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February 3, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • DryBMS quality standard for dry bulk sector launched
  • PIL receives support from significant majority of creditors for debt restructuring plan, positioning it for recovery & sustainable long-term growth
  • Transpacific contract index seen high
  • Bright prospects seen for export of Indian dairy products
  • Merchandise exports up in January 2021 yoy
  • Dismantling of old RMQCs taking place at JNPT Shallow Water Berth
  • GatewayRail undertakes operations of 'python train' service on Western DFC
  • Hope Consortium extends global reach with new freight forwarder partners for vaccine distribution
  • Restriction on international flights to not apply to all-cargo operations
  • Vaccine Logistics Alliance launched in Dubai; Emirates SkyCargo a partner
  • Air India to be disinvested next fiscal; lower budgetary allocation for Civil Aviation Ministry
  • Amazon launches Startup Accelerator with Startup India to raise e-commerce exports
  • 'Finance Minister has effectively navigated the challenge of balancing fiscal concerns & addressing economic growth'
  • Blue Dart announces impressive Q3 results
  • BUDGET REACTIONS
  • SpiceJet adds two more wide body aircraft to its cargo fleet

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Daily non-stop service to North Sea
  • New generation at A. Hartrodt
  • Spanish network linked to gateway
  • A mixed bag for C.H. Robinson
  • Big Data for K Line's fleet
  • Increased capacity out of East Africa
  • Movianto Germany appoints managing director
  • Eco-truck plan to accelerate decarbonisation
  • UPS at full speed
  • Carrier HMM to be sold
  • Following the call of Norway's north
  • Expansion in the Netherlands
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Green rolling stock for RZD
  • Redefinition of System Alliance
  • More quay space for shippers
  • "AirDirectly" from Shanghai to Guadalajara
  • Record cargo volumes at Miami airport

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • Warning to shippers that transpacific contract rates may be overheating
  • Fears of renewed international sanctions after military coup in Myanmar
  • Successful debt restructuring saves PIL from becoming 'the next Hanjin'
  • Retailers sinking deeper as supply chain problems and cost challenges bite
  • Plea for help as Brexit supply chain red tape 'strangles' UK fashion industry
  • Is 'leading' Qatar Airways Cargo really leading the way in sustainability?
  • Menzies Aviation strengthens cargo team with five new senior appointments
  • Analysis: Call them 'PPCLOs' - your pure-play contract logistics proxy is served
  • Conf call redux: CH Robinson mutes analysts

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • 16 plead guilty In Coast Guard test score-fixing scam
    The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana reports that 16 defendants have pleaded guilty in relation to a test score-fixing scheme at a United States Coast Guard exam center
  • TAI develops diesel electric hybrid Jones Act SOV design
    New Orleans headquartered Technology Associates, Inc. (TAI), has added a diesel-electric hybrid offshore wind farm Service Operation Vessel (SOV) design to its EnviroMax vessel series. The TAI EnviroMax vessels have been designed
  • VIDEO: Crowley to deploy ice class ATB on new Alaska contract
    Under a new U.S. Defense Logistics Agency-Energy contract, beginning in 2021, Crowley Maritime Corporation will deploy a new, purpose-built, 55,000-barrel-capacity (2.3 million gallon) articulated tug barge (ATB) to deliver military specification fuel
  • Ocean carrier veteran joins Port NOLA leadership team
    Todd Rives has joined the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. Rives comes to Port NOLA with 15 years experience at ocean carrier CMA CGM,
  • Southern Towing Company acquires Devall Towing
    Memphis, Tenn., headquartered Southern Towing Company (STC) reports that it has acquired Sulphur, La., headquartered Devall Towing from the Devall family. Founded in 1952, Devall is a towboat and barge operator for

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • Shipowners make their play to define EU emissions rules
    European shipowners have decided it is better to engage and attempt to define the EU's upcoming emissions regulation measures rather...
  • Volumes on Myanmar-China crude pipeline fall 12%
    The crude pipeline to China from the Myanmar port opened nearly four years ago, and stretches 1,500 km. The subcontinental...
  • Owners 'going ballistic' in hardest P&I renewal round for years, warns Aon
    No big-name fleets known to have switched clubs so far, but talks likely to go to the wire and some...
  • Star Bulk agrees to buy seven bulkers from Scorpio
    The company expects to realistically sell its remaining bulkers by the end of this month, says chairman on call with...
  • US exporters hit by container equipment shortage
    Carriers are focussing on returning empties to Asian export hubs. Equipment stocks that had built up at the start of...
  • Rising tide lifts containership earnings
    Boxship owners were shunned when the pandemic first hit the market. Now they are benefitting from high levels of demand...
  • Risk to shipping will increase if hardliner takes Iranian presidency
    Iran may seize more ships for political ends if hardliners win its presidency in May, a webinar was warned. The...
  • Wikborg Rein hires admiralty manager from Ince
    Move comes after Norway-headquartered law firm poached three Ince staff for its London office in 2018
  • Trafigura suspends terminal operations in Myanmar
    Trafigura said it is monitoring the situation closely after the military took control of the country. The company says its...
  • Collaboration needed as digitech matures, says Navtor
    Vessel performance optimisation is coming of age. It is required of all shipping companies through the EU's monitoring, reporting and...
  • Letter to the Editor: No competition concerns over boxship safety collaboration
    Container lines have previously cited anti-competition laws as preventing them from sharing information on bad actors in the supply chain...
  • Costamare seals multi-year charter deals as boxship rates rise
    The chartering arrangements, which include several significant deals for panamaxes, will 'substantially enhance' both contracted revenues and charter coverage, said...
  • India to double ship recycling capacity by 2024
    The intention to bring more end-of-life ships from Europe and Japan for recycling in India is laudable, but additional steps...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Rise in transpacific contract rates could be long-lasting | Optimism grows for recovery in dry bulk segment...
  • Excessive detention and demurrage charges 'threaten' US intermodal carriers
    The HTA says one of its top priorities is 'working with US regulators and industry leaders to modernise the Shipping...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • FMC's Bentzel urges carriers to use PNW as alternative to congested LA-LB
  • Expanded box fleet giving scant relief to crimped supply chain
  • US auto imports expected to continue rebound after late 2020 recovery
  • Pandion gets $4.9 million to plot new parcel path for e-commerce
  • Shippers delaying bids to avoid rate hikes: C.H. Robinson

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • Atlantic Insurance Brokers moves in on US Gulf market
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells seven vessels to Star Bulk Carriers as wind pivot intensifies
  • Iran frees crew of South Korean tanker as investigation continues
  • Charter rates could go even higher in 'new era' for box markets
  • Crew trapped without pay on Xihe Group FPSO following arrest
  • $51bn in wind farm capital spending outstrips oil and gas for first time
  • Pirates forced Mozart crew to open 'citadel' after cutting into it and firing
  • Private Scorpio vehicle is latest to invest in green energy through $20m battery bet
  • BC Ferries seeks government cash for 13 electric ferries in $860m plan
  • Shipowners report trouble finding fuel in Cuba to meet IMO 2020 sulphur rules
  • Poseidon Principles signatories soon to reach 50% of all debt to shipping
  • Buttigieg confirmed as US transportation secretary
  • Arklow Shipping orders seven newbuildings from Royal Bodewes
  • Dorian looks to buy back shares after beating expectations
  • Atlantic Insurance Brokers moves in on US Gulf market
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells seven vessels to Star Bulk Carriers as wind pivot intensifies
  • Iran frees crew of South Korean tanker as investigation continues
  • Charter rates could go even higher in 'new era' for box markets
  • Crew trapped without pay on Xihe Group FPSO following arrest
  • $51bn in wind farm capital spending outstrips oil and gas for first time
  • Pirates forced Mozart crew to open 'citadel' after cutting into it and firing
  • Private Scorpio vehicle is latest to invest in green energy through $20m battery bet
  • BC Ferries seeks government cash for 13 electric ferries in $860m plan
  • Shipowners report trouble finding fuel in Cuba to meet IMO 2020 sulphur rules
  • Cleaves' post-pandemic party: VLGCs on VIP list but LNG carriers not invited
  • MPCC sells trio and fixes 41 ships in booming box markets
  • Ammonia seen gaining ground in ship operators' carbon game plan
  • GEV revising $1.1bn Chinese order for compressed natural gas fleet
  • Liner operators lead fresh assault on secondhand boxship market
  • Hadjipateras-backed alternative finance platform targets $162m bulker investment
  • Libyan rebels seize another ship as exports come under threat again
  • Grieg Star changes name as it looks beyond death of Libor with new ship loan
  • Veteran LNG carrier recirculated for demolition sale
  • Nereus sells bulkers ordered at height of shipping boom
  • Banks force sale of Polarcus fleet as all staff face the sack
  • Panagis Zissimatos revives Adriatic Tankers Shipping Co in Athens
  • De Chateauvieux faces creditors before eyeing further investments
  • Evergas to exit pressurised LPG as LNG plans await green light
  • Tsirigakis-backed SPAC raises $150m from New York IPO
  • Platts launches weighted average supramax TCE indices
  • Pantheon VLCC delivers 'world's first' carbon-neutral crude shipment
  • Jiuzhou Star eyes options as last ship waits to discharge
  • King Shan invests arrest winnings in younger ship
  • Private equity breaths new life into South Korea's STX Offshore

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • Alibaba won't interrupt Hong Kong package delivery for Chinese New Year
    Call Cainiao the Amazon Logistics of China. When most of China normally takes a break for the Lunar New Year, Cainiao will still be delivering...
  • News alert: Pete Buttigieg confirmed as DOT secretary
    Pete Buttigieg wants to push through an infrastructure package that links highway funding to electric vehicles and climate policy.
  • Team Worldwide's new president tasked with guiding growth
    With the focus on technology, service and operations, Team Worldwide has appointed Randy Sinker as president of the company.
  • Importers face massive hike in ocean contract costs
    Container lines score huge negotiating advantage as spot-rate surge set to persist through annual contract season.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
  • TENDER DATA: Mauritius' STC awards Feb 2021-Jan 2022 HSFO, LSFO tender
    STC's previous annual fuel oil tender was awarded to PetroChina, market sources reported earlier, although pricing details were not available.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Crude oil, refined products exports soar to record highs in 2020
    Brazil's crude oil and refined products exports soared to a fresh record high in 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak lowered local demand for diesel and gasoline, according to data released Feb. 1 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Refined product sales sink 6% in 2020
    Sales of refined product in Brazil fell by 6.0% in 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak dented domestic demand, although a strong harvest season helped diesel sales tread water, according to data released Feb. 1 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.
  • India's small-scale gas potential gives LNG by trucks a boost
    The vast potential that gas offers in India has prompted energy companies to push plans to supply LNG by trucks into top gear, a move that will expand the clean fuel's reach to relatively smaller pockets of demand where there are limited pipeline access.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude tests one-year highs as market eyes OPEC+ compliance
    Crude futures settled near one-year highs Feb. 2 amid a focus on OPEC+ production compliance and improved demand outlooks.
  • US LNG Weekly: Gulf Coast Marker falls below $5/MMBtu as market pressure eases
    The value of spot cargoes set to load in the US Gulf Coast in March have fallen below the $5/MMBtu as demand for LNG in major destination markets eased.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Limetree Bay restarts St. Croix refinery
    Limetree Bay refinery has begun processing crude and producing and selling refined products, after a longer-than-expected hiatus, CEO Jeff Rinker said in a Feb. 1 statement.
  • Rotterdam port attributes bunker sales growth in 2020 to container demand
    **Rotterdam sees uptick in container deliveries in recent months **Equipment shortage in container markets exacerbated significantly **Ports in the UK saw significant delays, disruption towards end-2020
  • Oman Oil Marketing Company plans bunkering terminal at Duqm: report
    **Facility will have 30,000 cu m storage **Commissioning due by Q2
  • European fuel oil paper volume in January MOC down 31% on month
    **55,000 mt of fuel oil derivatives traded in Platts London MOC **Fuel oil paper fell 39% year on year
  • Port of Rotterdam's permit scheme for bunker vessel operators starts smoothly
    The Port of Rotterdam's scheme to require bunker vessel operators to hold permits started Feb. 1, as planned, with 24 permits issued covering 143 vessels, it said Feb. 2.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan refining throughput down 7.3% on year at 22.784 mil mt
    Russian refineries processed 22.784 million mt (about 5.4 million b/d) of crude in January, down 7.3% year on year and down 1.2% from December, according to energy ministry data released Feb. 2.
  • OPEC+ calm ahead of committee meeting as oil prices rise, but tough decisions loom
    **Co-chairs Saudi Arabia, Russia to convene JMMC Feb. 3 **Current production quotas set through end of March **Saudi cut lifts prices, but many in OPEC+ eager to pump more
  • Japan's COVID-19 state of emergency extension to hit transport fuel demand
    **Japan may lift state of emergency prior to Mar. 7 expiry **Feb gasoline, jet fuel demand may show double-digit drop **State of emergency hits Jan gasoline demand after Dec recovery
  • Libyan oil exports to rise sharply in Feb after easing in Jan: sources
    **Feb shipments to average 1.32 mil b/d **Es Sider, Zueitina, Marsa el Hariga loadings jump **Lower production curbed exports
  • UK green hydrogen, offshore wind CFDs 'should be harmonized': ITM Power
    **Storage solution to power price risk: Cooley **Green H2 premium 'can be levied on power price' **Aiming for Eur0.5 million per MW installed
  • Hydrogen to become 'material' part of BP business only in 2030s: CEO
    **Build-out will not happen 'overnight', Looney says **BP active in hydrogen projects in Germany, UK **BP 'disciplined' on renewable project selection
  • PORTUGAL DATA: Road fuel sales drop 14% in 2020
    **Diesel sales down 13%, gasoline 17% **State of alert in place until March **Bunker volumes lifted by LSFO volume
  • Port of Gothenburg's 2020 energy product throughput slips 3%
    **Nearby refineries report strong operations **Container throughput almost level
  • Limited refining expansion, high prices cloud China's 2021 crude import outlook
    **Overall crude imports to grow 81,000 b/d: Platts Analytics **Crude throughput to rise 600,000 b/d: analysts **State-owned sector's crude imports seen flat in 2021 **Shandong's dismantling project to have limited impact on crude appetite
  • Australia's CS Energy partners with Japan's IHI to develop hydrogen demonstration plant
    Australia's Queensland state government is pushing further into the renewable hydrogen space through a collaboration with Japan's IHI Corp. on the potential development of a demonstration plant.
  • Middle East OSP cuts expected amid weak demand cues
    **Pandemic outbreaks, product margins cap buying appetite **Cash Dubai premium dips to 48 cents/b for January
  • BP sees more oil demand pain as pandemic hits fuel sales, refining margins
    **Q4 production slumps 20% on year **Sees more pressure on refining margins **Reserves base shrinks in 2020
  • Russia's Jan oil output rises 1% on month to 10.16 mil b/d
    **Output, exports fall on year due to OPEC+ agreement
  • Sri Lanka's Ceypetco lowers 3-year gasoline import forecasts amid pandemic
    **2021, 2022 gasoline import volumes revised downwards **No additional term tenders for 2021 **Demand to recover firmly only in 2023
  • China was top importer of US LNG cargoes in January amid Platts JKM run-up
    **Winter demand feeding Asia appetite **Late-February could see swing to Europe
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC tender seeking 25,000 mt LSFO goes unawarded
    A company source said that no bids were received for the tender, likely due to the prompt delivery date and the specifications requested.
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco cancels Feb-May tender seeking 180 CST fuel oil
    A company source, while declining to comment on the reason for the cancellation, said that Ceypetco would instead be seeking three additional fuel oil cargoes in March.
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco cancels tender seeking 30,000 mt 180 CST fuel oil for mid-Feb
    Ceypetco procures fuel oil on behalf of West Coast Power Pvt. Ltd. and other local power companies for power generation.
  • Platts FOB Singapore fuel oil trading volume in Jan jumps on month to 1.29 mil mt
    Trades in physical FOB Singapore fuel oil cargoes during the Platts Market on Close assessment process saw a more than fivefold increase to 1.29 million mt in January from December 2020, S&P Global Platts data showed Feb. 1.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt 180 CST HSFO for Feb 4-6
    The company last sold 40,000 mt of 130-180 CST fuel oil with maximum 0.9% sulfur via a tender for loading over Jan. 14-16 from Mailiao at a discount of around $50/mt to MOPS Marine Fuel 0.5%S assessments, market sources said.
  • Bunker supplier Orim to offer MGO to sales list at ARA region
    Bunker supplier and hitherto low sulfur and very low sulfur fuel oil specialist Orim Energy has added marine gasoil to its list of bunker fuels on offer in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp bunker hub, the company said in a statement Feb. 1.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 10,000 mt pyrolysis fuel oil for Feb loading
    he fuel oil is produced at its ethylene plants and typically blended into low sulfur fuel oil for power plants, market sources said.
  • European LSGO futures net speculative length rises to new one-year high
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures rose 784 contracts to 78,690 in the week to Jan. 26, a fresh one-year high, according to ICE data.
  • EMEA middle distillates: Key market indicators this week
    European distillates markets were relatively stable despite weak demand, with the contango in the market even narrowing over the week to Feb. 1.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Feb. 1-5
    Spot marine fuel markets throughout the Americas have seen pricing fluctuate with global energy futures while demand fundamentals remain mixed.
  • NextDecade terminates plans for proposed second LNG export facility in Texas
    NextDecade abandoned plans Jan. 29 for a second LNG export terminal in Texas, saying the site it was considering was not suitable for development.
  • Primorsk Feb ULSD exports total 1.58 million mt in 48 cargoes
    Exports of ultra low sulfur diesel from Primorsk in the Baltic will total about 1.58 million mt in February, up 1.5% from January but 10% lower year on year, according to a copy of the loading program seen by S&P Global Platts on Feb. 1.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude tests top of recent rage amid tightened supply outlooks
    Crude oil futures settled near 11-month highs Feb. 1 as tightened supply outlooks overshadowed pandemic-related demand concerns.

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