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February 4, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
  • Containerised reefer segment saw disruption in 2020, says report
  • India in touch with China to facilitate crew change at stranded Indian ships: MEA
  • Liberia becomes first ship registry to join Neptune Declaration
  • S&P Global Platts launches new APSI 5 Dry Bulk Weighted Index
  • Export growth in Jan. shows not only signs of better order booking, but further revival: FIEO
  • Inauguration ceremony for new equipment held at Iran's Shahid Beheshti Port
  • Saudi Ports Authority enters 2021 with new shipping route in cooperation with major global lines
  • Trilateral agreement to develop Colombo Port's ECT should be honoured: India
  • Basic tips to optimise warehousing operations
  • CMA CGM India introduces Python train service on Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
  • India joins World Logistics Passport
  • Three more Dedicated Freight Corridors planned
  • Coal imports fall
  • Details of Voluntary Scrappage Policy for vehicles to be announced this month

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hupac expects strong demand for P4 transport
  • New Silk Road comes to Valenciennes
  • LDZ to reject competition council's ruling
  • A fresh breeze for Helvetia
  • A hundred for Tapa
  • Another Triple Seven and -80°C
  • JAS Indonesia hires branch manager
  • Germany promotes e-fleets
  • Interrail upgrades Nur-Sultan office
  • South Korean cars for North Africa
  • QSL expands in North America
  • Adapting Okinawa logistics hub
  • Confitarma mourns passing of shipping pioneer
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • From preighters to authentic freighters
  • Waving the performing flags
  • Pekaes now firm part of Geodis

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
  • Extra services bring more congestion and vessel delay at San Pedro Bay ports
  • Global logistics chains at risk from second-tier ports' lack of digitalisation
  • CMA CGM brings in Air Belgium to boost fledgling air cargo operation
  • Philadelphia unveils plan to expand air cargo facilities and develop a CCS
  • AAL service goes full-time as demand for multipurpose offering grows
  • Atlas Air CMO sells $2.24m worth of stock
  • IATA: a more robust end to 2020 for air cargo
  • Gove: Northern Ireland post-Brexit trade disruption not 'teething problems'
  • Supply chain radar: Rail freight resilience - don't miss the train

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
  • Buttigieg sworn in a Secretary of Transportation
    Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg, was today sworn in as Secretary of Transportation by Vice President Kamala Harris, after being confirmed by a Senate vote of 86-13, Buttigieg drew
  • TTB: Canal Barge to speak on "Safety: Operations Taking the Lead"
    Mary McCarthy, director of safety and quality systems for Canal Barge Company Inc., New Orleans, La., will present on "Safety: Operations Taking the Lead" at Marine Log's free virtual TTB-Tugs, Towboats &
  • Sennebogen material handler pays off for Norwegian operator
    Berge Rederi AS, Hitra, Norway, has been using a ship-mounted version of the Sennebogen 860 material handler aboard its 2006-built, 5,780 dwt M/V Kjervaagsund since 2019, making loading and off-loading processes more
  • New SEA/LNG report: Bio-LNG a prime pathway to carbon neutrality
    A report just released by SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition advocating for LNG as a marine fuel, says that LNG-fueled vessels account for approximately 13% of the current newbuild order book, with
  • STX Engine set to build first Mk3 variants of MAN workhorse
    MAN Energy Solutions reports that South Korean licensee STX Engine has signed a contract with Daehan Shipbuilding for three MAN 6L23/30H Mk3 gensets. This marks the first sale of the Mk3 version
  • Wärtsilä solutions selected for Irish Sea battery hybrid RoPax
    The 132 meter long RoPax ferry on order for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. (IOMSP) at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard will feature a range of Wärtsilä solutions. The

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
  • BIMCO to develop AIS switch-off clause to meet US concerns
    Organisation fears charterers may develop own clauses that leave owners at risk of being terminated, even if AIS is switched...
  • Jan De Nul dredgers first to receive ultra-low emissions notation
    Bureau Veritas has developed its new ULEV notation by adapting the European Commission's Stage V policy for emissions reduction to...
  • Seafarers killed in separate incidents during storms
    In the most recent incident, a bulker on its way to Tunisia from the US got caught in rough weather...
  • Why tanker shipping is ahead of the digital game
    Data analytics lies at the heart of the sector's future growth. The survey shows that a significant number of tanker...
  • Focus on human factor to prevent shipping accidents
    Compliance is the key difference between maritime, where minimum standards are met, and aviation, where the highest possible standards are...
  • Revealed: The subterfuge tanker fleet keeping Venezuelan and Iranian crude flowing
    Data compiled from Lloyd's List Intelligence shines a light on one of darkest and opaque sub-sectors of energy commodities shipping
  • Vessel operating costs at highest since 2007
    Manning costs were up by 6%, and there are signs that the virus has deepened an existing officer shortage. Drydocking...
  • FSL Trust clinches charter renewals for five product tankers
    The contract renewals are for the 5,420 dwt pair Shannon Fisher and Solway Fisher, and for the 4,400 dwt tankers...
  • No easy solutions to supply chain congestion
    Box lines have deployed all their available capacity and have added equipment to their fleets. But the disruption to landside...
  • Euronav aims to have newbuild suezmax pair ammonia-ready
    Crude tanker owner Euronav will spend $113m for the newbuild suezmax pair that could run on LNG and even potentially...
  • Myanmar ports said to be operating normally
    Airport shutdown will impact crew changes at time when 7,000 of country's seafarers are over contract
  • Iran to release crew of South Korean tanker
    The 19 crew members of a South Korean tanker detained a month ago amid a spat between Iran and South...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Owners 'going ballistic' in hardest P&I renewal round for years, warns Aon | Shipowners make their play...
  • Disagreement on ship prices stalls newbuilding market
    Some orders, for which a letter of intent had been signed at the end of 2020, now face the prospect...
  • Counting the cost of port congestion
    For the 29 transpacific loops currently serving Los Angeles-Long Beach, liner operators need to find an extra seven very large...
  • Myanmar's oil and gas sector may withstand US sanctions
    New projects are more likely to face challenges in accessing financing. Liquefied natural gas imports especially may be hit by...
  • NYK and K Line boost earnings prospects
    Japanese shipping giants say they will continue efforts to secure stable profits for their bulk fleet, where performance has been...
  • Crowley Solutions wins Alaska contracts from US defence agency
    Under the contract, which begins this year, Crowley will provide lightering and transportation of 4m gallons of fuel annually for...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
  • Multipurpose index forecast up 2 percent amid renewables optimism
  • JOC Research: Intermodal savings to tighten in Q1 2021
  • Forwarders expand air charter portfolios to access capacity
  • Transplace urges shippers to actively manage routing guides and optimize networks now, rather than attempt to "time the market."
  • COVID-19 disruption crimps Indian port productivity levels

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
  • Wilbur Ross heads to the Spac market with Diamond S chairman in tow
  • US issues license permitting payments to Venezuelan maritime agency
  • Spanish investor takes stake in embattled Diamond S
  • US seeks to seize alleged Iranian oil aboard Marinakis-linked VLCC
  • B Riley's Burke lowers expectations ahead of tanker earnings
  • Largest investor continues orderly selldown of shares in Genco Shipping
  • Capesize spot rates continue to fall amid supply imbalance
  • Zim boxes its way back towards IPO price
  • Zim's IPO debacle shows investors are wary of shipping's turbulence
  • Angeliki Frangou wins dispute with brother John Frangos
  • Bybrook dumps Polarcus stock as PGS forces through court refinancing
  • Chemikalien Seetransport and Dr Peters hook-up in ship management venture
  • Safe Bulkers leads Greek sales of older panamax vessels
  • MSC boxship involved in third major Pacific container loss incident
  • Navios Acquisition sells more boxships inherited from dissolved vehicle
  • Trafigura leads traders in bargain hunting in period charters for quality tankers
  • Knutsen fixes LNG newbuilding to Myanmar developer
  • FSL Trust extends bareboat charters for five product tankers
  • Nakilat locks away unfixed LNG newbuildings to Cheniere Energy
  • New Bimco clause aims to crack down on AIS abusers and sanctions busters
  • K Line sees earnings soar on the back of ONE profits
  • Molaris spin-off takes full control of Cargill-chartered tanker octet
  • Sellers may be safe from US sanctions even when tankers end up in Iran and Venezuela trades
  • P&I clubs braced for income dip as they de-risk investments
  • 'Bloodbath' in capesize futures market as tumbling spot rates hit sentiment
  • Signal Group launches hunt for tech start-ups to support AI drive
  • Market 'disruption' allowed Euronav to pounce on suezmax newbuilds
  • Samsung makes provisions for Sinokor LNG newbuildings
  • Tangled web of entities emerges behind transaction for tanker named as scrapped vessel
  • Fear of sanctions tipped to scuttle drillship sale
  • Is Grieg's refinancing the first post-Libor deal in shipping?
  • NYK Line rides liner sector boom to stronger third-quarter profit
  • Seafarer killed after bulker hit by wave off Nova Scotia
  • Hutchison Port Holdings set for dividend boost on stronger earnings
  • LNG bunker suppliers face off over Asia record
  • Tianjin Southwest Maritime takes gas carrier orderbook past $700m mark with VLGC deal

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
  • Home Depot offers shipper wish list for rail infrastructure
    During a panel discussion, Home Depot and others talk about how to grow freight rail.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
  • Delivered bunker prices heard lower than ex-wharf in ARA: sources
    Sluggish demand in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp bunkers sector has pressured fundamentals, as some delivered prices dropped lower than basis ex-wharf, two bunker suppliers said Feb. 3.
  • INTERVIEW: Italian product demand seen returning to pre-COVID levels in 2022: Unem
    **Road fuel demand seen mostly recovering by end-2021 **Key role for more biofuel capacity **Full pre-pandemic demand may never recover in Italy
  • FEATURE: Mixed prospects for scrubbers amid uncertain cost, climate prospects
    **Hi-5 fuel oil spread considered low **Debated climate credentials **Different 3.5%S FO demand patterns emerging
  • Floating storage at two-month highs as volumes off Asia rise
    **Some 114 million barrels of crude in tankers **Port congestion resurfaces near Asian refining hubs **But volumes poised to fall again as backwardation strengthens
  • REFINERY NEWS: BP Rotterdam resumes normal operations
    BP's Rotterdam refinery, which went offline in mid-January following an incident at the facility, has resumed normal operations and product loading, according to trading sources.
  • HSFO demand triples in Fujairah on scrubbers and competitive prices
    **Vessels fitted with scrubbers return to fleets **Cheaper HSFO supporting demand in Fujairah
  • Carlyle doubles stake in Swiss refiner Varo, with eye on biofuels expansion
    **Carlyle to buy Reggeborgh's 33.3% stake **Vitol shareholding unchanged at 33.3% **Sees opportunities for biofuels expansion in Europe
  • REFINERY NEWS: France's Fos-sur-Mer restarts units after work: report
    Units at France's Fos refinery have been restarted since Feb. 2, which could lead to incidents of flaring over several days, according to a local media report citing the refinery.
  • TANKERS: Aframaxes turning clean as dirty rates hit multi-year lows
    **Aframax owners face negative daily returns **Demand slashed by pandemic, Saudi Arabia's output cut **Less scrapping contributes to tonnage overhang
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks climb across board for first time in 8 weeks
    **Fujairah bunker fuel demand 'dialed down' **Total inventories at highest since Jan. 4 **Middle distillates climb 15% in a week
  • JAPAN DATA: Oil product exports fall 1% on week to 3.41 mil barrels over Jan 24-30
    Japan's oil product exports fell 1% week on week to 3.41 million barrels over Jan. 24-30, data released Feb. 3 by the Petroleum Association of Japan showed.
  • JAPAN DATA: Jan. 24-30 oil products output fall 6.3% on week to 17.39 mil barrels
    Japanese refiners cut their oil products output by 6.3% week on week to 17.39 million barrels over Jan. 24-30, the Petroleum Association of Japan said Feb. 3.
  • Open interest for LSFO, HSFO rises in Jan on ICE
    **Open interest for Singapore MF 0.5%S forward curve up 7.11% on month **Open interest for HSFO forward curves up 4.80% on month
  • Pakistan refined products sales rise 12% on year in July-Jan on strong fuel oil demand
    Pakistan's oil product sales during the last seven months of the fiscal year 2020-21 (February-January), recorded double-digit growth on the back of higher volumes registered in sales of furnace oil as electricity producers shifted from regasified LNG and gas, according to the latest data from the country's Oil Companies Advisory Council.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises on US stock draw, broader fundamentals
    "Demand in the physical market has been the driver of a strong front of the curve for this week," Innes said.
  • Up to 11 Feb-loading US LPG cargoes to Asia canceled as arbitrage closes, fog disrupts ships
    The cancellations will reduce US cargo arrivals to Asia to 1.6 million mt in March from 2.3 million mt in February, sources said.
  • Iranian oil tanker in Egypt's Great Bitter Lake after running aground in Suez Canal: Platts cFlow
    The Aframax Sahra ran aground due to engine trouble around Km 123 of the Suez Canal while transiting from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.
  • China's Lunar New Year unlikely to affect demand for gasoline, gasoil: FGE
    FGE said it continues to expect a shift to personal cars, as people are likely to avoid public transportation, for long-distance travel in China.
  • Japan's ENEOS to raise weekly wholesale oil product prices by Yen 500/kl: market sources
    Crude oil procurement costs in Jan. 26-Feb. 1 decreased an average Yen 70/kl from the previous week, according to S&P Global Platts calculations.
  • Singapore fuel oil swap trades during Platts MOC surge 145% on month in Jan
    The total volume of HSFO swaps traded in the Singapore MOC process soared 171.82% from December to 9.84 million barrels in January.
  • Corvus Energy, consortium advances maritime fuel cell systems project with Toyota
    "Decarbonization is inevitable and at Toyota, we are convinced that hydrogen will play a central role in creating a better future," Paquet said.
  • Singapore 10 ppm gasoil cash differential turns positive, highest in 6 months
    "Market [participants] expect tighter market [supply] in March onwards due to heavy [refinery] turnarounds," a trade source said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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:
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- country
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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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