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May 5, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries develops AI solution for ship safety
  • Impact of Suez Canal closure on Europe's ports less severe than expected: Analysis
  • First consignment of non-basmati rice exported from Paradip Port
  • Govt urged to notify RoDTEP rates & announce new FTP soon
  • APSEZ shines in FY21
  • Monsoon restrictions on berthing & movement of vessels at Mumbai Port
  • American Airlines Cargo expands temperature-controlled shipping capabilities
  • CEVA Logistics implementing new block train, multimodal solutions from China to European ports
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo brings in Covid relief material
  • P. D. Prasad & Sons swiftly clears cryogenic oxygen tanks at Panagarh Air Base
  • Qatar Airways Cargo helping in Covid-19 relief efforts
  • GST collections touch record high in April
  • Partial modification of Public Notice No. 93/2020 dated 29.07.2020 regarding E-Sanchit
  • DIAL emerging as hub to handle Covid cargo consignments
  • IGST on oxygen concentrators imported for personal use reduced

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Optimisation à la française
  • Air cargo demand: all time high in March
  • Less cargo theft in Mexico
  • Barking to receive new customs facility
  • ONE takes great leap in 2020
  • Fuelled by growing air cargo volumes
  • Thurner joins board
  • One-stop-shop directly on site
  • Gefco 's air & sea wins in 2020
  • Far East-UK traffic particularly hit
  • Trains deliver steel from Italy to Austria
  • TFI International digests UPS Freight
  • Caring for DHL Express' A330 engines
  • Faradair appoints Tinseth and Anderson
  • China-Europe-Rail benefits from Suez crisis
  • Gruber grows near Milan
  • Circles in the sand in Brussels
  • Strategic changes for SEA Electric
  • Rejuvenating the world's freighter fleet
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Protect Australian trade from 'foreign carriers and their overseas masters'
  • Government orders striking Montreal longshoremen back to work, by law
  • Samskip unveils global air freight service from Schiphol, and eyes own aircraft
  • Container contract system broken - BCOs steer toward short-term deals
  • Record first quarter for XPO as it prepares to spin off logistics arm
  • Airbus sees gap in widebody freighter market as Boeing is hit by new rules
  • Gefco 2020 revenue hit hard by pandemic, but cost-cutting eased the pain
  • Cool chain veteran Frank Cascante to lead pharma & healthcare sales at JAS
  • M&A radar: DSV + Agility - photo album packed up
  • On the wires: CMA CGM leads the (almost) one-horse LNG box ship race

Marine Logweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • NCLH donates $10 million to Alaska communities hit by cruise ban
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announces is providing $10 million in cash support to six Alaska port
  • "Nuisance" tugboat scuttled off Alaska
    An abandoned tugboat deemed to be a "nuisance vessel" was scuttled offshore Southeast Alaska, Sunday. The operation to sink the derelict tugboat Lumberman was carried out by the City and Borough of
  • BV releases "Ammonia-Prepared" class notation
    Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has released an "Ammonia-Prepared" notation and has developed a rule note for ammonia as a marine fuel to support shipowners, designers, shipyards, and charterers in advancing their
  • Ocean Infinity acquires subsea software specialist
    Ocean Infinity, the Houston-based company building an "armada" of robotic ships, reports that it has acquired Portugal based software engineering specialists Abyssal. Abyssal develops and implements proprietary software solutions for the offshore
  • Will this be Africa's next piracy hot spot?
    Maritime security and risk analysis specialist Dryad Global warns that an insurgency by a militant group in Mozambique poses a serious maritime security threat. Dryad reports that on March 24, the militant
  • Bollinger Shipyards celebrates 75th anniversary
    Lockport, La., headquartered Bollinger Shipyards today unveiled a commemorative logo celebrating its 75th anniversary that it will use for the remainder of the year. "My grandfather started this company in 1946 as
  • J.F. Brennan opens new location in Paducah
    La Crosse, Wis., headquartered marine construction firm J.F. Brennan Company has recently established a permanent presence in the Mid-South Region. The company's new Mid-South location is in Paducah, Ky., and will provide
  • EBDG makes leadership team promotions
    Seattle-headquartered naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has announces changes to its executive leadership team. These changes come shortly after the appointment of Robert Ekse to president
  • SCA member shipyards get $7 million in grants
    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) reports that nine of its members received more than $7 million in the latest round of awards under the U.S. Maritime Administration's Small Shipyard Grant Program.

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Mozambique security delay fuels uncertainty over status of 17 newbuilding LNG carriers
    The Mozambique LNG project is Africa's largest energy project with liquefied natural gas supposed to come online in 2024, but...
  • GMS defends Maersk scrapping record after Danish criticism
    Industry groups defend Maersk's record on shipbreaking after Danish government says it will investigate the reflagging and recycling of four...
  • Paul Ioannidis, guardian of the Onassis legacy, dies at 97
    His 33 years of training experience convinced him that human error was the ultimate cause of most accidents and of...
  • Class future lies in confidence, not certainty, says BV
    Bureau Veritas is gathering expertise from across the business to explore safety and sustainability issues beyond the confines of maritime
  • Dry bulk freight futures soar as trading volumes hit 13-year high
    Volatility on the back of rising commodities prices sees nearly 816m tonnes of freight traded in first four months of...
  • Europe's ports survive Suez surge
    Congestion at Europe's key hubs has not increased significantly because of the Suez Canal closure. But the relief was relative...
  • Marine LNG fleet set to expand despite World Bank rejection
    Titan LNG has questioned the the lifecycle emissions analysis available for hydrogen and ammonia, pointing out that liquefied natural gas...
  • Coronavirus outbreak on bulker off Canada
    Thirteen crew have tested positive for coronavirus on a bulk carrier at Newfoundland. The local seafarers' union said the case...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Singapore extends crew change prohibitions to South Asian countries | Biden's recovery plan in first 100 days...
  • Biden's recovery plan in first 100 days will benefit shipping
    There is no doubt that the US economy is rebounding due to Mr Biden's efforts, which have largely resulted in...
  • Castor Maritime extends fleet to continue diversification push
    The purchase en bloc of five tankers came days after Castor agreed to acquire a 2011 China-built panamax dry bulk...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping bags Rio Tinto dual-fuel bulker charter
    Eastern Pacific's belief in LNG-fuelled tonnage during the past few years has led the shipowner and shipmanagement company to develop...
  • Japanese liners build offshore wind ventures
    Japanese shipping lines are building up capabilities to support a national offshore wind drive
  • Singapore extends crew-change prohibitions to South Asian countries
    Synergy chief executive Rajesh Unni says the humanitarian crisis brewing at sea calls for solidarity, co-ordination and decisive policy
  • Gunvor compensates Exmar for FSRU termination
    Gunvor and Exmar were locked in arbitration proceedings regarding a ten-year FSRU charter after a project in Bangladesh came to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Ascend-uShip integration a sign of increasing LTL demand
  • Costs rising as supply chain 'messiness' extends inland: B2B sellers
  • Air cargo stuck in high-pressure 'Plan B' reality: Volga-Dnepr
  • Hapag-Lloyd finds new yard for NY-NJ empty containers
  • Longshore labor pressure building across North America

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Shipowners and charities unite to provide emergency funds for Indian seafarers
  • DHT Holdings reveals new financing as tankers stay depressed
  • Cheniere supplies its first carbon-neutral LNG cargo to Shell
  • One year after calling time on tankers, Chappell sees more pain ahead
  • Baltic Dry Index at its highest since 2010 World Cup as capesizes hit new peak
  • Columbia targets Scandinavian tanker growth with Seatrans tie-up
  • Digital technology reshapes the shipping agenda
  • GAC Bunker Fuels to seek LNG supply barge for US west coast
  • Entire Polarcus board resigns as liquidation looms
  • LNG-fuelled newbuilding numbers rise 50% in a month
  • C Transport Maritime companies buy bulkers while asset values remain low
  • Insurer Skuld confirms plans to seek Asta Capital buyer
  • Trafigura charters LPG-fuelled VLGC quartet to be built at Hyundai Samho
  • Standard Chartered seals first ESG-linked derivatives deal with Trafigura
  • Decarbonisation will want your last penny in shipping investment
  • India is the unknown as IEA paints positive demand picture for tankers
  • Corrado Passera's illimity Bank enters shipping with Montanari fleet renewal loan
  • Restructured Alpha Adriatic sells MR tanker to Norwegian lessee
  • Koch buys 2020 Bulkers stake in share sale that will fund Troim's LNG-fuelled ships
  • Shipping dives into the age of digital transformation
  • Atlas earnings to jump 50% as 'massive' revenue backlog hits $12bn

American Shipperweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Brace for impact: Data shows US import demand still rising
    Importers are scrambling as demand sails past ocean transport supply. The numbers paint an ominous picture for cargo shippers.
  • Canada's Cargojet explores U.S. investment
    Cargojet wants a bigger slice of the U.S. e-commerce and heavy air cargo market. It's looking for an investment opportunity and has identified new trends...
  • Lufthansa replicates sharkskin to boost fuel efficiency of cargo jets
    he microgeometry of a shark's skin reduces friction and allows it to move faster in the water. Lufthansa Cargo is applying that same capability to...
  • FreightWaves Flashback: How much bigger will box ships get?
    2001: Several shipping lines are close to ordering the first container ships of 8,000- to 9,000-TEU capacity, but others in the industry are warning of...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 4, 2021
  • Singapore 10 ppm gasoil-Marine Fuel 0.5%S spread hits near 9-month high on strong gasoil
    The spread between FOB Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil and Marine Fuel 0.5%S was assessed at its widest on May 3, since Aug. 11 last year, on the back of a strong gasoil market and a slightly weaker Marine Fuel 0.5%S.
  • European fuel oil swaps volume traded in Platts MOC falls to 110,000 mt in April
    The volume of fuel oil swaps traded during the Platts Market on Close assessment process in London in April dropped to 110,000 mt from March's 370,000 mt, as the market slowed down following a busy month.
  • ICE LSGO futures net speculative length reaches 15-month high
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures were up 15,264 contracts to a 15-month high of 116,147 in the week to April 27, according to ICE data.
  • April fuel oil barge volumes traded in London MOC rose 64.18% on month
    April volumes of fuel oil traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process in London rose 64.18% on the month, with 0.5% sulfur barge volumes up 148.65%% and 3.5%S barges were up 14.96%.
  • Norway's Nel Q1 hydrogen electrolyzer sales hit by pandemic
    Norwegian hydrogen electrolyzer producer Nel suffered a loss its first-quarter sales as the coronavirus pandemic slowed business and delayed the closing of orders, the company said May 4.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude hits 7-week high on bullish demand outlooks
    Crude oil futures on May 4 settled at the highest since mid-March as improved demand outlooks in Europe, the US and China overshadowed the downside impacts of regional pandemic lockdowns.
  • US Gulf Coast Colonial Pipeline no. 2 gasoil price sinks to near one-year low amid RVO strength
    The US Gulf Coast pipeline no. 2 gasoil assessed price fell to a near one-year low May 4 as Renewable Volume Obligation blending costs surged to new all-time highs.
  • EMEA Middle Distillates: Key market indicators
    European distillates markets looked mostly stronger May 4, with the prompt structure on the ICE low sulfur gasoil futures trading at the two-month high reached on April 30.
  • New York marine gasoil reaches 15-month high amid NYMEX ULSD strength
    Ex-wharf marine gasoil (MGO) prices at New York Harbor May 4 hit the highest level in more than 15 months, driven by a strong energy complex buoyed by relaxing pandemic restrictions.
  • INTERVIEW: World's largest green hydrogen project eyes Australian ammonia exports
    **26-GW solar, wind project to supply H2 at $2/kg **Green ammonia exports expected from 2027 **Sales to target utilities, industry, shipping
  • Granholm eyes tough path to slash emissions in half by 2030 without assist from Congress
    "So before any oil companies start to go bankrupt, you have got to diversify," Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said April 26
  • REFINERY NEWS: Works at some Russian refineries draw to a close: sources
    Spring maintenance has been completed or is drawing to a close at some Russian refineries, but elsewhere works are ongoing or about to start, according to market sources.
  • Total completes first ship-to-ship LNG bunker operation at Dunkirk
    **Operation for world's largest LNG powered containership **Titan announces development of LNG/bio-LNG bunker vessel
  • MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Sluggish demand in bunkers market stagnates global supply
    The European marine fuel oil crack spread has come under pressure over the last month, continuing to retreat from the 2021 highs that it saw in February.
  • Open interest for Singapore fuel oil forward curves on ICE tick lower in April
    The inflow of arbitrage cargoes is expected to fall in May, while the downstream bunker market remained bearish due to weak demand, market sources said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges higher as easing restrictions in Europe offset India's COVID-19 surge
    "The uncontrolled COVID-19 outbreak in India will continue to pose the biggest downside risk to oil prices for now," OCBC Treasury Research analysts said in a May 4 note.
  • Venezuela's April crude output falls to an average 520,000 b/d: internal reports
    Lack of light crude to dilute the extra-heavy crude, electrical failures, thefts of materials, and unscheduled well shutdowns led to the decline.
  • LPG, oil operations at Indian ports normal amid COVID-19 measures
    "There has been no berthing restrictions as of now at any LPG port due to COVID-19," one importer said.
  • Hong Kong May ex-wharf bunker term differential inked at $15-$20/mt discount to Singapore gasoil
    "Term contracts are mostly inked with container vessels, since bunker-only calls have dried up," a trader 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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