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November 4, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty exemption on DMAC imported from China, Turkey
  • Merchandise exports at $ 24.82 billion in Oct.
  • Air cargo seen at its best shape since April
  • Allcargo Logistics rolls out ECU360 in India; redefines automation & digitalisation in the Indian logistics space
  • Call for air cargo industry to adopt dynamic load factor methodology as industry standard for measuring capacity utilisation
  • Etihad Cargo approves CSafe RAP container for flight
  • Railways finalises major upgrade plan including improved freight loading
  • India's economic growth to be in positive territory in 2nd half of this fiscal: NITI Aayog VC
  • Blue Dart Express posts significant gain in profit after tax for July-Sept. quarter
  • China approves international copper futures contract for launch on Nov. 19
  • Govt extends Air India EoI submission deadline to Dec. 14
  • Gujarat Maritime University organises orientation programme welcoming 2nd batch of LLM & PGD students

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Netherlands weather things well
  • Switzerland issues safety certificate
  • Nana Lin as Geodis' managing director
  • Lineas and EWS double fumigation capacity
  • Freja partners with SDK
  • ONE improves results significantly
  • Double-stitched is better?
  • VTG places green bonds
  • To Russia with love
  • Skyteam Cargo elects chairman
  • Pilot project in Algeciras
  • Camair in trouble
  • Siberian barley delivered to China by rail and ship
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Europa Showfreight's new contract
  • Edwards to lead VPA
  • A pallet scanner for Southern England airport
  • Steady course in Jacksonville

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • Shippers hit lack of port workers and containers as lines add congestion surcharges
  • New UK lockdown adds to pressure on transport firms training for post-Brexit
  • Covid crisis steering more carriers toward air cargo booking platforms
  • Forwarders digitally reinventing through Covid are ahead of the game
  • Coupa Software buys supply chain specialist LLamasoft for $1.5bn
  • Human traffickers exploit crew change crisis to trick agents
  • Amazon exec Rotem Hershko appointed SVP at APMM Ocean & Logistics
  • Budapest Airport cargo head Kam Jandu quits
  • Saudia chief Omar Hariri appointed new chair of SkyTeam Cargo Alliance
  • EXCLUSIVE Market Insight: Hellmann builds an ex-Panalpina-powered 'spider network'

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • Aker Arctic to design next generation Swedish and Finnish Baltic escort icebreakers
    Finland's Aker Arctic Technology Inc. has signed a contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) to develop new icebreakers for demanding Baltic Sea escort operations.
  • Are "atomic batteries" the path to shipping decarbonization?
    Nuclear power could be in commercial maritime's future, not its past. Even as MARAD continues the long-running decommissioning of the world's first nuclear merchant ship, the NS Savannah, London-based Core Power (UK)
  • Royal Arctic Line saves fuel with intelligent IoT technology
    Greenland's Royal Arctic Line is seeing fuel savings of 10% to 15% on its containership Malik Arctica following installation of the Frugal Propulsion intelligent engine management system developed by Aalborg, Denmark, based

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • Capital eyes trio of panamax boxships
    Greek owner is in discussions for multi-year charters that could make the ships eligible for dropdown to Nasdaq-listed affiliate Capital...
  • From the News Desk: Shipping back on front line of migrant crisis
    A dramatic incident off the UK coastline involving stowaways and the British special forces once again highlighted how commercial shipping...
  • Piracy headlines don't tell full Gulf of Guinea story, says analyst
    Concerns about the increasing threat of Gulf of Guinea piracy must be viewed in context, says Risk Intelligence senior analyst...
  • English insolvency law seen as 'real alternative' to Chapter 11
    'As an English insolvency lawyer, it's probably one of the more exciting times at the moment ... Basically, if the...
  • Analysis raises doubts over IMO's emissions measures
    New report finds that proposed energy efficiency requirements for existing ships being considered by the IMO would not cut CO2...
  • Navios Containers expects surge in rates to 'moderate'
    US-listed owner locks in strong one-year rates for five boxships
  • Greece gets nine bids for Igoumenitsa port
    Thessaloniki Port Authority eyes expansion with interest in three Greek port privatisations currently under way
  • Maersk-backed decarbonisation research group names board
    The Maersk chief executive Søren Skou is officially the chairman of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping...
  • New orders for general cargo carriers at record low
    Orders for new general cargoships will hit an all-time low in 2020 and deliveries over the next five years will...
  • Box demand picture clouded as economics enters uncharted waters
    Box carriers are riding a wave of strong demand and high freight rates on the transpacific. But the bounce back...
  • UK holds stowaways amid ongoing investigation
    Home Office says investigations continue, but it would be 'inappropriate' to comment further
  • US Gulf crude exports defy poor post-pandemic prognosis
    Monthly tonne-mile demand is tracked at its second-highest level in September as European and Asian refineries keep buying
  • Box shipping's surprise year ignites new interest in fleet renewal
    Despite the precarious nature of the global economy, container lines are more confident that demand has stabilised. Now they are...
  • Shipping on thin ice: Russia's northern sea route
    Melting Arctic ice has long tempted shipping with its potential to slash travel times, costs and emissions between Europe and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Floating storage economics fail to lift tankers for pandemic's second wave | More work to be done...
  • Panama Canal congestion adds to LNG tonnage crunch
    Shipping rates may well advance but not for long as overcapacity will weigh down the market when newbuildings enter soon...
  • Intercargo calls out charterers preventing crew changes
    Charterers are not only ignoring relevant provisions and charterparty clauses that could provide for crew changes to take place, but...
  • Petredec orders up to six LPG-fuelled VLGCs
    The three firm 93,000 cu m LPG carriers are scheduled to be delivered in January, March and May 2023. If Petredec...
  • Shipping 'behind the curve' on diversity and inclusion
    The report revealed that just 7.5% of total seafarers were female even though 30% of companies employ women in board-level...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • US truckload carriers pushing for double-digit 2021 rate hikes
  • CMA CGM expands intermodal surcharge to LA-LB haulage
  • Container shortage threatens Bangladeshi export recovery
  • Pandemic-disrupted markets put spotlight on forwarder value
  • Maersk's Twill targets small shippers via digital sales channel

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • Major shareholder drops Kirby entirely, despite optimism
    Baillie Gifford & Co once owned more than 10% of the tug and barge owner
  • Cruise majors delay return to sailing past 2020 amid CDC guide
    Cruise Line International Association's 50 owner members are also holding off until next year
  • Braemar drives digital shift with launch of dry freight derivatives screen
    Shipbroker raises stake in tech oufit Zuma and pledges not to repeat the mistakes of past screens.
  • Foremost bulker tangled in $6.6m charter row over China coal import quota
    The ship's registered owner is moving to arrest a ship for security
  • Foremost missing out on bulker after Australian coal import snafu
    The ship's registered owner is moving to arrest a ship for security
  • Knutsen scoops PGNiG charters to back LNG newbuilding duo
    Hyundai Heavy nets contract for vessels that will support Poland's imports from US
  • Sweden, Finland and Aker Arctic team up on next generation ice-breakers
    Design will need to consider fossil-free propulsion options due to long life of working vessels
  • Chunky boxship fixtures boost rates to highest level in 12 years
    Owners begin to secure long periods as rates hit levels not seen since the financial crisis
  • Concordia says lowest orderbook for 25 years 'really exciting'
    After tougher third quarter, tanker owner is optimistic for 2021
  • European Parliament votes to phase out open-loop scrubbers
    Environment Committee decides against outright ban in consideration of investment and ongoing studies
  • Crew on UK-flagged ships to receive full pay if held captive by pirates
    UK is one of the first countries to adopt the new amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention into national law
  • Scrubber-fitted VLCCs fixed at lower period rates amid depressed tanker market mood
    DHT and Global Energy Maritime vessels have been put on short charters, brokers report
  • How to avoid becoming a drugs dope: use smart charter terms
    CJC lawyers Ian Short and Sam Jones warn new trafficking methods could leave owners and charterers vulnerable to claims
  • Norway sues DNV GL for $1.6bn over frigate sunk in tanker clash
    Class society rejects claim relating to certificate for naval vessel that went down in 2018
  • Altera wins $12m claim over FPSO contractual dispute as it cuts net losses
    Former Teekay shuttle tanker company reduces loss mainly through unrealised derivative value increases
  • Cloudy waters: Green group claims IMO emissions cut figures do not add up
    Technical analysis suggests that proposed efficiency standards for existing ships need to be tightened further
  • Isle of Man is first flag to join Getting to Zero Coalition
    Ship registry believes flags have important role to play in decarbonisation
  • Portugal's Portline continues to sell off older bulk carriers
    Confirms sale of two vintage supramaxes
  • Stena Bulk renews period charters for two Wisby-Gotland MRs
    Swedish operator has been one of the few active charterers in the tanker market
  • Holed and listing livestock carrier brought into Australia
    Authorities had concerns for integrity of Barkly Pearl
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells ships while its investors send shares into downwind spiral
    After big drop in stock price, Scorpio insiders' group steps up to expand interest in transitioning company
  • Wisdom Marine makes move into LPG with Japanese order
    Taiwanese bulker specialist orders small gas carrier at Murakami Hide
  • Ocean Yield brings in Danske Bank's shipping head after falling to loss
    Third quarter result turns red due to write offs of OSV and FPSO's book value
  • S'Hail Shipping adds biggest ship as bulkers regain ground
    Qatar owner says it has bought a Japanese-built kamsarmax, its eighth ship
  • Case for marine loss prevention based around AI comes of age
    The time is right for marine insurance to partner key shipowners and AI providers
  • Knutsen OAS linked to newbuild order for PGNiG LNG carrier duo
    Hyundai Heavy nets contract for vessels that will support Poland's imports from US
  • Berge Bulk recruits industry veteran as new technical director
    Singapore shipowner adds engine and turbocharger expert to senior leadership team in city state
  • Singapore looks to renew confidence in commodities in wake of scandals
    Minister says the 'isolated cases of mismanagement' had 'reduced confidence amongst banks' to provide financing
  • Berge Bulk recruit industry veteran as new technical director
    Singapore shipowner adds engine and turbocharger expert to senior leadership team in city state
  • Trio of Xihe product tankers find buyers as sell-off continues
    Product carriers among vessels that Xihe Holdings' judicial manager has put up for sale
  • Six more Xihe Holdings tankers are put up for sale
    Second tranche of vessels for sale but more to come
  • Petredec inks deal at Jiangnan for up to six LPG-fuelled VLGCs
    Gas carrier owner turns to favoured Chinese yard for a pioneering size in very large LPG carriers
  • Shipping firms employ too few female seafarers, says ICS
    Trade group has called for more female representation at sea in its first diversity report
  • Matson's China service boosts earnings amid Covid downturn
    CLX and CLX+ offerings account for 125% jump on China boxship revenue

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • Space companies could join US Civil Reserve Air Fleet
    The U.S. military relies on its own cargo aircraft and commercial operators to move personnel and equipment around the world. Rockets could do that in...
  • COVID supply chain disruptions reinforce 'China+1' strategy
    China still holds the title of the world's manufacturing floor, but business challenges are leading more companies to source production in other countries.
  • Matson offers inside glimpse of trans-Pacific pandemonium
    U.S.-listed carrier reveals the latest on trans-Pacific holiday rush, restocking, e-commerce spike and port congestion.
  • How truckers can avoid a bad dray day
    A half-dozen basic tips on what drayage truck drivers must consider when picking up a container chassis from a pool.
  • Overnight deliveries, contract carriage propel Cargojet's Q3 growth
    Cargojet's record airfreight volume helped adjusted earnings double in the third quarter.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • ENDER DATA: Vietnam's Nghi Son offers 27,000 mt LSFO for H2 Nov
    Vietnam's Nghi Son offers 27,000 mt LSFO for H2 Nov.
  • Open interest for Singapore MF 0.5%S futures traded on ICE hits a high in Oct
    Open interest for the Singapore low sulfur fuel oil forward curve contract on the Intercontinental Exchange hit a monthly high in October, data from the exchange showed Nov. 3.
  • OPEC+ may consider deeper oil cuts if coronavirus lockdowns squeeze global economy: sources
    Cloudy global economic prospects, along with a recent slide in oil prices, could prompt OPEC and its allies to ratchet back their production cuts to historic levels, sources told S&P Global Platts Nov. 3, as the market's recovery stalls.
  • Iraq to alter crude export grades in 2021 with launch of Basrah Medium
    Iraq is planning an overhaul to its key crude export grades next year with the introduction of a new medium sour crude known as Basrah Medium.
  • Singapore 180 CST HSFO differential slumps on heavy selling after Pakistan cancels prompt tender
    The FOB Singapore 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differential recorded its largest day-on-day fall of $5.05/mt on Nov. 2, the largest daily decline in six months, on heavy selling, after Pakistan cancelled its buy tender for a prompt 180 CST HSFO cargo.
  • Singapore-delivered IFO 380 CST bunker premium hikes to three-month high on rising inquiries
    The delivered Singapore IFO 380 CST 3.5% sulfur bunker premium against the Singapore 380 CST HSFO cargo values rose to a three-month high on Nov. 2, S&P Global Platts data showed, amid a surge in inquiries.
  • USGC Nov middle distillate flows to Europe at 40,000 mt so far, amid strong US market: cFlow
    US Gulf Coast middle distillate shipments expected to arrive into Europe in November are scheduled at around just 40,000 mt so far, after October saw the lowest volumes in five months, S&P Global Platts data showed Nov. 3.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Oct refining throughput down 11.2% on year at 21.42 mil mt
    Russian refineries processed 21.420 million mt (about 5.04 million b/d) of crude in October, down 11.2% year on year and down 1.4% from September, according to energy ministry data released Nov. 3.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Crude exports fall on year in September
    Brazilian crude oil exports fell 2.9% year on year in September, marking the first decline in eight months amid signs of a recovery in domestic demand and higher refinery capacity utilization rates by state-led oil company Petrobras, according to data released Nov. 3 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Sep refined-product sales up 3% on month, but down 1% on year
    Brazil's refined-product sales posted an eighth-consecutive month of year-on-year decline in September amid an ongoing battle to contain the coronavirus outbreak, according to data released Nov. 3 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rally extends as market eyes US election, OPEC+ supply extension
    Oil futures settled higher Nov. 3 as US dollar strength flagged amid market expectations of a fiscal stimulus package after the US presidential election.
  • European fuel oil paper volumes in October MOC down 47% on month
    **Med-North trades fall on month **Uncertainty hangs over market
  • France's Engie pulls out of talks for US LNG import deal with NextDecade: company
    **Engie came under pressure not to import US shale gas **NextDecade seeking buyers for Rio Grande LNG project **Environmentalists say US LNG not aligned with climate goals
  • October fuel oil barge volumes traded in Platts London MOC rise 25% on month
    **Bunker demand resilient **Reduced refinery runs
  • Russia's Tuapse Nov. VGO loadings flat on month at 120,000 mt
    **Lower refinery output supports values **Risk of future downstream bearishness
  • Newbuild ships must accommodate future emissions goals
    **Emerging regulation risks to affect ship valuations **Ships must be built with future adaptions in mind
  • October CPC loadings up 8% on month to 1.23 mil b/d
    **Shipments down 12.5% on year **Kazakh shipments up 15% on month
  • Australia's maritime union urges government to nationalize BP's Kwinana refinery
    **Australia likely to become more import reliant after refinery closure **Risky to rely solely on foreign vessels for shipments **Proposes for local seafarers to be crew of Australian-flagged tankers

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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 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
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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