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September 28, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
  • 400,000 seafarers stuck at sea as crew change crisis deepens
  • Baltic freight index jumps more than two-month high
  • CMA CGM FAL LINES implementing Port Congestion Surcharge at Felixstowe from Oct. 1
  • Idle tonnage down as charter rates surge, says report
  • Retail inventory levels seen potentially driving Transpacific demand
  • Tanker rates settle into lower levels in August due to sluggish demand: OPEC
  • Pending Drawback claims due to PFMS account not validated
  • STANDING ORDER NO. 33/2020 - CFS Export
  • JNPT striving towards a 'Swachh Bharat'
  • Major Port Authorities Bill 2020 will facilitate the Major Ports to compete with world class ports: Mandaviya
  • VOC Port handles longest windmill blades
  • Freight loading on the upswing in South Central Railway in Sept.
  • Sea & road transportation segment witnessing continuing recovery: India Ratings
  • India's sovereign rating retained at BBB- with stable outlook: S&P Global Ratings
  • Allcargo Logistics offers a ray of hope amid the pandemic
  • CBDT launches faceless appeals
  • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders' disinvestment IPO opens Tuesday

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Daily trains from China to Hamburg
  • Turkish Cargo integrating its virtual workforce
  • Alpensped launches '50/50 climate initiative'
  • Large order for Dematic in Denmark
  • Hellmann appoints new automotive logistics head
  • Guaranteeing long term Asia-Europe capacities
  • New times ahead, says Drewry
  • Hungarians investing in e-hybrid locomotive
  • ESR leases Tokyo building to Nakano Shokai
  • Pharma.Aero inducts two new members
  • Shipping on the Danube remains under pressure
  • Emirates' permanent humanitarian commitment
  • Breaking records on Indian routes
  • Czech automotive trains rerouted
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Night Star Express welcomes new customer Baywa
  • Schwarzmüller restructuring management team
  • What about the maritime industry in 2050?

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • Transpacific rates bull run takes a breath as Golden Week holiday looms
  • Agreement at last between DP World and Maritime Union of Australia?
  • Geodis secures China-Europe air freight capacity amid Q4 availability fears
  • Another new China-Europe multimodal sea-rail service launches next month
  • Covid cargo surge brings Air New Zealand respite in one of its worst years
  • New funding allows food specialist Silo to aim higher and expand
  • Former Agilty chief Essa al-Saleh is new chairman of Volta Trucks
  • Maersk calls for action as stranded seafarer roll call hits 400,000
  • Hellmann takes on Panalpina automotive specialist Monika Thielemann-Hald
  • Supply chain radar: Peak season - 'If you ain't ready now, you will never be'

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • OMSA-NOIA webinar series underscores collaborative outlook for U.S. offshore wind
    The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) and the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) yesterday concluded a three-day webinar series that brought together offshore energy leaders and elected officials to discuss the outlook
  • IMO: Crew change crisis is deepening
    Some 400,000 seafarers from across the globe are now stranded on ships, continuing to work but unable to be relieved, in a deepening crew change crisis which threatens trade and maritime safety,
  • VIDEO: OceanX unveils its new exploration vessel
    Non-profit ocean exploration and media production company OceanX has taken the wraps of its new exploration vessel, the R/V OceanXplorer. Designed and built to be the most advanced combined marine research and
  • Swift response by NDT team enables ship to keep on schedule after emergency welds
    When a shipping company needed fast overnight action to ensure the integrity of new welds carried out on a ship moored overnight in the U.K.'s Manchester Ship Canal, non-destructive testing (NDT) specialist
  • Knud E. Hansen unveils design for icebreaking expedition ship
    Danish naval architectural consultancy Knud E. Hansen has developed the design for an Icebreaking expedition cruise vessel with a high degree of operational flexibility and a wide range of sophisticated design features.
  • Inmarsat extends Fleet LTE coverage to Gulf of Mexico
    Inmarsat is extending its "three-in-one" Fleet LTE coverage for offshore service vessels to the Gulf of Mexico, following successful trials with ship management company V.Ships Offshore in the North Sea area. The
  • Great Lakes Dredge books $105 million Jacksonville deepening contract
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) has been awarded a $105 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' contract on the Jacksonville Harbor Construction Dredging, 47-Foot Contract C Cut-42 Project. Great Lakes
  • Harvey Gulf to install 10 more battery systems
    New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine says that it will continue the transformation of its fleet ahead of other U.S. flag operators by committing to install 10 additional battery systems on

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • Clock ticking to secure shipping's global carbon solution
    Trafigura's new proposal to impose up to a $300 levy per tonne of CO2-equivalent on shipping fuel to boost the...
  • Freight futures suggest muted fourth-quarter tanker rally
    Forward freight agreements are not only an indicator of current sentiment but used by oil companies, traders and shipowners to...
  • Marine insurance offers security in a changing world
    Insurance is not an optional purchase for shipowners, because adequate cover is a precondition of being able to trade at...
  • China tightens crew controls as port infections rise
    The additional rules come after new infections were found at two Chinese ports recently. Local shipmanagement sources say the cases...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Two weeks of IUMI in under 15 minutes
    The International Union of Marine Insurance offers an essential snapshot of maritime risk every year via its globe-trotting annual get...
  • Carbon capture could cut decarbonisation costs by 50%, says study
    Carbon capture and storage, used in industries such as cement production or energy, is a new concept in the shipping...
  • Scorpio sells tankers to raise cash
    Product tanker operator also looking to raise cash in bond issue
  • The week in charts: Floating storage unwinds further; tanker scrappage low
    The volume of crude and clean products in floating storage around the world has dipped in the past week, according...
  • Congestion surcharge introduced at Felixstowe as costs rise
    CMA CGM will be implementing a surcharge of $150 per teu for imports and exports between Asia and Felixstowe from...
  • Trafigura proposes new levy on marine fuels to cut emissions
    The commodity trader and major charterer has suggested a levy of between $250 and $300 per tonne of CO2-equivalent on shipping...
  • DP World close to deal with union over Sydney terminal dispute
    DP World Australia said the MUA's decision last week to halt stoppages and go-slows had allowed productive negotiations regarding working...
  • Container spot freight rates show signs of easing
    Additional capacity coming into operation has provided a breather for shippers but spot rates remain near all-time highs
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Crunch time for shipping's green finance credentials | Banks warn against shutting out shipping from green financing...
  • New Diamond owners to pay compensation to Sri Lanka
    Sri Lanka's Attorney General's Department has made a request to the owners for another 100m Rupees ($540,000) as compensation to...
  • Nakilat lines up four VLGCs for sale
    The four South Korean-built tankers are worth a total of $174.35m, according to online data provider VesselsValue. They are, however...
  • Zhonggu Logistics will buy six vessels after successful IPO
    Chairman Lu Zongjun says his company is set to benefit from the new strategic axis of China's economic development, a...
  • Ammonia technology 'ready in five years', says MISC chief
    MISC chief qualifies, however, that the shipping line supports calls for a zero-emissions transition to a multi-fuel future, in which...
  • Japanese shipbuilding tie-up postponed by regulatory hurdles
    Deal involves Imabari acquiring a stake in JMU and then the two firms establishing a joint venture named Nihon Shipyard...
  • Oil spotted near stricken Yemen tanker
    Saudi Arabia warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday of an 'oil spot' about 50 km west of Safer, the...
  • US oil industry slowly recovering, Dallas Fed says
    The results are part of data collected from 166 energy firms by the US Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas during...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • US importers from Asia turn to short-term contracts to secure space
  • COVID-19, tighter regulations drag on flagging European ro-ro market
  • Elevated Asia import volumes could last beyond October
  • DP World labor deal raises hopes for Australia port labor peace
  • Convoy's RFP avoidance product stirs industry scrutiny
  • Trans-Atlantic container volumes rebounding

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • Analysts not yet sounding alarm on investigation into Hygo chief executive
  • Capesizes enjoy China's growing appetite for iron ore
    Rates still remain flat, however, despite upward momentum, according to broker
  • Building bridges: UAE and Israel continue to forge ties with trade effort
    Deal is DP World's second in Israel in as many weeks as trade links open
  • Icelandic prosecutors launch investigation after Eimskip ships scrapped in India
    The action follows an investigative documentary broadcast in Iceland, which shows the vessels in Alang
  • China tightens crew health checks after four Cosco seafarers test positive for Covid-19
    New policy designed to limit the spread of virus could worsen port congestion
  • NYK and JMU agree 'actual sea conditions' contract for newbuilds
    New agreement will see calm sea provisions ditched for more realistic criteria
  • Market watches Hygo Energy amid expectations IPO could be pulled
    Golar LNG remains mum on talk that it is off from its $558m initial public offering
  • Arne Blystad's OHT seeks expansion cash with Oslo listing
    Heavy lift and wind vessel company wants to raise its investor profile as it seeks to develop 'asset-heavy' business
  • U-Ming wins first charter contract in Anglo American's capesize bulker spree
    Anglo American poised to award more charter contracts of LNG-fuelled newbuildings at a later stage
  • Russian sovereign wealth fund pledges to take part in Sovcomflot IPO
    Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) is planning to snap up shares in tanker and LNG carrier owner
  • Nations must act as one to address ongoing crew change crisis
    GAC Group's Neil Godfrey argues nations that acted early and effectively to address the crew change crisis now offer a blueprint for industry-wide response
  • Samos Steamship linked to sale of oldest vessel
    Older VLOC fetches price near demolition levels, brokers say
  • EU competition regulators discussing HHI mega-merger with DSME
    EU is concerned about the effect of the proposed merger on the LNG carrier market
  • Super scribes: Global Maritime Forum reveals sustainability essay winners
    Shipping in good hands judging by the more than 100 entries received from young professionals in Future Maritime Leaders competition
  • Trafigura and Gunvor drop six-month charters of VLCC newbuildings
    Traders become reluctant in firming up fixtures due to weak rates, limited arbitrage and storage opportunities
  • Trafigura calls for IMO carbon intensity levy on bunkers
    Trader says drastic action is needed through plan that will charge owners for carbon content of bunkers.
  • Former Bourbon PSVs heading to Nigeria after ICBC auction
    Two ships sold by bank in China, but four will go under the hammer again
  • Scorpio Tankers adds $82m in liquidity with leasing and loan deals
    US-listed shipowner sells and charters back eight tankers, while adding financing for scrubber fittings
  • POSH wins Petrobras work for accommodation vessels
    Offshore player beats off stiff competition to secure jobs with Brazilian oil major
  • Hapag-Lloyd reignites hunt for ultra-large boxship newbuildings
    German liner company is back with yards asking for quotes that include LNG-fuelled vessels
  • LNG bunker tank lifted into Hapag-Lloyd's first boxship retrofit
    Key part of pioneering job completed in China with ship due to return to trading in new year
  • PGS agrees $1.2bn debt deal but some lenders hold out
    Legal action remains a possibility for Norwegian owner despite majority of banks pushing back payments and maturities.
  • Dan Gold back for more as he builds stake in Okeanis Eco Tankers
    QVT ploughs another $1.4m into Greek owner's stock as he strengthens position as second-biggest investor
  • DP World reaches contract breakthrough with Australian union
    Long-running dispute coming to a close as union claims acceptable workplace agreements will be ready by end of September
  • China's Fuzhou Xinjiahong exits shipowning with bulker sale
    One long-running player in a city of small independent shipowners has sold its last ship and moved on to other investments

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • How IMO 2020 turned into the Y2K of ocean shipping
    Marine fuel prices are down 30% year-on-year despite the IMO 2020 regulation.
  • Schiphol airport organizes cargo community to expedite COVID vaccine distribution
    From trucking, security and data exchange to customs and civil aviation permissions, the Amsterdam airport is covering all the bases for rushing out approved coronavirus...
  • Port of LA's Seroka calls for US focus on exports
    Executive Director Gene Seroka shines spotlight on trade gap on "Squawk Box Asia."
  • FreightWaves Flashback 1963: Rail piggyback captures 9.3% of citrus movement in two years
    1963: Trucks have moved into the lead as the primary mode of transportation for Florida's half billion dollar citrus and vegetable crops.
  • Ocean shipping giant CMA CGM spreads its wings to air cargo
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM is diversifying into a multi-modal transport and logistics company, dipping its toe into the air cargo market after buying a...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
  • Trafigura proposes carbon levy for shipping to hasten decarbonization
    Trafigura, the independent oil trader and one of the world's largest ship charterers, has proposed that the International Maritime Organization introduce a carbon levy of $250-$300/mt of CO2 equivalent on shipping fuels, to make zero- and low-carbon fuels more economically viable and more competitive.
  • European naphtha to enter Oct strong on run cuts, petchem producer support
    The European naphtha market firmed entering October pricing amid supportive demand from the petrochemicals industry and better market share as a feedstock against LPG.
  • Chinese oil companies plan to export 1.43 mil mt gasoline, 1.76 mil mt gasoil in Oct
    Chinese oil companies plan to keep their October gasoline exports at 1.428 million mt, almost flat from September, while reducing gasoil exports by 5.9% month on month to 1.76 million mt, industry sources with knowledge of the matter said on Sept. 24.
  • S Korean Busan Port's Aug container volume falls 6% on weak demand
    Container throughput at South Korea's largest container port -- Busan Port -- fell 6% year on year to 1.72 million twenty-foot-equivalent unit, or TEU, in August as global demand remains under pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, data published by the country's Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries showed.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude oil stable amid US stimulus hopes, COVID-19 concerns
    0648 GMT: Crude oil futures were stable in mid-afternoon on Sept. 25, as the bullish news that US Congress was working on a $2.4 trillion deal that could be agreed in the week starting Sept. 27 was offset by COVID-19 concerns.
  • UK to boost renewable fuel incentives with higher buy-out price
    The UK will increase the renewable transport fuels obligation (RTFO) buy-out price to GBP0.50/liter (64 cents/liter) from GBP0.30/liter, effective Jan. 1, to incentivize the supply of renewable fuels and prevent the loss of greenhouse gas savings.
  • Eight newbuild VLCCs taken on subjects with clean product floating storage options
    At least eight newbuild VLCCs have been placed on subjects on short-term time charter of up to six months with options to store oil products by global trading companies and oil majors, several shipping industry executives in Singapore, Japan and South Korea said Sept. 25.
  • OIL FUTURES: NYMEX RBOB, ULSD climb as market eyes US stimulus bill
    Refined product futures settled higher Sept. 25 as demand outlooks improved amid US stimulus optimism, but resurgent coronavirus cases in Europe weighed on crude prices.

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COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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