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August 20, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Asian carriers reap Q2 profits by controlling costs
  • Container shortfall to normalise in next 2 months: Adani Ports CEO
  • Container volumes drop 11pc in Mexican ports in first half of 2020
  • LNG tanker completes 10,000th neopanamax transit via Panama Canal
  • China's plan to cut air pollution by boosting rail freight falls behind target
  • Kalmar to supply Saigon Newport Corporation with 25 terminal tractors
  • US airlines set to boost cargo capacity with PAX seat removals
  • Sydney Airport in Australia plagued with cargo congestion
  • Qatar Air ban matter of national emergency, ICAO told

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 19, 2020
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk improves profitability across all businesses in Q2 despite Covid-19 impact
  • ZIM registers highest quarterly net profit since 2010 in Q2 2020
  • Indian exporters explore opportunities in Oman during virtual B2B meeting
  • Revenue Department notifies imposition of anti-dumping duty on black toner powder from China, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei
  • AP Maritime Board asks for dedicated freight corridor connectivity to ports in state
  • New dry bulk handling facility at Antwerp port
  • CONCOR facilitating export movement from India through International North-South Transportation Corridor
  • Railways introduces drone surveillance for security
  • Transworld Group announces milestone agreement with DP World

International Transport Journalweb site
  • An important step
  • A stopover on the new Silk Road
  • Kodrona instead of Corona
  • Direct rail link between Germany and the Netherlands
  • Horizon North: co-CEO Rod Graham resigns
  • New facility for Spanish vegetables
  • Dachser USA secures transatlantic capacity
  • UAE's railway to increase capacity by factor 8
  • Unifeeder broadens DP World's portfolio
  • New board of directors for Ascent
  • Maersk opens warehouse in Ivory Coast
  • Corona spares wagon hire business
  • Flying contraband in and out of Mexico
  • Scandinavian Shuttle Service now in operation
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Two networks strengthen their position in UK
  • Kerry Apex ranked number one NVOCC
  • A&R Logistics acquires L.T. Harnett
  • Argentineans return
  • Baltic Sea Bridge reaches first milestone

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 19, 2020
  • American and Delta ramp up their cargo focus in bid to catch up with United
  • 'Strong cost performance' helps steer Maersk to another profitable quarter
  • Container shipping service levels dropping as costs and rates rise
  • Unifeeder expands further with acquisition of India specialist
  • Carbon-neutral ammonia could be a safe, low-emissions fuel for ships and planes
  • Lessons learned: how will Covid changes help logistics prepare for Brexit?
  • Against the odds: How to make AP Møller Mærsk shinier

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 19, 2020
  • Port of Baltimore sets new record for container moves
    The Port of Baltimore has completed its greatest ever number of container moves from a single ship, with 5,536 moves conducted over three days by longshore workers handling the Maersk Edinburgh. This
  • Bureau Veritas steps up North American marine and offshore services
    Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has opened a new remote survey center in Miami in one of a number of steps it is taking to broaden and deepen its marine and offshore
  • BAE San Diego wins $103.5 million U.S. Navy contract
    BAE Systems San Diego has received a $103.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88). The value of
  • Scandlines builds up rotor sail operating experience
    Since the end of May the Scandlines hybrid ferry M/V Copenhagen has been operating on the Rostock-Gedser route between Germany and Denmark with its propulsion assisted by a 30 meter tall Norsepower
  • Ricardo delivers its first virtual remote IMO Tier III certification testing
    With COVID-19 travel restrictions and associated measures in place, global engineering and technical consultancy Ricardo plc has implemented a virtual certification test service that enables it to offer customers in the marine

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 19, 2020
  • Golden Ocean's Ulrik Andersen takes 'wait-and-see stance' on newbuildings
    Ulrik Andersen, who took over as the chief executive of Golden Ocean in April, says most owners are holding back...
  • Diversification helps Braemar overcome Covid slump
    Braemar says diversification has helped it weather the pandemic as it overcame Covid-related operational challenges and the slump in global...
  • Zim nets highest earnings in a decade
    The container line saw profits jump nearly 400% compared with the second quarter of 2019
  • Between the lines: Carriers up third-quarter capacity in anticipation of volume recovery
    In its latest analysis, Sea-Intelligence highlights how carriers are gearing up for a bounce back in container traffic in the...
  • Greek seafarer dies after bulker blaze in the Arabian Sea
    A 55-year-old Greek second engineer died and a 26-year-old Greek third engineer was injured
  • Time to ensure shipping is not out of sight, out of mind
    In working around the challenges imposed by the current remote working requirements, digital efficiencies are being found daily and collaboration...
  • Maersk throws money at crew repatriation effort, but expects no quick fix
    Of some 6,600 seafarers working on Maersk ships, around a third are now out of contract despite efforts to resolve...
  • Norden sets up joint-venture with Synergy for tanker management
    The Danish owner and operator raises the lower end of its profit guidance for the full year by $10m, based...
  • Weekly briefing: Steep fall in tanker tonne-mile demand; Maersk reinstates full-year guidance
    An 18.6% drop in tanker tonne-mile demand was recorded in July, with the steepest falls recorded in the Middle East...
  • Oil companies body offers remote inspections of tankers due to coronavirus
    It will be up to companies to decide on a case-by-case basis whether they accept a remote inspection
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen keeps lid on costs as volumes start to return
    Scandinavia-based car carrier Wallenius Wilhelmsen said a sharp fall in volumes was "somewhat balanced" by cost cuts, cheaper fuel and...
  • AlixPartners advises Xihe court-appointed supervisors
    Three concurrent judicial management proceedings are taking place for the restructuring of OK Lim's business empire
  • Wakashio owner stands behind crew after arrest of master
    Wednesday's statement comes after the master of Wakashio was arrested on Tuesday, alongside another crew member, on charges of endangering...
  • DP World expands India footprint with feeder acquisition
    The new entities will continue to operate an asset-light structure in line with the Unifeeder model
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Global crude tonne-mile demand is falling | Green ship finance is rising | Offshore fleet is contracting...
  • Australia ships first LNG to Chile
    The long-haul shipment is linked to a portfolio contract signed between GNL Quintero and BG, which is now part of...
  • CIMC ownership shake-up on the cards as Cosco sells stake
    The sale could potentially lead to the change of its largest shareholder, said Shenzhen and Hong Kong-listed CIMC, adding the...
  • Sulphur cap not all smooth sailing, survey reveals
    Sulphur content was among the parameters found most frequently to be off-spec when fuel oil samples were tested after bunkering...
  • Maersk lifts profits outlook with an eye on post-Covid recovery
    Maersk's $5.5bn earnings forecast for 2020 is back in line with average market growth, but it comes with caveats -...
  • China's record imports: Miracle or mirage?
    BIMCO analyst Peter Sand expects Chinese import growth to ease at some point in the second half of the year...
  • New York-New Jersey beats out Long Beach as number two US box facility, claims report
    The public and private investments have proven their worth by 'sustaining the efficient movement of goods at a critical time'...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 19, 2020
  • Vancouver port rail dwell times rise on Asia import surge
  • Diverted Montreal cargo puts pressure on Halifax, Saint John ports
  • Maersk instant quote usage nearing half of spot bookings
  • Zim, Evergreen Q2 results notch strongest profits in years
  • MPV/HL sector expects boost from US offshore wind growth
  • JOC Uncharted: Ruest driving CN deeper into consumer supply chain
  • Maersk triples Q2 profit despite volume decline

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 19, 2020
  • US targets Hong Kong shipping as China tensions mount over security law
  • Nagashiki Shipping apologises for Wakashio oil spill, hull to be scuttled
  • Danish Shipping pushes for fix to migrant drama aboard Maersk Tankers ship
  • LNG floating storage to rise but rates will remain weak, Poten says
  • ABN Amro's global banking cuts sends ripple of worry through non-European owners
  • Amid his father's positivity, Alexander Hansson buys more Nordic American Tankers
  • Flex LNG sees improving rates and winter floating storage
  • Costamare pushes forward fleet renewal with fresh demolitions, newbuilding deliveries
  • Pan Ocean to double VLCC fleet by exercising newbuild option at DSME
  • Fjord1 completes newbuilding programme of 25 electric ferries
  • Zim rides liner recovery to unveil best profit since 2010
  • Quality crisis: Alarm after bunker survey uncovers safety issues with new fuel supplies
  • Volatile tankers get broker Braemar off to flying start
  • SITC tipped to splash out $264m on feeder containership newbuildings
  • Eagle Bulk considers scrubbers 'attractive investment'
  • Scorpio Group delays 33 scrubber installations while touting savings on 113 vessels
  • Torm 'frustrated' by share price discount after blockbuster start to 2020
  • How coronavirus sank Scorpio team's offshore gamble
  • Nigeria LNG starts to weigh up fleet renewal options for big steam turbine fleet
  • DP World expands shipping footprint again in Indian deal
  • Okeanis explains thinking behind bonuses for long-suffering crews
  • Conservative business policy pays off for Norway's Lorentzens Skibs
  • Fredriksen's Flex LNG feels fallout from Covid-19 pandemic
  • Norden launches new tanker management venture with Synergy Marine
  • Identity of DNV GL 'spy' revealed as probe continues
  • Okeanis 'particularly excited' about tankers in second half of 2021
  • Decline of Western ship lending has come to a halt, Petrofin says
  • Rising emissions are no surprise, but they need to focus attention on urgent action
  • Fire on Greek bulker leaves one dead in Arabian Sea
  • WW says car carrier surplus to persist 'for some time'
  • Maersk sights $1.5bn pandemic bonus after reinstating earnings guidance
  • Odfjell steps up ESG drive with first sustainability officer
  • Navigator meets investors as it tries for bond refinancing
  • JP Morgan sees more room to run for Cosco Shipping shares despite recent rally
  • Klaveness reveals delivery difficulties and Covid-19 cases
  • 'Clear mistakes were made' in Ruby Princess case says NSW premier
  • MPM lands fish farm newbuild as part of Singapore's '30 by 30' initiative

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2020
  • United Airlines surpasses 5,000 cargo-only flights since March
    United Airlines' early commitment to quasi-freighter operations as the coronavirus crisis grew has paid off financially. The airline is ramping up cargo operations even further...
  • Longshore employer: Port of Montreal cargo must move
    "We are going to lose some of the food and pharmaceuticals."
  • Port of Long Beach marks best month ever
    Top July welcome news amid "devastating effects of the coronavirus on the economy."
  • World's largest container line triples profits despite COVID
    New normal for container shipping: active capacity management and digital spot bookings.
  • World Food Program says COVID air network could fold soon
    The United Nations' World Food Program is running a global air network with partner airlines to deliver COVID relief supplies to underserved communities but doesn't...
  • Freight consolidator Shipco sweeps away LCL 'touch points'
    Shipco Transport and its container freight station subsidiary ICT have adopted Vector Software to reduce human contact and on-site paperwork processing as the coronavirus persists.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 19, 2020
  • Vietnam's July fuel oil imports fall 12% on month on weaker demand, returning domestic supply
    Vietnam's fuel oil imports in July recorded a 12.46% fall from June at 34,745 mt, latest preliminary data from the Vietnamese General Department of Customs showed, as demand in the country fell following a second wave of the coronavirus.
  • US weekly crude exports at over 1-year low, moving average remains supported
    US weekly crude exports were reported by the US Energy Information Administration at 2.14 million b/d for the week ended Aug. 14, down 1 million b/d from the week prior, and the lowest reported weekly level since the week ended Aug. 2, 2019, when the EIA reported weekly exports at 1.865 million b/d.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Bunker demand rises in Fujairah
    Bunker volume at the Port of Fujairah in July rose 1% on the month after hitting a seven-month low in June, according to a report seen by S&P Global Platts.
  • Offline ULSD market jumps after Colonial Pipeline temporarily closes part of Line 1
    ULSD off the Colonial Pipeline jumped on Aug. 19, following the recent closure of part of the pipeline operator's gasoline-only Line 1 following the release of product on Aug. 14.
  • Port of Corpus Christi still aims to export Canadian, Bakken crude
    The Port of Corpus Christi surpassed Houston late last year as the nation's top crude exporter, and now the rapidly growing petroleum hub aims to take the next step by shipping out grades of Canadian crude and Bakken Shale oil.
  • Maersk Q2 revenue falls as pandemic cuts container volumes by 16% on year
    Danish shipping firm A.P. Moller-Maersk recorded a drop in second-quarter revenue as demand destruction from the coronavirus pandemic reduced the company's container volumes by 16% year on year.
  • Israeli carrier Zim posts 5% on year fall in Q2 container revenue
    Container freight revenue at Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. fell 5.3% on year at $687 million during the second quarter ended June 30, the company said on Aug. 19.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Fuel stockpiles edge lower led by drop in middle distillates
    Fujairah stockpiles of oil products dropped to a four-month low on Aug. 17, with middle distillates such as jet fuel and gasoil leading the way.
  • Argentina authorizes first hike in fuel prices in nine months
    Argentina's government authorized YPF, the country's biggest refiner, to hike diesel and gasoline pump prices by an average of 4.5% nationwide effective Aug. 19, the first increase in nine months, a move that is expected to help the state-backed company revive oil production after a slump during a coronavirus-induced lockdown of the economy.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil little-changed as US crude stocks, product demand tumble
    Crude oil futures settled little-changed Aug. 19 on the heels of a mixed US inventory report.
  • CHINA DATA: Oil product output rises 7% on year to 40.31 mil mt in Jul
    China's total output of six major oil products, LPG, naphtha, gasoline, jet/kerosene, gasoil, and fuel oil, rose an average of 6.7% year on year to 40.314 million mt in July, led primarily by a surge in fuel oil.
  • US DATA: USGC ULSD stocks see largest regional week-on-week build
    Ultra low sulfur diesel stocks on the US Gulf Coast saw the largest regional week-on-week build during the week ended Aug. 14, rising 1.03 million barrels to 54.26 million barrels, Energy Information Administration data showed Aug. 19.
  • East/West HSFO swap flips into backwardation on strong demand in Singapore
    The spread between 380 CST FOB Singapore fuel oil cargoes and 3.5%S fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge swaps, the East/West, has flipped into backwardation on increased demand for cargoes in Singapore while HSFO was tight in Europe.
  • Marine industry's transition to cleaner fuels is 15, 20-year project: PetroChina
    More vessels will run on LNG and methanol, and biofuels will be a contender, IBIA's Unni Einemo said.
  • Hong Kong halts port operations on tropical cyclone Higos: sources
    "There will be no [bunkering] operations until [the HK Observatory lowers to] signal no. 1," a supplier said.
  • INTERVIEW: Low prices, flexible supply key to cracking Philippines LNG market: First Gen
    First Gen is proceeding with its FSRU plans at a chlalenging time when energy companies have slashed capex.
  • Singapore Sep LSFO arbitrage inflow set to rise on stronger Asian prices: traders
    "September arbitrage volumes will probably go higher," a fuel oil trader in Singapore said.
  • "K" Line, Airseas get approval for "Seawing" as stricter shipping rules loom
    The Seawing system collects and analyzes meteorological and oceanic data in real time.
  • Singapore Sept ex-wharf marine fuel term indications increase as oversupply eases
    Some traders said they were also asking for September-loading MF 0.5%-S term price indications to be based on benchmark FOB Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% cargo assessment.
  • VLSFO concerns remain in maritime industry's sights
    As fuel oil properties are fluctuating, quality and safety problems will continue to be a challenge, BIMCO said.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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