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August 21, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • Atit Mahajan takes charge as Managing Director of CMA CGM India
  • Maritime industry's transition to IMO sulphur regulation was not all smooth sailing, shows survey
  • Mauritius oil spill puts spotlight on ship pollution
  • US suspends agreement on shipping tax exemptions with Hong Kong
  • India may export 1-1.5 million bales of cotton to Bangladesh
  • Reducing import duty on tea seen detrimental to the interest of growers, workers
  • Steel imports up 10 pc in July
  • Streamlining of UQCs in Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills
  • Development of innovative digital platform being facilitated by Port of Antwerp
  • DP World announces resilient financial results for H1
  • India's GDP to grow 9 pc in 3 years if it removes frictions exposed by Covid-19 crisis: PwC
  • World merchandise trade saw steep fall in Q2 but partial uptick seen in Q3, says barometer
  • Ministry of Shipping signs MoU for skill development in maritime sector

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Austrian fibres en route to China by train
  • NFI acquires CAI Logistics
  • Stacey J. Brown joins DB Schenker Americas
  • Indian Railways introduces drone-based surveillance
  • ZIM passes threshold
  • Saudia Cargo returns to Shanghai in force
  • Lufthansa Cargo's pharma facilities in Munich and Chicago
  • Ocean Technologies Group appoints CFO
  • Swissterminal targets Comco
  • Astre launches new wines and spirits service
  • US railway honours safety performance
  • Windy summer season around the Baltic Sea
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • DFI builds on plot of former power plant
  • Pacific seafood shipments shifted to rail
  • Freighter version of largest Cessna begins tests

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • No respite for parcel shippers as FedEx and USPS unveil more surcharges
  • New mega-containership arrivals risk upsetting the balance on box trades
  • Zim joins fleet of carriers reporting proftable Q2 despite declining volumes
  • Equipment shortages in China a new blow to shippers
  • DP World's 'resilient' results support diversification strategy
  • Supply chain radar: FedEx, UPS know their trade but what next after Amazon?

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • Great Lakes Dredge books contracts worth $117.8 million
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) today reported the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $117.8 million. The awarded work includes: Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Head
  • Washington State project aims to speed up development of fast foil ferry
    A consortium of Washington State players in the blue economy has launched a Joint Innovation Project to speed the design of a fast foil ferry, an innovation that promises a leap forward
  • Tanker reportedly hijacked off Somalia
    Maritime security specialist Dryad Global says that reporting suggests that the Panama-flagged chemical vessel Aegean II IMO: 9016911 has been hijacked off the Horn of Africa. If true, this would be the
  • Seaway pilots take delivery of Gladding-Hearn pilot launch
    Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass,, has delivered a Chesapeake class pilot boat to the Saint Lawrence Seaway Pilots Association in Cape Vincent, N.Y. The Seaway pilots navigate ships in and out
  • Mackay Marine preps for sea trials of Canada's third OFSV
    Canada's third Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV), the future CCGS John Cabot, recently launched by Seaspan's Vancouver shipyard, features a broad array of electronics integrated by Thales Canada, whose team includes Mackay
  • Delivery of E-Motion river cruise ship delayed
    Germany's A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH reports that delivery of its innovative new E-Motion river cruise vessel, originally planned for May 2021, has been postponed until March 2022 as a result of disruption to
  • Ocean Technologies Group names Maarten Van Gool CFO
    Experienced technology executive Maarten Van Gool has joined Ocean Technologies Group, as Chief Financial Officer. Van Gool's experience in technology businesses spans three decades with blue-chip organizations building strong fiduciary controls and
  • Norway expels Russian in DNV GL employee spy case
    Norway's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday expelled a Russian diplomat linked to a case in which an employee of DNV GL was taken into custody by PST, the Norwegian security agency, on August

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • Malta urged to resolve stuck Maersk tanker with 27 rescued migrants
    Maersk Tankers has requested the Danish, Maltese and Tunisian governments to quickly find a resolution and disembark 27 migrants stuck...
  • Iran-UAE vessel seizures likely a 'local dispute', security observers caution
    Iran seized a UAE vessel on Monday after UAE coast guards shot dead two Iranian fishermen. Security sources said the...
  • Höegh LNG seeks long-term FSRU contract coverage
    Höegh LNG says it is looking at long-term contract coverage as demand for gas starts to recover ahead of the...
  • Navios posts second-quarter loss as dry bulk rates shrink
    Navios's second quarter of the year financial results revealed a net loss of $35.3m, which was a marginal improvement on...
  • A total of 14 seafarers missing after ships collide
    A tanker and a barge collided off China leading to the barge to sink and the vessel to catch fire
  • US retaliation challenges Hong Kong maritime hub prospects
    Liner shipping carriers operating on the transpacific trade are said to be among the hardest hit from Washington's move to...
  • New appointments reveal Ocean Technologies' strategy
    Ocean Technologies Group chief executive Manish Singh has led several acquisitions and approved three major senior executives in just six...
  • Saudi Arabia ports prohibit open-loop scrubbers
    The decision by Saudi Arabia adds to the number of jurisdictions that have prohibited use of the open-loop exhaust gas...
  • Maersk's strategy U-turn since the 2009 financial crash pays dividends during pandemic crisis
    Blanked sailings and idle ships are likely to become a feature of container shipping as carriers, such as Maersk, follow...
  • Yard Talk | Shiprecycling recovery gains momentum
    Prices in the Indian subcontinent markets have broken into $300 per ldt territory and may even climb to $400 per...
  • State must help bankroll Greek ferry sector, says analyst
    Analysts argue that investors and financiers need to act prudently to avoid the immediate collapse of companies, but the only...
  • A dismal winter forecast for LNG shipping
    Poten & Partners predicts that LNG shipping rates may peak at less than half of last October's seasonal high, slammed...
  • Shipmanagers slam Singapore over seafarer repatriation restrictions
    Shipmanager group InterManager has criticised Singapore for introducing tougher quarantine and immigration policies that it claims prevent most owners and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Maersk lifts profits and crew repatriation efforts | Box lines eye volume recovery | Wakashio spill latest...
  • US bonds source of liquidity for selected owners
    Watson Farley & Williams global head of marine Lindsey Keeble and senior capital markets partner Simon Ovenden, and the firm's...
  • Rising retail sales boost US west coast throughput
    The increased sales to consumers across the country are boosting business for ports up and down the west coast, but...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • ATA files FMC complaint against container lines, chassis manager
  • Short-sea carrier buy boosts DP World's India market control
  • UP levying $3,500 surcharge on small shippers out of LA
  • JOC Uncharted: Parcel shippers need to diversify peak season carriers
  • CMA CGM launches expedited LA trans-Pacific service

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • US moves to force UN to put Iran sanctions back in place
  • Hoegh LNG beats analyst expectations as leadership combines
  • Carnival expected to stay within secured debt threshold
  • Strong tanker FFA values underline hedging needs rather than bullish outlook, Alphatanker says
  • Back-and-forth aggression sees Iran detain UAE vessel
  • Titan LNG expands bunkering operations into Germany
  • Japan Marine United declares Covid-19 outbreak over
  • Shipping stocks fall short of S&P 500 comeback story
  • Frangou's Navios Maritime to list logistics offshoot in Brazil
  • Tanker burns off China after smash, leaving 14 crew members missing
  • Profit growth fuels rise in Glastad family book equity in holding company
  • Kamsarmax sale shows potential for rising bulker prices
  • Bruised FSRU players outline LNG project hurdles
  • FSRU projects mushroom with conversions making a comeback
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen tries for bond after $69m loss
  • DSME outlook turns bleak as LNG newbuilding market weakens
  • Braemar starts probe after swathe of shareholders vote down pay report
  • OCIMF gives remote vetting guidelines to SIRE inspectors
  • Hoegh LNG targets nine project with three open FSRUs
  • Japanese shipowners start to take back Pacific Carriers' bulkers
  • KCC pursues new combination carrier trades as charter lengths likely to stretch
  • Golden Ocean panamax trio lead off Arctic dry bulk season
  • Cruise asset values sink further under Covid-19 grip
  • Prima Marine set to benefit from more flights and tanker acquisitions
  • Ocean Agencies orders ultramax bulker newbuildings at New Dayang Shipbuilding
  • Saudi Arabia joins list of countries banning open-loop scrubbers
  • Branson calls on shipping to clean up its act after Wakashio spill
  • Shipping set to pay for Mauritius pollution disaster as clean-up bill mounts
  • Telemedicine on call for crews during coronavirus crisis
  • Swing to spot tanker exposure propels Odfjell back into profit
  • Intercargo calls for 'transparent' investigation into Wakashio incident
  • Genting Hong Kong to suspend interest and charter payments to preserve cash
  • Hoegh LNG top guns to take over at master limited partnership

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • Truckers seek $1.8B from ocean carriers for alleged chassis overcharges
    The American Trucking Associations' Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference seeks to put an end to alleged price manipulation of container chassis usage between ocean carriers and...
  • TSA names industry members to aviation security committee
    The Transportation Security Administration doesn't have all the answers for securing airports, passenger flights and air cargo, so it relies on industry advisers. Four new...
  • FMCSA approves 'performance-based' chassis inspection training
    The Intermodal Association of North America said the federal agency's signoff allows more efficient training and helps recruit and retain equipment mechanics.
  • Breaking news: Port of Montreal union will move critical goods
    Maritime Employers Association announces longshore workers will handle 'controlled substances and COVID-19-related merchandise.'

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 20, 2020
  • Bunker prices in the Pacific Northwest hike to July levels on strengthened demand, tight avails
    Prices for bunker fuels in Vancouver and Seattle rose this week to levels last seen in end-July due to an increased demand coupled with tight supply, according to market sources.
  • Port of Gothenburg sees H1 container, energy product volumes grow despite COVID-19
    The port of Gothenburg, in Sweden, saw energy product volumes in the first half of 2020 rise 22% on the year to 11.8 million mt, with H1 container traffic up 4% year-on-year to 401,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), the port authority reported Aug. 20.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude oil dips after recovery concerns raised by Fed, OPEC+
    Rising US jobless claims and ongoing concerns about a slow economic recovery from the Federal Reserve and OPEC+ helped push crude oil prices down on Aug. 20, even though optimistic views were expressed about stronger oil demand by the end of 2020.
  • OIL FUTURES: Rising unemployment and coronavirus cases push crude prices down
    Rising US jobless claims and ongoing concerns about a slow economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic combined to push crude oil prices down Aug. 20, even though OPEC+ expressed optimism about stronger oil demand by the end of 2020.
  • OPEC+ data reveals extent of oil quota non-compliance that must be compensated
    OPEC+ members that exceeded their production quotas will have to cut an extra 2.31 million b/d as compensation by the end of September, the alliance's data shows, keeping a lid on output as compliant members are allowed to ease back from historic output restraints.
  • September-loading West African crude left unsold as demand wanes
    West African crude grades have been hit by a fall in demand from key buyers in China and India, and, with interest from refiners in Europe only sluggish at best, a lot of September volumes have been left unsold as the market moves to start trading October cargoes.
  • Saudi crude exports slump to record low as output hits 17-year low
    Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports plunged to the lowest on record in June and production fell to the lowest in 17 years as OPEC and its allies continued their campaign to tighten the market.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Omsk, Moscow increase diesel output in H1
    Russia's Gazprom Neft said that its Omsk and Moscow refineries increased diesel output by 1.6% in the first-half to 4.48 million mt. Gasoline output remained steady at 3.91 million mt, whereas the production of bunker fuel was 8% higher at 1.38 million mt.
  • JAPAN DATA: June bonded bunker fuel oil sales fall 1.7% on month on weak demand
    Japan sold 2.5 million barrels of bonded bunker fuel oil in June, down 1.7% from May but up 24.2% from a year ago, the latest Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry data showed.
  • Vietnam's July gasoil imports hits over 2-year high on firm demand
    Vietnam's gasoil imports jumped to more than a two-year high in July, as the country's requirements for the middle distillate product remained firm amid an early loosening of coronavirus-related restrictions.
  • Bangladesh to trim Sep HSFO imports on weaker demand, lower-priced stocks
    Bangladesh, one of the major buyers of high sulfur fuel oil from Singapore, plans to trim its September imports by about 7% from August, with importers expecting weaker demand and eyeing low-priced stocks purchased earlier, the president of Bangladesh Independent Power Producers Association said Aug. 18.
  • Panamax/Kamsarmax market regains strength in ECSA despite seasonal norms
    Increasing Chinese demand has supported Panamax/Kamsarmax freight rates in east coast South America despite seasonal harvest changes in the region, according to sources Aug. 20.
  • Singapore 180 CST HSFO cash differential jumps to 6-month high on tight supply
    The Singapore 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differential over swaps values jumped to a six-month high on Aug. 19 due to supply tightness in the region, led by strong demand from the US and straight-run fuel oil requirements from Asian refiners.
  • China Aviation Oil denies allegations of 'fraud' in gasoil cargo trade
    Singapore-listed China Aviation Oil, Asia's biggest jet fuel trading house, has denied allegations of "fraudulent" trade of a gasoil cargo made by Swiss bank BCP and the company said in a statement Aug. 20 that it intends to defend itself against the bank's legal and financial claims.
  • Listen: Jet fuel rises above coronavirus with a new, greener assessment

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
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
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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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› 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
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
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