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November 13, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Global shipping industry seen on course to perform better than previously expected
  • MSC vessel bags Ship of the Year award
  • Swire Shipping enhances South-East Asia service
  • CBIC notifies 5 pc import duty on components used in manufacturing open cell for LED/LCD TV panels
  • Fixing of loading arms for two days at Deendayal Port oil jetty
  • NLDS extends its reach to Pipavav Port; covers 100 pc of India's container volume
  • Port seeks investor interest for proposed project
  • PSA Singapore & PSA Antwerp recognised
  • Shanghai port remains No. 1 in container handling & achieves monthly record
  • PLI scheme seen boosting exports
  • Baltic Exchange & Antwerp Chartering Club strengthen relationship
  • TT Club's regular risk management newsletter goes 'Live'

International Transport Journalweb site
  • European digital solutions
  • Innovative Germany - Austria service
  • IAG Cargo performs special Diwali service
  • DHL Express targets Asian market
  • Globaltruck confirms Sattarov as CEO
  • Rail vehicle leasing company expands in Italy
  • Sea Intelligence on demand in Q4/2020
  • Alha Group helps build transatlantic bridge
  • More than 1,000 cargo-only flights since March
  • Green Cargo to test digital automatic coupling
  • It only takes a smile
  • Eurogate in transformation
  • Customs software for Northern Ireland in peril
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • American Airlines introduces new mail module
  • Video intelligence improves fleet safety
  • Cass expands executive team
  • OMP sells shares to Ackermans & van Haaren
  • THE Alliance till the end of 2020

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Moving the vaccine will be 'the biggest security challenge for a generation'
  • Yang Ming Q3 profit adds fuel to shipper fury at carriers' 'immoral' strategy
  • European shippers rush to unload stock to beat looming Brexit deadline
  • Maersk doubles AE19 Asia-Europe rail capacity again as demand grows
  • Express operators pour investment into Asia Pacific to grab e-commerce traffic
  • Americold leads the charge as cold storage consolidation gathers pace
  • Melwyn Noronha steps up to take over as CEO of Shipping Australia
  • Fancy being IATA's new global head of cargo?
  • On the wires: 'Monumental' Mainfreight - healthy, all-organic & delicious

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Corona scare gives cruise line share prices a slight ding
    Stocks of cruise lines took a minor hit today, in apparent reaction to reports that a passenger on board SeaDream Yacht Club's SeaDream 1 had tested positive for COVID-19. The boutique cruise
  • Everett Ship Repair repositions floating dry dock to receive ferry
    The Port of Everett, Wash., reports that port tenant Everett Ship Repair has relocated its floating dry dock, Faithful Servant, from Pier 3 to South Terminal. The temporary move provided the depth
  • Japanese partnership teams up on new electric vessel project
    Japan's Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO) and e5 Lab Inc. have formed a business partnership to develop and promote the use of pure electric vessels in the Kansai Bay area. Called
  • ABS launches infectious disease mitigation class notation
    With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, ABS is addressing the issue of how the physical arrangement of a marine or offshore asset can act to mitigate transmission of infectious diseases? It has published
  • VIDEO: HullVane launches new product for fast-planing vessels
    Wageningen, Netherlands, based HullVane BV is adding a new solution to its line-up - the Foil Assist. It comes after several years in which HullVane has been researching and testing the effect
  • Second of two battery-powered RO/ROs to be retrofitted with Thordon bearings
    The bow doors of Tycho Brahe - one of the two battery-powered RO/RO ferries operated on the 20-minute Helsingør, Denmark-Helsingborg, Sweden route by ForSeas Ferries -are to be retrofitted with grease-free ThorPlas-Blue

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Shipping finance costs to rise after health crisis
    'It seems there's a bit of a barbell out there. You have the traditional lenders, focused on larger and more...
  • Safe Bulkers eyes acquisitions to renew fleet
    The company underlined its intentions to bring in new ships to meet environmental standards as it reported better-than-expected financial results...
  • UK container transport task force gathers as crisis deepens
    Port operators and container lines are now in dialogue with each other under the auspices of the Department for Transport...
  • Teekay Tankers predicts challenging months ahead
    Teekay Tankers expects challenging months ahead. Rising Libyan crude oil production may help mid-size tankers, but a resurgence of coronavirus...
  • Greek tanker collision death toll rises
    The body of the fifth Turkish fisherman killed in a collision with the Greek tanker Ephesos yesterday has been found...
  • D'Amico optimistic amid product tanker downturn and vaccine hopes
    D'Amico felt the financial and trade impacts of the coronavirus backdrop in the third quarter. The company believes it is...
  • Supply chains near break point amid service disruptions
    Container lines have faced both a record-breaking collapse in demand and a record-breaking resurgence in volumes this year. The inability...
  • Chinese lessors urged to embrace green ship finance
    The leasing houses is just part of China's shipping community that appears lacking clarity in the directions of developing decarbonisation...
  • Vaccine respite for tanker markets 'at least nine months away'
    Weaker demand outlook weighs heavily on tanker markets amid mild start to winter and Opec likely to scrap plans to...
  • Yang Ming names new president after profitable quarter
    Taiwanese carrier expects the new management to bring higher business growth as shipping markets are trending up in the second...
  • Gard to hike premium volume by up to 5%
    'The main driver is a relatively limited number of large claims from the International Group pool,' says head of Norwegian...
  • Lloyd's List Shipping Outlook Forum 2021: How to navigate the new normal
    It has been a year like no other: business forecasts and strategies swiftly had to be realigned to accommodate the...
  • Coal trade on track for growth next year
    Coal trade seems to be the hardest hit of all dry bulk commodities this year, falling by 8% to 14%...
  • Recognising maritime's unsung heroes
    This year, 20 men and women will receive the Merchant Navy Medal. 'Unsung heroes make up the fabric of our...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Governments back crew change protocols | Lower fuels costs helped box lines' profits | Vaccine provides optimism...
  • Indian crew caught up in China's Australian coal row
    The delay in berthing has been attributed to the Chinese Customs authorities not granting import clearances. Meanwhile, the service contracts...
  • Australia LNG exports boosted by winter demand
    Australia exported 6.7m tonnes of liquefied natural gas or 98 cargoes in October, up from 6.2m tonnes or 91 cargoes...
  • Alliance formed to advise maritime startups
    The alliance will create a network of industry veterans and decision-makers to help accelerate technology adoption in areas such as...
  • LNG demand to 2040 needs $2trn in capital, says WoodMac
    With increasing investor activism on carbon, 'the gas industry of the future must become synonymous with ESG', WoodMac says. Gas...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Carriers pledge LA-LB help, resist calls for detention relief
  • Imbalance in trucking market spurs rate hikes: Caplice
  • Carriers levy container imbalance surcharges as scarcity worsens
  • 2020 one of decade's best years for container shipping: Moody's
  • Yang Ming shrugs off steep volume drop in profitable Q3
  • Extended trans-Pac retail peak season coming to an end

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Teekay LNG 'boring', but on target for 2020 results
    Despite volatility, the company said it will meet expectations
  • Castor Maritime posts loss amid larger fleet's higher costs
    New York-listed bulker owner has bought five used panamaxes since September 2019
  • Safe Bulkers eyes more newbuildings in gradual fleet renewal
    US-listed dry bulk player wants more new-design, fuel-efficient ships to replace outgoing older panamaxes
  • Bahamas Paradise denies reports of ship headed for scrap
    Chief executive Oneil Khosa says information is 'all false' and he is looking into its origin
  • Historic LNG bunkering operations kicks off in Rotterdam
    CMA CGM says Port of Rotterdam set to become an 'LNG hub' for shipping's energy transition
  • d'Amico International Shipping eyes vessel buybacks and more sales of old tonnage
    Chairman Paolo d'Amico says purchase options for two ships in leasebacks will be exercised by 2021
  • Shell will test digital fix for problem that vexed Noah
    Tracker to fight fatigue comes out top in seafarer welfare challenge set by Shell and Inmarsat
  • Freight derivatives volumes surge in age of uncertainty
    Dry FFA industry rides wave and targets 24% growth over next two years
  • Pangaea hails increased clarity following result of US presidential race
    Ed Coll says 'instability' issue will no longer be a bar to projects, even if Covid-19 is
  • A quarter of on-order LNG carriers remain unfixed, Fearnleys says
    Liquidity is improving each year as cargo volumes, shipping and participants increase
  • First VLCC of the year is sold for demolition
    Tanker with chequered history poised to be head to Pakistan under tow
  • SFL assumes debt on Seadrill rigs as default threat lingers
    Talks between SFL, Seadrill and banks aimed at finding long-term solution
  • Covid-19 has taken its toll on results at Epic Gas
    Charles Maltby-led gas carrier owner says virus has resulted in high operational expenses and increased offhires
  • Adnoc Logistics & Services eyeing dual fuel solution for VLCCs
    Shipowner seizing opportunities in current market to expand its fleet
  • Simon Mokster divests PSV headed to serve Turkish power sector
    Sale comes as Singapore owner Britoil also offloads anchor-handling tug supply vessels
  • Biden win can help erase bad LNG debts at Braemar Naves
    Change of US president could boost prospects for halted LNG export project
  • Trials and tribulations: Studying shipping under lockdown
    Cass Business School student Dimitra Bouchari shares her experience and future hopes
  • Manager Danica warns crew change costs will double next year
    Ship operators advised to budget as financial impact of ongoing crew crisis is set to continue
  • Yang Ming shake-up continues as Patrick Tu appointed COO
    Taiwanese owner promotes strategy chief after retirement of chairman and chief executive Bronson Hsieh
  • Denmark charges fuel giant Bunker Holding over Syrian sanctions
    State prosecutors says Bunker Holding, Dan-Bunkering and a group director sold jet fuel to Syria via Russian firms
  • Danish defence minister aims to pull together coalition against pirates
    Trine Bramsen is contacting European partners in a bid to tackle rising threat of attacks in Gulf of Guinea
  • Chemnav nets profit on tanker sale despite weak spot rates
    Aframax was briefly sanctioned by the US earlier this year for shipping Venezuelan oil
  • DOF wins round more banks but rebels blocking vessel accounts
    Restructuring offshore shipping group still faces headaches as it tries to secure long-term refinancing
  • UK rewards mariners past and present for service to industry
    TradeWinds' former columnist honoured with medal for her efforts on marine environment protection
  • 2020 Bulkers marks five consecutive quarters of profit
    Oslo-listed bulker owner has also paid a dividend to shareholders every month over the past year, apart from in June
  • Unctad warns second pandemic wave will deepen 4.1% maritime trade slump in 2020
    United Nations trade organisation says short term outlook is grim but shipping can be at heart of a significant recovery in 2021
  • Teekay Tankers buys back aframaxes as it sees challenging months ahead
    Canadian tanker owner believes charter coverage of 22% leaves it well placed to come through tougher times for tankers
  • Teekay LNG Partners hit by dry dockings and lower charter rates
    President and chief executive Mark Kremin expects earnings and cash flow to increase in fourth quarter
  • Low-profile tanker player Kader dumps entire fleet
    Dubai-based tanker newcomer exits shipowning as vessels sail to a new entity
  • Koban Shipping completes clean sweep of ADS VLCC fleet
    United Arab Emirates group said to have now bought all three elderly tankers sold by Norwegian owner
  • Braemar goes 'back to the future' as shipbroker Gundy takes helm
    Non-core sales leave a tidier business for the reformed 'control freak' who has learned to delegate
  • UK P&I targets 10% general increase and threatens premium hikes
    London-based mutual is latest P&I Club to announce double-digit premium rises for shipowner members
  • Okeanis capturing West Africa premium as VLCC coverage hits 100%
    Greek shipowner has all VLCC spot days booked for fourth quarter at $24,000 per day
  • UN report: high-emission boxships making more progress cutting CO2 across fleet than bulkers
    Larger boxships have reduced greenhouse gas emissions per vessel, but fleets across all sectors will need to make significantly more progress, says UN trade body
  • IMO under pressure to rubber stamp controversial greenhouse gas pact
    Delegates urged to assess historic amendments to Marpol Annex VI on reducing carbon emissions 'with a view to approval'
  • Covid-19 said to have taken its toll on results at Epic Gas
    Charles Maltby-led gas carrier owner says virus has resulted in high operational expenses and increased offshire
  • Japanese and French navies come to aid of injured seafarer
    Languages prove no barrier to combined rescue effort aboard chemical tanker in Gulf of Oman
  • SeaDream "safe bubble" bursts with coronavirus scare on mask-free cruiseship
    Positive coronavirus test sees shipload of journalists and travel writers confined to their cabins.
  • Shipping Australia names Melwyn Noronha as next chief executive
    Master marine, who is third CEO in trade association's 20 year history, due to take up post in early 2021
  • Oscar Spieler named executive chairman of US gas exporter Delfin
    Former Frontline and Golar chief executive takes the helm as company reaches critical stage in FLNG newbuild program
  • Shipping Australia names Melwyn Noronha has next chief executive
    Master marine, who is third CEO in trade association's 20 year history, due to take up post in early 2021
  • Anglo American's charter tender attracted strong interest
    The charter of U-Ming's four dual-fuelled capesize bulkers will enable Anglo American to carry up to 5m tonnes of product per year
  • U-Ming order aims to position shipowner at forefront of LNG-fuelled bulker wave
    Chief executive CK Ong believes the IMO's target to halve carbon pollution by 2050 'will expedite the charters of LNG-fuelled bulk carriers'

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Maersk moves quickly in reaction to criticism of delays in California ports
    No specifics in shipping company's statement on request for relief from demurrage and detention charges
  • Port of Long Beach again breaks container record
    Gateway remains cautious and braced "for any shocks still to come."
  • Yang Ming reports return to profitability
    "The outlook of container shipping still remains clouded in uncertainties over the possible comeback of the COVID-19 pandemic and U.S.-China trade conflicts."
  • Geodis in US links to Shopify, Amazon
    European 3PL says integration with e-commerce marketplaces strengthens activity with American online retailers and shoppers.
  • $9.3M in fake handbags, shoes seized at DFW Airport
    Inside the boxes agents found fake Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Adidas merchandise.
  • Glyn Hughes to lead TIACA
    From IATA to TIACA. That's a lot of alphabet soup for new CEO Glyn Hughes to digest, but by all accounts he's up to the...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Japan's Cosmo Oil offers first LSFO spot cargo since Q1 on higher cracks
    Japanese refiner Cosmo Oil has offered a spot low sulfur fuel oil cargo for loading early December -- its first since February -- amid a strengthening crack spread, market sources said Nov. 12.
  • USGC bunkers prices rising in Nov amid weak demand, stronger energy
    US Gulf Coast spot bunkers prices continued to rise Nov. 11 on support from stronger energy futures, with some markers hitting highs not seen in eight months despite ongoing demand destruction tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
  • 0.1% Med cargoes at 5-week high on lower supply, low imports
    Physical differentials for 0.1% gasoil cargoes in the Mediterranean have reached their highest level for five weeks on low supply as a result of reduced refinery runs and falling imports amid low demand, sources said.
  • US Refinery Scorecard: US refiners find strategies to adapt to lower demand
    Almost 10% of US refining capacity is offline due to low demand, plant repurposing, or extended turnarounds and many US refiners feel that is still not enough to support refining margins.
  • European LSSR hit by faltering demand for road transport fuels
    European demand for low sulfur straight run -- typically processed in a refinery's secondary units to produce diesel and gasoline -- has been hit by the second wave of COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe
  • US crude a winner as demand shift prompts Indian refiners to lighten slate
    The structural shift in India's oil products demand pattern in favor of products like LPG and naphtha and away from diesel have prompted refiners to lighten their crude slate, a move that may help US crude imports to post positive growth in 2020 despite overall crude inflows slipping into the red, analysts told S&P Global Platts.
  • Chicago gasoline, diesel fall after city issues COVID-19 stay-at-home advisory
    Chicago fuel markets fell Nov. 12 after the city issued a stay-at-home advisory in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in the city.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil complex retreats after unexpected US crude inventory build
    Oil futures retreated in midmorning US trading Nov. 12 following an unexpected build in US crude supply.
  • Saudi Aramco fulfills December crude term allocations for Asian refiners
    Saudi Aramco, the biggest producer in the Middle East, has fulfilled Asian refiners' term allocations for December-loading crude oil, market participants said.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks fall 2.8% on week to 2.6 million mt: Insights Global
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub fell 2.8% to 2.597 million mt in the week to Nov. 11, Insights Global data released Nov. 12 showed.
  • OIL FUTURES: Prices retreat as market eyes US crude build, COVID-19 surge
    The oil futures complex settled lower Nov. 12 on the heels of an unexpected build in US crude supply.
  • Utilities make big hydrogen pitch to regulators, eye multiple options along value chain
    **Blending natural gas and hydrogen in pipelines **Ultimately could displace natural gas in power generation
  • Oil market rebalancing to make 'slow progress' on weak fundamentals, says IEA
    **IEA cuts 2020 demand estimates on **Oil demand to climb by 5.8 mil b/d in 2021 **Demand divergence between West and rest of the world **Weak fundamentals persist as supply continues to grow
  • WAF TRACKING: West African crude remains in floating storage as global total falls
    **Volume of WAF crude in floating storage unchanged on month **Two Suezmaxes floating each of Forcados, Girassol and Kissanje
  • Shipping company Teekay Tankers sees headwinds for Q4 amid mixed sentiment
    **Earnings show decreases for Q4 **IEA trims 2020 oil demand forecast
  • European fuel oil inventories fell in Sept. amid tight supply: IEA
    **Fuel oil supply hinges on other products **Marine demand remains steady
  • New lockdowns, overcapacity complicate global refinery outlook: IEA
    **1.7 million b/d of capacity in 2020-2021 slated for shutdown **US sees largest share of planned refinery closures

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PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta 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
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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