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December 17, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • CMA CGM strengthens presence in Europe- Mediterranean-Middle East & Indian Subcontinent trades with improved EPIC, EPIC2, MEDEX & MEGEM services
  • AYUSH Export Promotion Council on the anvil
  • Exports down by 8.74 pc in November
  • Major expansion underway at Port of Gothenburg
  • UK's inbound supply chains reportedly facing problems due to congestion at key container ports
  • Availment of exemption on temporary import of Durable Containers in terms of Board Circular No. 51/2020 dtd. 20.11.2020 - Provisions in ICES
  • Liladhar Pasoo presented 'Overall Excellence Gold Award' for supply chain & logistics excellence
  • Cautious optimism for Q3 growth: FinMin
  • Industry & government should partner for $5 trillion economy target: Goyal
  • India's first services based Gujarat Maritime Cluster to house arbitration & mediation centre focused on maritime & shipping sector Webinar organised to promote the centre

International Transport Journalweb site
  • ITJ Video News - 17 December 2020
  • Four for Rostock
  • The Alliance - January sailing schedule
  • Swedish Club's 40th anniversary in Greece
  • Cooperation between Champ and CargoAi
  • National vaccine distribution plan for Italy
  • New combination of rail, road and ship
  • DP World integrating Indo-European offering
  • Paolo Pellegrini takes charge of Italian terminal
  • WFS welcomes Asiana Cargo at MXP
  • Stockholm Norvik Port now fully open
  • Estonian railway to be electrified
  • New chair and board for Frankfurt cargo community
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Delivering the first ATR 72-600F
  • Working for Thyssenkrupp Schulte

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • New drone footage shows the ONE Apus loss could be worse than first feared
  • Carriers with 'money to burn' will pay 'whatever it takes' to secure chartered tonnage
  • IAG Cargo under fire amid claims of lengthy delays and a strike threat
  • Box shortage in India may be easing a little, but trade imbalance widens
  • IT developers move in to support logistics through post-Brexit 'fallout'
  • DP World links with P&O Ferrymasters for integrated India-Europe logistics
  • How the charter and container markets have collided
  • UK Supreme Court overturns block on Heathrow's third runway
  • Market insight: Cashing in on logistics woes - a win-win for the C-suite

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • VIDEO: Keel laid for first Jones Act Wind Turbine Installation Vessel
    Richmond, Va., headquartered Dominion Energy reports that it has reached a major milestone-the keel laying-in the construction of the first Jones Act compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), currently being constructed
  • Latest Marine Log digital edition now available
    The full content of the December issue of Marine Log is now available. Notable features include our first ever Top Women in Maritime profiles and our traditional year-end selections, including coverage on
  • Buttigieg nomination points way to greener Department of Transportation
    In a sign that under the Biden administration, the Department of Transportation will play a prominent role in helping push the greening of the American economy, President-Elect Joe Biden has announced that
  • Key banks disclose the climate alignment of their ship finance portfolios
    In a first-of-a-kind climate finance report, 15 financial institutions that are signatories to the Poseidon Principles on green shipping finance have disclosed the climate alignment score of their ship finance portfolios. Announced
  • GE gas turbine chosen for Constellation-class frigate propulsion system
    GE Marine reports that it has been awarded a contract to provide shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine with a GE LM2500+G4 aeroderivative marine gas turbine to power the Navy's first Constellation class (FFG
  • VIDEO: Versatile amphibious dredge now available in North America
    Moran Iron Works, Onaway, Mich., has partnered with Ann Arbor, Mich., based Watermaster NA to manufacture a Jones Act compliant version of the Finnish-engineered AMD 5000 amphibious dredging machine. The video embedded

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • Worldwide access opens to unique Panama registry and crewing services
    Applicants can make payments, track their application's progress and receive electronic certificates directly from the Panama Embassy in Singapore
  • March to digitalisation will enhance safety, sustainability and financing
    The Lloyd's List/Inmarsat joint publication Digitalisation Uncovered - What's Next for Shipping? shows primary drivers for digitalisation are cost reduction and...
  • Why we should all be concerned about seafarer mental health
    A rise in bullying and harassment at sea can be linked to weak leadership, a reduction in community spirit, and...
  • Ship finance bounces back after Deutsche Bank retrenchment
    'We really didn't want to be one of 25 lenders in a syndicate and not really be meaningful. A view...
  • Shipping fund has seen record year ahead of new environmental strategy
    The EnTrust Global maritime outfit has deployed over $600m in 2020 while raising $925m since April. Now, the fund is...
  • UK plans to rival Singapore are more proposal than policy
    The timing of a leaked set of proposals to bolster the UK flag next year has ruffled feathers and the...
  • Eight crew kidnapped by Gulf of Guinea pirates
    So far 27 ships have been boarded and 130 crew kidnapped in waters off West Africa, Dryad Global reports
  • Can a bipolar tanker market find equilibrium in 2021?
    The old shipping adage that cargo is king applies more than ever for 2021. A rising east-west divide, post-Trump geopolitical...
  • Tonnage providers celebrate with a boxship bonanza
    The surge in demand for containerised freight has seen every available ship put into service. A shortage of tonnage is...
  • Norden shifts exposure from tankers to bulkers
    Danish owner and operator says it has sold two tankers in recent weeks and bought two secondhand bulk carriers as...
  • UK Ship Register set to take offshore units and revamp tonnage tax after Brexit
    Singapore repeatedly referenced as comparator for UK flag's future
  • Shell charters four newbuild LNG carriers
    The LNG tankers, to be built by Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, are worth more than $740m. They will be...
  • TOTE Services cut steel at Philly Shipyard for new training vessels
    The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel will feature numerous instructional spaces, a full training bridge, and have space for up to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Ship finance climate report revealed | Oil heads lower for longer | Rina ruling sparks class concern |...
  • BW Group becomes largest shareholder in Navigator Holdings
    The operator of the world's biggest VLGC fleet is now extending its reach to the smaller LPG carriers segment with...
  • Russian miner to boost Elga coal exports to China
    The company wants to further boost the volume to 50m tonnes per annum in the longer term, according to general...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • US East Coast ports avoid gridlock despite rising volumes
  • BNSF again rations space in Los Angeles, Chicago
  • New logistics park to drive Mobile export resins
  • Fluor returns to profit, but COVID-19 blurs project pipeline
  • Scarcity of vaccine-certified airports raises bottleneck concerns
  • Market challenges delay PSA expansion at India's JNPT
  • CloudTrucks nabs $20.5 million amid VC interest in small carrier software

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • War-risk rates set to rise after Red Sea 'terror attack' on Hafnia LR1
    Owners face higher premiums as security threat spreads
  • Capesize rates get boost from low supply in Atlantic Basin
    Stronger cargo flow in Atlantic may cause counter seasonal rally in capesize rates, Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas said
  • Hot LNG carrier charter rates can climb higher, Poten says
    'Seasonal bump' set to last through winter period as wildcards could cancel out fleet growth concerns
  • Study finds LNG-fuelled VLCCs can save $8,000 per day
    With LNG much cheaper than conventional fuels, Channoil Consulting and Gibson Shipbrokers see dual fuel vessels as a good investment
  • Scorpio Bulkers sees higher price for latest ultramax sale
    New York-listed owner deals 28th vessel of the year as sales march continues
  • GEV working on Brazilian deal for 'large fleet' of CNG ships
    Potential contract is second project Australian owner is preparing for in South America
  • Diamond S Shipping parts ways with top commercial officer after tough year
    Michael Fogarty had been a veteran of the old OMI Corp and was recruited to Diamond S by chief executive Craig H Stevenson Jr
  • GNMTC on the prowl in S&P market for fleet renewal move
    As its oldest aframaxes walk out the door, the Libyan state company is actively looking for modern, high-specification ships to replace them
  • Singapore-on-Thames? UK eyes tonnage tax changes but not everyone is happy
    Sources have said the proposals were mistimed and could create greater friction with Europe during a critical time in Brexit negotiations
  • Shipowner pair moves into top Greek construction firm
    Altomare principals Dimitris Bakos and John Kaimenakis deepen their close partnership, emerging as joint shareholders in one of Greece's biggest onshore companies
  • Engine makers warn zero-emission marine fuels need green electricity
    Renewably sourced power is needed for net-zero emission fuels to make well-to-wake reductions in greenhouse gases, says engine makers' association
  • 'The currency of 2021 is emissions': Parker plots way forward for banks
    Citi's shipping head sets out his hopes for the coming months, including Chinese lenders joining the Poseidon Principles
  • Probunkers applies for LNG bunkering license in Singapore
    Athens-based company set to revive bunker vessel newbuilding plans in the New Year
  • Norden continues tanker sales and bulker acquisitions
    Danish player has been shifting its market focus as it sees better earnings prospects on the dry side
  • Eight more seafarers kidnapped from cargoship off Nigeria
    Second successful boarding in two days emphasises need for utmost caution in Gulf of Guinea
  • 'This is the new normal': Read 40 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for the sector
    As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views.
  • Grimaldi taps Spain's Caixabank for $42.5m in newbuilding finance
    New loan will fund second of series of new ro-ro vessels due from China Merchant Jinling Shipyard
  • Diana Shipping offers first share buy-back since January
    New York-listed bulker owner to use cash from ship sales in 'one-off' repurchase deal
  • New Louis Dreyfus venture orders French offshore wind vessels
    French owner teams with UK's Tidal Transit for crew transfer operations
  • Bullish Swedish Club to set up shop in Singapore
    Marine insurer is hopeful of expanding further in Asia following the success of its Hong Kong outpost
  • U-Ming pumps $20m into Chinese bulker joint venture
    Taiwanese shipowner eyes long-term investment in ground-breaking service across Taiwan Strait
  • SM Line back in profit as it bids for Hanjin Heavy yard
    South Korean container line part of group hoping to take over domestic shipbuilder
  • HFW Singapore gets down and dirty with anniversary beach clean
    Law firm celebrates 30 years in Singapore by helping to clean up its beaches
  • 'This is the new normal': Read 40 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for shipping
    As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views.
  • Greater arbitration transparency expected after UK Supreme Court move
    Court clarifies the law on appointing arbitrators and apparent bias where multiple appointments overlap
  • Turner Holm: Consensus says there's years of growth ahead for wind vessels
    Head of research at Clarksons Platou Securities says that while rates are modest in the sector this year, there may be more investments in new vessels
  • Andrew Yeoman: 'The digital version of the insurance market is just getting started'
    Concirrus chief executive says 2020 was the 'end of the beginning' as digitalisation and new operating models are being embraced
  • Elina Papageorgiou: The industry has only 'scratched the surface' of remote surveys' possibilities
    Lloyd's Register's UK and Ireland marine and offshore president says the ability to carry out surveys from afar is not new, but Covid-19 made it vital
  • Stamatis Tsantanis: 'The day after tomorrow will not look the same'
    Chief executive of Seanergy Maritime Holdings says economic stimulus efforts will fuel massive infrastructure projects
  • Nikos Triantafyllakis: 'We must not reach the point of transferring ashore responsibilities that must stay on board'
    Chief executive of bulker operator W Marine says traditional seamanship values must be preserved, despite Covid-19 accelerating technology change
  • Korinna Tapaktsoglou: 'We have seen firm evidence of positive sentiment and higher rates'
    Chief financial officer of Pioneer Marine says sale-and-purchase environment will allow bulker owners to renew their fleets
  • Gary Vogel: 'The table is set for a continued rebound'
    Chief executive of Eagle Bulk Shipping says path is unchanged for the shipowner, with 2020 standing out as a 'lost year'
  • Thomas Wilhelmsen: 'The New Year will continue to pose uncharted psychosocial challenges for all of us'
    Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding chief executive says group's people must remain in focus as dedication takes its toll
  • Iro Gidakou: Out of the challenges for seafarers, some opportunities can emerge
    Maran Gas Maritime master mariner says seafarers are facing challenges in Covid-19, but some new procedures are positives
  • Jens Martin Jensen: Why shipping's future makes it worth going back to chemistry class
    Athenian Holdings chief executive explains need to decipher NH3, H2, C3, C4 and CH3OH
  • 'This is the new normal': Read 41 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for shipping
    As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views.
  • Abdulkareem Al Masabi: Now is the time to 'act strategically with a long-term vision'
    Chief executive of Adnoc Logistics & Services says shipping should not lose sight of environmental focus as it rides the rebound
  • Anthony Gurnee: Remember the full meaning of 'sustainability'
    Ardmore Shipping chief executive says the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that financial resilience is key
  • Mikael Skov: Pandemic has 'accelerated the energy transition'
    Chief executive of tanker owner Hafnia excited for product carrier sector to be better positioned for a post-Covid-19 world
  • Hu Keyi: History shows shipbuilding can overcome the challenges
    Chief of corporate technology at Jiangnan Shipyard says industry faces continued uncertainty
  • SY Park: 'Favourable opportunities will be created after Covid-19'
    Chief operating officer of Hyundai Heavy Industries says rising regulation and the Joe Biden administration in the US will fuel demand for new ships and technologies
  • Mohammed Zahirul Islam: 'There is a huge appetite to buy vessels for demolition'
    Managing director of PHP Ship Breaking & Recycling Industries sees 'hope and opportunity' in the post-pandemic rebound
  • Jasmin Fichte: 'Restructuring, insolvencies and mergers will keep the legal industry extremely busy'
    Managing partner of Dubai-based law firm Fichte & Co says legal work related to Covid-19 will continue to flow in
  • Mark Friedman: Market will support 'companies that are strong enough to be countercyclical'
    Senior managing director at Evercore sees a silver lining to the pandemic's impact on shipping
  • Kristin Holth: 'We need to make a deep dive into how resilient we are'
    Board member at Maersk Tankers and GasLog asks whether shipping has built in enough flexibility to tackle the challenges of the future
  • Paivi Haikkola: Pandemic has 'highlighted the need' for autonomous technologies
    Senior ecosystem lead at autonomous shipping alliance One Sea says the pandemic has increased demand for technological solutions
  • Chris Moncrieff: Remote work has enhanced the challenges of the 'old ways'
    The chartering advisor and co-owner of VesselAdmin says a common digital chartering platform is inevitable in offshore
  • Su Yin Anand: Year of challenges 'resulted in a flight to innovation'
    Maritime lawyer and founder of The Captain's Table innovation programme says it is a great time for people who want to make a real impact to get on board with shipping
  • Semiramis Paliou: Pandemic has served as a 'catalyst'
    Diana Shipping's deputy chief executive says that while Covid-19 has facilitated new communications and technical solutions, it has also highlighted the importance of physical presence
  • Covid-19 drives whirlwind change after year that tested shipping's resilience
    A year overshadowed by the Covid-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to crew welfare standards, but longer-term themes of shipping's future shape also emerged as key messages from our annual survey of leading industry figures
  • Constantin Baack: Changes 'will continue to accelerate the charter rate boom'
    Chief executive of MPC Container Ships says Covid-19 has created more regional trade and created structural shifts in consumer behaviour
  • Carmelita Hartoto: 'We need to concentrate on our core shipping operation'
    Chief executive of the Andhika Group and chairwoman of the Indonesian National Shipowners' Association says her company is outsourcing and adopting digital technologies to stay focused on what is important
  • Monica Kohli: Covid-19 to lead to overhaul of pandemic clauses
    Gard senior lawyer says coronavirus has moved digitalisation of insurance forward and will lead to charter contract changes
  • Fabiola Hernandez: A return to the pre-Covid-19 environment looks unlikely
    Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions' HSEQ and technical director says the pandemic has not been in the way of the march to LNG fuel
  • Philipp Wunschmann: Resiliency in Covid-19 has been 'proof of concept'
    Head of shipping at Berenberg says bank has had no defaults amid the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Tom Crowley: Providing supply chain resiliency from home
    Chairman and chief executive of Crowley Maritime says continued support and vigilance is key to crew welfare challenge
  • Zhou Ling: 'Nobody gave us nasty surprises whatsoever'
    Head of shipping at CMB Financial Leasing is optimistic after even cruise sector managed to avoid causing problems for financier
  • Alexandra Willcox: More arrests and more judicial sales ahead
    Eggar Forrester Shipbrokers' director explains how Covid-19 has changed the market for court sales
  • Quintin Kneen: Mariners should have priority access to vaccines
    Tidewater chief executive says mariners were forgotten in the 'fog of war' during Covid-19 crisis
  • Christine Duffy: 'We're seeing pent-up consumer demand'
    But Carnival Cruise Line's president acknowledges that the passenger experience will change when the sector returns to business
  • Anita Gajadhar: Building resistance in an 'ever-changing global environment'
    Managing director of Proman Shipping says the pandemic has taught important lessons about volatility of fossil fuels
  • Vincent Lai: 'We do need to take care of the fundamental'
    Landbridge Holdings chief executive says that as shipowners talk about technology and revolutionary future fuels, focus should be on seafarer well-being
  • Booming boxship markets scupper Samherji's second offer for Eimskip
    Icelandic company's investors reject attempt by fish processor to buy company
  • Thoresen makes second bulker acquisition of 2020
    Singapore shipowner linked to Scorpio Bulkers ultramax first reported sold in late October
  • HOLD chops MPC Container Ships stake but retains trust in bosses
    Hungarian investment company is sticking around despite recent share sale
  • Clarksons forecasts slight rebound for bulkers in 2021 despite 'headwinds'
    But the shipbroker warned that 'clear risks remain'
  • Shipping industry sails through storms of 2020 with pride intact
    Optimism rebounds as news of Covid-19 vaccine gives shipping markets a shot in the arm
  • Dry bulk poised for growth in 2021 amid Covid-19 recovery
    In 'extraordinary outcome', period charter market robustness points to improvements next year
  • Jordan's Arab Ship Management buys Chinese ropax vessel
    Purchase is the first non-scrap deal involving an Asian-owned ropax this year
  • Australia plays down talk of retaliatory iron ore levy on China
    Prime minister Scott Morrison says coal import ban would breach World Trade Organisation rules
  • HFW Singapore gets down and dirty with anniversary beach clean-up
    Law firm celebrates 30 years in Singapore by helping to clean up its beaches
  • Pacific International Lines sells another bulker as it stages dry cargo exit
    Dry bulk exit reportedly linked to restructuring that will see Singaporean shipowner focus on core liner business
  • Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers drops down suezmax to MLP
    US-listed partnership has also entered into a new $25m revolving credit facility with Shinsei Bank
  • The results are in: first Poseidon Principles report reveals banks' green compliance levels
    Big difference in portfolios' decarbonisation compliance as Michael Parker hails ship finance's pioneers

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • Qantas Freight renews domestic air contract with TNT/FedEx Australia
    FedEx Express and TNT Express are integrating. They will continue to outsource airfreight to Qantas under a new deal.
  • News alert: Regulators warn container lines to stop refusing US exports
    Allegations of service and rate violations ocean carriers against U.S. exporters are increasing, according to FMC commissioners.
  • Container ports are booming - and not just on West Coast
    Container flows into U.S. ports have grown faster over the past three months than they have at any other time in the past decade.
  • Delta Air Lines moves Pfizer vaccine on passenger flights (with video)
    Delta joins the caravan of airlines moving COVID vaccines. Air Canada gets ready.
  • ONE Apus container loss shows need for 'real-time information'
    Removal of dislodged containers is expected to take more than a month, and none of the 1,816 units that fell into the Pacific have been...
  • No dry ice shortage, FedEx and UPS say
    The dry ice shortage that many feared would crimp the ability to ship COVID-19 vaccines turned out to be a Y2K event.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2020
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude settles at 10-month highs following US inventory draw
    Crude futures settled higher Dec. 16 on the heels of a larger-than-expected US crude inventory draw.
  • TENDER DATA: Iraq's SOMO sells straight-run fuel oil for Q1 2021 loading
    SOMO last sold 475,000-871,000 mt of straight-run fuel oil loading in November and December to Shuaa Altaka, PTT and Anlel at a premium of $18-$20/mt to MOPAG 180 CST fuel oil assessments, FOB.
  • US crude exports climb on week, end of year spike expected
    US crude exports climbed on the week ended on Dec. 11 from a more-than two-year low, according to data released on Dec. 16 from the Energy Information Administration, as a flurry of fixture activity for the end of a year indicates a further jump in flows in future weeks.
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Lanka IOC seeks marine fuel 0.5% for H1 Jan delivery
    Lanka IOC occasionally seeks marine fuel 0.5% volumes from the spot market via tender to meet bunker demand at Trincomalee.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks reach highest since late August
    Stockpiles of oil products at the UAE port of Fujairah jumped 6.7% in the week to Dec. 14 to their highest level since the end of August, the latest data from the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone shows.
  • Container rates soar on the North Asia-to-Europe trade routes
    **North Aisa-to-UK route sees three-and-a-half-fold increase **Rates expected to hold until Lunar New Year **CMA-CGM to increase capacity to Europe by 10% in 2021 **Equipment shortage issues causing disruption on backhaul trades
  • INDONESIA DATA: October jet fuel imports total 40,890 mt
    **No jet fuel imports over May-Sept. **Air travel crippled by COVID-19
  • INDONESIA DATA: Oct gasoil imports hit 6-month high on looser COVID restrictions
    **Indonesia's gasoil imports up 6.2% on year **Inflows from Singapore more than double
  • Poseidon Principles report shows 20% alignment with IMO climate goals
    **Half of disclosing banks showed close alignment **Environmental conditions already affecting loans
  • ExxonMobil, Dutch Vopak to study potential South African LNG import terminal
    **Agree MOU to carry out feasibility study **S Africa eyeing gas to replace dirtier coal **US major says 'well positioned' to supply LNG
  • Angola's Feb crude loadings down on month at 1.096 mil b/d
    **Total of 32 cargoes in Feb, down from 38 in Jan **No cargoes of Palanca, Saxi or Mondo to load in Feb
  • Algeria cuts fuel imports to zero in 2020 as demand sinks: Sonatrach CEO
    Algeria has cut its fuel imports to zero this year as a result of falling demand, Toufik Hakkar, the CEO of Sonatrach, said on the private TV channel Echourouk.
  • S&P Global Platts to publish first voluntary carbon credit price assessments
    **First in a suite of voluntary carbon benchmarks **Platts CEC to reflect CORSIA-eligible credits **Voluntary markets 'set to grow exponentially'
  • JAPAN DATA: Dec. 6-12 oil product exports drop 25.8% to 1.48 mil barrels
    Japan's oil product exports fell 25.8% week on week to 1.48 million barrels over Dec. 6-12, according to data released Dec. 16 by the Petroleum Association of Japan.
  • Asian transport fuel demand in for slow recovery despite vaccine hopes: sources
    **Underlying long-term jet demand fundamentals remain poor **Influx of Chinese gasoline barrels offsets buying interest: sources **Gasoil demand remains uncertain on rising infections

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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%)
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%
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.
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%.
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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