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September 15, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
  • CEVA Logistics strengthens LATAM presence with opening of own offices in Ecuador & Uruguay
  • CMA CGM Emergency PCS in Sydney, Australia
  • Container shipping does well in a difficult period
  • Dedicated AI working group established for Dutch port & maritime sector
  • MOL's Coronavirus response update
  • SCFI Asia to Northern Europe spot rates up
  • Guidelines regarding implementation of Section 28DA of the Customs Act, 1962 and CAROTAR, 2020 in respect of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements (FTA/PTA/CECA/CEPA) and verification of Certificates of Origin
  • Import of refined palm oil slumps
  • Licences of 56 Customs brokers suspended on DGARM recommendation: CBIC
  • DB Schenker opens first phase of its largest warehousing hub in India
  • DP World signs up as Global Logistics Partner of Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • With exports showing positive signs, FIEO President urges govt to look into issues
  • Indian Register of Shipping receives recognition from US Coast Guard

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ministers' opposition
  • Port of Valencia upgrades rail access
  • Industrial imports via Tec Plata terminal
  • A. Duie Pyle expands its facilities
  • Polish forwarder purchases 1,000 flat cars
  • In memory of Petr Kroca
  • Siemens India integrates systems with Mumbai ACS
  • Pfenning's GDP certification reconfirmed
  • Twelve locomotives for Moldova
  • IFAN strengthens board of directors
  • Bremenports: H1/2020 better than expected
  • Connecting three continents with one service
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Fully-electric HGV to be tested in H1/2021
  • B+S: more capacities in Borgholzhausen
  • Militzer & Münch mourns Werner Albert
  • Swiss deep-sea ships get public guarantee
  • 'One record' trial for the UK industry

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
  • Air cargo market 'going crazy' as carriers prepare for a tight peak season
  • Carriers impose restrictions as container shortages in Asian ports get worse
  • Amazon Air fleet expanding rapidly to meet growth in e-commerce traffic
  • Cathay Pacific in major restructure to find a way "to survive and thrive"
  • Against the odds: Flexport - time to hit one out of the park
  • Practical way to deal with the shameful maltreatment of 600,000 people

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
  • VIDEO: Latest USCG national security cutter completes sea trials
    Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successful completed builder's sea trials of the U.S. Coast Guard's newest national security cutter, Stone (WMSL 758). The ship spent
  • Farmer-owned coop to construct new Missouri River barge port
    NEW Cooperative, a farmer-owned grain, agronomy, energy, and feed cooperative serving the western and northwest region of Iowa, has held a ground breaking ceremony for construction of a new port on the
  • RMC installs Azipods in RoPax newbuild in one week
    Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has taken just one week to complete the installation of the ice-class Azipod propulsion solution in the new 150 meter RoPax ferry it is building for
  • Harvey Gulf converts four PSVs to lightering support vessels
    New Orleans, La., headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine has begun converting four 220-foot DPS-2 platform supply vessels into lightering support vessels. They will be capable of stowing one set of four Jumbo
  • USCG authorizes IRClass as Recognized Organization
    Classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has gained U.S. Coast Guard authorization as a Recognized Organization. The recognition delegates authority to IRClass to undertake statutory survey and certification services on U.S.
  • Kentucky riverports awarded grants
    Five Kentucky riverports are being awarded $450,000 for critical repairs and equipment replacement. The funding is in the form of grants to be matched by the authorities that operate the riverports, which
  • Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy takes simulation to the cloud
    Wärtsilä has delivered its new Cloud Simulation solution to Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy. Comprising a combination of cloud-based solutions, including navigational, engine room and liquid cargo handling simulators, the online installation was
  • Multipurpose spill response and towage newbuild will have Cathelco MGPS
    Water and waste management specialist Evac reports that its Cathelco unit is to supply a new multi-purpose oil spill response and towage vessel being built for the Kuwait Oil Co with a

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
  • ExxonMobil biofuel trial cuts CO2 emissions by 40%
    The oil major says its 0.5% sulphur biofuel reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to full hydrocarbon fuel. It calls the...
  • Cargo interests launch new safety body
    Guidance on using and applying the CTU Code is the first step in a programme to ensure all parties in...
  • Pandemic to knock 1bn tonnes off sea trade
    The opening session of the International Union of Marine Insurance conference was a discussion on the impact of coronavirus on...
  • Lloyd's List Awards 2020 entry deadline extended
    The Lloyd's List Awards, which will showcase how the industry has adapted and advanced in the face of the pandemic...
  • Fidelity raises risk to supply chains from crewing crisis
    The global asset manager is calling for seafarers to be considered as essential workers to ensure safety and global supply...
  • Oil trades stalling as global inventories soar
    Tanker operators will be in the front line as crude trade slows to a crawl. Oil traders unable to find...
  • MSC boxship hits gantry crane in Valencia
    The vessel MSC Mia was in collision with a gantry crane at the MSC Terminal Valencia, Spain, injuring its operator...
  • Dow sells three US Gulf terminals for $620m
    Deal covers terminals at Freeport, Texas and at St Charles and Plaquemine, in Louisiana, with a total capacity of 852,000...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Maersk Etienne ordeal will not compromise migrant rescues | IG chief says P&I pooling mechanism can handle...
  • Carriers summoned by China to curb transpacific mark-ups
    Carriers were asked what measures they had taken to 'curb the excessively fast mark-ups on China-US routes', and to pass...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
  • BNSF veteran Farmer named new CEO
  • Modest time charter rate rally holds for F-type MPV/HL sector
  • FourKites gets granular with PO visibility product
  • New Orleans halts container, breakbulk operations ahead of hurricane
  • Restricting container capacity management comes with perils
  • Australian shippers angered by congestion surcharges amid delays, diversions
  • RPA Labs nabs prominent forwarder client to help automate

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
  • BP and IEA predict big roles for biofuels in bunker mix
  • Iranian VLCC reportedly turns up in Venezuela
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping conducts reverse stock split to attract new investors
  • Joe Biden's $2trn pledge does not guarantee WTIVs will be built in US
  • 'Repay great debt': IMO joins forces to urge UN General Assembly to act on crew change crisis
  • Polembros swoops on bulker redelivered by PCL
  • Marine insurers warned they will pay for climate change
  • Hafnia eyes methanol tanker newbuilds for exports as it buys into US plant
  • Tanker rates uptick lifts US-listed tanker stocks, but for how long?
  • Belships' Atlantic desk in Oslo hits the ground running
  • Bulker group Aspo resumes forecasting as virus fog clears
  • OCIMF restructures to prioritise areas of risk for charterers
  • Avin International sells oldest suezmaxes in first S&P deal of 2020
  • Mowinckels finds suezmax segment 'interesting' amid reports of order
  • Marine insurers fear crew crisis will lead to more ship casualties
  • Chief officer lost from PIL containership off Japan
  • Crew rescued as burning cable-layer sinks off South Korea
  • Petrobras adds to demolition spree with sale of tanker trio
  • Castor Maritime turns red but sees bulker term rates rising
  • Boskalis dredger attacked with molotov cocktails and rocks
  • Hunter seals second strong VLCC term deal as rates jump
  • Exmar banking $434m of new finance as it returns to profit
  • Designer AK Suda looks to consortium to tap US wind farm riches
  • Exmar loan suspended as it chases $30m from FLNG force majeure
  • TS Lines books feeder boxships worth $92m at Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding
  • Jurong looks to 'cement' its place as Singapore's top bulker port
  • EU boards tanker over suspected Libya UN arms embargo violation

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
  • Wildfires force Alaska Airlines to suspend some Oregon, Washington flights
    Worsening smoke conditions prompted Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK to suspend all flights for 24 hours in Portland, Oregon, and Spokane, Washington, beginning at 3 p.m....
  • East Coast ports welcome largest vessel
    The 15,072-TEU CMA CGM Brazil earns the honor as the biggest container ship to call the East Coast.
  • German logistic giants mount air charter programs
    The freight-forwarding arms of DHL and DB Schenker are adding air capacity by leasing aircraft from all-cargo operators. The new services and features from DHL...
  • Alarm blared during Golden Ray capsizing
    Technical difficulties plague the first day of a livestreamed hearing conducted by the Coast Guard.
  • Tanker market is awash (again) in floating storage chatter
    Amid talk of more floating storage, Kpler data reveals most of round-one storage volume is still on the water.
  • FMC keeps spotlight on ocean forwarder, consolidator concerns
    COVID-19 may have disrupted supply chains but not the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission's regulatory and policy focus on ocean container shipping, FMC chairman says.
  • Career Tracks: DB Schenker hires HR expert
    Katharina Rath will be tasked with driving German logistics giant's "global transformation process."
  • When lifting empty containers, two is better than one
    Hyster introduces newest double-empty container handler to marine terminal and intermodal rail yard operators.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
  • Nearly 25% of US Gulf oil and gas volumes offline as Hurricane Sally nears
    Shell, Chevron, Murphy Oil and other producers have begun shutting in some US Gulf offshore crude and natural gas output, while at least one refinery temporarily closed its plant, ahead of Hurricane Sally, which is expected to make landfall on the Mississippi/Alabama border late Sept. 15 or early Sept. 16.
  • TENDER DATA: South Africa's PetroSA seeks 50 ppm sulfur gasoil for prompt delivery
    South Africa's PetroSA seeks 50 ppm sulfur gasoil for prompt delivery
  • Australia announces plans to increase domestic fuel security
    The Australian government September 14 announced fuel security plans which include incentives for keeping the country's four oil refineries open and increasing diesel storage capacity.
  • APPEC INTERVIEW: Equinor boosts market presence in Asia as oil sales double
    Norway's state-controlled Equinor is boosting its presence in the Asian oil market, having doubled its crude sales to the region, as the European major takes the opportunity to grab as much market share as possible amid the ongoing output cuts by OPEC+.
  • LSGO futures net speculative length slips to four-month low amid largest increase in short positions on record
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures fell 42,389 contracts to 21,114 in the week to Sept. 8, a four-month low, according to Intercontinental Exchange data.
  • Saudi Arabia warning over tanker disaster off Yemen's coast
    Saudi Arabia has requested the UN and other international bodies take immediate action over the oil tanker FSO Safer, which is in danger of exploding or sinking off Yemen's coast, state-backed Saudi Press Agency reported Sept 14.
  • EPP Group advocates new law for cutting EU shipping emissions by 40%
    The European People's Party Group supports plans to cut shipping emissions through the EU Emissions Trading System but would like a separate law to that effect, it said Sept. 14.
  • August container volumes at Singapore port up 1.3% on year
    Container volumes at Singapore port in August rose 1.3% year on year to 3.17 million twenty-foot-equivalent units (TEU), data from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore showed, in what was the first year-on-year growth in six months.
  • APPEC: COVID-19 puts brakes on oil demand, jet fuel recovery to lag - Vitol execs
    The global coronavirus pandemic has caused a massive dent in global oil demand, with the transportation sector, particularly the aviation industry's jet fuel demand most severely affected and its recovery expected to lag that of other oil products, Vitol's CEO, Russel Hardy, said Sept. 14.
  • USGC middle distillates flows to Europe in Sept at 640,000 mt so far: cFlow
    US Gulf Coast middle distillate shipments scheduled to arrive into Europe in September are scheduled to amount to at least 640,000 mt, of which around 500,000 mt is heading for Northwest Europe and 140,000 mt to the Mediterranean, data from cFlow, S&P Global Platts' trade-flow software, showed Sept. 14.
  • European VLSFO inclines to the bullish side on production limitations
    Bullishness is creeping into the 0.5%S fuel oil market amid supply-side constraints, after a coronavirus-induced period of weakness.
  • OIL FUTURES: Product prices climb as USGC refiners brace for Sally
    NYMEX refined product futures settled higher Sept. 14 as US Gulf Coast refiners shuttered capacity ahead of Hurricane Sally.

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Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%.
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%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
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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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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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