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September 8, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Comprehensive proposal for global levy on carbon emissions from ships
  • ONE announces launch of Asia Gulf Express 4 service
  • Spice exporters urge probe into costs of shipping firms
  • Yang Ming adds another 11,000-TEUer
  • Govt relaxes norms to permit import of GM soymeal till Oct. 31
  • Tyre industry seeks removal of port restrictions, reduction in rubber import duty
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • JNPT records 28.45 pc growth in container traffic, handles 453,105 TEUs in Aug. 2021
  • Major Ports' cargo handling up by 19.54 pc during April-August
  • MbPT celebrating 75 years of India's Independence
  • Minister inaugurates 3 projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
  • Repairs to Mumbai Port berth
  • Suez Canal Container Terminal's upgrade improves productivity & customer experience
  • Highest ever cargo handling by KIA in August
  • Road infrastructure being developed faster, safer & more sustainable than ever before: Nitin Gadkari
  • SpiceXpress launches airport-based Free Trade Zone warehouse in Hyderabad
  • Uzbekistan joins World Logistics Passport
  • CCHAA elects new President, Executive Committee
  • July 2021 another solid month for global air cargo demand
  • MANSA to hold its AGM virtually on Sept. 24
  • MOL launches new YouTube channel in English

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Always on the ball"
  • More hinterland connections for Kiel
  • Geodis: AEO certification in Hong Kong
  • Fast weekly rail service
  • Helena Melnikov now leads BME
  • Contract for very large gas carrier
  • Panattoni Europe conquers Paris
  • BLR breaks three records in August
  • Field test for e-truck in rough conditions
  • Car carriers set a trend
  • Reopening borders with historic GSA partner
  • Digital CRM customised for logistics business
  • Head of network for Pall-Ex
  • Terminal manager for Hams Hall region
  • Pharma Aero examines use of UAVs
  • Mixed results in Auckland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swiss supplies for Ukraine
  • Russia to containerise postal items

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Container lines tighten their grip on supply chains with barge-leasing move
  • Carriers watch as price of LNG 'transition fuel' sails past the cost of diesel
  • Lufthansa Cargo offers clients a 'Sustainable Choice' to reduce carbon
  • Five Evergreen crew hospitalised with Covid and box ship quarantined in Kaohsiung
  • Aramex splits into express and logistics arms to 'capture growth opportunities'
  • Acquisition-hungry SGL scoops up fast-growing NZ forwarder Orbis

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • ABS and Vanderbilt put spotlight on waterways decarbonization
    The current GHG emissions profile of the inland waterway sector is low compared to other freight modes. The American Waterways Operators cites statistics that show that one dry cargo barge can carry
  • VIDEO: Golden Ray responders complete final cut
    Responders completed cutting operations on the remainder of the Golden Ray wreck on Saturday. The final cut came just a few days short of the two year anniversary of the September 8,
  • FEMA charters Carnival Glory to house first responders
    Carnival Cruise Line reports that it has reached an agreement with the City of New Orleans and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Carnival Glory for first responders housing through
  • How long before Gulf oil and gas production gets back on track?
    Efforts are underway to get U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production up and running in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Critical to these efforts will be resuming operations at Port

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • SFL Corp buys suezmax trio in 'counter-cyclical' move
    Trafigura likely part of deal, with oil trader's shipping arm involved in sale and leaseback deals with another related Fredriksen...
  • Crews need more awareness on how to fight battery fires
    Ships are using increasingly powerful batteries for auxiliary power, and carrying electric cars as cargo creates new safety risks
  • LR links with Inmarsat for industry first on remote surveys
    One-third of Lloyd's Register's surveys are completed remotely. Access to uninterrupted connectivity is essential for digital class. LR's collaboration with...
  • Box-carrying bulker returns to port after stow collapse
    Coronavirus impact may have been ultimate cause of last winter's series of containers overboard incidents in the Pacific, WK Webster...
  • BIMCO urges talks at IMO before adoption of market-based measure
    BIMCO deputy secretary-general Lars Robert Pedersen says the association has not decided which market-based measure is the most suitable for...
  • CMA CGM extends Le Havre suspension
    Poor productivity and congestion are blamed for CMA CGM's decision to avoid Le Havre. Cargoes will tranship via Antwerp
  • Neptune Lines names Jasienski as chief executive
    Company principal Melina Travlos remains president of growing Greek car and truck carrier specialist
  • Safety regulations not suited to large boxship fires
    The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping have changed little since...
  • Shipping's needs ignored despite averting global meltdown, say Greeks
    World's largest shipowning nation dismissive of plans to include shipping in the EU carbon market, but Greek owners hint they...
  • Trade policies can make the global supply chain climate-change resilient
    Eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers that limit trade in 'green' goods, harmonising environmental standards of goods and services, along with...
  • Hyundai Heavy raises $935m in high-priced IPO
    Move comes amid a strong rebound of the shipbuilding market, with new orders won by HHIC between January and July...
  • Daily Briefing
    China is starting to dominate marine insurance | The race to set a price for shipping's carbon levy is on...
  • Yang Ming director says shore staff compensation is too low
    Having the proposal passed by the board of state-owned Yang Ming is expected to be difficult. This is because of...
  • China faces potential bauxite crunch from Guinea coup
    A military coup in Guinea has left China facing a bit of a double whammy in terms of problematic supplier...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • ODFL offers vaccine incentive to protect drivers, capacity
  • ILA says won't work automated vessels at US ports
  • Ocean carrier profitability dilutes benefits of scale
  • MSC ramps up India-North America network with new Halifax call
  • Loss of container effective capacity drives record spot rates
  • New approaches needed to stamp out breakbulk pests

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Dynagas looks to repay debt as lower finance costs help it to greater profit
    The LNG carrier owner reported similar voyage revenue, but a greater profit
  • Guinea coup gets mixed reviews from dry bulk sector
    Possible impact leaves some fretting but others unfazed
  • VLCC-capable export terminal flipped to Canadian pipeline player
    Calgary's Enbridge has taken over the Moda Ingleside Energy Center in a $3bn deal
  • Jasienski takes over chief executive position at Neptune Lines
    Australian joins Greek company seven months after quitting top post at Wallenius Wilhelmsen
  • Hurricane Ida boosts aframax rates but MR markets disappoint
    US Gulf oil refineries and production facilities are expected to resume normal operations in a few weeks
  • End of summer sale: shipping stocks climb as tankers lead the way
    Jefferies sees busier period ahead as investors return from beach vacations and global oil production rebounds
  • Euroseas further expands feeder fleet in hot containership market
    Greek shipowner, which is seeing much higher profits, plans to add more ships
  • Bulker rate surge rebounds on Saga Shipholding after write-down
    Japanese-owned open-hatch bulker specialist faces the impact of strong rates on its balance sheet
  • Sea Consortium lifts secondhand feeder spend to over $100m
    Singapore-owner bags fourth feeder boxship of the year for $39m as values rise
  • Zim's business model a 'gold mine' in rising markets, analysts say
    Israeli containership operator is 'not done yet' as congestion continues to drive rates up, Fearnley Securities believes
  • Broker Marsh challenges P&I clubs over general increases
    Mutuals defend their plentiful capital reserves and conservative management strategy, in online debate
  • 'Low-cost' US could become world largest supplier of LNG bunkers
    Eagle LNG believes that by 2030 between 25% and 50% of newbuildings will be LNG dual-fuelled vessels
  • Lloyd's Register and Inmarsat link up to improve remote surveys
    New app is being piloted in gas and dry bulk shipping sectors
  • Fredriksen's SFL snaps up modern suezmaxes in counter-cyclical tanker bet
    New York-listed shipowning company says soft markets provide attractive entry point
  • Record breaker: Boom sees ClarkSea index clock up longest monthly winning streak
    UK shipbroker Clarksons says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets
  • Carnival and Princess Cruises still fighting Covid-19 lawsuits
    At least 40 have been filed over the Grand Princess' ill-fated voyages in February 2020
  • Clarksons Research rate index on biggest monthly winning streak
    UK shipbroker says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets
  • German shipping tests the waters at 38th Peter Gast Schiffahrtsregatta
    Successful staging of first major shipping get-together in Germany since the pandemic
  • Western Bulk private placement to close early due to 'strong' investor interest
    Tender will close at the end of the Oslo trading day on Tuesday
  • Intercargo offers dry bulk industry backing for carbon levy
    Intercargo is the only other shipping association backing ICS's call for a tax on emissions
  • GEV not giving up on new CNG carriers despite hydrogen push
    Australian owner still trying to firm up order for innovative fleet of Chinese newbuildings
  • China Huarong sells supramax bulker online for well above market value
    Hot dry-bulk market sees bidders drive up price of bulker sold through Zhejiang Shipping Exchange's online platform
  • Heineken refreshes the batteries other shippers can't reach
    Engine maker Wartsila develops swappable rechargeable battery system for zero emission inland shipping company transporting containers of beer
  • LNG steamships square up to challenge of new IMO carbon regulations
    As EEXI and CII rules loom, IACS forms working groups to tackle questions for some of world LNG fleet's least-efficient vessels
  • KSOE and Posco to develop liquid hydrogen fuel tank
    Joint project targeting prototype for small ships by the end of this year
  • Bulker owners Franbo Lines and Swire Bulk eye container loading deals
    Asian companies latest to want slice of lucrative box market
  • New IMO rules could herald end of the road for a third of global LNG fleet
    Owners may have to choose between scrapping older steamships and reducing their trading speeds
  • Dry bulk market should remain strong amid lower grain forecasts, analysts say
    China's plan to curb steel output and high iron ore prices may lower capesize bulker rates, according to Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas
  • Pressure on carmakers to drive out carbon could fuel change in shipping
    Manufacturers tackle life-cycle emissions by ordering LNG-powered vehicle carriers, but moving beyond fossil fuels is the next step
  • Lim Oon Kuin's Singapore luxury pad put up for grabs by Hin Leong Trading liquidators
    Three-storey mansion could fetch as much as one of the former oil and shipping tycoon's large tankers
  • Daehan Shipbuilding seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m
    Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels
  • UOB Kay Hian turns positive on Sembcorp Marine with stock upgrade
    But Singapore investment bank says shareholders will need to be patient
  • Hafnia 'bottom of the class' as others improve in Oslo exchange ESG survey
    ESG 100 report into top Oslo-listed companies shows improved results for almost all shipping companies, but they need to do more after coming late to the game
  • Daehan Shipbuildings seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m
    Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries prices IPO at top of range on healthy interest
    South Korean shipyard has set the IPO price at the top of the range of $51.8 per share
  • Platts plans USGC-UKC aframax freight derivative assessments
    Move prompted by the growing trend of US crude exports to the UK and the Netherlands
  • LNG owners prepare for EEXI and CII rules as IACS deliberates final figures
    But class society grouping working groups are not likely to report until third quarter of 2022
  • Strong LNG shipping market signals buoyant longer-term mood
    Poten & Partners expert Jefferson Clarke outlines why prospects are looking bright
  • Taiwan's CSBC builds containerships on speculation
    State yard is constructing four 2,800-teu scrubber-fitted vessels and would sell the newbuildings if there are keen buyers
  • CMB doubles Qingdao Beihai bulker tally to four
    Belgian shipowner's containership division has also added two more newbuildings at Qingdao Yangfan
  • Capesize rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest
    Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on
  • Capesize bulker rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest
    Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Deputy commerce secretary talks tariffs, exports, jobs at Seattle container facility
    Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Graves joined port officials to discuss the importance of trade, infrastructure funding, lowering tariffs and job creation in Washington state.
  • Viewpoint: Living proof of COVID vaccine's death-defying power
    Back at FreightWaves after a more than monthlong fight against COVID, I thank CEO Craig Fuller for moving the F3: Future of Freight Festival online.
  • TRADE X acquires automotive export specialist Techlantic
    Automotive trade platform TRADE X has acquired vehicle export specialist Techlantic after raising $45 million over the summer.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • REFINERY NEWS: Operations at France's Gravenchon not affected by fire: report
    Operations at France's Port Jerome-Gravenchon have not been affected by a fire early morning Sept. 7 which was put out after 20 minutes, according to a local media report citing the refinery.
  • Unprecedented rally in Med gasoline cargoes on prompt tightness, robust demand
    **Record Med gasoline cargo premiums versus swaps **Very high prompt gasoline demand meets tight supply side
  • UK's Lindsey refinery joins Humber CO2 capture and storage project
    **Project to store CO2 in depleted North Sea gas fields **Plans to capture 1.1 million mt of CO2/year from refinery
  • Libya's eastern terminals face growing protests amid NOC-ministry row
    **Demonstrations at Es Sider and Marsa el-Hariga threaten to impact exports **Dispute between Oun and Sanalla dispute escalates
  • NWE jet fuel barges at 12-week low as holiday season ends
    **Western Europe seat capacity slips to 64.2% of September 2019 level **European legacy airlines' jet consumption capped at 60% of pre-COVID-19 level
  • Renewable hydrogen production growing faster than expected: electrolyzer producer
    **240-MW plants to start in coming years: Cummins **$7-8/kg hydrogen at pump possible in California: Toyota
  • CRUDE MOC: Sour complex dips amid weaker spot buying cues
    Market participants expect a weaker appetite for crude purchases on the spot market this month despite brighter buying sentiment emerging from China and Japan.
  • Malaysia's Petronas hastens decarbonization push, but oil business still vital
    **Company's first CCS project scheduled for completion in 2025 **Oil product output unlikely to peak at least until 2025-2030
  • CHINA DATA: Aug crude imports rebound 8% on month to 10.5 million b/d
    **Imports in August remain 6.2% lower on year **Oil product outflows in August slumped 19.5% on month
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices stable; Saudi price reductions offset supply tightness
    The price cuts come as several Asian refiners asked for less oil from Saudi Arabia in August, as renewed outbreaks of the COVID-19 delta variant sapped demand amid increasing OPEC+ supply, according to ANZ research analysts.

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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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