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BRIEFS
June 17, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ministry issues draft guidelines for operationalising RoRo, RoPax ferry services along the coast
  • Hazchem & Liquid Bulk 2022 scheduled for July 22 in Mumbai
  • VCT's newly commissioned terminal achieving new landmarks
  • India scales six positions to 37th on World Competitiveness Index
  • Export cargo seen getting delayed due to fuel shortage on NH
  • US Ocean Shipping Reform Act set to become law
  • Suez Canal Authority renews some rebates for crude oil tankers
  • Mills urge govt to permit 8 MT sugar exports under OGL
  • GDP seen growing at 6.9 pc in FY23: OECD
  • MOL conducts carbon-offset voyage with car carrier
  • Deendayal Port Authority commissions West Gate-2

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Block train to Central and Eastern Europe launched
  • Sennder picks Anja Maassen van den Brink
  • Electric low-floor vehicle collects green waste
  • ESR takes first step in Yokohama
  • ECS Group partners with Bamboo Airways
  • Greeks in front, Clarkson says
  • Three freight lines upgraded
  • First female master mariner for Brookes Bell
  • DSV targets next prey
  • Lufthansa Cargo opens new fine arts warehouse
  • New continental link to Ireland
  • Austrian partners in the East
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Stefan Anschütz to co-manage Städtler Logistik
  • An ammonia engine in the making
  • For the automation of wine (delivery)
  • MAF now in Guinea

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 16, 2022
  • Russia uses INSTC corridor to beat sanctions and drive trade with Iran and India
  • Warning to forwarders and carriers as box lines boost their airfreight credentials
  • Volga-Dnepr's Alexei Isaikin added to UK sanctions list
  • Wan Hai targets chilled shipments from Philadelphia as it boosts USEC service
  • Carriers 'fire-fighting' in battle to ease congestion at N Europe ports
  • California ports build on rail capabilities, but there are fears of new congestion
  • Against the odds: Hunt the catalyst at 'Amazon-like' WiseTech
  • Why digital standards matter in global trade

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 16, 2022
  • Navy awards Fincantieri Marinette Marine 3rd frigate
    The Department of Defense announced today that the Navy awarded Fincantieri Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, Wis., a $536,875,440 fixed-price incentive (firm target) and firm-fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract N00024-20-C-2300 to exercise
  • Master Boat Builders to build second tug for Polaris New Energy
    Coden, Ala., based Master Boat Builders, Inc. (MBB) reports that it is to construct a new 4,000-hp tug for PNE Marine Holdings, LLC. It will be a sister ship to Polaris, which
  • Tanker owner in deadly McCain collision ordered to pay U.S. $45 million
    In a case stemming from the August 21, 2017, collision between the USS John S McCain and the tanker Alnic MC, U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty ruled yesterday that the United States

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 16, 2022
  • Fresh Iran sanctions linked to tanker dispute off Croatia
    Office of Foreign Asset and Control blacklists Hong Kong and UAE-based companies that it said are supporting Iranian petrochemical shipments
  • Braemar to stay public as it plots acquisitions in Europe and Asia
    Braemar's rebranding, which includes a new logo and a website revamp, aims to provide a visual marker of a new...
  • Recalibrating oil markets push clean tanker rates higher in Pacific
    Product tanker fleet sees best trading conditions since 2008 over the past eight weeks because of tightening sanctions on Russia...
  • Post-panamax boxship values double since early 2021
    Liner operators are continuing to snap up secondhand boxships at very high prices, while a non-operating owner has purchased a...
  • Capital orders LNG pair at $240m each
    Confidence in LNG shipping outlook and fears of further price increases will have prodded Greek owner to add to orderbook
  • China Merchants boosts budget for tanker orders as ship price increases
    Shipbuilder has demanded a mark-up for the newbuilding pair, because the rise in raw material costs would have led to...
  • Ever Given payout likely to equal Costa Concordia
    Casualty that blocked Suez Canal will see multibillion-dollar hit for reinsurers, although bill will still come in below Tianjin explosion...
  • Mixed outlook for box port performance
    Los Angeles and Long Beach are seeing continued record volumes from larger exchanges of containers per ship. In Europe, performance...
  • Cosco Shipping Development names new chairman
    Former general manager Liu Chong has been promoted to chairman. His former role has been filled by Zhang Mingwen, ex-chief...
  • Global Ports confirms buy-out interest from MSC
    MSC has until July 13 to make a firm offer or walk away
  • Equinor joins Maersk decarbonisation centre
    Equinor has invaluable know-how and has already shown enormous energy and willingness to accelerate its transition with promising projects, said...
  • Daily Briefing
    Chinese crude demand to contract for 'first time this century', says IEA | Livestock carrier casualties drive push for reform...
  • Iran's shipbuilding ambitions are neither new nor credible
    The signing of a 20-year strategic co-operation agreement by Iran and Venezuela offered a perfect opportunity to showcase Iran's domestic...
  • GoodBulk lifts cash payout to shareholders
    Capesize owner has now distributed $75m to shareholders this year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 16, 2022
  • Biden signs OSRA-22 shipping reform into law
  • Long-haul truckload carriers continue regional buying spree
  • Layoffs signal uncertain times in logistics tech sector
  • USDA offers funds for Houston chassis, Tacoma ag shippers
  • CMA CGM airline to leverage ocean forwarder network in expansion drive

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 16, 2022
  • Shipping stocks fall as Wall Street tumbles after historic Fed rate hike
  • Vafias-linked tanker on the hook for $44.6m after crash with US Navy destroyer
  • Seatrade orders four container ship newbuildings as it continues fleet growth
  • Siem Offshore drops plan to flip exchange listing with renewables player
  • Second USMMA student files lawsuit against Maersk unit over sex assault
  • All eyes on Washington over bill that could 'halt' offshore wind construction
  • US wind vessel ordering gets underway but owners face financing hurdle
  • Indian Register class transfers keep Sovcomflot ships afloat in IACS
  • Streetwise: Stars align for shipping's alternative financiers
  • 'Exceptional start': Western Bulk heading for record first-half profit
  • German shipbroker Richard Heinrich-Mucke dies in fall from building
  • Saeviks go to court to free new cruise ferry from Russian sanctions limbo
  • Siem and Blystad's Seaway 7 lines up second $500m-plus wind farm vessel deal
  • Bourbon seals deal to manage new IWS wind farm vessels in France
  • Doubts creep in over insurance ban on Russian oil transport
  • Shipowner Georg Eide refused an appeal against jail term in scrapping case
  • Sovcomflot misses second bond instalment as agent continues to block payment
  • Stripping out the 'noise': Braemar confident of hitting profit target
  • MAN Energy Solutions to kick off ammonia engine tests in Denmark and Japan
  • Search begins as three seafarers jump from container ship off US port
  • MSC in talks over cash offer for Mehmet Kutman's Global Ports
  • Carnival Corp culls another AIDA cruise ship
  • Chinese energy companies float tenders in hunt for up to 15 LNG carriers
  • Vintage cruise ship detained in UK after failing PSC inspection
  • Crystal cruise ships snapped up at Bahamas auction for $128m
  • Russian missile strike curtails Ukrainian firm's iron ore pellet exports

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 16, 2022
  • South American cargo airline joins Freightos e-booking platform
    LATAM Airlines' cargo division is the first South American carrier to sell capacity on Freightos, a digital marketplace.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 16, 2022
  • Treasury sanctions China, Hong Kong, UAE entities tied to Iran petrochemicals sales
  • Petrobras to maintain import-parity pricing in Brazil as fuel tax cuts pass
  • US oil refiners lay out their realities ahead of DOE meeting
  • Crude prices rebound amid ongoing global supply woes
  • Russian official warns of total halt to Nord Stream operations: report
    European gas prices surged further June 16, with the TTF month-ahead price reaching almost Eur150/MWh at 1100 GMT.
  • Russia expects to export 39.5 million mt of wheat in 2022-23: report
    Agriculture minister Dmitry Patrushev also said at the forum that the country's spring sowing campaign is nearing to an end, with more land sowed than last year.
  • Oman's ruler replaces long-serving energy minister Mohammed al-Rumhi in Cabinet reshuffle
    Rumhi, who had been at the helm of the ministry since December 1997, will be replaced by Salim al-Aufi, Oman's state TV announced on June 16, citing a royal decree from Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. Aufi has been undersecretary at the ministry since December 2013.
  • INTERVIEW: Ineos investing for North Sea Forties operations to '2040-plus': CEO
    FPS transports oil from around 85 fields and Forties Blend is the largest contributor to the Platts Dated Brent North Sea crude benchmark, used worldwide, with loadings close to 300,000 b/d in recent months.
  • German regulator urges less gas use as Nord Stream pipeline flows slump
    Russia's Gazprom said June 15 flows of gas through the Portovaya compressor station -- the start point for Nord Stream -- would be limited from June 16 to a maximum 67 million cu m/d, or 40% of the pipeline's capacity.
  • South Africa may resort to buying Russian oil as higher prices bite
    Speaking to parliament, Gwede Mantashe said the current surge in prices and high inflation was hurting Africa's third largest economy, and it must respond to it by buying cheap oil and not take an emotional stance.
  • HONG KONG DATA: April fuel oil imports fall 59% on month just as demand rebounds
    Most of Hong Kong's fuel oil imports are sourced from Singapore, the world's largest bunkering hub, and sold as bunker fuels as Hong Kong has no fuel oil-fired power plants, only backup generators, market sources said.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Bunker sales reach second highest ever in May
    Ship fuel sales at the Port of Fujairah climbed 11.45% on the month to reach the second highest on record in May, according to Fujairah Oil Industry Zone data published on its website.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude falls after Fed rate rise, US inventory build
    The Fed's hike in its target interest rate, while widely expected following a higher-than-expected May inflation report June 10, was the largest since 1994 and marks an acceleration in the US central bank's plan to tame rising prices and slow economic growth.
  • Singapore's EMA extends energy security steps until March 2023 to stabilize markets
    Singapore relies on imported natural gas to generate around 95% of its electricity. Higher fuel prices globally have already started pushing up domestic electricity prices in some countries.
  • Russia, Saudi Arabia discuss measures to stabilize oil market
    Russia and Saudi Arabia are key members of the OPEC+ crude oil production agreement, and the two ministers met at a time when Russian production has been significantly impacted by Western sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

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Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
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%)
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
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
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%)
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%
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%.
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%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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