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March 5, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 4, 2021
  • ...targeting 50 pc of global ship recycling business
  • Jan. 2021 schedule reliability of 34.9 pc extends lowest record
  • RCL registers profit in Q4 & whole of 2020
  • Electronic goods export touches all-time high
  • Export of coir pith on the rise
  • New online database WCO Trade Tools launched
  • Adani Ports now acquiring Gangavaram Port in Andhra Pradesh
  • India to invest $82 billion in port projects by 2035
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Major Ports' cargo volume dips during April-Feb. FY21
  • Mahindra Logistics & Bajaj Electricals announce Project 'SAMRIDDHI' for integrated logistics services
  • MoUs inked to operate specialised vessels, develop warehouses near ports & inland waterways
  • 'MIS 2021 laid a platform for investors & stakeholders'
  • DPT Chairman hosts session on green & sustainable maritime sector
  • ILTA signs MoU with Indian Ports Association
  • Maritime India Summit 2021 will empower the country's maritime vision: Mandaviya

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The hour of the specialists
  • ICTSI on par with 2019
  • Switch from road to rail cuts CO2 by two thirds
  • CFO for CIS
  • "Re-setting" Europe-Australia air cargo routes
  • Further expansion in China
  • Overland transport - quicker and cheaper
  • An index for LNG units
  • Five o'clock at Walker's
  • Sweden turning from land to sea
  • TIR cuts time from Oman by 85%
  • Kirchgeorg takes the reins
  • Vaccines from Belgium distributed in South Korea
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hamburg Süd sells entity
  • Loxxess ready for more hazmat logistics
  • Foodstuffs logistician modernising fleet
  • New president for Penske subsidiary
  • Hong Kong airport as double hub

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 4, 2021
  • West coast port congestion 'could last until summer peak season'
  • Bangladesh to crack down on wide non-compliance with VGM regulations
  • 'No one is ready' - calls for phase 2 of new customs checks to be postponed
  • Double-whammy to help air cargo handlers digitise and boost efficiency
  • Help on hand for those struggling with logistics emission data reporting
  • Wholesale Europe-Australia air cargo service for forwarders takes off
  • Against the odds: Kuehne + Nagel - simply self-fulfilling prophecies

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 4, 2021
  • JMS designs 53 foot tankship with diesel outboard propulsion
    A self-propelled, 53- by 18-foot, 10,000 gallon, USCG inspected, double-hull tankship designed by JMS Naval Architects, Mystic, Conn., is unique for its compact size and diesel outboard propulsion. Currently under construction at
  • ASCE infrastructure report card raises the grade for inland waterways
    The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) realesed its 2021 Report Card for America's Infrastructure. ASCE's quadrennial assessment grades the condition and performance of 17 categories of infrastructure-including inland waterways locks, dams, drinking water,
  • TTB: NTSB looks at the lessons that accidents teach
    Accidents involving tugs, towboats, and barges can be deadly and are usually expensive. To discuss the lessons to be learned, Day 2 of Marine Log's TTB - Tugs, Towboats & Barges free
  • Seaspan Corporation orders eight newbuild box ships
    Containership leasing giant Seaspan Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Corp. (NYSE: ATCO), reports that it has entered into an agreement with a major shipyard for the construction of eight newbuild
  • Singapore start-up Brightree now a Fleet Connect application provider
    Singapore-headquartered Brightree Pte Ltd has signed an agreement that will see it join the fast-growing group of certified application providers to offer a dedicated application for Inmarsat's Fleet Connect service. Fleet Connect
  • Solar-powered ferry will be first vessel with new thruster
    Torqeedo and Poseidon Propulsion B.V. are introducing a fully-electric steerable thruster system designed to provide up to 65 kW of emissions-free power and directional thrust. The first vessel with the new system
  • Inspector General says Elaine Chao used office to help family
    A report released by the Inspector General (IG) of the U.S. Department of Transportation says that Trump Administration Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao used her office staff on a number of occasions

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 4, 2021
  • Global Ship Lease posts increased profit amid 'dramatic chartering successes'
    US-listed containership owner sees a 'highly supportive market' over the medium term, encouraging it to further expand its 50-ship fleet
  • Israel faces compensation cap on 'terrorist' oil spill
    Decision not to to subscribe to top layer of fund means Jerusalem may not get enough to meet outlays
  • New hull forms and training must be factored into future designs
    A Mare Forum webinar has heard that shipbuilders' reluctance to discuss new designs that would not fit production processes has...
  • Seadrill writes down $2.9bn on rigs
    Offshore driller Seadrill announced a $2.9bn impairment charge for last year after it filed for bankruptcy protection in Texas in...
  • Baltic Exchange to launch new handysize futures contract
    There has been growing interest in trading handysize derivatives, experts say on a webinar, especially given strong freight rates so...
  • EU faces call to back green hydrogen and ammonia for shipping
    Maritime stakeholders lobby the European Commission to promote the growth of green hydrogen and ammonia for shipping use
  • Shipping faces 'sustained tempo' of threat in Middle East
    Shipping should expect more attacks in the Red Sea and Middle East Gulf linked to the proxy conflicts between Iran...
  • Box shipping prepares for new upcycle in post-pandemic recovery
    When the current chaos in the supply chain eases, shippers face dealing with higher rates and emerging environmental costs
  • Iran tanker oil spill in Israeli waters 'deliberate'
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data confirms Israel's description of events surrounding the oil spill. Despite several instances where the Panama-flagged Emerald's...
  • Norden warns of lower earnings in 2021 on weak tanker market
    The company posted a fourfold increase in net profit in 2020 mainly attributed to its dry bulk operator unit, which...
  • Star Bulk acquires kamsarmax resales
    Greece-based owner buys eco-type bulker pair under construction at Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui, citing changing emissions rules among the motivations
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Charterers attacked as no crew-change clauses compound seafarer crisis | Maritime Markets Outlook: Why tankers need you...
  • Trump's transport chief used role to promote family shipping business, report finds
    In a 44-page report accompanying his letter, the inspector general said the Justice Department's criminal and public integrity divisions each...
  • Pandemic reveals gaps and opportunities in US trade
    The health crisis exposed sourcing weaknesses in the US supply chain with PPE, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment being manufactured in...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 4, 2021
  • Senators support FMC probe of alleged US agricultural export denials
  • ZeBox eyeing US opportunities for startups in Virginia expansion
  • 'Digitized' truck makers reaching deeper into supply chains: IBM
  • Jumbo, SAL form JV amid improving MPV/HL outlook
  • TPM21: Jensen says carriers will retain pricing power going forward
  • Procurement-logistics alignment key to navigating new trans-Pacific
  • project44 addresses container visibility gap with Ocean Insights acquisition
  • Return of pre-pandemic demand to further stress air capacity

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 4, 2021
  • Atlas Maritime exercises newbuilding option at Daehan Shipbuilding
    Move marks the third newbuilding deal for the South Korean shipyard this year
  • Global Ship Lease eyeing more secondhand asset deals
    Buying used ships allows boxship owner to start earning money right away, executive chairman George Youroukos said
  • Ioannis the Contrarian: Diana executive likes the market but not scrubbers
    Two years on, the exhaust-gas debate still hasn't gone away on a dry-bulk panel
  • Nigeria readies maritime security plan amid questions from local owners
    Nigerian shipowners still have questions on the project
  • Surprise, surprise: tanker owners take another punch from Opec+
    Market woes to worsen in near term as major producers only agree to a small hike in April
  • How high? Supramax and handysize bulker rates at levels not seen in 11 years
    Now the market is wondering how much higher rates can go
  • Maersk emerges as GSL's partner in sale and leaseback deal
    George Youroukos hails action 'that will benefit company for years to come'
  • VLCC rates headed back to $70k? Which brave tanker CEO made the call?
    Deutsche Bank analyst draws out wet-trade honchos on when rates recovery will hit
  • Seanergy frees up $5m a year by paying down debt
    New York-listed owner has 'a significant liquidity position' assuming paper market holds up, chief executive Stamatis Tsantanis said
  • New faces aboard as Cheniere teams up with GasLog for US cadets on LNG carriers
    First two students board GasLog Gladstone at Sabine Pass for some hands-on experience
  • Seaspan inks order for up to a dozen neo-panamax boxships
    Owner confirms deal for 12 scrubber-fitted boxships of 12,000 to 15,000 teu
  • Scorpio Group builds LR2 pool to 49 with addition of Greek shipowner
    Kondinave is a first-time partner as fleet growth continues
  • Maersk, Jindal Steel and GMS could do battle for idled Reliance yard
    Interest grows in former Pipavav facility undergoing debt restructuring
  • Dire VLGC rates fall again but may have reached floor for now
    Brokers and analysts see signs that weak market could turn as more cargoes finally emerge
  • Israeli minister blames Iran for spill 'caused by Libyan pirate ship'
    Geopolitical waters muddied further following new pollution claim, which comes on top of car carrier blast row
  • Maersk Tankers makes two segment heads redundant in new corporate structure
    Danish pool manager goes for 'agile' chartering team based on 'a service provider model'
  • Photos emerge of damage on car carrier after Gulf attack
    Israeli owner says UAE probe into incident continues.
  • Norden posts 'best result in 10 years' on the back of stronger bulker operations
    Chief executive Jan Rindbo said the result was testament to the owner-operator's focus on being asset-light
  • Baltic Exchange rolls out new LNG-fuelled gas indices
    CME Group set to launch three new futures contracts based on Exchange's indices this month
  • Government watchdog accuses Elaine Chao of using members of staff to promote father
    Report claims staff members worked on books on James Chao and Foremost Group, but ultimately nothing criminal
  • Seismic shift seen for survey vessel owners as PGS reactivates pair
    Norwegian shipowner is more optimistic for the summer season, as Shearwater Geoservices also announces new work
  • North Sea exodus continues as DOF, Solstad and Siem sell and redeploy OSVs
    The shrinking of the European offshore vessel fleet is continuing with both geographical and sectoral shifts
  • Government watchdog accuses Elaine Chao of using staffers to promote father
    Report claims staff members worked on books on James Chao and Foremost Group, but ultimately nothing criminal
  • Shell confirms LNG bunker vessel charter with Knutsen
    Spanish newbuilding will operate for the energy major in Port of Barcelona
  • The S word: why it's too early to call a commodities 'supercycle'
    The use of the word is just something investment bankers say, according to analysts
  • BW performance platform 'could be a game-changer'
    High-tech system can help shipowners benefit from optimising chartered-out vessels
  • Bargain NOx Tier II newbuildings to test shipping's environmental resolve
    How will the commercial market react to vessels built to now dated emissions standards?
  • Seismic shift seen for survey vessel owners as PGS reactivates paid
    Norwegian shipowner is more optimistic for the summer season, as Shearwater Geoservices also announces new work
  • Scrapping likely as impairments push struggling Seadrill to $4.66bn loss
    John Fredriksen-backed group says markets remain tough as it faces up to second Chapter 11 restructuring
  • Covid-19 confirmed as cause of death of CSL bulker master
    Norwegian post-mortem reveals master suffered Covid-related cardiac arrest
  • 'Ghost ship' filmed close to breaking up on rocks off Irish coast
    Evacuated, possibly hijacked, abandoned and now close to self-destructing, the Alta has had a hell of a past few years
  • Shipping can embrace connectivity at sea in response to IMO cyber security deadline
    IMO cyber security deadline is an opportunity for shipping to embrace the technologies available today to ensure operations are secure
  • Siem Offshore's Omdal warns banks over distressed OSV sales in race to bottom
    Norwegian CEO says newcomers can drive down rates with their low capex costs
  • 'Sparkling green' KCC proving its worth, Clarksons Platou says
    Analyst Frode Morkedal expects unique combination carrier offering to reward investors in future years
  • Sembcorp Marine secures first ever sustainability-linked loan facility
    Singapore yard group says pre-determined ESG targets will result in lower borrowing costs
  • AET offloads another of its older VLCCs as part of eco-shipping drive
    Conversion buyers said to be paying firm price for the Bunga Kasturi Empat
  • Report charges Elaine Chao with using government staffers to promote father
    Government watchdog says staff members worked on books on James Chao and Foremost Group, but ultimately nothing criminal
  • Mining giants become 'standard bearers' for dual-fuel bulkers
    BHP and Anglo American lock in vessels, while Fortescue Metals and Rio Tinto pursue newbuildings
  • Rio Tinto lines up Chinese yards for $800m dual-fuel bulker binge
    Miner looks to charter up to a dozen newcastlemaxes to transport Australian iron ore to China

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2021
  • Air cargo 2021: The good, the bad and the ugly
    Air cargo is a good news, bad news story this year. Shipment volumes are at pre-crisis levels. But cargo is joined at the hip with...
  • Republicans to White House: Limit infrastructure spending to roads and bridges
    Republican lawmakers push back on Biden's 'big, bold vision' ahead of infrastructure talks.
  • Project44 reels in Ocean Insights in 'largest acquisition in visibility space'
    "Ocean Insights has dominated the container-tracking space, and we look forward to providing the industry not only the best ocean capabilities but also the most...
  • ContainerPort Group sells container yard, depot division to ITS ConGlobal
    Drayage trucking and logistics company ContainerPort sold its container yard and depot division to ITS ConGlobal, a company with intermodal, finished vehicle and depot service...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 4, 2021
  • OPEC+ near deal to largely maintain oil cuts for April, including extra Saudi cut: sources
    **Russia allowed 130,000 b/d increase in quota, Kazakhstan 20,000 b/d
  • Shell charters new LNG bunker supply vessel for Barcelona operations
    Shell has chartered a new LNG bunker supply vessel, which will use the Enagas LNG terminal in Barcelona.
  • Japan needs steep emissions cuts from 2030, energy reforms for 2050 climate goal: IEA
    * Return of nuclear power by 2030: 30 plants restarted vs 9 currently * 2050 climate plan calls for 50%-60% of electricity from renewables * January energy crisis may influence next strategic energy plan
  • S Korea's Hyundai Heavy, Aramco sign blue hydrogen cooperation project
    Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings, or HHIH, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Aramco on blue hydrogen and ammonia projects, a Hyundai Heavy official said March 4.
  • TANKERS: Asian Aframax freight rates surge to w90 amid switch to clean products
    **Around 12 Aframaxes switch to clean segment **Demand strong for Australian condensate **Ballast to Mediterranean tightens Middle East supply
  • Japan's March fuel oil exports seen set to buck trend of fiscal year-end rise amid reduced supply
    The situation this year is complicated by reduced fuel oil availability after the country's largest refiner ENEOS' 145,000 b/d Sendai refinery was shut Feb. 13.
  • Singapore March ex-wharf marine fuel term settles at $6/mt premium
    "Volumes are expected to be higher in March compared to Feb as Feb was a short month," a trader said.
  • OPEC+ still undecided on April quotas as committee makes no recommendation
  • Platts to replace vessel guidelines with volume for CIF Rotterdam, FOB STS Scapa Flow crude oil
  • CERAWEEK: LNG market debates new benchmarks amid long-term supply needs
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises on US product draw, probable OPEC+ hold on supply cuts
  • Malaysia eyeing nationwide switch to ultra-low sulfur gasoil by April, say traders

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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:
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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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