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BRIEFS
May 3, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 2, 2021
  • China's surging imports of metals, grain seen as boon to bulk shipping
  • CMA CGM Group announces order of 22 new box vessels
  • CNC enhances connectivity in Intra-Asia with three new feeder services
  • HMM recognised for sustainability progress
  • SCFI at record high
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on TID from EU, Saudi Arabia, Chinese Taipei, UAE
  • Abu Dhabi Ports successfully issues $ 1 billion bond
  • Alternate Nodal Officer for facilitating Customs clearance of Covid or medical related goods including raw materials, packaging materials, medicines, medical machinery, their parts, etc.
  • Submission of documents for specified items of work through e-mail - A measure to minimise human contact
  • Covid-19 has reshaped last-mile logistics, accelerated e-commerce: Report
  • DP World launches e-commerce platform
  • Mahindra Logistics' Q4 revenue & PAT up
  • Railways launches online payment system for freight charges
  • Ramifications of beneficial ownership on ship arrest

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Takeover to improve rail services
  • Freight trains even quieter by 2025
  • A first for Gameco
  • Kate Kim to rule P&I Britannia in Korea
  • Qatar Airways Cargo deploys emergency convoy
  • On infrastructure in Wilhelmshaven
  • New York money for Texan freight forwarder
  • Border restrictions cause chaos
  • Aden moves to Harren & Partner
  • No surprises for UPS in first quarter
  • JV cargo operations in Baghdad
  • ZIM pays back early
  • Terminal in Abidjan to rely on e-vehicles
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More Caribbean capacity out of Miami
  • Biggest location for DHL in Germany
  • Svitzer welcomes new regional COO
  • Crystal Pool to digitalise safety

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 30, 2021
  • Freight rate 'contagion' will bring a two-year 'profit bonanza' for ocean carriers
  • Positive Q1 for optimistic North American railroads as intermodal traffic grows
  • As it 'awakes', is Delta Airlines, with a new cargo chief, finally getting it right?
  • Some diversity movement, but the air cargo glass ceiling seems unbreakable
  • ONE reports soaring 2020 profits, but stays cautious on predictions for this year
  • Comment: Tariff-free UK-EU trade? The reality is a minefield of Brexit red tape
  • Bill Fraine to be chief commercial officer of XPO spin-off GXO Logistics
  • Samad Osman appointed new group COO at West Africa specialist OMA Group
  • Supply chain radar: UPS takes it all in 'astonishing' record week

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 30, 2021
  • BV classes Norway's first LNG bunkering vessel
    Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded its classification to Bergen Tankers' Bergen LNG, the first LNG bunkering vessel (LBV) operating in Norway. The vessel was created by converting the 2010-built oil tanker Oslo
  • USACE towing vessel gets a new job and a new name
    The Rock Island Engineer District was today set to hold a christening ceremony in Quincy, Ill., for the M/V Quincy. Originally built in 2008 and operated by the Louisville Engineer District as
  • CMA CGM orders 22 more ships
    Marseille headquartered CMA CGM Group reports that it has signed an order with Chinese shipbuilder CSSC for 22 new ships. 6 LNG-powered containerships with a capacity of 13,000 TEUs; 6 LNG-powered containerships
  • World's first LNG-fueled fast ferry ready for work
    Spanish ferry operator Baleària reports that its Eleanor Roosevelt, the world's first fast ferry with LNG-fueled engines, will start operating May 1 on its route linking Dénia on Spain's east coast, with
  • Offshore wind: U.S. still playing catch up
    Worldwide, the offshore wind industry's global installed capacity is set to exceed 250 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, driven by a surge in coming projects, a Rystad Energy report shows. The combined capital

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 30, 2021
  • Liner association lambasts 'defeatist' greens over decarbonisation fund
    The World Shipping Council has slammed the 'defeatist approach' of environmental groups. The latter have called on industry bodies to...
  • From the News Desk: India's virus wave threatens crew-change progress
    Shipping figured out long ago how to change crews safely and things were looking up. But horrifying headlines from India...
  • It's high time shipping listened to entrepreneurs
    The next Lloyd's List special report asks what entrepreneurs need to succeed in shipping and where the barriers to success...
  • Suez closure will delay supply chain recovery
    Large-scale risks continue to exist within the containerised supply chain. But shippers need to ask if they are prepared to...
  • ONE posts record profits on strong demand
    Three years after it launched operations, Ocean Network Express has seen profits leap up. But the pandemic that led to...
  • Australia's wheat exports riding high
    The higher exports should lend support to the panamax segment, which has been climbing. Smaller bulkers could also benefit from...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: How will the Suez blockage impact marine insurance?
    Lloyd's List is teaming up with its sister publication Insurance Day this week for our first joint edition of the...
  • Reimposing seafarer travel bans threatens global vaccination push
    'We cannot continue to let the world's 1.7m seafarers be collateral damage in the fight against the pandemic' - International Chamber...
  • BDI hits highest level in 11 years
    Robust Chinese iron ore demand, higher steel production in China and strong supply side dynamics are the bedrock of this...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: India's worsening health crisis triggers fresh crew-change challenge | London calling: IPO heralds move to kick-start UK return...
  • Lawmakers move to force an end to port of Montreal strike
    The bill would force Canadian Union of Public Employees and Montreal's Maritime Employers Association to submit to a mediation process...
  • India's seaborne trade faces disruptions as infections rise
    Although the most recent outbreak has had a limited impact on India's seaborne trade so far, disruptions are likely in...
  • Crew union criticises shipowners for ILO pay freeze
    The National Union of Seafarers of India condemned shipowners for the failure this week of talks in Geneva to raise...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 30, 2021
  • Estes positions trailers to ride US import wave
  • project44 takes aim at Asia truckload visibility
  • SC Ports to expand inland rail terminal amid growing volumes
  • UP transload facility in Chicago to give exporters more capacity
  • ONE posts record $3.48 billion net earnings in FY 2020
  • India's cabotage relaxation drives growth in direct loadings for carriers

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 30, 2021
  • Gunvor drops Exmar FSRU after arbitration decision
  • MOL turns $1bn annual profit for 2020 following boxship bonanza
  • Marine Money Week back in New York in June but mostly online
  • Geir Nedrelo takes Jebsen's chair at Blystad
  • Marine paint company Jotun steers towards another record year
  • Royal Caribbean suffers fifth straight quarter of losses under Covid-19 stranglehold
  • Analysts hike capesize forecasts as spot rates smash $40,000 a day
  • Scrubber case still strong as fuel spread stabilises, Bimco says
  • Local hire boosts Britannia P&I's ambitions in South Korea
  • ONE reports $1bn windfall as liner demand soars
  • CMA CGM orders 22 boxships worth almost $2.3bn in China
  • Policy-makers, ports and states urged to consider effects of scrubber washwater
  • K Line targets wind sector as it banks $116m from asset sales
  • Asia-Pacific region records dramatic fall in port-state-control inspections
  • Space technology helps underwriters understand shipping risks
  • Pareto Bank expects ship finance growth amid 'good' demand
  • Cheniere Energy loads largest LNG carrier at US terminal
  • Experts see 'missing link' as maritime firms fail to prioritise digitalisation in business plans
  • SBF steps up biogas bunkers drive as shipowners 'queue up'
  • Fresh order lifts Hyundai LNG newbuilding spend to $1.4bn
  • Broker backs cargo insurance market's ability to absorb Ever Given claims
  • Containers lost as elderly cargoship rolls in Vietnam
  • Investors lap up Abu Dhabi Ports' $1bn bond issue
  • Castor buys again to make it 15 new additions in less than a year
  • Insurers cover shipowners against threat of 'modern piracy'
  • Managing volatility leads XO Shipping to record annual result
  • CDC gives tentative green light for resumption of US cruising from July
  • Can maritime law keep pace with shipping's digital dash?
  • Singapore tech start-ups to fuel nation's global hub vision

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 30, 2021
  • No relief: Global container shortage likely to last until 2022
    Chinese container production still trails torrid demand. Ever Given accident was 'icing on the cake' - making box shortfall worse.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 30, 2021
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Middle distillate stocks at 54-week low on planned maintenance, higher exports
    Singapore's commercial stockpiles of jet fuel, kerosene and gasoil reversed the upward trend of the last two weeks as healthy outflows of gasoil, against a backdrop of reduced inflow of middle distillates due to scheduled refinery turnarounds, pushed inventories below the 13-million barrel mark, Enterprise Singapore data released late April 28 showed.
  • Singapore 10/500 ppm gasoil spread widens to 8-month high on rangebound ULSD, thin 500 ppm demand
    The price spread between ultra low sulfur diesel and 500 ppm sulfur gasoil cargoes loading from Singapore jumped to an eight-month high, as a steady ULSD market and thinner demand for 500 ppm sulfur gasoil widened the spread between the two grades, Asian middle distillate sources said April 30.
  • US land drillers see improving activity in 2021 as E&Ps expand operating spheres
    US land drillers' rig counts are continuing to inch forward, and exploration and production companies are enjoying lower costs as they reap the benefits of efficiency improvements, with increasing activity projected for 2021, top executives said in Q1 earnings calls April 29.
  • Belarus pledges domestic fuel market stability despite looming US sanctions
    Belarusian refineries are operating normally and will supply the domestic market with sufficient amounts of gasoline and diesel despite US sanctions being re-imposed against state facilities, Belneftekhim spokesman Alexander Tishchenko said April 29.
  • Mediterranean 0.1% gasoil cargoes hit one-year low on increased production
    Mediterranean gasoil cargoes hit a one-year low April 29, with Platts assessment of the 0.1% CIF Mediterranean gasoil cargoes hitting minus $7.25/mt as a differential to ICE low sulfur gasoil futures.
  • South African bunkers market battles supply shifts amid refinery changes
    The current economic climate has resulted in a change in the South African refinery landscape, with the local marine fuel market entering a shift in dynamics as the local supply picture changes.
  • Global oil demand recovery seen shrugging off Indian setback this year
    India's growing COVID-19 crisis will do little to derail an expected rebound in global oil demand in the coming months as activity in other key oil consumers continues to lift the oil outlook, according to market watchers.
  • REFINERY NEWS: India's IOC runs at 95% as COVID-19 cases rise
    Indian Oil Corp, the country's biggest state-owned refiner, was operating at a 95% run rate, company officials said April 30, as the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic surges in Asia's third-largest economy.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 1% on week to 1.533 million mt: Insights Global
    Stocks of fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region rose 1% to 1.533 million mt in the week to April 29, according to data from Insights Global, following a decrease of 13% in the previous week.
  • Asian gasoil poised for Europe, WAF despite patchy demand: traders
    Flows of Asian gasoil and ultra low sulfur diesel to Europe and West Africa are expected to pick up in May, as arbitrage economics are becoming more workable for large newbuilds despite patchy demand for cargoes in Europe, traders said.
  • Petrobras to reduce Brazil diesel, gasoline prices at refinery gate May 1
    Petrobras will reduce wholesale diesel and gasoline prices in Brazil, effective May 1, in an adjustment that coincides with the end of a two-month holiday on federal fuel taxes, the company said April 30.
  • BIDEN'S FIRST 100 DAYS: US agencies 'moving with remarkable speed' on energy, climate
    One hundred days into office, President Joe Biden has made rapid progress in dismantling his predecessor's energy and climate agenda and implementing his own.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude settles lower on coronavirus spread in India, economic data
    Crude futures settled lower April 30 as the spread of the coronavirus in India combined with lackluster economic releases from Europe and China.
  • US' World Fuel Services Q1 bunker volume falls on tough markets, IMO 2020
    **Likelihood of cruise lines sailing to improve marine segment **Aviation recovery in Europe, Asia hinges on vaccination drive
  • BUNKERWORLD INDEX: Prices firm amid mixed outlook for marine markets
    **Strong Chinese refinery runs weigh on domestic prices **ARA demand expected to increase **Firming oil complex supporting US bunker levels
  • NWE LSFO crack at seven-month low on weak bunker demand
    Singapore's bunkering authority recently reported weaker sales for March, and the Fujairah hub has seen heavy distillates stockpiles, including fuel oil and marine bunkers, jump to their highest levels since August.
  • European ULSD barges at four-month high on returning demand
    "It is getting better," one Switzerland-based trader said. "For road fuels we are crawling up. If we were at 85%, we are going up to 90% [of pre-pandemic levels]."
  • All options still on table for cutting shipping CO2 emissions: EC official
    **EC finalizing impact assessment for shipping regulations **Political decisions needed for inclusion in EU carbon market
  • Tankers demand to take a hit as India grapples with massive COVID-19 wave
    A series of province-specific lockdowns across India will weigh on run rates.
  • JAPAN DATA: March oil product sales rise 4.9% to 2.78 mil b/d
    Fuel oil consumption contributed to the decrease.
  • FEATURE: China pulls bunker demand from other Asian ports as competition grows
    **Singapore, South Korea see slower demand **Ships on bunker-only calls move to China on lower prices **Ambitious target heats up competition
  • Charterers shy away from tankers with recent history of crew change in India: sources
    Charterers are also turning vigilant in booking ships to move their cargoes
  • REFINERY NEWS: Italy's Eni reports lower throughput in Q1
    Italian energy group Eni said that throughput at its Italian refineries in the first quarter fell 5% year on year to 3.85 million mt, "in response to a sharply depressed refining scenario."
  • FEATURE: Changes in marine fuel blends underway amid rising oil product demand
    **Short shelf life requires careful supply management **Changes could be afoot but outcome uncertain **0.5%S FO crack resilient but gasoline has edged higher in 2021
  • Largest LNG vessel ever to load at US terminal departs Cheniere's Sabine Pass
    **MOL FSRU Challenger headed for China: cFlow **Strong netbacks to Gulf Coast from Asia continue
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residue stocks dip 1% registering first decline in a month
    Overall, with low sulfur bunker demand and sales in April lower than March, bunker suppliers in Singapore did not expect stock levels to fall below the near five-month high of 24.8 million barrels.

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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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