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BRIEFS
June 10, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 9, 2021
  • Bahri named 'Ship Operator of the Year'
  • Bulk shipping business looking up
  • Freight spot rates to Europe from Asia continue to rise
  • Government addressing implementation issues pertaining to RoDTEP scheme; rates to be announced soon, says Commerce Secretary
  • First Capesize vessel arrives at Sagar Anchorage, SMP Kolkata
  • Iran plans direct shipping line between Chabahar & major Indian ports
  • Trade excited about proposal to connect Vallarpadam ICTT with Beypore Port
  • Update on the latest Covid-19 related impacts to the Yantian/Shekou/Nansha port in the Greater China Area
  • CCI approves acquisition of Avana Logistek Ltd, Transworld Feeders Pvt. Ltd & Transworld Feeders FZCO by Unifeeder ISC FZCO
  • Report highlights key opportunities for India to reduce logistics costs
  • India's economy to grow at 8.3 pc in 2021 & 7.5 pc in 2022: World Bank
  • China's exports & imports soar
  • Tea production increases by 34.30 pc in Q1

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Car deliveries per mouse click
  • Increased frequency for Romania - Turkey link
  • Knight-Swift acquires UTXL
  • "K" Line bestows environmental awards
  • Third Swiss humanitarian flight to South Asia
  • Eco-friendly winds from Japan
  • Comprehensive Benelux - Spain service
  • Further cooling down in Dubai
  • An Post tackled difficult 2020
  • Italo-German cooperation in bulk operations
  • Top management changes at Leman
  • Hydrogen mobility solutions in one package
  • Bifa elects new national chair and vice-chair
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 25,000 solar panels for Burundi
  • Upgrading Brake Port's second berth
  • Second all-cargo GSA contract within ten months
  • NV Log's leader's certified pharma competence
  • New aerial solution for isolated communities

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 9, 2021
  • After its buying spree, MSC is close to overtaking Maersk in the liner league
  • HMM to double extra transpacific loaders to manage peak demand
  • More time-critical air services could answer prayers of ocean-shy shippers
  • Myanmar military coup and Covid combine to threaten shippers and forwarders
  • Intense fire left low risk of oil pollution from wreck of X-Press Pearl
  • Calls for government action to tackle driver shortage crisis grow more urgent
  • WEC goes direct from Spain to London to get produce to market on time
  • Getting rock and roll back on the road after Covid - it's just Rock-it science
  • Against the odds: All aboard the DHL break-up train... one day

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 9, 2021
  • LNG-fueled Mardi Gras refuels for the first time at Port Canaveral
    Carnival Cruise Line has released photographs of Mardi Gras - the first cruise ship in the Americas powered by LNG - being refueled for the first time at its homeport of Port
  • Korean shipbuilding giant eyes the nuclear option
    One of the world's largest shipbuilders is to explore the possibility of nuclear power as a viable path to shipping decarbonization. Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has signed a nuclear power plant technology
  • Wärtsilä and RINA unveil novel propulsion concept
    In a challenge to traditional ship design thinking, Wärtsilä and classification society RINA have come up with a propulsion machinery arrangement that, they say, offers a highly efficient, future-proof alternative to the

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 9, 2021
  • Shipping needs its regulator to show up
    The International Maritime Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting, being held this week, has an opportunity to demonstrate why shipping's...
  • Weekly briefing: No end in sight for box boom | A capesize breather | Tankers wait for action
    Container demand growth eased in April, not that one would notice from the carnage in the market. Port congestion, rising...
  • Shippers renew call for block exemption to be removed
    The crisis in the supply chain has benefitted carriers at the expense of their customers. Greater visibility of what information...
  • Why Nautilus backs global minimum tax for shipping
    'A global minimum tax would erode the business model of flags of convenience and encourage companies to base themselves and...
  • Shipping urged to form zero emissions strategy with UN
    Shipping companies should sign up to a UN-backed initiative mobilising corporate action in line with the Paris Agreement goals, according...
  • Cosco's Hamburg move is commercial pragmatism, not a political play
    Despite the rapid influx of Chinese investment in European ports over the past decade, barriers are rapidly being erected to...
  • China ports throughput hit by supply chain chaos
    The supply side disruption, including the coronavirus-led port congestion in Southern China, is taking a toll on the country's export...
  • Equipment shortages increase at southern China hubs
    Coronavirus cases found at Yantian have hit productivity at three of China's major export hubs. Shippers are warned to expect...
  • Global Ship Lease to buy 12 boxships from Borealis
    GSL to take over 12 Borealis Finance boxships that come with remaining charter durations of between three and 25 months
  • International Group warned of difficult reinsurance renewal
    Rising losses, climate change and cyber are causing marine reinsurers to push for rate rises
  • Diana prices new $125m bond in refinancing exercise
    Greek dry bulk carrier owner buys back $78m of older 9.5% bonds and will use the new bond proceeds to...
  • Pavilion Energy signs LNG offtake deal with BP
    The 10-year offtake comes attached with a commitment from BP and Pavilion Energy to quantify and report emissions for the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Yantian 'contagion' will spread around the world | Shotgun marriage of shipping and private equity stumbles on |...
  • Pembina Pipeline buys 50% stake in Canada's FLNG project
    The FLNG, which will now draw on the financial backing from a home-grown gas pipeline owner-operator, stands to export up to...
  • Capesize sentiment remains positive as market loses ground
    The Baltic index has lost ground in the past two weeks. However, brokers are talking of a strong market for...
  • West coast ports sign deal with US inland port to improve cargo flow
    Port of Long Beach said the agreement with Utah Inland Port Authority will help to alleviate an 'unprecedented cargo surge' experienced since...
  • McQuilling partners with Vertis to enter carbon market
    The new venture will offer its clients access to carbon offsets via a partnership agreement to address their environmental sustainability...
  • Samsung Heavy to develop nuclear-powered ships
    The project will be based on the so-called molten salt reactor technologies, which the company describes as 'a carbon-free energy...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 9, 2021
  • Carriers scrambling to add capacity in overheated trans-Pacific
  • Tight space across modes limits Shenzhen export options
  • Maersk Growth invests in self-driving truck company
  • North America import gains set to slow into 2022
  • Yantian disruption to drive shipper frustration with carrier service levels
  • Indian port performance ticks up after initial COVID-19 shock

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 9, 2021
  • Diana Shipping wins rate savings in $125m Norwegian bond issue
  • Crawford takes reins at e1 Marine, laying out ambitious plans for the alternative fuel start-up
  • Capesize bulker rates should 'bottom soon' amid higher Brazilian iron ore exports
  • Strong dry bulk market lifts asset values for JJ Ugland after weak 2020
  • BlackRock fund closes out GasLog take-private acquisition
  • Former partners locked in $10m legal battle for Houston shipowner
  • Oldest Centrofin tanker heads towards Bangladeshi scrap yard
  • ISWAN launches vaccination scheme for Indian seafarers in rare humanitarian feat
  • UK accident investigator highlights Pacific containership casualties
  • Fears over armed guards take-up as Delta variant hits floating armouries
  • MNG's Mark Gray warns Delta variant set to 'rip through' shipping
  • Seaspan Corp splits $1.5bn order three ways at CSSC
  • Attractive containership deals scarcer but GSL buys 'screen well' for cash, analysts say
  • Wartsila and RINA claim four-stroke set-up can hit 2030 target
  • Senior Latsco manager Vlachos leaves company after 24 years
  • Bjorn Sjaastad sells out of Utkilen but keeps Stream Tankers stake
  • Samsung Heavy teams with research institute to develop nuclear-powered ships
  • Emissions trading scheme's date set amid increasing ship financing complexity
  • Cosmoship piles up asset plays with containerships and bulkers
  • Krasnoye Sormovo scoops Russian state tender for 11 general cargoships
  • CMB to build network of marine hydrogen refuelling centres at European ports
  • Tyre giant Michelin develops inflatable sail system for shipping
  • Wilhelmsen poaches from Dr Peters for new decarbonisation guru
  • Krasnoye Sormovo scoops Russian state tender for 11 general cargoships
  • CMB to build network of marine hydrogen refuelling centres at European ports
  • Tyre giant Michelin develops inflatable sail system for shipping
  • Wilhelmsen poaches from Dr Peters for new decarbonisation guru
  • German maritime suppliers bet on rebound after pandemic induced slump
  • Evergreen bringing master's body home two months after positive tests on board
  • Bottiglieri fleet wind down nears completion with Modion deal
  • Shifting alliances - acumen propels Greek owners to the top
  • Behind Laskaridis' outburst - a kernel of truth in the need to separate government and business
  • Global tax 'bulldozer' could help build a sturdier shipping industry
  • BW Group offloads stake in John Fredriksen-backed Flex LNG
  • Global Ship Lease swoops on Borealis containership fleet in $233.9m deal
  • Japan pressures Europe to ditch shipping emissions trading plan

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 9, 2021
  • Top 10 liners control 85% of market - and they're not done yet
    Consolidation in the liner sector is already extreme. Newbuild orders will further concentrate market power in fewer hands.
  • Congressional earmark aims to expand Port of Mobile container markets
    An intermodal container terminal in Alabama targeted for "earmark" funding would extend the reach of the Port of Mobile.
  • Viewpoint: Yantian might be 'worse than the Suez blockage'
    In an effort to keep trade flowing, major carriers have canceled sailings to Yantian - a useful diversion that has created a whole new chain...
  • Best of times sure beats worst of times
    From A.P. Møller - Maersk to ZIM, the world's shipping lines reported huge profit jumps.
  • FAA creates database for sharing of pilot records
    Bad apples can jump from one company to another because their full employment history doesn't always follow them. It happens in all industries. But when...
  • Cargo handlers move to airport suburbs to escape O'Hare congestion
    Cargo handling companies at Chicago O'Hare International Airport are crying, "No mas." They're investing in warehouses outside the airport because cargo volumes are causing gridlock...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 9, 2021
  • India's MRPL offers first 0.35% sulfur fuel oil cargo for export
    Mangalore Refining and Petrochemical Ltd. has offered its first 0.35% sulfur fuel oil cargo for export via tender after a recent change in its crude feedstock slate, according to the company's Integrated Trading Desk, as the Indian refiner looks to maximize revenue for its very low sulfur fuel oil sales.
  • OIL FUTURES: RBOB leads complex lower following large US refined product builds
    NYMEX refined product futures led the energy complex lower June 9 following large builds in US gasoline and diesel inventories.
  • Europe's ICE low sulfur gasoil futures contango hits 6-week low despite demand uptick
    The prompt contango in the ICE low sulfur gasoil futures hit a six week low of $2/mt June 8, despite traders reporting increased demand for ultra low sulfur diesel -- the physical product underpinning the futures contract -- as European countries ease coronavirus mobility restrictions and drivers once again take to the roads.
  • Rising bunkers leave tanker owners reeling in falling markets
    **Bunker increase crushes voyage earnings for both tanker markets **Shipowners readjusting near-term strategies to compensate
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude continues upward trajectory on bullish demand outlook
    A build in inventories could cap further significant rises in oil prices if concerns start to mount over the robustness of the recovery in road fuels such as gasoline.
  • Vitol Bunkers offers carbon offsets ahead of new EU climate legislation
    **EU ETS to be extended to shipping **CEC credits have surged over 200% since January
  • IEA calls on private finance to prevent surge in emerging economy emissions
    **Annual spend needs to increase seven times **Capital 'significantly more expensive' for emerging, developing economies
  • HONG KONG DATA: April fuel oil imports fall 42% on year to 1.9 mil barrels
    **Jan-Apr imports fall 18.2% to 12.1 mil barrels **Bunker demand weakens amid quarantine regulations
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks retreat across the board, light distillates near record low
    Export volumes may remain firm as Japan's largest refiner, ENEOS, plans to shut its sole CDU at its 145,000 b/d Sendai refinery for scheduled maintenance over early June to mid-July.
  • Glander International Bunkering says 2020-21 bunker sales rise despite COVID-19 setback
    **2020-21 bunker sales volumes rise 18.7% on year **Expanding into new markets, investing in green fuel
  • Container shipping grapples with China ports operational delays
    **Yantian, Shekou, Nansha ports face disruptions **Maersk, Hapag Lloyd, MSC ships omitting Yantian port
  • JAPAN DATA: May 30-June 5 oil products output rises 7% on week
    Local refiners boosted their output of low sulfur fuel oil by 19.4% on the week to 0.83 million barrels in the week to June 5.
  • JAPAN DATA: May 30-June 5 oil product exports fall 14.5% to 1.38 mil barrels
    Exports of high sulfur fuel oil, however, rose 15.2% on the week to 320,211 barrels in the week to June 5.
  • JAPAN DATA: Petroleum products stocks rise 1.2% on week June 5
    Middle distillates stocks rose 0.9% on the week to 31.75 million barrels.

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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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