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October 5, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2020
  • Implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations
  • Mansukh Mandaviya launches Diamond Jubilee celebrations of SCI
  • MOL establishes Offshore Technical Division
  • DGTR recommends increasing import duty on Phthalic Anhydride imported from South Korea
  • Export of goods to be exempted from the new provision of TCS
  • GST waiver on export freight extended until September 2021
  • DPT operationalises two mobile harbour cranes to boost cargo handling capability
  • JNPT handles project cargo of Mumbai Trans Harbour Link in record time
  • Rakesh Shrivastava assumes charge as MbPT CVO
  • VOC Port pitched as being ideal for international container transhipment hub
  • APSEZ to levy train access charge from Nov. 1 on container trains arriving at Mundra Port
  • National multimodal transportation plan on the anvil
  • Railways achieves more freight revenue & loading in Sept., reflecting broad trends in economic turnaround
  • Railways considering linking of Kisan trains with seasonal produce
  • Exports up 5.27 pc year-on-year in September

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2020
  • Rates through the roof
  • First Airbus solution for freight in A350 cabin
  • Shipping agent despatches train to China
  • David Goh appointed VP Asia Pacific
  • Redelivery of IAI's first P2F B737-700 freighter
  • Heppner ventures into uncharted terrain
  • Rail access for customers without private sidings
  • Ship managing unit with two stakeholders
  • Another cyber victim
  • M&M launches Austrian affiliate
  • Clipper Group chooses CEO
  • USA: safe rail-shipping practices honoured
  • From Dubai to a second point in Mexico
  • Chapman Freeborn strengthens humanitarian efforts
  • Laurels for Europa Worldwide
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New 40 t truck to supply stonemasons
  • ICS publishes updated corona guidance
  • 90 years ago today: the end of British airship plans

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2020
  • Slack season? Not on shipping lanes, where high demand still holds sway
  • Cyber-attack victim CMA CGM struggling to restore bookings, say customers
  • UK ports welcome £200m fund to help them deal with post-Brexit red tape
  • CH Robinson says digital brokerage offers truckers better deal than contracts
  • India's container crisis could last a further three months, say forwarders
  • Greenbriar Equity invests $500m in Uber Freight to boost logistics platform
  • 'Where have all the pallets gone? On shelves in warehouses, every one'
  • Industry veteran (and favourite) David Lara retires - 48 years to the day
  • Supply chain radar: The ocean freight competition rub - hello Herfindahl, my old friend

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2020
  • Chouest to build Damen-designed ASD tugs
    Damen Shipyards Group reports that it has been has been awarded a contract to design a new offshore terminal tug for Edison Chouest Offshore. Damen says that Chouest will initially build two
  • Ulstein: Zero emission wind turbine installation is "today's reality"
    Ulstein: Zero emission wind turbine installation is "today's reality" Norwegian shipbuilder and designer Ulstein has unveiled a hydrogen hybrid design offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), the Ulstein J102, that can operate
  • Costa Cruises to bring third ship back into operation
    Carnival Corporation's Costa Cruises brand is to put a third ship back into service: its flagship LNG-fueled Costa Smeralda. Delivered at the end of last year by Finland's Meyer Turku shipyard, the
  • Great Lakes Dredge books contracts worth $59.8 million
    America's largest provider of dredging services, Oakbrook, Ill., headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) today reported the receipt of several major awards totaling $59.8 million. The awarded work includes: Atchafalaya
  • USCG's ninth National Security Cutter completes acceptance trials
    Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division reports that the U.S. Coast Guard's newest national security cutter, Stone (WMSL 758) has successfully completed two days of acceptance sea trials in the
  • CDC extends cruise ship "No Sail" order
    Retests conducted on 12 members of the crew of the TUI Cruises operated Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus came back negative on Tuesday, according

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2020
  • Trafigura flags financial consequences of regional carbon measures
    The shipping industry can't afford to not be aligned on decarbonisation - there will be financial consequences that will ultimately...
  • US restocking cycle to boost container demand
    Container shipping could continue to benefit from high import levels in to major consuming economies even during the traditional fourth-quarter...
  • The week in charts: Asia-Europe freight rates at new high; greener ships on order
    Ahead of China's Golden Week, freight rates were largely unchanged on east-west trades but reached a four year high on...
  • Walls in the Channel? Illegal, immoral, impractical, impossible
    The only thing that could make the demand for a 'wall' in the English Channel anymore risible would have been...
  • Aegean signs with Cosco Heavy for aframax tankers
    The latest aframax newbuildings to be built for Aegean Shipping at the Yangzhou yard continue a string of orders that...
  • Economic Outlook: Weak oil demand and lower spending hit seaborne trade
    Coronavirus-related travel restrictions and a decline in household spending are the main factors behind a decrease in global seaborne trade...
  • StealthGas adds to Japanese-built LPG fleet
    Greece-based owner says that the move is part of a partial fleet renewal after the phasing out of 13 older...
  • Norway pioneers 'flexible' fuel cell technology to cut emissions by 40%
    The system, which provides flexibility in terms of fuel use, will first be tested at the Sustainable Energy catapult centre...
  • Euronav returns $200m to shareholders
    The Belgian oil tanker owner has spent $100m on share buybacks in just over three months and another $100m on...
  • Thome and Carsten Rehder to form joint venture
    Singapore shipmanager Thome Group will form a joint venture with German shipowner Carsten Rehder to manage its fleet of mainly...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Trafigura wants to add $300 per tonne of CO2 to its bunker bill, here's why
    Commodities trader Trafigura is calling for 'drastic' measures to speed up the decarbonisation of shipping through a bunker levy charge...
  • Ports are enabling the supply chains of the future
    Resilience will need to be at the forefront of everyone's minds over the next 12 months, as new border arrangements...
  • Cyber attack: IMO restores some access, though key systems still offline
    The IMO said while some email systems and virtual meetings access has been restored, other key processes remain offline to...
  • WSC reshapes board as it marks milestone
    Senior leaders from majority of top 10 container lines will now have a voice in shaping policy at the organisation
  • UK offers funding to ports as EU exit looms
    UK government launches fund to ensure customs facilities are in place as country prepares for new European trading regime
  • VLGC supply-demand balance recovery 'a year away'
    The key to short term supply-demand balance, however, will be crew repatriations. This involves diverting vessels to ports that enable...
  • Centrica agrees long-term LNG supply contract
    Shenergy is expected to receive the contracted cargoes via either of its two terminals at Yangshan or Wuhaogou
  • Call for tighter controls after virus outbreak on bulker
    Western Australia has called for stricter rules on ships entering the country as it investigates a coronavirus outbreak on a...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping's cyber defences fail attack test | China port congestion not linked to Australian trade spat |... 7

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2020
  • New Gerald Desmond Bridge will expedite LA-LB truck flow
  • Minority stake sale reveals Uber Freight's logistics provider ambitions
  • Recovery close for ro-ro market: Grimaldi Group
  • COVID-19 quarantine for Chinese ships vexes Indian port flow
  • Big wind projects blow through the US East Coast
  • US-China uncoupling charts new future for container shipping

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2020
  • Baltic Dirty Tanker Index hits record low with persistent oversupply
    Negative returns are reported on several US and Mediterranean trading routes
  • Scorpio Bulkers continues to build wind warchest with second kamsarmax sale
    Latest deal has added $5m more in liquidity for pricey WTIV programme
  • Capesize spot rates have risen by almost 50% over the past four days
    Rates for capesize bulkers get a nice boost from China's need for more iron ore
  • Longshoreman sues after allegedly catching Covid-19 on boxship
    He seeks lost wages, medical expenses and other damages
  • Scott Borgerson resigns as CargoMetrics chief executive to avoid being a 'distraction'
    Borgerson's rumoured links with Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell have led to him parting ways with the company he founded
  • Not all gloom and doom for VLCCs as US exports remain resilient
    Vessel earnings in the US Gulf outperform other regions with long-haul shipments to China
  • Dee4 Capital Partners secures cash for two more tanker buys
    Carsten Mortensen-led venture finances sixth vessel and locks in funds for fleet growth
  • Cobas Asset Management joins sell-off of Golar LNG shares
    While BW Group buys up stock, investor reveals culling its position by more than 500,000 shares
  • Major Golar LNG shareholder Cobas joins sell-off
    While BW Group buys up stock, Spanish investor Cobas Asset Management culled its position by more than 500,000 shares
  • Vroon claims world first with 'biosafe' offshore vessel class approval
    Dutch owner says RINA has certified that VOS Champagne meets new crew safety standards during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Bunker quality concerns emerge amid aviation slump
    Using jet fuel components to produce marine fuel could create flash-point issues
  • Lebanon seeks to arrest shipowner and captain after Beirut port blast
    Interpol asked to issue international warrants for two Russian citizens following August's tragedy
  • Ionic Shipping lands profitable period charter for aframax newbuilding
    ExxonMobil paying total of $27.5m over charter period as spot rates slump
  • IMO meetings to carry on despite cyber-attack
    Maritime regulator says its cyber defences were all in order and it acted to adopt security measures ahead of other UN agencies
  • Share discount and VLCC sale convinced Hungary's HOLD to buy into ADS Crude
    HOLD Asset Management explains why it has become the second-biggest investor in the Oslo-listed tanker company
  • Scotline celebrates first 40 years with pioneering hybrid order at Bodewes
    UK shipowner adds to multipurpose fleet with fourth ship in series at Dutch yard
  • Columbia steps up crew welfare drive with 'cradle-to-grave' benefits package
    Shipmanager contributing to life insurance and investment pot to ensure happy seafarers after Covid-19 trauma
  • Norwegian prime minister launches Odfjell's flexible fuel cell project
    Chemical tanker owner working with Wartsila and others to develop pilot system using green ammonia, LNG and other fuels
  • SSL Endeavour Cyprus and Greece wins Lloyd's approval
    Company becomes first Cyprus-based specialist marine broker to achieve registration at historic insurance market
  • Thome and Carsten Rehder form new bulker and boxship management venture
    Thome Germany will handle Rehder fleet and look to expand with new additions
  • Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions is making the break into biofuels and beyond
    Oil major's bunkering arm has stopped supplying high-sulphur fuel oil as it shifts to cleaner alternatives
  • Solstad may have to buy $122m offshore vessel after charter axed
    Lease terms leave Norwegian owner with potentially huge outlay unless it finds new work for Normand Maximus
  • DNV GL roped in to help restart Singapore's cruise industry
    Cruise operators hope protocols can be put in place ahead of the lucrative December school holiday peak.
  • Castor Maritime snaps up another panamax as fleet doubles in four months
    Cypriot owner adds third bulker since June following equity offerings
  • UK Chamber of Shipping recommendations lay out roadmap for cruise restart
    Framework aims to set safe path for operations as country remains off the cruise map
  • Total's bunker arm targets global reach on LNG fuel supply
    Managing director Jerome Leprince-Ringuet says the transition to LNG fuelling is already underway
  • Total Marine Fuels Global Solution is making the break into biofuels and beyond
    Oil major's bunkering arm has stopped supplying high-sulphur fuel oil as it shifts to cleaner alternatives
  • Singapore's Consort Bunkers bulks up with product tanker buys
    Bunker tanker player adds ships to its Singapore and Middle East bunkering fleets
  • Genco and Cosco bulkers in separate groundings off US coast
  • Suezmaxes hit multi-year lows as tankers continue languishing
    Time charter equivalent rates for a ship on the Black Sea-Mediterranean route fell below zero
  • A Keppel-South Korean yard merger could be a game-changer, says analyst
    Synergies from such a deal could help in the battle against lower cost Chinese shipyards

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2020
  • Long Beach bridge, decade in the making, opens Monday
    The harbor commission voted to replace the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge in August 2010.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: Which South Atlantic port is really No. 1?
    1971: Jacksonville, Savannah and Charleston duke it out for Southeastern port crown.
  • CMA CGM hires driver of digitization strategy
    Announcement of IT EVP and chief digital officer appointments doesn't mention this week's ransomware attack.
  • National Airlines expands 747 freighter fleet by 150%
    National Airlines - not National the car rental company - is adding three 747s to its freighter fleet at a time when shippers are desperate...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2020
  • INTERVIEW: Singapore's Equatorial Marine boosts storage, digitalizes bunkering services
    The company plans to to bring its storage capability to up to approximately 1 million cu m, Choong said.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • INTERVIEW: Bunker supplier Monjasa keeps up growth momentum through challenging 2020
    "2020 has developed positively so far and we have recorded higher volumes in each month of 2020 compared to 2019," Molholt said.
  • Indian government extends tax waiver on freight in relief for exporters
    The waiver will be applicable to both air and ocean export freight, India's finance ministry said.
  • Singapore HSFO swap trades on Platts MOC rises 37% in September
    The rise came on the back of the doubling of 180 CST HSFO physical trades during the MOC process to 200,000 mt.
  • Scrubber bet could pay off in post-COVID world: Vortexa
    "There is a possibility that this fuel spread could widen if we look at a post-COVID environment," Huang said.
  • Shippers look for alternatives after CMA CGM suspends e-bookings on ransomware attack
    "There are problems with e-booking," an Indian-based NVOCC said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
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%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
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PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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