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December 4, 2020
International Transport Journalweb site
  • New agent for Brazil-Africa services
  • Fast railfreight solutions extended to Sweden
  • XPO's big reshuffle
  • Strengthening ties with the Caribbean
  • Samskip introduces new way forward
  • Bruno Sidler joins SGL Transgroup
  • Pineapples in time for Christmas
  • Europeans buy out South African courier
  • ONE investigates container loss
  • Toft takes the reins - finally
  • Successful day trip to Naples
  • Tractor and truck rolled into one
  • 100 candles for Simon Hegele
  • Russian leasing company buys timber flat cars
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Jade Weser Port sticks to price level
  • Common goals with BGL-Nord
  • Connecting US drone know-how

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • XPO splits in two, with contract logistics division listed separately on NYSE
  • Volga-Dnepr AN-124s could be back in the air before the end of the year
  • Global air cargo market set to soften after strong December start
  • Australian shipping operations - 'they've never been in a worse state'
  • DSV to acquire African small parcel specialist Globeflight Worldwide
  • 'Opportunist' charters like DSV's will help boost embattled MPV market
  • Market insight: Kuehne + DHL + Schenker: call it a Super-NVOCC triumvirate

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • USCG issues guidance on commercial vessel cyber risk
    In a regulatory update, ABS Group reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has issued a new work instruction (USCG Work Instruction CVC-WI-0270), providing guidance on the USCG commercial vessel compliance program's approach
  • NYK to operate two more methanol-fueled chemical tankers
    NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd., a Singapore based subsidiary of Japan's NYK Group, has signed a long-term time charter contract with Waterfront Shipping Company Limited (WFS) for two newbuild chemical carriers. The
  • Latsco signs up two VLGCs for Wärtsilä optimized maintenance
    Wärtsilä has signed five-year optimized maintenance agreements covering the main engines for two Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) vessels operated by Latsco Marine Management (LMM). The contract, which became effective from September,
  • Beazley appoints Chris Hill to U.S. marine underwriting team
    Specialist insurer Beazley has appointed Chris Hill as an underwriter within its U.S. marine team. He will be based in New York and will underwrite a U.S.-wide book of marine hull and
  • A Q&A with The Shearer Group's Greg Beers and Cory Wood
    Since The Shearer Group is celebrating 10 years of being in business this year, who better to feature in the CEO Spotlight than two its head guys-Gregory Beers and Cory Wood. Back
  • GLDD plans to build offshore wind rock installation vessel
    Gearing up for future U.S. offshore wind development, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) has engaged Ulstein Design & Solutions B.V. to undertake conceptual and regulatory design engineering for what
  • Crowley awards scholarship to Great Lakes Maritime cadet
    Crowley Maritime Corp. has awarded a Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship to senior Keith Baker at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy. Baker, of Traverse City, Mich., earned the scholarship based on
  • NTSB reports on costly contact of tow with railroad bridge protection cell
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on an incident in which, at 12.32 a.m. local time on January 1, 2020, the towing vessel William C was pushing a tow

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • Greek Shipping Awards 2020: What's all the commotion about?
    This year's virtual edition of the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards event in Athens may lack the din from 1,200...
  • Biden likely to maintain China tariffs, but Iran sanctions may end
    'In consultation with our allies and partners, we're going to engage in negotiations and follow-on agreements to tighten and lengthen...
  • Questions after 1,900 containers lost from ONE boxship
    The loss of containers from ONE Apus could be the largest weather-related loss since more than 500 went overboard from...
  • Vehicle carrier deliveries to drop in coming years
    Orders for vehicle carriers will be very low in the 2020-24 period compared with the previous five years, according to...
  • Avance Gas confident of sustained market strength in 2021
    Avance will keep its vessels in the spot market on account of its strength, despite a seasonal downturn expected in...
  • Pandemic stalls energy efficiency gains
    Low oil prices might also delay the shift to alternative fuels or the use of operational measures that can reduce...
  • Shipowners' Club reveals first deductibles increase in two decades
    Decision places Shipowners' at lower end of rate hikes for 2020-21 policy year, which run from 5% at Steamship and...
  • Maersk Tankers takes in four Xihe product tankers
    Maersk Tankers takes over commercial management of three Xihe Group MR product tankers and one more 9,500 dwt vessel. The...
  • Trafigura invests in green hydrogen firm
    Trafigura said it would invest $62m in H2 Energy, a Swiss company hat hopes to make and distribute environmentally friendly...
  • Lloyd's List aids the search for carbon clarity with Decarbonisation Survey
    The direction of travel for shipping's decarbonation trajectory has been set for some time now, but the devil in the...
  • Top 10 flag states 2020
    While the rankings did not change in 2020 on the previous year, with Panama still leading, most flag states in...
  • China's shipping groups criticise EU carbon trading scheme
    A recent industry seminar organised by the China Shipowners' Association, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry and BIMCO...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Bunker suppliers act as banks cut capital amid looming credit crunch | Singapore approves Manila crew change...
  • Celsius Shipping bags trio of LNG charters from Cheniere
    Celsius Shipping has four LNG carriers in its fleet. The first in this quartet has set sail for Nigeria's Bonny...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • Retailers turning to fulfillment providers for faster last-mile delivery
  • Drewry, Toepfer indices optimistic as tight container market boosts MPP sector
  • Chassis providers create new stop/start site in LA
  • ONE Apus redirects to Japan after losing containers in storm
  • ODFL, Saia see LTL demand rise amid COVID-19 resurgence
  • Startup targets truckload dwell time in US cities

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • Northern Sea Route set for record-breaking transit year
    Number of full transit voyages soars as ice cover thins in Arctic waters
  • Golar shares move lower after dilution from surprise equity deal
    LNG owner is shipping's worst performer as broader market continues rampage
  • Opec+ hike 'marginally bullish' for tanker owners amid demand worries
    Major oil producers reach a compromise deal but pace of mass vaccination may matter more to tanker markets
  • Golar's $96m offering gives it time to complete Hygo IPO
    Fearnley Securities says equity issue means owner can wait should market not be open in first quarter
  • Four Xihe product tankers join Maersk Tankers pools
    Danish pool operator will have another three MRs and one small tanker under its commercial management
  • EU carbon market face-off looms between lines and green groups
    Industry wants emissions trading scheme for shipping limited to journeys between European Economic Area ports, putting it at odds with environmentalists
  • 'Virtually no' VLGCs available as rates stay strong
    Analysts continue to talk up prospects for large gas carriers as free tonnage dries up
  • Europe transshipment hubs to lose out in carbon market for shipping
    Trade group for European ports urges Brussels to mitigate the proposed emissions market's negative impact
  • Spar Shipping becomes major shareholder in OHT
    Norwegian shipowner becomes second largest investor in heavy-lift vessel operator
  • Libya crude seen hurting long-term aframax demand, analyst says
    Tonne-mile demand for aframaxes could be hurt as European refiners need less replacement crude from the US
  • Argus: Libya crude seen hurting long-term aframax demand
    Tonne-mile demand for aframaxes could be hurt as European refiners need less replacement crude from the US
  • Novatek plans to send LNG cargo through Northern Sea Route in December
    Russia's first huge floating storage unit hub in Murmansk is due onstream in 2022
  • Unisea adds another suezmax newbuilding at Samsung Heavy Industries
    Despite recent flurry of orders, SHI is still less than halfway to 2020 order target of $8.4bn
  • Ziton raising $54m to buy wind vessel for Siemens contract
    Danish owner needs to own bareboated jack-up to sign long-term service deal
  • Stena reveals 1,400 job cuts but eyes strong recovery
    Swedish group was hit hard by pandemic but says volumes have rebounded
  • Soechi emerges as buyer of MOL VLCC as Fitch warns on bonds
    Indonesian owner launching notes buyback as it snaps up Japanese tanker
  • Titan LNG doubles LNG bunker barge fleet with Antwerp unit
    FlexFueler 002 will be operational from February 2021 and able to supply liquefied biogas or synthetic methane
  • MHSS brings in Stolt-Nielsen lawyer Christian Ayerst to drive mental health projects
    German company wants to ensure seafarers are not neglected after the pandemic is consigned to the past
  • Serial entrepreneur Ayerst bringing tech platform experience to bear
    New boss of Mental Health Support Solutions has record of success in diverse sectors
  • Orange Marine makes rare next generation cable-layer newbuild move
    French shipowner says new vessel will be first designed for telecommunications and offshore wind work
  • Paradise Gas Carriers resumes expansion with rare tanker buy
    The Tsakiris-Vasilopoulos joint venture emerges with LR1 previously in the Hafnia fleet
  • Greek environmental association turns page under new leadership
    Helmepa is looking for general director to provide it with fresh impetus
  • DSV in 'remarkable' MPP charter deal as boxship space runs short
    Logistics player takes matters into its own hands as rates boom from China to Europe
  • Hong Kong's Courage plans fundraiser to buy new tonnage
    Bulker owner says it has its eye on acquiring a further supramax with proceeds from offering
  • BULL aframax helps to save duo adrift in Torres Strait
    Rescue operation sees combined operation between Indonesian tanker and Australian maritime authorities
  • Hong Kong's Courage plans fund raiser to buy new tonnage
    Bulker owner says it has its eye on acquiring a further supramax with proceeds from offering
  • Yinson ends two-year wait for new chief financial officer
    Malaysian floater specialist says new recruit will bring strong leadership to management team
  • CSSC Shipping to ink first round of VLCC newbuildings worth $850m for charter to Rongsheng Petrochemical
    Dalian Shipbuilding and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding will each receive up to five VLCC newbuildings
  • CNG carbon footprint less than 50% of LNG, Australian shipowner claims
    Global Energy Ventures sees gap in the market for its compressed gas ships after Pavilion's emissions-measuring deal with Qatar
  • Shipping is collateral damage in China's Coal War with Australia
    Time for the bickering nations to press the reset button on what has become an abusive relationship
  • US offering rewards to scuttle North Korea sanctions busting
    China has allegedly allowed more than 500 shipments to North Korea in the last year, violating international sanctions
  • Golar LNG looks to sell shares and lower debt
    The company will look to pay down two loan facilities with the proceeds

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • Bulk booze by sea: Shipping wine in the time of COVID
    The pandemic is driving people to drink more. Bulk ocean shipments of wine in flexitanks are up 25%-30% this year.
  • US fine-tunes plans for COVID vaccine distribution
    The public-private partnership distributing the COVID vaccines is in the starting blocks. Planning is almost done. Now it's time to execute the race once the...
  • How satellites track and help decipher ocean trade (with video)
    First, Spire collects the ship-movement data from orbit. Then algorithms use that data to reveal the patterns of global shipping.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • OIL FUTURES: Brent hits nine-month high as OPEC+ commits to partial quota extension
    Oil prices settled higher Dec. 3 after an OPEC+ meeting ended with a compromise deal that would see production rising incrementally after December.
  • European ULSD shipments to US set to surge as spike to record highs
    Cargo inquiries to ship ultra low sulfur diesel from Europe to the US Atlantic Coast surged on Dec. 2, continuing a run of unusually high volumes of ULSD making their way across the Atlantic as a reverse arbitrage holds firm.
  • Vitol agrees to $163.8 million in penalties for bribes in Latin America, attempted price manipulation
    Global energy trading firm Vitol will pay nearly $164 million in penalties to US and Brazilian authorities following investigations of foreign bribes in Brazil, Mexico and Ecuador and attempted petroleum price manipulation, US authorities said Dec. 3.
  • Hydrogen scale-up needed, but governments will play a role: IPHE panel
    **Hydrogen to comprise 10%-15% of total energy by 2050: IEA **Industry needs to move beyond colors
  • Platts LNG Bunker Weekly: BHP in deal with Shell for LNG bunker
    **BHP, Shell completed LNG bunkering deal that will facilitate 5 LNG-fueled bulk carrier **Titan LNG, TSO Fluxys delivered bunker barge to operate at Antwerp
  • OPEC+ ministers in last-minute flurry of talks, with a deal on oil cuts in sight
    **OPEC+ ministers will convene at 1400 GMT **Compromise emerging for gradual easing of quotas **Saudi Arabia favored maintaining cuts through Q1
  • FACTBOX: S&P Global Platts eyes inclusion of US crude in Dated Brent benchmark
    **WTI would be first non-North sea crude to be included **Dated Brent benchmark a global reference point **Proposal follows 2015 lifting of US export ban
  • VGO loadings from Russia's Tuapse flat on month at 120,000 mt in Dec
    **Reduced demand because of downstream factors **Fundamentals now almost balanced
  • European 0.5% fuel oil hits 7-month high against 3.5%
    **3.5%S FO weakens on improved availability **0.5%S FO still supported, despite better availability
  • Swedish Gothenburg port faces empty container deficit, launches initiative
    **Special conditions for handling empty containers **Container bottlenecks may support global freight rates into 2021
  • FEATURE: Asian refiners expect Iraq's Basrah Medium crude to help cut costs in 2021
    **New grade expected to simplify feedstock blending **Basrah Medium could be cheaper than other Persian Gulf grades **Some refineries cautious - find salt, sulfur content too high
  • Singapore Dec marine fuel 0.5%S term premiums slip on weakening cargo market
    The prevailing premiums for December indicated a dip in valuations for IMO-compliant marine fuel compared to November.
  • South Korea needs to do more to decarbonize energy supply: IEA
    South Korea in 2018 was the 12th-largest economy in the world by GDP, and the fourth-largest economy in the Asia Pacific region, after China, Japan and India.
  • Sempra to sell stake in new infrastructure unit to fund North American LNG growth
    Sempra Energy will help fund its North American LNG export expansion plans by selling a stake in a new unit that includes some of its natural gas and renewables assets, the company said Dec. 2.
  • Firm low sulfur marine fuel demand lifts Sudanese crude premiums to 8-month high
    First-half December loading Dar Blend was heard to have last traded at parity to small premiums to Platts Dated Brent, FOB.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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