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BRIEFS
April 28, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 27, 2021
  • A.P. Møller-Mærsk continues strong performance in Q1
  • CMA CGM to reorganise its AS6 service connecting Central & South China with Indian Subcontinent
  • MOL to establish 'KiliMOL' cross-border e-commerce service to deliver used agriculture machinery to Africa
  • Exports of APEDA scheduled products up
  • Processed food products exports surge
  • Volume strength continues in NAWC ports
  • Air freight spot rates from Asia up
  • Air India Express boosting cargo operations
  • CEVA Logistics' Air Freight Division introduces two new services for air cargo customers
  • Draft standards for road-trains published; to facilitate fast & efficient movement of goods along long-distance freight corridors
  • DSV Panalpina to acquire Agility's Global Integrated Logistics business
  • IndiGo signs LoI to bring freighters on board
  • Trucks offered free for moving oxygen
  • ZIM establishes ZIMARK, a new company providing innovative scanning technology for the logistics & supply chain industries
  • Gati-KWE powers logistics services for SMEs with customised solutions
  • Global forecasting firm sees India's GDP growth at 10.2 pc in 2021
  • Air cargo revenues projected to reach new high in 2021
  • MSC celebrates its 25th anniversary in Asia

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A 13.3% decline
  • 60% of fleet to be electrified by 2030
  • Q1/2021 in NWAC ports exceptionally strong
  • Air Canada and WFS against Covid-19
  • 30,700 trucks shift to rail
  • "Finneco I" launched
  • Sleiman to lead Bolloré Logistics in Lebanon
  • Agility becomes DSV Panalpina
  • Daimler Truck prepares for independent future
  • Drone delivery service in Kenya
  • Business expansion in Kyrgyzstan
  • More traffic between Lübeck and Liepaja
  • E-commerce: great expectations
  • How sustainable is Hapag-Lloyd?
  • HGK banks on continuity
  • Dutch trade association mandates Paycargo
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Improving global road safety
  • Geis contracts and improves

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 27, 2021
  • DSV Panalpina takes over Agility GIL in $4.2bn deal
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina + Agility GIL - a $4.2bn moment of short-lived joy
  • Maersk increases profit expectations 43%, but rivals are 'underwhelmed'
  • There are enough containers for global trade - they're just in the wrong places
  • Blockage shows Suez Canal needs second channel, says DP World CEO
  • Rise of the PUDO point - Relais Colis teams up with locker specialist Quadient
  • Government must get on track for UK rail electrification to hit emissions target
  • UPS announces record first-quarter financial results

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 27, 2021
  • Feds seized his ship, now they're seeking him
    The U.S. has filed a civil forfeiture suit against an oil products tanker, the M/T Courageous, currently held in Cambodia under a U.S. seizure warrant, issued under seal on April 2, 2020.
  • VIDEO: Iranian vessels interfere with USCG patrol boats
    The U.S. Navy today released photographs and video of an April 2 incident in which Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRCGN) vessels harassed two U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats. On April
  • VIDEO: AG Ems set to take delivery of MAN 175D-powered 34-knot cat
    German ferry operator AG Ems is getting set to deploy the new high tech catamaran ferry Nordlich II on its routes between Cuxhaven and Hegoland and Borkum. Set for commissioning in July,
  • Alexander-Cairo Port District completes project labor agreement
    Construction of a new inland port at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers in Cairo, Ill., has taken another step forward. The Alexander-Cairo Port District has completed a project labor
  • InterManager: We'll source seafarer vaccinations ourselves
    Frustrated by the lack of progress and slow pace of international efforts, ship management trade association InterManager says it will work separately to obtain COVID-19 vaccines to protect seafarers and keep international
  • Ports of Indiana handling cargo for $600 million expansion
    By June 30, Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville is set receive more than 30 barges carrying shipments destined for a local cement facility undergoing a $600 million expansion project. Lehigh Cement Inc. is shipping

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 27, 2021
  • Tanker scrapping to slow on shipyard space crunch
    Rise in newbuilding orders for gas carriers and larger bulk carriers and containerships has filled slots at Asian yards
  • US seizes Cameroon-flagged tanker for North Korea sanctions evasion
    Legal tactic has also been used to seize crude and refined products cargo on foreign-flagged vessels accused of breaking US...
  • Ever Given owners seek to cap Suez limitable claims at $115m
    Big question is whether limitation will provide protection from vast number of claims expected after casualty, including billion-dollar compensation bid...
  • India and Belgium to vaccinate seafarers as supply fears grow
    India and Belgium have pledged to vaccinate seafarers in ports as worries grow that mounting coronavirus cases and resulting travel...
  • GoodBulk sees strong dry bulk market beyond this year
    It was 'the strongest first quarter since 2014, and the first time that a first quarter was higher than the...
  • No end in sight for equipment shortages
    A record number of containers will enter the market this year. Even so, poor port efficiency means container availability will...
  • Spill response launched off Qingdao after tanker struck by cargoship
    The quantity of oil spilled was not immediately quantifiable, but the vessel's technical manager said that all crew on board...
  • BDI continues to rise on strong capesize segment
    Capesize rates of $37,000 per day come at a time when Brazil's iron ore exports are running at half capacity...
  • Carnival contracts Bureau Veritas to support a return to cruising
    The cruise company has modelled its health and hygiene protocols on shoreside health and mitigation guidelines. Some of its brands...
  • DSV snaps up Agility's logistics business
    DSV has been on an aggressive expansion drive. The latest move will push it into the top three freight forwarders...
  • Maersk lifts guidance on strong freight rates
    Maersk's average freight rates were up 35% in the first quarter of the year. Bottlenecks and equipment shortages are expected...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: More than 200 tankers could flood tanker market if Iran sanctions lifted | Yard Talk: Should a...
  • US awards $20m in grants to boost shipyard productivity
    'These grants go directly to small shipyards across the country and will help protect and create local jobs, strengthen America's...
  • Stronger enforcement seen as key to accelerate shipping's decarbonisation
    A significant carbon tax that penalises conventional fuel solution is instrumental in accelerating the development to a decarbonised world, says Transport Capital...
  • Malaysia aims to be LNG ISO tank trade hub
    Petronas and Tiger Gas are joining forces to unlock liquefied natural gas demand using seagoing ISO tank containers, which are...
  • NYK joins project to create ammonia fuel standards
    Japanese shipowner is planning to invest in a new project sponsored by a group of significant players from the class...
  • Port of Long Beach agrees terminal lease deal with SpaceX
    'We're honoured, as our signage says, to be the "port of choice" for SpaceX,' said port executive director Mario Cordero...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 27, 2021
  • Truck pricing, as it hits new peaks, has staying power: Landstar
  • Striking Montreal longshore workers warn Trudeau against intervening
  • Carrier on-time performance improves marginally to West Coast
  • Startup gets funding to help small shippers navigate international logistics
  • CMA CGM switches Charleston port call due to ILA lawsuit threat
  • DSV adds $4.2 billion Agility takeover to solid Q1 result
  • Hoegh Autoliners orders green, project-friendly pure car and truck carriers
  • Bottlenecking at US rail terminals as record imports move inland

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 27, 2021
  • Matson's profit skyrockets off soaring China service
  • Bahri denies Red Sea tanker attack while Saudi Arabia intercepts bomb boat
  • Logs, grain, steel: what happened to the capesizes fixed for unconventional cargoes?
  • Jones Act spurring offshore wind joint ventures with US firms
  • Thenamaris linked to VLCC buy amid wide-ranging fleet renewal
  • Time to future-proof ships amid uncertainty over bunker options
  • Goodbulk warns shipowners to learn from their biggest mistake: oversupply
  • FSRU fixed for upcoming Ghana LNG import project
  • Avenir LNG closes in on fixtures for its two 20,000-cbm newbuilds
  • Seabed mining an ESG dilemma on what defines decarbonisation
  • KCC set for bulker boost after logging loss in weak tanker markets
  • Upbeat Shandong Shipping to double MR tanker fleet with $385m order
  • Carbon storage: Wartsila developing new liquid CO2 carrier design
  • Hoegh Autoliners going carbon-neutral with world's biggest car carrier
  • Maersk confident of compliance as Denmark launches scrap probe
  • 'Exceptional market situation' prompts big full-year guidance upgrade at Maersk

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2021
  • Matson CEO: Trans-Pacific trade to stay stronger for longer
    West Coast congestion could last into the fall as retailers face stockouts on essential goods, says ocean carrier Matson.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 27, 2021
  • Suezmax A Symphony collides with bulk carrier near Qingdao, causing oil spill: sources
    A laden Suezmax tanker collided with a dry bulk carrier April 27 near China's Qingdao port, damaging its hull and resulting in an oil spill in the Yellow Sea.
  • Singapore's India-related ship crew change ban may hit bunker industry
    The recent prohibition came amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in India as a second wave of infections swept the country.
  • Net zero by 2050 needs six-fold increase in clean H2 consumption: report
    A net-zero greenhouse gas emissions global economy will need 500 million to 800 million mt of clean hydrogen consumption a year by 2050, five to seven times greater than today's market, the Energy Transitions Commission said in a report published April 27.
  • Brazil's Promar makes mature offshore oil fields attractive, more needed: executives
    Brazil's Promar program of regulatory measures and incentives aimed at boosting the revitalization efforts of mature offshore fields made the country's legacy production assets more attractive to small and medium-sized companies, but more work needs to be done for a recovery to gain momentum, executives said during a webinar April 27.
  • Ukraine to increase diesel imports to head off possible shortages
    Ukraine is preparing to increase imports of diesel fuel within the next weeks to address concerns of shortages in May, the Economy Ministry said April 27.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude settles at one-week high as OPEC+ sees improving market conditions
    Crude oil futures settled higher April 27 as OPEC and its allies, citing favorable market conditions, agreed to move ahead with plans to raise production levels in May.
  • US Gulf Coast bunker outlook depends on 'who blinks first'
    The outlook for US Gulf Coast bunkering is challenging, with an unclear outcome ahead, as it faces profit margin pressures and persistent low demand, Adrian Tolson, director at Blue Insight research, said April 27 at the Petrospot Global Bunkering Summit 2021.
  • Saudi forces intercept bomb-laden vehicle in Red Sea: SPA
    Saudi forces have intercepted and destroyed a bomb-laden unmanned surface vehicle (USV) off the Red Sea port of Yanbu, according to a statement issued by the kingdom's ministry of defense, the latest incident amid escalating tensions in the region.
  • MFM technology seen as solution for COVID-19 bunkering disputes
    **Alternative option, surveyors, often not allowed on barges **Shortfalls seen as a big issue in industry
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude steady as OPEC+ JMMC commits to production increase
    Analysts had largely expected the group to proceed with the production increases as planned, however, a recent surge of COVID-19 infections in India, Turkey, and elsewhere had added some uncertainty in recent days.
  • OPEC+ committee endorses plan to hike crude oil production in May: delegates
    **Quotas rise 350,000 b/d, Saudis unwind 250,000 b/d of extra cut **Full OPEC+ meeting scheduled for April 28 will be canceled **Ministers will convene again in late May/early June to review decision
  • Japan consortium to develop and launch hydrogen-fueled marine engines by 2025
    **Engines for ocean liners, large domestic ships **Eyes early deployment of hydrogen-fueled ships in Japan
  • LNG presents transition pathway to shipping's decarbonization goals: sources
    **Other low-carbon fuels will take time to develop **Dual-fuel engines gaining traction, fuels flexibility key **LNG's viability as bunker fuel proven on well to wake basis
  • Classification society DNV greenlights Wartsila CCS vessel plans
    **LCO2 shipping transport could play key role in decarbonization infrastructure **Demand contingent upon CCS developing
  • Japan's ENEOS seeks to hike April-June fuel oil prices by 14%-18% on firmer oil
    Japan's largest refiner ENEOS is seeking to hike its April-June quarter fuel oil prices for domestic industrial customers mainly due to firm oil prices
  • BP forecasts further drop in oil, gas output this year as asset sales bite
    **Q1 upstream output falls 14% on year despite OPEC+ easing **Gas project ramp-up to help ease asset decline **Sees market recovery, return to normal stock levels by year-end
  • Hydrogen 'no silver bullet' for decarbonization: panelists
    **Global market development already emerging for hydrogen **Green hydrogen costs expected to fall over next decade
  • CHINA DATA: Mar fuel oil exports rise 52.3% on year to 1.68 mil mt
    **Jan-Mar exports surge 76.6% on year **Imports for Jan-Mar decline 27.6% on year

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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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