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BRIEFS
October 2, 2020
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Room to roam for a 'cash cow'
  • Rola offers discount for trucks
  • Iran Air is back in Germany and cargo-ready
  • Regulatory approval for Ipsen takeover
  • ZIM launches new service
  • New areas for System Alliance
  • First CNG fuelling station for the port of Le Havre
  • The latest news from Germany's air cargo gateway
  • Cargo crime not necessarily stopped by the pandemic
  • Update of CMA CGM's digital status
  • Emiel Knarren now CCO at European Loc Pool
  • Cleaner road traffic with Eurovignette
  • Back to London, soon with maindeck capacity?
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • From ITG to LGI
  • Abdul Fahl elected TTMS (Gulf) director
  • Finally united in African waters
  • Another batch of flat cars delivered
  • Canadian drones to reach out for Africa

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2020
  • Now IMO is hit by cyber-attack, as CMA CGM says it suspects a data breach
  • MUA suspends industrial action at Patrick terminals, despite no pay deal
  • Air cargo capacity creeps up as carriers bring in more freighters
  • 'Strong Q3 performance' expected from ocean carriers in a 'fresh dynamic'
  • Global trade declines, but freight forwarders experience mixed fortunes
  • UK haulage frustration grows as Brexit minister Gove ducks the issues again
  • No let-up in cargo crime during pandemic, as gangs target PPE shipments
  • More than €85m-worth of products were stolen from supply chains in 46 countries in Europe, ...
  • NYSHEX raises new funds to progress harmony between shippers and carriers
  • Interim Xpediator CEO Robert Ross takes the reins permanently
  • Market Insight: Toll Group accused - chase the cash

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2020
  • USCG responds to grounded coal carrier
    Coast Guard Sector Virginia and the Port of Virginia's Maritime Incident Response Team are assisting the crew of a bulk carrier after it ran aground near Norfolk on Wednesday night. Watchstanders at
  • Wärtsilä divests its valves business
    Wärtsilä has divested 100% of the shares in Wärtsilä Valves Ltd to an affiliate of New York City based Evergreen Capital L.P. Located in Brough, U.K., Wärtsilä Valves Ltd. supplies the entire
  • Terminal tug duo arrives in Orkney Islands
    Last month saw the delivery of Odin of Scapa and Thor of Scapa, a pair of Robert Allan Ltd. designed RAstar 3200-SX terminal support/escort tugs, that will operate in Scotland's Orkney Islands.
  • Chouest to build and operate first Jones Act offshore wind SOV
    Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), Ørsted and Eversource today announced the execution of a long-term charter agreement for the provision of the first-ever U.S. flagged Jones Act compliant wind farm Service Operations Vessel
  • FueLNG names Singapore's first LNG bunkering vessel
    In a virtual ceremony today, FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) and Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd, named Singapore's first LNG bunkering vessel (LBV), FueLNG Bellina.
  • IMO hit by cybersecurity attack
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has become the latest high profile maritime victim of a cyber attack. "The interruption of service was caused by a sophisticated cyber attack against the organization's IT

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2020
  • Shipping's cyber defences fail attack test
    As the IMO and CMA CGM conduct investigations into cyber attacks on their systems, the focus is on the cost -...
  • Ports are enabling the supply chains of the future
    Resilience will need to be at the forefront of everyone's minds over the next 12 months, as new border arrangements...
  • Transparency is key to effective crisis management
    Shipping companies must become more open when dealing with crises if they are to keep the confidence of their customers
  • Navios Holdings sells two bulkers to affiliate
    The deal appears to strengthen Navios Maritime Holdings' balance sheet, while furthering Navios Partners' growth with modern ships
  • Eurokai stays in black despite pandemic
    Pressures on revenues and earnings apparent from April through to June, before picking up slowly from July onwards, the company...
  • Energy efficiency and reducing costs are key factors in new ship orders
    Container vessels and crude, LNG and chemical tankers in the current orderbook for 2020-2024 will be more energy efficient than...
  • Algeria diversifies wheat imports
    While Algeria's wheat diversification is positive for dry bulk shipping because some imports are being sourced from as far away...
  • Seaborne fuel oil flows altered by pandemic and sulphur rules
    'The market underestimated how much compliant fuel would actually be available due to the availability of cheaper blended fuels and...
  • Financial tools are key to shipping's decarbonisation push
    The Baltic Exchange believes that risk management and mitigation tools in the form of carbon markets, taxation and offsetting schemes...
  • V.Group names Kofod-Olsen as chief executive
    Appointment 'brings strong commercial acumen, broad shipping experience and strategic transformation know-how', says company
  • Seadrill changes chief executive ahead of debt restructuring
    Oslo-listed offshore rig operator has replaced Anton Dibowitz as chief executive, as the company's seeks a $7.3bn debt restructuring amid...
  • China port congestion not linked to Australian trade spat
    Import quotas said to be eased from October, helping relieve port congestion
  • Hygo chief granted leave amid Brazil probe
    Golar said Mr. Antonello's leave 'is not in any way linked to any action or misconduct during his tenure at...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to tap Shell for LNG bunker supply
    Hapag-Lloyd is one of first two named foundation clients that will back the utilisation of Singapore's first purpose-built LNG bunker...
  • Swire Bulk appoints Peter Norborg as chief executive
    Mr Norborg was previously employed by dry bulk and ro-ro company Clipper group, where he was instrumental in its refocus...
  • New York Shipping Exchange raises funds for service expansion
    Reliable contracts provide shippers with a way of avoiding ambiguity and securing their supply chain, says NYSHEX chief executive Gordon...
  • IMO security breached by 'sophisticated' cyber attack
    'The interruption of service was caused by a sophisticated cyber attack against the organisation's IT systems that overcame robust security...
  • DHL eyes biofuel switch to decarbonise freight
    Switching to biofuel sourced from waste holds the key to achieving carbon neutrality in freight forwarding operations, the logistics giant...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping nations rally behind short-term IMO emission plan | Shell bets on hydrogens zero-emissions promise | HHLA's...
  • Seafarers now covered by UK minimum wage rules
    The UK will extend its minimum wage to seafarers working between UK ports and in the offshore energy supply chain...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2020
  • JOC Uncharted: Freight 'imbalance' pushing up truck rates
  • Port of Virginia marks strong recovery with record September volume
  • Container lines maxing out capacity to meet US import surge
  • DHL in biofuel drive for LCL carbon neutrality
  • 'Sophisticated' cyber attack takes IMO offline
  • Extra-loaders, new services slow LA-LB decongestion efforts
  • aNew funding to drive NYSHEX effort to attract US importers

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2020
  • Orsted hails 'incredible moment' with US-flagged offshore wind vessel charter
    Offshore wind giant and utility partner say Jones Act-compliant SOV will serve New England projects
  • Marella Cruises retires ageing ship amid Covid-19 uncertainty
    Ultimate fate of UK brand's second-oldest vessel is unknown for now
  • Navios Maritime buys two bulkers from sister company
  • Aegean digitally inks aframax newbuildings at Cosco
    Greek tanker newbuilding drive continues, with George Melissanidis-led outfit ordering up to three aframaxes at its preferred shipbuilding partner in China
  • While investors fled, BW Group grabbed Golar LNG shares
    When Golar LNG shares dipped below $6, the Andreas Sohmen-Pao company struck
  • Ex-High Court judge Sir Nigel Teare joins arbitrators at 10 Fleet Street
    Judge who presided over the infamous Brillante Virtuoso case has retired from London's Commercial and Admiralty courts
  • Golar LNG and BP agree new delivery date for FLNG unit
    Force majeure ended on LNG carrier Gimi conversion into production floater
  • Project cargo specialists form United Marguisa Lines
    Partners team up on project and multipurpose services to African trades
  • Singapore's first LNG bunker vessel to be in operation by year-end
    FueLNG Bellina named in China with Shell and Hapag-Lloyd lined up as its first customers
  • Hydrogen fuel cell vessel proves worth - but welcome with caution
    Shipping should be extra careful about hydrogen technology's safety and compliance issues before getting the potentially hazardous gas on board, argue Christopher Chan and Derek Tam
  • Soren Skou still not satisfied after Goldman Sachs raises Maersk to 'buy'
    Danish group's CEO says work still to do despite enthusiastic backing from giant investment bank
  • UK Home Office asked maritime industry for help in deterring migrant boats
    But trade bodies told the government they could find no legal or safe way of assisting
  • 'Unique' Dynagas Partners given the edge by ice-class LNG carriers
    Investment bank Jefferies says revenue visibility is key to US-listed shipowner's future
  • UK gives minimum wage to seafarers on domestic trades in historic first
    Shipping minister says the move is the UK's first step in leading the world towards a fairer maritime industry
  • Aframaxes remain in doldrums with European refinery maintenance
    Lack of floating storage demand also hurt rates but support may come from rising Russian and Libyan exports
  • IMO hit by 'sophisticated' hackers in cyber-attack
    United Nation's maritime regulator describes attack as 'sophisticated' as it works to restore systems
  • Can VLGC rate recovery survive 'firm' fleet growth?
    VesselsValue and ViaMar forecast bigger gas carriers taking a hit from lower US exports as new ships are delivered
  • Lavinia Bulk and Arrow charity day raises $13,500 for seafarers
    Shipping industry comes together to raise funds for seafarers who have been hard hit by the pandemic
  • Danish Maritime Fund chief Lundberg joins Monjasa board
    'Driven' executive replaces 75-year-old Tage Bungaard as a director of tanker and bunker group
  • Rio Tinto ship plucks family of eight from seas off Queensland
    Australian maritime regulator tasked a number of surface vessels to assist in rescue from sunken catamaran
  • DOF loses some lender support but still stretches $2bn debt freeze
    Norwegian shipowner extends standstill to 31 January, but bank backing falls to 83%
  • Shipowners forced to act as hackers target shipping's biggest names
    Upcoming regulation and recent attacks have made cyber security a priority for shipowners and operators
  • Cyber-attack raises questions over CMA CGM's contingency plans
    Latest assault on major operator shows liner sector remains woefully unprepared in face of cyber security threat
  • Shipping requirement to buy EU carbon credits is not inevitable
    The European Commission may respond to parliament's inclusion of shipping in the emissions trading scheme in a way that fits with IMO carbon cuts
  • Seadrill CEO Dibowitz quits as new boss pledges to focus on consolidation and scrapping
    Stuart Jackson must now complete restructuring that could wipe out existing shareholders
  • Singapore's Transport Capital recruits former HSH Nordbank banker
    Transportation focused investment management and advisory firm boosts European footprint with new recruit
  • MSC to splash out $888m to order boxship giants
    Aponte family-led liner operator sticks to fuel oil-run vessels and will be installing scrubbers on its latest 23,000-teu order
  • UK's Centrica secures first long-term LNG supply deal with China
    State-backed Shenergy has agreed its second long-term deal with a major international energy company
  • Peter Norborg joins Swire Bulk as new chief executive
    Clipper Group's departing CEO to lead China Navigation's bulk arm as it gets spun off into standalone company
  • Rio Tinto bulker plucks family of eight from seas off Queensland
    Australian maritime regulator tasked a number of surface vessels to assist in rescue from sunken catamaran

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2020
  • Lack of passenger flights holds down airfreight
    The air cargo industry is operating with an anchor tied around its waist: The absence of strong passenger service.
  • US import bonanza could extend into 2021 on 'record' restocking
    'Get ready for the biggest restocking cycle on record,' says Jefferies.
  • DHL Global Forwarding picks new Americas CEO
    Tim Robertson succeeds Bill Meahl, who will continue to serve in an advisory role until his retirement next September.
  • FMC extends coronavirus-related service contract filing flexibility
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commission anticipates COVID-19 impact on U.S. supply chain to continue into the first half of 2021.
  • Coast Guard responds to fuel oil leak and ship aground
    YM Mandate leaks fuel oil in New Jersey, and the Hong Dai runs aground in Virginia.
  • IMO hit with cyberattack; CMA CGM suspects data breach
    International Maritime Organization website down and CMA CGM continues investigation following ransomware attack
  • NYSHEX, carriers push for more binding ocean shipping contracts
    As NYSHEX expands and Maersk Spot nears U.S. approval, ocean transport contracts could become more binding.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2020
  • European fuel oil paper volumes in September MOC up 125% on month
  • Europe 0.5%S marine fuel crack hits March highs, becomes strongest transportation fuel
  • Platts FOB Singapore fuel oil trading volume in September drops 43% to 440,000 mt
  • Singapore LSFO-HSFO spread hits 2-month high as LSFO supply tightens
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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%)
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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