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November 2, 2020

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Cochin Shipyard signs collaboration MoU Draft Coastal Shipping Bill, 2020 put up for stakeholder & public consultation Govt mulls easing nationality norms for registration of ships Indian Register of Shipping classes first Indian-owned LNG-FSRU NCB Group joins ICHCA to strengthen ties with global cargo handling community Shipping lines boost long-term contracted rates Straits-Bangladesh Express service connecting Chittagong to commence from Nov. 3 DGFT notifies validity extension of licence for import of tur till Dec. 31 Faceless Assessment - New provisions in ICES in terms of Board Circular 45/2020 dated 12.10.2020 FACT enhancing MoP imports Linking/Registration of IECs in the new revamped DGFT online environment Plea to discourage export of castorseed from India OC Port achieves new coal unloading record Govt focusing on using geospatial technologies in logistics: Special Secretary Significant surge in freight rates coupled with container shortage hits exporters hard India to be one of the fastest-growing economies in the world next year: Nirmala Sitharaman BCBA Training & Skill Development Committee launches 'Kastam Shiksha' China's economy bounces back with 4.9 pc growth during July-Sept.

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Eurotunnel launches new service for freight New CFO for BLG Logistics C. H. Robinson tackling the times Swiss manufacturer wins big UK deal Drones to support sick children in Rome EMSA on ship calls during the pandemic Zero waste world World trade on the rise US short-line railroad modernises its track Air cargo makes a strong comeback Sri Lankan logistics and Singapore technology "Curiosity of the Day" Patriot Rail & Ports appoints Roquita C. Williams Order placed for 100 timber flat cars Logista remains robust Delta partners with Dokasch Shortsea fleet enhanced

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OCTOBER 30, 2020
$5,000+ a box from Asia to Felixstowe - 'the idea is to stop people booking' 'Shipageddon': US delivery firms set to be overwhelmed by Xmas demand IAG Cargo spreads its wings in Q3 network expansion, despite weaker market Flexport adds its weight to hi-tech push for greener logistics Swissport moves Berlin cargo services to new Brandenburg airport DSV Panalpina updates guidance for full-year 2020 Video: you decide - fake news, or fact, as Felixstowe goes on the attack Under the radar: China's Sinotrans can clear a path. Watch out!

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OCTOBER 30, 2020
CDC releases framework for phased resumption of cruising Cruise line stocks soared today as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a framework for a phased resumption of cruise ship passenger operations. The full framework runs to 40 Detyens wins $10.8 million MSC contract Detyens Shipyard Inc., Charleston, S.C., has been awarded a $10,884,056 firm-fixed-price contract for a 75-calendar day shipyard availability. The work to be performed provides for services for the post shakedown availability and Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia partner on offshore wind development The governors of Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia have announced a three-state collaboration to advance offshore wind projects in the region. Called SMART-POWER (Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Transformative Partnership for Offshore Wind DNV GL opens second Op Center to support growing demand for remote surveys Two years after its fleet wide roll-out of remote surveys, classification society, DNV GL- Maritime has opened a new state-of-the-art Operational Center in Hamburg, Germany, to support the delivery of remote services LNG yields years of additional competitive advantage for Poseidon Principle loans New analysis from the SEA-LNG coalition demonstrates how ships that are fueled by LNG, rather than conventional fuels, can benefit for up to eight years of emissions compliance for preferable asset financing Vigor gets $17.86 million Navy contract mod Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded a $17,861,520 modification to a previously awarded contract to support the extended drydocking selected restricted availability of the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS

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OCTOBER 30, 2020
Risks, but also rewards, await those who act early on decarbonisation Decarbonisation is increasing the risk of stranded assets across most sectors of shipping. Holding out for the next big fuel... Fate of Nave Andromeda stowaways rests on law with origins in Achille Lauro tragedy The Nave Andromeda's master did the right thing to send out a mayday call to deal with threats from the... Bulkseas confirms Japanese kamsarmax purchase Dry bulk carrier owner Bulkseas Marine Management has emerged as the buyer of an 11-year-old Japanese-owned kamsarmax Former IMO head William O'Neil dies, aged 93 Hailing from Canada, William O'Neil served as secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization from 1990 to 2003, overseeing some of... Rates rout for product tankers lengthens as pandemic hits transatlantic trades The coronavirus backdrop is changing the established patterns of winter trading flows for refined products. Lockdown restrictions across Europe are... Britannia rate hike will be 'in same ball park' as other clubs Britannia chief executive Andrew Cutler has revealed that owners of entered tonnage should brace themselves for rises of a similar... The week in charts: Security incident in UK waters; LNG carrier rates Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows the route taken by the product tanker Nave Andromeda before it was involved in an... Columbia's O'Neil calls for technology that respects uniqueness Responding to a suggestion that 'digitalisation is the way ahead for shipping', Columbia Shipmanagement president Mark O'Neil has argued that... Søren Toft prepares for one of the biggest jobs in shipping with move to MSC The Aponte family has taken the unusual step of recruiting an outsider to a pivotal role within the MSC group... Stowaways still held as Nave Andromeda sails away The product tanker Nave Andromeda has now left the UK. Lloyd's List Intelligence tracking data show it heading for Antwerp Container sector follows as manufacturing shifts south The coronavirus backdrop and trade tensions have helped fast-track the manufacturing shift to Southeast Asia away from its traditional home... Brexit: the final countdown for UK freight sector With just over two months to go until the end of the transition period, the UK freight sector is preparing... Cosco confirms more super-sized boxship orders Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co will build three of the ships for $157.7m apiece, while Dalian Cosco KHI Ship... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Behind the data - painting a picture of box trade flows On our podcast this week, senior reporter and editor of the Lloyd's List magazine Linton Nightingale is joined by the... Maritime Markets Outlook: Tanker view; idle dry bulk carriers; scrubber gamble In this edition of the monthly maritime markets outlook: The link between floating storage and the tanker outlook for late... European container freight rates push ahead Increased capacity and port congestion on the US west coast have put a hold on transpacific rises this week, but... Braemar sees silver lining for grain trade Braemar analyst Nick Ristic sees the grain trade growing by almost 4% this year versus the previous season. He believes that... Daily Briefing Free to read: Pandemic second wave threatens LNG carrier rates \| Container line credit ratings boost \| Pirates change 'business... Second-quarter profit boosts ONE's full-year forecast ONE forecasts lower profits in the second half of the year amid uncertainties about the coronavirus backdrop and in anticipation... Newbuild demand may boost scrubber fittings The case for future scrubber investments is likely to be based on narrower fuel price spreads, which is far off... US increases sanctions on Iran's petrochemical sector Ofac noted that Iranian petrochemical sales remain a key revenue source for the regime, which benefits from a global network of entities... China tells ships to raise vigilance in Gulf of Guinea Move comes amid rising attacks in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, where pirates are said by experts to have become... The decarbonised future hangs in the balance between Trump and Biden Fees on carbon-intensive goods sounds suspiciously like tariffs. The maritime industry will clearly wonder what manner of goods these might... Hafnia eyes coal waste to help cut greenhouse gas emissions Hafnia will work with Arq to optimise bunker blends that meet environmental standards and maximise cost efficiencies. The company aims to...

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OCTOBER 30, 2020
Amazon accelerates logistics expansion ahead of holiday rush Pricing power drives Q3 profits for Cosco, ONE Pandemic shows carriers' 'warp speed' response to capacity Service degradation to frame trans-Pacific service contract talks Shippers look to keep 2021 transportation budgets grounded

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OCTOBER 30, 2020
CDC lifts US no-sail order amid Covid but requires trial voyages Capesize spot rates fail to rally as market remains quiet Exmar prepares to 'demobilise' its Tango FLNG unit in Argentina US sells alleged Iranian gasoline for charity LNG demand growth and newbuilding overhang are key concerns, says Fearnleys Performance Shipping goes for 1-for-10 reverse stock split MISC Berhad hints at more orders following delivery of first VLEC newbuilding Is the big money ready to back bulkers as rates rise? VLCC rates may have bottomed out as oil price contango widens once more U-Ming seeks demolition buyer for cape as Polaris scraps VLOC United Bulk Carriers International enters pre-bankruptcy proceedings in Italy Are container freight derivatives becoming more appealing? Portline sells supramaxes amid efforts at fleet renewal Hoyer expands bunker tanker fleet as it eyes global market Fincantieri and Chantiers de l'Atlantique take first steps in alliance Carnival's Arnold Donald: 'Always more to do' on diversity Former IMO head William O'Neil dies aged 93 China tanker giants enjoy profitable third quarter, but outlook weakens ESL eyes charters and reactivates bulkers as demand picks up Maersk regulatory boss Simon Bergulf hits out at 'disappointing' IMO deal SEA-LNG: LNG gives up to eight years competitive edge under Poseidon Principle loans European yards seek to buy time to see out Covid-19 crisis Stephen Gordon sees reason for hope that shipbuilders can survive order drought MSC Cruises wants 50% female workforce by end of 2024 Kawasaki Heavy Industries reports shipbuilding loss Offshore wind pipeline grows 47% in 2020 despite pandemic Kongsberg handing out $188m to shareholders after profit rises Newbuilding outlook remains bearish amid demand and regulatory uncertainty Dual-fuel newbuildings are in fashion amid decarbonisation drive Banks back Keppel with loans and facilities worth over $2.2bn Indian recyclers get in on cruiseship culling with Karnika buy MOL profit up 20% as Ocean Network Express reaps reward of hot liner market Crew changes in western Australia 'virtually impossible' China's shipbuilding industry bounces back from coronavirus - and comes out on top South Korea cuts further shipbuilding capacity as order slump continues

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OCTOBER 30, 2020
Georgia Ports Authority proposes inland port box expansion GPA looks to receive board OK next month for initiative. ONE makes giant leap in quarterly profit Ocean Network Express is cautious in its full-year forecast as "future cargo demand is very uncertain" while the COVID-19 pandemic wages on. Alibaba launches South Korea logistics service Alibaba is challenging Amazon on many fronts, including logistics. It's now handling import/export operations in South Korea. FreightWaves Flashback: Hapag-Lloyd fleets merge 1970: After 123 years of Hapag history and 113 years of Lloyd history the first page of Hapag-LIoyd AG history will be written in 1970.... Envase adds Tailwind to expand TMS profile Envase Technologies platform will expand its presence in Canada with the acquisition of TMS provider Tailwind Transportation Software.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020
OIL FUTURES: Crude hits five-month lows as European lockdowns loom Oil futures were settled near five-month lows Oct. 30 as rising COVID-19 cases continued to weigh on demand outlooks. Asian straight-run fuel oil demand set to drop on strong HSFO crack spread The strong crack spread for Singapore 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil will put a dent in the demand for straight-run fuel oil from Asian refiners, market sources said in the week of Oct. 25. VLSFO bunker prices strengthen relative to crude: Navig8 Prices for very low sulfur fuel oil have experienced relative strength compared to the wider crude market, based on the jet and gasoil markets, but remain relatively rangebound, shipping company Navig8 said in a research note published Oct. 30. SINGAPORE DATA: Residue stocks dip 4.5% to 23.2 mil barrels on export surge Singapore's commercial onshore residue stocks fell 4.5% week on week to 23.216 million barrels in the week ended Oct. 28 amid a surge in exports, Enterprise Singapore data showed. Transport fuels under pressure in European amid new lockdowns Economic mobility indicators at two-month lows Flat prices fall, but fuel oil cracks firm Poland's Lotos refinery sees Q3 throughput fall 6% on pandemic Heavy fuel product sales volumes fall 43% on-year Overall retail sales volumes edge down 0.1% Unipec charters newbuild VLCC to take Asian ULSD to Europe Move seen as strategic given poor arb economics Trader's previously fixed newbuild VLCC for gasoil in March Asian market plagued by limp demand, ample supply SPAIN DATA: Sep bunker fuel volume up 1% on month, down 22% on year Algeciras demand drives increase Las Palmas, Barcelona see decreases HSFO Baltic Sea Oct exports to ARA region rise 45% on month: Kpler HSFO Baltic to US exports fall Tightness at ARA lingers ARA fuel oil stocks decline 7.2% on week at 1.372 mil mt: Insights Global Tight availability supports cracks Loading delays affecting VLSFO ease Tanker freight markets eye outcome of US elections New US sanctions draw attention to elections Outcome of elections to affect current sanctions Democrats focus on transition to renewables Libyan oil onrush could maim Atlantic Basin sweet crudes "Demand has been okay but you got to imagine it is teetering on the precipice because of the flood of Libyan crude coming in," a trader said. Singapore LSFO inter-month structure sees volatility amid low production, lacklustre demand Most Asian refiners continue to maintain lower LSFO production rates, continuing a production plan which began towards the end of Q2. BP to shut Australian Kwinana refinery, convert it into fuel import terminal Converting the refinery into an import terminal will help ensure ongoing security of fuel supply for Western Australia, the company said. All locks and dams reopen on Illinois River following planned maintenance "Today was the day we'd hoped to reopen everything, and we got it all done," Marshall said. BW Group's Hafnia partners with Arq to develop waste-derived bunker fuels Under the partnership agreement, Hafnia will conduct trials using Arq Fuel on some of its vessels, it said. LNG tankers without reservations seeing longer waiting times at Panama Canal Market participants have reported wait times recently of six to eight days for northbound transits and four to six days for southbound transits.

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PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+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

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

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%.

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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.

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

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

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