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November 6, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • Container shortage likely seen easing soon
  • Disembarkation of foreign seafarers at Sri Lankan ports suspended
  • DGTR recommends increase in import duty on Korean synthetic rubber
  • APM Terminals Pipavav to commence container tracking services through RFID from Nov. 9
  • Improved solution for release of containers at Antwerp port to be rolled out in phases
  • Tariff fixation by Major Ports under the proposed Major Port Authority legislation
  • SR achieves freight loading & revenue milestones
  • Economy showing signs of revival as order booking position & Sept. Manufacturing PMI rise
  • Energy most impacted among commodities by the pandemic
  • Sourav Ganguly's virtual session with the University of Nottingham on Nov. 7

International Transport Journalweb site
  • All systems go
  • Bringing modal shift to four-country region
  • First Belgium haulier tests battery-electric truck
  • Four million teu in Gdynia
  • Siemens outsourcing in Czechia
  • Drews must step down
  • Tonnes of sea-dredged products by rail
  • ICTSI holds the fort
  • Farewell to Tu-154
  • New mode in Lone Star State
  • Intermodal link for French inland ports
  • Ready for World Shopping Day
  • Freight market under pressure
  • Swissport consolidates at new Berlin airport
  • Krems with wind under its wings
  • Kim Kuesel joins Navis
  • Pall-Ex prepares for high season
  • Third Chicago airport welcomes UPS
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • Expected November peak a new low for air freight as lockdowns shut shops
  • Double-whammy for shippers: record rates and surcharge surges
  • New services take off to balance transatlantic capacity shortfall
  • £50m HMRC bill hangs over Wincanton as H1 profits take a dip
  • Montevideo Airport has high hopes of being Latin America's cannabis hub
  • Alibaba e-com hub will give Kuala Lumpur Airport a massive cargo boost
  • World's best-performing airline stock is bankrupt Indian carrier
  • Analysis: Expeditors pats itself on the back. Short-sighted? Ask private equity...
  • Against the odds: DSV hits another record. Every cent counts...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • Electric Boat awarded $9.4 billion Columbia Class SSBN contract mod
    General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., has been awarded a $9,473,511,245 contract modification that exercises an option for the construction and testing of SSBN 826 and SSBN 827, the lead and
  • AMSA orders repatriation of nine seafarers kept too long on board
    Nine Chinese and Filipino seafarers, some of who had been on board the Panama-flagged 9,032 dwt general cargo ship Brio Faith for 20 months with no leave, will be reunited with their
  • Jotun set for global launch of solvent-free single coat primer
    After three years of success in the Northeast Asian and West European markets, Sandefjord, Norway, headquartered coatings specialist Jotun is ready to launch its proven Jotacote Universal S120 primer to the worldwide
  • Remote surveys: ABS schedules 100th hazmat inventory survey for Seaspan
    ABS has just scheduled its 100th Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) certification survey for Seaspan Ship Management and says that 98% of these will be remote. ABS reports tha it is on
  • Huntington Ingalls reports increased revenues
    America's largest shipbuilder, Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII), reported third quarter 2020 revenues of $2.3 billion, up 4.3% from the third quarter of 2019. The increase was driven by growth at both
  • Golden Ray: Responders fix a problem and wait for a weather window
    St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command (UC) responders are monitoring weather forecasts, including the threat of severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Eta, to identify a weather window for cutting and lifting

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • Scrubber spread narrows to record on low refinery runs and falling oil price
    The shrinking price difference between very low sulphur fuel oil and high-sulphur fuel oil is closely watched by shipowners who...
  • Seafarer rights project to target charterers
    The SSI will develop a human rights code of conduct for charterers amid growing pressure to consider human rights, as...
  • Navios Partners eyes dry bulk trade boost in 2021
    The economic outlook for 2021 was 'favourable', with the dry bulk trade projected to increase by 3.9%, said chief executive...
  • How ship finance recovered from coronavirus
    Sure, 2020 is not the greatest year on which to build a baseline investment case. But if you can show...
  • Loss-making Scorpio looks to winter rally for product tankers
    Rates have failed so far to reflect the usual seasonal lift seen in response to additional demand to ship gasoil...
  • China's dominance in bulk trades being felt
    A rail link between Mongolia and China, which should be completed next year, could see costs fall for transporting coal...
  • Dry bulk operator files for bankruptcy protection
    The company, majority owned by Gian Cristoforo Savasta, filed for bankruptcy protection on October 6. It has 120 days to...
  • MSC boosts fleet with acquisitions
    Flush with money from high rates and low fuel costs, container lines are getting ready to renew their fleets. MSC...
  • Bursary fund set up to help redundant seafarers
    The pandemic has affected employment in many maritime sectors, with passenger shipping particularly hard hit. A new fund has been...
  • Inquiry into cause of Turkish shipyard blast
    Five shipyard workers taken to hospital after a blast on the product tanker Sri Asih have been discharged. The authorities...
  • K Line reports weaker profits
    K Line expects dry bulk market conditions to improve gradually, mainly for capesizes. However, it remains pessimistic about the containership...
  • Euronav warns of challenging tanker market ahead
    The tanker owner saw increased earnings in the third quarter of the year raising its total profits for 2020 to...
  • NYK sees full-year profit doubling on liner and energy business performance
    NYK is taking the early pain of extraordinary losses by redelivering chartered vessels and considering further 'structural reforms' in the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Carriers face expensive transition to zero-carbon future | Cargo sector looks back for the future of unaccompanied...
  • China-owned vessel with overdue crew held in Australia
    Vessel operator Tianjin Shun Xin Yuan Shipping tried to make a request for the seafarers to stay on board until...
  • Wakashio owner appoints salvors for aft section
    Initial processing work is scheduled to start in late December, and the final removal is expected to be completed next...
  • Genco to sell three ageing supramaxes amid wider losses
    Genco, which has been focusing on a fleet renewal programme, reported a net loss of $21.1m in the third quarter of...
  • French methane gas objections thwart $7bn US LNG contract
    The delay underlines concerns among some US natural gas exporters that regulatory rollbacks by the Trump administration are making it harder...
  • South Australia touts world's largest green ammonia export project
    South Australia-based producers are eyeing ammonia exports to Japan, where plans are in place to use the next generation fuel...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • Optimistic market pushes Toepfer index higher
  • West Coast-based LTL freight surge lifts YRC
  • Asia-Europe spot market hits 2020 high as long-term rate levels slow
  • Forwarders see ocean unreliability eroding carrier threat
  • Bid dilemma looms for shippers as truck pricing nears peak: Echo

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • Danaos Corp posts higher profit amid 'remarkable recovery'
  • Eagle Bulk widens loss amid Covid-19 overhang
  • Tidewater keeps generating free cash flow, despite downturn
  • Australia orders cargoship crew repatriation after 20-month shift
  • Euronav takes in 'super eco' Trafigura tankers for relationship and earnings potential
  • Globus Maritime good with Nasdaq after drastic reverse split
  • Alphatanker: Floating storage might make a comeback but won't lift tankers
  • Genco sees sale-and-purchase opportunities on the near horizon
  • Trafigura bunker venture's former CEO joins Bunker Holding
  • Pirates release seafarers taken from Seatrade reefer
  • Odfjell fixes out ethylene carriers on sales block for two years
  • Scorpio Tankers buys back $65.4m in notes and shares
  • Angeliki Frangou sees global 'healing' going on as Navios Partners profit drops
  • Ambrey warns of 'heightened' piracy threat after failed attacks
  • US shipping companies find plenty of women for the board, fewer for management
  • Berge Bulk expands capesize fleet with purchase from CSSC Shipping
  • ESL Shipping's LNG-fuelled bulkers cut emissions by up to 50%
  • Hitachi Zosen to sell Japan Marine United shareholding
  • Havyard gives up on newbuildings as it axes 100 jobs
  • GasLog nails shareholder structure for Greek FSRU as final partner signs up
  • Eurobulk boxship rescues crew of abandoned sinking MPP
  • Pandemic derails talks over Shearwater and CGG's tech venture
  • P&O Maritime clinches two more charters for renewables work
  • South Korean yards breathe easier as newbuilding enquiries rise
  • HHI homes in on $1.4bn orders for up to 16 VLCC newbuilds
  • AW Shipping adds two more LPG-fuelled VLGCs at Jiangnan Shipyard
  • K Line sees weaker interim profit despite better second quarter
  • Crew rescued after storm drives cruiseship ashore off Mexico
  • NYK Line sees net profit surge on strong liner market
  • Impairments and forex losses drag down Yangzijiang profit

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • TSA seeks enhanced screening capabilities for air cargo (with video)
    The TSA is doing a better job partnering with airfreight companies on security, but better training and technology are needed to meet future security obligations.
  • Crude vs. product tanker debate: Advantage product tankers?
    Euronav exec curses crude-tanker market (literally). Scorpio exec pitches product-tanker promise and throws shade at crude side.
  • Ocean cargo 'lone bright spot' for Port Authority of NY/NJ
    Flurry of port activity could point to "growing concerns of future supply chain disruptions."
  • Breaking down the logistical mission of Operation Warp Speed
    The logistics of delivering a COVID-19 vaccine to all Americans will be historic. Major Gen. Christopher J. Sharpsten, the deputy director for supply, production and...
  • Atlas Air beats Q3 estimates on strong demand for air cargo
    Atlas Air rode the rising tide for air cargo to higher profits in the third quarter.
  • Big firms eye Canada COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans
    Major companies in the transportation and logistics world have taken interest in Canada's massive undertaking to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices ease as traders book profits following three-day rally
    Crude futures settled lower Nov. 5 as pandemic-related demand growth concerns prompted profit-taking after a three-session rally.
  • INDIA DATA: Sep gasoil exports fall 4% on month as domestic demand rises
    India's gasoil exports in September eased back from a 4-month high reached the previous month as higher consumption amid largely steady domestic output pared back outflows.
  • Colombia producer Frontera sees output remaining flat by end-2020
    Frontera Energy is sticking with its full year production and capital expenditure targets, despite a drop in crude prices, the company said Nov. 5.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Petroperu moving ahead with expansion projects post-lockdown
    Petroperu moving ahead with expansion projects post-lockdown
  • TENDER DATA: S Africa's Engen seeks gasoil, kerosene for Nov loading
    South Africa's Engen seeks gasoil, kerosene for Nov loading
  • REFINERY NEWS: PetroChina Jinzhou's first gasoil supply to Chile arrives at port
    PetroChina Jinzhou's first gasoil supply to Chile arrives at port
  • China's Norinco, ZPC set to get first oil product export quota for 2020: sources
    State-owned China North Industries Corp., or Norinco, and privately held Zhejiang Petroleum and Chemical are likely to receive their first batch of oil product export quotas for utilization by the end of 2020, company sources with knowledge of the matter told S&P Global Platts over the week of Nov. 6.
  • INDIA DATA: Sep gasoil output inches up 0.5% on month as refiners maintain cautiousness
    India's gasoil production edged up 0.5% on the month to 7.60 million mt in September, with the marginal rise unfolding against a background of refiners remaining cautious about raising run rates amid faltering demand and dismal gasoil margins, provisional data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed.
  • PGNiG, Lotos perform first LNG bunkering in Szczecin, Poland
    The first bunkering operation for an LNG fueled ship at Szczecin port in Northwest Poland took place on Nov. 5 in cooperation by Poland-based oil and gas companies PGNiG and Lotos.
  • Argentina's YPF in talks with India's ONGC on cooperation in Vaca Muerta
    Argentina's state-backed energy company YPF said it has entered into talks with India's state-owned ONGC on potentially working together to develop oil and natural gas resources in the giant Vaca Muerta shale play.
  • US ELECTIONS: Results show deeper divide on energy issues, tough path for tackling climate
    While control of the White House and US Senate waits for ballot counters, a host of implications for energy and commodity markets from the Nov. 3 elections unfolded across the country, revealing a deepening US divide on energy issues that will make it harder to pursue federal policy on decarbonization and mitigating climate change.
  • Suez Canal oil tanker transits in Oct down 27% on year: BIMCO
    The number of oil tankers transiting through the Suez Canal in October was down 27% year on year amid subdued demand for oil transportation, shipping industry association BIMCO said Nov. 5.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks up 4.4% on week to 2.67 mil mt: Insights Global
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub rose 4.4% to 2.67 million mt on the week to Nov. 4, Insights Global data released Nov. 5 showed.
  • Pemex business strategy needs urgent modification: IMF report
    Pemex needs a complete overhaul that includes modifications to its business strategy and reforms to its governance and procurement as the state oil company puts a drag on the country's growth, the International Monetary Fund said.
  • Scorpio Tankers bullish amid aging global fleet, refinery closures
    **Company upbeat on market conditions beyond 2020 **Young fleet, potential import opportunities lift outlook **High rate of scrubber fittings in face of hi-5 decrease
  • Euronav warns of demand concerns, rising crude tanker fleet supply in Q4
    **Counter-cyclical demand drop expected in Q4 **Euronav secures loan with GHG emissions terms attached
  • Benchmark Dubai crude contango narrows to 3-month low on firm demand
    **Fuel oil cracks recovering **Fuel demand still showing signs of recovery in India
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC seeks 35,000 mt HSFO for end-Nov delivery
  • IRAQ DATA: October oil output rises 6.7%, flouting OPEC+ quota - SOMO
    **Output above quota of 3.804 mil b/d **Total exports up 8% in October **Kurdish exports down 4.8% in October
  • JAPAN DATA: Oct 25-31 oil product exports rebound 25% on week to 1.59 mil barrels
    **HSFO exports rise 9.7% on-week **LSFO exports fall 54.2% on-week
  • INDIA DATA: Sept fuel oil exports resume; imports halve from Aug amid greater bitumen demand
    **Bunker demand stabilizes after summer drop **IOC floats buy tender
  • Asian LPG premium to naphtha near 7-month high, cements naphtha as feedstock
    Naphtha prices in Asia had fallen on abundant supply and weakness in both crude and gasoline markets.
  • India's HPCL July-Sep refining margin jumps 80.6% on year to $5.11/b
    The refiner sold 8.1 million mt of refined products in the three months period, down 9.5% year on year.
  • Poland's PGNiG charters two tankers to lift US LNG
    PGNiG has offtake agreements with Venture Global for its plants in both Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines, also in Louisiana.
  • Singapore bunker sales remain resilient despite strong headwinds
    "Singapore will continue to grow its marine fuel volumes in the next few months," an industry consultant said.
  • Singapore-China 380 CST HSFO Dec arbitrage trade closes on weak SHFE price
    a"Arbitrage window from Singapore to China is now closed for both high sulfur and low sulfur," said a trader in Singapore.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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