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November 10, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
  • Bahri signs five-year framework agreement with Presidency of State Security
  • CMA CGM Group CEO Rodolphe Saadé bestowed with 'Global Personality Award'
  • Drewry & Italian forwarder association in collaborative agreement
  • Drones to help with port area controls at Antwerp
  • New Pakistan-UAE service from Nov. 17
  • NYK maintains & expands LNG-fuel business with new scheme
  • OOCL to further upsize & expand NET service from Jan.
  • Reduction in quarantine period for Chinese vessels sought to increase container availability
  • Winter surcharge in St Petersburg, Ust-Luga & Bronka (Russia)
  • Frequently asked Questions on Faceless Assessment
  • Mormugao Port extends concession for handling iron ore at West of Breakwater
  • All 4-wheel vehicles required to have FASTags from Jan. 1
  • PM renames Ministry of Shipping as Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
  • Economy coming back on rails faster than expected: Minister
  • India, Australia, Japan supply chain initiative to focus on petroleum, automobiles, textiles, steel

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 14,000 t of CO2 emissions saved
  • Agility's business in recovery
  • Hamburg call by LNG ULCV
  • Dramatic rebound for XPO Logistics?
  • First general manager for animal transport specialist
  • Vectron Dual Mode authorised in Germany
  • Rayyan Air charters PIA "preighter"
  • Maiden voyage to Norvik
  • 20 years of cooperation in Poland - and beyond
  • Best-ever month for Canadian grain transport
  • Kombiverkehr bolsters sales in the North
  • Smells like business spirit
  • Brownfield project in Czechia
  • Russian carrier to test 200 innovative tanks
  • YRC Worldwide names interim CFO
  • Vels wholesales for everyone
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Beware of traffickers

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
  • New UK customs declaration system doesn't work - 'let's stick with CHIEF'
  • Air cargo delays as Covid closes West Terminal at Shanghai Pudong Airport
  • Danaos a big winner as box ship charter rates hit 'phenomenal' levels
  • UK importers scramble to find container haulage as carriers skip congested ports
  • Amazon Air takes off in Europe, creating 200 new jobs
  • Pressure on US grocery supply chains as consumers get a taste for online shopping
  • E-commerce boom and logistics demand help save Vietnam from recession
  • (Belated) Happy birthday radar: We turned two, pleasantly
  • Market insight: Hellmann apes Schenker - 'let's add a word on that spider network'
  • EXCLUSIVE On the wires: Hellmann Worldwide Logistics - all the new hires here

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
  • Cruise line shares rebound on Pfizer vaccine announcement
    Prices of cruise lines stocks soared on the New York Stock Exchange today as Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) announced that their mRNA-based vaccine candidate had demonstrated evidence
  • Golden Ray salvage resumes after cutting chain link breaks
    Dismantling and removal of the wreck of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray from St. Simons Sound, Ga., continues to prove a challenging task. As we reported earlier (see story), the heavy
  • Biden election hailed as good for offshore wind
    The Business Network for Offshore Wind has hailed the election of Joe Biden to be the 46th president of the United States as promising to usher in a renewed focus on renewable
  • Knutsen BWMS gains USCG Type Approval
    The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center has issued the 38th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Knutsen Ballast Water AS after a detailed review of the manufacturer's
  • New Orleans RTA breaks ground on new Canal Street ferry terminal
    A two-year development program that will see New Orleans' current Canal Street ferry terminal replaced by a modern ADA compliant facility has kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony at the present terminal.
  • Tank solution offers effective way to transport captured carbon
    With Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) likely to play an increasing role in combating climate change, there could be a growing market for marine transportation of captured carbon in the form of
  • Three more robberies from ships off Singapore
    The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) reports that, in a six hour period, November 8-9, three ships were the subjects of armed robberies

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
  • Economou sells Heidmar tanker pool to chief executive
    Greek shipowner George Economou no longer has any interest in Heidmar, which he had held via his DryShips listed company
  • Felixstowe turns to former chief as cargo struggles persist
    Hutchison Ports has persuaded former chief executive Chris Lewis to come out of retirement and take charge just as an...
  • Suezmax rates lull 'short-term' says Nordic American Tankers
    Average spot rates have not been above Nordic American's daily operating cost of $8,000 since late August, according to Baltic...
  • BP charters Cosco newbuilding VLCC for clean trading
    Three Cosco newbuildings currently trading clean as tanker markets experience protracted weakness
  • Changing Lanes: EU must use time ahead of CBER review wisely
    With three more years until Europe's Consortia Block Exemption Regulation is up for review, the commission must use this time...
  • Stolt-Nielsen ties up with Essberger
    The joint venture will have an 18% to 20% market share, says Stolt Tankers president Lucas Vos
  • Brexit seen as 'biggest disruptor' of Irish shipping since 1970s
    'There is huge government emphasis on stressing the availability of direct shipping to the Continent. We wouldn't choose to do...
  • Torm tanker boarded off Benin
    Italian and Beninese naval forces repelled an attack on the chemical tanker Torm Alexandra off Benin at the weekend. Danish...
  • The ship has sailed for traditional banking
    Huge companies such as Microsoft or GM can negotiate preferable rates with banks because of their volume of transactions. If...
  • Weaker winter forecasts dampen LNG shipping stocks
    LNG trade is expected to grow only 4.5% next year and this does not bode well for about a dozen...
  • Grindrod winds up dry bulk venture with Mitsui
    The Japan-built vessel, which was delivered to its new owner earlier this month, fetched a gross price of $7.85m, company...
  • Danish freight traffic to UK halted over mutant coronavirus concerns
    Freight drivers travelling through Denmark and who are not resident in the UK will be refused entry to Britain, while ships...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Biden should be a shipping-friendly president | Is the economic turmoil a boon or bane for shipping...
  • Concordia seals LNG dual-fuel inland barge deal
    The vessels' shallow draught capabilities are a key element of this innovative and sustainable inland waterway project, which will see...
  • CSSC in VLCC joint venture with Rongsheng Petrochemical
    A market downturn and lack of appetite for orders by traditional shipowners prompts the Chinese shipbuilding giant to establish ties...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
  • Agriculture transload terminal to open in Seattle
  • US retailers anticipate softening in import demand at turn of year
  • Non-asset parcel service launched to leverage underutilized USPS capacity
  • New Canadian short-sea container offerings emerge
  • Box shortage tightens on Asia-Europe volume growth
  • Container lines leaning on cloud technology for digital differentiation

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
  • Pan Ocean being lined up to supply LNG newbuild to Portugal's Galp
  • Pandemic precautions as converted FSU sets sail for Myanmar
  • China climate efforts hurt tankers overall but benefit eco tonnage
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping lands LPG newbuilding charter deal with Geogas
  • Biden presidency receives mixed reviews from shipping
  • Product tanker owners, cruise stocks roar as travel comes back into focus
  • Pan Ocean being lined up to supply LNG newbuild to Portugal's Galp
  • Pandemic precautions as converted FSU sets sail for Myanmar
  • China climate efforts hurt tankers overall but benefit eco tonnage
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping lands LPG newbuilding charter deal with Geogas
  • Biden presidency receives mixed reviews from shipping
  • Product tanker owners, cruise stocks roar as travel comes back into focus
  • Diana Shipping and Globus Maritime fix kamsarmax bulkers on period contracts
  • Heidmar makes fresh start, in life after Economou
  • Global Ship Lease locks in top charter rate on eco-boxship duo
  • Pavilion signs up Qatar for emissions-monitored LNG cargoes
  • US stock market soars on vaccine and election news, and shipping joins the party
  • Berth not birth: officer reveals how Covid-19 robbed him of special moment
  • Electric cars are driving the battery advances needed to power big ships
  • Fresh Covid-19 lockdowns to accelerate offshore support vessel scrapping
  • Iino Kaiun gets half-year profit boost despite revenue slump
  • Portline and Goodbulk linked to capesize sales amid positive pricing signs
  • Stolt-Nielsen open to expansion after forming 48-ship venture with JT Essberger
  • Vroon charters first OSV ship into reactivated Cambodian market
  • Diamantis Diamantides resumes VLCC buying with TRF tanker
  • Rix multipurpose sisterships collide head-on in Kiel Canal
  • Sanoyas Holdings sells its shipbuilding business to Shin Kurushima
  • Lepta Shipping mounts growth move with orders for up to 11 ships
  • CMA CGM captain takes charge for 'a first step into the future'
  • Fate of feeder boxships held in grip of Chinese-German dispute
  • Heerema pulls out of shipping and yard ventures in Angola
  • Seven Islands adds to suezmax fleet as Tufton sells again
  • World's largest LNG bunker vessel conducts first operation
  • New Shipping resumes ship buys with Martinos aframax tanker
  • Estonian flag lures back tanker with rule changes
  • BW Group to take stake in Cadeler as it heads for $100m Oslo IPO
  • Hong Kong shipping shares jump after Biden secures White House
  • UK halts direct arrivals of vessels from Denmark after mutated coronavirus concerns
  • Australia moves a step closer to dependency on refined petroleum imports

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
  • Port of NY/NJ strives to keep cargo flowing
    Partners called on to help ensure the supply chain remains fluid.
  • Big business bullish on infrastructure in 2021
    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is optimistic for a Phase 4 COVID relief bill signed by the end of the year.
  • How vaccine and Biden victory will impact shipping
    The one-two punch of the Pfizer vaccine and Joe Biden's victory will affect container and tanker shipping in multiple ways.
  • Delta 777 has short-lived run as seatless freighter
    Delta took pains to remove seats from a large jet so it could carry more cargo - and eight weeks later permanently parked the airplane.
  • Inland South Carolina ports set record
    South Carolina Ports Authority gears up for growth with delivery of ship-to-shore cranes.
  • Air Canada suffers CA$554 million Q3 loss
    Air Canada revenues came in below expectations, but the company was able to cut costs to beat earnings expectations.
  • Career Tracks: Sherri Garner Brumbaugh elected ATA chair
    Garner Transportation Group president and CEO is the second woman to chair the American Trucking Associations.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
  • US ELECTIONS: Biden win brings new approach to energy markets
    Energy markets and sectors were quick to react to the weekend's news that Joe Biden had been declared winner of the 2020 race to the White House.
  • Japan's Fuji Oil to boost Oct-March crude runs to about 90% for kerosene demand
    Japanese refiner Fuji Oil said Nov. 9 it plans to boost its crude run rates to about 90% in the October-March 2021 period, up from 79% in the April-September period as it plans to raise its kerosene output for the heating oil demand season.
  • Mexico defending Pemex's share in shrinking fuels market: panelists
    Mexico is aiding the state-owned enterprise Pemex keep its market share in the sale and distribution of fuels, but that market is destined to slowly disappear as global energy transition takes hold, said panelists during a webinar organized by law-firm Mijares-Angoitia.
  • WAF gasoil weekly imports fall to 9-week low on building supply, lower Nigerian demand
    The volume of gasoil being imported into Western Africa in the week beginning Nov. 2 fell to a nine-week low as demand dropped due to a build of supply offshore of Lome after a large number of vessels had arrived in previous weeks while demand from Nigeria was lower, sources said.
  • USGC-Europe middle distillate flows stall at 40,000 mt so far in Nov: cFlow
    No cargoes of middle distillates have been loaded on the US Gulf Coast to Europe route in the last seven days, keeping scheduled shipments at about 40,000 mt so far in November, S&P Global Platts data showed Nov. 9.
  • ULSD FOB ARA barges hit 6-week high versus 50 ppm on slight demand increase
    Ultra low sulfur diesel barges in the Amsterdam Rotterdam Antwerp trading hub hit a 6-week high versus their 50 ppm barge counterparts due to a slightly better demand picture than expected for the former last week, sources said.
  • Jet paper strengthens on vaccine news even as demand seen staying weak in short term
    The news that drug maker Pfizer has developed an effective vaccine against the coronavirus could start to hasten the recovery of a brittle jet fuel market, but until the distribution and viability of a large-scale vaccine can be determined, airline travel and as a result jet fuel demand is likely to remain under pressure, traders and analysts told S&P Global Platts.
  • EMEA light ends: Key market indicators this week
    The European light ends complex has mostly weakened over the week to Nov. 6 as demand for gasoline and therefore, gasoline blending fell, in Europe amid increasingly restrictive lockdowns.
  • Asia middle distillates - Key market indicators this week
    Asian middle distillate markets are expected to be steady to slightly firmer in the week starting Nov. 9 from the week before as gasoil inches closer to a more balanced regional outlook, while forecasts of a colder-than-average winter support the jet fuel/kerosene complex.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil prices surge as market eyes COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough
    Oil futures settled sharply higher Nov. 9 on the back of improved demand outlooks following reports of a breakthrough in COVID-19 vaccine research.
  • OIL FUTURES: Refined product cracks surge as vaccine news boosts demand outlooks
    Refined product cracks strengthened Nov. 9 as the entire energy complex moved sharply higher amid reports of a breakthrough in COVID-19 vaccine research.
  • EMEA middle distillates: Key market indicators this week
    Flat prices of ICE low-sulfur gasoil futures jumped on Nov. 9, tracking crude futures upwards after news from Pfizer and BioNTech that their COVID-19 vaccine had shown itself to be more than 90% effective in a phase 3 trial.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators this week
    Spot retail bunkers prices throughout the Americas enter the week of Nov. 8 on an upswing amid support from key energy indicators, while weather and supply fundamentals could continue to impact operations in the short-term for some ports.
  • Asia crude - Key market indicators this week
    Crude oil markets in Asia kicked off the week of Nov. 9 rangebound as sentiment firmed after Joe Biden was declared winner of the US presidential election, as well as higher US job numbers and Chinese export numbers, but the COVID-19 pandemic continued to weigh on recovery.
  • Flow batteries linked to tidal power to produce green hydrogen in Scotland
    **1.8 MWh vanadium flow battery to store tidal power **To produce green hydrogen via 670 kW electrolyzer
  • TRADER NOTE: Dan-Bunkering makes two new hires
    Danish bunker supplier Dan-Bunkering has appointed two more team members, one to its Middelfart office and one to its Copenhagen office.
  • UK's INEOS launches renewable hydrogen business, targets EU's 2030 strategy
    **Business based on INOVYN's electrolysis expertise **Looks to build capacity across INEOS sites **Power-to-methanol demo studied in Antwerp
  • QP Trading wins 10-year deal to supply LNG to Singapore
    **10-year supply agreement will begin in 2022 **Environmental criteria attached to deal **QP plans to increase LNG production to 126 mil mt/yr
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel -- key market indicators
    **Reduced refinery runs limit supply **Feedstocks markets eye European lockdowns, product demand
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude spikes by more than $3/b on vaccine news
    **US political developments also bolster price **NOC says Libya producing over 1 million b/d
  • Russian PM nominates Rushydro CEO Nikolay Shulginov as energy minister
    Rushydro CEO Nikolay Shulginov nominated as energy minister, with potential implications for Russia's OPEC+ and climate policy.
  • Russia's Novak set to be promoted to deputy prime minister in cabinet reshuffle: report
    **Novak leaves Energy Ministry **Next energy minister not yet announced
  • Concordia Damen inks deal for 40 LNG dual fuel barges to be chartered by Shell
    Concordia Damen will begin the construction of the tankers in December this year, it said.
  • Libyan recovery leads OPEC+ October crude output higher: S&P Global Platts survey
    **Extra UAE cuts boost OPEC+ compliance to 100.2% **Iraq raises production instead of making catch-up cuts **OPEC+ alliance to decide soon on 2021 quotas
  • Asia residual fuel market - Key market indicators this week
    **Weaker middle distillates likely to depress straight-run fuel oil demand **HSFO demand spike expected to wane
  • China's Oct crude imports drop 6.5% on year to 10.1 mil b/d, first fall since Apr
    The fall in imports, which was within market expectations, is also likely to continue for the rest of 2020.
  • Singapore Dec-Jan 10 ppm sulfur gasoil spread hits 3-month high on tighter supply
    An extended period of regional refinery run cuts has tightened supply balances, traders said.

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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
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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