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February 12, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
  • Company charters space on containership for Asia-Europe transport
  • Industry help sought to combat fake contracts
  • Cereal exports skyrocket in first three quarters of 2020-21
  • Govt evaluating need for caps under RoDTEP scheme
  • Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 wins praise for facilitating autonomous structure & flexibility for Major Ports
  • Record productivity in steel handling at Paradip
  • Additional commodities included for subsidy through Kisan Rail transportation
  • Freight forwarders took utmost efforts to resolve supply chain management issues in difficult year
  • Railways facilitating parcel customers
  • FIEO raises key points during online interaction
  • Global trade recovery seen in Q4 2020
  • Sugar production up

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Safe journey to Finland
  • 10th country joins WLP
  • Expensive Russian Freighter
  • Bombshell: Liège fires Partoune
  • Handling 1 million teu
  • First office in Manchester
  • Hapag Lloyd turns mega
  • To Paris on Fridays
  • Foundation board completed
  • Coca Cola by rail
  • Where UK traffic is growing
  • New service links Turkey with Spain
  • Vital ingredient from Argentina to Mexico
  • Train factory for Yorkshire
  • Crossbay chooses Ben Ryan
  • Enhancements at Felixstowe
  • Woodland joins iPort
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bonsais to Brooklyn

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
  • More direct calls avoiding the UK could reduce the nation to a feeder market
  • XSTAFF and CULines team up for DIY shipment of Asia-Europe boxes
  • ECU Worldwide chief confirms IT systems are down after 'cyber incident'
  • Liege Airport board dismisses CEO Luc Partoune after 'irregularities'
  • Shareholder Ancora calls for change at Forward Air after 'poor operational oversight'
  • As demand for LTL grows, Ceva launches 'rapid' China-SE Asia service
  • Phasing-in new UK Customs border checks may have been a mistake
  • Industry 'tailwinds' a 2021 fillip for XPO Logistics after record Q4
  • Against the odds: Hutchison Port Trust on the mend - double or quits now

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
  • Kongsberg Maritime to deliver tech package for Triumph Subsea newbuild
    Under a Letter of Intent signed with Brodosplit Shipyard and DIV Group in Croatia, Kongsberg Maritime is to deliver a large technology package for an ST-269 unit being built for the Scottish-based
  • Damen and Sea Machines form strategic alliance
    Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has entered a strategic allegiance that will see its autonomous command and control and wireless helm solutions offered by Netherlands headquartered Damen Shipyards Group as standard features in
  • Golden Ray: Responders resume car carrier cutting
    The St. Simons Sound Incident response team resumed cutting operations to separate Section Seven from the wreck of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray Wednesday. The team has already removed two sections
  • MAN books record orders for Tier III EGR and SCR system
    MAN Energy Solutions' Two-Stroke Business has booked more than 1,000 orders for secondary-measure, IMO Tier III-compliant, emission-reduction technology for its portfolio of MAN B&W-branded, low-speed engines. Approximately one-quarter of the orders have
  • Bollinger delivers third FRC for Guam
    Delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla., the USCGC Frederick Hatch is the 166th vessel that Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, La., has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a
  • Ron Wille named President of All American Marine
    The owners and board of directors of Bellingham, Wash.-based shipyard All American Marine (AAM) have appointed Ron Wille as its next president. Matt Mullett, owner of All American Marine, will continue to
  • New "silo-busting" ABB software promises to help ships improve efficiency, cut fuel consumption
    Though digital technologies promise to help shipowners increase operational efficiency and sustainability and meet environmental regulations, a persistent challenge has been the tendency to gather and process data on a system-by-system basis,
  • Galveston Wharves sees increase in cargo business
    Galveston Wharves, Galveston, Texas, reports that its cargo business totaled 4.3 million tons in 2020, exceeding 2019 totals by 300,000 tons. General cargo, grain and fresh fruit led the gains. Cargo activity
  • Detyens wins $11.5 million MSC contract
    Detyens Shipyards Inc., North Charleston, S.C., has been awarded an $11,510,913 contract for a 50-calendar day shipyard availability. The work to be performed is for mid-term availability services for fleet oiler USNS

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
  • Capital Maritime ups 13,000 teu boxship orders to 10
    Greek owner Evangelos Marinakis has extended his containership newbuilding programme in South Korea to 10 boxships of 13,000 teu, while...
  • Shipping told to invest in tech for good of industry
    Maritime UK chair Sarah Kenny told a webinar companies should be more willing to co-invest in technology for the good...
  • Dry bulk sector anticipates supercycle over next two years
    Although shipowners will benefit from strong freight rates, they will struggle to persuade cargo owners and charterers to pay premiums...
  • 'Brutal' decade leaves little room for risk with new fuels
    Industry stakeholders warn there is little margin for error in the selection of zero-emission fuels and technologies. That the sector...
  • Mission Improbable: Sanctions entrench unregulated subterfuge tanker fleet
    A Lloyd's List and Lloyd's List Intelligence special investigation concludes by scrutinising the network of fake addresses, false declarations and...
  • Iran-linked shipowners list little-known 'East of England' P&I Club for tanker cover
    Numerous attempts have been made to contact East of England management office in Cyprus on the only telephone details provided...
  • Government help 'not enough' to keep Greek ferries afloat
    As losses mount, Greece's ferry operators complain that the help they are getting from the government is inadequate to see...
  • High-profile box spills double normal annual total
    'These events highlight some engineering complication while moving boxes on larger ships while weather patterns are constantly getting more aggressive,'...
  • Key forecasts show little short-term hope for tankers
    New data from the International Energy Agency and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries suggest tankers will not get...
  • Shippers face further rollover delays
    In a normal year, the factory shutdowns in China would see shipments ease. But cargo is still being rolled at...
  • Weekly Briefing: Maersk sets the pace | Tankers adjust their view | Bulk breaks for new year
    This week: After a bumper year, Maersk sees growth in 2021 despite uncertainty over the pandemic and is looking to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Maersk looks to further acquisitions to boost synergies | PI clubs taking tough line in renewal say...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
  • Demand slows US truckload spot rate decline
  • MPV fleet will benefit from container chaos through Q2: Drewry
  • Savannah cargo flow improving despite record Asia import surge: GPA
  • French shippers fill sails of trans-Atlantic wind-powered service
  • No easing of bottlenecks as China enters Year of the Ox

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
  • New York investment firm discloses $14m Capital Product stake
  • Big future for hydrogen as marine fuel due to lower infrastructure costs, Shell's Henderson says
  • Shell targets 20% stake in growing LNG bunkering sector by 2030
  • Castor Maritime breaks into tankers and the stock goes wild
  • Eneti confirms sale of five former Scorpio bulkers for $88m
  • Eagle Bulk swoops for three Alterna Capital supramaxes in cash-shares deal
  • Odfjell refinancing could cut break-even by $4,500 per day
  • Frontline suezmax due to dock as strike ends at Libya's Hariga
  • VLCCs slowing down to add $2,000 per day to spot earnings
  • Kongsberg teams with Nautilus to bridge AI vessel performance gap
  • Odfjell refinancing could cut break-even by $4,500 per day
  • Frontline suezmax due to dock as strike ends at Libya's Hariga
  • VLCCs slowing down to add $2,000 per day to spot earnings
  • Kongsberg teams with Nautilus to bridge AI vessel performance gap
  • IMS enters aframax segment with purchase of Teekay Tankers duo
  • Five seafarers jailed after MSC Opera cruiseship crash in Venice
  • Soren Skou confirms Maersk will 'leapfrog' transition fuels in quest for net zero
  • SpareBank 1 shipping book stable at $1.4bn but loan limits introduced in pandemic
  • Tanker owners eye new refining landscape in wake of pandemic
  • Logistics group Geodis eyes further charters to secure container capacity
  • Mitsui E&S opens talks to hand over Chiba yard to Onomichi
  • Bimco to simplify security vessel chartering as pirate threat rises
  • Odfjell chemical carriers riding high despite clean tanker competition
  • Shipping can use these threats to create an industry fit for the future
  • SFL faces $187m hit from Seadrill's Chapter 11 protection filing
  • MSC behind Seaspan and CDB Leasing mega-boxship orders
  • Eastern Pacific sees 10% more consumption but big emissions cut from biofuel trial
  • BW Offshore eyes investment in offshore wind solutions provider
  • Sumitomo and Petronas collaborate on expanding Asian LNG bunker reach
  • Asia sees rise in piracy incidents after quiet December
  • Seafarers on abandoned bulker left with nowhere to turn
  • Crew on suicide tanker had gone two months unpaid

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
  • New video shows massive scope of California box-ship traffic jam
    Here's a helicopter view courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard of container-ship armada off Los Angeles and Long Beach (WITH VIDEO).
  • Shares of ocean carrier ZIM jump 64% after 'abysmal' debut
    ZIM, newest Wall Street shipping entrant, is riding wave of record-high freight rates. Shares fully recovered from rocky start.
  • Vehicle handling steers JAXPORT to cargo gain
    JAXPORT says strong demand for vehicles and consumer goods contributed to a solid first fiscal quarter.
  • Global supply chains choke under tsunami of freight
    Thanks to COVID, there are no seasonal highs and lows for international shipping. There is so much demand for goods that the peak season never...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
  • Indian refiners step up HSFO imports to meet demand amid focus on gasoline, bitumen
    In a rare move, both companies purchased 180 CST HSFO import cargoes for February delivery.
  • As fog persists, LNG tankers back up outside channel to Sabine Pass terminal
    "Once fog lifts, traffic is scheduled to resume outbound," the notice said.
  • Ammonia possible solution to tackle IMO's GHG emission cut targets in shipping: KR
    Ready availability, physical properties, infrastructure and storage make it a promising fuel to meet decarbonization goals.
  • Japan's Sumitomo partners with PETCO for LNG bunkering in Malaysia, Tokyo Bay
    The agreement is in line with Sumitomo's target to expand its LNG bunkering presence overseas.
  • Fujairah oil product stocks hit two-month low
    Total inventory was 21.183 million barrels on Feb. 8, down 9% from a week earlier and the lowest since Nov. 30, according to Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, or FOIZ.

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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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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.
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%.
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%.
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
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Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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