BRIEFS

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16 August 2026 - Year XXX

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November 11, 2020

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
CMA CGM recognised as 'Best Shipping Line - Asia Europe' at 2020 Asian Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain Awards Group B cargoes in IMSBC Code reclassified Hapag-Lloyd intimates change to its handling of the import of Shipper Owned Containers ONE announces weekly Europe-West Africa service Pirate attacks in Singapore Straits Extension of sugar export subsidies on the anvil for November-April season: Food Secretary APM Terminals Pipavav goes live with RFID container tracking service Air cargo demand grows month-on-month in Sept. Amazon begins operations at its 1st European air hub at Leipzig in Germany Bus feeder service to facilitate Hyderabad air cargo Cochin Airport excels in cargo handling CONCOR's ICD Mulund to halt operations from Dec. 31 Delta launches cargo-only flights connecting US & Mumbai Inter-Ministerial Committee approves 21 cold chain projects worth INR 443 cr. New airfreight wholesaler launched Significant surge in cargo tonnage & cargo aircraft movements at Delhi Airport in Sept. ECLGS scheme suggested for stressed sectors India discusses coal trade with Indonesia during JWG meeting China's exports surge in October IndiGo becomes first Indian low cost airline to offer IATA billing & settlement using IATA financial gateway

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Digital maritime highway Swiss forwarder makes history with green HGV Weekly container trains to connect Trieste with Budapest Geodis appoints Dr. Chang Estonian carrier starts operation in Finland MVG to open DG facility in Haiphong Finnlines assumes its role Catering for the needs of Asian singles New president for Gefco France Logistics for Russian luxury car maker Sri Lankan carrier ramps up cargo capabilities Upswing for Qatar Ports Breaking ground after two years of preparation Bolloré creates task force for vaccines Leadership succession plan "Curiosity of the Day" Two A350s packed with relief goods MOL: corona case closed

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Vaccine is good news, but are supply chains cold enough to handle it? Second wave of cancelled orders a new threat to Bangladeshi fashion factories European road freight rates overtake pre-Covid levels, but capacity still down No respite for congested UK container ports as carriers take evasive action Sustainability, and profitability, in the costly territory that is the 'final mile' E-commerce the star performer, driving growth for DP-DHL in Q3 Pandemic takes a bite out of Agility volumes, but logistics arm profits rise China disinfects cold chain shipments to avoid more infection Conf call redux: XPO - don't mention 2021 or M&A or asset sales or... Against the odds: How to save hard dollars - knock on wood, or plastic, or composite...

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Halter Marine unveils PythonX plasma cutter Preparing for construction of the U.S. Coast Guard's Polar Security Cutter, Pascagoula, Miss. shipbuilder Halter Marine is acquiring new technologies that includ robotic welding machines and a Lincoln Electric PythonX plasma cutter. Acquisition strengthens Ingram Barge's Houston area reach Ingram Barge Company LLC reported today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Houston Fleeting Services LLC, has entered into an agreement to acquire the business assets of Houston-based Cheryl K, LLC and San Jacinto DNV GL releases first class rules for floating offshore wind structures "Floating offshore wind is poised to be one of the key technologies that can help build the renewable energy power base that underpins global decarbonization," says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL Armstrong Marine delivers Glacier Bay catamaran The Armstrong Marine USA shipyard in Port Angeles, Wash., recently delivered the 45-foot, 8-inch by 16-foot semi-displacement catamaran, Serac, to the National Park Service (NPS) for use in the Glacier Bay National Are box ships getting too big to berth safely at some terminals? An investigation report [M19P0020] just released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada raises important questions about the extent to which the increasing size of containerships poses a threat to safe berthing. Pilotage authorities turn to IMTRA for broad range of equipment New Bedford, Mass., headquartered marine equipment manufacturer and importer IMTRA reports it has been booking orders from multiple pilot boat organizations to supply equipment for newbuilds and retrofits. Products selected include easy Synergy completes FSU conversion and delivery Singapore-headquartered ship manager Synergy Group has successfully managed the conversion of a 1992-built, 126,000-cubic-meter LNG carrier into a Floating Storage Unit (FSU). The conversion was performed at Sembcorp Marine's Admiralty Yard in National Waterways Foundation elects trustees and officers At its virtual meeting held yesterday, the National Waterways Foundation (NWF) elected the following trustees to three-year terms expiring in 2023: Dan Mecklenborg, Ingram Barge Company Matt Woodruff, Kirby Corporation Dr. Craig NASSCO-Norfolk awarded $138.5 million Navy contract General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk, Norfolk, Va., has been awarded a $138,545,759, firm-fixed-price contract for the execution of the USS New York (LPD 21) fiscal 2021 docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). The contract includes

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
First Iran-linked tanker reflags to Samoa The 2001-built Dazzle has undertaken two ship-to-ship transfers off Malaysia, and changed flag and name four times in 16 months IG pool contract broker Miller bought by private equity New owners promising both organic and incremental growth, boosted by new hires New green bond rules seek to push shipping into $1trn market The Climate Bond Initiative's new bond criteria for shipping will exclude crude oil tanker and liquefied natural gas carriers, but... MSC Cruises presses ahead with newbuilding programme The commitment to fleet expansion will come as a huge relief to Europe's shipyards, which continue to dominate this sector... Infected MOL bulker crew return home Crew of a vessel hit by a coronavirus outbreak off Australia last month have returned home to the Philippines and... From the News Desk: Will 2021 be better for shipping? Shipping was considered among the sectors most at risk from a global pandemic, but many companies have reported earnings either... Braemar and V.Group units team up to offer advisory services Joint team's offering includes consultancy and advisory services spanning operational and technical issues, health, safety, environment and quality standards, financial... Uncertainty clouds tanker outlook until winter 2021, says DHT The company says it had 20.6 off-hire days during the third quarter mainly due to deviations for crew changes and... CMA CGM says Nicolas Sartini departs group Industry associates said they were not surprised at Mr Sartini's departure from CMA CGM following the management reshuffle at CEVA... Shipping faces taxing questions about state support Traditional direct subsidies for the shipping industry have been replaced by tax incentives. But these have benefited some sectors more... Anglo American to add LNG-fuelled capesizes to fleet Anglo American will charter the newbuilding vessels, which are being built at the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding yard in China with an... Daily Briefing Free to read: Weaker winter forecasts dampen LNG shipping stocks \| Economou sells Heidmar tanker pool to chief executive \|... Precious Shipping expects a volatile recovery for dry bulk The good news is several factors, including high newbuilding prices, have curbed owners' interest in ordering new ships. Meanwhile, the... PIL seeks court-sanctioned debt revamp The shipping line stopped short of calling for a debt moratorium but announced that it is seeking leave from the... Strong retail sales drive port of Charleston throughput This year's peak season is 'the busiest we've ever seen' as retailers make sure they have enough merchandise to satisfy... Qatar Petroleum enters green LNG pact with Pavilion Energy The deal represents the first long-term liquefied natural gas arrangement containing specific environmental criteria and requirements designed to cut the... What does the future hold for Hong Kong ship finance and the law? Despite the recent political upheaval, no one should underestimate Hong Kong's capability to retain its standing as a top-class financial...

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Asia imports to US hit extended peak season's zenith in October ONE forecasts huge leap in annual earnings DHL grows pricing power in solid Q3 G2 Ocean expanding breakbulk services despite COVID-19 Railroads send railcars to NY-NJ as import pressure mounts Cloud tech helping container lines curtail cyber threats

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
GasLog starts to juggle with LNG ships redelivering from term contracts Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' losses continue under grip of Covid-19 Tufton Oceanic sells another tanker as it nears suezmax exit Avin is latest Greek owner to add to Navig8 suezmax pool Norway's Arctic Shipping grabs S&P broker from Clarksons Could International Seaways cash in its FSOs as it did with LNG vessels? Analysts tip vaccine as shot in the arm for tankers Ex-Lauritzen CEO Zacho returns to drive energy transition at Maersk lab Ex-Carnival cruiseship refloated in Greece after moorings broke US sanctions Lebanese shipping company for Syrian oil links Norwegian expects to sail entire fleet by as early as May 2021 GasLog Partners set to bring in advisor to conduct review GasLog starts to juggle with LNG ships redelivering from term contracts Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' losses continue under grip of Covid-19 Tufton Oceanic sells another tanker as it nears suezmax exit Avin is latest Greek owner to add to Navig8 suezmax pool Norway's Arctic Shipping grabs S&P broker from Clarksons Could International Seaways cash in its FSOs as it did with LNG vessels? Analysts tip vaccine as shot in the arm for tankers Ex-Lauritzen CEO Zacho returns to drive energy transition at Maersk lab Ex-Carnival cruiseship refloated in Greece after moorings broke US sanctions Lebanese shipping company for Syrian oil links Petronas conducts first LNG bunkering with Avenir vessel Japanese mayors send out shipbuilding SOS to politicians It is a charterer's market: Trafigura fixes aframax period tonnage in 'cheap' deals Scorpio Tankers passes on bond market after finding cheaper capital Greek tanker thwarts latest pirate attack off West Africa Braemar and V.Ships teaming up to help cruiseship owners U-Ming books dual-fuel bulker newbuildings more than $250m for Anglo American charters Canada points to concerns over increasing size of containerships Proman Stena Bulk claims another first with methanol tanker order Uniper throws up questions on deal with MOL for large FSRU Atlas Corp set to gain from vaccine boost as profit jumps Contships bolsters 1,100-teu dominance with twin boxship buy Performance Shipping eyes fifth aframax with Piraeus Bank loan Grimaldi lays into Finland over lack of emergency cash Cash buyers tempted to part with ships as Bangladesh 'cartel' ups prices Exmar relocates newly open Tango FLNG barge to Uruguay Insurwave back on track after ditching blockchain Unions call for domestic fleet to import Australia's refined products DHT Holdings net profit down 60% on decline in VLCC spot rates PIL restructuring plan moves ahead with High Court filing seeking creditor meeting Singapore's GIC teams up with private equity to buy marine insurer Miller

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Chain break latest kink in Golden Ray dismantling Each cut to separate the car carrier into eight pieces is expected to take "at least a week in ideal conditions." Pfizer plans 'just-in-time' COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Canada Pfizer says it would distribute its COVID-19 vaccines directly to administration sites in Canada, echoing its approach in the United States. Commentary: Another iron link for USMCA? A railroad from Mexico's Port of Mazatlan to Winnipeg, Manitoba, would require enhanced container-handling facilities at both sites. Update: Air Canada eyes converted freighters to capitalize on cargo boom Air Canada sees a business opportunity flying all-cargo planes for e-commerce companies.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Brazil's Petrobras sets fresh ULSD sales record in October Record-setting run of diesel sales has been buoyed by the start of Brazil's sugarcane and oilseed harvest seasons. INTERVIEW: North Sea EnQuest positioning for Kraken sequel, green investment: CEO Hub plan includes supplying renewable power to offshore oil and gas facilities. Japan's Idemitsu to hike Oct-Mar run rates to 80% on higher kerosene demand Company expects demand for kerosene, used as heating oil, to be 11% higher year-on-year. Crude extends rally as vaccine progress boosts hope of demand rebound Energy prices continued to benefit from demand-side optimism. Petronas begins LNG bunkering operations, completes first delivery Malaysia's Petronas completed its first LNG bunkering delivery to the Pasir Gudang Port in Johor on Nov. 9, Marine Department Malaysia, or JLM, said on Nov. 10. Putin promotes Novak to deputy prime minister, appoints new energy minister Novak remains responsible for Russia's oil diplomacy Cooperation with other world producers to continue Russian river navigation gradually closing in the East Mild weather has extended season Season in southern Russia expected to last until end-November Norwegian government calls for HSFO bunker ban in Arctic Svalbard Proposal includes two-year transition period. Port of Rotterdam carries out first LNG bunkering of CMA CGM Tenere Total's Gas Agility LNGBV used to supply volume. Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential hits 9-month high on crimped supply Shortage comes despite Iraqi imports. Proman Stena Bulk to add methanol-powered tanker to its fleet Vessel's fuel consumption expected to be 12,500 mt/year. AMSOL gets new bunker barge at Durban Multiproduct barge part of JV with Shell Amsol also acquires tanker TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt 180 CST fuel oil for early Dec loading Fuel is bunker grade Last such sale was November 5-7 Anglo American awards 10-year charter for LNG-fueled vessels Vessels larger than standard Capesize to increase efficiency Fleet to be equipped with new tech to eliminate methane slip IEA cuts global biofuels forecast as pandemic hits transport fuel demand Pandemic to shrink biofuel output for first time in two decades Global transport biofuels to reach 3.21 million b/d in 2025 Biofuels seen recovering from pandemic by 2022 Oil prices may rise to $50/b in six months, stocks back to normal in Q3: Vitol Demand needs to improve OPEC+ also needs to extend current cuts Vaccine news helps prop up prices South Korea's Doosan to develop fuel cell vessel with Singapore's Navig8 Ceres technology to be used in pilot vessel Applications expanding beyond stationary generation Doosan to build hydrogen liquefaction plant OIL FUTURES: Crude extends losses on pandemic concerns, pares back overnight gains Analysts warn, for all the excitement a vaccine would bring, there are still the practicalities to get out of the way first. China to cut refinery run rate in 2021 amid capacity growth, tepid demand** The country is expected to add 440,000 b/d or 22 million mt/year of new capacity, set to be in commercial operation in 2021.

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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:
	-	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

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

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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