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February 5, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • New clause on the anvil to curb AIS abuse
  • Surge in container shipping rates seen bogging down post-Covid recovery
  • Wan Hai Lines announces launch of 4 independent weekly services from Asia to USWC
  • Yang Ming to take delivery of 4th of fourteen 11,000 TEU vessels
  • ICES Advisory on Budget 2021 related changes in EDI System
  • Import duty cut on steel products seen opening doors for inward shipments
  • Key export & import commodities in January 2021
  • Textiles industry urges govt to withdraw import duty on cotton
  • CEVA Logistics completes full charter project of RoRo vessel to deliver thousands of cars
  • Global logistics industry seen bouncing back
  • Higher logistics cost & less space on ships raise concerns on losing export orders
  • Railways implementing tariff & non-tariff measures to attract more freight
  • India's GDP seen rebounding strongly in 2021-22 due to reforms
  • DB Schenker collaborating with Microsoft to accelerate its global digital logistics aims
  • G20 business body chooses ICS as official partner

International Transport Journalweb site
  • At the gates of London
  • RCH starts testing e-hybrid mainline locomotive
  • Qatar Airways Cargo to begin Webcargo rollout
  • Next integration step for Hamburg Süd
  • Weeding rail tracks the green way
  • ONE's great leap
  • Kenyans and Canadians plan first "Dreamfreighter"
  • Dubai vaccine alliance ready for take off
  • Fund supports US rail environmental project
  • Another victim of the pandemic
  • Karin Rådström welcomed on board
  • New terminal in Alexandria
  • Once upon a time in Mexico
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Carrier reliability hits rock bottom
  • Port Nola gains VP and CCO
  • Special trains during pandemic
  • Greiwing enlarges footprint in Hamburg
  • Strategic partnership at Milan MXP

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • Load factors in air cargo still flying, but a 'slight softening' may be in sight
  • European road freight rates, driven down by pandemic, may be recovering
  • More automation needed as demand for warehousing outpaces supply
  • Australia calls on carriers for sweeper vessels to clear empty-box logjam
  • Call for review of 'vexatious' NI Protocol after problems with customs checks
  • Yang Ming takes early delivery of new box ship for transpacific service
  • Poul Hestbaek to be Hamburg Süd CEO as Arnt Vespermann steps down
  • Supply chain radar: Mind the (credit rating) gap

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • North P&I Club names Arklow Shipping's James Tyrrell as chair
    Global marine mutual insurer North P&I Club has elected James Alexander Tyrrell as the new chair of its board, succeeding Pratap Shirke, while Ioanna Procopiou has become the club's first female vice-chair.
  • Titan LNG charters LNG bunkering vessel
    Amsterdam-headquartered independent LNG supplier Titan LNG has reached an agreement to charter in NYK Line's LNG bunker vessel Green Zeebrugge. Previously known as the Engie Zeebrugge, NYK renamed the vessel after becoming
  • Callan awarded long-term Corpus Christi dredging contract
    Callan Marine has been awarded the long-term contract for maintenance and new work dredging of the Port of Corpus Christi. "The Port of Corpus Christi is a vital piece of our waterway
  • Stena Line plans to operate fossil-free RoPax vessels by 2030
    North European passenger and cargo ferry specialist Stena Line plans to start operating two fossil-free battery powered vessels on the route between Gothenburg, Sweden, and Frederikshavn, Denmark, by no later than 2030.
  • New BOEM Director hits ground running with offshore wind announcement
    The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management has a new Director: Amanada Lefton. She most recently served as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's First Assistant Secretary for Energy
  • Iran Sanctions: U.S. seeks forfeiture of oil on Maranakis tanker
    The United States has filed a forfeiture complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that all oil aboard a Liberian-flagged vessel, the M/T Achilleas (IMO No. 9398072),

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • Extreme weather in the Pacific 'needs more research', say scientists
    The phenomenon, which is described as 'plume of precipitable water vapour', extended from Hawaii to California, also prompting 17 of 38...
  • US files lawsuit to seize Iranian oil on board Greek tanker
    The 2010-built, 298,763 dwt Achilleas (IMO 9398072) last reported position was off the coast of Guyana in South America. The Port of New...
  • Euronav 'future-proofing' with ammonia suezmaxes
    Much of the company's fourth-quarter presentation revolved around the prospects of environmental technology and shipping's emissions-reduction predicament, showcasing their ever-increasing...
  • Abandoned bulker crew on hunger strike over unpaid wages
    Repeated attempts to resolve the situation have fallen on deaf ears, and the handysize bulker remains at Shuaiba port in...
  • From the News Desk: Virus spurs shipping's digitalisation
    Coronavirus may be the cultural push shipping has long needed to spur its digitalisation. How well operators manage this transition...
  • 'Fraudulent' website targets North Group
    'If you receive any unusual or unsolicited emails for which you are unsure of their origin, please contact your normal...
  • Weekly Briefing: Box bonanza beckons | Tanker troubles continue | Seasonal bulker lull
    This week: All eyes are on container line results to gauge the full extent of the surge in demand and...
  • Can freeports boost the UK's post-Brexit trade?
    The scale and ambition of some of the bids made by ports in combination with local businesses shows that the...
  • Caribbean refinery restart to boost compliant fuel supply
    The refinery is well-situated to process a mix of feedstocks - including a growing supply of Latin American sour crudes...
  • Hamburg Süd chief executive Vespermann steps down
    Arnt Vespermann spent more than 20 years at the German carrier. He will be replaced by chief commercial officer Poul...
  • Boxship owners fix for longer periods to lock in gains
    Tonnage providers are benefiting from higher rates in a buoyant market. Now is a good time to look for longer...
  • Castor Maritime buys first kamsarmaxes
    Purchases underline a turn towards larger bulkers
  • Euronav says freight rate pressure to last through 2021
    The company suffered losses in the fourth quarter as crude oil demand did not pick up and supply cuts continued...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Revealed: The subterfuge tanker fleet keeping Venezuelan and Iranian crude flowing | Disagreement on ship prices stalls...
  • Ammonia retrofits for LNG-fuelled ships to pick up in 2030s
    Ships currently running on liquefied natural gas are forecast to switch to ammonia rather than hydrogen as a next-generation fuel, DNV...
  • Samsung Heavy wins orders for another 13,000 teu pair
    Deal comes as major South Korean shipbuilders have revealed their order targets for 2021, showing optimism about a market recovery
  • Seasonal lull hits bulkers but agri-commodities provide support
    The shortage of available containers in many export ports, especially in China, could see increasing demand for dry bulk tonnage...
  • EIA: US energy use will take years to reach pre-pandemic levels
    The EIA reference case sees US crude production rising above 13m bpd by 2025, peaking at 13.88m bpd in 2034...
  • Singapore arbitration body and Baltic Exchange sign collaboration deal
    The Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration and Baltic Exchange Asia see many areas in which they can complement each other and...
  • Westports volumes drop slightly on lockdown impact
    The above-average container yard utilisation and yard congestion in the fourth quarter of 2020 affected Westports as well as many...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • Soaring visibility demand a sign of heightened B2B delivery expectations
  • Outlook 2021: Software providers say data quality at the heart of cargo visibility challenge
  • US importers still dependent on China sourcing in a pinch
  • Shippers pushing back on steep Asia-Europe contract rate hikes
  • US high and heavy imports see rebound as 2021 opens
  • Investors arm Slync.io with more cash to grow logistics automation platform

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • Wind shift: Scorpio Bulkers makes official its name change to Eneti
    Company's massive bet on dry bulk from 2013 never quite panned out
  • Stifel bullish on dry bulk shipping despite falling capesize rates
    Investment bank raises ratings on two bulker owners
  • Nasdaq-listed shipping player enters Bitcoin mining amid crypto fever
    Sino-Global Shipping America wants to enhance logistics platform with 'innovative technologies'
  • Zim breaks through IPO price after week of recovery
    Israeli liner player makes it back from 23% loss on initial trading day
  • New boss takes the helm at Hamburg Sud as Vespermann steps down
    Maersk opts for 'continuity' in appointing shipping veteran Poul Hestbaek to top of German liner company
  • Vroon crewman wins $2,500 safety award for quick thinking on livestock ship
    Sherwin Montano nominated by colleagues after spotting dangers of horizontal ladder mounted from bunker barge
  • Total and Alfa Laval join AP Moller's decarbonisation lab
    Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping forms partnership with two major players
  • VLGC spot rates crash $80,000 in a month as tonnage list swells
    Brokers report that no cargoes are left unfixed for February as US exports fall
  • Raft of boxships needed to restore balance as Los Angeles congestion spikes
    Charter costs of replacements would hit $1.4m per day, Alphaliner calculates
  • In the modern shipping world, the new watchword is 'seller beware'
    An owner's responsibility these days does not stop when it has disposed of a vessel
  • Suez Canal wins over Panama on January LNG carrier transits
    Seasonal congestion is likely to continue during US export spikes, Kpler says
  • MX Bulk sells two kamsarmax newbuildings
    Isle of Man shipowner offloads pair of newbuildings under construction in China
  • US issues licence permitting payments to Venezuelan maritime agency
    Sanctions against INEA prevented any goods from getting into the South American country
  • Maran UK to appeal court ruling on Bangladesh recycling death
    Tanker owner appealing against earlier ruling to allow a claim against it to proceed to trial
  • Stolt Tankers brings in Shell man Hoekstra to speed IPO
    Chemical tanker owner appoints experienced oil and gas executive as chief financial officer
  • Two decades of pain stopping yards from coming up with decarbonisation designs
    Reinhard Luken defends the cash-burning sector from charges of silence on eco matters
  • EU puts 'cold ironing' for ships in ports back on agenda and Yara Marine jumps in
    The European Parliament's aim to ban emissions in ports can create huge demand, says Norwegian group expanding into green technology
  • Quick thinking needed as clock ticks down on EEXI compliance
    Incoming efficiency standards mean up to 80% of the trading fleet will have to upgrade
  • Pareto Shipbrokers recruiting as Tom Sunderland takes over in Aberdeen
    Offshore and renewables specialist wants to expand operations despite impact of pandemic
  • Titan LNG builds fleet with long-term charter from NYK
    LNG bunker supplier remains in the market for opportunistic long-term vessel charters as it holds off on final newbuilding decision
  • Charity MENAS making progress on persuading owners to pay their navigation dues
    Organisation that runs Middle East navigational infrastructure formalises payment deal with agency Inchcape
  • Altera eyes tanker sales and partnerships after $73m loss
    Tanker and FPSO group calls in financial advisers to promote growth
  • From $80bn to zero: where do European yards go after collapse of cruiseships?
    TradeWinds panellists debate the future of shipbuilding as the passenger sector falls away in the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Book club turns a new page in race and ethnicity conversation
    Inspired by Black Lives Matter, co-founders want to create a channel for education and dialogue
  • Just the job: 'Positive disruptors' help add diversity to interviews
    Pool of volunteers can aid companies in forming inclusive panels to select recruits
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen fined $18m for cartel collusion in Australia
    Owner says court ruling marks 'closure' in long-running car carrier probe
  • Euronav adds another $50m to share buyback target
    Owner believes stock is heavily discounted compared to the price of a new VLCC
  • Euronav speeds up 27-ship docking programme after fourth quarter loss
    Belgian tanker owner says final three months were among most challenging in recent memory
  • MX Bulk sells off two kamsarmax newbuildings
    Isle of Man shipowner offloads pair of newbuildings under construction in China
  • Fredriksen vehicle Aeternum 'no retreat from shipping'
    New team of advisors is said not to be a sign that the tycoon is pulling back from his usual hands-on investment style as he plans succession
  • Remoy Shipping secures charters for half of former Hermitage PSV fleet
    Norwegian manager has now fixed six vessels on term deals after Nordic banks took control
  • Pratap Shirke: 'My father-in-law was right - I lost my shirt on that first ship'
    The shipping veteran reflects on a career in the industry and the P&I business
  • LNG shipowners could fall victim to fresh US Myanmar sanctions
    Wood Mackenzie says any such moves could make it difficult for gas carrier owners to import cargoes
  • Maran Tankers discusses dual-fuel VLCCs with Samsung Heavy Industries
    Greek owner switches yards and embraces new fuelling choice for next generation of vessels
  • Zhonggu inks $350m order for 10 panamax boxships at Yangzijiang
    Newbuildings will drive fleet efficiency and strengthen its position in domestic market
  • Castor Maritime snaps up second kamsarmax in as many days
    Growing Cyprus-based shipowner takes recent spending in the secondhand market to close to $50m
  • Sinokor presses pause on three LNG newbuildings
    Hull numbers show ships ordered at SHI two years ago were due to deliver in 2021 and 2022

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • Ocean container losses topple annual average in 2 months
    The discharging of damaged containers continues nearly two months after the storm-battered ONE Apus arrived in Japan.
  • Port of Long Beach's 2020 grew from bad to best
    Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero delivers a melodious annual report.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
  • Fuel oil arbitrage to Asia draws support from weakening freight
    The arbitrage to send fuel oil to Asia from the North Sea on Suezmaxes is open and drawing support from weakening freight rates, market participants said, with cold weather boosting Asian demand.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's CPC sells 40,000 mt low sulfur fuel oil combo cargo for Feb 8-19 loading
    CPC has also issued a buy tender seeking 40,000 mt of 0.3% sulfur fuel oil for delivery at Keelung over March, a company source said. The company imports LSFO on behalf of Taiwan Power Co., which consumes LSFO at its power plants.
  • Brazil's Petrobras registers increase in Jan ULSD sales, sees exports flat in 2021
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras registered record sales and output of ultra low sulfur diesel in 2020 despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with 2021 getting off to a strong start that underscores growing signs of recovery in domestic demand, according to the company's director for sales and logistics.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 3.4% on week as high Rhine levels hinder navigation
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased 3.4% week on week to 2.662 million mt in the week to Feb. 3, Insights Global data released Feb. 4 showed.
  • REFINERY NEWS: S Korea's Hyundai Oilbank raises Q1 crude throughput by 12%
    South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank has raised its crude throughput by 12% in the first quarter on expectations that refining margins will recover in 2021 due to the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, a company official said Feb. 4.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude pushes to 1-year highs as OPEC+ cuts tighten supply outlooks
    Crude oil futures pushed to fresh one-year highs Feb. 4 as the market eyed a tightening global supply picture.
  • Brazil's Petrobras 2020 refinery output up 2.8% despite pandemic
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras raised refinery output 2.8% year on year in 2020 as global demand for ULSD and low sulfur bunker fuel offset pandemic-related declines in domestic markets, the company said Feb. 2.
  • Peninsula adds LNG to bunkering business
    **Strategy part of efforts to focus on energy transition **Growing interest in duel-fueled vessels from customers
  • Tough conditions in store for tankers till at least H2 2021: Euronav
    **Too many ships chasing too few cargoes, says CEO **Hopeful that high scrapping rates will help reduce tonnage
  • LNG BUNKER WEEKLY: Avenir launches largest LNG bunker vessel
    Avenir launched the world's largest LNG bunker ship Avenir Allegiance on Jan. 28, with a capacity of 20,000 cu m. The ship, launched Jan. 27 at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, will be delivered from CIMC in the third quarter, according to Avenir.
  • Total joins Maersk Mc-Kinney R&D center for zero carbon shipping
    **Alternative shipping fuels in early development **Maersk aims for zero CO2 emissions by 2050 **Total looking for 'carbon neutrality solutions'
  • Kuwait HSFO cargo imports likely to continue till 2022: FGE
    Kuwait Petroleum Corp. bought two 80,000-mt cargoes of high sulfur fuel oil in January and will likely buy more this year as its Clean Fuel Project (CFP) gains momentum, said Facts Global Energy this week.
  • Ammonia could help address decarbonization challenge in shipping: CNC
    **Industry collaboration, support from financiers warranted **Companies should start vetting ammonia as an option
  • Middle East and North Africa economy contracted 3.8% in 2020: IMF
    **Expects recovery to prepandemic levels in 2022 **Developing green infrastructure to accelerate recovery **COVID-19 vaccines critical for economic growth
  • Shell to 'accelerate' transformation as upstream oil and gas weighs on Q4 results
    **Forecasts Q1 recovery in upstream output, refinery throughput **LNG division, chemicals provide resilience through downturn **Strategy update due to be published Feb 11
  • CHINA DATA: Independent refineries' Jan crude imports jump 35% from Dec to 18.16 mil mt
    **Volume surges on new quota allocation for 2021 **Imports to ebb in coming months on weak demand **Hengli, ZPC contribute to Jan increment
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco seeks 180 CST HSFO for Mar 11-12 delivery
    Ceypetco procures fuel oil on behalf of West Coast Power Pvt. Ltd. and other local power companies for power generation. The company last purchased 30,000 mt of 180 CST HSFO for delivery Feb. 26-27 from Vitol, S&P Global Platts reported earlier.
  • Panama Canal sets new monthly record in January for LNG transits: operator
    Fifty-eight LNG vessels transited through the Neopanamax Locks last month, the Authority said.
  • MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Outright prices rebound on tight supply; retail bunker market demand below normal
    Singapore is expected to receive about 2.5 million mt of low sulfur fuel oil from the West in February, traders said.
  • Bio-LNG a prime pathway to carbon neutrality in shipping: SEA-LNG
    "Bio-LNG is a credible zero-carbon pathway with massive, unrealized potential," SEA-LNG said.

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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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