  • Expanded railway network from port of Antwerp
  • HFW advising KiwiRail on shipping industry's first Climate Bond Initiative-certified financing
  • New Gulf China Service from Nov.
  • S&P Global Platts launches first global suite of methanol bunker fuel price assessments
  • Saudi Arabia reports highest increase in Middle East on UNCTAD Liner Shipping Connectivity Index
  • Government aiming at $100 billion textiles exports
  • New instrument on royalties & licence fees under Customs Valuation Agreement adopted
  • APM Terminals Pipavav recognised for community support & development
  • Port of Cotonou launches tenders for new concessions
  • Saudi Ports Authority meets with leading shipping lines with the aim of delivering improved customer experience at the Kingdom's seaports
  • Singapore crowned 'Best Global Seaport' for the first time & wins 'Best Seaport in Asia' for the 33rd time
  • Sunil Paliwal takes charge as Chairperson of Chennai Port Trust
  • India to have 35 multimodal logistics parks under Bharatmala project: Gadkari
  • Steps being taken to make Dibrugarh a major river port of the country: Minister
  • GDP forecast at 9.5 pc for FY 22
  • Indo-China trade likely to cross $100 bn this year
  • Every stakeholder's interest to be considered while framing e-commerce policy
  • Warehousing Association of India formed

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Huge investments in Gioia Tauro
  • Strasbourg expands its position as hub in Alsace
  • Aurizon adds bulk and general freight segments
  • Aramex welcomes European stakeholder
  • HMM launches its own FIL service
  • Gebrüder Weiss wins this year's Hermes prize
  • Royal Vopak picks Dick Richelle as CEO
  • SGL continues its rapid expansion
  • More capacities at Duluth
  • Liberalising binational road freight transport
  • Air Malta's longest flight
  • Fire onboard "ZIM Kingston" under control
  • HPC with new MD duo
  • Fashion now close to Halle/Leipzig
  • Booking cargo per mouse click
  • Drone delivery in USA: Mesa Air partners Flirtey
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2021
  • 'Mayhem' as alliances offer different schedules for the same containership
  • MSC box ship under attack by armed gang in the Gulf of Guinea
  • Korean banks must offer ship leasing to keep HMM fleet competitive
  • Zim Kingston vessel fire was caused by container collapse
  • California governor gets tough and demands port congestion alleviation plans
  • Overflows, queues, parking shortages create 'perfect storm' for cargo theft
  • China-Europe rail freight boom brings congestion at the borders
  • Hub Group prepares for reefer growth with Choptank acquisition
  • Cainiao expands last-mile deliveries to 1.8m potential customers in HK
  • Major forwarder on how to reduce the bottlenecks at Long Beach

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2021
  • VIDEO: Final Golden Ray section leaves St. Simons Sound
    More than two years after the capsize of the car carrier Golden Ray on September 8, 2019, the final section of its dismantled wreck has now been removed from St. Simons Sound,
  • PODCAST: BAE Systems looks at ways of getting to zero
    In this edition of Listen Up!, we're bringing back Joe Hudspeth, Director of Business Development-Global Marine with BAE Systems, on what a zero-emission future looks like. Tune in as Hudspeth tells us
  • New control system makes cargo offloading faster and easier
    Following a successful test on the product and chemical tanker Fure Ven, Danish deepwell pump specialist Svanehøj is launching "FlowControl." This newly developed software-based control system automates the control of electric cargo

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2021
  • Wallem appoints Aune as permanent chief
    Chairman Nigel Hill said he had been impressed with Mr Aune's stewardship of the group in challenging times
  • Focus on methane slip from LNG-fuelled ships intensifies
    The United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, will discuss a pledge to reduce methane emissions when it...
  • Klaveness sells older vessel in strong dry bulk market
    Norway's Klaveness Combination Carriers has sold a Cabu vessel built in 2001 as a dry bulk vessel given the rising...
  • Changing Lanes: The cost of China's energy crunch
    The timing of China's energy crisis could not be worse. Global supply chains are in disarray and it is the...
  • IMO resumes talks on market-based measures
    An IMO working group has revived discussions on market-based measures ahead of the COP26 climate conference and next month's Marine...
  • The week in charts: China's bulker blockage | Boxships 'cheaper to buy than charter' | Lucrative LNG rates
    One in 17 bulk carriers of the global fleet were anchored outside Chinese ports at the end of the past...
  • Ship battery subscription service launched
    The company, formerly called Sterling PlanB Energy Solutions, will offer swappable batteries to power ships renewably on subscription. The service...
  • ITF red-lists Philippines manning agent
    Seafarers are warned to avoid Able Maritime for failing in its responsibility to ensure crews are treated well in cases...
  • Budget overhaul to address falling UK flag registrations
    Rules about ships that can qualify will change, while cadet training contributions to be increased to 100%
  • Global carbon levy on shipping endorsed by industry leaders - study
    Centre with founding partners including Maersk, NYK Line and Cargill says the trillions of dollars in funds could support first-adopters...
  • Daily Briefing
    Nobody ever won an argument with a customer. Especially not when he's Jeff Bezos | West of England chief defends...
  • Zim containership crew evacuated after fire during storm
    Updated: Fire extinguished but tugs remain on station. Specialist teams will board ship to assess damage

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2021
  • LA-LB ports to levy 'emergency' fees for excessive container dwells
  • US supply chain participants offer solutions to logistics woes
  • New chassis pool in Charleston delayed by equipment shortage
  • US shippers struggle to bridge retail inventory gap
  • UP suspends receipt of westbound boxes at LA-LB facility
  • Increase in EU-US flights not expected to ease air cargo capacity crunch

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2021
  • Liner firms to be charged for containers that 'linger' at US west coast ports
  • Why Kumiai Senpaku is resisting temptation to cash in dry assets
  • Splash the cash or grow with the flow - which ship manager are you?
  • Odfjell Chemical Tankers looks for nearly $4m after Mississippi River crash
  • Danaos technical experts board Zim ship to ensure crew safety
  • International Seaways said to be tapping $380m in cash liquidity in sale-leasebacks
  • Port of Jacksonville offers berths to ease congestion
  • Iran to meet with EU to further sanctions relief efforts
  • Roaring LNG, container markets push US shipping stocks higher
  • AMPTC jumps on dual-fuelled LR2 bandwagon with $328m deal at Hyundai shipyard
  • Mercy Cargoes fundraising appeal to launch on 10 November
  • Flames extinguished after container collapse sparks blaze on Zim ship
  • Nakilat and Karpowership hook up on LNG-to-power play for FSRUs
  • Idle drill rigs can get second wind in green energy market
  • North P&I declares Golden Ray wreck removal a success
  • VLGCs could grow bigger than 100,000 cbm, Poten says
  • CMA CGM pays big to acquire seven feeder boxships
  • Wallem makes John-Kaare Aune permanent CEO after nine months
  • 'Firm' rules needed to deliver zero emissions, says Maersk Moller Center
  • Chinese Maritime Transport doubles newcastlemax order at Beihai Shipbuilding
  • Crew evacuated as fire rages aboard Zim Kingston containership
  • Robust ordering pushes LNG carrier fleet past 100m cbm threshold

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2021
  • City of Long Beach allows logistics companies to stack containers higher
    Many media outlets are reporting that a Long Beach city order will allow bigger container stacks at the port. Not true. It's for container yards...
  • Exclusive: Congested Port of LA receiving empty containers from Gulf, Southeast
    Upward of 2,000 empty containers are being sent to LA, potentially creating more burden on the congested port.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2021
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices stagnate after brief surge to start week
    Front-month NYMEX WTI briefly hit a seven-year high as it rose above the $85/b threshold in early morning New York trading Oct. 25 before falling back below $84/b and settling even for the day.
  • US urges Iran to return to talks as oil market watches 1.5 mil b/d supply impact
    The US envoy to the Iran nuclear talks Oct. 25 urged Tehran to return to the negotiating table after four months, as oil traders watch the potential for 1.5 million b/d in supply expected next year to stay off the market.
  • Analysts look for US refined products stocks to tighten
    US refined products inventories likely continued to tighten the week ended Oct. 22, as demand remains strong while refinery runs hold steady, an analysis by S&P Global Platts showed Oct. 25.
  • CNOOC to import 50,000 mt of gasoil, but flow unlikely to be sustainable: sources
    State-owned CNOOC will import 50,000 mt of gasoil for early November delivery into southern China, but the flow is unlikely to continue due to limited import quota availability amid high domestic prices, sources with knowledge of the matter said Oct. 25.
  • India's Reliance posts 12.6% on year rise in Q2 crude throughput
    India's Reliance Industries Ltd. posted a 12.6% on the year rise in crude throughput during fiscal Q2 ended September to 18.7 million mt on the back of strong pent-up demand for travel, company officials said Oct 22.
  • Asia middle distillates: Key market indicators for Oct 25-29
    Asian middle distillate markets are poised to extend bullish momentum into the Oct. 25-29 trading week as limited exports from Northeast Asia continue to lift sentiment for gasoil and jet fuel/kerosene.
  • Galp sees Q4 upstream production flat on impact of Brazil maintenance catch-up
    Galp said Oct. 25 it will maintain its full-year upstream production guidance of 125,000-130,000 boe/d despite some expected increased maintenance activity in the Brazilian offshore in the fourth quarter.
  • EMEA MIDDLE DISTILLATES: Key market indicators for this week
    Cash differentials in the European middle distillates market faced some pressure in the diesel and gasoil markets, despite demand being steady. Meanwhile the jet complex continues to be buoyed by healthier demand and an absence of spare supply.
  • Brazil's Petrobras raises wholesale diesel, gasoline prices
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras will raise wholesale diesel and gasoline prices, effective Oct. 26, in the latest move to keep prices in line with international markets amid rising oil prices and a weaker Real, the company said Oct. 25.
  • CI International Fuels to expand bunker operations in Colombia
    Bunker supplier CI International Fuels announced it will expand its bunkering operations on the Caribbean coast in Colombia to the Coveñas-Tolu area, south of Cartagena.
  • Australia 'has plan' to achieve net zero by 2050 but no commitment yet: minister
    The Nationals, which represent many of Australia's mining constituencies, have traditionally opposed strong action on climate. The elevation of Pitt, however, has given rise to media speculation that a deal on net zero was getting closer.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude bounces past $86/b mark as supply outlooks hold firm
    Demand recovery from impacts of COVID-19 coupled with a conservative approach from the OPEC+ alliance to raise its crude oil production has been providing support to the complex lately.
  • Sudan coup attempt has oil markets vigilant over potential supply impact
    Land-locked South Sudan, which produces around 150,000 b/d, is dependent on Sudan for transporting oil through its pipelines for processing and export via a pipeline from Khartoum to the Red Sea.
  • Goldman sees global oil demand close to full COVID recovery
    Gas-to-oil switching may currently be contributing at least 1 million b/d to oil demand, the bank said reiterating its base-care forecast that Brent crude prices will average $90/b at year-end with "upside risk".
  • China commits to 80% of energy mix from non-fossil fuels by 2060
    China's new commitments will influence negotiations at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, and also form the basis of a domestic roadmap for its climate goals.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude extends gains amid tight supply outlook
    "Stockpiles continue to drain at the key storage hub of Cushing, which has seen nearby spreads in WTI surge to a three-year high," ANZ research analysts noted.
  • ICS welcomes progress on carbon pricing at IMO Working Group
    The next important step will be for proponents of different mechanisms to submit assessments of the likely impacts on the cost of maritime trade, ICS' Bennett said.
  • Singapore 180 CST HSFO Nov-Dec spread flips to contango on Kuwait's unexpected exports
    Fuel oil traders attributed the weakness in the HSFO market structure to the unexpected exports from Kuwait Petroleum Corp.
  • Platts launches Singapore and US Gulf methanol bunker fuel price assessments
    Research and development into these new assessments began as Platts identified a growing market demand for utilizing methanol as an alternative marine fuel amid an increased focus in reducing carbon emissions in shipping.
  • Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for Oct 25-29
    Sentiment in the Asian marine fuel 0.5% and high sulfur fuel oil markets stood in contrast, amid firmer demand for very low sulfur fuel oil from North Asia and tightening supply in China. This is in contrast to dwindling power demand in the Middle East and South Asia for HSFO.

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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
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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