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BRIEFS

October 7, 2020

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
Results to date are much better than initially expected, says NYK President while marking 135th anniversary of NYK's founding Sal Heavy Lift acquires major stake in Intermarine & expands its business in the Americas Unprecedented Golden Week capacity increase on Transpacific Coffee shipments marginally up during April-September DGTR notifies investigation into subsidised imports of copper tubes, pipes from Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam JN Port attains 95 pc year-on-year cargo throughput in Sept. 2020 Personnel changes at Major Ports TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS Logistics challenges, reduction in turnaround time for seamless cargo movement between India & Bangladesh a priority: Minister Piyush Goyal emphasises on boosting rail freight IRCON floats tenders for construction of Coal India's 135-km east-west rail corridor Mumbai Port Trust actively participating in Clean India movement

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Vaccine readiness Austrian block train remains on track Trade between UAE and Israel has begun Additional rail capacity for Canada's industry The CMA CGM Group recruits Port indices climbing worldwide, says Drewry First of two freighters from Fiji to Singapore Batliwala becomes chairman, Erbacher returns New container trains to run between Siberia and China Two rating agencies on Jaxport's side Supply Chain Valley in Venlo is born Afrijet takes over converted ATR freighter from Aelis "Curiosity of the Day" No more locomotive change at the border Generation change at TST Five more weekly flights between BRU and MIA Laurels for Priority Freight Digital US contract platform goes Europe

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
Atlas Air 'moving the goalposts' after five years of talks with pilots' union SGP unveils mega-hub ambitions as it takes over second terminal at KAPD Xpediator expands European logistics footprint with takeover of Nidd Transport New cargo services at Brussels Airport as carriers gear up for vaccine flights Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM credit ratings upgraded ahead of 'bumper' Q3 Keeping supply chains running financially smoothly in these extraordinary times Against the odds: Kuehne + M'rsk - the night is still young. But... Snapshot: DSV Panalpina? Mesmerising Supply chain radar: Growing up...Zim lines up its fifth IPO attempt

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
ABS launches My Digital Fleet Timely access to relevant information to support the safe and efficient operation of vessels is critical in the digital era and offers a competitive edge. However, vessel data typically resides in disparate Ricardo Carlton is new Port Everglades Director of Operations Port Everglades Chief Executive and Port Director Jonathan Daniels has appointed Ricardo D. Charlton, BSME, FSO, as the port's new Director of Operations. "Ricardo is an outstanding addition and brings a wealth Laborde Products named new distributor for Scania USA Scania USA has selected Laborde Products as the new distributor for Scania Marine Engines along the U.S. Gulf Coast and in Midwest markets. Laborde Products has been devoted to developing commercial engine VIDEO: World's largest civilian hospital ship nears completion International charity Mercy Ships says that its second hospital ship, Global Mercy, will soon join its first, Africa Mercy, in bringing desperately needed medical services to Africa. Between 1990 and 2020, Mercy MSC sees hydrogen and biofuels in future fuel mix Container shipping giant MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) is looking at hydrogen and fuels derived from it as a possible fuel source for the future. Meantime, it is increasingly pioneering the use of

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
Charterers to report shipping emissions in green initiative Key energy, mining and agricultural companies and commodity traders have launched a new initiative that will see them report annual... From the News Desk: Shipping struggles to repel hackers Shipping companies and organisations have received a sharp wake-up call as to the threat of cyber attacks, with several affected... Shipping expects post-pandemic economic crisis Respondents to the latest Global Maritime Forum survey cited economic concerns and the impact of decarbonisation of shipping as being... Euronav chief backs 'gradual' carbon levy De Stoop believes a carbon levy on shipping fuels that increases gradually is more likely to be agreed on than... The Lloyd's List Podcast: The road to future fuels Listen to the second of three special edition podcasts produced in association with DNV GL examining the tectonic shift shaping... China bunker volume growth not hampered by pandemic 'Singapore's marine fuel sales have stayed robust even as there were significant decreases seen in demand from certain parts of... Antwerp receives EU funding for port carbon capture The Port of Antwerp was granted funding for two feasibility studies. It will look at moving CO2 by pipeline to Rotterdam... Okeanis chief does not see LNG as long-term fuel solution Speaking at a Marine Money virtual event, Mr Alafouzos said he does not see LNG as a long-term fix for... India to surpass China as the world's largest LPG importer by 2030 Poten expects Indian LPG consumption to increase by 2% in 2020, rising by 17% in the next five years compared... Boxship sector takes first steps towards ammonia use as fuel Joint development programme receives design in principle approval from Lloyd's Register for ammonia-fuelled vessel Suez casualty ruling hailed as victory for common sense Greece-owned bulk carrier was in breach of rules 5, 7 and 8 of the Collision Regulations, Mr Justice Teare decided Panama Canal sees flat volume growth due to pandemic After a strong start to its 2020 financial year, the Panama Canal was hit by falling demand in May and June PSA unit takes over control of Dammam The Singaporean operator takes over the management of Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Port through its Saudi Global Ports unit. PSA... MSC eyes hydrogen for zero-carbon fuel source Collaboration with participants along the entire fuel supply chain will be critical as shipping makes efforts to remove carbon-based energy Singapore to boost LNG bunkering and digitalisation Singapore has acknowledged LNG as a key transitional fuel towards a low-carbon future and has set up a regulatory and... Daily Briefing Free to read: Greek bulker 'wholly responsible' for Suez multiple pile-up \| Does digital leviathan threaten fair competition in shipping? Equatorial launches new digital bunkering tool The new tool is expected to remove any miscommunication between parties, including shipping agents, surveyors, traders and ship operators, said...

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
Forward Air extends inland dray reach with Memphis acquisition Drayage tech provider acquires truck parking marketplace DCLI exiting NVO business to deal directly with truckers Transfix offers free software to woo small carriers Regulators delay Vancouver terminal decision, advance competing expansion CMA CGM slow to restore e-commerce services

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
New Caledonia rethinks its LNG import plan as power needs rise Funding from France helps to attract bidders as island territory votes to remain French Multiple failings likely to be uncovered in Panama probe into livestock carrier loss Death toll means the ship is one of the deadlines incidents since 2009, when 44 seafarers went missing in the loss of another converted vessel Hapag-Lloyd, ship manager fight Covid-19 suits from longshoremen One longshoreman contracted the respiratory illness, while the other argues exposure Hermitage Offshore fleet set for the auction block The company had as many as four bids for its fleet before heading to bankruptcy court Yieldstreet wins $76.7m summary judgment against Lakhanis in London High Court This is the second judgment awarded against the Lakhanis, who are now personally liable for a total of $124m in outstanding loans Hygo Energy IPO not the first shipping deal to be blown up by a hidden time bomb Deal had completed investor book, possibly below price range, but the company may now have to look outside for new chief executive if past is the prologue Baltic Dry Index keeps cruising amid China's iron ore demand Capesize fixtures may get split into panamax charters, according to Clarksons Platou Securities Rising tide of US LPG exports set to lift Navigator Holdings Jefferies analysts says low fleet growth creates the perfect platform for stronger rates MSC explores hydrogen as potential fuel source World's second largest liner operator backs hydrogen and biofuel but ensures its biggest ships are LNG-ready Coronavirus hits US bunker hubs hard but Asian ports show resilience Singapore, Japan and Zhoushan among top performing hubs as sales collapse in the US Gulf UK detains offshore vessel in Aberdeen over crew welfare concerns Full inspection now planned as RMT union criticises wage level on Ben Nevis Royal Caribbean Group faces a subdued 50th birthday celebration Coronavirus leaves cruise giant with little to cheer about as it celebrates its golden anniversary Bjorn Tore Larsen says he still wants to own a private fleet despite bulker sale effort The company is looking to sell a panamax bulker, which would leave it with just one wholly-owned ship Navig8 strikes first pool deal with Ibaizabal Tankers for suezmax UK-headquartered group expands Suez8 operations with Spanish owner's 2004-built ship Worker dies in accident at leading Turkish green recycler Isiksan ship breaking yard has safety and environmental approval from the European Commission and ClassNK DSME to offer ammonia-ready designs in bid to hit CO2 targets Shipbuilder logs approval in principle for ultra large containership fuelled by ammonia and sets 2025 target Trio of gasoline-laden Iranian tankers arrive in fuel-starved Venezuela The US has opted not to intervene the oil trade between the two sanctioned countries for now HMM fills all 12 of world's biggest boxships on maiden voyages Resurgence in container demand shown by South Korean owner's full house for Samsung and DSME newbuildings Battle lines drawn: SK Shipping and Capital Maritime set to go to trial in tanker fight One tanker remains at the centre of a dispute between South Korean shipowner and companies managed by Greece's Capital Maritime Sberbank unit snaps up 46 Palmali tankers for $60m Russian creditor buys fleet of Turkish owner's bankrupt Russian unit after failing to find any other buyer CMB and Centerbridge wind down boxship fund Belgian owner buys out private equity partner stake in containership investment vehicle Greens hit out at IMO's watered down proposal on carbon emissions Lobby groups say they have been cut out of compromise deal which is heading for approval in November Swan Energy's new FSRU offered for trading as project rebuilds Regas unit for delayed Indian terminal is finally delivered but cyclone damage to breakwater must first be repaired Hoegh LNG lifts fundraising to $35m with second bond tap Norwegian LNG carrier owner still has headroom to sell more five-year bonds as it refinances early Biggest civilian hospital ship newbuilding near to delivery The $200m Global Mercy will double the capacity for charity Mercy Ships to deliver medical aid to African countries S&P upgrades Hapag-Lloyd after it beats rivals' margins German liner company now at highest rating level since coverage started in 2010 Zodiac Maritime snaps up bargain capesize bulker from Italy's Bottiglieri Shipowner taking advantage of prices that are still relatively low to bring in younger tonnage Zodiac Maritime buys another capesize bulker Shipowner taking advantage of prices that are still relatively low to bring in younger tonnage Boa demands $12m from investor after winning legal spat over newbuild Norwegian owner finally wins battle against shareholder controlled by Ukrainian billionaire Kostyantyn Zhevago Biggest civilian hospital ship newbuilding near to delivery The $200m Global Mercy will double the capacity for charity Mercy Ships to deliver medical aid to African countries Poten: Over 70% of VLGC fleet opts for low-sulphur fuels But US-based consultancy says increasing number of ships will use LPG dual fuel engines Singapore bunker firm founder charged over Shell Bukom oil theft Pai Keng Pheng charged with abetting the offence of dishonestly receiving stolen property Andreas Sohmen-Pao: BW boss aims to be on the right side of history, by helping to shape it Singapore's action man with a plan Insurers warn shipping is not prepared for the next pandemic Marsh and International Union of Marine Insurance already looking beyond Covid-19 to how the next threat may play out

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
New ship orders sink as fear of future economic crisis grows Shipping CEOs see an increasing risk of a global economic crisis in the decade ahead. Mexican rail blockade continues to affect freight flows Railway blockades reportedly are costing the Mexican economy more than $18 million a day. Envase acquires SecurSpace for drayage storage Drayage truckers on the Envase platform have access to an online marketplace that connects them to available parking and storage lots nationwide. Airline group issues distress call as projected losses reach $128B Airlines are slowly adding flights, but don't mistake that for market optimism. Bookings are trending down for the winter and airlines are bleeding billions in... Truckers counter ocean carrier effort to dismiss chassis complaint The Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference insists the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has jurisdiction to ensure that ocean container chassis provisioning is conducted fairly.

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
HONG KONG DATA: August fuel oil imports flat on month at 3.11 mil barrels Over January-August, Hong Kong imported an average of 3.48 million barrels of fuel oil per month, with a total at 27.8 million barrels, the data showed. INTERVIEW: LNG bunkering heralds cleaner shipping as most hurdles crossed - SEA-LNG chairman A significant percentage of deep sea newbuilds will feature LNG dual fuel technology in the future as the challenges associated with LNG bunkering have been mostly overcome, Peter Keller, chairman of SEA-LNG, told S&P Global Platts in an interview. India-bound VLCC laden with crude returns to Persian Gulf after Sep fire The fully laden Indian Oil Corp.-chartered super tanker New Diamond that caught fire and leaked bunker fuel last month will not unload its cargo in India and is instead returning to the Persian Gulf, several sources involved in salvage operations said Oct. 6. Jet NWE cargo discount turns to premium on refinery run cuts The jet CIF NWE cargo differential to the front month ICE low sulfur gasoil future turned positive on Oct. 6 -- the first time it has been at a premium in over six months, tracking supply curbs. Germany's Altmaier sees support for EU Green Deal, majority backing new 2030 target proposal German economy and energy minister Peter Altmaier sees strong support among EU colleagues for the EU's Green Deal, and the majority backing needed for higher interim targets for 2030, the minister said Oct. 6 after hosting an informal meeting of EU ministers. OIL FUTURES: Rally extends as strengthened Hurricane Delta shuts in more output The Gulf of Mexico shut ins have added upward momentum to prices already trending higher overnight amid a tightened global supply outlooks. Cameron LNG ships first cargo since Hurricane Laura hit US Gulf Coast: dispatcher Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG exported its first cargo Oct. 5 since shutting down ahead of Hurricane Laura's landfall in late August along the US Gulf Coast, a pilots dispatcher said. US Treasury extends Venezuela order blocking potential Citgo seizure through January The license, which was set to expire Oct. 20, now runs until Jan. 19, the day before the US presidential inauguration. Sept. container volume at India's 12 major ports up 1.9% on year The rise in volume largely came from a pick-up in export demand, while imports remained subdued, market sources said. Typhoon Chan-Hom to affect bunkering at Japan from Oct. 8: sources "Kyushu area will be affected soon, and weather forecast of Tokyo Bay is not good from Oct. 8," a trader said. Singapore to issue additional LNG bunker supplier licenses as demand grows Singapore will have an LNG bunker supply capacity of up to 1 million mt per annum from 2021, Chee said. INTERVIEW: VPS exec sees bunker fuel quality alerts surging in 2020 as VLSFO use gathers pace "A lot of stability and cold-flow issues with VLSFOs, plus flash point issues with MGO and VLSFO, have been noted," Bee 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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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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