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BRIEFS
April 8, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • ONE to suspend China-Australia (CAE) service in late April
  • Box ship chartered by ONE smashes into cranes at Busan New Port
  • Container shipping hit on all fronts by virus pandemic; signs of worse to come
  • Manila terminal chief urges owners to collect cargo as reefers pile up
  • Chittagong port faces congestion as holiday impedes flow of workers
  • Protests over exemption of food workers and distributors from lockdowns
  • Kalmar to supply Turkish 500,000-TEU capacity terminal with 2 RTGs
  • Lebanon open to naval and air shipping despite nationwide lockdown
  • Changi consolidates terminal operations from May 1 due to Covid-17
  • TIACA requests for urgent support to ensure cargo activities continue
  • US airlines struggle to maintain minimum level of domestic service

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 7, 2020
  • Blank sailings due to Coronavirus impact
  • Maersk stays open for business; strengthens customer experience through digital solutions to keep supply chains moving
  • DPT extends relief to the trade considering current situation
  • JN Port is not facing any congestion issue: Chairman
  • JNPT stands operational & extends all possible support to the stakeholders of JN Port ecosystem
  • Port of Rotterdam looking to expand partnerships in India
  • Air cargo demand slumps in Feb.
  • CONCOR waives charges at Tughlakabad ICD till April 14
  • Domestic cargo flights strengthen India's fight against Covid-19
  • Govt likely to extend deadline to bid for Air India
  • MoCA waives 50 pc demurrage charges payable to airport cargo terminal operator till the end of lockdown
  • NACFS calls on importers to facilitate clearance & take delivery of cargoes
  • KPMG presents three scenarios on economic effects of Covid-19 on India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Container comeback
  • Road logistics ensures Dachser's growth
  • Mega-long train from China crosses Latvia
  • Lauterbourg Rhine Terminal comes into play
  • Pro Glove names Charlie Grieco chief revenue officer
  • STEF hits 100 million profit mark
  • Transfesa Logistics inaugurates new warehouse
  • Maskargo lifts innovative intubation boxes
  • Kloosterboer hires Joost Heere as new commercial manager
  • First Russian freight cars for Azerbaijan
  • Large distribution centre for chocolate
  • Container warehouse in the Jade Weser Port to be extended
  • B737 P2F conversions receive certifications
  • Boring of Cortanovci tunnel in Serbia completed
  • New chief supply chain officer for Del Monte Foods
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • DHL Express supports hospital pharmacies
  • Lower fees for customers in Barcelona
  • Air Canada: new in New York, more in Europe

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 7, 2020
  • Defuse this shipping sector 'timebomb' - lift travel restrictions on seafarers
  • Carriers eye huge savings by giving Suez a miss and going the long way round
  • Stena to make 150 ferry staff in UK and Ireland redundant and furlough 600
  • Dnata furloughs 'large proportion' of staff and raises UK handling charges
  • Planned comeback for US perishables exporters another casualty of the virus
  • US shippers turn up the heat on government over 'punitive' D&D fees
  • Comment: Three pinch points in e-commerce in the coronavirus era
  • VIDEO: K Line containership destroys a quay crane in Busan
  • Entertain at home: a Hapag-Lloyd colouring book or play 'housey-housey'
  • M&A radar: XPO Logistics has one last lever to pull - the golden goose option

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 7, 2020
  • Modly out as row over fired carrier commander escalates
    Today, Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper accepted the resignation of Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly and announced that he is appointing current Army Undersecretary Jim McPherson as Acting
  • Textron awarded $7.2 million mod to SSC contract
    extron Inc., New Orleans, La.,has been awarded a $7,261,214 modification to a previously-awarded contract for landing craft, air cushion special studies, analysis and reviews under the Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) program. Work will
  • McAllister Towing takes delivery of Tier IV tractor tug
    New York City headquartered McAllister Towing has taken delivery of its latest tractor tug, the Eileen McAllister, from shipbuilder Washburn & Doughty of East Boothby, Me. Powered by twin 3516E Tier IV
  • Double ended ferry to be retrofitted with Schottel EcoPellers
    Spay, Germany, based propulsion specialist Schottel reports that its successful Schottel Rudder EcoPeller (SRE) is set to be installed in a retrofit project for the first time. Norwegian ferry operator Torghatten Trafikkselskap
  • Seatronx launches sunlight-readable river radar display
    Las Vegas, Nev., based Seatronx, has launched a sunlight-readable river radar display designed for river-based commercial vessels. The Seatronx RRD-19T features a 19-inch display with portrait orientation designed specifically for river radar
  • USNS Comfort will now be used to treat coronavirus cases
    In a change from original plans, the hospital ship USNS Comfort will now be used for COVID-19 patients providing an additional 1,000 beds, staffed by federal personnel, to care for patients in
  • Total to charter in LNG-fueled VLCC duo from AET
    French energy giant Total has signed a pioneering agreement to charter in its first two 300,000 dwt LNG dual fueled VLCCs from Malaysian-based tanker operator AET. The two ships set to join

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 7, 2020
  • Class societies add staff layoffs to coronavirus cutbacks
    While two of the largest class societies have started to cut back on staffing temporarily, most others are adamant they...
  • From the News Desk: Does coronavirus threaten shipping's green push?
    With all meetings at the International Maritime Organization currently suspended, and the full effect of the coronavirus outbreak yet to...
  • US exporters hit out at punitive charges
    Agricultural export organisations say detention and demurrage fees are 'abusive'. But box lines say a politicisation of the debate will...
  • Slow steaming may cut insurance claims
    'Parallel development is no proof of a causal connection between the claims frequency and the vessels' speed, but nevertheless an...
  • Grimaldi warns against unfair state support for struggling shipowners
    Emanuele Grimaldi says he is not opposed to state intervention in such difficult times, but stresses that any financial aid...
  • Crude tanker rates plunge 25% as demand picture clears
    The falls reflect uncertainty about prospects for tanker demand if Russia and Saudi Arabia agree later this week to curb...
  • Box lines turn to airfreight to help fight pandemic
    Carriers are using their logistics network skills to fly in medical equipment
  • IMO faces call not to delay decarbonisation processes
    NGOs seek assurances from the IMO secretary-general that the regulator will stick to its decarbonisation efforts despite coronavirus disruptions
  • Bibby HydroMap in administration
    KPMG takes over as administrator and most of the company's 108 staff have already been made redundant
  • Golden Ocean names Ulrik Andersen chief executive
    Mr Andersen starts his new role on April 14
  • Maintaining the flow of goods is essential to tackle crisis
    'Even as the crisis upends daily life, people continue to have basic needs for food, medicine, and other supplies'
  • Casualties more likely where and when insurers intuitively expect
    Nordic trade association now using AIS data to factor in geographical location of claims for the purpose of its statistical...
  • Force majeure declared at Kolkata port
    A Kolkata port trust employee has tested positive for the virus
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Oil production curbs arrest surge in floating storage charters | Ferry operators call for bailout as crisis...
  • Kuehne + Nagel launches platform for intra-Asia shippers
    The intra-Asia trade is a highly dynamic and fragmented market, which makes it challenging to find the best options
  • Cosco, SIPG and Tesla in blockchain test
    Platform operator CargoSmart says it will expand the project with more carriers at other ports
  • Singapore's leading yards exempt from virus-led suspension
    Keppel Offshore & Marine and Sembcorp Marine have been classified as providers of essential services by the Ministry of Trade...
  • Swiber receives interest from investor
    Swiber cautioned that there is no certainty the deal will go through
  • Höegh LNG to cut up to $11m in costs
    The company is finding that the coronavirus crisis is unprecedented in scale and uncertainty. Against this backdrop, the board and...
  • San Pedro Bay ports focused on 'crisis of historic proportions'
    Despite uncertainty about future demand, the two port directors are still making efforts to see that equipment is repositioned as...
  • US regulator to investigate supply chain
    Congestion and bottlenecks at ports and other points in the nation's supply chain pose a serious risk to the growth...
  • Blanked sailings to increase equipment shortages
    Network imbalances threaten to bring more misery for shippers trying to export

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 7, 2020
  • LTL trucker A. Duie Pyle temporarily cuts wages
  • Container industry fallout from coronavirus to linger into 2021
  • March US imports slammed by effects of COVID-19
  • K+N takes regional approach to digital quoting in Asia
  • Ag shippers urge Trump administration to intervene on detention, demurrage
  • Youredi expands connectivity options for DCSA track-and-trace standard
  • Chittagong storage fees waived as carriers levy reefer charges
  • Carriers warn of supply chain chaos if cargo stacks up in ports

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 7, 2020
  • Headaches for Golar, Scorpio Bulkers on mixed stocks trade
  • Iran poses low threat to shipping despite internal instability
  • VLCC rates come off sharply in thin trade ahead of Opec+ and G20 meetings
  • Liberia and China among the big flags to lose US Qualship 21 quality stamp
  • Better or worse, shipping stays more volatile than Wall Street - here's why
  • How far will P&I clubs go to cover coronavirus-related claims costs?
  • BP claims force majeure on FLNG deal with Golar LNG
  • Norway joins oil price war with rising exports from Johan Sverdrup
  • French owners call on Macron to launch Marshall Plan for shipping
  • Princess Cruises faces slew of $1m passenger lawsuits over Covid-19
  • Japan exempts maritime businesses from state of emergency clampdown
  • Owners seek KfW backing as coronavirus troubles mount
  • Navig8 expands suezmax pool again with Salamon tankers
  • Eurotankers buying spree continues with 8-year old aframax, brokers say
  • Chembulk buys back more than 20% of 2018 bond issue
  • Norwegian shipowners back project to replace plastic water bottles with paper cartons
  • VLCC giant China Merchant Energy Shipping sees shares rise on strong profits
  • Bocomm Leasing confirms progress on Shell dual-fuel LR2 deal
  • Gotland offloads converted tanker and handysize as profit rises
  • Total inks ground-breaking charter deal for LNG-fuelled VLCC duo with AET
  • Signal: 440 VLCCs would be needed for storage in worst-case scenario
  • Recycling woes persist with dismal rates and force majeures
  • Gasum eyes growth after getting green light for Nauticor buy
  • Is liquefied biogas link from LNG to low-carbon fuelling?
  • Agony goes on for Polish captain in Mexican high-security prison
  • Gourdomichalis Maritime reveals first S&P buy in three years
  • Chemical tankers brace for impact as India locks down
  • Shipping is becoming 'far less speculative', says BRS chair Jones
  • New Golden Ocean CEO Andersen aims to repay Fredriksen's trust
  • SAM Shipping circulates bulker trio for sale as pressure mounts
  • CMAL orders Scotland's first LNG bunkering facilities
  • EU halts probe into $1.8bn merger of Hyundai Heavy and DSME
  • Ruby Princess docks in Port Kembla, but crew to remain on board
  • Singapore's shipyards to remain open during lockdown period
  • EU halts probe into $1.8bn merger of Hyundai Heavy and DSME
  • Ruby Princess docks in Port Kembla, but crew to remain on board
  • Singapore's shipyards to remain open during lockdown period
  • Hoegh LNG latest owner to stop dividend, implement cost cuts

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2020
  • Commentary: Maintaining flow of goods essential during battle against COVID-19
    World Shipping Council issues reminder that seafarers are the backbone of international supply chains.
  • Lufthansa decommissions aircraft, predicts recovery will take years
    Tough times call for drastic measures and Lufthansa sees the writing on the economic wall. It's wasting no time shrinking for a smaller future.
  • CargoMetrics data reveals resilience of ocean trade (so far)
    Plunging demand on land has yet to be fully felt by ocean shipping
  • Pandemic linked to Long Beach drop in cargo, rise in canceled calls
    "The coronavirus is delivering a shock to the supply chain," said port chief Mario Cordero.
  • Customs brokers applaud US Customs keeping borders open to cargo
    Members of the Washington, D.C.-based National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America interviewed by American Shipper this week generally praised CBP for permitting the...
  • Pandemic forces Boeing, Airbus to shut down aircraft plants
    Boeing waited much longer to close its South Carolina plant than ones in Washington. Airbus has closed more facilities, while others continue to operate.
  • Alaska, American cut more capacity as airlines try to preserve cash
    Airlines are bleeding money, but a requirement that they give cash refunds for canceled flights could make things worse. Airlines are cutting more of their...
  • Industry members flock to maritime agency's supply chain innovation teams
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission said there has been no shortage of container-shipping industry members willing to participate in its initiative to identify ways to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 7, 2020
  • Crude prices drop late on EIA data, impatience over OPEC+ progress
    Crude futures prices dropped sharply late Tuesday after federal data projected only modest US production cuts in 2020 and impatience grew over an apparent lack of progress in a broader OPEC+ deal to scale back volumes.
  • US high sulfur gasoil prices fall on vanishing marine fuel demand
    The cash price for New York Harbor high sulfur gasoil fell Tuesday to its lowest level on record, pressured by a lack of storage and low demand in marine fuel markets.
  • World set for long term oil demand destruction from coronavirus, Goldman's Currie says
    Permanent changes to social behavior in the wake of coronavirus lockdowns are likely to hit long term oil demand forecasts and accelerate the shift to cleaner fuels but may be more modest than some forecasters predict, according to Jeff Currie, the global head of commodities research at Goldman Sachs.
  • Argentina approves Equinor farm-in to offshore block with YPF
    Argentina's Energy Secretariat said Tuesday it has approved a deal allowing the country's state-backed energy company YPF to farm Norway's Equinor into an offshore block in the South Atlantic, where both companies have said they see potential for oil finds.
  • Gulf OPEC states turn on the taps to get head start in market share war
    OPEC's core Gulf countries of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait appear to have wasted no time in ramping up their crude production after the breakdown of talks with Russia over a new supply accord last month.
  • Surplus ULSD auction scheduled for Wednesday: Colonial
    Colonial Pipeline will hold its third ULSD surplus auction of the year Wednesday morning, it said in a notice Tuesday.
  • Global refinery runs seen down 14 million b/d this week on coronavirus pandemic
    Global refiners entered the second quarter with expectations of lower runs to balance product supply with demand as many margins slip into negative territory as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout the world, an analysis from S&P Global Platts showed Monday.
  • UAE bans MSC Joanna for one year for allegedly carrying non-compliant HSFO: FTA
    The UAE's Federal Transport Authority-Land & Maritime has banned the vessel MSC Joanna from its waters and ports for one year after it allegedly sailed out of Jebel Ali Port carrying more than 700 mt of high sulfur fuel oil in violation of a carriage ban imposed on March 1, according to a notice on the Fujairah port website.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Persian Gulf-Japan VLGC rates fall to 1-year low, but rebound expected
    As the Indian market is swooping most of the cargoes, end-April and May looks to be the same, a source said.
  • S Korea to reduce sulfur content in bunker fuel for coastal ships by Dec 2021
    "As the Korean coastline is not very long, it is efficient to use MGO [marine gasoil]," a bunker trader in South Korea said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› 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
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
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