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October 29, 2020

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OCTOBER 28, 2020
Bahri's excellence in human resource management recognised with 'Team of the Year' title at GCC GOV HR Awards Container rates on China-North America routes soar by 30 pc NYK-operated PCTC accredited as world's first Digital Smart Ship Faceless Assessment - New provisions in ICES in terms of Board Circular 45/2020 dated 12.10.2020 East Container Terminal commissioned in Colombo JNPT Centralized Parking Plaza operational DSV Panalpina acquires Prime Cargo Maersk's new flat rate for storage charge in United States National Logistics Policy coming soon India Post & United States Postal Service agree on Electronic Exchange of Customs data related to postal shipments Logistics pioneer Shashi Kiran Shetty appointed Chairman of the Society & Board of Governors of NITIE by the Ministry of Education, GoI

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Do logistics put the brakes on? ITJ Video News - 29 October 2020 Temperature sensors for 3,000 freight wagons OOCL also going strong Ports of Igoumenitsa and Tanger renew green certification DSV Panalpina acquires e-commerce specialist Road tolls: ECJ rules in favour of Polish forwarder Qantas puts world's first A321P2F into service IAG Cargo fills new head of sales position USA/Windsor: First rail shipment from new hub "No sign of recovery in sight" for Asian carriers Panasonic opts for Gefco France Ferries to bridge Brexit Digital contract platform picks retailer's executive A step towards underground freight transport "Curiosity of the Day" Welsh MRO moves into conversion business Port of Switzerland stands its ground

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OCTOBER 28, 2020
Ocean carriers chasing premium rates are disrupting the supply chain, claims Container shortages a growing problem for US agriculture shippers TT Club weighs in to help supply chain players with online guidance China-Europe landbridge 'will become one of the world's major tradelanes' Major digital step for NTB as it signs up with Portchain for berth optimisation Darren Peek steps up to lead airfreight sales at IAG Cargo Apprentices more vital than ever now, says BIFA Kalitta Air to be launch operator of 'The Big Twin' Analysis: CH Robinson in dire straits. Will the rope break? M&A radar: Prime who? DSV Panalpina warms up for the main course

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OCTOBER 28, 2020
Canada rolls out new marine navigation safety regs Canadian Minister of Transport Marc Garneau, today announced that the Government of Canada has published its new Marine Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 They apply to commercial vessels of all sizes, including fishing Hendricks River Logistics restructures terminal services As coal shipments on U.S. inland waterways continue to decline, terminals at which coal was a primary commodity are having to diversify their business. Hendricks River Logistics, located at Keokuk, Iowa, at Oil and gas production shut in as Gulf coast prepares for Zeta In an advisory issued at 10.00 a.m. CDT this morning, the National Hurricane Center warned that Hurricane Zeta, the 27th named storm of the current hurricane season, is expected to produce a Volvo Penta IMO III gensets will provide power backup for five Norwegian electric ferries Turkey's Sefine Shipyard has won an order to supply Norwegian operator Boreal with five electric ferries. Designed by Multi Maritime, they will operate to-and-from the islands in the inner Oslo fjord and VIDEO: VB-10,000 arrives at Golden Ray wreck site The largest heavy lift vessel ever built in the U.S., the twin-gantry, twin-barge catamaran VB-10,000, has now arrived in St. Simons Sound, Ga., where it will play a key role in the ClassNK grants first "Digital Smart Ship" notation Delivered to NYK Line today by Shin Kurishima Dockyard, Sakura Leader is not only the first large LNG-fueled PCTC to be built in Japan, but the first ship to be granted ClassNK's

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OCTOBER 28, 2020
West of England defends 'fair and reasonable' 7.5% rate hike P&I rates have been gradually eroding in real terms for a long period of time, which makes West of England's... European Parliament pushed to support scrubber prohibition A new report calls on the EU to ban scrubbers, prohibit the use of heavy fuel oil and take on... UK tax law changes could hit shipowners anywhere, experts claim Factors such as when crew members join a vessel, and how long they remain on board, will have a bearing... Greece: Europe's global shipping powerhouse Exclusive Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows that Greek shipping is a powerful player in trades across the globe, whether it... Greek bank comeback gathers pace Five Greek banks have managed to maintain a presence in the ship finance market while a number of bigger and... Historic industry that is delivering the goods today A long history steeped in shipping, human resources and a community spirit among ship operators are some of the ingredients... Cargill partners to explore cutting-edge wind technology With decarbonisation now driving many shipping decisions, and with ongoing uncertainty about which greener marine fuels will emerge to replace... Weekly Briefing: Carriers return more ships to service; US sanctions Iran oil entities Record weekly capacity is expected on some container trade lanes in the fourth quarter of 2020 as demand for goods... Strong soyabean trade supports dry bulk market In the first seven weeks of the US marketing year, soyabean exports to China amounted to 8.2m tonnes, according to... Boxships see a surge in scrubber installations The price spread between low- and high-sulphur fuel has decreased to the point that the economics of retrofits make little... NYK pledges to fuel all PCTC newbuilds with LNG in future Announcement came as NYK took delivery of its LNG-fueled car carrier Sakura Leader, which is said to be able to... ExxonMobil and JERA join up for Vietnam LNG project US-based oil and gas group and Japan's biggest power generator are betting on an expected uptick in Vietnam's LNG imports... Daily Briefing Free to read: Stowaways' tanker was denied port access by France and Spain \| US sanctions more key Iran parties... CIMC buoyed by surging container demand CIMC said the average price for new containers had also 'increased substantially'. The results come amid an ongoing shortage of... LNG derivative trades reach new high Interest in freight derivatives appears to lag behind that for the commodity, however, as some LNG players look for alternative... Singapore to offer two more LNG bunker licences The request for proposals is at an initial stage and it is not clear whether there will be any takers... Cosco Shipping appoints Feng to senior management Mr Feng, 50, joined Cosco in 1995 and has held various senior positions within the group and its listed subsidiaries... Southern California ports' throughput slowed by surging imports Jim McKenna, chief executive of the Pacific Maritime Association, which handles labour relations for leading shipping lines and terminal operators... Costamare acquires more ships against rising market With $210.4m in liquidity and no meaningful debt maturities until 2024 Costamare is on the lookout for acquisitions. It also...

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OCTOBER 28, 2020
Surcharges power UPS to ground services revenue gain Terminal operator veteran Edwards to lead Virginia port SCPA says Leatherman terminal to spur volume recovery in 2021 Trade finance network partners with electronic BL developer US Gulf pulls more Asian imports amid West Coast congestion DSV makes e-commerce growth play with Prime Cargo acquisition

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OCTOBER 28, 2020
Freight forwarder sues big tech-backed competitor over theft of company secrets Former Uber executive Fraser Robinson allegedly took a job with Vanguard Logistics Services to steal their ideas LNG carrier rate rise set to continue but fall away in 2021, Poten says Broker and consultant talks about what next week's US election means for LNG and energy Company probe clears Antonello of wrongdoing while at Golar LNG Golar LNG launched the investigation after Brazilian authorities began looking into an alleged bribery scheme spearheaded by the former executive Canada's Seaspan homes in on yard for LNG bunker newbuilding Company is pressing ahead with plans to conduct LNG bunkering in Port of Vancouver with its own vessel from 2023 Teekay Tankers wields axe on ship management execs Trio of top Singapore bosses to leave as ship teams reduced from four to three Hadley Shipping selling panamax after 14-year stay in company stable Warwick & Esplen-controlled shipowner offloads bulker to undisclosed buyer Teekay Tankers wields axe on shipmanagement execs Trio of top Singapore bosses to leave as ship teams reduced from four to three Cleaves suspends Scorpio Bulkers coverage as Jefferies cuts estimates Shift from bulkers to wind-farm vessels causing a stir among analysts Total moves forward with plan to shed its interests in LNG quartet Vessels fall under divestment efforts by French energy major as it renews its chartered LNG fleet Master charged after Maersk boxship cuts Greek minesweeper in two Two crew members suffer minor injuries in collision off Piraeus Navig8 grows suezmax pool in deals with Greek shipowners Allseas and Transmed contribute tankers to growing commercial management operation Sovcomflot and MOL seal charter deals on Arc7 LNG sextet Ice-breaking vessels are booked on 30-year charters with operators of Novatek's Arctic LNG 2 project New boss rethinks which vessels FSG can build at a profit Philipp Maracke beginning strategic review of operations at restructured German shipyard Gunvor targets big spend on energy transition as profit hits record high Trader and ship operator says 10% of net equity will be spent on eco solutions over the next couple of years IMO's tepid carbon-cutting plan will see it sitting on the sidelines The real business of tackling greenhouse gases is now in the hands of shipowners, EU regulators and potentially Joe Biden Britannia P&I returns $10m in capital to members despite underwriting losses UK-based mutual is taking advantage of its financial strength during a difficult time for P&I clubs Nurdle spill covers South African beaches in plastic Authorities hunt containership that shed billions of tiny plastic pellets Scorpio Group staff cuts coming as result of shift to wind New York-listed owner to drop Scorpio Bulkers name, top management reveals in interview Scorpio Bulkers considers en-bloc deals as it accelerates bulkers sell-off New York-listed owner to take WTIV management in-house, and is looking into building the units at US yards under the Jones Act Andreas Sohmen-Pao: Nuclear option could prove catastrophic for shipping BW Group chairman says nuclear would be a dangerous fuel for the future, but not for safety reasons Cargill embraces high-tech yacht 'wing sails' for new emissions cut drive Technology developed for America's Cup yacht racing repurposed for the humbler world of bulk shipping Color Group extends debt freeze to save another $22m Norwegian ropax owner uses option to keep deferring payments to banks during pandemic Japan names gang of 19 behind IMO's controversial carbon deal Major maritime nations from across the globe backed measures to reduce shipping's carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 Maersk containership cuts Greek minesweeper in two Two crew members suffer minor injuries in collision off Piraeus Total inks charters for LNG-fuelled aframax tanker quartet Energy major signs up to newbuilding duo with Viken Shipping and confirms deals on Hafnia pair Wartsila reveals work on bird's-eye views and 'transparent' bows Finnish technology group is testing out new technology to boost shipowners' efficiency Boxship owners holding back on scrubber fittings as rates boom Strong rates too good to miss for some companies as yard stays delayed Nurdle spill leaves South African beaches covered in plastic Authorities on the hunt for containership that spilled billions of tiny plastic pellets off the South African coastline Singapore looks to recruit two more LNG bunker suppliers Maritime regulator has given potential suppliers just two months to submit proposals Omegra bags sweet contract of affreightment deal for 2023 Sugar contract shows that a longer-term perspective is reemerging in the dry-cargo market Singapore pushing ahead with plans for floating LNG terminal Government minister also says city state is looking at hydrogen as an 'important energy solution' Bidders line up to make offers on small-scale FSRU for Corsica At least three parties are expected to participate in the tender as bid window closure looms ICBC cuts price of PSV quartet again but ships may never sell One broking source believes there are heavy factors weighing against a successful auction in China NorthStar Midstream eyes next LNG bunker barge as US demand grows Fresh expansion possible at Jax LNG facility to meet needs of Florida and US east coast

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OCTOBER 28, 2020
GECAS to lease first 777-300 converted freighters to Kalitta Air Kalitta Air's order of 777 passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft is an industry first. Container sector scrambles to avert holiday 'shipageddon' The trans-Pacific market is bursting at the seams as shippers rush in holiday cargoes. COVID vaccine fallout: General air cargo, wait your turn COVID vaccines will be the highest priority for air cargo companies, and that means other types of shipments could sit in warehouses waiting to catch... Maersk facilitating COVID-19 vaccine distribution "Efficient and safe delivery of COVID-19 vaccines around the world is the most urgent logistics challenge we face today." What shippers must know before packing containers A half-dozen basic physical characteristics of ocean containers should be considered before shippers or their packers stuff them.

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OCTOBER 28, 2020
OIL FUTURES: Crude plunges 5% on Europe lockdowns, US inventory build Oil futures settled near one-month lows Oct. 28 as fundamental outlooks dimmed amid tightened COVID-19 restrictions in Europe and a US crude inventory build. Japan's ENEOS looks to trim Oct-Dec fuel oil price Japan's largest refiner ENEOS is looking to trim its October-December low sulfur fuel oil price for domestic industrial customers by 1.8% from the July-September quarter to Yen 41,640/kiloliters ($62.57/b) due to lower oil prices, documents obtained by S&P Global Platts showed. REFINERY NEWS: Indonesia's Pertamina to skip Q4 LSFO exports from Balikpapan State-owned Pertamina is likely to skip exports of low sulfur fuel oil cargoes loading from its 260,000 b/d Balikpapan refinery in the fourth quarter as the company is operating its refineries at reduced run rates, a source close to the matter said on Oct. 27. Oil demand too weak for January OPEC+ production increase: Aramco Trading CEO Stressed refining margins indicate demand issues Prices likely to remain in $38-$43/b range Drop in shale production supporting prices Oil, gas to play key role for decades despite energy transition: Petronas CEO Petronas will continue to pursue its oil, gas investments Aiming for bigger footprint in hydrogen, solar, biofuels IRELAND DATA: Sep oil products and biofuels demand up 16% on month Fuel oil demand falls 6.85% on month Motor fuel demand rises Scrubber uptake clouds incentive for low sulfur marine fuel production: Concawe Scrubber demand increases to 20% by 2025: Wood Mackenzie, Concawe Northwest Europe HSFO arbitrage to Asia drops since March 2019 Middle distillate demand decline by 2025 will see more enter bunker pool Total charters four LNG-powered Aframax-type tankers Vessels to carry crude or refined products Industry sources view LNG as transitional fuel Scorpio Bulkers outlines vessel sales following unsuccessful scrubber gamble Shipping company pivots to wind turbine infrastructure Wind turbine contract signing 'imminent'

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

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

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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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› 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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