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BRIEFS
July 8, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Inchcape Shipping Services & John Keells Holdings form joint venture in Sri Lanka
  • ZIM in new long-term chartering agreement for ten 7,000 TEU LNG-fuelled vessels
  • Engineering goods export up by 52.61 pc in June
  • Chittagong Port handles over 3 million TEUs in FY21
  • Building the supply chain of the future
  • CONCOR's MMLP Barhi scaling new heights
  • Close to double-digit growth seen in FY22
  • Annual warehousing transactions for top 8 Indian cities projected to grow at 19 pc CAGR over next five years
  • GEODIS acquires Velocity Freight Transport

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Closer ties between Antwerp and Liège
  • ADY adds Prima to its locomotive fleet
  • New office in Xi'an
  • Upswing in Duisport
  • Daily links between Belgium and Alsace
  • Racing to Kenya
  • Grimaldi named ICS chairman - designate
  • All-clear signal in Yantian?
  • How Gefco takes the digital path
  • Autonomous port truck system implemented
  • Swissport opens new US station
  • Eichinger to take charge
  • DHL in the land of plenty
  • Fresh breeze for Port of Valencia
  • One million HGVs to be taken off the roads
  • More multi mission aircraft for Paraguay
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New CFO to land at Boeing

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Vietnam trade still booming, but new Covid restrictions may prove a threat
  • Frantic spending spree in S&P containership market has left the well dry
  • Disruption hitting Europe's auto factories not just about semiconductors
  • OOCL profits double as first-half performance outstrips Covid-hit 2020
  • US supply chains still congested, but it's a silver lining for overheated California
  • Warning to shippers: expect high freight rates and disruption to last a while
  • Zim to charter another seven dual-fuelled newbuilds from Seaspan
  • To beat rising charter rates, TS Lines aims to boost its owned fleet
  • High praise for Ever Given crew as vessel finally sets sail from Suez
  • Belarus leader threatens to block transit of EU-China freight lanes
  • M&A radar: Swift (K)night deal - the day after
  • Under the radar: 'We want you' - New Orleans' gateway hub getting underway

Marine Logweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Damen licenses Conrad to build two Multi Cats for GLDD
    Damen Shipyards Group has concluded a license agreement with Conrad Industries. The agreement will see Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard construct two Damen Multi Cats for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
  • Ørsted bids for Maryland's Skipjack Wind 2
    Ørsted said today that it has submitted a bid to the Maryland Public Service Commission to develop Skipjack Wind 2, a proposed project of up to 760 MW. The bid is in
  • 3D model class process used in barge modification
    A barge modification project carried out by Valdez, Alaska, headquartered Stillwater Marine Services LLC for Brice Marine has been completed using the ABS 3D model-based class process. The barge has undergone a
  • VIDEO: Ever Given under way again
    Arab language TV channels were this morning streaming video of the containership Ever Given under way following its release by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). The ship was in the headlines for

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Greeks say Europe's carbon market plans should focus on commercial operators
    Theodore Veniamis, president of the Union of Greek Shipowners, said it was of 'utmost importance that policy makers recognise where...
  • Dry bulk FFA volumes surge to fresh high
    Tanker freight futures volumes drop on moribund market for tankers even as oil price rises
  • IEA wants greater transparency for 'carbon neutral' LNG
    There have been at least 15 LNG cargoes sold over the past two years using emissions offsets, according to the...
  • Greek ferries face further losses as fuel prices offset traffic gains
    'Bunker prices are double what they were last year so traffic is going to be better but the financial results...
  • Box shipping faces image problem despite best efforts
    Carriers are doing all they can to restore capacity to the market. But the industry is not designed for rapid...
  • Cosco Shipping earnings boosted by container bonanza
    Container shipping subsidiary OOCL saw revenue more than double in the second quarter to $3.5bn
  • UK clubs join ranks of marine mutual loss-makers
    P&I sector expected to opt for third year of high single-digit percentage point rate hikes as marine mutuals continue to...
  • Carrier capacity crunch sees sales records broken
    Box carriers don't have the slot capacity for the volumes they need to carry. They are now willing to bid...
  • Box volumes show little sign of let-up
    Strong demand sentiment was sustained through May with Far East exports continuing to drive numbers. Year-to-date traffic is up nearly...
  • Safe Bulkers clinches newbuild kamsarmax deal
    Company president says it is gradually renewing its fleet, and continues to invest in the most efficient, environmentally-friendly vessels available...
  • Nobu Su jailed for two years for contempt of court
    Former billionaire shipowner found to have lied, hid assets and blatantly contravened court orders in long-running dispute with Greek shipowner...
  • TS Lines orders four 7,000 teu newbuilds at Waigaoqiao
    The eco-design fresh tonnage will meet the NOx Tier III standards and the phase 3 requirements of the Energy Efficiency...
  • Avance Gas secures 'sustainability-linked' funding for two VLGCs
    The loan will be connected to Poseidon Principles carbon intensity targets and will finance two dual-fuel LPG newbuilds set for...
  • Ever Given begins exiting Suez Canal after compensation deal
    The Ever Given is leaving the Suez Canal after its owners, insurers and the Suez Canal Authority signed a deal...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Marine insurers failing to reimburse ransom payments | Shipbuilders face mixed outlook as newbuild costs soar |...
  • ONE said to be in talks for six 24,000 teu newbuilds
    ONE tells Lloyd's List it is analysing its newbuilding options, although 'nothing is yet firm and ready for public announcement'
  • Florida ports closed ahead of tropical storm
    The National Weather Service forecast Elsa would make landfall along the northwest Florida Gulf coast within hours before moving across...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Blast on container ship at Jebel Ali rattles Dubai
  • Vancouver intermodal delayed after British Columbia fire damage
  • Ex-Sea-Land executive, containerization pioneer Tolan dead at 88
  • US inland freight networks creaking under peak season strain
  • Cosco predicts 40-fold increase in H1 net profit
  • Port congestion, labor shortages increasing costs for food shippers
  • Truck capacity constraints worsen on US-Mexico border

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Containership explosion at Jebel Ali Port shakes Dubai
  • Genco Shipping linked to $72m buy of Navigare ultramax trio
  • Nigeria plays up anti-piracy success in push for war risk removals
  • OSV-turned-rescue boat saves 572 migrants in Mediterranean this month
  • Togo jails nine men for up to 20 years in first piracy trial
  • Carbon prices in Europe helping capesize demand as coal cargoes go east
  • TS Lines doubling up on Chinese neo-panamax containership orders
  • Scorpio Group doubles size of pool for older handymax units
  • Knutsen named as shipowner behind Hyundai Samho LNG carrier order
  • Penfield Marine teams with Macquarie on first carbon-neutral voyage
  • Nigeria plays up anti-piracy success in push for war risk removals
  • OSV on rescue duty saves 572 migrants in Mediterranean this month
  • OOCL more than doubles second quarter revenue to $3.5bn as boom goes on
  • Two shareholders take aim at merger of Diamond S and International Seaways
  • Procopiou to buy Greece's Skaramangas shipyard
  • Ever Given sails again as 100-day Suez Canal saga ends
  • Capesize sales trail smaller bulkers, with focus on 10-year-old ships
  • Samudera sells again as 2008-built feeder containership fetches $12.5m
  • IEA calls for more transparency on 'carbon-neutral' LNG shipments
  • Alpha Bulkers spends $102m to snap up Shanghai Waigaoqiao bulkers
  • Tanker owners feel the pain as bunker prices hit 17-month high
  • Heaven or hell: Opec+ deadlock leads to uncertain outlook for tankers
  • Axxis Geo changes name as it moves into carbon reduction investments
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries workers down tools and occupy crane
  • Nobu Su sent back to prison for 24 months for contempt of court
  • Turkish captain repatriated after a year in Egypt aboard powerless, Covid-stricken ship
  • Galbraiths bulks up on S&P, carbon expertise and tankers
  • ABC Maritime tanker released by Nigeria after more than three years
  • Bulker crew members hospitalised and outbreak hits tanker despite jabs
  • Ships are still a target in 'shadow war' between Israel and Iran
  • Sole Shipping among buyers feasting on Xihe tanker fleet
  • Yangzijiang to pull in another $1bn in orders, analyst predicts
  • SK Shipping doubles up on VLGC newbuildings at Hyundai Samho
  • Sinokor scraps fourth LNG carrier in eight months

American Shipperweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Port of Vancouver feels squeeze from CN, CP wildfire backlog
    A disruption to CN and CP rail service caused by a wildfire is putting the Port of Vancouver under pressure as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd warn...
  • Port Houston awards $99M for expansion projects
    McCarthy Construction Cos. has been awarded three projects to help handle growing cargo volumes on the Texas Gulf Coast.
  • DHL Express invests $360M in Americas to keep up with e-commerce
    DHL Express is constantly investing in its network, but the growth of e-commerce is accelerating expansion of its operations.
  • Group to build 1.2 million-square-foot industrial park near Savannah port
    The project continues the region's hot streak in attracting logistics development.
  • Ship values are soaring amid secondhand sales 'frenzy'
    More box ships, bulkers and tankers are changing hands than ever before - good news for ship values and stocks.
  • Ever Given finally released from custody in Egypt
    The saga of the Ever Given moves to its next chapter as the container ship that captured the world's attention when it became wedged between...
  • Port of Yantian productivity rapidly improves but export delays persist
    The biggest container shipping line in the world says container traffic at the massive Port of Yantian in China is moving much better after COVID...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 7, 2021
  • Two UAE firms in talks to build green ammonia facility powered by 2 GW solar plant
    Project is second green ammonia facility expected to be built in KIZAD.
  • Energy rout extends as market eyes OPEC+ discord, rising supply outlooks
    Stronger US dollar adds to downward pressure on crude prices.
  • First delivery of GEO futures sees 21,000 offsets transferred at the start of July: CME
    Development of forward market for carbon credits has been obstructed so far by a bullish price trend in the spot market.
  • Fujairah crude storage set to reach 10 mil cu m, more projects being discussed: FOIZ
    **Current crude, product storage combined exceeds 10 mil cu m.
  • SHIPPING: Ultra large container ship Ever Given released from Suez Canal
    **Cargo deliveries to hinge on GA adjustment **Ever Given's next survey at Port Said
  • Saudi Aramco's Aug crude OSP hike beats market expectations, supply worries linger
    **Arab Super Light up $1/b, others by 80 cents/b **Spot premiums may still rise on delayed OPEC+ output hikes
  • Surging prices kill thirst of China's independent refiners for feedstock imports
    **June feedstock imports at 6-month low **Refiners turn to domestic inventories to cut costs
  • Taiwan's Formosa may cut fuel oil exports in July on higher gasoline crack, maintenance: source
    Gasoline crack spread has been strong in particular, due to tightening regional supply. China is expected to sharply reduce gasoline exports for July, S&P Global Platts reported previously.
  • SHIPPING: Tankers freight seen weak in Q3 as supply weighs
    The slowdown in demand caused by the pandemic has shown a marginal recovery but not enough to bring around a turnaround.
  • Saudi Aramco hikes August crude OSPs for all destinations
    Saudi Aramco had raised its official selling prices for crude loading in August for all destinations, the Saudi Arabian energy group said July 6.
  • Vietnam domestic motor fuel demand to sink further as COVID-19 wave spreads
    This new wave in Vietnam is very serious. It has spread quickly and the government is doing all it can to contain it, one market source based in Vietnam told Platts.
  • TENDER DATA: India's BPCL seeks up to 1.9 mil mt LPG for 2022
    Specs & quantity: Up to 1.5 million mt segregated propane & butane and another 400,000 mt LPG mix. A firm contract for LPG mix would be placed only for January-September 2022. Buyers have option to extend it to December 2022 provided such option is exercised by June 30, 2022.
  • KPI OceanConnect completes 1st carbon-neutral fuel supply to aid sustainable shipping
    The voluntary carbon units were derived from a wind farm in Texas and verified by Verra Registry, KPI OceanConnect said in a statement on July 6.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall to six-week low on higher summer demand
    Heavy distillates inventories were down 33% from this time last year, according to the FOIZ data provided exclusively to Platts. Stockpiles may continue to decline after Pakistan State Oil bought 65,000 mt of 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil, with maximum 3.5% sulfur from Vitol for delivery to Port Qasim over July 21-29 at a premium of $52.28/mt to the Mean of Platts Arab Gulf 180 CST HSFO assessments, CFR, Platts reported earlier.
  • S Korea's bunker fuel demand shows signs of picking up
    Given the volatility in the Asian fuel oil cargo market, buyers have drifted to the sidelines awaiting clear pricing cues, or pull spot inquiries in anticipation of price corrections.
  • TENDER DATA: India's MRPL sells 65,000 mt diesel for July 25-27 loading
    Price: Premium of around $1/b to the Mean of Platts Arab Gulf 10 ppm sulfur gasoil assessments and Mean of Argus Mideast Gulf 10 ppm sulfur gasoil assessments, FOB
  • Theme International VCC: Theme International Trading to join Asia oil products paper MOCs
    Platts welcomes all relevant feedback regarding MOC participation.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Acquired full ownership of Panamanian logistics park Colon Logistics Park
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
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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